June 26-July 3

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Envision Richardson Comprehensive Plan Update 

The third Community Summit for the Envision Richardson Comprehensive Plan Update is gathering feedback from you and others in the community who are interested in determining Richardson’s future. The Richardson comprehensive plan serves as the City’s outline for future land use, property development, zoning decisions and guides choices regarding public investments in transportation and other infrastructure required to support future growth. Don’t miss the opportunity to contribute your perspectives using this online survey.  

Time: Survey ends July 7
Additional details: Envision Richardson - Community Summit 3 Survey

Aquatics Master Plan 

The City of Richardson is undertaking an Aquatics Master Plan that will develop a long-term plan for the appropriate level of aquatic services for the community. Your feedback, suggestions and input are needed to ensure the City is meeting the current and future needs of the community. You can participate in the community survey to share your thoughts on future of aquatics facilities in Richardson.

Time: Survey ends July 5
Additional details: Richardson, Texas Aquatics Master Plan

June 26

Miss Texas – Preliminaries 

The preliminary rounds of the Miss Texas and Miss Texas’ Teen competitions continue.

Time: 7 p.m. (June 26-27)
Location: Hill Performance Hall, Eisemann Center
Admission: $50-$100
Additional details: Events Calendar | Eisemann Center

June 27

Books and Music with the Richardson Symphony Orchestra 

At this Library- and Richardson Reads One Book (RROB)-sponsored event, join Laurie Garvie of the Richardson Symphony Orchestra for a discussion of Brendan Slocumb’s Symphony of Secrets, followed by a live performance by the Richardson Symphony Orchestra string quartet. This program is for all ages.  

Time: 7-8 p.m. (Thursday)
Location: Founder’s Hall, Richardson Woman’s Club
2005 N. Cliffe
Admission: Free
Additional details: Books and Music with the Richardson Symphony Orchestra

Lunchtime Lecture: President Harry S. Truman 

Join the Richardson Public Library for a lunchtime lecture with Richard Cudlipp to learn about former U.S. President Harry Truman. This program is for seniors 50 years and older. Attendees are welcome to bring lunch.  

Time: Noon-1:30 p.m. (Thursday)
Location: Multipurpose Room, Richardson Senior Center
820 W. Arapaho Rd. 
Admission: Free
Additional details: President Harry S. Truman

Social Determinants of Health 

Many aspects affect your health including where you live, economic status, hereditary, etc. Not all health issues are physical. Join the Richardson Senior Center for a presentation that will explore those factors. Membership to the Senior Center is not required.  

Time: 10 a.m. (Thursday)
Location: Richardson Senior Center, 820 W. Arapaho Rd. 
Admission: Free, registration required
Additional details: Call 972-744-7800 to register and for more information  

June 28

“Poodles Postmen and Pastrami” 

Annie Lipski, a dog groomer to the “Hollywood Stars,” returns to her hometown where she finds her parents’ business, a combination sushi bar, feed store and kosher deli, totally trashed. Behind the deed is “Slick” Wallace as part of a ruthless plot to take over the store for his employer, Scarbucks. To make matters worse, Annie’s parents were killed in an accidental - or was it? - collapse of a fertilizer bin.  

Time: 8 p.m. (Friday & Saturday), 3 p.m. (Sunday)
Runs through July 14
Location: The Core Theatre, 518 W. Arapaho Rd. 
Admission: $20 adults, $18 students, $15 seniors 
Additional details: THE CORE THEATRE Presents: Poodles Postmen and Pastrami

June 29

Comanche Nation: Firsthand Stories 

Hawana Townsley, great-granddaughter of Quanah Parker and Weckeah, will present about her family history, the Comanche Nation and the way she was taught by her grandmother and mother. This Library-sponsored program is for all ages.  

Time: 1-2 p.m. (Saturday)
Location: City Council Chamber, Richardson City Hall
2360 Campbell Creek Blvd., Suite 525
Admission: Free
Additional details: Comanche Nation: Firsthand Stories

Golf Ranch Classic 

Golf Ranch Richardson will host the first Golf Ranch Classic. Fun and competition will collide on the virtual greens, featuring an 18-hole scramble with LongDrive and Closest to the Pin contests, food and drink specials, prizes and swag bags for all participants.  

Time: 8:15 a.m. (check-in), 9 a.m.-noon (tournament) 
(Saturday)
Location: Golf Ranch Richardson, 3570 Waterview Pkwy. 
Admission: $50-$200, purchase tickets here 
Additional details: Golf Ranch Classic

Chain Reaction Adventures

What happens when structures make contact? Kids ages 8-12 can experiment with creating chain reactions again and again using dominoes, KEVA planks and more.  

Time: 3:30-5 p.m. (Saturday)
Location: City Council Chamber, Richardson City Hall
2360 Campbell Creek Blvd., Suite 525
Admission: Free
Additional details: Chain Reaction Adventures

Miss Texas’ Teen & Miss Texas – Finals  

Be among the first to see who will be crowned Miss Texas’ Teen and Miss Texas and advance to represent Texas in the Miss America’s Teen and Miss America Scholarship Competitions.  

Time: 1 p.m. (Miss Texas' Teen Finals), 7 p.m. (Miss Texas Finals)
(Saturday)
Location: Hill Performance Hall, Eisemann Center
Admission: $70-$110 (Miss Texas Teen), $80-120 (Miss Texas)
Additional details: Events Calendar | Eisemann Center

June 30

Tales for Tails 

Kids entering grades K-4 only can work on reading skills and meet some friendly canine companions when they read to live therapy dogs. Kids can attend independently for 10-minute sessions with a dog. All ages are welcome to meet the dogs after the event at 4 p.m.  

Time: 3-4 p.m. (Sunday)
Location: YS Storytime Room, Richardson Public Library
2360 Campbell Creek Blvd., Suite 500
Admission: Free ticket required (ticket distribution begins at 2:30 p.m. day of event)
Additional details: Tales for Tails

July 1

Summer Theatre Camps

Kids and teens can join the Repertory Company Theatre for camps that focus on acting, voice and dance. Students will work together to either put on a performance of “CATS Young Actor’s Edition” or “Beauty and the Beast Jr.” Registration for these camps is now open.  

Time: July 15-Aug. 3 (Teens ages 12-18, “Beauty and the Beast Jr.”) 
July 22-29 (Kids ages 8-11, “Beauty and the Beast Jr.”)
Location: Repertory Company Theatre, 770 N. Coit Rd. 
Admission: $520 (“Beauty and the Beast Jr.,” Teens ages 12-18), 
$300 (Beauty and the Beast Jr., kids ages 8-11)
Additional details: School of Musical Theatre

July 2

Veterans Can Get Care 

Learn about the process of getting care as a veteran. You should never have to pay for the care of a loved one. If they have served our country and/or have been honorably discharged. Membership to the Richardson Senior Center is not required.  

Time: 10 a.m. (Tuesday)
Location: Richardson Senior Center, 820 W. Arapaho Rd. 
Admission: Free, registration required 
Additional details: Call 972-744-7800 to register and for more information  

July 3

Salim Sulaiman Live 

Hear from Indian score composer duo Salim-Sulaiman. The duo is known for composing music predominantly for Hindi films.  

Time: 8:30 p.m. (Wednesday)
Location: Hill Performance Hall, Eisemann Center
Admission: $41-$301
Additional details: Event Details | Salim Sulaiman Live

Family 4th Celebration 

Sparks will fly at the City of Richardson’s annual Family 4th Celebration. Attendees are encouraged to bring picnics, blankets and/or lawn chairs and enjoy the evening under the stars.  

Time: 6 p.m. (concessions & kids activities begin), 9:30 p.m. (fireworks begin) 
(July 4)
Location: Breckinridge Park, 3555 Brand Rd. 
Admission: Free
Additional details: Family 4th Celebration

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