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Things to Do | July 24-31
July 24-31
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“Sister Act: A Divine Musical Comedy”
This musical, based on the hit Whoopi Goldberg film, follows Deloris Van Cartier, a wannabe diva whose life takes a surprising turn when she witnesses a crime, and the cops hide her in the last place anyone would think to look – a convent.Time: 7:30 (Friday & Saturday), 2 p.m. (Sunday)
(Runs through Aug. 4)
Location: Repertory Company Theatre, 770 N. Coit Rd.
Admission: $36 adults, $20 youth
Additional details: “Sister Act: A Divine Musical Comedy”
July 24
Senior Center Holiday Bazaar – Registration Open
If you’re an artist/crafter, age 50 and older and a Richardson resident, you’re eligible to see your creations at the Richardson Senior Center’s annual Holiday Bazaar. Registration fee includes the use of an eight-foot table with two chairs. Nonresidents may sign up starting Aug. 1.Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. (Nov. 8-9)
Location: Richardson Senior Center, 820 W. Arapaho Rd.
Admission: $35 (registration fee for residents), $40 (registration fee for nonresidents, tax ID required)
To participate, fill out the registration form.
Additional details: Holiday Bazaar
July 25
Library Lecture - “The Brooklyn Bridge”
Join the Richardson Senior Center for an afternoon of entertainment with a Library lecture featuring “The Brooklyn Bridge.”Time: Noon (Thursday)
Location: Richardson Senior Center, 820 W. Arapaho Rd.
Admission: Free
Additional details: Call 972-744-7800 for more information
Probate: Should You or Should You Not?
Join the Richardson Senior Center to discuss the ins and outs of probate to help you decide what to do. Sponsored by attorney, Vick Ratliff, PC. Membership to the Richardson 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
July 26
Texas Author Con and Book Festival
Attend the Texas Author Con & Book Festival, which is a free book signing event. It will feature nearly 100 authors of various genres that include romance, western, mystery, fantasy, thriller, paranormal, horror, Christian, military and children’s books. There will also be door prizes and discussion panels and book readings throughout both days.
Time: 1-9 p.m. (July 26), 10 a.m.-7 p.m. (July 27)
Location: Hilton Richardson-Dallas Hotel, 701 E. Campbell Rd.
Admission: Free
Additional details: Texas Author Con
Beeman’s Demons
Join The Core Theatre for a stand-up comedy show hosted by Nathan Beeman.
Time: 8:30 p.m. (Friday)
Location: The Core Theatre, 518 W. Arapaho Rd.
Admission: $20
Additional details: THE CORE THEATRE Presents: Beemans Demons Standup Comedy Show
4th Annual Moth Night
Join the John Bunker Sands Wetland Center this summer to celebrate National Moth Week (July 20-28). Texas Parks & Wildlife Urban Biologist Kieschnick will the special guest speaker. A ticket will include a presentation and access to multiple mothing stations set up at the Center and boardwalk.
Time: 8 p.m.-1 a.m. (Friday)
Location: John Bunker Sands Wetland Center, 655 Martin Ln., Combine, TX
Admission: $10
Additional details: Events - John Bunker Sands Wetland Center
July 27
Movie Screening: “Holes”
Sit back and enjoy and adventure-filled movie at the Richardson Public Library. Watch “Holes,” a faithful, entertaining adaptation of Louis Sachar’s popular, prize-winning work about a bizarre juvenile-correctional facility run by an intimidating warden. This movie is rated PG and suggested for ages 10 and older.Time: 2-4 p.m. (Saturday)
Location: City Council Chamber, Richardson City Hall
2360 Campbell Creek Blvd., Suite 525
Admission: Free
Additional details: Movie Screening: Holes
Tales for Tails: Meet the Therapy Dogs!
Meet the Heart of Texas Therapy Dogs and their handlers. Learn about therapy dogs and hear their stories. This event is for all ages.Time: 2-3 p.m. (Saturday)
Location: Storytime Room, Richardson Public Library
2360 Campbell Creek Blvd., Suite 500
Admission: Free
Additional details: Tales for Tails: Meet the Therapy Dogs!
July 28
“Late Nite Catechism”
“Late Nite Catechism” is an uproarious piece of theater that takes audience members back – sometimes nostalgically, sometimes fearfully – to the children they once were. The irrepressible Sister teaches an adult catechism class to a roomful of “students” (the audience). Over the course of the play, Sister goes from benevolent instructor, rewarding the “students” for correct answers with glow-in-the dark rosaries and other nifty prizes, to authoritative drill sergeant.
Time: 7:30 p.m. (Thursday), 8 p.m. (Friday & Saturday), 2 p.m. (Saturday & Sunday)
Runs through July 28
Location: Bank of America Theatre, Eisemann Center
Admission: $30-$50
Additional details: Events Calendar | Eisemann Center
“One Slight Hitch”
When it comes to something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue, few brides expect the something old to be an uninvited ex-lover. It’s Courtney’s wedding day, and her mother is making sure that everything is perfect. Then, like any good farce, the doorbell rings and the chaos begins.
Time: 7:30 p.m. (Thursday), 8 p.m. (Friday & Saturday), 2 p.m. (Sunday)
Runs through July 28
Location: Richardson Theatre Centre, 518 W. Arapaho Rd.
Admission: $24 adults, $22 students & seniors (Friday & Saturday),
$22 adults, $20 students & seniors (Thursday & Sunday)
Additional details: Purchase Tickets to One Slight Hitch at Richardson Theatre Centre
July 29
Fine Motor Monday at Huffhines Park
Kids ages 3-6 can cool off and keep those fine motor skills fine-tuned this summer with fun fine motor activities in the water. Join the Richardson Public Library at the Huffhines Park Pavilion. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Some activities may contain choking hazards.Time: 3:30-4:30 p.m. (Monday)
Location: Huffhines Park Pavilion, 1502 Apollo Rd.
Admission: Free
Additional details: Fine Motor Monday at Huffhines Park
Huffhines Mini Summer Camp
Kids ages 6-10 can get out of the Texas heat with this fun, indoor mini camp. Kids will enjoy making new friends, while doing crafts, board games, movies, gym time and more.Time: 1-5 p.m. (July 29-Aug. 2)
Location: Huffhines Recreation Center, 200 N. Plano
Admission: $98 resident, $100 nonresident (per week)
Register online
Additional details: Activity search | City of Richardson Parks and Recreation
July 30
Dialogue Institute Dallas 2024-2025 Art Contest
The Dialogue Institue Dallas announced its 2024-2025 Art Contest’s theme of “Empathy: Walking in Another’s Shoes.” High school and college students from charter, public and private institutions in the DFW area are eligible to participate. The categories include painting/drawing and photography/video. Students can start working on their submissions during their summer break.
Time: Submission deadline is Dec. 7
Additional details: www.artcontestdfw.org
July 31
Great Room Escape
Have fun with friends and family at the Great Room Escape. The theme of the room is 80’s House Party.
Time: Times vary
Location: Great Room Escape, 715 N. Glenville Dr.
Admission: $99.99 flat rate (1-3 guests), $28.99 per person (4 or more guests)
Additional details: Great Room Escape: The Nations Premier Escape Room