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Things to Do | Aug. 7-14
Aug. 7-14
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Aug. 7
Gold Medal Sips: Olympic Drinks at CityLine
Join CityLine to watch the Olympics and enjoy special drinks from various restaurants.
Time: Runs through Aug. 11
Location: CityLine Plaza, 1150 State St.
Admission: Pricing varies by location
Additional details: Gold Medal Sips: Olympic Drinks at CityLine
Aug. 8
Movie Matinee
Join the Richardson Senior Center for a movie matinee.
Time: Noon (Thursday)
Location: Richardson Senior Center, 820 W. Arapaho Rd.
Admission: Free
Additional details: Call 972-744-7800 for more information
The IQ® Brew
This presentation will cover transitioning from corporate to entrepreneurship, starting a venture-backed tech company and insights into the auto industry’s current state. Also hear from founder and CEO of Buyable. He will speak about Buyable’s innovative approach using embedded insurance to address a significant gap in auto lending.
The IQ® Brew is a free, public networking and educational series hosted at the Richardson IQ®HQ featuring short presentations from entrepreneurs, small business owners and subject-matter experts.
Time: 8:30-10 a.m. (Thursday)
Location: Richardson IQ®HQ, 1302 E. Collins Blvd.
Admission: Free, register online
Additional details: Tech Ventures and Insights into the Auto Industry
Financial Scams – American Credit Union
This talk will cover the different types of scams there are in the banking world, what to look for, how to keep your money safe and the best way to avoid scams.
Time: 10 a.m. (Thursday)
Location: Richardson Senior Center, 820 W. Arapaho Rd.
Admission: Free, registration required
Membership to the Senior Center is not required
Additional details: Call 972-744-7800 to register and for more information
Sangiacomo Wine Dinner at Jasper’s
Join Jasper’s at CityLine for a wine dinner featuring iconic wineries. There will be a curated tasting menu paired with each wine.
Time: 6:30-8:30 p.m. (Thursday)
Location: Jasper’s, 1251 State St.
Admission: $95, get tickets here
Additional details: Sangiacomo Wine Dinner at Jasper's
Aug. 9
Alamo Drafthouse Reopens
Tickets are on sale for movies at Alamo Drafthouse in Richardson. Catch a showing of several movies including “Deadpool & Wolverine,” “Twisters,” “It Ends with Us” and more. The first showing is at 5 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 9.
Times: Showtimes vary
Location: Alamo Drafthouse, 100 S. Central Expy.
Admission: $5
Additional details: Alamo Drafthouse Cinema
CityLine Summer Night Market
The CityLine Night Market will take place on the second Friday of each month through November. Support local makers and vendors featuring handmade and vintage goods, plus live music to enjoy while shopping.
Time: 6-10 p.m. (Friday)
Location: CityLine Plaza, 1150 State St.
Admission: Free
Additional details: CityLine Summer Night Market
Inclusive Swim & Play Days
Richardson’s Inclusive Swim & Play Days are specific days that you can bring your family members with a disability or special needs to swim and play free of charge for almost two hours before the general public is allowed into the pool.
Time: 10-11:50 a.m. (Friday)
Location: Heights Family Aquatic Center, 709 W. Arapaho Rd.
Admission: Free for individuals with a disability or special needs
Family members/caregivers will need to purchase a gate pass ($4 residents, $8 nonresidents)
Additional details: Activity search | City of Richardson Parks and Recreation
Activity #40017
3rd Saturday Guided Boardwalk Tour
Learn about the wetland’s plants and animals and the fascinating history of the property. You can also learn about the innovative design of the wetland, the relationship the wetland has with water supply and the interaction between human engineering and nature.
Time: 10-11:30 a.m. (Friday)
Location: John Bunker Sands Wetland Center, 655 Martin Ln., Combine, TX
Admission: Free with admission
Additional details: Programs - John Bunker Sands Wetland Center
Aug. 10
3D Printing Beginner
This is an introduction to Tinkercad. It’s a hands-on class where participants will learn how to navigate through Tinkercad’s main 3D design resources, manipulate Tinkercad’s basic geometric shapes, export a 3D model for printing, and how to print on the Library’s 3D printer.
Time: 10:30 a.m.-noon (Saturday)
Location: Library Millwood Creek Room, Richardson Public Library
2360 Campbell Creek Blvd., Suite 500
Admission: Free, registration and a valid RPL card required
Call 972-744-4355 to register
Additional details: 3D Printing Beginner
Cooking Well, Exploring Cultures
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service is hosting “Cooking Well, Exploring Cultures,” a four-week, hands-on cooking series consisting of lessons on the food practices of Poland, the Philippines, India and the Interior Mexican region. The program introduces new recipes and cooking techniques and aims to improve the health knowledge and confidence level of participants in cooking diverse foods.
Time: 10 a.m. (Aug. 10, 17, 24 & 31)
Location: Richardson Senior Center, 820 W. Arapaho Rd.
Admission: $35, membership to the Richardson Senior Center is not required
Additional details: Call 972-744-7800 for more information
Art for All! All for Art!
Enjoy a smorgasbord of craft supplies and be as smart as you would like. If you can think it, you can make it. This is a come and go event for all ages while supplies last.
Time: 2-5 p.m. (Saturday)
Location: Storytime Room, Richardson Public Library
2360 Campbell Creek Blvd., Suite 500
Admission: Free
Additional details: Art for All! All for Art!
Doc Gibbs
Enjoy an evening of fun and dance featuring Doc Gibbs.
Time: 7 p.m. (Saturday)
Location: Richardson Senior Center, 820 W. Arapaho Rd.
Admission: $5
Additional details: Call 972-744-7800 for more information
Aug. 11
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
Aug. 12
Summertime Modern Calligraphy for Beginners
Join CityLine for an introduction to modern calligraphy that includes a pointed dip pen and ink.
Time: 4:30-6:30 p.m. (Monday)
Location: CityLine Plaza, 1150 State St.
Admission: $65, buy tickets here
Additional details: CLASS SERIES: Summertime Modern Calligraphy for Beginners
Aug. 13
Adaptive Summer Luau
Meet at the Heights Recreation Center to kick off the Adaptive Summer Luau. The evening will start with a genuine luau feast. Then head to the Heights Family Aquatic Center for some swimming sliding and lounging. Finally, the evening will end at the Heights Recreation Center with an authentic Hula dance show. Attendees must register by Aug. 13.
Time: 5:15-9 p.m. (Aug. 16)
Location: Heights Recreation Center, 711 W. Arapaho Rd.
Heights Family Aquatic Center, 709 W. Arapaho Rd.
Admission: Registration required, $40 residents, $42 nonresidents
$10 for meal tickets for parents/caregivers
(Must register by Aug. 13)
Additional details: Activity detail | City of Richardson Parks and Recreation
DART Community Meeting
Join DART staff for a community meeting where they will hear comments regarding a proposed far restructure. DART will outline the new fare proposal and gather your feedback.
Time: 6:30-7:30 p.m. (Tuesday)
Location: Huffhines Recreation Center, 200 N. Plano Rd.
Admission: Free
Additional details: Community Meeting/Public Hearing Notices
Fall Prevention and Vestibular Health in Aging Adults
This talk will cover risk factors related to falls in the senior population, as well as strategies to avoid falls, ways to spot vestibular dysfunction that can lead to falls and basic exercises to build strength and enhance balance. There will be live demonstrations of certain exercises, testing techniques and more.
Time: 10 a.m. (Tuesday)
Location: Richardson Senior Center, 820 W. Arapaho Rd.
Admission: Free, registration required
Membership to the Senior Center is not required
Additional details: Call 972-744-7800 to register and for more information
Aug. 14
In beTWEEN Book Club
Kids ages 9-12 can select, read and talk about the best kids’ books. Then they can take a deeper dive with games, book trailers and more.
Time: 7-7:45 p.m. (Wednesday)
Location: YS Storytime Room, Richardson Public Library
2360 Campbell Creek Blvd., Suite 500
Admission: Free, registration required
Call 972-744-4358 or visit the Youth Services Help Desk to register
Additional details: In beTWEEN Book Club
Adult Computer Class
Trend Micro’s ISKF program will host a free training about two-factor authentication, which is a security method that requires two forms of identification to access resources and data.Time: 2:30 p.m. (Wednesday)
Location: Richardson Senior Center, 820 W. Arapaho Rd.
Admission: Free, registration required
Additional details: Call 972-744-7800 to register and for more information
Last Call for Marketplace Vendors at Huffhines Harvest Fest
Apply to be a vendor at this year’ Huffhines Harvest Fest, which will be held Oct. 19-20. The fall festival will feature a well curated array of unique artists and sellers.
Time: Aug. 16 (vendor application deadline)
Oct. 19-20 (Huffhines Harvest Fest)
Additional details: Vendor applications can be found here