Oct. 16-23

Plan your weekend with Richardson's Things to Do e-newsletter, published weekly every Wednesday. 

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“Little Shop of Horrors” 

This is a nonstop blast, sci-fi horror comedy, love story and rock musical that has become one of the most treasured pieces of American musical theatre. The story follows a luckless florist shop worker, Seymour, who raises a wisecracking carnivorous plant that develops a craving for human blood.  

Time: 7:30 p.m. (Friday & Saturday), 2 p.m. (Sunday) 
(Runs through Oct. 27)
Location: Repertory Company Theatre, 770 N. Coit Rd. 
Admission: $36 adult, $20 youth
Additional details: Musicals, Theatre Education - Repertory Company Theatre

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Oct. 16

Alamo Drafthouse: Movie Party - “Beetlejuice” 

Join Alamo Drafthouse to bring the action on screen to life. Watch “Beetlejuice,” featuring Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder, Alec Baldwin and Geena Davis. There will be props for attendees including Miss Argentina sashes, shrimp keychains, stickers and sticky eyeballs.  

Time: 7 p.m. (Wednesday)
Location: Alamo Drafthouse, 100 S. Central Expy. 
Admission: $17.33
Additional details: Beetlejuice Movie Party | Alamo Drafthouse Cinema

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Oct. 17

Registration Open for Huffhines Harvest Fest Costume Contest

Ghosts, princesses, witches and superheroes unite! Sign up to participate in the annual Huffhines Harvest Fest costume contest for a chance to win cash prizes on Sunday, Oct. 20. Pre-registration is required for participation.  

Time: Must register by Oct. 17 at 5 p.m. 
Contest takes place Sunday, Oct. 20 at 1 p.m.
Location: Huffhines Park, 1500 Apollo Rd.
Admission: Free, registration required
Additional details: Huffhines Harvest Fest Costume Contest

 

Terri Clark 

Get ready for a country music journey with Terri Clark, hailing from Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada. Her accolades include induction into the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame and being the only Canadian female member of the Grand Ole Opry.  

Time: 7:30 p.m. (Thursday)
Location: Hill Performance Hall, Eisemann Center
Admission: $45-$75
Additional details: Event Details | Terri Clark

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Oct. 18

CityLine Live Fall Series – Griffin Holtby

Enjoy live music at CityLine’s outdoor plaza every Friday and Saturday in October. Hear from rock artist Griffin Holtby. Listen from one of CityLine's restaurants or enjoy from the plaza. Lawn chairs, picnics, blankets and pups are encouraged.  

Time: 6-9 p.m. (Friday)
Location: CityLine Plaza, 1150 State St. 
Admission: Free
Additional details: CityLine LIVE featuring Griffin Holtby (Rock)

 

Folding Chairs Presents: Oops! All Funerals 

What happens when a world-renowned voice actor takes on a sketch comedy? Or when hilarious Dallas artists get together with the goal of making you laugh? The Folding Chairs Comedy Troupe happens.  

Time: 8 p.m. (Oct. 18-19), 3 p.m. (Oct. 20)
Location: The Core Theatre, 518 W. Arapaho Rd. 
Admission: $20
Additional details: Folding Chairs Presents: OOPS! All Funerals

 

3D Printing Drop-In Demo 

Drop by the Richardson Public Library to see the 3D printer in action and learn what’s required to submit a job for 3D printing.  

Time: 4:30-5 p.m. (Friday)
Location: Business Center near the Library’s entrance, Richardson Public Library
2360 Campbell Creek Blvd., Suite 500
Admission: Free
Call 972-744-4355 for more information
Additional details: 3D Printing Drop-In Demo

 

Trivia Challenge - Registration Ending

Register now for the Richardson Woman’s Club’s annual Trivia Challenge. Enjoy a night of fun that includes a taco diner, games and prizes.  

Time: 6:30 p.m. (Nov. 2), must register by Oct. 18
Location: Network of Community Ministries, 1500 International Pkwy. 
Admission: $50 (individual club), $250 (table of 6)
Additional details: Upcoming Events | Richardson Woman's Club

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Oct. 19

Huffhines Harvest Fest

Huffhines Harvest Fest featuring Pawtoberfest is a two-day outdoor festival. On Saturday, the event will feature Pawtoberfest, a unique opportunity for attendees and furry friends to enjoy time together with pet-friendly activities. Attendees will also have the chance to shop, enjoy some fall treats and participate in activities like pumpkin decorating, a hay maze, a scarecrow village, a petting zoo and more.

Time: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (Oct. 19), 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (Oct. 20) 
Location: Huffhines Park, 1500 Apollo Rd. 
Admission: Free
Additional details: Huffhines Harvest Fest

 

RCPAAA Fall Recycling Event - New Location

The Richardson Citizen Police Academy Alumni Association is hosting its Fall Electronics Recycling & Paper Shredding Event at a new location. It will now be held at The Heights Church. Almost all electronics will be accepted. Bring papers that you need shredded to protect yourself against identity theft. Donations are welcomed to help support the Richardson Police Department.  

Time: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. (Saturday)  
Location: The Heights Church, 201 W. Renner Rd.  
Admission: Free
Additional details: www.rcpaaa.org  

 

Network’s Annual Fork Off

This is not the average sit-down dinner. Enjoy samplings from local restaurants, dancing, live and silent auctions, an apron contest, activities, games and more. This event will benefit Network’s programs for those in need.  

Time: 6 p.m. (VIP reception), 7 p.m. (event begins) 
(Saturday)
Location: Network of Community Ministries, 1500 International Pkwy. 
Admission: $100 (individual ticket)
Additional details: Network Fork Off - Network of Community Ministries

 

A Conversation with Mandy Patinkin & Kathryn Grody 

Together on social media, Mandy Patinkin and Kathryn Grody shared nuggets of their “uninterrupted togetherness,” thoughts on more than 40 years of marriage, and hundreds of other topics. Now they are hitting the road with their son, Gideon Grody-Patinkin, as moderator of “A Conversation with Mandy Patinkin and Kathryn Grody.”  

Time: 8 p.m. (Saturday)
Location: Hill Performance Hall, Eisemann Center
Admission: $55-$75
Additional details: Event Details | Mandy Patinkin & Kathryn Grody

 

   

St. Barnabas Presbyterian Health Fair 

Join St. Barnabas Presbyterian Church for a health fair. The event will offer free immunizations, vision screenings, dental health information and more.  

Time: 9 a.m.-noon (Saturday)
Location: St. Barnabas Presbyterian Church, 1220 W. Belt Line Rd. 
Admission: Free
Additional details: St. Barnabas Presbyterian Church

 

CityLine Live Fall Series – Austin Staley 

Enjoy live music at CityLine’s outdoor plaza every Friday and Saturday in October. Hear from americana artist Austin Staley. Listen from one of CityLine's restaurants or enjoy from the plaza. Lawn chairs, picnics, blankets and pups are encouraged.  

Time: 6-9 p.m. (Saturday)
Location: CityLine Plaza, 1150 State St. 
Admission: Free
Additional details: CityLine LIVE featuring Austin Staley (Americana)

 

Live Raptors from the Blackland Prairie Raptor Center 

Welcome to the world of raptors. Kids 5 and older can meet hawks, owls, falcons and the specialists who train them. In this Library-sponsored program, learn about the raptors’ role in the food chain and the unique adaptations that allow them to hunt in a variety of habitats.  

Time: 2-3 p.m. (Saturday)
Location: City Council Chamber, Richardson City Hall
2360 Campbell Creek Blvd., Suite 525
Admission: Free
Additional details: Live Raptors from the Blackland Prairie Raptor Center

 

Microsoft Excel Beginner 

Join the Richardson Public Library for an introduction to 2016 Microsoft Excel. The topics include how an Excel spreadsheet is set up, what symbols are associated with a cell, types of data that can go in a cell, how to write an equation, solve some sample equations and simple graphing and creating functions.  

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: Microsoft Excel Beginner

 

Victor Rosenbaum Piano Recital 

Join UT Dallas to see internationally known American pianist Victor Rosenbaum. He will perform solo piano works by Beethoven, Schubert, Chopin and a new work by Dallas-based pianist-composer Lewis Warren Jr.  

Time: 7:30 p.m. (Saturday)
Location: Jonsson Performance Hall (JO 2.604), UT Dallas
800 W. Campbell Rd. 
Admission: Free
Additional details: Victor Rosenbaum Piano Recital

 

3rd Saturday Guided Boardwalk Tour

Join the John Bunker Sands Wetland Center to learn about the wetland’s plants and animal life 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: 9-10:30 a.m. (Saturday)
Location: John Bunker Sands Wetland Center, 655 Martin Ln., Combine, TX
Admission: Free with admission
Additional details: Programs - John Bunker Sands Wetland Center 

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Oct. 20

 

SUGAR SKULL! A Día de Muertos Musical Adventure

Step into a vibrant world of music and magic with “SUGAR SKULL! A Día de Muertos Musical Adventure,” a captivating bilingual/bicultural journey for young audiences and families. Follow twelve-year old Vita Flores as she embarks on a whirlwind adventure to uncover the true meaning of Día de Muertos. With the help of a lively candy skeleton named Sugar Skull, Vita dances with ancestors, sings with sorceresses, and outwits mischievous Chaneques to complete her family ofrenda.  

Time: 2 p.m. (Sunday)
Location: Bank of America Theatre, Eisemann Center
Admission: $15-$30
Additional details: Event Details | Sugar Skull!

 

“Richardson Symphony Sunset Serenade: Pops & Movie Magic” 

The Richardson Symphony Orchestra, in collaboration with UT Dallas, presents an enchanting evening under the stars with a free, outdoor concert that embarks on a musical journey for all ages featuring classic pop tunes and iconic songs from the movie.  

Time: 7 p.m. (Sunday)
Location: Sciences Building SCI Courtyard, UT Dallas Campus
800 W. Campbell Rd. 
Admission: Free
Additional details: Richardson Symphony Sunset Serenade: Pops & Movie Magic

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Oct. 21

 

Introduction to Pickleball Fundamentals Workshop 

Join the Richardson Senior Center to learn everything you need to know about the ins and outs of pickleball.  

Time: 1:30 p.m. (Monday)
Location: Richardson Senior Center, 820 W. Arapaho Rd.
Admission: $10
Membership to the Senior Center is not required
Additional details: Call 972-744-7800 for more information

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Oct. 22

 

Advanced Care Planning with IntraCare 

Join to the Richardson Senior Center to discuss the process of making plans for future medical care if you are unable to communicate your wishes or become seriously ill.  

Time: 10 a.m. (Tuesday)
Location: Richardson Senior Center, 820 W. Arapaho Rd. 
Admission: Free, registration required
Membership to the Richardson Senior Center is not required
Additional details: Call 972-744-7800 to register and for more information  

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Oct. 23

 

End of Life Planning 

In this Library-sponsored program, end of life specialist Meghan Herrera will discuss “elevating the end” with careful planning to ease difficult life transitions for yourself and loved ones.  

Time: 11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m. (Wednesday)
Location: Library Millwood Creek Room, Richardson Public Library
2360 Campbell Creek Blvd., Suite 500
Admission: Free
Additional details: End of Life Planning

 

Android Tips and Tricks: Tools for Everyday Use 

Join the Richardson Senior Center and unlock hidden features and useful tips to maximize your Android smartphone/tablet potential, making your daily interactions more efficient, secure and enjoyable.  Mature adult tech trainer, Daphne Lee, will host the training.  

Time: 2:30 p.m. (Wednesday)
Location: Richardson Senior Center, 820 W. Arapaho Rd. 
Admission: $10, must register by Oct. 22
Membership to the Senior Center is not required
Additional details: Call 972-744-7800 to register and for more information 

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Artist Showcase Open House 

View artwork created by senior students that attend art classes at the Richardson Senior Center. This is a great way to support local seniors in the community.  

Time: Noon-4 p.m. (Oct. 24)
Location: Richardson Senior Center, 820 W. Arapaho Rd. 
Admission: Free
Membership to the Senior Center is not required
Additional details: Call 972-744-7800 for more information  

 

Adaptive Halloween Bash 

Registration is now open for the annual Adaptive Halloween Bash. Enjoy a night of dinner, music, dancing, meeting new friends and socializing with old friends and prizes. There will be a costume contest, so plan to come dressed in your favorite Halloween costume.  

Time: 7-9:30 p.m. (Oct. 25)
Location: Heights Recreation Center, 711 W. Arapaho Rd. 
Admission: $30 (residents), $32 (nonresidents)
Additional details: Activity detail | City of Richardson Parks and Recreation

 

3-Point Shooting Basketball Contest 

Teens ages 13-17 only can participate in the Heights Recreation Center’s 3-Point Shooting Basketball Contest. The first-place winner will win a Game Zone pass for a year.  

Time: 6-7 p.m. (Oct. 29) 
Location: Heights Recreation Center, 711 W. Arapaho Rd.  
Admission: $15
Additional details: Activity detail | City of Richardson Parks and Recreation

 

Recess! 

Kids ages 5-11 can enjoy a full day of play at Heights Recreation Center during RISD student holidays/staff development days. Campers will enjoy both indoor and outdoor activities, weather permitting. Registration is now open.

Time: 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. (Nov. 4-5) 
Location: Heights Recreation Center, 711 W. Arapaho Rd. 
Admission: $55
Additional details: Activity search | City of Richardson Parks and Recreation

 

Registration Open for Annual Gobble Hobble 

Registration is open for the 19th Annual Richardson Gobble Hobble. This event, featuring a Family Fun Run and 5K, benefits the Richardson Boys & Girls Club. There will be a Fun Zone which includes a free photo booth, balloon artist and street games.  

Time: 8 a.m. (Family Fun Run), 8:30 a.m. (5K) 
(Nov. 23)
Location: Galatyn Park, 2351 Performance Dr. 
Admission: $40 (5K), $30 (Family Fun Run), registration required
Pricing to increase $5 per race on Oct. 21
Additional details: Richardson Gobble Hobble

 

Thanksgiving Luncheon 

Tickets are now on sale the Richardson Senior Center’s Thanksgiving Luncheon. Come on out for a special turkey dinner. Singer Dave Tanner will be there to entertain you.  

Time: Noon (Nov. 26)
Location: Richardson Senior Center, 820 W. Arapaho Rd. 
Admission: $10, tickets are non-refundable
Additional details: Call 972-744-7800 to purchase a ticket and for more information 

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