Dec. 11-18

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

Information on how to subscribe to the newsletter can be found at www.cor.net/ThingstoDo. 

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A Rockabilly Christmas Radio Play 

It’s 1958, and America’s favorite radio station is celebrating the Yuletide with that new sound sweeping the country – Rockabilly! The live lineup features a dark-haired, hip swinging young singer from Memphis.  

Time: 7:30 p.m. (Thursday), 8 p.m. (Friday & Saturday), 2 p.m. (Saturday, Dec. 14 & Sunday) 
Runs through Dec. 22
Location: Richardson Theatre Centre, 518 W. Arapaho Rd. 
Admission: $24 adults, $22 seniors & students (Friday & Saturday)
$22 adults, $20 seniors & students (Sunday & Thursday)
Additional details: A Rockabilly Christmas

 

Dialogue Institute Dallas 2024-2025 Art Contest 

The Dialogue Institute 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.

Time: Submission deadline is now Dec. 31
Additional details: www.artcontestdfw.org 

 

CityLine LIGHTS 

Join CityLine this holiday season to see more than half a million holiday lights that brighten CityLine in a cheerful glow. The moving icicle-styled lights in the trees and overhead lights draped over the plaza lawn will serve as a memorable backdrop for happy holiday memories. There will also be an 18-foot Christmas tree that will stand tall in the plaza for you to capture the perfect festive photo with friends, family and pets.  

Time: All day (through Jan. 4)
Location: CityLine Plaza, 1150 State St. 
Admission: Free
Additional details: CityLine LIGHTS - CityLine DFW

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Dec. 11

In beTWEEN Book Club 

Kids ages 9-12 can select, read and talk about the best kids’ books. They can then take a deeper dive with games, book trailers and more at the Richardson Public Library. 

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

 

Holiday Concert at the Senior Center 

It’s not the holiday season until the Richardson Community Band has played “Sleigh Ride” and “Christmas Festival” for those at the Richardson Senior Center each year. Expect many warm and fuzzy feelings.  

Time: 7:30 p.m. (Wednesday)
Location: Richardson Senior Center, 820 W. Arapaho Rd. 
Admission: Free
Additional details: Call 972-744-7800 for more information

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Dec. 12

The IQ^® Brew 

In this presentation, Manjula Variyam of Aambell PC delves into an overview of Intellectual Property (IP) law, exploring questions such as: What are the different types of IP assets? How are they protected? How long does IP protection last? What are the reasons to protect your IP assets? She will go in-depth into IP issues of interest to software companies, including the question of patentability of software inventions. She will also touch on the IP implications of Artificial Intelligence (AI).  

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, registration required
Additional details: Intellectual Property: What Is It? Why Does It Matter?

 

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 

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Dec. 13

Santa’s Village 

Meet Santa and Mrs. Claus and enjoy the holiday festivities at Santa’s Village at Huffhines Park.  

Time: 6-9 p.m. - Operating hours (Dec. 13-15, 20-22) 
9 a.m.-9 p.m. - Stroll through hours (Dec. 11, 16-19)
Location: Huffhines Park, 1500 Apollo Rd. 
Admission: Free
Additional details: Santa's Village at Huffhines Park

 

CityLine Merry Market 

The CityLine Merry Market is turning up the holiday cheer for two days. There will be twice the fun, twice the shopping and double the holiday cheer. Shop from 100 local makers and vendors offering handmade and vintage treasures, unique gifts and much more.  

Time: 6-10 p.m. (Friday)
Noon-8 p.m. (Dec. 14)
Location: CityLine Plaza, 1150 State St. 
Admission: Free
Additional details: CityLine Merry Market - CityLine DFW

 

“Home for the Holidays” 

Join the Richardson Community Chorale for its “Home for the Holidays” concert.  

Time: 7 p.m. (Friday)
Location: First United Methodist Church Richardson, 503 N. Central Expy. 
Admission: Free
Additional details: Richardson Community Chorale

 

“The Nutcracker” - Dallas Repertoire Ballet 

Experience all of the joy and holiday splendor of Dallas Repertoire Ballet’s annual production of “The Nutcracker.” Follow the classic story of Clara, along with her precious toy nutcracker, as they journey through a magical and wondrous dream world, filled with brave battling soldiers, wistful snowflakes and candy-like delights.  

Time: 7:30 p.m. (Dec. 13-14), 2 p.m. (Dec. 14-15)
Location: Hill Performance Hall, Eisemann Center
Admission: $35-$75
Additional details: Events Calendar | Eisemann Center

 

Alamo Drafthouse Time Capsule: 1974 - “Black Christmas” 

Join Alamo Drafthouse to travel back in time to 1974 and watch “Black Christmas.” This film is one part frosty Christmas atmosphere, one part stalk ‘n’ slash magnificence and all parts awesome.  

Time: 9:30 p.m. (Friday)
Location: Alamo Drafthouse, 100 Central Expy.
Admission: $10
Additional details: Black Christmas (1974) | Alamo Drafthouse Cinema 

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Dec. 14

Hot Cocoa Crawl 

Sip, stroll and indulge at CityLine’s Hot Cocoa Crawl. Sample irresistible boozy or non-boozy hot cocoa from local restaurants, each with a different festive spin on the holiday drink.  

Time: 1-8 p.m. (Saturday)
(Other dates include Dec. 21)
Location: CityLine Plaza, 1150 State St. 
Admission: $15 (non-boozy), $25 (boozy)
Additional details: Hot Cocoa Crawl

 

Christmas Ornament Workshop

Grace your Christmas tree or decorate your home for the holidays with these elegant and unique macrame covered Christmas ball ornaments.  

Time: 9 a.m. (Saturday)
Location: Richardson Senior Center, 820 W. Arapaho Rd. 
Admission: $15 plus a $15 supply fee (due to instructor the day of the class)
Membership to the Richardson Senior Center is not required
Additional details: Call 972-744-7800 to register and for more information  

 

Alamo Drafthouse Time Capsule: 1974 - “The Longest Yard” 

Join Alamo Drafthouse to travel back in time to 1974 and watch “The Longest Yard.” In this film, Burt Reynolds rallies a group of inmates to play football against prison guards.  

Time: Noon (Saturday)
Location: Alamo Drafthouse, 100 Central Expy.
Admission: $10
Additional details: The Longest Yard (1974) | Alamo Drafthouse Cinema 

 

3D Printing Beginner 

This class is an introduction to Tinkercad. It is a hands-on class for adults where they 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 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

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Dec. 15

“Clara’s Dream & Holiday Revue” 

Contemporary Ballet Dallas presents “Clara’s Dream & Holiday Revue.” The performance features Contemporary’s Youth Ballet Company, Youth Hip Hop Company, Youth Tap Ensemble, guests and students. 

Time: 7 p.m. (Dec. 14), 1 p.m. (Dec. 15)
Location: Bank of America Theatre, Eisemann Center
Admission: $40 (standard), $15 (kids 12 and younger)
Additional details: Event Details | Contemporary Ballet Dallas

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Dec. 16

 

Keyboard Conversations^® 

Eisemann Center Presents Keyboard Conversations^®. The performance is titled “A Few of Your Favorite Things.” It will feature well-loved, popular masterpieces of Rachmaninoff, Debussy, Gershwin and Chopin. 

Time: 7:30 p.m. (Monday)
Location: Bank of America Theatre, Eisemann Center
Admission: $42-$50
Additional details: Event Details | Keyboard Conversations 

 

Nite! Nite! Bedtime Stories 

Kids ages 3-7 can wind down with songs, books, flannels and other bedtime activities. They can wear their favorite comfy pajamas and bring a stuffed animal along. Children must be accompanied by an adult.  

Time: 7-7:30 p.m. (Monday)
Location: YS Storytime Room, Richardson Public Library
2360 Campbell Creek Blvd., Suite 500
Admission: Free
Additional details: Nite! Nite! Bedtime Stories

 

Catlett Clarinets & Class Act Tap Company

Come out for an afternoon of fun featuring the Catlett Clarinets and the Class Act Tap Company at the Richardson Senior Center.  

Time: 1:30 p.m. (Monday)
Location: Richardson Senior Center, 820 W. Arapaho Rd. 
Admission: Free
Additional details: Call 972-744-7800 for more information 

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Dec. 17

Christmas with the Rat Pack 

Swing into the Christmas season with The Rat Pack. You’re invited to a magical recreation of a 1960s Las Vegas Christmas at The Sands with Sinatra, Martin and Davis. Starring Brian Duprey as Frank Sinatra, Joe Scalissi as Dean Martin and Kenny Jones as Sammy Davis Jr., together they dazzle the audiences singing all the great hits including “My Way,” “Mr. Bojangles,” “New York New York” and more.  

Time: 7:30 p.m. (Tuesday)
Location: Hill Performance Hall, Eisemann Center
Admission: $45-$75
Additional details: Event Details | Christmas with the Rat Pack 

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Dec. 18

Alamo Drafthouse Time Capsule: 1974 - “The Conversation” 

Join Alamo Drafthouse to travel back in time to 1974 and watch “The Conversation.” Watch a stunning new 4K restoration of Francis Ford Coppola’s classic paranoid thriller.  

Time: 7 p.m. (Wednesday)
Location: Alamo Drafthouse, 100 Central Expy.
Admission: $10
Additional details: The Conversation | Alamo Drafthouse Cinema 

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Day Camp Recruitment Fair – Apply Now 

Join the Richardson Parks and Recreation Department for a recruitment fair. Interview for available positions such as a summer day camp counselor or director. Several interview slots are available.  

Time: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. (Dec. 23)
Location: Heights Recreation Center, 711 W. Arapaho Rd. 
Admission: Apply and select an interview time now
Additional details: Day Camp Recruitment Fair

 

New Year’s Camp 

Registration is now open for the Heights Recreation Center for a New Year’s Camp. Kids ages 5-11 can enjoy various games, activities and winter-themed crafts both indoors and outdoors (weather-permitting). Please bring a lunch, water bottle, closed-toe shoes, a snack and warm clothes for the playground. An outside business will visit the camp each week to host a program.  

Time: 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. (Jan. 2, 3 & 6)
Location: Heights Recreation Center, 711 W. Arapaho Rd. 
Admission: $135 (if registered by Dec. 19)
$150 (after Dec. 19)
Additional details: Activity detail | City of Richardson Parks and Recreation

 

Pickleball Powered by Kidokinetics – Registration Open 

This program provides a fun and engaging introduction to Pickleball. Kids ages 6-12 can develop essential skills such as agility, coordination, balance, accuracy, speed and confidence.  

Time: 5-6 p.m. (every Thursday Jan. 16-March 6)
Location: Heights Recreation Center, 711 W. Arapaho Rd. 
Admission: $128 (resident), $130 (nonresident)
Additional details: Activity detail | City of Richardson Parks and Recreation
Activity #44754 

 

Kidokinetics Sports Play 

This program is designed to introduce kids to a variety of sports and activities like golf, tennis, basketball, baseball, football, hockey and more. Each week will feature a warmup, a new sport or activity, free play, cool down and an age-appropriate anatomy and physiology lesson.  

Time: Every Thursday from Jan. 16-March 6 
9:30-10 a.m. (2-year-olds) Activity #44753 
10-10:45 a.m. (3–5-year-olds) Activity #44839
Location: Heights Recreation Center, 711 W. Arapaho Rd. 
Admission: $128 (resident), $130 (nonresident)
Additional details: www.cor.net/ParksOnline  

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