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Things to Do | Feb. 25-March 5
Feb. 26-March 5
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Budding Talent Vocal Competition
Students in kindergarten through 12th grades are invited to compete for a chance to perform at Wildflower! Arts & Music Festival on Sunday, May 18. Live auditions will be held on Sunday, April 6 at the Richardson Senior Center.Time: Friday, March 21 (deadline to apply)
Additional details: Budding Talent Vocal Competition
Student Art Contest
Music is everywhere! Create your own art masterpiece to show what that phrase means to you. Richardson students in kindergarten through 6th grades are invited to participate. Winners will receive a ribbon and two tickets to the Wildflower! Arts & Music Festival. Complete rules and official entry form are found on the Wildflower! website.Time: Friday, April 11 (deadline to apply)
Additional details: Student Art Contest
2024 – AARP Free Tax Preparation Help
Tax preparation appointments are available and will be held at both the Heights and Huffhines Recreation Centers. You must complete an AARP tax packet, available at the Library and Recreation Centers. You must also bring important documents such as a government-issued ID, the prior year’s tax returns and Social Security cards.Time: 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. (last appointment at 2 p.m.) Available through April 14
Mondays (Huffhines Recreation Center), Wednesdays (Heights Recreation Center)
Location: Huffhines Recreation Center, 200 N. Plano Rd.
Heights Recreation Center, 711 W. Arapaho Rd.
Admission: Free, appointments required
Call 469-609-0903 or click here to schedule an appointment
Additional details: Tax Forms and Information
Feb. 26
Game Zone
Join Heights Recreation Center for some fun in the Game Zone Room. Kids can play Xbox, Playstation, foosball, air hockey, board games and more.Time: Open during Heights Recreation Center’s normal operating hours
Location: Heights Recreation Center, 711 W. Arapaho Rd.
Admission: $25 (yearly pass)
Additional details: Heights Game Zone
Feb. 27
Traveling Professor: Norway
Learn about the tremendous natural beauty, fun activities and attractions full of culture and history that Norway has to offer, and how to make the most of a trip to visit. This Library-sponsored program is for seniors 50 and older. Attendees are welcome to bring a lunch.Time: Noon-1:30 p.m. (Thursday)
Location: Richardson Senior Center, 820 W. Arapaho Rd.
Admission: Free
Additional details: Traveling Professor: Norway
Zumba Classes
Join Heights Recreation Center for a Zumba class. Have fun while working out to music around the world.
Time: 5:15-6:15 p.m. (every Tuesday and Thursday)
Location: Heights Recreation Center, 711 W. Arapaho Rd.
Admission: $40 (twice a week) Activity #43525
$25 (once a week) Activity #43522
$5 (drop-in fee)
Additional details: Activity search | City of Richardson Parks and Recreation
Feb. 28
Annual Richardson 2025 Art Contest
Artists are invited to participate in Richardson’s Annual Black History Month Art contest. Winning works will be published by the City with artists receiving $200 and certificates of achievement from the Mayor and City Council. Students must live in Richardson, or attend school within the city, to be eligible to enter.
Time: Now through Feb. 28 (Art submissions accepted)
Additional details: www.cor.net/ArtandEssayContest
March 1
CPR and AED Class
Join Methodist Richardson Medical Center, along with the Richardson Fire Department for a community CPR and AED class. Learn about the latest technology to keep your heart healthy.Time: 9-11 a.m. or 1-3 p.m. (Saturday)
Location: Methodist Richardson Medical Center, 2831 E. Presidential George Bush Hwy.
Admission: Free, registration required
E-mail janarrant@mhd.com to register
Additional details: www.methodisthealthsystem.org
“Girls Night: The Musical”
This touching and hilarious tell-it-like-it-is musical takes audiences on a journey into the lives of a group of female friends. Follow five friends as they visit their past, celebrate their present and look to the future on a wild and hilarious night out.
Time: 2 p.m. & 7 p.m. (Saturday)
Location: Bank of America Theatre, Eisemann Center
Admission: $45-$65
Additional details: Event Details | Girls Night the Musical
Alamo Drafthouse Movie Party: “Shrek”
Join Alamo Drafthouse for a movie party and watch this 2004 classic “Shrek.” See the greatest fairy tale never told with characters like Shrek, Princess Fiona and Donkey. Attendees will receive props such as ogre ears, an onion keychain, an eye-pop bird and a smell-along card.
Time: Noon (Saturday)
Location: Alamo Drafthouse, 100 Central Expy.
Admission: $14.08
Additional details: Shrek Movie Party | Alamo Drafthouse Cinema
Healthier Texas Community Challenge – Nutritional Cooking Class by Chefsville
Join the City of Richardson Community and attend a group class focused on nutritional cooking.
Be sure to sign up for the Healthier Texas Community Challenge to start earning points for your healthy actions such as eating healthy, staying hydrated and physical activity.
Time: Noon (Saturday)
Location: Huffhines Recreation Center, 200 N. Arapaho Rd.
Admission: Free, register here (Activity #45932)
Additional details: Activity detail | City of Richardson Parks and Recreation
“Stars of the Future”
Join the Richardson Symphony Orchestra to unravel the mystery of the hidden enigma embedded within Elgar’s “Enigma Variations,” 14 musical portraits derived from different acquaintances in the composer’s life.
Time: 7:30 p.m. (Saturday)
Location: Hill Performance Hall, Eisemann Center
Admission: $25-$85
Additional details: Event Details | RSO--Stars of the Future
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Hosts “Cooking Well, Exploring Cultures” Workshops
“Cooking Well, Exploring Cultures” is a four-week hands-on cooking series consisting of lessons on the food preparation of Irish/Spanish, Southern American and soul food. The program introduces new recipes and cooking techniques and aims to improve the health knowledge and confidence level of participants for cooking diverse foods. Membership to the Richardson Senior Center is not required.
Time: 10 a.m. (Saturday)
(Other times include March 8, 22 and 29)
Location: Richardson Senior Center, 820 W. Arapaho Rd.
Admission: $35, registration required
Additional details: Call 972-744-7800 to register and for more information
“Greetings from Karen Springs!”
This new adaptation of Henrik Ibsen’s classic, “An Enemy of the People,” is set in a Texas suburb called Karen Springs and explores a local environmental crisis through a mix of personalities—a doctor, a teacher, a mayor, reporters, business owners and everyday residents—all tangled in questions of truth, justice, friendship and loyalty. As tensions ride and secrets unravel, the cast confronts the real questions: “Who is the true enemy of the people?”
Time: 7:30-9:30 p.m. (Thursday, Friday and Saturday)
Runs through March 1
Location: UT Dallas, University Theatre, JO 2.702
800 W. Campbell Rd.
Admission: Free
Additional details: Spring Play - Greetings From Karen Springs
March 2
Trout Lily Discovery Walk
Join the Richardson Urban Naturalist program on this exciting nature walk through Breckinridge Park, searching for the beautiful Trout Lily. Led by a Texas Master Naturalist, this walk is a great opportunity to learn about the natural environment in Richardson.Time: 2-3 p.m. (Sunday)
Location: Breckinridge Park
Meet at south parking lot near 3501 Moroney Dr.
Admission: $5, kids are free to attend with parent
Additional details: Activity detail | City of Richardson Parks and Recreation
Activity #45986
“The Murder of Roger Ackroyd”
In this thrilling stage adaptation of Agatha Christie's ingenious 1926 novel, the tiny village of King’s Abbot is rocked by scandal when Roger Ackroyd, the wealthiest man in town, is found dead shortly after the apparent suicide of his fiancée.
Time: 8 p.m. (Friday & Saturday), 2 p.m. (Sunday)
Runs through March 2
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: Purchase Tickets to The Murder of Roger Ackroyd
“Rhythm India: Bollywood & Beyond”
Get ready for a mesmerizing journey of dance and celebration with “Rhythm India: Bollywood & Beyond!” Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of Bollywood as we explore the rich tapestry of Indian culture.
Time: 4 p.m. (Sunday)
Location: Hill Performance Hall, Eisemann Center
Admission: $35-$60
Additional details: Event Details | Rhythm India
Healthier Texas Community Challenge – Flexibility by Teresa
Join the City of Richardson Community and attend a group fitness class focused on flexibility.
Be sure to sign up for the Healthier Texas Community Challenge to start earning points for your healthy actions such as eating healthy, staying hydrated and physical activity.
Time: Noon (Sunday)
Location: Huffhines Recreation Center, 711 W. Arapaho Rd.
Admission: Free, register here (Activity #45933)
Additional details: Activity detail | City of Richardson Parks and Recreation
March 3
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
March 4
How to be a Friend to Someone with Dementia sponsored by CarePatrol
Learn how to communicate well with someone who has dementia. Understand the five key messages, signs and symptoms of the condition. Membership to Richardson Senior Center is not required.
Time: 10 a.m. (Tuesday)
Location: Richardson Senior Center, 820 W. Arapaho Rd.
Admission: Free
Additional details: Call 972-744-7800 to register and for more information
March 5
“Dog Man: The Musical”
“Dog Man: The Musical” is a production based on the worldwide, bestselling series from Dav Pilkey, the creator of “Captain Underpants” and “Cat Kid Comic Club.” Best buds George and Harold have been creating comics for years, but now that they’re in 5th grade, they figure it’s time to level up and write a musical based on their favorite character, Dog Man, the crime-biting sensation who is part dog, part man and all hero. With the head of a dog and the body of a policeman, Dog Man loves to fight crime and chew on the furniture.Time: 6:30 p.m. (Wednesday)
Location: Hill Performance Hall, Eisemann Center
Admission: $15-$25
Additional details: Event Details | Dog Man the Musical
Mermaid Magic! - Daddy Daughter Dance - (Registration Open)
Attend the annual Daddy Daughter Dance and enjoy a lovely evening filled with dancing, games, photo opportunities and making precious memories with your little sweetheart. Dinner is included. A prize will be given out to the daughter with the most on theme outfit.
Time: 6:30-9:30 p.m. (March 28) Activity #45179
Location: Richardson Senior Center, 820 W. Arapaho Rd.
Admission: $35 per person (+2 for non-residents)
Registration deadline March 14 or when full
Additional details: Activity detail | City of Richardson Parks and Recreation
Adaptive Mardi Gras Fest - (Registration Open)
Celebrate Mardi Gras at Heights Recreation Center. There will be food, games, and a talent show. You will also have the opportunity to participate in a masquerade parade so bring a mask and a costume if you’d like from home. All talent show participants must submit a talent show application prior to the event for staff approval.
Time: 6-9 p.m. (March 7) Activity #43828
Location: Heights Recreation Center, 711 W Arapaho Rd.
Admission: $18, registration required
Talent show applications must be submitted no later than March 2
E-mail applications to alan.gatton@cor.gov
Additional details: Activity detail | City of Richardson Parks and Recreation
The Great Richardson Baking Bonanza – RALC Murder Mystery Event (Tickets Available Now)
Join the Richardson Adult Literacy Center (RALC) for the annual Murder Mystery Event. The first act of the performance will end with tragedy. Then, audience members will work together to figure out who is the culprit. Special guest performers include Richardson City Council member Dan Barrios, Amanda Pritchard with UT Dallas, Gavin Nichols with Farmer’s Insurance, Dave Swiney with Shady’s Burgers & Brewhaha, and Sally Grinsfelder, RALC supporter and winner of the 2024 guest actor auction.
Time: 7 p.m. (doors open), 7:30 (program begins) (April 12)
Location: Richardson Senior Center, 820 W. Arapaho Rd.
Admission: $85
Additional details: Murder Mystery Event - Richardson Adult Literacy Center