March 6-12

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

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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

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March 6

Teen Graphic Novel Book Club 

Dive into thrilling stories, amazing artwork and fun discussions with fellow graphic novel fans. This Richardson Public Library-sponsored program is for teens ages 13-18 only.  

Time: 7-8 p.m. (Thursday)
Location: Library Millwood Creek 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: Teen Graphic Novel Book Club  

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March 7

First Fridays 

The Eisemann Center hosts a small reception on the first Friday night of each month completely free and open to the public to celebrate the new exhibit in the Forrest and Virginia Green Mezzanine Gallery. This month, Common Thread Collective returns to the Gallery for the third time!

Time: 6 p.m. (Friday)
Location: Forrest and Virginia Green Mezzanine Gallery, Eisemann Center
Admission: Free
Additional details: Event Details | 2025 First Fridays

 

C-TECH Kids Club – Pinhole Cameras 

Kids ages 9-12 can experiment with exciting STEM activities. In this Richardson Public Library-sponsored program kids will learn about the origins of cameras and photography. They will then make their own pinhole camera.  

Time: 4-5 p.m. (Friday)
Location: YS Storytime Room, Richardson Public Library
2360 Campbell Creek Blvd., Suite 500
Admission: Free, registration required
Call 972-744-4358 to register
Additional details: C-TECH Kids Club - Pinhole Cameras

 

Recovery’s Got Talent 

Attend the seventh annual Recovery’s Got Talent Show, presented by Simply Grace.  

Time: 7 p.m. (Friday)
Location: Hill Performance Hall, Eisemann Center
Admission: $25
Additional details: Event | Eisemann Center 

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March 8

 

Dallas Black Dance Theatre 

Join the DBDT: Encore! as they transcend borders and boundaries with a display of contemporary works. The program includes “Prototype” by Tyrone C. Walker, “High Society” by Floyd McLean Jr. and more.  

Time: 7:30 p.m. (Saturday)
Location: Bank of America Theatre, Eisemann Center
Admission: $50
Additional details: Event | Eisemann Center  

 

Game On: Board Games at the Library 

Adventure to the beyond with a librarian-led game time. There will be a lot of options available for solo or group play such as Settlers of Catan, Pandemic, Sagrada and more. This program is for adults.  

Time: 3-5 p.m. (Saturday)
Location: City Council Chamber, Richardson City Hall
2360 Campbell Creek Blvd., Suite 525
Admission: Free
Additional details: Game On: Board Games at the Library

 

Teen Program: Pirates! A Lock Box Escape Adventure 

Teens ages 13-18 can team up to escape the pirates and chart their course to freedom. Prizes will be given during this Richardson Public Library-sponsored program.  

Time: 3-4 p.m. (Saturday)
Location: YS Storytime Room, Richardson Public Library
2360 Campbell Creek Blvd., Suite 500
Admission: Free
Additional details: Teen Program - Pirates! A Lock Box Escape Adventure

 

Symphonic Tribute to Elvis 

Experience the drama, power and the scarves of a Kraig Parker performance backed by his band and a full orchestra conducted by Dr. Bryan English.  

Time: 3 p.m. (Saturday)
Location: Hill Performance Hall, Eisemann Center
Admission: $45-$60
Additional details: Event Details | Kraig is Back! Viva Las Vegas 

 

Medicare and You

New to Medicare? This workshop covers in detail the four parts of Medicare: A, B, C and D. Gain a better understanding of Medicare eligibility, election periods, enrollment penalties, the differences between original Medicare and Medicare Advantage (Part C), Prescription Drug (Part D) and the “donut hole.”  

Time: 10:30 a.m.-noon (Saturday)
Location: Library Millwood Creek Room, Richardson Public Library
2360 Campbell Creek Blvd., Suite 500
Admission: Free
Call 972-744-4376 for more information 
Additional details: Medicare and You

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March 9

 

“The Ugly Duckling” 

Lightwire Theatre brings a classic tale to the modern stage in an unforgettable theatrical experience. Lined with electroluminescent wire, the beloved story of “The Ugly Duckling” plays out on stage through a cutting-edge blend of puppetry, technology and dance.  

Time: 2 p.m. (Sunday)
Location: Bank of America Theatre, Eisemann Center
Admission: $20-$30
Additional details: Event Details | The Ugly Duckling 

 

“Ready. Set. Go!” 

Join the Plano Community Band for a free afternoon concert.  

Time: 2:30 p.m. (Sunday)
Location: Hill Performance Hall, Eisemann Center
Admission: Free ticket required
Additional details: Event | Eisemann Center 

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March 10

RCAS Solo Art Exhibit at Heights Recreation Center 

The artwork of Richardson Civic Art Society member Kay Hoag is currently on display at Heights Recreation Center and will remain up through April 8. The exhibit features 15 works created in mediums including watercolor, mixed media, pen & ink, and colored pencil.  

Time: Available to view during the Heights Recreation Center’s normal operating hours 
Through April 8
Location: Heights Recreation Center, 711 W. Arapaho Rd. 
Admission: Free
Additional details: HEIGHTS RECREATION CENTER – Richardson Civic Art Society  

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March 11

Family & Friends Game Night 

It’s game night at the Richardson Public Library. Get ready for friendly competition with family, friends or maybe someone you just met. Enjoy a night of board and card games. This event is for anyone ages 5 and older.  

Time: 6:30-8 p.m. (Tuesday)
Location: YS Storytime Room & Library Millwood Creek Room, Richardson Public Library
2360 Campbell Creek Blvd., Suite 500
Admission: Free
Additional details: Family & Friends Game Night

 

An African Adventure: Bicycling the Length of Africa 

Join the Richardson Senior Center and listen to John Davis talk about his African adventure. He cycled through 10 countries, covering 7,350 miles in four months, all at the age of 70! He will give a photo presentation illustrating his adventures from Cairo to Cape Town. You won’t ever have to leave town. Membership to the Senior Center is not required. 

Time: 10 a.m. (Tuesday)
Location: Richardson Senior Center, 820 W. Arapaho Rd. 
Admission: Free, registration required
Additional details: Call 972-744-7800 to register and for more information 

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March 12

Android Contacts, Calendar and Phone Apps 

Dive into the basics of adding and managing contacts, calendar appointments, phone calls and voicemails. Stay connected with family and friends. Mature Adult Tech Trainer Daphne Lee will host the training. Membership to the Richardson Senior Center is not required.  

Time: 2:30 p.m. (Wednesday)
Location: Richardson Senior Center, 820 W. Arapaho Rd. 
Admission: $10, must register by March 11
(Only 15 spots available)
Additional details: Call 972-744-7800 to register and for more information  

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Mandy Gonzales in Concert 

Mandy Gonzales possesses one of the most powerful and versatile contemporary voices of our time. She has starred on Broadway in the megahit “Hamilton” as Angelica Schuyler, originated Nina Rosario in the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical, “In the Heights,” and starred as Elphaba in the Broadway production of “Wicked,” blowing the roof off of New York’s Gershwin Theatre each night as we belted out the signature song, “Defying Gravity.” 

Time: 8 p.m. (March 28)
Location: Hill Performance Hall, Eisemann Center
Admission: $35-$65
Additional details: Event Details | Mandy Gonzalez

 

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 

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