March 12-19

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 12

“From Texas to the World” - Common Ground at UT Dallas and the Dallas Museum of Art 

“From Texas to the World” chronicles the philanthropic and creative spirit of the individuals who have left enduring impressions on both The University of Texas at Dallas and the Dallas Museum of Art.  

Time: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. (Tuesday-Sunday)
Runs through July 14
Location: Edith and Peter O’Donnell Jr. Athenaeum, 777 Loop Rd., SW
Admission: Free
Additional details: From Texas to the World: Common Ground at UT Dallas and the Dallas Museum of Art

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March 13

 

The Price is Right Live

The Price is Right Live is the hit interactive stage show that gives eligible individuals the chance to hear their names called and “Come on Down” to win. Prizes may include appliances, vacations and possibly a new car. Play classic games just like on television’s longest running and most popular game show from Plinko to Cliffhangers to The Big Wheel and even the fabulous Showcase.  

Time: 7:30 p.m. (Thursday)
Location: Hill Performance Hall, Eisemann Center
Admission: $44-$63
Additional details: Event Details | THE PRICE IS RIGHT LIVE!  

 

The IQ^® Brew 

Hear from Gary Hays, Outsourced General Counsel with Fulton Jeang LLC. He will present the various legal and business considerations that you generally encounter as you negotiate typical provisions in a technology agreement. 

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: Considerations with Technology Agreements

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March 14

 

Hip Hop Orchestra Experience 

Prepare to immerse yourself in the groundbreaking fusion of classical and hip-hop with the Hip Hop Orchestra Experience featuring Ensemble Mik Nawooj and members of the Plano East Senior High Orchestra and guest soloist Anna Fredericka Poppova. This electrifying production is not just a concert – it's a dance party and a journey through the underground scene reminiscent of New York’s hip-hop birthplace. Set in the new Eisemann Center Cabaret, come early to enjoy drinks and snacks before the show!

Time: 8 p.m. (Friday)
Location: Bank of America Theatre, Eisemann Center
Admission: $25-$45
Additional details: Event Details | Hip Hop Orchestra Experience

 

“The Glass Menagerie” 

Amanda lives in a dingy St. Louis apartment with her son, Tom, and her daughter, Laura, who has a physical handicap and debilitating shyness. The father has left home. Tom supports his mother and sister with a shoe factory job he finds unbearable. When Amanda convinces Tom to bring home from the workplace a gentleman caller for Laura, the illusions that Tom, Amanda and Laura have each created in order to make life bearable collapses.  

Time: 8 p.m. (Friday, Saturday & Monday, March 24), 3 p.m. (Sunday) 
Runs March 14-30
Location: The Core Theatre, 518 W. Arapaho Rd. 
Admission: $20 adults & seniors, $15 students
Additional details: THE CORE THEATRE Presents: The Glass Menagerie

 

Aron Afshar 

Aron Afshar is a popular Iranian pop singer and composer. His music blends traditional Persian melodies with modern pop, making him a key figure in contemporary Iranian music. 

Time: 8 p.m. (Friday)
Location: Hill Performance Hall, Eisemann Center
Admission: $59-$299
Additional details: Event | Eisemann Center

 

Read, Explore, Create! 

Kids ages 4-5 only can explore the world through books during this Richardson Public Library-sponsored program. They will engage with art, crafts, games and maker activities to explore concepts from a book the Library will share.  

Time: 4-4:45 p.m. (Friday)
Location: YS Storytime Room, Richardson Public Library
2360 Campbell Creek Blvd., Suite 500
Admission: Free ticket required
Ticket pickup begins at 3:45 p.m. the day of the event
Additional details: Read, Explore, Create!

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March 15

 

Endless Summer – America's Beach Boys Experience

Spot-on vocal renditions with perfect harmonies, tremendous musicians and excellent showmanship make Endless Summer not just a tribute act but also an authentic, entertaining Beach Boys Experience. Featuring some members who performed with The Beach Boys, you can ride the waves of nostalgia with the classic surf and hot rod sounds as this six-piece show takes you on a musical journey to the fabulous 60s.  

Time: 7:30 p.m. (Saturday)
Location: Hill Performance Hall, Eisemann Center
Admission: $55-$90
Additional details: Event Details | Tribute Masters-Endless Summer  

 

Birding for Beginners (Bilingual) 

Join the Richardson Urban Naturalist program on this exciting birding walk through Breckinridge Park, led by a bilingual Texas Master Naturalist who is an experienced bird watcher. This walk is a great opportunity to learn about the natural environment and beautiful birds that are in Richardson. The class will be held in English and Spanish.  

Time: 8:30 a.m. (Saturday)
Location: Breckinridge Park
Meet at the 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 #45989

 

Make a Butterfly Garden 

During this Richardson Public Library-sponsored program, Dallas Master Gardener Janet Smith will show adults and teens how to create a butterfly garden in their gardens or outdoor spaces. She specializes in creating attractive landscapes that conserve natural resources and money, are good for the local ecology and attract bees, butterflies and birds. Free seeds will be available while supplies last.  

Time: 1-2 p.m. (Saturday)
Location: City Council Chamber, Richardson City Hall
2360 Campbell Creek Blvd., Suite 525
Admission: Free
Additional details: Make a Butterfly Garden

 

C-TECH Learn. Create. Connect. 

Experience technology the fun way during this come-and-go C-TECH afternoon featuring Colby the Code & Go Robot Mouse, Sphero robots, new digital handheld microscopes and more. This Richardson Public Library-sponsored program is for kids of all ages.  

Time: 2-3:30 p.m. (Saturday)
Location: Youth Services Area & Storytime Room, Richardson Public Library
2360 Campbell Creek Blvd., Suite 500
Admission: Free
Additional details: C-TECH Learn. Create. Connect.

 

3rd Saturday Guided Boardwalk Tour 

Learn about the wetland’s plants, 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: 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 

 

Paint with Oils Workshop 

Beginners will learn the basics of color mixing, brushstrokes and perspective while completing a detailed landscape or seascape under the guidance of Christen Garden of the Rober Garden School of Art. Membership to the Richardson Senior Center is not required.  

Time: 10 a.m. (Saturday)
Location: Richardson Senior Center, 820 W. Arapaho Rd. 
Admission: $20 class fee, $20 supply fee due to instructor day of class 
Additional details: Call 972-744-7800 to register and for more information

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March 16

 

AARGH! 

Find your inner pirate as the Richardson Community Band plays classics old and new with a pirate theme. Also, the band is proudly featuring the one and only Abby Hawthorne, Richardson born and raised, playing her oboe on the wonderful “Gabriel’s Oboe” plus other exciting music.  

Time: 3 p.m. (Sunday)
Location: Eisemann Center
Admission: Free ticket required
Additional details: Event | Eisemann Center

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March 17

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 18

Alamo Drafthouse Movie Party: “Jumanji” (1995) 

Join Alamo Drafthouse for a movie party and watch the 1995 classic “Jumanji.” In this movie, two kids get way more than they bargained for when they sit down to play what they believe is an innocent jungle-themed board game. Attendees will receive props including animal dice, a custom wooden player token, a monkey tail, a branded hand drum and an acrylic keychain designed like the crystal ball in the center of the board game.  

Time: 7 p.m. (Tuesday)
Location: Alamo Drafthouse, 100 S. Central Expy.
Admission: $20.57
Additional details: Alamo Drafthouse Cinema

 

Anoushka Shankar 

Anoushka Shankar brings to DFW a new band of musicians with whom she has carved out a new, multifaceted and dynamic sound as they perform music from her three newly released mini albums. The energy on stage is unmatched as Shankar leads the way in pioneering a new sound through inventive arrangements, sensitive virtuosity and a neoclassical approach to the music tradition to which she belongs.  

Time: 7:30 p.m. (Tuesday)
Location: Hill Performance Hall, Eisemann Center
Admission: $70-$80
Additional details: Event Details | Anoushka Shankar

 

Smart Art! 

Kids ages 9-12 can get creative and learn something new during this Richardson Public Library-sponsored program. They will explore different art tips, tricks and techniques from around the world and throughout art history using a variety of artistic mediums.  

Time: 7-7:45 p.m. (Tuesday)
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: Smart Art!

 

Obituary Writing 101 

This event is sponsored by Dallas Jewish Funeral and Distinctive Life Cremations & Funerals. Membership to the 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  

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March 19

 

Alamo Drafthouse Movie Party: “Game Night” 

Join Alamo Drafthouse for a movie party and watch "Game Night,” an action-packed black comedy. Attendees will receive props such as a sewing kit, hamburger dog toy, dog keychain, small bag of Tostitos and a branded plastic shopping bag.  

Time: 7 p.m. (Wednesday)
Location: Alamo Drafthouse, 100 S. Central Expy. 
Admission: $20.57
Additional details: Alamo Drafthouse Cinema

 

Android Photos 

Discover the art of photography using your phone. Learn essential techniques to capture stunning photos, from framing and composition to lighting and focus. Explore the features of the Android’s camera and photo apps. 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, registration required
Must register by March 18
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 she 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

 

Easter Eggstravaganza 2025 – Registration is Now Open 

Bring a basket and have fun at the City of Richardson Eggstravaganza. This is not your typical egg hunt. Hop down the egg hunt trail and collect eggs from various booths hosted by local community organizations. Other activities include story time with the Richardson Public Library, bounce houses, arts and crafts, and photos with the Easter Bunny. This event is for kids ages 3-12.  

Time: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. (April 12)
Location: Breckinridge Park Pavilions, Entrance C, 2794 Brand Rd. 
Admission: $10 (resident), $12 (nonresident), registration required as space is limited
Adults are free
Additional details: Activity detail | City of Richardson Parks and Recreation
Activity #46069

 

 

Richardson Disc Golf Tournament 

Join the City of Richardson for a disc golf tournament. The player divisions include recreation, intermediate and advanced.  

Time: 7:30 a.m. (check-in), 8:30 a.m. (start time)  
Saturday, April 19
Location: Breckinridge Park Complex C, 3555 Brand Rd. 
Admission: $30
E-mail ashley.wakefield@cor.gov for more information 
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 

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