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Things to Do | May 28-June 4
May 28-June 4
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May 28
Alamo Drafthouse Time Capsule 1975 – “Switchblade Sisters”
Join Alamo Drafthouse to go back in time to 1975. Watch “Switchblade Sisters,” a girl gang hit from Jack Hill, the legendary director of “Spider Baby,” “Coffy” and “Foxy Brown.”Time: 7:30 p.m. (Wednesday)
Location: Alamo Drafthouse, 100 S. Central Expy.
Admission: $10
Additional details: Alamo Drafthouse Cinema
May 29
Bike-friendly Driver Class
Richardson’s Transportation and Mobility Department is hosting a driver-focused training class to educate motorists on how to be careful when driving around cyclists. Topics covered include why you see cyclists riding in the roadways and specific movements they may make, while helping drivers develop a shared understanding for all road users. Membership to the Richardson Senior Center is not required.
Time: 10-11 a.m. (Thursday)
Location: Richardson Senior Center, 820 W. Arapaho Rd.
Admission: Free. open to everyone
Additional details: Call 972-744-7800 to register and for more information
PM Pints
This quarterly evening event features networking, beverages/hors d’oeuvres and short presentations from entrepreneurs, small business owners and subject-matter experts. This meeting’s guest is Jagada Krovvidi, Associate Vice President and Principal Technology Architect for Infosys Living Labs Center of Emerging Technology Solutions, who will discuss “Driving Innovation: Corporate-Startup Collaboration and Thought Leadership” with Richardson Economic Development Director Chris Shacklett.Time: 5-7 p.m. (Thursday)
Location: Richardson IQ®HQ, 1302 E. Collins Blvd.
Admission: Free
Additional details: Driving Innovation: Corporate-Startup Collaboration and Thought Leadership
May 30
CityLine Live Featuring Jason Hatch
Enjoy live music from Americana artist Jason Hatch at CityLine’s outdoor plaza. Lawn chairs, picnic blankets and pups are welcomed and encouraged.Time: 6-9 p.m. (Friday)
Location: CityLine Plaza, 1150 State St.
Admission: Free
Additional details: CityLine LIVE featuring Jason Hatch (Americana)
“She Stoops to Conquer”
Written in 1773, “She Stoops to Conquer” embodies timeless themes—identity, love and the chaos of miscommunication. In this modern adaptation, the story unfolds in a contemporary setting, as Kate Hardcastle takes charge, using wit and disguise, to win over the shy Charles Marlow, proving that sometimes you have to bend the rules to find real connection.Time: 8 p.m. (Friday-Saturday), 3 p.m. (Sunday)
Runs May 30-June 15
No Friday show June 13; Special Industry Night show Monday, June 2
Location: The Core Theatre, 518 W. Arapaho Rd.
Admission: $20 adults & seniors, $15 students
Additional details: THE CORE THEATRE Presents: SHE STOOPS TO CONQUER
May 31
Movies in the Park – “The Incredibles”
Bring a blanket or a lawn chair and enjoy this free, family-friendly Movies in the Park event. The movie of the night will be “The Incredibles.” There will be concessions for sale including popcorn, hotdogs, nachos, cotton candy, snow cones and drinks.
Time: Movie will start at sunset shortly after 8:30 p.m. (Saturday)
June 20 (“The Parent Trap”)
Location: Heights Park Ballfield, 711 W. Arapaho Rd.
Admission: Free
Additional details: Summer Movie Series
Home Sweet Home – Curb Appeal Workshop
Boost your curb appeal with expert landscaping tips. Join certified arborists Kevin Dillard for an insightful session on how smart landscaping choices can transform your home’s look and increase its value.Time: 10 a.m. (Saturday)
Location: City Council Chamber, Richardson City Hall
2360 Campbell Creek Blvd., Suite 525
Admission: Free, registration required
Additional details: Home Sweet Home
CityLine Live Featuring Emsy Robinson
Enjoy live music from instrumental soul/pop/rock/R&B artist Emsy Robinson at CityLine’s outdoor plaza. Lawn chairs, picnic blankets and pups are welcomed and encouraged.Time: 6-9 p.m. (Saturday)
Location: CityLine Plaza, 1150 State St.
Admission: Free
Additional details: CityLine LIVE featuring Emsy Robinson (Instrumental Soul / Pop / Rock / R&B)
Adult Summer Reading Club Kickoff
Come celebrate the beginning of summer reading with the Richardson Public Library. Stop by to register, learn about the Library’s upcoming programs and explore all the ways you can use your RPL card. Enjoy snacks and coloring crafts. This event is part of Color Our World, RPL’s Summer Reading Club.Time: 2-4:30 p.m. (Saturday)
Location: Richardson Public Library, 2360 Campbell Creek Blvd., Suite 500
Admission: Free
Additional details: Adult Summer Reading Club Kickoff
Call 972-744-4355 or visit here to learn more
Dialogue Institute Dallas – Cooking Class
Join Dialogue Institute Dallas for a hands-on cooking class where you will make Mexican street corn, feta and walnut ribbon pasta and Turkish beef and rice meatballs. Coffee, tea and dessert will be served as well.Time: 5-7 p.m. (Saturday)
Location: Dialogue Institute Dallas, 1416 E. Collins Blvd.
Admission: $25
Additional details: Cooking Class May | Dialogue Dallas
June 1
Disc Golf at Breckinridge Park
Play a round (or two) of disc golf at Breckinridge Park. The disc golf course at Breckinridge Park was designed by Eric McCabe, one of the most-renowned disc golf course designers, and the winner of the 2010 Professional Disc Golf Association World Championship.
Time: Sunrise-sunset (daily)
Location: Breckinridge Disc Golf Course at Breckinridge Park
3555 Brand Rd. (near Pavilions at Parking Lot C)
Admission: Free
Additional details: www.cor.net/DiscGolf
June 2
Pickleball Skills and Drills Lesson
Come and learn the art of learning how to score and placing your shot at the Richardson Senior Center.Time: 1 p.m. (Monday)
Location: Richardson Senior Center, 820 W. Arapaho Rd.
Admission: $20, registration required (only eight spots available)
Must register by May 30
Additional details: Call 972-744-7800 to register and for more information
June 3
Bad Art Night
Kids ages 9-12 can create their own masterpiece using the Richardson Public Library’s most ridiculous supplies and help crown the tackiest piece of art the winner.Time: 6:30-7:30 p.m. (Tuesday)
Location: YS Storytime Room, Richardson Public Library
2360 Campbell Creek Blvd., Suite 500
Admission: Free
Additional details: Bad Art Night
Summer STEM Program
This five-day immersive program with the John Bunker Sands Wetland Center introduces teens to the wetland ecology, environmental science and engineering through guided fieldwork, lab investigations and nature walks. Daily themes include wetland ecology and wildlife, bird biology (ornithology), eco-engineering and design, Blackland Prairie habitats and local geology.
Time: 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. (June 3-7)
Location: John Bunker Sands Wetland Center, 655 Martin Ln., Combine, TX
Admission: $250 (full cost), $100 (financial need cost)
Additional details: Events - John Bunker Sands Wetland Center
Medication-Related Nutrient Depletion sponsored by Royal Family Pharmacy
Join the Richardson Senior Center to discuss how certain prescription drugs can interfere with the body’s ability to absorb, produce and retain essential nutrients, leading to nutrient deficiencies and potential health problems. There will also be discussion about how important it is to have a comprehensive medication review with your pharmacist annually or when your medication regimen changes. Membership to the Richardson 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
June 4
“A Night in Paris” Prom
Plan for a night of music, dancing and refreshments at the Richardson Senior Center.Time: 6 p.m. (doors open), 6:30 p.m. (events starts)
(Wednesday)
Location: Richardson Senior Center, 820 W. Arapaho Rd.
Admission: $10, all tickets are non-refundable
Additional details: Call 972-744-7800 to register and for more information
Mega-Math Meetup
Kids ages 6-8 can join the Richardson Public Library for an hour come-and-go math action. They can share their love of Hot Wheels, LEGO, Magna-Tiles and other cool math-based activities.Time: 3-4 p.m. (Wednesday)
Location: YS Storytime Room, Richardson Public Library
2360 Campbell Creek Blvd., Suite 500
Admission: Free ticket required
Tickets available at the Teen Help Desk starting at 2:45 p.m. the day of program
Additional details: Mega-Math Meetup
Dive-In Movies – Tickets on Sale
Splash into the lap pool or float through the lazy river during these Dive-In Movie events at Heights Family Aquatics Center. On Friday, July 18 bring the family out to watch “Moana 2.” Then, on Friday, Aug. 15, those 18 years and older can watch “Mean Girls.” Lifeguards will be on duty. All rules of the pool must be followed.
Time: July 18 (“Moana 2”), Aug. 15 (“Mean Girls”)
Movies will start at sunset shortly after 8:30 p.m.
Location: Heights Family Aquatic Center, 709 W. Arapaho Rd.
Admission: $6 (online), $10 (at the gate)
Must be 18 years or older to watch “Mean Girls”
Additional details: Summer Movie Series