June 18-25

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

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“Angel Street aka Gaslight” 

Mysterious things have been happening in the Manningham household: items go missing, their dog is injured and Mrs. Manningham hears footsteps coming from the locked, uninhabited top floor. She fears that she is going mad—that is certainly what Mr. Manningham believes. But when Detective Rough arrives to visit Mrs. Manningham while she is alone, questions arise and secrets are revealed about her husband. Suddenly, insanity is no longer the biggest threat she faces as she discovers she has married a dangerous man.  

Time: 7:30 p.m. (Thursday), 8 p.m. (Friday & Saturday), 2 p.m. (Sunday) 
Runs through June 29
Location: Richardson Theatre Centre, 518 W. Arapaho Rd. 
Admission: $22 adults, $20 seniors & students (Thursday & Sunday), 
$24 adults, $22 seniors & students (Friday & Saturday)
Additional details: Angel Street aka Gaslight

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June 18

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: The Nations Premier Escape Room 

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June 19

 

T(h)inker Thursdays – Crazy Hair Art 

Kids ages 9-12 can design a quirky portrait of themselves with crazy hair using an instant photo of themselves during this Richardson Public Library-sponsored program. Inspired by the zentangle method, they will learn how to draw fine lines and details to create interesting patterns.  

Time: 2-3 p.m. (Thursday)
Location: Richardson IQ^®HQ, 1302 E. Collins Blvd.
Admission: Free, registration required
Call 972-744-4358 or visit the Youth Services Desk to register
Additional details: T(h)inker Thursdays - Crazy Hair Art

 

Teen Program – Anime Club 

Teens ages 13-18 can join this monthly club to watch, chat and more about the anime they love. Programs shown during this Richardson Public Library-sponsored program are rated PG-13 or lower. 

Time: 7-8 p.m. (Thursday)
Location: Millwood Creek Conference Room, Richardson Public Library
2360 Campbell Creek Blvd., Suite 500
Admission: Free
Additional details: Teen Program - Anime Club

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June 20

Movies in the Park – “The Parent Trap” 

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 Parent Trap.” There will be concessions for sale including popcorn, snacks, snow cones and drinks.  

Time: Movie will start at sunset shortly after 8:30 p.m. (Friday)
Location: Huffhines Park, 1500 Apollo Rd.
Admission: Free
Additional details: Summer Movie Series

 

Adaptive Summer Adult Venture Days 

This is the perfect opportunity for adults with special needs to venture out from home during the summer to explore new activities outdoors and indoors to help increase their cognitive, physical and social skills all while having fun in a group setting. The group will go the Frontiers of Flight Museum and Love Field Airport for a morning of amazement before heading to Alamo Drafthouse to eat lunch and watch a movie on the big screen.  

Time: 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. (Friday) 
Location: Leave from Heights Recreation Center, 711 W. Arapaho Rd.  
Admission: $50 (residents), $52 (nonresidents) 
Bring $25 to purchase lunch at the movie theatre
Additional details: Activity detail | City of Richardson Parks and Recreation

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June 21

Total Keith – A Celebration of Toby Keith 

Get ready for a high-energy, boot-stompin' tribute to country legend Toby Keith with Total Keith LIVE. This all-star band brings the heart and soul of Toby’s biggest hits to the stage, delivering an unforgettable experience for country music fans.  

Time: 7:30 p.m. (Saturday)
Location: Bank of America Theatre, Eisemann Center
Admission: $40-$65
Additional details: Event | Eisemann Center  

 

Macrame Workshop 

Join the Richardson Senior Center for a two-day workshop to create a perfect plant hanger for displaying pots, plants or flowers anywhere in your home. It can be used for accessories for your bedroom or bathroom and many other ideas. Membership to the Richardson Senior Center is not required.  

Time: 9:30 a.m. (Saturday)
Second class takes place June 28
Location: Richardson Senior Center, 820 W. Arapaho Rd. 
Admission: $25, plus an $25 supply fee due to instructor the day of class
Additional details: Call 972-744-7800 to register and for more information 

 

A Tour of the Solar System 

Kids ages 3-8 can join the Richardson Public Library for a fun and interactive tour of our Solar System. They will learn about how solar systems form, the Sun and our planets, the Kuiper Belt and more. Handouts and prizes will be available. Presented by NASA Solar System Ambassador Michelle Wilde.  

Time: 2-3:30 p.m. (Saturday)
Location: City Council Chamber, Richardson City Hall
2360 Campbell Creek Blvd., Suite 525
Admission: Free, registration required
Call 972-744-4358 or visit the Youth Services Help Desk to register
Additional details: A Tour of the Solar System

 

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 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 

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June 22

Made in the Shade 

Join the Richardson Community Band at Huffhines Park and cook off with some Queen, Disney and even John Williams. Bring your light saber and get ready to feel the force.  

Time: 7 p.m. (Sunday)
Location: Huffhines Park, 300 N. Plano Rd. 
Admission: Free
Additional details: www.richardsoncommunityband.org

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June 23

Nite! Nite! Bedtime Stories 

Kids ages 3-7 can join the Richardson Public Library to wind down with songs, books, flannels and other bedtime activities. They can wear their favorite comfy pajamas and bring a stuffed animal along.  

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

 

Dixieland Band 

Enjoy an afternoon of fun and dancing featuring the Dixieland Band. Membership to the Richardson Senior Center is not required.  

Time: 1:30 p.m. (Monday)
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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June 24

Miss Texas/Miss Texas Teen Preliminaries 

The Richardson Eisemann Center will once again host the Miss Texas/Miss Texas Teen scholarship competitions.  

Time: 7 p.m. (June 24-26)
Finals will take place June 28
Location: Hill Performance Hall, Eisemann Center
Admission: $50-$125
Additional details: Event | Eisemann Center  

 

Teen Program – Craft Cafe 

Teens ages 13-18 can join the Richardson Public Library to hang out and get creative. They can bring their own projects to work on or try something new with the Library’s materials on hand. Light refreshments and craft materials provided while supplies last.  

Time: 7-8 p.m. (Tuesday)
Location: YS Storytime Room, Richardson Public Library
2360 Campbell Creek Blvd., Suite 500
Admission: Free
Additional details: Teen Program - Craft Cafe

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June 25

Alamo Drafthouse Advance Screening: “F1 the Movie” 

Join Alamo Drafthouse for early access to the film “F1 the Movie.” Be among the first to catch the F1 action before anyone else.  

Time: 7 p.m. (Wednesday)
Location: Alamo Drafthouse, 100 S. Central Expy. 
Admission: $12.95
Additional details: Alamo Drafthouse Cinema

 

FDR’s Mistresses Talk 

The general public knew Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt as a happily married couple, yet several women in Roosevelt’s life saw him differently. They knew what most American’s didn’t, that his body had been ravaged by polio. Roosevelt’s mistresses joined with reporters, photographers, White House staff and Secret Service agents to deliberately hide FDR’s disability. Join the Richardson Senior Center for this discuss.  

Time: 1 p.m. (Wednesday)
Location: Richardson Senior Center, 820 W. Arapaho Rd. 
Admission: Free, registration required
Additional details: Call 972-744-7800 to register and for more information 

 

Connecting to WiFi with an iPhone 

Stay connected without the fuss! Explore how to manage WiFi and Bluetooth connections on your iPhone, ensuring you’re always online and ready to explore the digital world or chat with loved ones. 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 June 24
Additional details: Call 972-744-7800 to register and for more information 

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CRASE: Civilian Response to Active Shooter Event – Registration Open 

The Richardson Police Department is offering CRASE (Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events) training to the community. This important, evidence-based program was developed by the Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training (ALERRT) Center at Texas State University. CRASE is designed to empower civilians with proactive strategies to help survive an active shooter or other violent critical incident. 

Time: 8 a.m.-noon (June 28)
Location: Richardson Police Department, 200 N. Greenville Ave. 
Admission: Free, registration required
Additional details: CRASE Training | Richardson Police Department 

 

Richardson Disc Golf Tournament – Registration Now Open 

Registration is now open for Richardson Disc Golf Tournament. The tournament will consist of one round with 18 holes.  

Time: 8:30 a.m. tee time (shotgun start) (July 12)
Location: Breckinridge Park, Complex C, 3555 Brand Rd. 
Admission: $30
Additional details: Activity detail | City of Richardson Parks and Recreation

 

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

 

 

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