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Get help planning your weekend and find things to do locally (as well as things you can easily connect to with DART) with the City’s new Richardson Things to Do e-newsletter published weekly.

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Things to Do | July 30-Aug. 6

Things to Do
July 30-Aug. 6

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

Information on how to subscribe to the newsletter can be found at www.cor.net/ThingstoDo.

Wednesday
July 30

“Floating World of the Cloud Quilt” at Crow Museum of Asian Art

In this multimedia, immersive installation, Saya Woolfalk created a dynamic interplay of symbols and imagery by drawing on her vast analog and digital archives of past projects, “quilting” together historical elements from the fictional world she created known as the Empathic Universe. The installation is set up as an infinity loop, allowing the audience to experience what being immersed in that universe feels like, engaging in continuous and complex interactions and responses with its residents.

Time: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. (Tuesday-Sunday)
Runs through Sept. 7
Location: The Crow Museum at UT Dallas, Edith and Peter O’Donnel, Jr. Athenaeum
777 Loop Rd.
Admission: Free
Additional details: Saya Woolfalk: Floating World of the Cloud Quilt – Crow Museum

Thursday
July 31

Panel Discussion: “Women as Perpetrators”

Attend this thought-provoking event exploring the complex roles of women in the context of Nazi crimes and postwar justice. Through historical, legal and artistic lenses, speakers will shed light on the often-overlooked involvement of women as perpetrators, witnesses and observers. Speakers include Dr. Mehak Burza, Dr. Batya Brutin and Professor Nils Roemer; with Professor Lily Zamir as moderator. Jointly presented by the Ackerman Center for Holocaust Studies and WHISC (Women in the Holocaust-International Study Center).

Time: Noon (Thursday)
Location: Virtual, a Zoom link will be provided upon registration
Admission: Free, registration required
Additional details: Women As Perpetrators

Friday
Aug. 1

Adaptive Bowling Night

Have you ever wanted to bowl a perfect 300? Come out for a night of fun at Plano Super Bowl to try and bowl your first 300 game with friends.

Time: 5:30-8:30 p.m. (Friday)
Location: Plano Super Bowl, 2521 K Ave., Plano, TX
(pickup and drop off will be at this location)
Admission: $20 (shoes included in price), plus additional money to cover food
Additional details: Activity detail | City of Richardson Parks and Recreation
Activity #46427

Saturday
Aug. 2

Richardson Parks and Recreation Open House

Come and see all that the City of Richardson Parks and Recreation has to offer. Programs, activities, special events, sports and more. Classes from the recreation centers include arts, dance, drama, technology, martial arts, fitness and a variety of sports as well as the gymnastics and tennis centers. Sign up for some awesome door prizes.

Time: 1-4 p.m. (Saturday)
Location: Huffhines Recreation Center, 200 N. Plano Rd.
Admission: Free
Additional details: www.cor.net/Parks

Art for All! Art for All!

Enjoy a smorgasbord of craft supplies and be as smart as you like. It’s your opportunity to make whatever springs to your imagination. This Richardson Public Library-sponsored program is for all ages.

Time: 3-5 p.m. (Saturday)
Location: YS Storytime Room, Richardson Public Library
2360 Campbell Creek Blvd., Suite 500
Admission: Free
Additional details: Art for All! All for Art!

Tales for Tails: Meet the Heart of Texas Therapy Dogs!

Dog lovers of all ages can join the Richardson Public Library and meet the friendly pups from the Tales for Tails program. Learn about their journey to becoming therapy dogs, then enjoy cuddles, wags and fun photo ops.

Time: 2-3 p.m. (Saturday)
Location: City Council Chamber, Richardson City Hall
2360 Campbell Creek Blvd., Suite 525
Admission: Free
Additional details: Tales for Tails: Meet the Heart of Texas Therapy Dogs!

Family Improv Nite: Under the Big Top

Bring the kids out for a night of family fun at The Core Theatre.

Time: 7:30 p.m. (Saturday)
Location: The Core Theatre, 518 W. Arapaho Rd.
Admission: $10 adults & seniors, $5 students
Additional details: THE CORE THEATRE Presents: Family Improv

Sunday
Aug. 3

“Something Rotten”

Two brothers set out to write the world’s first musical in this hilarious mash-up of 16th century Shakespeare and 21st century Broadway.

Time: 7:30 p.m. (Friday & Saturday), 2 p.m. (Sunday)
Runs through Aug. 3
Location: Repertory Company Theatre, 770 N. Coit Rd.
Admission: $36 adults, $20 youth (13-18)
Additional details: Musicals, Theatre Education - Repertory Company Theatre

RCBeboppers Jazz Time!

Join the Richardson Community Band for its annual jazz month. The band will play oldies, newbies and bring back Catherine Nodurft to sing jazz favorites.

Time: 7 p.m. (Sunday)
Location: First United Methodist Church Richardson, 503 N. Central Expy.
Admission: Free
Additional details: Richardson Community Band

Aug. 4

Alamo Drafthouse Time Capsule (1995): “Tales from the Hood”

Join Alamo Drafthouse and go back in time to watch this 1995 classic, executive produced by Spike Lee, “Tales from the Hood.”

Time: 7 p.m. (Monday)
Location: Alamo Drafthouse, 100 S. Central Expy.
Admission: $13.49
Additional details: Alamo Drafthouse Cinema

Tuesday
Aug. 5

Improving Sleep Naturally sponsored by Altered States Wellness

Learn relaxation techniques, bedtime habits and tips to help you fall asleep faster, stay asleep longer and wake up feeling refreshed. 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

Aug. 6

The American Revolution (Part 3)

Join the Richardson Senior Center for the third part of this informal four-part presentation on the American Revolution. It will be presented by Richard Cudlipp. Membership to the Senior Center is not required.

Time: 1 p.m. (Wednesday)
Aug. 13 (Part 4)
Location: Richardson Senior Center, 820 W. Arapaho Rd.
Admission: Free, registration required
Additional details: Call 972-744-7800 to register and for more information

Upcoming

Food Preservation Workshop

Home canning, freezing and drying continues to be popular methods of preserving foods at home. It is important that safe preservation methods and tested recipes be followed for the prevention of food-borne illness and spoilage. Join the Richardson Senior Center to focus on food safety, freezing, dehydrating and water bath canning through hands on education. Membership to the Senior Center is not required.

Time: 9 a.m. (Aug. 9)
Other classes include Aug. 16 and 23
Location: Richardson Senior Center, 820 W. Arapaho Rd.
Admission: $35, registration required
Additional details: Call 972-744-7800 to register and for more information

Dive-In Movies – “Mean Girls”

Splash into the lap pool or float through the lazy river during this Dive-In Movies event at Heights Family Aquatics Center. Those 18 and older can watch “Mean Girls.” Lifeguards will be on duty. All rules of the pool must be followed. Concessions will be for sale.

Time: Movie will start at sunset shortly after 8:30 p.m. (Aug. 15)
Location: Heights Family Aquatic Center, 709 W. Arapaho Rd.
Admission: $6 (online), $10 (at the gate)
Must be 18 years or older to attend
Additional details: Summer Movie Series

Adaptive Wild West Hoedown – Registration Open

Come dressed in your best western attire for a rip snortin' good time. Enjoy a spectacular Texas chuckwagon style dinner with music, dancing and prizes up for grabs.

Time: 7-9:30 p.m. (Aug. 15)
Location: Heights Recreation Center, 711 W. Arapaho Rd.
Admission: $30 (resident), $32 (nonresident)
Food tickets for parents/caregivers can be purchased on site for $10
Additional details: Activity detail | City of Richardson Parks and Recreation