Aug. 6-13

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.  

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Aug. 6

“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 

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Aug. 7

 

Cookies with a Cop 

This is a fun meet and greet with Richardson Police Officers. Enjoy a cookie and speak with officers about any questions or concerns you may have.  

Time: 2-4 p.m. (Thursday)
Location: Chick-Fil-A, 1400 E. Renner Rd. 
Admission: Free
Additional details: Cookie With A Cop

 

North Texas Job Fair 

The City of Richardson will be at the North Texas Job Fair. This is an opportunity to seek new employment opportunities across a wide range of companies.  

Time: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. (Thursday)
Location: Globe Life Field, 734 Stadium Dr., Arlington, TX
Admission: Free, registration required
Additional details: www.myntxjobs.com  

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Aug. 8

 

CityLine Night Market + Live Music 

The City Line Night Market takes place on the second Friday of each month. Enjoy live music and shop from more than 40 booths featuring handmade and vintage goods. Lawn chairs, picnic blankets and pups are welcomed and encouraged.  

Time: 6-10 p.m. (Friday)
Location: CityLine Plaza, 1150 State St. 
Admission: Free
Additional details: CityLine Night Market + Live Music

 

“Be My Baby” 

John, an irascible Scotsman and an uptight English woman, Maude, both in their late 50s, take on the journey of a lifetime. They are brought together when his ward marries her niece. Then, when the young couple decides to adopt a newborn baby, the older couple has to travel 6,000 miles to California to pick up the child and bring her safely home to Scotland. The problem is, John and Maude despise each other. To make matters worse, they get stranded in San Francisco for several weeks and are expected to jointly care for the helpless newborn. There they form a new partnership and learn some startling lessons about life and love.  

Time: 7:30 p.m. (Thursday), 8 p.m. (Friday & Saturday), 2 p.m. (Sunday) 
Runs Aug. 8-31
Location: Richardson Theatre Center, 518 W. Arapaho Rd. 
Admission: $24 adult, $22 students and seniors (Friday & Saturday)
$22 adult, $20 students and seniors (Thursday & Sunday)
Additional details: Be My Baby at Richardson Theatre Centre

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Aug. 9

Teen Program – Candy Sushi: Chocolate Edition 

Learn to craft delicious sushi masterpieces using sweet ingredients like Rice Krispies treats, melted chocolate and various candies. This Richardson Public Library-sponsored program is for teens ages 13-18 only and is associated with the Richardson Reads One Book pick. For more information, visit www.cor.net/OneBook.

Time: 3-4 p.m. (Saturday)
Location: City Council Chamber, Richardson City Hall
2360 Campbell Creek Blvd., Suite 525
Admission: Free
Additional details: Teen Program - Candy Sushi: Chocolate Edition

 

 

Creative Community Circle 

Come gather around a big table and craft alongside other artists/creatives/crafters. Bring your latest art, craft, sewing or other creative project to work on and/or learn how to make an easy, upcycled craft of the month using repurposed materials. This month’s craft is a one-of-a-kind magnet. This Richardson Public Library-sponsored program is for adults and teens. 

Time: 2-3 p.m. (Saturday)
Location: Library Millwood Creek Room, Richardson Public Library
2360 Campbell Creek Blvd., Suite 500
Admission: Free, registration required 
Additional details: Creative Community Circle

 

 

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. (Saturday)
Other classes include Aug. 16 & 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 

 

Saturday Morning Kids 

Join the Richardson Public Library for a family storytime program geared toward children ages 3-6 years. All children must be accompanied by at least one adult.  

Time: 10:30-11 a.m. (Saturday)
Location: City Council Chamber, Richardson City Hall
2360 Campbell Creek Blvd., Suite 525
Admission: Free
Additional details: Saturday Morning Kids

 

File Backup 

Discover your options for safekeeping your files and how to protect your data in each situation. This Richardson Public Library-sponsored program is for adults. 

Time: 10:30 a.m.-noon (Saturday)
Location: Millwood Creek Room, Richardson Public Library
2360 Campbell Creek Blvd., Suite 500
Admission: Free, registration and a valid RPL card in good standing required
Call 972-744-4355 to register
Additional details: File Backup

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Aug. 10

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 

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Aug. 11

Sip & Script Summertime Modern Calligraphy for Beginners 

Enjoy this beginner-friendly modern calligraphy workshop at CityLine Plaza. Enjoy hands-on instruction and leave with a full beginner kit that includes nibs, ink, a pen holder, guides and more.  

Time: 4:30-6:30 p.m. (Monday)
Location: CityLine Plaza, 1150 State St. 
Admission: $65, purchase tickets here 
Additional details: CLASS SERIES: Sip & Script Summertime Modern Calligraphy for Beginners

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Aug. 12

Smarter Supplementation for Energy, Focus and Longevity sponsored by GNC 

Are you feeling drained, struggling to focus or battling the effects of chronic stress? Learn how nutritional deficiencies contribute to specific symptoms and discover key categories of supplements that can help restore balance to your mind and body.  

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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Aug. 13

Sherrill Park Richardson City Championship – Registration Ends Aug. 13 

Grab your golf clubs and participate in the annual Sherrill Park Richardson City Championship.  

Time: 7:30 a.m. tee times (Aug. 16 & 17)
Location: Sherrill Park Golf Course, 2001 E. Lookout Dr. 
Admission: Registration required, $100 & 2 punches (residents), $150 (residents), $180 (nonresidents)
Call 972-234-1416 or visit the Golf Shop to register
Additional details: Sherril Park Richardson City Championship 

 

The American Revolution (Part 4) 

Join the Richardson Senior Center for the final 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)
Location: Richardson Senior Center, 820 W. Arapaho Rd. 
Admission: Free, registration required
Additional details: Call 972-744-7800 to register and for more information 

 

I Can Do Social Media Too 

Explore popular platforms like Facebook, X and Instagram. Learn how to connect with family, friends and a wider online community. Gain valuable skills to navigate privacy settings, share updates, photos and engage in meaningful conversations. Explore the positive aspects of social media, such as finding new interests, joining groups and staying up to date with current events.  

Time: 2:30 p.m. (Wednesday)
Location: Richardson Senior Center, 820 W. Arapaho Rd. 
Admission: $10, must register by Aug. 12
Additional details: Call 972-744-7800 to register and for more information  

 

In beTWEEN Book Club 

Select, read and talk about the best kids’ books, then take a deeper dive with games, book trailers and more. This Richardson Public Library-sponsored program is for kids ages 9-12.  

Time: 7-7:45 p.m. (Wednesday)
Location: 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: In beTWEEN Book Club

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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

 

Meet and Greet with Dr. Dillahunty sponsored by Methodist Health Center 

Looking for a new doctor? Methodist Richardson Health Clinic would like to introduce Dr. Dillahunty. Come with your questions. Membership to the Richardson Senior Center is not required. 

Time: 10 a.m. (Aug. 19)
Location: Richardson Senior Center, 820 W. Arapaho Rd. 
Admission: Free, registration required
Additional details: Call 972-744-7800 to register and for more information 

 

Around the World Presentation – Yellowstone in Winter 

Join the Richardson Senior Center for a talk that will start in Boseman where you will stay at the Chico Hot Springs resort to warm up in the hot spring pool. You will enter Yellowstone and see bison, elk, wolves and moose along the way. You will also see geysers, fumaroles and paint pots erupting all around against snow covered cliffs and valleys. Then you will make your way by snow machines down through the Grand Tetons and sleigh in the National Elk Refuge. A tour of Jackson will complete this very special trip. Membership to the Senior Center is not required.  

Time: 1 p.m. (Aug. 20)
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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