Aug. 13-20

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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“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 through Aug. 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. 13

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 only.

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

 

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, registration ends Aug. 13
Additional details: Sherril Park Richardson City Championship

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Aug. 14

Teen Graphic Novel Book Club 

Dive into thrilling stories, amazing artwork and fun discussions with fellow graphic novel fans. This Richardson Public Library-sponsored program is for teens ages 13-18 only.  

Time: 7-8 p.m. (Thursday)
Location: Spring Creek Conference 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: Teen Graphic Novel Book Club

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Aug. 15

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. (Friday)
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. (Friday)
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

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Aug. 16

Dog Splash Day

Join Furry Friends of Richardson and the Animal Shelter for a fun day at the pool with your pup.  

Time: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. (Saturday)
Location: Terrace Pool, 300 N. Lois Ln.
Admission: $5 (dog), $2 (person)
Additional details: Dog Splash Day

 

St. Barnabas Health Fair 

Join St. Barnabas Presbyterian Church for its annual Health Fair. This free community event promotes health and wellness for families in Richardson and the surrounding areas. The event will feature free school-age immunizations, free health screenings and health and wellness resources.  

Time: 9 a.m.-noon (Saturday)
Location: St. Barnabas Presbyterian Church, 1220. W. Belt Line Rd. 
Admission: Free
Additional details: Health Fair  

 

Benise: 25 Years of Passion 

Benise, “The Prince of Spanish Guitar,” and his Emmy Award-winning production come to town as part of his global tour. Armed with his Spanish guitar, Benise will take the audience on an unprecedented and epic adventure through Spanish Flamenco, Cuban Salsa, Brazilian Samba, Parisian Waltz, exotic drumming and more.  

Time: 7:30 p.m. (Saturday)
Location: Hill Performance Hall, Eisemann Center
Admission: $40-$69
Additional details: Event | Eisemann Center 

 

Town North Concert Band 

The Town North Concert Band will perform a variety of entertaining concert band music including Broadway and movie themes, marches, popular music and classical transcriptions that is sure to please all. This Richardson Public Library-sponsored program is for all ages.  

Time: 1-2 p.m. (Saturday)
Location: Richardson City Hall, 2360 Campbell Creek Blvd., Suite 525
Admission: Free
Additional details: Town North Concert Band

 

Piano Men: Generations 

This is a high-octane, emotionally charged musical journey led by a dynamic father-son duo and their world-class band, celebrating the iconic hits of Billy Joel and Elton John.  

Time: 8 p.m. (Saturday)
Location: Bank of America Theatre, Eisemann Center 
Admission: $47-$67 
Additional details: Event | Eisemann Center

 

3D Printing Beginner 

This is an introduction to Tinkercad. In the hands-on class, participants will navigate through Tinkercad’s main 3D design resources, manipulate Tinkercad’s basic geometric shapes, export a 3D model for printing and print on the Library’s 3D printer. This Richardson Public Library-sponsored program is for adults with a valid RPL card.  

Time: 10:30 a.m.-noon (Saturday)
Location: Library Millwood Creek Room, Richardson Public Library
2360 Campbell Creek Blvd., Suite 500
Admission: Free, registration and a valid RPL card required
Call 972-744-4355 to register
Additional details: 3D Printing Beginner

 

 

3rd Saturday Guided Boardwalk Tour 

Learn about the John Bunker Sands Wetland Center’s special ecosystem’s flora, fauna and the fascinating history of the property. Attendees will also learn about the 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 

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Aug. 17

RCBeboppers Cook and Sizzle 

Jazz is the true American art form, so join the Richardson Community Band and revel in the great variety the RCBeboppers bring to its August jazz month.  

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

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Aug. 18

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. 19

Smart Art! 

Kids ages 9-12 can get creative and learn something new as the Richardson Public Library explores 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!

 

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

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. (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. 20

Around the World Presentation – Yellowstone in Winter 

Join the Richardson Senior Center for a talk that will start in Bozeman 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. (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 

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Say Goodbye to Summer 

Celebrate the last days of summer with a cookout. Then enjoy some free entertainment by the New Horizon Band at 1 p.m. 

Time: 11:30 a.m. (lunch), 1 p.m. (concert) (Aug. 28)
Location: Richardson Senior Center, 820 W. Arapaho Rd. 
Admission: $3 for lunch, registration required
Additional details: Call 972-744-7800 to register and for more information 

 

 

 

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