Aug. 27-Sept. 3

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

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Aug. 27

“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 

 
Aug. 28

PM Pints – Igniting Innovation & International Growth in Richardson 

Enjoy this insightful fireside chat exploring the dynamic partnership between Startup Runway and the City of Richardson. This conversation will spotlight how this strategic alliance is accelerating innovation and creating a launchpad for startups, particularly those with international roots. City of Richardson Economic Development Director, Chris Shacklett, and Startup Runway CEO, Mahesh Nandyala, will discuss how this collaboration supports Richardson’s continued growth as a global business hub.  

Time: 5-7 p.m. (Thursday)
Location: Richardson IQ^®HQ, 1302 E. Collins Blvd. 
Admission: Free, registration required
Additional details: Igniting Innovation & International Growth in Richardson

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) (Thursday)
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 

Alamo Drafthouse: “Jaws” 50th Anniversary 

Join Alamo Drafthouse to watch the 1970s classic “Jaws” from director Steven Spielberg.  

Time: 4 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. (Aug. 28) 
7 p.m. (Aug. 28, 29, 30 & 31)
Location: Alamo Drafthouse, 100 S. Central Expy. 
Admission: $13.99 (Aug. 28 - 4 p.m., Aug. 29, 30, & 31 - 3:30 p.m.),
$16.99 (Aug. 28 - 7:30 p.m., Aug. 29, 30, 31 & Sept. 1 - 7 p.m.)
Additional details: Dallas/Fort Worth | Alamo Drafthouse Cinema

15th Annual Richardson Real Heroes “Annie Awards” Celebration

Local nonprofit Richardson Real Heroes hosts its annual awards celebration honoring local volunteers for outstanding service to the community. This year’s honorees are Dr. Mona Alnaeemi and Neil Stampe. The special guest is singer/songwriter/speaker Sara Hickman who was named Official Texas State Musician 2010. A dessert reception with live music will follow the program.  

Time: 7 p.m. (Thursday)
Location: Bank of America Theatre, Eisemann Center
Admission: Free ticket required
Additional details: www.richardsonrealheroes.com/awardscelebration

Aug. 29

“Of Mice and Men” 

Time: 8 p.m. (Friday & Saturday), 3 p.m. (Sunday)
Runs Aug. 29-Sept. 14
Location: The Core Theatre, 518 W. Arapaho Rd. 
Admission: $20 adults & seniors, $15 students
Additional details: THE CORE THEATRE Presents: Of Mice and Men 

Aug. 30

Prairie Creek: A Waterway, Wetland and Wildscape 

Join North Texas Master Naturalists Sean and Chrissy Cortez-Mathis for a fascinating journey through one of Richardson’s hidden wetlands. Explore the transition from marsh to prairie, discover the many creatures that call this urban ecosystem home and learn how you can help preserve this beautiful space. This Library-sponsored event is for adults and teens.  

Time: 1:30-3 p.m. (Saturday)
Location: Richardson City Hall, 2360 Campbell Creek Blvd., Suite 525
Admission: Free
Additional details: Prairie Creek: A Waterway, Wetland and Wildscape

Investing 101 and Beyond 

Gain an understanding of the components of investing: how to save, how to invest and how to weigh risk. Learn about diversification, asset allocation, costs, choosing the right investments and staying true to your playbook when confronted by obstacles. 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
Additional details: Investing 101 and Beyond

“Waterloo” 

“Waterloo” is the high-energy, unforgettable tribute show that brings the music, the glamour and the electrifying energy of ABBA back to the stage.  

Time: 7:30 p.m. (Saturday)
Location: Hill Performance Hall, Eisemann Center
Admission: $55-$90
Additional details: Event | Eisemann Center  

Saturday Morning Kids 

Join the Richardson Public Library for a family storytime 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

Varadarajam Upasmahe 

Harinie’s journey in dance is nothing short of tapasya – a lifelong pursuit of grace, discipline and devotion. Today, she stands as an artist of national and international acclaim, seamlessly blending technical finesse with a deep-rooted reverence for tradition.  

Time: 4 p.m. (Saturday)
Location: Bank of America Theatre, Eisemann Center
Admission: $25-$125
Additional details: Event | Eisemann Center  

Aug. 31

“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

Sept. 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 

Sept. 2

Skin Cancer sponsored by Riemenschneider with Arborshade Dermatology 

Skin cancer is the most common cancer affecting one in five people by the age of 70. Learn more about why aging increases the risk of developing skin cancer and what we can do to treat and prevent this important problem.  

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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Sept. 3

Wednesdays @ 11: It’s Duplo Day! 

Kids ages 2-5 can work on their cognitive and fine motor skills through play and guided activity stations all using Duplo bricks. Children must be accompanied by an adult during this Richardson Public Library-sponsored event.  

Time: 11-11:45 a.m. (Wednesday)
Location: YS Storytime Room, Richardson Public Library
2360 Campbell Creek Blvd., Suite 500
Admission: Free
Additional details: Wednesdays @11: It's Duplo Day!

RROB Author Lecture – Tickets Available

Richardson Reads One Book (RROB) will welcome Rowan Jacobsen, author of “Wild Chocolate,” to discuss his book. Free tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis, until they are gone.  

Time: 6:45 p.m. (doors open), 7:30 p.m. (event begins) (Sept. 16)
Location: First United Methodist Church Richardson, 503 N. Central Expy. 
Admission: Free ticket required
Tickets are limited to two per order and per e-mail address. 
Additional details: Richardson Reads One Book

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