Sept. 3-10

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

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“Of Mice and Men” 

“Of Mice and Men” tells the tale of two great friends and their struggle to live the American dream.  

Time: 8 p.m. (Friday & Saturday), 3 p.m. (Sunday)
Runs through 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 

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Sept. 3

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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Sept. 4

“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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Sept. 5

CityLine Live – Emsy Robinson (Instrumental Rock/R&B) 

Live music returns to CityLine Plaza every weekend in September and October. Bring your friends, pup and enjoy a perfect night of tunes, food and fall evenings under the stars. 

Time: 6-9 p.m. (Friday)
Location: CityLine Plaza, 1150 State St. 
Admission: Free
Additional details: CityLine LIVE featuring Emsy Robinson (Instrumental Rock / R&B)

 

Illuminated Voices on Tour presented by OutLoud Dallas 

Experience an unforgettable evening of live music, powerful performances and spoken word that ignite the imagination. Featuring intergenerational voices from across North Texas, this one-of-a-kind event brings together poetry, song and storytelling to celebrate the vibrant cultural heartbeat of the community.  

Time: 7 p.m. (Friday)
Location: Bank of America Theatre, Eisemann Center
Admission: $25
Additional details: Event | Eisemann Center 

 

“Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Jersey Lily” 

The wit of Oscar Wilde meets the cunning of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Wilde’s muse actress Lillie Langtry (a.k.a the Jersey Lily) presents Holmes with what seems like an open and shut case. However, with his superior powers of deductive reasoning, Sherlock wastes no time in exposing a much more sinister conspiracy. Meanwhile, Oscar Wilde is in the throes of writing his acclaimed “Importance of Being Earnest” and Holmes might inspire some of the play. In a fast-paced ride full of surprises and disguises, Holmes and Watson must do whatever it takes to help their friends while facing their greatest foe.  

Time: 7:30 p.m. (Friday & Saturday), 2 p.m. (Sunday) 
Runs Sept. 5-14
Location: Repertory Company Theatre, 770 N. Coit Rd. 
Admission: $37 (adults), $30 (youth)
Additional details: Musicals, Theatre Education - Repertory Company Theatre

 

First Fridays 

Eisemann Center Presents a small reception on the first Friday night of each month completely free and open to the public to celebrate the new exhibit in the Green Mezzanine Gallery. The exhibiting artist will be available to chat with visitors about their work. This month, Hugh DeWitte presents “Listening to the Land.” 

Time: 6 p.m. (Friday)
Location: Green Mezzanine Gallery, Eisemann Center
Admission: Free
Additional details: Event | Eisemann Center 

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Sept. 6

CityLine Live – Colton Blue (Soul/Country) 

Live music returns to CityLine Plaza every weekend in September and October. Bring your friends, pup and enjoy a perfect night of tunes, food and fall evenings under the stars. 

Time: 6-9 p.m. (Saturday)
Location: CityLine Plaza, 1150 State St. 
Admission: Free
Additional details: CityLine LIVE featuring Colton Blue (Soul / Country)

 

Science Heroes: The Adventure of the Missing Color 

Amazing things happen when science, storytelling and art join forces. Be part of the interactive fun, hands-on experiments and learning at this Science Heroes adventure. This Richardson Public Library-sponsored program is for kids ages five and older.  

Time: 2-3 p.m. (Saturday)
Location: City Council Chamber, Richardson City Hall
2360 Campbell Creek Blvd., Suite 525
Admission: Free
Additional details: Science Heroes: Adventure of the Missing Color

 

1st Saturday Walk & Talk Bird Tour 

Join the John Bunker Sands Wetland Center to learn about the birds that live at the wetland. Learn how to use binoculars and field guides, keep a life list and identify birds.  

Time: 7:30 a.m. (Saturday)
Location: John Bunker Sands Wetland Center, 655 Martin Ln., Combine, TX
Admission: $10, includes admission
Additional details: Programs - John Bunker Sands Wetland Center 

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Sept. 7

Health by Chocolate with Natural Grocers 

Chocolate, as described so well in the 2025 RROB book, can actually be good for us. Taste the quality and learn how to use chocolate to enhance your food and your health. Free samples from Natural Grocers while supplies last. This Richardson Public Library-sponsored program is for adults and teens.  

Time: 2-3 p.m. (Sunday)
Location: Richardson City Hall, 2360 Campbell Creek Blvd., Suite 525
Admission: Free
Additional Details: Health by Chocolate with Natural Grocers

 

Drshyam 2025 presented by Sivoham 

Drshyam is an annual fundraiser based on dance dramas depicting stories from Vedas in classical Indian dance forms (Kuchipudi and Bharatanatyam). The program will also feature students of Sri Bharathi Teerthar Vedapathashala, a part time school in Plano, who will chant the relevant parts of the stories from Vedas as the dancers depict the meaning/essence of these stories in visual dance forms. 

Time: 3 p.m. (Sunday)
Location: Bank of America Theatre, Eisemann Center
Admission: $25-$150
Additional details: Event | Eisemann Center

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Sept. 8

Sip & Script Modern Calligraphy + Pumpkin Lettering for Beginners 

Enjoy a festive night of modern calligraphy at CityLine Plaza. This beginner class comes with a calligraphy kit that includes two nibs, black ink, a straight pen holder, tracing paper and guides. Attendees will also get to letter on faux pumpkins.  

Time: 6-7:30 p.m. (Monday)
Location: CityLine Plaza, 1150 State St. 
Admission: $65, ticket required
Additional details: CLASS SERIES: Sip & Script Modern Calligraphy + Pumpkin Lettering for Beginners

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Sept. 9

 

 

Getting to Know Your City – Sponsored by City of Richardson  

Hear about programs from the Richardson Police Department, Fire-Rescue and Community Services. 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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Sept. 10

Alamo Drafthouse Advanced Screening: “Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale” 

Join Alamo Drafthouse to get early access to “Downtown Abbey: The Grand Finale.” The cinematic return of the global phenomenon follows the Crawley family and their staff as they enter the 1930s.  

Time: 7 p.m. (Wednesday)
Location: Alamo Drafthouse, 100 S. Central Expy. 
Admission: $17.49
Additional details: Alamo Drafthouse Cinema

 

The Story of My Family’s Escape from Communism 

Join the Richardson Senior Center to hear from Sandor Karpathy as they tell the story about how their family was compelled to flee Hungary and eventually resettle in the United States. Membership to the Senior Center is not required.  

Time: 1:30 p.m. (Wednesday)
Location: Richardson Senior Center, 820 W. Arapaho Rd. 
Admission: Free
Additional details: Call 972-744-7800 for more information 

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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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