Feb. 11-18

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“A Murder is Announced”

An announcement in the local paper states the time and place when a murder is to occur in Miss Blacklock’s Victorian house. The victim is not one of the house’s several occupants, but an unexpected and unknown visitor. What follows is a classic Agatha Christie puzzle of mixed motives, concealed identities, a second death and a determined inspector grimly following the case’s twists and turns. Fortunately, Miss Marple is on hand to provide the solution, at some risk to herself, in a dramatic final confrontation. 

Time: 8 p.m. (Friday-Saturday), 7:30 p.m. (Thursday), 2 p.m. (Sunday)
Runs through March 1
Location: Richardson Theatre Centre, 518 W. Arapaho Rd. 
Admission: $22 seniors & students, $24 adults 
Additional details: www.richardsontheatrecentre.net

Rotary Spirit Nights 

Bring your friends and family out for a meal at Spin Pizza. A percentage of proceeds will go toward the Richardson East Rotary Foundation’s signature project, Annie’s Place.  

Time: 4-9 p.m. (Feb. 11)  
Location: Spin Pizza, 348 W. Campbell Rd. 
Admission: Cost of meal, use promo code: GIVEBACK
Additional details: www.cor.net/AnniesPlace

Shen Yun: A Heavenly Gift 

Shen Yun invites you to travel back to the magical world of ancient China. Experience a lost culture through the incredible art of classical Chinese dance, and see the legends come to life. Shen Yun makes this possible by pushing the boundaries of the performing arts, with a unique blend of stunning costuming, high-tech backdrops and an orchestra like no other.  

Time: 7:30 p.m. (Feb. 11)
Location: Hill Performance Hall, Eisemann Center
2351 Performance Dr. 
Admission: $88.50-$215.50
Additional details: Shen Yun: A Heavenly Gift Details| Eisemann Center

In beTWEEN Book Club 

Read the best of the best books for tweens from curated book lists to award winners. Readers select a book each month and join the round table discussion. Lists are explored through book trailers, blurbs and first chapters. This Richardson Public Library-sponsored program is for kids ages 9-12.  

Time: 7-7:45 p.m. (Feb. 11)
Location: YS Storytime Room, Richardson Public Library
2630 Campbell Creek Blvd., Suite 500
Admission: Registration required
Call 972-744-4358 or visit the Youth Services Help Desk to register
Additional details: In beTWEEN Book Club

 
Feb. 12

Healthier Texas Community Challenge: Boot Camp 

Participate in the Healthier Texas Community Challenge and attend a group boot camp fitness class.  

Time: 6:30 p.m. (Feb. 12)
Location: Heights Recreation Center, 711 W. Arapaho Rd. 
Admission: Free
Additional details: Healthier Texas Community Challenge

R.O.V.E.R. Roams! 

Join Richardson Public Library’s outreach van, R.O.V.E.R., for stories, crafts, games and discovery in the park. Library staff will pop up at Huffhines Park for free fun for kids and families.  

Time: 5-6 p.m. (Feb. 12)  
Location: Huffhines Park, 1500 Apollo Rd. 
Admission: Free
Additional details: R.O.V.E.R. Roams!

“Book Club Tour: Attribution”

Join Book Club Tours at Southern Methodist University’s Meadows Museum. Read the book “Attribution” by Linda Moore, then join the Richardson Public Library for a docent-led tour at the museum that connects the book to work in Meadows’ galleries.  

Time: 6-7:30 p.m. (Feb. 12)
Location: SMU Meadows Museum, 5900 Bishop Blvd., Dallas, TX
Admission: Free, registration required
E-mail Keri.Samples@cor.gov to register, parking at the museum is free
Additional details: Book Club Tour: Attribution

Feb. 13

Sinatra and Bublé 

Get ready for a night of romance, nostalgia and timeless music with a special Valentine tribute show featuring the legendary sounds of Frank Sinatra and Michael Bublé. Experience the most romantic music on Earth starring the incredibly talented Dave Halston performing the music of Sinatra and Las Vegas sensation Michael Nugent performing the hits of Bublé. 

Time: 7:30 p.m. (Feb. 13)
Location: Hill Performance Hall, Eisemann Center
2351 Performance Dr. 
Admission: $59.50-$97
Additional details: Sinatra and Bublé Details | Eisemann Center 

Richardson Symphony Orchestra Beaujolais Bash 

This elegant, French-inspired evening features live performances by Richardson Symphony Orchestra (RSO) musicians; French food paired with five different French wines; plus, prize drawings and a live auction. Proceeds support the RSO’s education and community engagement programs.  

Time: 7-10 p.m. (Feb. 13)
Location: Richardson Woman’s Club, 2005 N. Cilffe Dr. 
Admission: $100, Richardson Symphony Orchestra Beaujolais Bash tickets required
Additional details: Save the date: Beaujolais Bash

2026 Lunar New Year Festival 

The Center for Asian Studies at University of Texas at Dallas, Texas Cultural Exchange Center (TCEC) and Dallas Huayun Orchestra jointly present a multicultural arts festival showcasing ethnic instrumental performances and dances. Celebrate Eastern and Western cultures and welcome the Year of the Horse.  

Time: 7 p.m. (Feb. 13)
Location: Edith O’Donnell Arts & Technology Building (ATC)., 800 W. Campbell Rd. 
Admission: $10, 2026 Lunar New Year Festival tickets required (free for seniors, children and UTD Comet Card holders)
Additional details: 2026 Lunar New Year Festival

Alamo Drafthouse Costume Screening: “Wuthering Heights” (2026) 

Party like it’s 1779 for this costume screening of “Wuthering Heights.” Arrive in your finest late 18th- century attire. There will be a live host, prizes and a themed cocktail menu.  

Time: 7 p.m. (Feb. 13)
Location: Alamo Drafthouse, 100 S. Central Expy.
Admission: $14.99
Additional details: Alamo Drafthouse Cinema “Wuthering Heights” 

Feb. 14

Teen Program – Adulting 101: Credit Cards & Loans 

Credit cards, loans and interest rates can be confusing. Special guests from the Texans Credit Union will break it all down so you can take charge of your financial future. This Richardson Public Library-sponsored program is for teens ages 13-18.  

Time: 3-4 p.m. (Feb. 14)
Location: YS Storytime Room, Richardson Public Library
2360 Campbell Creek Blvd., Suite 500
Admission: Free
Additional details: Teen Program - Adulting 101: Credit Cards & Loans

Jazzy, Bluesy, Playful 

Join the Chamber Music International as outstanding artists bring a Mozart Sonata followed by fascinating works of Elgar, Janáček and Jenny.  

Time: 7:30 p.m. (Feb. 14)
Location: St. Barnabus Presbyterian Church, 1220 W. Belt Line Rd. 
Admission: $45 adults, $40 seniors, $15 students
Additional details: February 14: Jazzy, Bluesy, Playful

“The Simon & Garfunkel Story”

“The Simon & Garfunkel Story” is touring North America again this year. Using huge projection photos and original film footage, this story features a full live band performing all the hits including “Mrs. Robinson,” “Cecilia,” “Bridge Over Troubled Water,” “Homeward Bound” and many more.  

Time: 8 p.m. (Feb. 14)
Location: Hill Performance Hall, Eisemann Center
2351 Performance Dr. 
Admission: $49-$81
Additional details: “The Simon & Garfunkel Story” Details | Eisemann Center 

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. (Feb. 14)
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.  

Time: 10:30 a.m.-noon (Feb. 14)
Location: Library Millwood Creek Room, Richardson Public Library
2360 Campbell Creek Blvd., Suite 500
Admission: Free, registration and a current RPL card required
Additional details: File Backup

Love Songs 

Join the Richardson Community Chorale to celebrate Valentine’s Day with an afternoon performance.  

Time: 3 p.m. (Feb. 14)
Location: First Presbyterian Church Richardson, 271 Walton St. 
Admission: Free
Additional details: Richardson Community Chorale – Sing for Joy!

All About the Birds and the Bees 

Join the John Bunker Sands Wetland Center for this entertaining, educational talk that makes a great date night fun for anyone. Janet D. Smith, a master naturalist, master gardener and native plant expert describes what really goes on in our gardens – pollination. Learn how flowers lure insects to help with reproduction and how they reward the pollinators. The evening will begin with a guided walk followed by s’mores and mocktails around a firepit.  

Time: 4-7 p.m. (Feb. 14)
Location: John Bunker Sands Wetland Center, 655 Martin Ln., Combine, TX
Admission: $20, registration required
Additional details: John Bunker Sands Wetland Center 

Feb. 15

Lunar New Year 

The City of Richardson, The CORE District, the Dallas Chinese Community Center and DFW Chinatown invite you to attend the 2026 Lunar New Year festival, celebrating the Year of the Horse.  

Time: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. (Feb. 15)
Location: DFW Chinatown, 400 N. Greenville Ave.
Admission: Free
Additional details: Lunar New Year 2026 | The CORE District

The Great American Road Trip Part 1 

The Richardson Community Band is bringing in the new year with a musical road trip across the country. The band will start on the east coast for this concert and work its way west.  

Time: 3 p.m. (Feb. 15)
Location: Hill Performance Hall, Eisemann Center
2351 Performance Dr. 
Admission: Free ticket required
Additional details: Richardson Community Band

“To Kill a Mockingbird”

“To Kill a Mockingbird” is a coming-of-age story narrated by a young girl named Scout Finch, who lives in the fictional town of Maycomb, Alabama, during the 1930s. The novel follows Scout, her brother Jem, and their widowed father, lawyer Atticus Finch. While Scout and her brother are fascinated by their reclusive neighbor Boo Radley, Atticus takes on the defense of a Black man, Tom Robinson, who is falsely accused of a crime. The trial reveals the deep south’s deep-seated racism, and the children learn about prejudice, morality and empathy through these events. 

Time: 8 p.m. (Thursday–Saturday), 3 p.m. (Sunday) 
Runs through Feb. 15
Location: The Core Theatre, 518 W. Arapaho Rd.
Admission: $20 adults & seniors, $15 students
Additional details: THE CORE THEATRE Presents: To Kill a Mockingbird

Alamo Drafthouse Family Movie Party: “Goat” 

Bring everyone out for a family movie party to watch “Goat.” The event will feature a live host, interactive games and props. The props will include items such as a mini basketball set, custom shoelaces and a squeeze water bottle.  

Time: 11:30 a.m. (Feb. 15)
Location: Alamo Drafthouse, 100 S. Central Expy. 
Admission: $17
Additional details: Alamo Drafthouse Cinema “Goat”   

Groundbreakers: Post-War Japan and Korea from the DMA Collection 

“Groundbreakers” brings together artists who played with materiality, space and performance in postwar Japan and Korea after the 1950s. This exhibition is organized by The University of Texas at Dallas in collaboration with The Dallas Museum of Art.  

Time: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. (Tuesday-Sunday)  
Exhibit runs through July 26
Location: Edith and Peter O’Donnell Jr. Anthenaeum, Dallas Museum of Art Gallery
777 Loop Rd. SW
Admission: Free
Additional details: Groundbreakers: Post-War Japan and Korea from the DMA Collection

Feb. 17

Say it with Flowers Nebula Exhibit

Step into the quiet world of botanical symbolism. Drawn from the Lousie B. Belsterling Botanical Collection, these illustrations reveal how flowers have carried meaning across cultures and time.  

Time: Monday-Friday (Available through March 23)
Location: Third floor of the Eugene McDermott Library, 800 W. Campbell Rd.
Admission: Free
Additional details: Say it with Flowers Nebula Exhibit

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Feb. 18

Wednesdays @11: Fine Motor Fun 

Help little hands grow stronger and more confident with fun, hands-on activities that boost dexterity, hand-eye coordination and overall fine motor skills. This Richardson Public Library-sponsored program is for kids ages 3-5. Children must be accompanied by an adult.  

Time: 11-11:45 a.m. (Feb. 18)
Location: YS Storytime Room, Richardson Public Library
2360 Campbell Creek Blvd., Suite 500
Admission: Free
Additional details: Wednesdays @11: Fine Motor Fun

Texting on an Apple iPhone/iPad 

Learn how to share text, photos and other information using the iPhone iMessage app. A must-know skill.  

Time: 2:30 p.m. (Feb. 18)
Location: Richardson Senior Center, 820 W. Arapaho Rd. 
Admission: $10, registration required
Must register by Feb. 17
Additional details: Call 972-744-4800 to register and for more information  

Adaptive Valentine Jubilee 

Celebrate the romantic holiday with dinner and a dance. No date is necessary, so come enjoy an evening with friends. There will be plenty of fun with food, dancing, contests and more. Space is limited, so sign up today.  

Time: 7-9:30 p.m. (Feb. 20)
Location: Heights Recreation Center, 711 W. Arapaho Rd. 
Admission: $30
Additional details: Adaptive Valentine Jubilee Details | City of Richardson Parks and Recreation

Bath Bomb and Soy Candle Workshop 

Pamper yourself and a friend. Join the Richardson Senior Center to make your own soy candle and bath bomb set. Pick your colors and scents. You will make two of each.  

Time: 9:30 a.m. (Feb. 21)
Location: Richardson Senior Center, 820 W. Arapaho Rd.
Admission: $40
Additional details: Call 972-744-7800 to register and for more information 

Daddy Daughter Dance – Disco Cowgirl: Tickets on Sale

Attend the annual Daddy Daughter Dance and enjoy a lovely evening filled with dancing, dinner, games, photo opportunities and creating core memories with your little sweetheart. Dinner is included with the price. A professional DJ will keep the dancefloor busy all night. Photo booths are self-service and free. A prize will be given out to the daughter with the most on-theme outfit, but themed outfits are not required. The theme of the event is Disco Cowgirl.  

Time: 6:30-9 p.m., prizes at 8 p.m.  
(March 13)
Location: Richardson Senior Center, 820 W. Arapaho Rd. 
Admission: $35 (resident), $37 (nonresident), ticket required
Additional details: Daddy Daughter Dance Details | City of Richardson Parks and Recreation
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