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Things to Do | June 10-17
June 10-17
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“Kong’s Night Out”
This is the story of what happened in the hotel room next to the hotel room where Ann was whisked out of bed and into the Manhattan night by King Kong. There’s always a backstory. Myron Siegel is a low-end Broadway producer who desperately wants to be high end. Trouble is, he has, for his entire career, been sabotaged by his archrival, who is ultra-famous for making movies about scary jungle creatures.
Time: 7:30 p.m. (Thursday), 8 p.m. (Friday & Saturday), 2 p.m. (Sunday) - Runs through June 28
Location: Richardson Theatre Centre, 518 W. Arapaho Rd.
Admission: $24 adults, $22 students & seniors
Additional details: Kong's Night Out at Richardson Theatre Centre
June 10
Alamo Drafthouse Kids Camp - “Matilda”
Join Alamo Drafthouse for its Kids Camp series. This summer program is dedicated to providing affordable family movies for maximum family fun. Discounted tickets are available for everyone making it easy to bring your budding cinephile to the movies.
Time: 4 p.m. (June 10)
Location: Alamo Drafthouse, 100 S. Central Expy.
Admission: $7
Additional details: Alamo Drafthouse Cinema
In beTWEEN Book Club
Read the best of the best books for tweens from curated book lists to award winners. Readers will 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 only.
Time: 7-7:45 p.m. (June 10)
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: In beTWEEN Book Club
June 11
The IQ® Brew
Discover how brain stimulation is helping people recover after stroke, PTSD and injury by boosting the brain’s natural ability to heal. Hear from the speaker Jane Wiggiton, MD, MSCS.
Time: 8:30-10 a.m. (June 11)
Location: Richardson IQHQ, 1302 E. Collins Blvd.
Admission: Free, registration required
Additional details: Restoring the Brain: Breakthroughs in Recovery and Neuroplasticity
T(h)inker Thursdays – Painted Paper Greek Vases
Learn about the iconic Ancient Greek vases, how they were made, what they were used for and why the Greeks painted them. Then, create your own vase patterns on paper. This Richardson Public Library-sponsored program is for kids ages 9-12 only.
Time: 2-3 p.m. (June 11)
Location: Richardson IQHQ, 1302 E. Collins Blvd.
Admission: Free, registration required
Call 972-744-4358 or visit the Youth Services Help Desk to register
Additional details: T(h)inker Thursdays - Painted Paper Greek Vases
Shelley Carrol Quartet
A protégé of the great tenor saxophonist, Marcel Ivery, Shelley Carrol was honored in 2007 as the Sammons Jazz Artist of the Year. He also plays with the Duke Ellington Orchestra, Sheryl Crow and others. Carrol also takes his own quartet to Japan and Europe.
Time: 7:30 p.m. (June 11)
Location: Bank of America Theatre, Eisemann Center
2351 Performance Dr.
Admission: $25-$30
Additional details: Event | Eisemann Center
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. On the second Thursday of each month, weather permitting, Library staff will pop up at Huffhines Park with free fun for kids and families.
Time: 4-5 p.m. (June 11)
Location: Huffhines Park, 300 N. Plano Rd.
Admission: Free
Additional details: Event Calendar | Richardson, TX
June 12
CityLine Night Market + Live Music
The CityLine Night Market returns on the second Friday of each month through December. Discover more than 30 booths featuring handmade and vintage goods, enjoy live music while you shop and soak in the atmosphere with friends and family.
Time: 6-10 p.m. (June 12)
Location: CityLine Plaza, 1150 State St.
Admission: Free
Additional details: CityLine Night Market + Live Music
June 13
Moth Night
Join the Richardson Parks and Recreation Department to explore the hidden beauty of moths. This unique event offers an unforgettable look at nature’s most captivating night-time creatures. This is a free come-and-go event.
Time: 8-10 p.m. (June 13)
Location: Breckinridge Park, 3555 Brand Rd.
Admission: Free
Additional details: www.cor.net/Events
Bennett “The Good Life”: A Tribute to Tony
Get ready to be transported back in time to the golden era of music with the Tony Bennett Experience, starring the incredibly talented Tom Stevens from Las Vegas. Backed by an authentic, Bennett style four-piece band, Tom Stevens will bring to life all of Bennett’s greatest hits.
Time: 7:30 p.m. (June 13)
Location: Bank of America Theatre, Eisemann Center
2351 Performance Dr.
Admission: $48-$69
Additional details: Event | Eisemann Center
Dinosaurs are NOT Extinct with Paleo Maggie
Featuring Drew Sheneman’s book, “Dinosaurs Are Not Extinct,” Paleo Maggie and her dino friend Readasaurus Rex will delight you with hilarious magic, lively music and the chance to solve a big dino dilemma in the prehistoric parody “Dinorella.” This Richardson Public Library-sponsored program is for all ages.
Time: 3-3:45 p.m. (June 13)
Location: Council Chamber, Richardson City Council
2360 Campbell Creek Blvd., Suite 525
Admission: Free
Additional details: Dinosaurs Are NOT Extinct with Paleo Maggie
Adult Clay Handbuilding Workshop
Come make a mug and a wall vase. This class is designed for beginner and advanced students alike. No experience is needed.
Time: 1-3 p.m. (June 13 or July 18)
Location: Heights Recreation Center, 711 W. Arapaho Rd.
Admission: $40, registration required
Additional details: Activity search | City of Richardson Parks and Recreation - Online Services
Activity #52211 (June 13)
Activity #52212 (July 18)
Terrarium Workshop
Get ready for a hands-on, creative experience where you’ll design a miniature ecosystem. This workshop focuses on sustainable crafting and the fascinating world of plant propagation.
Time: 10 a.m. (June 13)
Location: Richardson Senior Center, 820 W. Arapaho Rd.
Admission: $27 plus $25 to paid to the instructor the day of the class
Additional details: Call 972-744-7800 to register and for more information
June 14
Talangor – Presented by Dream 7 Productions
A play starring Borzoo Arjmand and Ehsan Karami that blends storytelling, music and performance art to explore deep, often unspoken truths in human relationships. It features a special appearance by Rana Mansour.
Time: 7:30 p.m. (June 13)
Location: Bank of America Theatre, Eisemann Center
2351 Performance Dr.
Admission: $54.50-$65
Additional details: Event | Eisemann Center
June 15
Alamo Drafthouse Kids Camp - “K-Pop Demon Hunters”
Join Alamo Drafthouse for its Kids Camp series. This summer program is dedicated to providing affordable family movies for maximum family fun. Discounted tickets are available for everyone making it easy to bring your budding cinephile to the movies.
Time: 4 p.m. (June 15-18)
Location: Alamo Drafthouse, 100 S. Central Expy.
Admission: $7
Additional details: Dallas/Fort Worth | Alamo Drafthouse Cinema
Sip & Script Modern Calligraphy
Come out to CityLine to learn about modern calligraphy with a pointed dip pen and ink. The workshop will cover all the basics.
Time: 4:30-6 p.m. (June 15)
Location: Good Union Urban BBQ at CityLine, 1150 State St.
Admission: $65, tickets required
Additional details: CLASS SERIES: Sip & Script Modern Calligraphy
Juneteenth Presentation
Juneteenth commemorates the day the Union Army officially freed approximately 250,000 enslaved people. If you know about Juneteenth, come and share your experiences. If you don’t, come and learn why it became a federal holiday.
Time: 1 p.m. (June 15)
Location: Richardson Senior Center, 820 W. Arapaho Rd.
Admission: Free
Additional details: Call 972-744-7800 for more information
June 16
General Safety Tips – Sponsored by Richardson Police Department
The Richardson Police Department will cover home safety, situational awareness and general scams that you should be aware of.
Time: 10 a.m. (June 16)
Location: Richardson Senior Center, 820 W. Arapaho Rd.
Admission: Free, registration required
Additional details: Call 972-744-7800 to register and for more information
June 17
Big Dino Fun with BK Bones
Have a T-rex-cellent afternoon learning about the BIG dinosaurs of prehistoric times as you sing and roar along with paleontologist BK Bones. This Richardson Public Library-sponsored program is for kids ages 3-6.
Time: 2:30-3 p.m. (June 17)
Location: Youth Services Area, Richardson Public Library
2360 Campbell Creek Blvd., Suite 500
Admission: Free
Additional details: BIG Dino Fun with BK Bones
CityLine: Whole Foods Market 5’N Wine Social Run Club
Join the community run club that pairs miles with mingling. Meet fellow runners, joggers and walkers on the first and third Wednesday through October for an energizing evening at CityLine.
Time: meet on the patio before 6:30 p.m.
Location: Whole Foods CityLine, 1411 E. Renner Rd.
Admission: Free
Additional details: Whole Foods Market 5 ’N Wine Run Club at CityLine
Movie in the Park – “The Princess and the Frog”
Bring a blanket or a lawn chair and celebrate Juneteenth and Father’s Day weekend with a free family movie in the park. Concessions will be for sale.
Time: Begins at sunset ~ 8:40 p.m. (June 19)
Location: Huffhines Park Pavilion, 300 N. Plano Rd.
Admission: Free
Additional details: Summer Movie Series
Adaptive Summer Adult Venture Days
This is the perfect opportunity for adults with special needs to venture out from home during the summer to explore new activities outdoors and indoors to help increase their cognitive, physical and social skills all while having fun in a group setting.
Time: 1-6 p.m. (June 19 & July 24)
Location: Museum of Illusion (June 19)
Perot Museum (July 24)
Admission: $30
Additional details: Activity search | City of Richardson Parks and Recreation
Activity #51772 (June 19)
Activity #51773 (July 24)
Summer Concert
Enjoy an afternoon of fun and dancing at the Richardson Senior Center featuring the Town North Concert Band.
Time: 1:30 p.m. (June 22)
Location: Richardson Senior Center, 820 W. Arapaho Rd.
Admission: Free, registration required
Additional details: Call 972-744-7800 to register and for more information
“Sand and Sugar” Cookie Decorating Workshop – Must Register by June 23
In this fun and beginner-friendly class, you’ll decorate six summer-themed cookies. You will practice piping, flooding and adding detailed finishing touches – all with step-by-step guidance. All supplies are provided.
Time: 9 a.m. (June 27) - Must register by June 23
Location: Richardson Senior Center, 820 W. Arapaho Rd.
Admission: $50 plus $15 supply fee due to the instructor the day of the class
Additional details: Call 972-744-7800 to register and for more information
Summer Basketball Camp – Registration Open
The goal of this camp is to provide athletes of all ages with high-level skill development, game improvement, confidence building and a competitive basketball environment led by an experienced professional and former collegiate athlete.
Time: 9 a.m.-noon (July 13-16)
Location: Huffhines Recreation Center, 200 N. Plano Rd.
Admission: Pricing varies
Additional details: Activity search | City of Richardson Parks and Recreation
Activity #53075 (July 13-16)
UT Dallas Hosts Summer Chess Camps for Kids and Teens – Registration Open
Children and teens ages 8-17 can learn chess or perfect existing skills. Classes are small with a low student-to-teacher ratio and students grouped by ability, age, experience and instructor assessment.
Time: 9:30 a.m.-noon or 1:30-4 p.m.
July 13-17 (session 1), July 20-24 (session 2), July 27-31 (session 3)
Location: UT Dallas Founders Hall, 800 W. Campbell Rd.
Admission: $355/session through June 28, price increases after that
Additional details: Summer Camps | Chess Program | UT Dallas