City of Richardson, TX
07/06/2022 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 07/06/2022 11:23
Things to Do | July 6-13
July 6-13
Get help planning your weekend and find things to do locally (as well as things you can easily connect to with DART) with the City's new Richardson Things to Do e-newsletter, which will be published weekly.
Information on how to subscribe to the newsletter can be found at www.cor.net/thingstodo.
July 6
"The Secret Comedy of Women"
This is a cross between "Carol Burnett" and "Saturday Night Live." Experience this truly brilliant and uplifting female comedy that explores the women's world with joy, heart and intelligent wit.
Time:7 p.m. (Wednesday)
Location:Eisemann Center.
Admission: $39-$65 per person.
Additional details: Show runs through July 31. More information about dates and times can be found at Event Details | The Secret Comedy of Women (eisemanncenter.com)
5'n Wine Social Run
Meet on the front patio of Whole Foods CityLine for a 5K run through the nearby Spring Creek Nature Area. Afterwards head to a celebratory social hour at the Whole Foods bar.
Time: 6:30-8:30 p.m. (Wednesday)
Location:Whole Foods CityLine.
Admission: Free. Registration required.
Additional details: 5'n Wine Social Run with Whole Foods Market - CityLine DFW
Oceans of Possibilities Summer Reading Club
Join the Richardson Public Library's Summer Reading Club. Children will keep track of their reading with an official reading log. Read books and earn prizes and raffle entries to win a grand prize. Every 10 books or 10 reading hours equals one raffle entry.
Time: Through Aug. 7
Location:Richardson Public Library.
Admission: Pick up an official log at the Youth Services Help Desk in the Richardson Public Library. Kids can also sign up online here.
Additional details: Summer Reading Club | Richardson, TX (cor.net)
July 7
Kids Camp - Alamo Drafthouse
Join Alamo Drafthouse all summer long for Kids Camp. New and old family-friendly movies will be shown for everyone to enjoy. See recent animated favorites to timeless classics. Head over to the theater to watch "Pee-Wee's Big Adventure."
Time: 11 a.m. (Thursday)
Location:Alamo Drafthouse, 100 S. Central Expressway.
Admission: $5 person.
Additional details: Kids Camp | Alamo Drafthouse Cinema
Darbey's Storywalk®
Enjoy the June edition of Darbey's Storywalk®. It is all about movement and reading, as it enables visitors to walk along a designated path behind the Library while reading pages of a children's book posted at 16 different stations. This months' featured book is titled "Jabari Jumps" by Gaia Cornwall. This is a sweet and simple story about a young boy who has recently learned to swim and is both excited and nervous about taking a dive off the high board. It takes courage to try new things, but it's fun to make a big splash when you're successful.
Time: Open daily.
Location:Richardson Public Library.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Additional details: www.cor.net/departments/public-library/youth/darbey-s-storywalk
"The Secret Comedy of Women"
This is a cross between "Carol Burnett" and "Saturday Night Live." Experience this truly brilliant and uplifting female comedy that explores the women's world with joy, heart and intelligent wit.
Time:2 p.m. & 7 p.m. (Thursday)
Location:Eisemann Center.
Admission: $39-$65 per person.
Additional details: Show runs through July 31. More information about dates and times can be found at Event Details | The Secret Comedy of Women (eisemanncenter.com)
July 8
CityLine Boho Market
Enjoy live music and dozens of booths with handmade and vintage goods on the second Friday of each month through November.
Time: 6-10 p.m. (Friday)
Location:CityLine Plaza, 1150 State St.
Admission: Free.
Additional details: CityLine Night Market + Live Music - CityLine DFW
Plaza Suite
This production features three one-acts set in the Plaza Hotel. In "Visitor from Mamaroneck," a middle-aged married couple tries to rekindle their dying spark. In "Visitor from Hollywood," a film producer invites his childhood sweetheart to a hotel. In "Visitor from Forest Hill," a bride has locked herself in the bathroom.
Time: 8 p.m. (Friday)
Location:Richardson Theatre Centre.
Admission: $22 adult, $20 seniors & students.
Additional details: Purchase Tickets to Plaza Suite at Richardson Theatre Centre | TicketstotheCity.com
Every Night Live! Sketch Comedy Show
Plan a night out to watch this hilarious sketch comedy show that has live music. It is fast, funny and topical. This original comedy will make you laugh, think and then laugh again.
Time: 8 p.m. (Friday)
Location:The Core Theatre.
Admission: $25 adults, $15 seniors & students.
Additional details: The Core Theatre | Richardson, Texas | Outhouse Tickets
"The Secret Comedy of Women"
This is a cross between "Carol Burnett" and "Saturday Night Live". Experience this truly brilliant and uplifting female comedy that explores the women's world with joy, heart and intelligent wit.
Time:8 p.m. (Friday)
Location:Eisemann Center.
Admission: $39-$65 per person.
Additional details: Show runs through July 31. More information about dates and times can be found at Event Details | The Secret Comedy of Women (eisemanncenter.com)
Kids Camp - Alamo Drafthouse
Join Alamo Drafthouse all summer long for Kids Camp. New and old family-friendly movies will be shown for everyone to enjoy. See recent animated favorites to timeless classics. Head over to the theater to watch "Sing."
Time: 11:40 a.m. (Friday)
Location:Alamo Drafthouse, 100 S. Central Expressway.
Admission: $5 person.
Additional details: Kids Camp | Alamo Drafthouse Cinema
July 9
Heights Family Aquatic Center - Opening on Weekends
Enjoy a day in the pool. The Heights Family Aquatic Center will be will be open on weekends only through Sunday, August 14. The partial opening will also includes Fridays beginning July 15.
Time:1-8 p.m. (weekends only through August 14)
Location:Heights Family Aquatic Center, 709 W. Arapaho Rd.
Admission: $4 (resident), $8 (nonresident)
Additional details: www.cor.net/aquatics
Artemis Mission with NASA Solar System Ambassador Michelle Wilde
Join an in-depth discussion with NASA Solar System Ambassador Michelle Wilde about NASA's Artemis Mission during which astronauts will return to the moon for the first time in more than 50 years.
Time:2-3 p.m. (Saturday)
Location:Basement Program Room in the Richardson Public Library.
Admission: Free. Register at 972-744-4358.
Additional details: Artemis Mission with NASA Solar System Ambassador Michelle Wilde | Event Calendar | Richardson, TX (cor.net)
"The Secret Comedy of Women"
This is a cross between "Carol Burnett" and "Saturday Night Live". Experience this truly brilliant and uplifting female comedy that explores the women's world with joy, heart and intelligent wit.
Time:2 p.m. & 8 p.m. (Saturday)
Location:Eisemann Center.
Admission: $39-$65 per person.
Additional details: Show runs through July 31. More information about dates and times can be found at Event Details | The Secret Comedy of Women (eisemanncenter.com)
Plaza Suite
This production features three one-acts set in the Plaza Hotel. In "Visitor from Mamaroneck," a middle-aged married couple tries to rekindle their dying spark. In "Visitor from Hollywood," a film producer invites his childhood sweetheart to a hotel. In "Visitor from Forest Hill," a bride has locked herself in the bathroom.
Time:8 p.m. (Saturday)
Location: Richardson Theatre Centre.
Admission: $22 adult, $20 seniors & students.
Additional details: Purchase Tickets to Plaza Suite at Richardson Theatre Centre | TicketstotheCity.com
Morning Yoga at Huffhines Park
The Park and Recreation Department invites you to enjoy free, outdoor yoga every Saturday morning with longtime Huffhines Recreation instructor Renate Racher. All levels are welcome.
Time:9 a.m. (Saturday)
Location:Huffhines Park, 300 N. Plano Rd.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Additional details: For more information call 972-744-7881.
Every Night Live! Sketch Comedy Show
Plan a night out to watch this hilarious sketch comedy show that has live music. It is fast, funny and topical. This original comedy will make you laugh, think and then laugh again.
Time:8 p.m. (Saturday)
Location:The Core Theatre.
Admission: $25 adults, $15 seniors & students.
Additional details: The Core Theatre | Richardson, Texas | Outhouse Tickets
July 10
Texas Author Con
The Hilton Garden Inn Richardson will host the inaugural Texas Author Con. It will feature Texas authors of various genres. This includes mystery, fantasy, thriller, paranormal and horror.
Time: 2-7 p.m. (Sunday)
Location:The Hilton Garden Inn, 1001 W. President George Bush Turnpike.
Admission: Free.
Additional details: Texas Author Con | Facebook
"The Secret Comedy of Women"
This is a cross between "Carol Burnett" and "Saturday Night Live." Experience this truly brilliant and uplifting female comedy that explores the women's world with joy, heart and intelligent wit.
Time:2 p.m. (Sunday)
Location:Eisemann Center.
Admission: $39-$65 per person.
Additional details: Show runs through July 31. More information about dates and times can be found at Event Details | The Secret Comedy of Women (eisemanncenter.com)
Every Night Live! Sketch Comedy Show
Plan a night out to watch this hilarious sketch comedy show that has live music. It is fast, funny and topical. This original comedy will make you laugh, think and then laugh again.
Time: 3 p.m. (Sunday)
Location:The Core Theatre.
Admission: $25 adults, $15 seniors & students.
Additional details: The Core Theatre | Richardson, Texas | Outhouse Tickets
Plaza Suite
This production features three one-acts set in the Plaza Hotel. In "Visitor from Mamaroneck," a middle-aged married couple tries to rekindle their dying spark. In "Visitor from Hollywood," a film producer invites his childhood sweetheart to a hotel. In "Visitor from Forest Hill," a bride has locked herself in the bathroom.
Time: 2 p.m. (Sunday)
Location:Richardson Theatre Centre.
Admission: $20 adult, $18 seniors & students.
Additional details: Purchase Tickets to Plaza Suite at Richardson Theatre Centre | TicketstotheCity.com
Bush Central Barkway
Keeping in mind the recent hot daytime temperatures, Parks and Recreation wants to remind dog owners that Richardson's dog park, Bush Central Barkway, is open late. It provides an opportunity to get outside with your pup in "cooler" evening temperatures. The award-winning, six-acre park includes separate areas for large, small and sedentary dogs as well as an event paddock for party rental.
Time:6:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m. (Thursday-Tuesday), 10 a.m.-10:30 p.m. (Wednesday)
Location:Bush Central Barkway, 3581 N. Central Expressway (under and along the President George Bush Turnpike west of US 75)
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Additional details: Weather hotline (the park's turf can be affected by heavy rain): 972-744-4301.
More information can be found at www.cor.net/dogpark
Tales for Tails
Read to real dogs. Join the Library for a special storytime with the Heart of Texas Therapy Dogs.
Time:3-4 p.m. (Sunday)
Location:First Floor Program Room in the Richardson Public Library.
Admission: Registration is not required, but the event is ticked. Free ticket distribution starts at 2:30 p.m.
Additional details: Tales for Tails | Event Calendar | Richardson, TX (cor.net)
July 11
Sip and Script Modern Calligraphy for Beginners
This is an introduction to modern calligraphy with a pointed dip pen and ink. Enjoy a night of pretty lettering.
Time: 6:30-8 p.m. (Monday)
Location:CityLine Plaza, 1150 State St.
Admission: $65 per person.
Additional details: CLASS SERIES: Sip & Script Modern Calligraphy for Beginners - CityLine DFW
July 12
Bollywood Dance Fitness
Join this Zumba® class with Bollywood flair to get your heart rate jumping and make your body sweat.
Time: 10 a.m. (Every Tuesday in July)
Location: Heights Recreation Center.
Admission: $25 residents, $27 nonresidents. Registration required.
Additional details: Register at www.cor.net/parksonline. Class number: 29738.
Sprinkler Secrets - What the Spray!
The North Texas Municipal District and Texas A&M AgriLife are hosting a virtual lunch and learn series on lawn care and irrigation. In this class, learn more about what sprinkler systems do, how they work and how much water you might really be putting on your lawn. Attendees will have the opportunity to get to know their irrigation system controller, with tips on how to program their system to match with WaterMyYard recommendations. Hear from Extension Program Specialist with Texas A&M AgriLife Dean Minchillo.
Time: Noon. (Tuesday)
Location:Virtual.
Admission: Free. Register here.
Additional details: Classes - North Texas Municipal Water District (ntmwd.com)
RCAS Exhibit at City Hall
The Richardson Civic Art Society has installed a new exhibit on the north wall of City Hall's main hallway. The colorful display includes framed and unframed creations of varying sizes, including oils, watercolors, collage and acrylic mediums.
Time:8 a.m.-5 p.m. (Monday-Friday)
Location:City Hall, 411 W. Arapaho Rd.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Additional details:https://richardson-arts.org/category/exhibitions/
July 13
Virtual Career Fair
Join the American Legion and Texas Veterans Workforce Commissions for a virtual career fair. Connect with nationwide and international employers looking to hire worldwide.
Time:10 a.m.-3 p.m. (Wednesday)
Location:Virtual.
Admission: Register here. Registration is free to all veterans, military spouses, transitioning servicemembers, active duty, National Guard, reservists and working age dependents.
Additional details: Event (premiervirtual.com)
"The Secret Comedy of Women"
This is a cross between "Carol Burnett" and "Saturday Night Live." Experience this truly brilliant and uplifting female comedy that explores the women's world with joy, heart and intelligent wit.
Time:7 p.m. (Wednesday)
Location:Eisemann Center.
Admission: $39-$65 per person.
Additional details: Show runs through July 31. More information about dates and times can be found at Event Details | The Secret Comedy of Women (eisemanncenter.com)
Zumba® Class
Join this fitness party with a contagious blend of Latin and international rhythms that provide a fun and effective workout. This Zumba® class is a total workout combining balance and flexibility.
Time: 5-6 p.m. (Every Monday & Wednesday)
Location:Huffhines Recreation Center.
Admission: $10 (drop-in session), $25 (per month for one session a week), $35 (per month for two sessions a week)
Additional details: www.cor.net/parksonline