March 13-20

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

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Budding Talent Vocal Competition

Kids in grades K-12 can enter the Wildflower! Arts & Music Festival's Budding Talent Vocal Competition. Participants could win a chance to perform at Wildflower! and win prizes. 

Time: Deadline to enter is March 22
Admission: Apply online

Additional details: www.wildflowerfestival.com

 

Free Tax Prep Help 

The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) is offering free tax preparation help through April 15 at Heights and Huffhines Recreation Centers. Those wishing to take part need to complete an AARP tax packet, available at the Library and the recreation centers.  

Time: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. (Appointments are available only on Mondays and Wednesdays) 
Runs through April 15 
Location: Huffhines Recreation Center (Mondays), Heights Recreation Center (Wednesdays) 
Admission: Free, fill out a request online for Huffhines or for Heights

Additional details: Tax Forms and Information | Richardson, TX (cor.net)

 

Student Art Contest 

Calling all elementary artists! Kids in grades K-6 can enter the Wildflower! Arts & Music Festival’s Student Art Contest. Participants could win prizes and tickets to Wildflower! Arts & Music Festival. The theme of this year’s contest is “Take a Walk in the Park.” 

Time: Deadline to enter is April 25 
Admission: Entry form available online

Additional details: 2024 Student Art Contest

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March 13

Great Room Escape 

Have fun with friends and family at the Great Room Escape. The theme of the room is 80’s House Party.

Time: Times vary 
Location: Great Room Escape, 715 N. Glenville Dr. 
Admission: $99.99 flat rate (1-3 guests), $28.99 per person (4 or more guests) 

Additional details: Great Room Escape: The Nations Premier Escape Room 

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March 14

 

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March 15

 

Hank & My Honky Tonk Heroes

Hank Williams is known as the most influential singer/songwriter. Now, acclaimed performer/musician Jason Petty, along with his four-piece band, is bringing the authentic and insightful story of Hank Williams, Sr. to life.  

Time: 8 p.m. (Feb. 15-16) 
Location: Bank of America Theatre, Eisemann Center 
Admission: $30-$40 

Additional details: Events Calendar | Eisemann Center

 

Spring Break-cation: C-TECH Learn. Create. Connect. 

Experience technology the fun way during this come-and-go C-TECH afternoon featuring littleBits, Kaleido Gears, Ozobots and more in this Library-sponsored program.  

Time: 2-3:30 p.m. (Friday)
Location: Youth Services Area & YS Storytime Room, Richardson Public Library
2360 Campbell Creek Blvd., Suite 500
Admission: Free 

Additional details: Spring Break-cation: C-TECH Learn. Create. Connect.

 

Titanic the Musical 

Repertory Company Theatre’s Broadway’s Best series brings you the newest in Broadway musicals. This year’s show is “Titanic the Musical.” 

Time: 7:30 p.m. (Friday & Saturday), 2 p.m. (Sunday) 
Runs March 15-24 
Location: Repertory Company Theatre, 770 N. Coit Rd.  
Admission: $40 adults, $20 youth 

Additional details: Repertory Company Theatre

 

Find It with Google 

This is an introductory class in Google tools such as Google Search, Google Images, Google YouTube and Google Maps with hands-on practice. Participants will learn the difference between an operating system, a browser and search engine.  

Time: 3:30-5 p.m. (Friday)
Location: Library Millwood Creek Room, Richardson Public Library
2360 Campbell Creek Blvd., Suite 500
Admission: Free, registration and a valid RPL card required
Call 972-744-4355 to register  

Additional details: Find It with Google

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March 16

 

 

Plexiglass Painting Workshop 

Join the Richardson Senior Center to draw on and paint a plexiglass square. Membership to the Senior Center is not required.  

Time: 9:30 a.m. (Saturday) 
Another class takes place March 16
Location: Richardson Senior Center, 820 W. Arapaho Rd. 
Admission: $80 plus a $35 supply fee 

Additional details: Call 972-744-7800 for more information 

 

Chamber Music International 

Join Chamber Music International to see the world-renowned Sitovetsky Trio in a concert.  

Time: 7:30 p.m. (Saturday)
Location: St. Barnabas Presbyterian Church, 1220 W. Belt Line Rd. 
Admission: $45 adult, $40 senior, $15 student 

Additional details: Chamber Music International

 

Chunky Hand Knit Blanket Workshop 

Join the Richardson Senior Center for a workshop where you will use chunky, soft yarn to create a blanket using only your hands. No previous knitting experience is necessary. You will leave the class with a finished blanket.  

Time: 9 a.m. (Saturday)
Location: Richardson Senior Center, 820 W. Arapaho Rd. 
Admission: $70 

Additional details: Call 972-744-7800 to register and for more information  

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March 17

 

Cenicienta: A Bilingual Cinderella Story 

Ten-year-old Belinda is a budding poet and loves to tell stories, but when she’s stuck in the basement preparing for a party upstairs that her stepmother and stepsisters will host, she’ll have to be creative. It’s a story within a story; Belinda lives out her version while also re-enacting the classic tale of “Cinderella.” 

Time: 2 p.m. (Sunday)
Location: Bank of America Theatre, Eisemann Center
Admission: $17-$27 
Save on a Family 4-pack of tickets for $60 with promo code FAMILIA4. Offer not good on previously purchased tickets

Additional details: Event Details | Cenicienta

 

March Madness

The Richardson Community Band embraces the madness as they play some of the marches ever written such as March Militaire Francaise and Melody Shop.  

Time: 3 p.m. (Sunday)
Location: Hill Performance Hall, Eisemann Center
Admission: Free 

Additional details: Richardson Community Band

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March 18

 

Texas Winds Simon Sez Brass Trio 

Join the Richardson Senior Center to hear the Texas Winds Simon Sez Brass Trio. The concert will be filled with jazz, funk, Latin and swing music. You will be sure to have a great time.  

Time: 1 p.m. 
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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March 19

Game Zone 

Join Heights Recreation Center for some fun in a new Game Zone Room. Kids can play Xbox, Playstation, foosball, air hockey, board games and more. 

Time: Open during Heights Recreation Center’s normal operating hours
Location: Heights Recreation Center, 711 W. Arapaho Rd. 
Admission: $25 (yearly pass) 

Additional details: Heights Game Zone

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March 20

Adult Computer Literacy Class 

The Richardson Adult Literacy Center’s ISKF program will host a free training about how to stay ahead of identity theft and fraud. Membership to the Richardson Senior Center is required. 

Time: 2 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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Eggstravaganza 2024 

Hop into spring with the Richardson Parks and Recreation Department’s Easter Eggstravaganza 2024. Activities will include an egg hunt, library storytime, photos with the Easter Bunny, arts and crafts and yard games.  

Time: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. (March 30)
Location: Breckinridge Park Pavilions, Breckinridge Park Complex C
Admission: $10 (resident), $12 (nonresident)
Registration required for each child, adults are free 

Additional details: Activity detail | City of Richardson Parks and Recreation

 

Disc Golf Tournament 

Registration is underway for the third annual Richardson Disc Golf Tournament. The tournament will feature one round (18 holes) of singles play. Registration ends April 24.  

Time: 8:30 a.m.-12:30 (April 27)
Location: Breckinridge Park Disc Golf Course, Breckinridge Park Complex C
Admission: $30, registration required

Additional details: Activity detail | City of Richardson Parks and Recreation
E-mail Jonathan.Winters@cor.gov for more information 

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