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Things to Do | Aug. 14-21

Post Date:08/14/2024 3:40 PM

Aug. 14-21

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

Information on how to subscribe to the newsletter can be found at www.cor.net/thingstodo.

Wednesday
Aug. 14

In beTWEEN Book Club

Kids ages 9-12 can select, read and talk about the best kids’ books. They can also take a deeper dive with games, book trailers and more. This event takes place on a Wednesday evening each month.

Time: 7-7:45 p.m. (Wednesday)
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

Thursday
Aug. 15

Understanding Medicare Plans

Learn how Medicare works, what it covers, different choices available to you and various plan options.

Time: Noon (Thursday)
Location: Richardson Senior Center, 820 W. Arapaho Rd.
Admission: Free, registration required
Membership to the Senior Center is not required
Additional details: Call 972-744-7800 to register and for more information

Friday
Aug. 16

Ishwara by Rukmini Vijayakumar

Rukmini is the Artistic Director of her classical dance company, Raadha Kalpa, the director of her art space, LshVa, and the founder of The Raadha Kalpa Method, a pedagogical system for the practice of Bharatanatyam. One of the most sought-after Bharatanatyam soloists of her generation, Rukmini has performed all over the world.

Time: 7 p.m. (Friday)
Location: Bank of America Theatre, Eisemann Center
Admission: $49-$95
Additional details: Event Details | Ishwara by Rukmini Vijayakumar

Pooch on the Porch at Aloft

Relax with your furry friend on the patio of the Aloft Richardson on the third Friday of each month.

Time: 6-8 pm. (Friday)
Location: WXYZ Lounge at Aloft, 1160 State St.
Admission: Free
Additional details: Pooch on the Porch at Aloft

Last Call for Marketplace Vendors at Huffhines Harvest Fest

Apply to be a vendor at this year’ Huffhines Harvest Fest, which will be held Oct. 19-20. The fall festival will feature a well curated array of unique artists and sellers.

Time: Aug. 16 (vendor application deadline)
Oct. 19-20 (Huffhines Harvest Fest)
Additional details: Vendor applications can be found here

Saturday
Aug. 17

File Backup

Discover your options for safekeeping your files, and how to protect your data in each situation. Technology classes at the Richardson Public Library are open to adults 18 and older. Laptops are provided.

Time: 10:30 a.m.-noon (Saturday)
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: File Backup

Irrigation 101

Join Amanda Griffin, the dynamic speaker and president of Smart Outdoor Services Inc., to learn the basics of your irrigation system including hydraulic and electric parts of your system, and how they work together. You will also learn basic troubleshooting steps, repair and scheduling strategies, and ways you can save water in your landscape.

Time: 10:30 a.m. (Saturday)
Location: Richardson Senior Center, 820 W. Arapaho Rd.
Admission: Free, registration required
Additional details: Irrigation 101 Workshop

Dance Around the World: Arathi School of Dance

Demonstrating a rich tradition from southern India, the Arathi School of Dance will captivate you with the rhythm of Bharatanatyam dance. This Library-sponsored program is for all ages.

Time: 1-1:30 p.m. (Saturday)
Location: City Council Chamber, Richardson City Hall
2360 Campbell Creek Blvd., Suite 525
Admission: Free
Additional details: Dance Around the World: Arathi School of Dance

Teen Program – Stamp Printing

Teens ages 13-18 can get a hands-on lesson in the art of block printmaking. They can learn the basics, create their own design and customize their own school swag.

Time: 3-4 p.m. (Saturday)
Location: Storytime Room, Richardson Public Library
2360 Campbell Creek Blvd., Suite 500
Admission: Free
Additional details: Teen Program - Stamp Printing

3rd Saturday Guided Boardwalk Tour

Learn about John Bunker Sands Wetland Center's plants, animals and the fascinating history of the property. You can also learn about the innovative design of the wetland, the relationship the wetland has with water supply and the interaction between human engineering and nature.

Time: 10-11:30 a.m. (Saturday)
Location: John Bunker Sands Wetland Center, 655 Martin Ln., Combine, TX
Admission: Free with admission
Additional details: Programs - John Bunker Sands Wetland Center

Health Fair

Join St. Barnabas Presbyterian Church for a health fair. There will be free immunizations for children and teens and vision screenings for all ages. The fair will also offer information about the Children’s Health Insurance Program, dental health information and resources, Boys and Girls Club information and a free bicycle helmet giveaway.

Time: 9 a.m.-noon (Saturday)
Location: St. Barnabas Presbyterian Church, 1220 W. Belt Line Rd.
Admission: Free
Additional details: Health Fair

Sunday
Aug. 18

RCBeboppers Swing

The last Summer Series concert for the Richardson Community Band will feature its jazz group the RCBeboppers. The plan is for some super swinging like the Oliver Nelson classic, “Stolen Moments,” plus a salute to Glenn Miller.

Time: 7 p.m. (Sunday)
Location: First United Methodist Church Richardson, 503 N. Central Expy.
Admission: Free
Additional details: www.richardsoncommunityband.org

Monday
Aug. 19

Dallas in the Aftermath of the Kennedy Assassination

Join Stephen Fagin, curator at The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealy Plaza, as he discusses Dallas in the aftermath of the Kennedy assassination and the story of how the former Texas School Book Depository building became a world-renowned museum. After the presentation, anyone with memories of the assassination or the 1960s in general, is invited to record a brief interview with Mr. Fagin for the museum’s ongoing oral history project. Your story will be preserved and become a part of history.

Time: 1 p.m. (Monday)
Location: Richardson Senior Center, 820 W. Arapaho Rd.
Admission: Free, registration required
Membership to the Senior Center is not required
Additional details: Call 972-744-7800 to register and for more information

Nite! Nite! Bedtime Stories

Kids ages 3-7 can wind down with songs, books, flannels and other bedtime activities. They can wear their favorite comfy pajamas and bring a stuffed animal along.

Time: 7-7:30 p.m. (Monday)
Location: YS Storytime Room, Richardson Public Library
2360 Campbell Creek Blvd., Suite 500
Admission: Free
Additional details: Nite! Nite! Bedtime Stories

Humanizing the Homeless: Portraits, Signs and Songs

View this art exhibit that aims to raise awareness of homelessness. It is presented by UT Dallas Associate Dean of the Arts and Director of Choirs Jonathan Palant, SMU professor of advertising Willie Baronet and Canada-based artist Leah den Bok. It features images, taken by Leah den Bok, of those experiencing homelessness.

Time: 8 a.m.-11 p.m. (Aug. 19-Sept. 30)
Location: Edith O’Donnell Arts & Technology Building (ATC), 1.1 Corridor
800 W. Campbell Rd.
Admission: Free
Additional details: Exhibit Opening - Humanizing the Homeless: Portraits, Signs, and Songs

Tuesday
Aug. 20

Game Zone

Join Heights Recreation Center for some fun in the 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

Wednesday
Aug. 21

Around the World – A Relaxing Riverboat Journey Down the Old Mississippi

Join the Richardson Senior Center and start in Memphis with a two-night stay at Graceland, where you will tour Elvis’ home and museums while dancing and singing all day long. Then it’s down the river to Vicksburg, Natchez and Baton Rouge to learn about the culture and tow boat technology from a retired Mississippi riverboat captain. After that, make several additional stops at small old towns along the river and conclude with a jambalaya cooking lesson by a real southern family cook. All of this can be done from the comfort of your chair.

Time: 1 p.m. (Wednesday)
Location: Richardson Senior Center, 820 W. Arapaho Rd.
Admission: Free, registration required
Membership to the Senior Center is not required
Additional details: Call 972-744-7800 to register and for more information

Cocktail Class

Join Tricky Fish at CityLine for a cocktail class and to learn how to be a bartender.

Time: 6-7:30 p.m. (Wednesday)
Location: Tricky Fish, 1251 State St.
Admission: $40, get tickets here
Additional details: CLASS SERIES: Cocktail Class with Bacardi at Tricky Fish

Adult Computer Class

Trend Micro’s ISKF program will host a free training about phishing, which is a technique for attempting to acquire sensitive data.

Time: 2:30 p.m. (Wednesday)
Location: Richardson Senior Center, 820 W. Arapaho Rd.
Admission: Free, registration required
Additional details: Call 972-744-7800 to register and for more information

Upcoming

Dive-In Movie

Want to splash in the pool while enjoying a movie? Join the Richardson Parks and Recreation Department for a dive-in movie event. This event is for grownups only. It is perfect for a date night away from the kids or a relaxing swim in the lazy river. The movie shown will be “50 First Dates.”

Time: Movie begins at sunset (around 8:30 p.m.)
(Aug. 23)
Location: Heights Family Aquatic Center, 709 W. Arapaho Rd.
Admission: $4 online, $7 at the gate
Must be 18 years or older
Additional details: www.cor.net/FridayNightFlicks
Activity #41348