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Things to Do | July 26-Aug. 2
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July 26-Aug. 2
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“Brigadoon”
The mystery and beauty of the Scottish Highlands is the backdrop for Lerner and Loewe’s magical tale about following your heart and the power of love.
Time: 7:30 p.m. (Friday & Saturday), 2 p.m. (Sunday)
Runs through July 30
Location: Repertory Company Theatre, 770 N. Coit Rd.
Admission: $32 adults, $18 youth
Additional details: Purchase Tickets to Brigadoon at Repertory Company Theatre
RMSIP Snack Drive
High school interns participating in the Richardson Mayor’s Summer Internship Program (RMSIP) have organized the third-annual RMSIP Healthy Kids Snack Drive, benefiting area children. The public is invited to donate kid-friendly snacks through Aug. 1. Donations can be made in person on scheduled dates and times, or pre-selected items may be purchased online via the Healthy Kids Snack Amazon Wish List. (If you select to drop off items in person, RMISP will e-mail you to coordinate a donation drop off date and time.)
Healthy snack items include individual fruit cups, apple sauce cups/squeeze bottles, cereal cups, oatmeal, macaroni and cheese cups, soup cups, pasta cups and juice boxes. The items will be distributed through Network of Community Ministries’ booth at the Richardson ISD “Backpack Bash” on Aug. 5 at Richardson High School. Any leftover items will be distributed to area children by Network.
Additional details: Donate in person: Sign up for donation time
Donate online: Healthy Kids Snack Amazon Wish List
“Boeing, Boeing”
“Boeing, Boeing” tells the story of French Bachelor Bernard and his lovely female flight attendants. Three flight attendants to be exact, from three different countries and they all believe they’re engaged to Bernard.
Time: 7:30 p.m. (Thursday), 8 p.m. (Friday & Saturday), 2 p.m. (Sunday)
Runs through July 30
Location: Richardson Theatre Centre, 518 W. Arapaho Rd.
Admission: $22 adults, $20 seniors, students (Friday & Saturday), $20 adults, & 18 seniors, students (Thursday & Sunday)
Additional details: Purchase Tickets to Boeing, Boeing at Richardson Theatre Centre
“My Son the Waiter”
Watch Brad Zimmerman’s hilarious and inspiring story about the grit and passion it takes to “make it” as an artist and the rewards that come from never giving up.
Time: 2 p.m. (Thursday, Saturday & Sunday), 7 p.m. (Thursday), 8 p.m. (Friday & Saturday)
Runs through July 30
Location: Bank of America Theatre, Eisemann Center
Admission: $39-$65
Additional details: Events Calendar | Eisemann Center
Christmas in July Toy Drive
Get into the holiday spirit early as the Warren Center launches its Operation Santa Toy Drive during Christmas in July. This event helps children and their families celebrate the holiday season in a sensory-friendly way. You can shop online or drop off new, unwrapped toys for kids ages 0-7 at The Warren Center, 320 Custer Rd. Experts from the Warren Center picked gifts to help children reach developmental milestones, which can be found on this Amazon Wishlist. All toys will be collected by July 31.
Additional details: Call 972-490-9055 for more information
July 26
Darbey’s StoryWalk®
Enjoy the July edition of Darbey’s StoryWalk®. This month’s book is titled “The Little Book of Joy” written by His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu and illustrated by Rafael López. This book serves as a simple reminder to look for joy even in hard times and to share that joy with those around you.
Darbey’s StoryWalk® 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.
Time: Open daily
Location: Richardson Public Library
Admission: Free and open to the public
Additional details: Darbey's Storywalk | Richardson, TX (cor.net)
July 27
Alamo Drafthouse – Summer Kids Camp - “The Secret Life of Pets 2”
During the summer break, Alamo Drafthouse is showing a movie for little kids, big kids and grownup kids each week. The selection of movies range from recent animated favorites to timeless classics. Catch a showing of “The Secret Life of Pets 2.”
Time: 10 a.m. (Thursday)
Location: Alamo Drafthouse, 100 S. Central Expressway
Admission: $5
Additional details: Kids Camp | Alamo Drafthouse Cinema
T(h)inker Thursdays – Chess Afternoon
Kids ages 8-11 can play chess against kids their own ages, practice chess problems or play through chess tutorials.
Time: 2-3 p.m. (Thursday)
Location: Basement Program Room, Richardson Public Library
Admission: Free, registration required
Call 972-744-4358 to register
Jazzland Band Concert
Join the Richardson Senior Center for an afternoon concert with the New Horizons Band Dallas.
Time: 1 p.m. (Thursday)
Location: Richardson Senior Center, 820 W. Arapaho Rd.
Admission: Free, registration required
Additional details: Call 972-744-7800 to register or for more information
July 28
Family Film Fridays - “Homeward Bound”
Sit back and relax with your family this summer at a free Friday movie screening. This week’s movie pick is “Homeward Bound.” Titles are rated G-PG. All ages are welcome, and parents must accompany children.
Time: 3-5 p.m. (Friday)
Location: First Floor Program Room, Richardson Public Library
Admission: Free
Additional details: Family Film Fridays - Homeward Bound
Moth Night
In celebration of National Moth Week, join the John Bunker Sands Wetland Center for presentations and access to multiple mothing stations. Attendees can also hear from guest speaker Texas Parks & Wildlife Urban Biologist Sam Kieschnick.
Time: 8 p.m.-2 a.m. (Friday)
Location: John Bunker Sands Wetland Center, 655 Martin Ln., Combine, TX
Admission: $10 per person
Additional details: Programs - John Bunker Sands Wetland Center
July 29
Travel the World with Books
Wouldn’t it be fun to travel all the places where books can take you? Adults and teens can join this discussion at a review of some book set in far-flung (and local) locations. Participants can discuss what it’s like to visit these spots and sample some local flavor too.
Time: 10:30-11:30 a.m. (Saturday)
Location: Basement Training Room, Richardson Public Library
Admission: Free
Additional details: Travel the World with Books
Cooking Well Workshop – Exploring Other Cultures
This class provide the tools you need to expand your cultural palate by diving into recipes from the Philippines, Poland, India and Interior Mexico while creating healthy food. The traditional recipes have been modified to contain less saturated fat, lower sodium and less added sugars all while preserving traditional flavors. A membership to the Richardson Senior Center is not required.
Time: 10 a.m.-noon (Saturday)
Location: Richardson Senior Center, 820 W. Arapaho Rd.
Admission: $34, registration required
Additional details: Call 972-744-7800 to register and for more information
Tommy Terrific’s Peace Magic
In Tommy Terrific’s new Peace Magic Show, magic tricks are presented representing symbols of peace throughout the world. Kids will help Tommy with magic tricks involving everything from a magically appearing peace quilt, doves and a tie dye peace T-shirt. For each magic trick, the kids will learn how to say “peace” in another language. This show will inspire kids to help foster peace in their homes, communities and throughout the world. Younger children need to be accompanied and supervised by a parent at all times.
Time: 3-4 p.m. (Saturday)
Location: Basement Program Room, Richardson Public Library
Admission: Free
Additional details: Tommy Terrific’s Peace Magic
July 30
“Benise Fiesta!”
Benise, “The Prince of Spanish Guitar,” and his Emmy Award winning production come to town as part of his global tour. Armed with his Spanish guitar, Benise will take the audience on an adventure through Spanish Flamenco, Cuban Salsa, Brazilian Samba, Parsian Waltz, exotic drumming and more.
Time: 7 p.m. (Sunday)
Location: Hill Performance Hall, Eisemann Center
Admission: $29.50-$67.50 (standard)
Additional details: Event Details | BENISE: FIESTA!
A Taste of Romance
This program will feature discussions about romance vs. love stories, reasons for reading romance, different genres and myths about romance readers and an author panel.
Time: 2:30-4 p.m. (Sunday)
Location: Basement Program Room, Richardson Public Library
Admission: Free
Additional details: A Taste of Romance
Tales for Tails
Kids in grades K-4 can work on reading skills and meet some friendly canine companions when they read live to therapy dogs. The kids will attend independently for a 10-minute session. All ages are welcome to meet the dogs at 4 p.m.
Time: 3-4 p.m.
Location: First Floor Program Room, Richardson Public Library
Admission: Free, but the event is ticketed
Ticket distribution starts at 2:30 p.m. before the event at the Library
Additional details: Tales for Tails
July 31
Alamo Drafthouse – Summer Kids Camp - “Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween”
During the summer break, Alamo Drafthouse is showing a movie for little kids, big kids and grownup kids each week. The selection of movies range from recent animated favorites to timeless classics. Catch a showing of “Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween.”
Time: 10 a.m., July 31-Aug. 3
Location: Alamo Drafthouse, 100 S. Central Expressway
Admission: $5
Additional details: Kids Camp | Alamo Drafthouse Cinema
Let’s Go LEGO!
Kids ages 6-7 can team up and take on a new LEGO challenge each week. A new creation will make it into the display case in the Youth Services area each week.
Time: 2-3 p.m. (Monday)
Location: Basement Program Room, Richardson Public Library
Admission: Free, registration required
Visit Youth Services in person or call 972-744-4358
Additional details: Let's Go LEGO!
Aug. 1
Let’s Get Personal Talk
Enjoy some fresh lemonade and sweets at the Richardson Senior Center. Accent Care Personal Care Services will be available for a Q&A about personal care services and how they can help you or your loved one. Membership to the Senior Center is not required.
Time: 10 a.m. (Tuesday)
Location: Richardson Senior Center, 820 W. Arapaho Rd.
Admission: Free, registration required
Additional details: Call 972-744-7800 to register or for more information
Aug. 2
5’n Wine Social Run with Whole Foods Market
Meet on the front patio of Whole Foods CityLine for a 5K run through Spring Creek Nature Area. Following the run, celebrate with a social hour at the Whole Foods bar.
Time: 6:30-8:30 p.m. (Wednesday)
Location: Whole Foods CityLine, 1411 E. Renner Rd.
Admission: Free, register here
Additional details: 5'n Wine Social Run with Whole Foods Market - CityLine DFW