Things to Do | Aug. 19-26

Aug. 19-26

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

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"Tennessee Wet Rub"

It's Jan. 30, 1951, and perhaps what is the worst winter storm in Tennessee's history is burying the state under snow and ice. Roads have been shut down, and people are without power. As the story rages, Bertha and Hank, an older white couple, huddle in their shuttered barbecue restaurant around a kerosene lantern when two young people, a white girl and a black man, enter. The values and compassion of Bertha and Hank are put to test when a deputy sheriff arrives, hunting for something or someone.

Time: 8 p.m. (Friday & Saturday), 3 p.m. (Sunday) - Runs through Aug. 30
Location: The Core Theatre, 518 W. Arapaho Rd.
Admission: $20 adults & seniors, $15 students
Additional details:THE CORE THEATRE Presents: Tennessee Wet Rub

"See How They Run"

In an English vicarage, the vicar and his wife are overwhelmed by a barrage of colorful guests, including an American actress, an American G.I. stationed with the Air Force in England, a cockney maid who has seen too many American movies, an old dowager who "touches alcohol for the first time in her life," a sedate Bishop aghast at all these goings-on, four men in identical clergyman suits, one of who is an escaped prisoner.

Time: 7:30 p.m. (Thursday), 8 p.m. (Friday & Saturday), 2 p.m. (Sunday) - Runs through Aug. 30
Location: Richardson Theatre Centre, 518 W. Arapaho Rd.
Admission: $24 adults, $22 students & seniors
Additional details:See How They Run at Richardson Theatre Centre

Time: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. (every Wednesday through August)
Location: Communion Neighborhood Cooperative, 514 Lockwood Dr.
Admission: Free
Additional details: E-mail [email protected] or call 972-200-7282 for more information

Aug. 19

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. (Aug. 19)
Location: Whole Foods CityLine, 1411 E. Renner Rd.
Admission: Free
Additional details: Whole Foods Market 5 'N Wine Run Club at CityLine

Aug. 20

Matthew Banks is a Dallas-based jazz clarinetist, saxophonist and bassoonist. A native Texan, Matt specializes in swing and other early varieties of jazz, often playing on instruments a hundred years old or more to evoke the sound of the era.

Time: 7:30 p.m. (Aug. 20)
Location: Bank of America Theatre, Eisemann Center
2351 Performance Dr.
Admission: $25-$30
Additional details: Event | Eisemann Center

Aug. 21

Kids in grades K-4 can meet friendly canines while working on your reading skills. Kids attend independently and read books to live therapy dogs during one-to-one 10-minute sessions. All ages are welcome to this Richardson Public Library-sponsored event to meet the dogs and their trainers around 4:50 p.m.

Time: 4-5 p.m. (Aug. 21)
Location: YS Storytime Room, Richardson Public Library
2360 Campbell Creek Blvd., Suite 500
Admission: Free ticket required
Tickets available at the Storytime Room door starting at 3:45 p.m. the day of the program
Additional details:Tales for Tails

Come dressed in your best western attire for a good time. There will be a spectacular Texas original chuckwagon style dinner, music, dancing and prizes up for grab.

Time: 7-9:30 p.m. (Aug. 21)
Location: Heights Recreation Center, 711 W. Arapaho Rd.
Admission: $30, registration required
Food tickets for parents/caregivers can be purchased on-site for $10
Additional details: Activity detail | City of Richardson Parks and Recreation
Activity #51774

Aug. 22

The Richardson Animal Shelter is hosting Operation Kindness Humane Society for a low-cost vaccine clinic. The event will offer essential cat and dog vaccines and microchips at a discounted price. Some items will be free. This event is open to everyone.

Time: 8-11 a.m. (Aug. 22)
Location: Huffhines Park, 300 N. Plano Rd.
Admission: Free admission
Additional details:www.cor.net/AnimalShelter

This free community event will offer back-to-school vaccinations for eligible children ages 3-18 through Parkland Hospital. Attendees will also have access to health information, family resources and other community support services.

Time: 9 a.m.-noon (Aug. 22)
Location: St. Barnabas Presbyterian Church, 1220 W. Belt Line Rd.
Admission: Free
Additional details: https://www.saintb.org/HealthFair

Armed with his Spanish guitar and a stage full of musicians and elaborately choreographed dancers, Benise takes the audience on a musical journey through Spanish Flamenco, Cuban Salsa, Brazilian Samba, Parisian Waltz, exotic drumming and more.

Time: 7 p.m. (Aug. 22)
Location: Hill Performance Hall, Eisemann Center
2351 Performance Dr.
Admission: $42.50-$73
Additional details: Event | Eisemann Center

Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson invite you to this exclusive, immersive experience. Guests can mingle with characters, uncover clues, investigate suspects and become part of the action. Ticket includes a drink ticket, raffle ticket and party buffet. Proceeds will support the Repertory Company Theatre's 2026-27 season.

Time: 7:30 p.m. (Aug. 22)
Location: Repertory Company Theatre, 770 N. Coit Rd.
Admission: $100
Additional details: Musicals, Theatre Education - Repertory Company Theatre

Aug. 23

Tour Breathless - Presented by Prime Media

Motta Maadi Music is returning with this year's "Tour Breathless." Come out for an electrifying evening of incredible music, iconic sing-alongs, and nonstop dancing.

Time: 6 p.m. (Aug. 23)
Location: Hill Performance Hall, Eisemann Center
2351 Performance Dr.
Admission: $30-$72
Additional details:Event | Eisemann Center

Aug. 24

Disc Golf at Breckinridge Park

Play a round (or two) of disc golf at Breckinridge Park. The disc golf course of Breckinridge Park was designed by Eric McCabe, one of the most-renowned disc golf course designers and the winner of the 2010 Professional Disc Golf Association World Championship.

Time: Sunrise-Sunset (daily)
Location: Breckinridge Disc Golf Course at Breckinridge Park
3555 Brand Rd. (near pavilions at Parking Lot C)
Admission: Free
Additional details: www.cor.net/DiscGolf

Aug. 25

Throughlines - Nebula Gallery Exhibit

Throughlines features student work from UT Dallas. Students were challenged to create artist books or zines inspired solely by the title of a photograph from the collection, without ever seeing the image itself. The resulting works explore connections between language, imagination and visual interpretation, and are displayed alongside their photographic counterparts.

Time: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. (Monday-Friday) - Exhibit runs through Aug. 28
Location: UT Dallas, Nebula Gallery, McDermott Library, 800 W. Campbell Rd.
Admission: Free
Additional details:Throughlines-Nebula Gallery Exhibit

Aug. 26

16th Annual Richardson Real Heroes Awards Celebration

Local nonprofit Richardson Real Heroes hosts its annual awards celebration honoring local volunteers for outstanding service to the community. This year's honorees are J.D. Luttmer and John Moran. The special guest is multi-Emmy award-winning broadcast journalist, author, speaker and philanthropist Scott Murray. A dessert reception with live music follows the celebration.

Time: 7 p.m. (Aug. 26)
Location: Bank of America Theatre, Eisemann Center, 2351 Performance
Admission: Free ticket required
Additional details: Awards Celebration - Richardson Real Heroes

Blood Drive at CityLine

The Carter BloodCare bus will be parked at 1411 E. Renner Rd. throughout the day, making it easy to stop by and give back. Donors will receive a free stainless-steel canteen while supplies last.

Time: 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. (Aug. 26)
Location: 1415 Renner Rd. (parking lot across from Fish City Grill)
Admission: Free
Additional details: Carter BloodCare Blood Drive at CityLine Market

Mature Adult Tech Training Workshop: Apple Watch

Get hands-on with your Apple Watch. Learn how to read notifications, track steps, monitor heart rate, use emergency features and customize your watch face to fit your needs.

Time: 2:30 p.m. (Aug. 26)
Location: Richardson Senior Center, 820 W. Arapaho Rd.
Admission: $10
Additional details: Call 972-744-7800 to register and for more information

PM Pints: Transforming Art, Business, Education and Industry

Come out for a fireside chat with Jeff Price, Associate Professor at The University of Texas at Dallas (UTD), and Chris Shacklett, Director of Economic Development with the City of Richardson, as they explore how immersive technologies, like virtual reality, augmented reality, digital twins and simulation are transforming the way we learn, work and experience the world.

Time: 5-7 p.m. (Aug. 27)
Location: The IQ^®HQ, 1302 E. Collins Blvd.
Admission: Free, registration required
Additional details:Immersive Innovation: Transforming Art, Business, Education, & Industry

Clay Hand Building Workshop

In this two-hour workshop at the Richardson Senior Center, you'll learn the basics of clay hand building while creating two beautiful pieces: a food-safe mug and a hanging wall vase. You'll be guided step-by-step through the process, with plenty of room to add your own creativity and personal style. This class is perfect for beginners and experienced students alike. No experience is needed. Finished pieces will be ready for pickup approximately two weeks after class.

Time: 10 a.m. (Aug. 29)
Location: Richardson Senior Center, 820 W. Arapaho Rd.
Admission: $30 plus $15 supply fee due the day of class.
Additional details: Call 972-744-7800 to register and for more information

Battle of the Badges

Come out for the second annual Special Olympics Texas Richardson Police vs Richardson Fire Department unified soccer game.

Time: Noon-1 p.m. (Aug. 30)
Location: Soccer Spectrum, 1251 Digital Dr.
Admission: $5
Additional details: E-mail [email protected] for more information

Party Bridge Lessons

Join the Richardson Senior Center for a friendly four-week Party Bridge session beginning in September. Whether you're brand new to the game or just need a refresher, this is a great way to learn the basics, meet new people and enjoy a little friendly competition. Come play, laugh and build your bridge skills in a relaxed and welcoming setting.

Time: 10 a.m. (Wednesdays, Sept. 2, 9, 16 and 30)
Location: Richardson Senior Center, 820 W. Arapaho Rd.
Admission: $40 (four sessions), registration required
Additional details: Call 972-744-7800 to register and for more information

MJ Elite Zone Basketball Training

Kids can train with former professional basketball trainer and international basketball player Mo Jafari. Participants will develop skills on the court and gain habits for life. The training sessions are listed below.

*Options available for two or more sessions per week
Time: Start dates vary
Additional details: Activity search | City of Richardson Parks and Recreation

Gobble Hobble - Registration Open

Registration is open for the 21st Annual Richardson Gobble Hobble. This event, featuring a 5K, 10K and a 1-mile Digital Dash Fun Run, benefits the Richardson Boys & Girls Club. The course is fast, flat and features views of the Spring Creek Nature Preserve.

Time: 8 a.m. (Nov. 21)
Location: Galatyn Park, 2351 Performance Dr.
Admission: $32 (1-mile Fun Run), $44 (5K), $54 (10K)
Prices to increase after Sept. 21
Additional details:Gobble Hobble

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