Richardson | August 2023

TODO LIST

September events

COMPILED BY DUSTIN BUTLER

SEPTEMBER 01 THROUGH 17

Rocky Athas will perform at Six Springs Tavern. Lopez has released several studio albums, most recently “Tell the Truth” in 2018 and has received acclaim for his music. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (showtime). $15-$150. 147 N. Plano Road, Richardson. 469-917-3040. https://bit.ly/3OExu6I 23 CHECK OUT FIRST RESPONDER GEAR The Richardson Police Department is hosting its Public Safety Expo, a free event for families where police and re department vehicles will be on display. In addition, attendees will see demonstrations from the K9 Unit and drone team, visit with SWAT Team members and see a Texas Department of Public Safety helicopter. Vendors and city ocials will provide safety and emergency preparedness information. 9 a.m.-noon. Free. Huines Park, 300 N. Plano Road, Richardson. 972-744-4955. https://bit.ly/44RizMd 23 SEE FRANKENSTEIN’S MONSTER Chicago-based performance collective and design studio Manual Cinema will perform author Mary Shelley’s classic gothic tale “Frankenstein” at the Charles W. Eisemann Center. The group combines shadow puppets, cinematic techniques, sound eects

and live music into the show, according to the event’s description. 8 p.m. $47-$57. 2351 Performance Drive, Richardson. 972-744-4650. www.eisemanncenter.com/events-tickets 27 ATTEND AN AUTHOR LUNCHEON The University of Texas at Dallas will host an author luncheon and conversation with novelist Shelby Van Pelt, author of “Remarkably Bright Creatures,” which tells the story of a widow and her connection with a giant octopus. The novel is also the 2023 Richardson Reads One Book selection. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. $30. Davidson-Gundy Alumni Center, 800 W. Campbell Road, Richardson. 972-883-5393. https://bit.ly/43RmSpu 29 CELEBRATE REGIONAL MEXICAN MUSIC Musical group Mariachi Herencia de Mexico, along with special guest and Grammy-winner La Marisoul, will perform at the Eisemann Center. The concert will honor regional Mexican music and culture of the past and present. 8 p.m. $$32-$42. 2351 Performance Drive, Richardson. 972-744-4650. https://bit.ly/3KqrUlW

GO TO THE THEATRE The Richardson Theatre Centre will host performances of “Misery,” based on the book by Stephen King. The story follows novelist Paul Sheldon, who wakes up captive by his No. 1 fan, Anne Wilkes, following a car crash. Thu. 7:30 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. $20-$22. 518 W. Arapaho Road, Ste. 113, Richardson. 972-699-1130. www.richardsontheatrecentre.net/ season23.html 09 SEE A TRIBUTE TO THE KING OF ROCK ‘N’ ROLL Kraig Parker, an award-winning Elvis Presley tribute artist, will perform with an 18-piece orchestra conducted by Dallas resident Bryan English at the Charles W. Eisemann Center. The event promises a powerful, electric and dramatic tribute to Elvis. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. $45-$60. 2351 Performance Drive, Richardson. 972-744-4650. www.eisemanncenter.com/events-tickets 22 ATTEND A BLUES ROCK CONCERT Dallas-based blues musician Lance Lopez, with special guests Shaw Davis, The Black Ties and “Texas Tornado”

Light Up Lockwood will feature a laser light show, vendors and live entertainment.

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FEATURED EVENT Attend Light Up Lockwood On Sept. 16, the city of Richardson and the CORE district will host Light Up Lockwood, featuring a laser light show. There will also be a variety of local food options, drinks, shopping and live entertainment. Vendors include Lockwood Distilling Co., Greenville Avenue Pizza Co. and Happy Hippie Brewing Company, among others. 6-10 p.m. Free (admission). 510 Lockwood Drive, Richardson https://bit.ly/3OEUWRi

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