Richardson | June 2023

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July events

COMPILED BY KEVIN CUMMINGS

JULY 07 ROCK OUT ON A PATIO Dallas-based blues and rock group Travelin’ Jed will play an outdoor show at the recently opened Old 75 Beer Garden in Richardson. Last year, the four-piece band released an album titled “Volume II.” Opened April 3, The Old 75 Beer Garden is a 16,000-square-foot dining and entertainment plaza located in the Richardson Restaurant Park. 7 pm.-10 p.m. Free (admission). 740 S. Central Expressway, Richardson. 866-653-7524. www.old75beergarden.com 14 THROUGH 30 LAUGH AT A COMEDY The Richardson Theatre Centre is hosting a production of the comedic play “Boeing, Boeing.” Written by Marc Camoletti, the story follows a French pilot who has three ight attendant ances he keeps separated. In a turn of events, they all end up on the same ight. Times vary. $20-$22. 518 W. Arapaho Road, Ste. 113, Richardson. 972-699-1130. www.richardsontheatrecentre.net 14 THROUGH 15 DIVE INTO TEXAS LITERATURE The 2nd annual Texas Author Con, a convention celebrating Texas writers, will take place at the Renaissance Hotel

Dallas/Richardson. Around 60 authors and vendors from around the Lone Star state will be in attendance. Visitors can meet authors spanning genres ranging from horror and romance to Western and sci-, in addition to hearing readings and panel discussions. Times vary. Free. 900 E. Lookout Drive, Richardson. texasauthorcon@gmail.com 21 THROUGH 30 TRAVEL BACK IN TIME TO THE SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS Richardson’s Repertory Company Theatre is hosting a production of “Brigadoon” as part of its 2023 summer musicals series. Based on the book by Alan Jay Lerner, the play tells the story of two American tourists who nd a Scottish town that appears only once a century, where one of them falls in love with a local. Fri.-Sat. 7:30 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. $18 for youth, $32 for adults. RCT Promenade Theatre, 770 N. Coit Road, Richardson. 972-690-5029. www.rcttheatre.com/shows.html 22 MAKE A CANDY SUSHI ROLL In an event meant for teens ages 13-18, the Richardson Public Library is hosting a candy sushi making class, combining sushi making techniques with sweets, such as fruit rolls, gummy sh and Twizzlers. Attendees will get a chance to make their own culinary

creations, according to the event’s description. 4 p.m. Free. 900 Civic Center Drive, Richardson. 972-744-4350. www.cor.net/departments/public-library 23 SING ALONG TO ABBA ABBA tribute band ABBAFAB, which plays concerts across the country, will be performing some of the Swedish pop band’s biggest hits at the Charles W. Eisemann Center. Featuring a multimedia production, the quadruplet will perform renditions of songs spanning ABBA’s catalog, including “Waterloo,” “Fernando” and “Dancing Queen.” 7:30 p.m. $45-$65. 2351 Performance Drive, Richardson. 972-744-4650. www.eisemanncenter.com/events-tickets 29 GIVE PEACE A CHANCE Magician Tommy Terric will perform a kid-centric magic show at the Richardson Public Library’s Basement Program Room focused on celebrating world peace. During the performance, kids will help Tommy perform tricks, including making doves magically appear. With each trick, attendees will learn the word for peace in a dierent language. 4 p.m. Free. 900 Civic Center Drive, Richardson. 972-744-4350. www.cor.net/departments/public-library

The city of Richardson’s is holding its annual Family 4th Celebration.

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FEATURED EVENT CELEBRATE INDEPENDENCE DAY Richardson will host its annual Family 4th Celebration on July Fourth at Breckinridge Park. In addition to a reworks show, the event will feature concessions, kids activities and a patriotic performance by the Richardson Community Band. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own picnic blankets and lawn chairs. 6 p.m.-10 p.m. Free. 3555 Brand Road, Richardson www.cor.net/departments/ parks-recreation/community- events/family-4th-celebration

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