Aug. 29
Dallas Songwriters Association Songwriters Spotlight
Listen to live music by a variety of artists at the CityLine Plaza. Members of the Dallas Songwriters Association will showcase their original music at this event. 6-9 p.m. Free. CityLine Plaza, 1150 State St., Richardson. 214-302-9502. www.dallassongwriters.org
Sept. 10
Droids & Druids Book Club
Join the Richardson Library and sci-fi book fans as they explore September’s theme: nonhuman characters. 7:30-8:30 p.m. Free (registration required). 970-744-4350. The event has been moved online; visit www.cor.net for more details.
Sept. 18
Anomaly: The Magic of Robby Bennett
Robby Bennett will combine magic, comedy and acrobatics for this show at the Eisemann Center. The family-friendly event features a variety of illusions and tricks. 7 p.m. $29-$70. Eisemann Center, 2351 Performance Drive, Richardson. 972-744-4650. www.eisemanncenter.com
Sept. 19-20
Virtual Plano Balloon Festival Races
Take on a half-marathon, 10K, 5K or 1K in this race. Each participant will receive a commemorative finisher medal and a shirt. Race packets will be mailed to participants the week of Sept. 7. $30-$60. 972-867-7566. www.planoballoonfest.org/p/about/runs
Worth the Trip: Drive-in Concert
Sept. 4
Listen to a socially distanced concert from the comfort of your vehicle. Cody Canada and The Departed will perform, and guests can listen from their vehicle or from lawn chairs in a designated area by their vehicle. 7:30-10 p.m. $45 per vehicle. Tupps Brewery, 721 Anderson St., McKinney. 972-547-2650. www.tuppsbrewery.com/events/sept-4-summer-drive-in
Recurring events
Theatre of the Imagination
Richardson Theatre Centre is posting online shows featuring a musical selection followed by a 10- to 20-minute mini-production. Free. 972-699-1130. www.richardsontheatrecentre.net
Richardson Art Walk
This self-guided, self-paced tour aligns with the northern part of the city’s Central Trail, which runs along US 75. The tour can be done at the guest’s leisure and features eight pieces of public art ranging from colorful sculptures to fountains. Visit www.cor.net for a walking tour map.
