Looking to attend some events in Richardson in October? Check out Community Impact’s monthly events calendar for the latest events in the community.

Oktoberfest lunch

The Richardson Senior Center will host an Oktoberfest-inspired lunch of sausage, sauerkraut, potatoes and dessert. Membership is not required.Four Bullets Brewery car show

The eighth annual car show, co-hosted by Carshow Radar, will feature TJ’s Dawghouse food truck and live music.Cottonwood Art Festival

The semiannual Cottonwood Art Festival returns to showcase national artists. According to the event website, the festival offers plenty of food and drinks as well as a children’s area with activities. This year will also include the inaugural Walk the Chalk sidewalk chalk art contest with a chance to win a cash prize.Introduction to fly-fishing workshop


The city of Richardson is hosting a two-hour workshop with certified fly-casting instructor Jose M. Colon. The event will begin indoors, and then attendees will drive to a local park where they will receive casting instruction.Paul Renna performance

Dallas-based musician Paul Renna is performing at the Old 75 Beer Garden. Renna has been performing music for more than 30 years. His music is influenced by folk, Southern rock and Americana.‘Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street’

Repertory Company Theatre is performing the Broadway musical telling the story of a vengeful barber.‘Murder on the Nile’

The Richardson Theatre Center will host a performance of the mystery play written by Agatha Christie and based on the novel of the same name.‘Step Afrika!’


The Charles W. Eisemann Center is hosting “Step Afrika!” The performance blends percussive, traditional African and contemporary dance styles into one experience.‘Nightmare Before Nutcracker’

The performance comprises ballet, modern dance and electronic media depicting memory, dialogue and mixed narrative to tell the story of a ballerina who must overcome injuries and fears.