Humanizing the Homeless: Portraits, Signs, and Songs
UT Dallas is hosting an art exhibit meant to bring awareness to homelessness. The exhibit features portraits taken by Canadian artist Leah den Bok of those experiencing homelessness and a collection of hand-crafted signs purchased by SMU professor of advertising Willie Baronet from those living on the streets.
- Aug. 23-Aug. 29, 8 a.m.-11 a.m.
- Free
- University of Texas Dallas, 800 W. Campbell Road, Richardson
- https://tinyurl.com/yn86dspw
Alex Benavides will perform a mix of original songs and covers of classic rock, contemporary and country music songs at Happy Hippie Brew Company.
- Aug. 23, 7:30-10:30 p.m.
- Free
- 500 Lockwood Drive, Richardson
- www.happyhippiebeer.com
This play, based on the television movie “12 Angry Men,” tells the story of 12 ordinary people who must decide the guilt or innocence of a young man accused of murder.
- Aug. 23-25, times vary
- $15-$20
- 518 W. Arapaho Road, Ste. 115, Richardson
- www.thecoretheatre.org/2024season
The Richardson Public Library is offering a workshop that teaches attendees how to take better pictures using their smartphones. Attendees must have a Richardson Library Card in good standing to register.
- Aug. 24, 3:30 p.m.-5 p.m.
- Free
- Richardson Public Library, 2360 Campbell Creek Blvd., Ste. 500, Richardson
- https://tinyurl.com/5yamsxap
Musician Jeremy Bellamy will perform songs from a variety of genres at Happy Hippie Brewing Company.
- Aug. 24, 7:30-10:30 p.m.
- Free
- 500 Lockwood Drive, Richardson
- www.happyhippiebeer.com
The Brass Tap at CityLine hosts a game of Texas Hold ‘em every Sunday. The winner will take home a $150 prize and will be eligible for a monthly award.
- Aug. 25, 5 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- 1251 State St., Ste. 650, Richardson
- www.brasstapbeerbar.com/richardson
Poets, comedians, musicians and performers of all kinds are invited to Happy Hippie Brewing Company for an open mic night performance.
- Aug. 27, 7-10 p.m.
- Free
- 500 Lockwood Drive, Richardson
- www.happyhippiebeer.com
Head to Happy Hippie Brewing Company for a jam session. Acoustic and Electric instruments are welcome as musicians play and make music together.
- Aug. 29, 6:30-10:30
- Free
- 500 Lockwood Drive, Richardson
- www.happyhippiebeer.com
The 14th annual Richardson Real Heroes Awards Ceremony will be held at the Eisemann Center for the Performing Arts. The 2024 recipients areDebbie Conard and Sandy Lauder, who will be honored for their volunteer service to the Richardson community.
- Aug. 29, 7 p.m.
- Free but tickets are limited to four per transaction
- 2351 Performance Dr, Richardson
- https://tinyurl.com/2cszuk2t
