Here are 11 events to check out in Richardson in October.

National Night Out

National Night Out is a community building event meant for neighborhoods to get involved in anti-crime programs. Block parties are encouraged to register with the city. As part of the event, a canned food drive will be held at the Network of Community Ministries.Dewey Knit

Knitters of all ages and skill levels are invited to attend this gathering of knitting enthusiasts.RSO--Opening Night

The Richardson Symphony Orchestra will perform Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 3 with pianist Kenny Broberg and Berlioz's Symphonie fantastique.
  • Oct. 5, 7:30 p.m.
  • $25-$85
  • Eisemann Center for the Performing Arts, 2351 Performance Drive, Richardson
  • www.eisemanncenter.com
Cottonwood Art Festival


The semi-annual art festival is returning to Cottonwood Park to showcase several local and national artists. According to the website, the festival will offer plenty of food and drinks. There will also be two stages featuring live music throughout the weekend.Aida Cuevas

Mexican singer and actress Aida Cuevas pays tribute to Mexico’s best selling artist Juan Gabriel at the Eisemann Center.Little Shop of Horrors

This comedy horror musical follows a hapless florist who raises a plant that feeds on humans.Huffhines Harvest Fest

Huffhines Park will host vendors, family activities and live music to celebrate the fall season.A Conversation with Mandy Patinkin & Kathryn Grody


Together on social media, couple Mandy Patinkin and Kathryn Grody shared nuggets of their “uninterrupted togetherness,” thoughts on 40+ years of marriage and other topics. Now they are hitting the road with their son, Gideon Grody-Patinkin, who will act as moderator.
  • Oct. 19, 8 p.m.
  • $55-$75
  • Eisemann Center for the Performing Arts, 2351 Performance Drive, Richardson
  • www.eisemanncenter.com
Sugar Skull!

This bilingual and bicultural musical adventure meant for young audiences and families follows 12-year-old Vita Flores as she uncovers the true meaning of Dia de Muertos.
  • Oct. 20, 2 p.m.
  • $15-$30
  • Eisemann Center for the Performing Arts, 2351 Performance Drive, Richardson
  • www.eisemanncenter.com
Alireza Talischi

Iranian pop singer, Alireza Talischi, known for his melodies and lyrics, will perform at the Eisemann Center.Anatomy of a Murder

The play tells the story of District Attorney Paul Biegler, who recently lost his bid for re-election, as he tries to save an Army officer accused of murder.