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.
- Oct. 1, 6 p.m.
- Free
- Various neighborhoods throughout Richardson
- https://tinyurl.com/5a2udepk
Knitters of all ages and skill levels are invited to attend this gathering of knitting enthusiasts.
- Oct. 5, 2 p.m.-4 p.m.
- Free
- Richardson Public Library, 2360 Campbell Creek Blvd, Richardson
- https://tinyurl.com/2p8tsfwk
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
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.
- Oct. 5, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Oct. 6, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- Cottonwood Park, 1321 W. Belt Line Road, Richardson
- www.cottonwoodartfestival.com
Mexican singer and actress Aida Cuevas pays tribute to Mexico’s best selling artist Juan Gabriel at the Eisemann Center.
- Oct. 11, 7:30 p.m.
- $40-$60
- 2351 Performance Drive, Richardson
- www.eisemanncenter.com
This comedy horror musical follows a hapless florist who raises a plant that feeds on humans.
- Oct. 11-Oct. 27, times vary
- $20-$36
- Repertory Company Theatre, 770 N. Coit Road, Richardson
- www.rcttheatre.com/shows.html
Huffhines Park will host vendors, family activities and live music to celebrate the fall season.
- Oct. 19, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Oct. 20, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- Huffhines Park, 1500 Apollo Road, Richardson
- www.huffhinesharvestfest.com
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
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
Iranian pop singer, Alireza Talischi, known for his melodies and lyrics, will perform at the Eisemann Center.
- Oct. 25, 8 p.m.
- $89-$189
- 2351 Performance Drive, Richardson
- www.eisemanncenter.com
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.
- Oct. 25-Nov. 10, times vary
- $22-$27
- 518 W. Arapaho Road, Suite 113, Richardson
- www.richardsontheatrecentre.net
