José Bowen Sextet
José Antonio Bowen, along with five DFW jazz musicians, will perform new music by Bowen and other jazz classics. Bowen has performed in 46 states and 17 countries, and with Stan Getz, Dizzy Gillespie, Bobby McFerrin, Dave Brubeck, Liberace and more. Complimentary tickets for UT Dallas students, faculty, staff and retirees with a valid UT Dallas ID.
- Feb. 1, 7:30 p.m.
- $12 (adults), $6 (children 17 and younger and senior citizens)
- University of Texas at Dallas, Jonsson Performance Hall, 800 W. Campbell Road, Richardson
- www.bass.utdallas.edu/events
The City of Richardson, the CORE District and the Dallas Chinese Community Center will host this annual event featuring dragon and lion dances, musical and martial arts demos, art making, calligraphy, specialty booths and cultural performances.
- Feb. 8, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
- Free (attendance)
- DFW Chinatown, 400 N. Greenville Ave., Richardson
- www.richardsoncoredistrict.com/lunar-new-year-2025
This city of Richardson hosted event will feature a storytime, puppet show, crafts, games and activities. This event is for all ages.
- Feb. 8, 2-3:30 p.m.
- Free
- City Council Chambers and Library Youth Services Area, 2360 Campbell Creek Blvd., Richardson
- www.cor.net/home/components/calendar/event/26408
Attendees are invited to sing along with classic love songs performed by Richardson Community Chorale. This event is for all ages.
- Feb. 15, 1-2 p.m.
- Free
- Richardson City Hall, 2360 Campbell Creek Blvd., Richardson
- www.cor.net/home/components/calendar/event/23832
Dave Halston and Michael Nugent star in a tribute to classic hits from Frank Sinatra and Michael Bublé featuring a live big band.
- Feb. 15, 7:30 p.m.
- $55 - $90
- Eisemann Center, 2351 Performance Drive, Richardson
- www.eisemanncenter.com
Singing Women of Texas will perform their 2024-25 concert worship music.
- Feb. 16, 4 p.m.
- Free
- First Baptist Richardson, 1001 N. Central Expressway, Richardson
- https://tinyurl.com/p8cbzr37
Attendees at Richardson's Senior Center will learn to weave a macrame plant hanger. Beginner macrame artists are welcome but all participants must be 50 years old or older to participate. However, no membership to the senior center required.
- Feb. 22, 9 a.m.
- $25
- Richardson Senior Center, 820 W. Arapaho Road, Ste. 100, Richardson
- www.cor.net
The City of Richardson’s library is sponsoring this event which will feature retired Texas Ranger Lee Young discussing his 29-year career as a Texas law enforcement officer, as well as the history of the Absentee Seminole Tribe. This event is for adults and teens.
- Feb. 22, 1-2 p.m.
- Free
- Richardson City Hall, 2360 Campbell Creek Blvd., Richardson
- www.cor.net/departments/public-library/adults/special-events