Check out 8 events in Richardson in April

Richardson Public Library will host a seed swap and packing party where attendees are encouraged to bring seeds to pack, share, swap and contribute to the public seed library.

• April 11, 1-2:30 p.m.
• Free
• 2360 Campbell Creek Blvd., Richardson
• www.bit.ly/SowandTell

Learn about the rich artistic traditions of zellij, a form of mosaics, in Moroccan design, from architecture to decor. Attendees will also create their own mosaic piece to take home. Registration is required.

• April 18, 10:30 a.m.-noon
• Free
• 2360 Campbell Creek Blvd., Ste. 500, Richardson
• www.bit.ly/RPLmosaic

Grammy-nominated saxophonist Patrick Bartley will perform at the Eisemann Center with the Dallas-based Texins Jazz Band as well as the Berkner High School Jazz Band, who will open the show.

• April 19, 7 p.m.
• $30-$42.50
• 2351 Performance Drive, Richardson
• www.eisemanncenter.com/event/?i=11668

Head to Breckinridge Park to photograph and catalog plants, animals and fungi to help scientists and park professionals take inventory of local species. All ages are welcome, and registration is required.

• April 25, 2-5 p.m.
• Free
• 2000 Brand Road, Richardson
• https://cityofrichardson.volunteerlocal.com

The symphony orchestra’s season finale concert will include Sergei Rachmaninoff’s “Symphonic Dances,” Anna Clyne’s lively “Masquerade” and Maurice Ravel’s jazz-influenced Piano Concerto in G Major.

• April 25, 7:30 p.m.
• $26-$86
• 2351 Performance Drive, Richardson
• www.eisemanncenter.com/event/?i=10938

Enjoy an evening of big band jazz from a range of stylistic periods at the University Theatre, performed by the UT Dallas Jazz Ensemble.

• April 30, 7 p.m.
• Free
• 800 W. Campbell Road, Richardson
• www.calendar.utdallas.edu/event/jazz-ensemble-6123