From theater and jazz to cataloging plant species, check out these eight events in Richardson this April.
‘Over the River and Through the Woods’
Richardson Theatre Centre presents a romantic comedy about loving Italian-American grandparents who will do anything to keep their grandson from moving across the country for his dream job.
Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Ladysmith Black Mambazo, a Grammy-winning South African male choral group, will bring their traditional vocal styles to the University of Texas at Dallas.
Sow and Tell
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.
Moroccan Mosaic Workshop
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.
Patrick Bartley with Texins Jazz Band
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.
Richardson BioBlitz
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.
Richardson Symphony Orchestra Season Finale
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.
UT Dallas Jazz Ensemble
Enjoy an evening of big band jazz from a range of stylistic periods at the University Theatre, performed by the UT Dallas Jazz Ensemble.