GenXiles
Rock out with the finest rock music of the 80s, 90s and 2000s performed by Metroplex-based cover band GenXiles at Gillespie’s Tavern. GenXiles plays hits from several bands, including The Cars, Blink-182 and Men at Work.
- Aug. 2, 7:30-9:30 p.m.
- Free
- 3600 Shire Blvd., Richardson
- tinyurl.com/GenXilesRichardson
Something Rotten!
Follow Nigel and Nick Bottom on their journey to run a successful theater troupe in 1595 in competition with William Shakespeare in this musical by Karey and Wayne Kirkpatrick. The show is performed by the Repertory Company Theater.
- Aug. 1-2, 7:30 p.m.; Aug. 3, 2 p.m.
- $20-$36
- 770 N Coit Road, Richardson
- tinyurl.com/RottenRich
City Line Night Market
Peruse local hand-crafted goods and enjoy live music at City Line Plaza the second Friday of each month through December. City Line also boasts more than 25 dining options.
- Aug. 8, 6-10 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- 1150 State St., Richardson
- tinyurl.com/CityLineMarket
River Driver at Gillespie’s Tavern
Grab a drink and enjoy a show from Texas folk band River Driver at Gillespie’s Tavern. The band has performed at several Irish and Scottish events in the Metroplex, including the North Texas Irish Festival in Dallas and Texas Scottish Festival.
- Aug. 9, 7:30-10:30 p.m.
- Free
- 3600 Shire Blvd., Richardson
- tinyurl.com/RichRiverDriver
Karaoke at the Mad Hatter
Belt out your favorite tunes every Wednesday at the Mad Hatter Neighborhood pub. The pub has three locations in the Metroplex and offers $1 wings and $5 whiskey on Wednesdays.
- Aug. 13, 9-11:45 p.m. (every Wednesday)
- Free
- 120 West City Line Drive, Richardson
- tinyurl.com/AugustHatter
Mean Girls Dive-in Movie
Jump in the lap pool or lazy river at the Heights Aquatic Center for a pool-bound screening of 2004’s "Mean Girls" starring Lindsay Lohan.
- Aug. 15, 8:30 p.m.
- $6 when purchased online, $10 onsite
- 709 West Arapaho Road, Richardson
- tinyurl.com/RichMeanGirls
Benise at the Eisemann Center
Spanish guitar player and artist Benise will perform his Emmy-winning Spanish Guitar and Dance Spectacular in the Hill Performance Hall at the Eisemann Center for the Performing Arts.
- Aug. 16, 7:30 p.m.
- $40-$69
- 2351 Performance Drive, Richardson
- tinyurl.com/BeniseRich
Piano Men: Generations at the Eisemann Center
Enjoy a performance from Father and son piano-playing duo Piano Men: Generations. The musicians will perform the music of Billy Joel and Elton John in the Bank of America Theater at the Eisemann Center.
- Aug. 16, 8 p.m.
- $47-$67
- 2351 Performance Drive, Richardson
- tinyurl.com/PMGRichardson
Worth the Trip
Catvideofest 2025
Grab a seat at Alamo Drafthouse for Catvideofest 2025, a 75-minute compilation of the very best submitted cat videos. A portion of the ticket sales will go to support local cat and animal shelters.
- Aug. 2-3, 11:30 a.m.
- $14.75
- 320 W Las Colinas Blvd., Irving
- tinyurl.com/CatVidFestRich
