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Gutenberg! The Musical!
In this two-man musical satire, a pair of aspiring playwrights perform a backers’ audition for their new project - a big, splashy musical about Johannes Gutenberg, the inventor of the printing press. With an unending supply of enthusiasm, Bud and Doug sing all the songs and play all the parts with the hope that one […]
Find out more »Between Riverside and Crazy
Presented by Cadence Theatre Company, in partnership with Virginia Repertory Theatre. When ex-cop “Pops” Washington welcomes his ex-con son back into his rent-controlled apartment on Riverside Drive, he also welcomes some new, unlikely but frequent guests. The play uses dark humor to examine the contradictions of justice and the human condition to persevere.
Find out more »Peter and the Starcatcher
Runs Friday through Sunday both weekends, October 26 through November 4. From marauding pirates and jungle tyrants to unwilling comrades and unlikely heroes, this playfully explores the depths of greed and despair… and the bonds of friendship, duty, and love. Presented by Sparc.
Find out more »The Commonwealth and the Great War
In 1917, Virginia-born President Woodrow Wilson brought the nation into war against the German, Austrian, and Ottoman empires. This tells the stories of individual Virginians who carried the state’s proud military tradition to the battlefront during World War I. 100,000 of them served; 3,700 died. Many more were injured.
Find out more »Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch
Explore colorful autumn gardens, the river shore, and exhibits. Pick a pumpkin and find your way through the corn maze.
Find out more »Gallery: Hal Horwitz
Hal Horwitz was a Richmond pediatric dentist who took up photography as a hobby more than thirty years ago, developing a special interest in native orchids. Horwitz photographed nearly all of Virginia’s orchid species and attempted to photograph all 200 orchids native to the United States. He made scores of trips into the habitats of […]
Find out more »Fire, Flour & Fork
A highly curated mix of dining events, behind-the-scenes tours, demonstrations, talks, food producers, cookbook authors, visiting chefs, culinary historians, and craft spirit makers.
Find out more »Craftsmen’s Christmas Classic
Start your Christmas shopping while browsing original work from hundreds of talented artists and craftspeople from across the nation. Admission is good for all three days with your return pass. 10:00 AM –9:00 PM, Friday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Saturday 11:00 AM –5:00 PM, Sunday
Find out more »Ongoing
Lee Symposium: The Shenandoah Campaigns and Harpers Ferry
During the symposium, you will enjoy lectures by renowned historians, exclusive tours of Harpers Ferry and surrounding battlefields, and the opportunity to socialize with other history lovers like yourself. Harpers Ferry, located on the border between North and South, changed hands eight times during the Civil War and witnessed five battles. A block of rooms […]
Find out more »8:30 am
2018 Walk to End Alzheimer’s
The Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support, and research. Participants of all ages will be walking together carrying flowers indicating why we want to end the disease. Register today. Sign up as a Team Captain, join a team or register to walk as […]
Find out more »9:00 am
Education Everywhere
At this event, parents will be given a binder upon arrival. They will visit over 150 vendors tables to gather information about schools, classes, home- schooling, entertainment, and so much more that are geared toward children and/or family activities. All vendors will have their material hole punched and ready to be placed in the parent’s […]
Find out more »Restorative Practices: A Trauma Sensitive Approach
Culturally Responsive Circles: A Trauma Sensitive Approach to Restorative Practices, led by Ram Bhagat, Ed.D. This training will deepen program leaders’ understanding of circle processes, restorative justice values and beliefs, culturally relevant practices, and will enable the Peace Center to better and more responsively serve our diverse community.
Find out more »Let’s Get Gritty: A Meet Up For 4th Grade Girls
Several members of their faculty will be offering a one-day meetup designed for 4th grade girls. During this fun and energetic day of investigation, exploration, and self-discovery, girls will explore their passions and discover their grittiness.
Find out more »Let’s Get Gritty: Girls Thinking Out Loud
A one-day meetup designed for 4th-grade girls. During this fun and energetic day of investigation, exploration, and self-discovery, girls will explore their passions and discover their grittiness. Register now at https://www.orchardhouse.org/admissions/admissions.
Find out more »10:00 am
CFA Willow Lawn Fall Festival
Kids will enjoy a bounce house, petting zoo, face painting, and more. More details available on the Chick-fil-A Willow Lawn Facebook page.
Find out more »16th Annual Ashland Train Day
Railroad music, songs and storytelling, miniature children's train rides, children's games and activities, and lots of model trains (Lego, wooden and electric) in over five locations, model train racing, memorabilia displays, a locomotive moon bounce, real antique railroad equipment, a real caboose, area railroad organizations, and more.
Find out more »Fall Festival
Tons of games with prizes, inflatables, cake walk, local vendors, book sale, a silent auction with many awesome baskets and experiences to bid on, and raffle prizes including a stay at Quirk Hotel, a weekend getaway in the mountains, and a family 4-pack of tickets to the Massanutten water park. Featuring Giovanni's pizza, bake sale […]
Find out more »Celebrations Around the World
Celebrate the seasonal opening of the Genworth Holiday Village with a day of spectacular performances and activities highlighting Diwali, Eid, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Lunar New Year and Christmas - holidays celebrated right here in our community and around the world!
Find out more »10:30 am
Fantastic Teen Movie
Watch a popular, fantastic film before the sequel is released in theaters. Snacks provided by the Friends of the Montpelier Library.
Find out more »Science Matters
Learn about changing matter from one state to another by melting, freezing, evaporation, and condensation. Registration begins two weeks before program.
Find out more »11:00 am
kidsRVA Festival
Creative activities with makerspace challenges and can-structure building areas, an art show and sidewalk chalk gallery, a talent show, percussion jam session, zumba, bike and obstacle activities, bounce houses, a game truck, karaoke, story times, food trucks, vendors, and more.
Find out more »Stories at the Museum
Enjoy a group reading of a history-themed book and a craft activity.
Find out more »12:00 pm
The World of Bats!
Learn why we need bats and which bats are endangered of extinction in our area.
Find out more »2:00 pm
An Afternoon with Jan Karon
Jan Karon will be interviewed by Reverend Hilary Streever. Audience members are welcome to submit questions (index cards will be provided) before the event for a brief q & a following the interview. Benefits St. James's Episcopal Church. Presented by Fountain Bookstore. Tickets required.
Find out more »3:00 pm
Sensory Friendly Improv Show
Two teams of improv comedians compete against each other in a battle for points and laughs, based entirely on audience suggestions. And now, it’s custom designed to be more accessible for those individuals on the autism spectrum and their families.
Find out more »4:00 pm
Kan Jam Tournament – For Teens to Help Teens
This tournament is hosted by The Jacob's Chance Teen Board. The Teen Board is a Jacob's Chance program that consists of high school students that create and run social events or "Teen Scene" for their peers with special needs. The funds raised from this tournament will go toward the continued development and growth of the […]
Find out more »6:00 pm
Health, Humor and Laughology Film Event
Author and certified laughter yoga leader, Slash Coleman will host a viewing of the documentary film Laughology by Albert Nerenberg followed by a panel discussion of the movie with local humorists and wellness advocates. Sponsored by RVA Laugh Club, the event is appropriate for all ages. Benefits Integral Yoga Center of Richmond. (Free, Suggested donation […]
Find out more »6:30 pm
Den of Fear Haunted House
This fully indoor event boasts striking visuals and high intensity scares. This season, get your horror fix close to home at Den of Fear Haunted House.
Find out more »8:00 pm
Disco Inferno Richmond Symphony Pops
Break out the platform shoes and the satin pants as they recapture the mood and feel of the Disco daze with Jeans ‘N Classics with the Orchestra. Hear the hits from Earth Wind and Fire, Donna Summers, ABBA, and the rest of your favorite disco artists.
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