Events for November 3, 2018

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…

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…

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.…

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…

Explore colorful autumn gardens, the river shore, and exhibits. Pick a pumpkin and find your way through the corn maze.  

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…

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.

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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.

Kids will enjoy a bounce house, petting zoo, face painting, and more. More details available on the Chick-fil-A Willow Lawn Facebook page.

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…

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…

Watch a popular, fantastic film before the sequel is released in theaters. Snacks provided by the Friends of the Montpelier Library.

Learn about changing matter from one state to another by melting, freezing, evaporation, and condensation. Registration begins two weeks before program.

Watch Hotel Transylvania 3, snacks provided.

Enjoy a group reading of a history-themed book and a craft activity.

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…

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…

Watch the movie Robots.

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…