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Incanto: An Oasis Of Lyrical Sculpture
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden 1800 Lakeside Avenue, Richmond, VAPremiere exhibition by sculptor Kate Raudenbush and poet Sha Michele from the legendary Burning Man community features five intricately designed, monolithic sculptures. Created especially for the Garden, the pieces are dramatically lit from within and the Garden will have evening hours May 3-Oct. 28 on Wednesday-Saturday nights until 9 p.m. ...
Cy Twombly, Morocco, 1952/1953
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts 200 N Boulevard, Richmond, VA, United StatesCurrently the only US venue, VMFA brings the exhibition to Virginia from the Musée Yves Saint Laurent in Marrakech, where it premiered in February 2023. This pioneering exhibition charts the early pilgrimage of one of the most influential figures in 20th-century American art. Cy Twombly, Morocco, 1952/1953 captures the artist’s enduring and style-defining fascination with ...
Family Story Time
Broad Rock Library 4820 Old Warwick Road, Richmond, VAA story time perfect for children aged 0 to 5. ...
Spin Art Painting
Children's Museum of Richmond, Chesterfield 6629 Lake Harbour Dr., Midlothian, VA, United StatesAges 3 to 8 make spin art paintings – inside a salad spinner. Aprons will be provided. This event is free with Museum admission. ...
Spin Art Painting
Children's Museum of Richmond, Downtown 2626 W. Broad Street, Richmond, VAAges 3 to 8 make spin art paintings – inside a salad spinner. Aprons will be provided. This event is free with Museum admission. ...
Yarn Coasters with SCRAP RVA
Bon Air Library 9103 Rattlesnake Road, North Chesterfield, VAAges 8 to 12 participate with the SCRAP RVA team to design a coaster from reused materials. Participants will weave yarn on CDs. Registration begins September 16. ...
Gala Event for Artspace Gallery’s Silent Auction and Member Exhibition
artspace 2833-A Hathaway Rd, Richmond, VA, United StatesSilent Auction bidding and all sales conclude amid music, costume, merriment and moon-madness.Preview Reception: Friday, Sept. 22, 6-9pmVisit the gallery noon-4pm every day (except Mondays), September 23-30. ...
Flamenco Master Class
Dominion Energy Center for the Performing Arts 600 E Grace Street, RichmondLearn different Palos (rhythms) of Flamenco, such as Alegrias, Tangos, and Fandangos. Cultural information and the origins of each dance form will be included in the instruction. Taught by international ...
African Caribbean Master Class
Perkinson Center for the Arts and Education 11810 Centre St, Chester, VAExperience Caribbean rhythms and dance forms with African influences, such as mambo, cumbia, salsa, and rumba with Artistic Director: Marisol Betancourt Sotolongo Open LevelWednesday, October 6th at 6 pm ...
RVA First Friday
Arts DistrictStroll along the Broad Street arts corridor visiting galleries, shops, restaurants, and more. ...
VisArts 2023 Chili Throwdown
Visual Arts Center of Richmond 1812 West Main Street, Richmond, VAParticipating restaurants from all over Richmond contribute their best chili, which is taste-tested by both a blind jury and the event's attendees. Adult admission includes beer and wine tickets, a ...
Family Fall Fest at Triple Crossing
Triple Crossing Beer, Midlothian 1101 Winterfield Crossing, Midlothian, VirginiaFun for the whole family, the event will have pumpkin painting, games, photobooth, face painting, and more. Plus, local artists and makers selling handmade home décor, art, jewelry, apparel, and ...
Lamb Arts Fest
HopewellA community event intended to provide access to the arts through world class exhibitions, student art showcases, art activities, local and national artists and related vendors. Come see art and make art. ...
Rachel Ignotofsky: What’s Inside a Caterpillar Cocoon?
bbgb tales for kids 3003 W Cary St, Richmond, VARachel shares her brand new picture book, What’s Inside a Caterpillar Cocoon? The event will consist of an author talk followed by a Q&A. This portion of the event is ...
Sophie Blackall at bbgb: If I Was a Horse
bbgb tales for kids 3003 W Cary St, Richmond, VATwo-time Caldecott-winning author-illustrator, Sophie Blackall, will be in the shop sharing her hilariously brilliant new picture book, If I Was a Horse. An ode to imagination, and a little bit of mischief, this book is Sophie's response to the age-old childhood inquiry: “If you could be a _________, what would you do?” The event will ...
Fall Flower Farm Camp
The Freckled Flower Farm 18065 Mountain Rd, Montpelier, VAChildren in grades 2 through 6 will be planting seedlings, cutting flowers, learning how to care for plants and flowers, creating flower arrangements and learning floral design techniques, making fun ...
Alma Latina
Swift Creek Mill Theatre 17401 Jefferson Davis Highway, Colonial Heights, VAA family-oriented dance-theater production celebrating the history that influenced the rhythm, music and dance of Latin America. Through salsa, mambo, tango, flamenco and reggae, the unique, powerful and passionate artists ...
Midlothian Village Days Fall Festival & Craft Fair
Midlothian Middle School 13501 Midlothian Turnpike, Midlothian, VACome eat get food from a variety of food trucks, while shopping with local vendors. Fun for the whole family with games, inflatables, and petting zoo. Come to the big ...
4th Friday Art Shows and Opening Reception at Art Works
Art Works 320 Hull St., Richmond, VAWith winter approaching and Halloween around the corner, it's time to dust off your scariest get-up and join the 4th Friday reception and opening of new exhibits. This is not just any ordinary art show; they are inviting you and your children to an artful scavenger hunt with prizes to be won. The new exhibits ...
Trunk or Treat at the VMHC
Virginia Museum of History and Culture 428 North Boulevard, Richmond, VAJoin the VMHC and 20+ partner organizations for some historic Halloween fun. Kids will enjoy crafts, games, free museum admission, and of course, their fair share of treats at this ...
Jack O’Lantern Jamboree
Atlee Library 9161 Atlee Road, Mechanicsville, VAJump on over to the library patio to view a jaw dropping display of community Jack O'Lanterns. Drop off your Jack O'Lantern at the library between Noon - 5 pm ...
Virginia Thanksgiving Festival
Berkeley Plantation 12602 Harrison Landing Road, Charles City, VA, United StatesStep back in history as the Virginia Thanksgiving Festival commemorates America's First Thanksgiving with a historic celebration. Bring the entire family for colonial period re-enactors, encampment, parade, and musicians. Families ...
The Altars Festival
Art Works 320 Hull St., Richmond, VAA celebration of cross-cultural ancestor remembrance and an art exhibition. The festival is a part of an expanding project—Altar American Project. Enjoy music, performances, speakers and meet the altar artists. ...
Toddler Time
Maymont 2201 Shields Lake Drive, RichmondIntroduce your little explorer(s) to the joys and wonders of history. Each session provides fun, engaging, and active learning through story time, a craft, and a guided exploration. Plus, you and your toddler might even make a few new friends. ...
Hands-on History: Remembering Our Veterans
Belmont Recreation Center 1600 Hilliard Road, Henrico, VAAges 5 and older explore the history of Remembrance Day, now called Veteran’s Day, with family-friendly craft and activity stations. ...
Craft + Design
Main Street Station 1500 E Main St, RichmondA museum-quality art and crafts show and sale, presented by Visual Arts Center of Richmond, that has garnered a reputation for showcasing the finest in contemporary craft. ...
VisArts 59th Annual Craft and Design
Main Street Station 1500 E Main St, RichmondA contemporary craft show where guests can eat, drink, and browse the work of more than 150 artists from across the country. A weekend pass includes access to Patrons’ Preview ...
Dawoud Bey: Elegy
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts 200 N Boulevard, Richmond, VA, United StatesMesmerizing and evocative, these 42 photographs and two film installations by contemporary American artist Dawoud Bey contemplate the harrowing journeys and human realities of the Virginia slave trail, Louisiana plantations, and Ohio’s Underground Railroad. Visitors will first encounter Stony the Road (2023), commissioned by VMFA, which takes viewers to the historic trail in Richmond, Virginia, ...
Operation Bizarre Bazaar
Richmond Raceway Complex 600 E Laburnum Ave, Richmond, VAA special early shopping night to benefit Operation Healing Forces, a non-profit dedicated to wounded, ill, and injured Special Operations Forces and their spouses. Tickets on sale now at www.operationhealingforces.org/events/. ...
