Forging Freedom, Justice, & Equality Exhibition

Black History Museum of Virginia 122 W. Leigh Street, Richmond

A special 40th anniversary exhibition, from BHMVA’s first four decades. The exhibition will explore six vital themes of Black history in culture across the Commonwealth.Wednesday - Saturday, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM ...

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Keep on the Sunny Side

Swift Creek Mill Theatre 17401 Jefferson Davis Highway, Colonial Heights, VA

The lives of A.P., Maybelle and Sara Carter, their music and the historic Bristol Sessions are brought to life. Read the RFM Review. ...

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Art Night Grand Opening: Mending Walls

The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen 2880 Mountain Rd, Glen Allen, VA, United States

This exhibit explores the public art project, Mending Walls which through collaborative art aims to advance social justice by connecting community members from different backgrounds in conversation to foster empathy, understanding, and healing. Other exhibits on display. ...

Free

Playing With Light

Science Museum of Virginia 2500 W Broad St, Richmond, VA, United States

Through 20+ interactive stations, guests can explore the numerous ways our world is illuminated to learn all about how science helps us to describe and explain the behavior of light. ...

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Apollo: When We Went To The Moon

Virginia Museum of History and Culture 428 North Boulevard, Richmond, VA

The exhibition chronicles the timeline from the beginning of the Space Race – a time when the U.S. and Soviet Union competed over their accomplishments in space exploration – to the collaborative culture of the International Space Station program and beyond. Through objects and artifacts from the U.S. Space & Rocket Center’s archives that set ...

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Hamilton

Altria Theater 6 N Laurel Street, Richmond, VA

The story of America then, told by America now. Featuring a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B, and Broadway. The story of American founding father Alexander Hamilton. ...

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Richmond Poetry Fest

Visual Arts Center of Richmond 1812 West Main Street, Richmond, VA

A celebration of poetry and community, includes readings, workshops, activities for poets and artists of all ages, and vendors. 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Fri 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Sat ...

Free

Treason Trial of Aaron Burr Court End Tour

John Marshall House 818 East Marshall Street, Richmond, VA, United States

What happened to Aaron Burr after his fatal shooting of Alexander Hamilton? Find out about his treasonous plot of 1807 in this guided tour with the John Marshall House and the Valentine Museum. 3pm-5pm, Friday 10am-12pm, Saturday ...

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Garden Tours

Bacon's Castle 465 Bacon’s Castle Trail, Surry, VA

Learn the history of the oldest English formal garden in North America as well as what is growing there today. Heirloom seeds saved from Bacon’s Castle Garden will be for sale. ...

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Petersburg Half Marathon 
and 5K

Historic Old Towne Petersburg 9 e old st, Petersburg, VA

Witness a battle re-enactment as you run the course. ...

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RVA Adaptive Sports Festival

Glen Allen High School 10700 Staples Mill Road, Glen Allen, VA, United States

The largest showcase in the region of sports and recreational opportunities for people with disabilities. ...

Free
Event Series PopUp RVA

PopUp RVA

The Diamond 3001 N Boulevard, Richmond, VA

Featuring a rotating weekly lineup 50+ artisan, craft, and other local business vendors. With live music and food trucks. ...

Free

Hands On History Days

Stratford Hall 483 Great House Road, Stratford, VA

For K through 12 schoolteacher, an homeschool group organizer, or the leader to a community youth organization that’s is interested in bringing your students to Stratford Hall. These educational programs include five 30-minute, experiential learning activities that allow students to explore different facets of Stratford through the lenses of history and science. Register online. ...

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Reynolds 50Fest

J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College, Parham 1651 E. Parham Rd, Henrico, VA

Reynolds Community College, in partnership with Henrico Recs & Parks, invites you to a family-friendly outdoor event celebrating 50 years of educating the Henrico community. Activities will include live music, food trucks, inflatable amusements, face painting, balloon artist, raffles, interactive activities hosted by Reynolds. ...

Free

Earthcraft Spring Community Event

Art Works 320 Hull St., Richmond, VA

Enjoy a day of earth-friendly crafting and local RVA art and artists. ...

Free

Heart of Virginia’s April Fool’s Festival

James River Cellars Winery 11008 Washington Hwy, Glen Allen, VA, United States

Listen to live music, enjoy wine, shop local vendors, and browse the food truck court. ...

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Marbling Silk Scarves Class

Elder Pep Day Club & Spa 2610 Buford Rd, Richmond, VA

Learn how to design fabric using marbling paints and tools. Take home a beautiful scarf for yourself or a loved one. Limited space available.  Advance payment required to reserve your spot. Register in person or call. ...

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Urban Abandonment: Shining a Light on Blight

Ettrick-Matoaca Library 4501 River Road, South Chesterfield, VA

Explore beauty in decay through the photography of Sharon Heyward as she discusses her compelling images of local abandoned architecture. For adults. Registration begins April 1. ...

Free

LEGO Club

Bon Air Library 9103 Rattlesnake Road, North Chesterfield, VA

They’ll provide the building bricks. Kids will supply the imagination. For kids 6 to 11. ...

Free

Chasing Space: A Virginia Astronaut’s Journey 

Virginia Museum of History and Culture 428 North Boulevard, Richmond, VA

Conversation with Virginia astronaut, Leland Melvin, who will share the inspirational story of grit, grace, and second chances that led him to space. A book signing will follow the program, with copies of Chasing Space and the Chasing Space Young Readers’ Edition for sale through the VMHC Museum Store.   ...

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Richmond Kickers

City Stadium 3201 Maplewood Ave, Richmond

Cheer on your 2022 USL League 1 Regular Season Champs. Bring friends, family, and your dog(s). ...

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Eternal Tango

Carpenter Theatre at Dominion Energy Center 600 E Grace Street, Richmond, VA

The rhythm beguiles. The melodies seduce. This is the dance that captivates and intoxicates. The eternal tango in a symphonic treatment performed by the Richmond Symphony, as the finest dancers captivate the eye. ...

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Lakeside’s Local Makers Market Bubble Party

Lakeside Farmers' Market 6106 lakeside Ave, Richmond, VA, United States

Shop for handmade items, art, clothing, candles, baked treats and sweets, fermented goods, handmade jams, skincare and more. Enjoy local grub from Auntie Ning's food truck, live music from Jaycie ...

Free

Spring Artisan Market

Hardywood Park Craft Brewery, Richmond 2410 Ownby Lane, Richmond, VA

Celebrate Spring and support our local RVA businesses. Local artists and makers selling handmade home décor, art, jewelry, apparel, and more. Indoor event. Dog friendly. ...

Free

Patriot’s Day Reenactment

St. John's Church 2401 E. Broad Street, Richmond, VA

On April 19, 1775, barely 4 weeks after Patrick Henry delivered his “Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death” speech inside St. John’s Church, the first shots of the American Revolution were fired at Lexington and Concord. ...

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Fit4Kids Fun Fest

Forest Hill Park New Kent Ave & 42nd Street, Richmond, VA

This family-friendly event will allow attendees to enjoy an active afternoon outdoors and children will participate in fun Earth Day-themed activities and games encouraging family fun, outdoor play, and wellness. ...

Free

Profs & Pints Richmond: New Views of the Universe

Virginia Museum of History and Culture 428 North Boulevard, Richmond, VA

Profs and Pints Richmond presents a look at the previously unseen realms and phenomena revealed by space telescopes, with Jack Singal, associate professor of physics at the University of Richmond and former researcher at the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center and Stanford University. ...

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