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11 events,
Lovers Lane
Experience an installation by Richmond’s own yarn bomber Knitorious M.E.G. in her first garden exhibition. Stroll down Lovers Lane and enjoy the yarny web she has spun for us. Knitorious M.E.G. has created a space for both lovers and lovers of love alike.
Forging Freedom, Justice, & Equality Exhibition
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
Playing With Light
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.
Pictures of Resistance: The Wartime Photos of Jewish Partisan Faye Schulman
A captivating exhibit of the rare photographs by Faye Schulman, the only known Jewish partisan to document the World War II experience on film.
Wendell The Bunny
Hop, hop, hooray, it’s Easter Bunny picture time. Don’t miss out on making eggs-tra-special memories with everyone’s favorite fluffy friend.
Apollo: When We Went To The Moon
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…
Pet Night with Wendell The Bunny
Get egg-cited for our pet photo nights. Make sure your fur family is looking paw-fect for their Easter pictures with The Bunny.
Art Night Grand Opening: Mending Walls
Grand opening event, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. 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.
Pajama Story Time
Pajama Story Time
Wear your PJs and bring your favorite stuffed animal for stories, songs, and rhymes. Registration begins March 20.
Homeschool Days: Industrial Innovations of the Gilded Age
Homeschool Days: Industrial Innovations of the Gilded Age
Calling all homeschoolers in grades 4 to 7. Enrich your learning experience with one of Maymont’s field investigation programs. Explore how coal powered the Gilded Age through immersive activities to learn about work conditions and how the energy resources that we use impact more than just the environment.
Harlem Globetrotters 2023 World Tour
Harlem Globetrotters 2023 World Tour
Your favorite Globetrotter stars are bringing out their amazing basketball skill, outrageous athleticism and a non-stop LOL good time.
12 events,
On the Air Radio Players
An hour of suspense and comedy with Sabotage by Sound Effects. Directed by Ann Davis. Come in from the cold and enjoy the performance. 7:30pm
Tutus & Ties on Tuesdays
Tutus & Ties on Tuesdays
Movement and play are good for children’s bodies and brains. In fact, movement can help increase memory, perception, language comprehension, attention, emotional understanding, and decision making. Dress up and move, move, move. This event is free with museum admission.
Making Sense of the Art World: How Did Art Get Mixed Up in Politics?
Making Sense of the Art World: How Did Art Get Mixed Up in Politics?
A series of classes at the ICA at VCU that will explore how to see and understand contemporary art. Explore the intersection of politics and contemporary art in this second course.
Citizen Science: FrogWatch Workshop
Citizen Science: FrogWatch Workshop
What’s that sound in your backyard? Is it a bird? Is it a cricket? More likely, you’re hearing the nocturnal chorus of frogs and toads. Become a herpetology hero by joining the thousands of FrogWatch USA volunteers nationwide.
11 events,
Murrmur: [Name] Inevitable Objects Workshop
This workshop aims to use Rafael Domenech’s exhibition The Medium is the Massage as an invitation to local artists and students to explore the ways in which writing can be generative to production of artworks. Day 1: Collective Worldbuilding | March 29 6-8PM Day 2: Artifact making and post-workshop phases March 30 | 5-9PM
A Place for Parents
A Place for Parents
A virtual space for moms, dads, grandparents, and anyone raising children to ask questions and access support in their parenting journey. Join online at grscan.com/aplaceforparents every Wednesday morning. Ends April 26, 2023.
Dragons and Mythical Beasts
Dragons and Mythical Beasts
Enter into a magical world of myths and legends in this fantastical new show for all the family. Don’t miss this brand-new spell-binding adventure, live on stage.
16 events,
Playhouse Bilingual Story Time
Playhouse Bilingual Story Time
Sing, dance, read, and learn Spanish. This event is free with Museum admission.
Clean Eatz Grand Opening
Clean Eatz Grand Opening
Clean Eatz is a healthy lifestyle café offering a no-obligation meal plan with a weekly rotating menu, freshly prepared grab-n-go meals, and dine-in meals in the café. They take the stress out of meal prepping and planning by doing the work for you! They use only fresh ingredients - never any preservatives, fryers or grease.…
Broad Rock Comix Club
Broad Rock Comix Club
For people who love comic books, graphic novels, and/or manga and want to try your hand at making your own. Fun, creative prompts, and discuss your favorite comics.
9 events,
Richmond Strikers Jefferson Cup Tournament – Boys Showcase Weekend
Hosted by the Richmond Strikers, it's one of the most prestigious soccer tournaments in the country. Over 400 U15 through U19 boys' teams from all over the country will be playing at soccer fields across the Greater Richmond area.
Keep on the Sunny Side
The lives of A.P., Maybelle and Sara Carter, their music and the historic Bristol Sessions are brought to life.
29 events,
Breakthrough Battle Anniversary
Remember the 158th Anniversary of the Breakthrough Battle which ended the Petersburg Campaign and forced the Confederate withdrawal from Richmond. Visitors will have the opportunity to join in a walking tour of the battlefield, drill with the troops, and more.
Appomattox River Regional Park 5K Trail Run/Walk
Appomattox River Regional Park 5K Trail Run/Walk
Prince George Parks and Recreation, the Riverside Regional Jail, and the Friends of the Lower Appomattox River (FOLAR) are hosting this 5K Trail Run. Benefits FOLAR & Special Olympics.
Easter Egg Hunt
Easter Egg Hunt
The Easter Bunny is coming! Join us at Ettrick Park for our annual egg hunt. Awesome prizes will be awarded for specially marked eggs. Participants will enjoy refreshments, prizes, and photos with the Easter Bunny. Please bring your own basket. The hunt will begin promptly at 10 a.m. Children ages 1-12 are eligible and will…
Children’s Tower Community Block Party
Children’s Tower Community Block Party
Celebrate the Children's Tower, Richmond's new home for pediatric emergency, trauma and inpatient care. Kid-friendly entertainment, interactive stations, ambulance tours, food trucks, and more. RSVP at http://www.chrichmond.org/blockparty Free parking will be available in the Children's Parking Deck - enter on 10th Street. *Event will be held in the tent on Marshall Street, between 10th and 11th…
12 events,
Mahler Resurrection Symphony
Mahler Resurrection Symphony
A concert experience unlike any other. Valentina Peleggi leads the Richmond Symphony, Chorus, and soloists in Mahler’s monumental Symphony Number Two. Music by George Walker begins the program.
Yesterday and Today: The Interactive Beatles Experience
Yesterday and Today: The Interactive Beatles Experience
This amazing band, anchored by brothers Billy, Matthew and Ryan McGuigan, perform as themselves and leave the song choices completely in the hands of the audience.
15 events,
Richmond Strikers Soccer Spring Break Camp of Champs
This camp will be a fun opportunity for all players to spend a week working on their technical skills, and of course having fun. This game based camp is a great way for players of all levels to improve their skills.
Virginia Outside – Spring Break Camp
RPS Spring Break Camps – Single Day Registration April 3 – Hiking Day April 4 – Fishing Day April 5 – Mountain Biking/Trail Riding Day April 6 – Fishing Day April 7 – Mountain Biking/Trail Riding Day
Spring Break Storyteller’s Camp
In this half-day camp, your elementary schooler will learn about 'La Belle Époque' through music, dance, art, and cuisine of this vibrant era. All of this will culminate in a final share performance with friends and family. Camp hours: 9:00 to 12:00.
Wildlife Careers Camp
In this immersive camp, participants will learn about different career paths within the wildlife and outdoors industries, as well as gain experience as a hands-on Junior Keeper at Rockwood Nature Center. They will work alongside the Animal Care Team to learn about reptile and amphibian husbandry, exhibit design, and how to become an animal keeper.…
Spring Break ArtVenture
Young people will make art with some of Richmond’s most talented artists and educators. Classes are scheduled from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. or 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Spring Break Camp
Ages: 5 to 13 enjoy some awesome baking and cooking activities, and movie time. Lunch Included. 9:30 am - 1:30 pm
Kids Culinary Spring Break
Spring Break Bundle (Mon-Thurs) *Lunch Included 9:30 am - 1:30 pm Ages: 5 - 13 School's out for Spring Break! We have some Awesome Baking & Cooking Activities & Movie Time! Sample Menu: Pizza Pretzels, Asian Stir Fry, Creamy Tuscan Chicken, Strawberry Crunch Cucpakes, Cinnamon Sugar Twist, 3 layerd Cookies & Cream Cake! $310 per…
Maymont Mansion: Special Spring Break Hours
Explore the Gilded Age home of the Dooleys with a self-guided audio tour. Learn more about the people who lived & worked here, balancing technological advances of the time with the labor-intensive operations of a home this size, including the complicated story of the New South and Jim Crow.
Dinosaur Discovery
Dinosaur Discovery
Bring the wild world of dinosaurs to life. Students will learn about dinosaurs and step into the shoes of paleontologists as they “dig” for fossils and leave with their very own clay “fossil.” Ages 5 and up. Registration begins two weeks before each program.
21 events,
Spring Break Camp – Adventure in the Woods
Spend your spring break building your confidence in exploring the woods and creek at the Challenge Course location. On your first day test your archery skills with targets hidden in the woods. On day two, work with your fellow campers to solve a series of puzzles and challenges on their low-element obstacles. Finally on day…
Sensory Friendly Morning
Sensory Friendly Morning
Experience the Museum galleries in a calm, crowd-free environment. Interact with replica objects and accessibility-trained Museum staff along the way. The Museum's gallery experience will be modified with sound and lighting adjustments, limited crowds, no films, and other accommodations geared toward audiences with sensory sensitivities.
Holiday Powers
Holiday Powers
Moroccan Modernism 1956-1978 focuses on the artists of the Casablanca school and the modernism movement in post-colonial Morocco. The in-person lecture will be held a the ICA auditorium.
Tutus & Ties on Tuesdays
Tutus & Ties on Tuesdays
Movement and play are good for children’s bodies and brains. In fact, movement can help increase memory, perception, language comprehension, attention, emotional understanding, and decision making. Dress up and move, move, move. This event is free with museum admission.
22 events,
A Place for Parents
A Place for Parents
A virtual space for moms, dads, grandparents, and anyone raising children to ask questions and access support in their parenting journey. Join online at grscan.com/aplaceforparents every Wednesday morning. Ends April 26, 2023.
Alpaca Story Time
Alpaca Story Time
You don’t have to visit Peru to meet alpacas—they're at the library. Listen to stories and learn about these South American camelids, then go outside to pet some real alpacas. Ages 5 and up. Registration begins March 22.
Alpaca Story Time
Alpaca Story Time
You don’t have to visit Peru to meet alpacas, they're at the library. Listen to stories and learn about these South American camelids, then go outside to pet some real alpacas. Ages 5 and up. Registration begins March 22.
23 events,
Giant Twister at the Library
Giant Twister at the Library
Ages 6 to 11, the only thing better than normal board games is life-sized board games. Come play Twister with us on a larger than life board.
Charlotte’s Web Special Reading
Charlotte’s Web Special Reading
Enjoy a special reading of the children's classic, Charlotte's Web, by E.B. White. Retired Professor Emeritus of Theater from Randolph-Macon College and Atlee library patron, Joe Mattys, will read aloud a shortened version of this charming and ageless story. A great event for all ages to enjoy.
The Burning Land: When the Family Goes to War, and the War Comes Home
The Burning Land: When the Family Goes to War, and the War Comes Home
David O. Stewart discusses writing a Civil War novel inspired by an ancestor’s long and tragic service in the Twentieth Maine Infantry meant considering how war changes soldiers, those closest to them, and communities.
20 events,
Bilingual Story Time/La Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe
Bilingual Story Time/La Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe
Enjoy bilingual story time and learn and practice Spanish and English. Listen to stories, sing nursery rhymes, and have fun. Registration begins April 5. Ages 0 to 5 and their caregivers. ¡Disfruta de la hora de cuentos bilingüe mientras aprendes y practicas español e inglés! ¡Escucha historias, canta canciones de cuna y diviértete!
Music and Movement
Music and Movement
Help your preschooler shake, rattle, and roll their way to mastering early literacy skills. Registration begins three days before each program. For ages 2 to 5 and their caregivers.
3-D Printing Stamps and Photos
3-D Printing Stamps and Photos
Teens, take your 3D printing to the next level by learning how to make your own custom stamp or lithophane. Some experience with 3D printing or CAD preferred. Registration begins March 24.
17 events,
Dominion Energy Family Easter
Dominion Energy Family Easter
Bring the whole family for an Easter eggs-travaganza and all that spring has to offer. Enjoy games, activities and crafts, as well as live entertainment and other performers, jugglers and adorable animals, and of course, appearances by the Easter Bunny. Bring a picnic blanket and make a day of it with local food trucks and…
DogGone 5K-3K-1K
DogGone 5K-3K-1K
Fun and dog-friendly 5K, 3K, and 1K treat hunt. No dog, no worries, you can still join for either the 5K or 3K run/walk. HanoverParksRec on Facebook
Once Upon a Cuento
Once Upon a Cuento
Enjoy bilingual story time and learn and practice Spanish and English. Listen to stories, sing nursery rhymes and have fun. For ages 0 to 5 and their caregivers. ¡Disfruta de la hora de cuentos bilingüe mientras aprendes y practicas español e inglés! ¡Escucha historias, canta canciones de cuna y diviértete!
7 events,
Easter Sunday Services
Easter Sunday Services
Services will take place at the following times: 6:30 am (in front of the church), 8:15 am (sanctuary), 9:30 am (fellowship hall), 11:00 am (sanctuary, livestream). Details at www.reveilleumc.org/easter
Easter Sunday
Easter Sunday
Celebrate the risen Christ and the hope we have in Jesus through His resurrection. In Person and Online at 9:30 & 11:00 a.m. Before or after worship, stop by the flower cross on the lawn and a picture. 9:30 a.m. in the Commons 11:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary
9 events,
Toddler Time: Out and About
Toddler Time: Out and About
Introduce your little explorer(s) to the joys and wonders of farm animals at Maymont through age-appropriate activities. 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!
Coding with Wizarding Wands
Coding with Wizarding Wands
Children grades 3 to 6 will have a blast while learning to code. Challenge yourself to perform Harry Potter-themed activities and to cast your own spells using magic wands. Registration for each child is required, please call the library if you need assistance.
Bilingual Stories with Ali / Historias Bilingüe con Ali
Bilingual Stories with Ali / Historias Bilingüe con Ali
Ages 2 to 5 and caregivers, enjoy bilingual stories with Ali from the Children’s Museum of Richmond. We will sing, dance and craft, all while learning Spanish. Registration begins March 27. Disfruta de historias bilingüe con Ali del Museo de Niños de Richmond. Cantaremos, bailaremos y haremos manualidades, todo mientras aprendemos inglés.
7 events,
Hamilton
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.
Tutus & Ties on Tuesdays
Tutus & Ties on Tuesdays
Movement and play are good for children’s bodies and brains. In fact, movement can help increase memory, perception, language comprehension, attention, emotional understanding, and decision making. Dress up and move, move, move. This event is free with museum admission.
9 events,
Carnival of the Animals
Carnival of the Animals
Their traditional 40-minute introduction to the instruments of the orchestra for elementary school students this year includes Camille Saint-Saëns’ beloved Carnival of the Animals in a performance featuring the young dancers of the School of Richmond Ballet. Meet birds, elephants, pianists, donkeys, kangaroos, etc. in this thrilling performance for kids.
A Place for Parents
A Place for Parents
A virtual space for moms, dads, grandparents, and anyone raising children to ask questions and access support in their parenting journey. Join online at grscan.com/aplaceforparents every Wednesday morning. Ends April 26, 2023.
Flower Windsocks
Flower Windsocks
Bring out your inner artist at this crafting program. Supplies are provided, just bring your creativity. This month make flower themed windsocks that’ll dance in the breeze.
10 events,
STEAM Team
STEAM Team
A fun exploration involving Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics for ages 5 to 12. The STEAM Team at WE branch meets on the First Thursday of each month at 4:00 p.m.
Creating Paradise for Pollinators
Creating Paradise for Pollinators
Adults, Learn the basics of creating a pollinator garden. Peggy Singlemann gives you tips and tricks for providing the specific elements necessary for pollinators to thrive. Registration begins March 30.
Richmond Short Stories
Richmond Short Stories
A gallery tour uncovering fascinating objects in the Valentine’s collection. A staff member will share a new lens into Richmond history and highlight a few diverse Richmond Stories on display.
15 events,
Richmond Poetry Fest
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
Garden Tours
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.
Elephant & Piggie
The imagination of Mo Willems returns to the stage in this rollicking vaudevillian romp, perfect for introducing young people to the joy of putting on a play. An elephant named Gerald and a pig named Piggie solve problems, sing, make each other laugh, and even teach the audience a dance known as the Flippy Floppy…
Spring Story Time Palooza
Spring Story Time Palooza
Ages 2 to 5 and their caregivers, celebrate spring at an outdoor story time. Read books, sing songs, dance, and make a craft. Registration begins on Apr. 11.
Bilingual Story Time
Bilingual Story Time
Sing, dance, read, and learn Spanish. This event is free with museum admission.
The Floor Store’s Grand Expansion Celebration
The Floor Store’s Grand Expansion Celebration
Celebrating The Floor Store’s massive new showroom with incredible savings,
24 events,
Hands On History Days
Hands On History Days
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.
RVA Adaptive Sports Festival
RVA Adaptive Sports Festival
The largest showcase in the region of sports and recreational opportunities for people with disabilities.
13 events,
Lakeside’s Local Makers Market Bubble Party
Lakeside’s Local Makers Market Bubble Party
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 Cuprill, and a Bubble Play Zone.
Spring Artisan Market
Spring Artisan Market
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.
Profs & Pints Richmond: New Views of the Universe
Profs & Pints Richmond: New Views of the Universe
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.
8 events,
RSL Swing for the Symphony Golf and Tennis Tournament
RSL Swing for the Symphony Golf and Tennis Tournament
Grab your foursome and register to play a Captain's Choice round of Golf or play in a round robin tennis tournament. Golfs starts at 10:30 a.m. with a box lunch then a shotgun-start with on-course activities and challenges. Tennis starts at 1:30 p.m. with goodies and more.
12 events,
Music and Movement
Music and Movement
Help your preschooler aged 2 to 5, shake, rattle and roll their way to mastering early literacy skills. Registration begins three days before each program.
Seed Bombs (for Homeschoolers)
Seed Bombs (for Homeschoolers)
Learn about how seeds grow, Virginia native plants, and the importance of flowering plants. Using soil and seeds, make a seed bomb to plant some seeds in your yard. Registration begins two weeks before each program. Ages 5 and up.
Tutus & Ties on Tuesdays
Tutus & Ties on Tuesdays
Movement and play are good for children’s bodies and brains. In fact, movement can help increase memory, perception, language comprehension, attention, emotional understanding, and decision making. Dress up and move, move, move. This event is free with museum admission.
10 events,
A Place for Parents
A Place for Parents
A virtual space for moms, dads, grandparents, and anyone raising children to ask questions and access support in their parenting journey. Join online at grscan.com/aplaceforparents every Wednesday morning. Ends April 26, 2023.
Eleone Dance Theatre
Eleone Dance Theatre
Cutting edge works that challenge traditional boundaries. Enjoy contemporary, modern, spiritual, rhythm and blues, African, hip-hop, and more at this stunning performance.
Eleone Dance Theatre
Eleone Dance Theatre
Enjoy contemporary, modern, spiritual, rhythm and blues, African, hip-hop, and more at this stunning performance.
15 events,
Pet Connect with the Richmond SPCA
Pet Connect with the Richmond SPCA
Chanel Moses, Coordinator of Humane Education, will lead this series. There will be a new topic every month about general pet care and safety, and even a chill pup for kids to meet and pet. Event free with museum admission.
Foster Parent Information Session – HopeTree Family Services
Foster Parent Information Session – HopeTree Family Services
Have you considered becoming a foster parent? Please join this information session to learn more about how your family can become a foster family. Call (804) 201-9006 or email Dejene.Young-el@HopeTreeFS.org for more information.
13 events,
Home for Good Playhouse Event
Come out to see one-of-a-kind playhouses built by generous local builders to support a local nonprofit that advocates for children in Henrico County who have experienced abuse and neglect. Visit the Main Plaza to see these amazing playhouses and have an opportunity to take one home. Benefits Henrico CASA.
Garden Tours
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.
Youth Mental Health First Aid Workshop
Youth Mental Health First Aid Workshop
An 8-hour program to help you learn what to do and what to say when you see a youth struggling with mental and emotional challenges.
Landmark Christian School
Landmark Christian School
Meet staff, tour facilities, and learn about the quality education that students K4 to 12th grade have enjoyed at Landmark Christian School since 1966. RSVP online.
ICA 5th Anniversary
ICA 5th Anniversary
A night of performances, artist talks, the final iteration of MURRMUR, as well as new works from Tricky Walsh and Sharon Mashihi. Internationally acclaimed architect Steven Holl, designer of the ICA’s LEED-Gold certified building, will also be making remarks at the event.
27 events,
DIY Sock Puppets
DIY Sock Puppets
Kids are invited to design a sock puppet pal and resident Puppet Masters will be available to help put them together. Supplies are provided, with a limit of one sock puppet per child available while supplies last.
13 events,
Harbor Blast Artisan Market
Harbor Blast Artisan Market
A celebration of local artisans selling handmade home décor, art, jewelry, apparel, and more.
Growing in the Garden
Growing in the Garden
Ages 4 to 5, meet at the children's garden for an afternoon of exploration and imagination. Plant seedlings (while supplies last), play in the children's market and make beautiful sounds on the music wall.
Romantic Chopin
Romantic Chopin
Michelle Cann plays Chopin’s heart aching First Piano Concerto. Tito Muñoz conducts a masterpiece by the tragically short-lived Lili Boulanger, and Sir Edward Elgar’s great and noble “Enigma Variations,” a Victorian Facebook of family and friends.
8 events,
Pajama Story Time
Pajama Story Time
Wear your PJs and bring your favorite stuffed animal for stories, songs and rhymes. Registration begins April 17. For ages 2 to 5 and their caregivers.
11 events,
Tutus & Ties on Tuesdays
Tutus & Ties on Tuesdays
Movement and play are good for children’s bodies and brains. In fact, movement can help increase memory, perception, language comprehension, attention, emotional understanding, and decision making. Dress up and move, move, move. This event is free with museum admission.
Spaced Out- Mad Science: Sun and Stars
Spaced Out- Mad Science: Sun and Stars
The Mad Scientist leads a stellar class through the life cycles of the stars. Learn about the sun, see stardust form, and discover how our star makes waves across the spectrum. Registration begins two weeks before each program. For ages 5 and up.
Bluey’s Big Play
Bluey’s Big Play
A brand-new theatrical adaptation of the award-winning children’s television series. Join the Heelers in their first live theatre show made just for you, featuring brilliantly created puppets, this is Bluey as you’ve never seen it before, brought to real life.
8 events,
A Place for Parents
A Place for Parents
A virtual space for moms, dads, grandparents, and anyone raising children to ask questions and access support in their parenting journey. Join online at grscan.com/aplaceforparents every Wednesday morning. Ends April 26, 2023.
14 events,
Chicago at Theatre on the James
Theatre on the James, the student-led theatre company at James River High School, is proud to present Kander and Ebb's classic musical Chicago! Broadway’s longest-running American musical, Chicago is a dazzling and satirical look at stardom, the justice system, and scandal-driven media. Based on real-life murders and trials in Jazz Age
Bilingual Story Time (Spanish)
Bilingual Story Time (Spanish)
Sing, dance, read and learn Spanish. This event is free with Museum admission.
Confessions of a Southern Church
Confessions of a Southern Church
Christopher Graham is a historian, museum curator, and member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Richmond, VA discusses his book Faith, Race, and the Lost Cause: Confessions of a Southern Church.
Women in the Wickham House
Women in the Wickham House
During the 19th and 20th centuries, the women who inhabited this historic home navigated the social, cultural, and economic limitations of their times. On this tour, discuss new research into the lives of the women who lived and worked in the home, and the stark contrasts between their lives as mothers, daughters and enslaved laborers.
10 events,
Bilingual Story Time
Bilingual Story Time
A bilingual story time. Sing, dance, read, and learn Spanish. This event is free with museum admission.
4th Friday Art Shows and Opening Reception
4th Friday Art Shows and Opening Reception
Enjoy 4 new exhibits, live music, refreshments, meet the artists, and tour 80 artist studios
18 events,
Incanto: An Oasis Of Lyrical Sculpture
Premiere 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.
April and May Exhibits
Enjoy 4 new exhibits, featuring student art, Elizabeth Caffery, and the Boxcar Art Group. Also tour 80 artist studios.
Herbs Galore
Herbs Galore
Dozens of vendors fill the Carriage House Lawn with every imaginable herb as well as annuals, perennials, trees, vegetables, and herbal products and crafts for this one-of-a-kind event. Guests can enjoy food trucks and live music while they shop.
Ashland Train Day
Ashland Train Day
See locomotives, CSX freight, and Amtrak passenger trains pass through the center of the event. Plus, rides, music, food, shopping, and more.
10 events,
I See Me Play in RVA
I See Me Play in RVA
Kiddos ages 3 to 12 will enjoy hands-on activities from the Museum and its community partners in the areas of “Build,” “Grow,” “Create,” and “Read. Kids can create their own storybook, watch professional demos, and entertainers. Register on CMoR's website.
Casting Crowns
Casting Crowns
Multi-platinum selling Grammy winners Casting Crowns will take their powerful live performances on the road this spring with The Healer Tour. With additional performances by special guests We Are Messengers and Ben Fuller.