Anthony McGill is the principal clarinetist of the New York Philharmonic. The Boston Globe named Gloria Chien Superior Pianist of the Year. The music they make together sparkles with virtuosity and verve. A pre-show artist talk with VPM Classical Music host Mike Goldberg at 2:00 p.m.

One of the most legendary rock bands of all time announces the continuation of their highly successful tour with the 50th Anniversary Celebration Freedom Tour 2023 featuring, very special guest TOTO.

Introduce your little explorer(s) to the joys and wonders of winter. Each session provides fun, engaging, and active learning through story time, a craft and a guided exploration.

Hailed out of Staten, Island, New York at Seaview Hospital, the incredible story of 300 African American nurses who risked their lives to care for patients with tuberculosis when there was no cure and white nurse's refused. This documentary gives homage to Black Angel, Marjorie Tucker Reed.

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.

Join VWM Education Director Jim Triesler as he explores the WWI Monument of Byrd Park.

The newest book from Fountain Favorite, award-winning author of The Yellow Wife, Sadeqa Johnson. This event will be held in person as well as livestreamed on the Library's YouTube channel. Registration required.

Abraham Lincoln is often called The Great Emancipator; however, enslaved people were responsible for seizing their own freedom. During this program, students will explore primary sources related to self-emancipation at Fort Monroe and the resulting Confiscation Acts. Students will also analyze the Emancipation Proclamation and explore the impact it had on both enslaved and free…

Join CMoR Play Guide Kelis in the Art Studio for structured craft time. They’ll be using yarn to make cute and soft pom pom “puffles” while developing school readiness skills. This event is ideal for ages 2 to 5 yrs. This event is free with Museum admission.

Looking for a safe, nurturing, robust learning environment for your children? Then explore all that Elijah House Academy offers Transitional Kindergarten through 8th grade students. Join this informative session and tour of the campus.

Participants will make arts and crafts, learn new things, and explore their creativity with the help of either the Play Guides or Art Studio Coordinator. This event is free with Museum admission.

For grades 2 through 8, make some stomp rockets to celebrate space in the Center of the Universe.

The Art Studios are focusing on fiber in conjunction with Black History Month. Participate in a braiding craft while celebrating the history of protective hairstyles. This event is ideal for ages 4 to 8 yrs. This event is free with Museum admission.

The Richmond Symphony returns to Hardywood for chamber classics, craft beer, pizza, and fun.

The 1950s had its own sense of style and its very real problems. Fellow Travelers follows the story of a love affair between two men caught in the turbulent moment of Senator Joe McCarthy’s “Lavender Scare” – an overt policy to drive homosexuality out of government service. The very real struggles resulting from this witch-hunt…

The Art Studios are focusing on fiber in conjunction with Black History Month. Participate in a braiding craft while celebrating the history of protective hairstyles. This event is ideal for ages 4 to 8 yrs. This event is free with Museum admission.

Hear2Hear is a nonprofit organization that is proud to offer a renowned Black History event like no other. This event will focus on the historical perspectives of Deaf and Hard of Hearing African Americans and moments in history. Attendees can explore three exhibits:The Untold History of Black Schools for the Deaf, The History of the…

Visit the location of the Second Virginia Convention, and hear the fascinating story of Patrick Henry and his 'Liberty or Death" speech in the heady days on the eve of the American Revolution.

A reenactment of the Second Virginia Convention, which culminates in Patrick Henry’s powerful “Give me liberty or Give me death!’ speech.

Grab your besties and enjoy a girls night out filled with over 20 immersive art photo sets, complimentary Sweets and Treats, fun games, music and prizes.

See the ballroom brought to life in this brand-new production featuring your favorite pros, plus special guest stars. With dazzling routines in every style, jaw-dropping talent, and non-stop entertainment.

Join Virginia War Memorial Assistant Director of Education Crystal Coon as she looks at Valentine’s Day during WWII, their love letters, and the homesickness that came with years of war and being separated from loved ones.

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.

A carefully crafted four course meal by their Food and Beverage Manager, Casey Harris, is expertly paired with four wines designed to elevate the experience. The menu is released 1 to 2 weeks before the event.

Staples in Richmond is partnering with Richmond area Chambers of Commerce to host Ribbon Cutting Events. They are launching four reimagined stores across the Richmond, Va., area and is excited to welcome customers to these refreshed locations.

Come explore all of new educational field trip offerings at Maymont. Teachers of all grade levels from K to 12 in public, private, or home schools are welcome.

Connect with the Richmond SPCA. Chanel Moses, Coordinator of Humane Education, will lead this series with a new topic every month about general pet care and safety around pets. There will be a chill pup for kids to meet and pet. Event free with Museum admission.

Sing, dance, read, and learn Spanish. This event is free with Museum admission.

Participants will make arts and crafts, learn new things, and explore their creativity with the help of either the Play Guides or Art Studio Coordinator. This event is free with Museum admission.

Participate in a craft exploring the patterns and symbolism of Kente Cloth. This event is ideal for ages 2 to 8 yrs. This event is free with Museum admission.

Grades K through 5, create a car out of Legos and see if you can make it go. Refreshments provided by the Friends of the West Point Library.  

SPARC's Spring Production featuring a beautiful coming of age story and a neurodivergent cast. Tickets on sale January 2023. This is an ASL interpreted performance.

Participate in a craft exploring the patterns and symbolism of Kente Cloth. This event is ideal for ages 2 to 8 yrs. This event is free with Museum admission.

On October 3, 1849 Edgar Allan Poe, was found delirious in Baltimore, Maryland, "in great distress, and ... in need of immediate assistance."  At the time, Poe was only in possession of his trunk.  Representatives from the Poe Museum will host an interactive program involving artifacts from the museum and will allow participants to come…

A spoken word performance that slices into American history exploring race, culture and class.  Refreshing and fun, “Makin’ Cake” leaves room for dessert and dialogue with a cake reception immediately following the performance.

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

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.

Malik Yakini will share some of his experiences and lessons learned in co-founding and leading the Detroit Black Community Food Security Network. He will share his thinking about America’s colonial legacy, the country’s ongoing racial oppression and how those factors shape land ownership, food, agriculture, and economics.

This workshop will cover strategies to promote emotional health, how to recognize and respond to signs of mental health concerns in older adults, including suicide risk, and local resources. Speaker: Chesterfield Mental Health Mgr., Melissa Ackley.

An annual fundraiser, featuring horse racing on the big screen. Benefits Weinstein JCC, ensuring that the organization’s programs, resources and services are accessible and open to all.

Participate in a craft where kids will practice school readiness skills like pattern recognition and sequential ordering through weaving. Ideal for ages 4 to 8 yrs. (Free for members, $)

Featuring over 40 works by 19 international artists on abstraction (or so it appears at first sight).

Enjoy 4 new exhibits, meet the artists, enjoy music, refreshments, free parking, and tour 80 artist studios.

US, Foreign, and Ancient coins and currency to buy, sell, and trade. Family friendly event. Door prizes all day. Questions call Bill Scott 804-350-1140.

Participate in a craft where kids will practice school readiness skills like pattern recognition and sequential ordering through weaving. Ideal for ages 4 to 8 yrs. (Free for members, $)