Happy Memorial Day!
Summer is right around the corner, and Richmond offers a plethora of fun activities. Be sure to check out all of our daily and ongoing events listed below, and let us know of any other activities to add. Check your Richmondmom.com Savvy Saver card to discover great discounts at many of these events.
Ongoing events
Born to be Wild (film in IMAX®DOME) – Now Playing – see website for times and details. Born to be Wild is an inspiring story of love, dedication and the remarkable bond between humans and animals. Narrated by Academy-Award® Winner Morgan Freeman, this film documents orphaned orangutans and elephants and the extraordinary people who rescue and raise them—saving endangered species one life at a time. $9 general admission, $5 for members. Ends Thursday, May 31, 2012.
Maharaja: The Splendors of India’s Great Kings at Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. The first exhibition to explore the extraordinarily rich visual culture of India’s last royal families, Maharaja: The Splendors of India’s Great Kings spans the period from the early 18th century to the mid-20th century, bringing together over 200 magnificent objects.
Summer Sounds at Stony Point Fashion Park – Summer is here. Enjoy live music while you stroll, shop and dine to all your favorite tunes performed by local musicians — all summer long!
“He Can’t Tell You” – Thu., May 31, 1 p.m., Fri., June 1, 1 p.m. and Tue., June 5, 7:30 p.m. at the Barksdale Theatre which is now the Virginia Repertory Theatre. Alice and Bernie’s old friend Earl shows up and the situation between the two guys that goes all the way back to high school. Through one silly line and laughable situation after another, we finally find out what he can’t tell you. $10. 1601 Willow Lawn Drive. 804.282.2620.
Tuckahoe Artists Association Exhibit on Saturday, June 2 at 1:00 pm at The James Center Lobby, Richmond, VA. Paintings by members of the Tuckahoe Artists Association will be on display in the James Center Lobby from Saturday, June 2 through June 23, 9 am-5:00 pm.
A Feel For Color through July 13 at the Children’s Museum of Richmond. An exhibit by artist Sarah Barker who reinterprets famous paintings by Pablo Picasso, Vincent van Gogh, Georgia O’Keeffe, and others by quilting them in different textures to expose the visually impaired to the talents of master painters. Included in museum admission.
The Hope Tree Project through July 4. In this exhibit, students will be encouraged to express their hopes and dreams in a Latin-American inspired art installation, organized by Richmond author Meg Medina. The artwork is fashioned after traditional milagros and is related to Medina’s newest young adult book is The Girl Who Could Silence the Wind by Candlewick Press.
Discovery Camp: Wonderful Wings. What do birds, bugs and bats have in common? They all have wings! Soar into the world of these amazing flyers and find out what makes them unique. Ages 4-5. $144/$120 members. Register online (preferred) or call 804-358-7166, ext. 324 or 333.
Monday, May 28, 2012
Richmond Flying Squirrels Home Game. 6:35 pm at the Diamond. Visit the website for ticket prices, giveaway night info, and whether there are fireworks!
Garden Art Studio. 1 pm-3 pm. at Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens. Get in the creative zone in the colorful Garden Art Studio located beside the Hidden Tunnel. Drop-in and unfold your creative energy. Use provided materials to collaborate, explore and reflect on your own Garden experience. Free with Garden admission.
Memorial Day Festivities in Sandston for all ages. The American Legion Sandston Post 242 is hosting several ceremonies and events in honor of our veterans, especially those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our nation. This year’s theme is “Honor Our Veterans.” For more information, call 737-4081 or go online to www.ehba.us/parade. Post 242 Parade begins at 1:00 p.m. and post-parade celebration is at 2:30 p.m. with family activities, educational booths, free food and drinks, live music and more.
Summer Sounds at Stony Point Fashion Park – Monday, May 28 1:00p to 5:00p at Stony Point Fashion Park, Richmond, VA.
The Children’s Museum of Richmond is open for Memorial Day fun on May 28!
Memorial Day Ceremony on May 28, 2012 at Yorktown. Includes the posting of colors, historical re-enactors, a guest speaker, the placing of flowers, and the presentation of awards to student winners of the York County Remembers Poster Essay Contest. York Hall, 301 Main Street. Free. (757) 890.3500 York Hall 301 Main Street Yorktown, Virginia 23690.
Valentine Richmond History Center – May 28 – Commemorate Memorial Day with a tour of Richmond’s historic cemeteries, including the Old Negro Burial Ground, St. John’s Church, Shockoe, Hebrew, Woodland and Hollywood Cemeteries. Learn about their layout, evolution as parks, artwork and notable tenants. Reservations required: (804) 649-0711 x301. Meet at the History Center.
Maymont Park on Memorial Day (May 28) – Nature & Visitor Center, 10 am-5 pm Maymont Mansion, 12-5 pm. Maymont’s indoor exhibits, including Maymont Mansion and the Nature Center, will be open for the holiday. (Indoor exhibits are normally open Tuesday-Sunday). For information, call 804-358-7166, ext. 310.
Memorial Day Ceremony May 28, 2012 from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. at the Virginia War Memorial. Co-hosted with the American Legion 11th District. This ceremony honors all veterans and reminds citizens that we must remain vigilant to protect our freedoms. We will have extended hours during the weekend with other special activities. The Wall of Honor Ceremony, previously held at the Capital, will be integrated into this meaningful event. The plaques from the Wall of Honor will be on temporary display at the Memorial. Governor Bob McDonnell will give the Keynote Address.
Memorial Day at Ferry Farm – Visit Historic Kenmore and Ferry Farm where Civil War living-history interpreters will bring the past to life. Learn about period chores and cooking, medicine, and weapons. See exhibitions of cavalry and infantry drilling. Hear period music and play games. Please note – this event takes place at both Ferry Farm and at Kenmore Plantation. Separate admissions charged at each site.
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Kids of all ages are invited to join Pottery Barn Kids for story time every Tuesday. Members receive an official Book Club Passport at their first story time and a special gift after attending five story times.
The Virginia Holocaust Museum in Richmond will hold two events in the same evening on Tuesday, May 29th. All are welcome. At 7 p.m., hear the works by composers whose music was suppressed by the Nazis. Tragically, the human beings whose work and lives were stolen by the Nazi regime are gone forever, but with the rediscovery of these important lost works, we have the exciting opportunity to celebrate their spirits and let them live on through their music. Concert, unveiling and reception are free and open to the public.
Virginia 529 Day – Tuesday, May 29, 10 am-2 pm – Step up to the Virginia529 wheel o’ prizes give it a spin and you learn about Virginia 529 college savings plans! Virginia 529 is in the Museum celebrating 5/29 and giving away some $529 college savings accounts through a contest on its website www.Virginia529.com/529day!
Tuesdays on the Patio: Free Concerts at Short Pump Town Center in May. This month, Short Pump Town Center is hosting a free concert series: Tuesdays on the Patio. From 6:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m., you can listen to live music while you dine on the patio at the food court or a nearby restaurant. This week: Adrian Duke.
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Uncle Billy’s Day Festival – This is the 63rd anniversary of Uncle Billy’s Day Festival which includes something for everyone. Arts & Crafts exhibits, great food selection, flea market/antiques, live band performances, children’s rides and performances, art show, fireworks on Saturday at dusk. Free General admission. Friday 3pm – 11pm & Saturday 9am – 11 pm.
Spirited Art is starting a weekday class – every Wednesday, we will be offering an adult class at 11 a.m. You’re welcome to bring your own lunch/snacks during this weekday class. Check out our calendar www.myspiritedart.com.
Traumatic Brain Injury: Is the Die Cast at the Moment of Impact? – visit website for details. 6 pm Special Opportunity to see Body Worlds & the Brain. Tickets are available by calling 804.864.1400 or by visiting www.smv.org. Advance tickets are $14 for ages 4-12 and 60+ and $15 for ages 13-59. Tickets for members are $7.50. 7-8 pm
Lunch Break Science at the Science Museum of Virginia: May 30, 12:00 Big Bang Acoustics, presented by Mark Whittle, Astronomy Professor, University of Virginia & Ander Mikalson, Artist, Virginia Commonwealth University.
Thursday, May 31, 2012
Greek Festival– Create your own legend at this year’s Greek Festival! Saints Constantine and Helen’s Greek Orthodox Cathedral is proud to host this wonderful Richmond tradition, which is now in its 35th year. Legendary food, dancing, friends, and traditions are made each year at this festival. May 31 – June 3.
Melody Magic Music – Playdate THIS WEEK! Join us this THURSDAY or SATURDAY for a fun-filled “Movin’ and Groovin'” Playdate! There are classes for ages 0-18 months and 1.5-7 years. We will sing, dance, play instruments, and groove the heat away! It’s just $8/child. Enroll online today!
Meet the Doulas Thursday, May 31 at 7:30 pm at Hip to Be Round, Richmond, VA Come out and learn what a doula is, what they do and meet some local doulas.
Barnes & Noble Storytime at Short Pump – Children’s Storytime: Toddlers and Preschoolers (Ages 6 and Under). Join us each Thursday for our Children’s Storytime.
Friday, June 1, 2012
Power of 1: Ronald McDonald Donation Day – On June 1, 2012, RMHC and its local Chapters once again invite you to stop into your local participating McDonald’s restaurant and drop your small change into an RMHC Donation Box. Help us celebrate the power of 1 – 1 penny, 1 person, 1 Donation Box making a big impact on the more than 4.5 million children and families served by RMHC annually. Spread the word, tell your friends and family, make sure to get a group together to celebrate ’1′ at your local McDonald’s. Coin by coin, dollar by dollar, your change will add up to make big change when dropped into an RMHC Donation Box on June 1.
Greek Festival– Create your own legend at this year’s Greek Festival! Saints Constantine and Helen’s Greek Orthodox Cathedral is proud to host this wonderful Richmond tradition, which is now in its 35th year. Legendary food, dancing, friends, and traditions are made each year at this festival. May 31 – June 3.
“Are We There Yet” – Friday June 1, 7 p.m. and Sat., June 2, 2 & 7 p.m. – Just $1. Henrico Theatre, 305 E. Nine Mile Road, Richmond.
Summer Sounds at Stony Point Fashon Park – Saturday, June 2 4:00p to 8:00p at Stony Point Fashion Park, Richmond, VA
5th Annual Pets on Parade Auction – Inspired by Richmond’s highly successful Go Fish project in 2001, FETCH a Cure’s steel pup sculptures were created as the signature piece of our pet cancer awareness campaign and annual benefit.
Shrimp Fest June 1, 4:30-8:30 p.m. $25.Featuring food, drinks, music and good company. Hanover Adult Center, 7231 Stonewall Parkway, Mechanicsville, VA.
Big Jazz in a Little Garden at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. June 1 at 8:00 p.m. on 815 E. Grace Street, Richmond.
An Evening of Bluegrass – June 1 at 7 p.m. – featuring the Johnson County Sheriffs Band and Cary Street Ramblers. Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen, VA 2880 Mountain Road, Glen Allen, VA Call 804.261.2787 with questions. $10-12 tickets.
Saturday, June 2, 2012
Flavor 2012! at Innsbrook Snag-a-Job Pavilion – If you love great beer, great wine, and/or great food, this is the event for you! Flavor – Beer, Wine, & Food Festival will be held on Saturday, June 2nd, 2012 from 12pm to 6pm. This year’s festival will highlight many different beers. With the purchase of your $25 ticket you will receive 30 sampling tickets and a commemorative mug. Check out our VIP Package too! There will also be restaurants providing foods paired with beers. If beer isn’t your thing, wine will be available.
Richmond School of Rock from 5 pm-9 pm at Short Pump Mall, Main Plaza. Come see 17 Richmond School of Rock bands perform live. Bring your lawn chair and enjoy a relaxing evening listening to live music by awesome young artists!
Breast Cancer Charity Music Event on June 2 – Join us for the Night of Honky Tonk Angels, the third annual benefit concert featuring female-fronted Roots, Blues, Swing, Rockabilly and Country Music bands. Sponsored by LifeCare Medical Transport, proceeds benefit the Virginia Breast Cancer Foundation – Educate, Advocate, Eradicate – www.vbcf.org. Saturday, June 2nd at The Canal Club, (1545 E. Cary St in Richmond) with music beginning at 7 p.m.
The “Time to Live” Breast Cancer Awareness Walk is not a fundraiser, this is a door-to-door, face-to-face walk to distribute breast health information, stress the importance of early detection and make those without insurance aware of health care resources in their area. To join the walk, please visit www.komencentralva.org/timetolivewalk or call Jo White at 937-6836. Please see our flyer for more information: http://bit.ly/JbS9qv.
31st Annual Ashland Strawberry Faire. Held adjacent to the Randolph-Macon College campus, the Strawberry Faire is a free, family-oriented event where guests can enjoy fresh-picked strawberries, or taste some of our best strawberry-inspired treats! There will also be hundreds of booths, along with arts and crafts and live entertainment.
“Are We There Yet” – Friday June 1, 7 p.m. and Sat., June 2, 2 & 7 p.m. – Just $1. Henrico Theatre, 305 E. Nine Mile Road, Richmond.
Summer Sounds at Stony Point Fashon Park – Saturday, June 2 4:00p to 8:00p at Stony Point Fashion Park, Richmond, VA.
The Ashland Strawberry Faire in Ashland, Virginia is held at the peak of strawberry season in our area. It is usually held the first Saturday in June on the streets adjacent to the Randolph Macon College Campus. There are many attractions, from arts and crafts to antiques and includes local entertainment. Food includes luscious strawberry dishes and entrance is free.
The 2nd Annual Garden Party for the American Diabetes Association – Saturday, June 2 6:00p to 10:00p at Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Richmond, VA – Enjoy the splendor of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Pauley Center and help over 130,000 Richmond area Virginians to benefit from a perfect evening. The American Diabetes Association’s Garden Party offers cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, silent and live auctions, music from the “Kings of Swing” and great company – all for an important cause. Individual tickets: $150 per person. Contact Nancy Castrina for more information: 804-225-8038; ext. 3287 or ncastrina@diabetes.org
Greek Festival– Create your own legend at this year’s Greek Festival! Saints Constantine and Helen’s Greek Orthodox Cathedral is proud to host this wonderful Richmond tradition, which is now in its 35th year. Legendary food, dancing, friends, and traditions are made each year at this festival. May 31 – June 3.
Tuckahoe Artists Association Exhibit on Saturday, June 2 at 1:00 pm at The James Center Lobby, Richmond, VA. Paintings by members of the Tuckahoe Artists Association will be on display in the James Center Lobby from Saturday, June 2 thru June 23, 9am-5:00pm.
8th Annual Stone Soul Music & Food Festival 2012 at Brown’s Island is Richmond’s biggest R & B Event on Brown’s Island. Features Gospel, R&B and Urban Contemporary Artists and 12 of Richmond’s best soul food chefs. Saturday, June 2, 2012. Noon – 8:30pm. Lawn Chairs welcome…no coolers, glass or food containers. Children 5 and under are free. Tickets on sale at www.kissrichmond.com; www.praiserichmond.com; www.ipowerrichmond.com. Also DTLR locations and at Radio One, 2809 Emerywood Parkway Suite 300 Richmond.
OFF Broad Appetit – Join Richmond magazine on Saturday, June 2nd for a Broad Appetit kick-off feast at Pasture on Grace! Here you will discover six amazing chefs from the RIGHT coast (aka east coast!). These famed chefs will present amazing dishes featuring local food producers from across Virginia, all done with the flair that has made them famous. Virginia wines, brews and ingredients will be featured throughout the evening. $150 for tickets with proceeds to benefit FeedMore.
Richmond Flying Squirrels vs. Erie SeaWolves Saturday, June 2 6:35 pm at The Diamond, Richmond, VA.
Celebrating children’s day! WZTD Telemundo Richmond brings you the opportunity to be a part of the Second Annual “Dia del Nino”. All at Children’s Museum of Richmond.
Bike MS: Ride Virginia – Take the challenge of riding to help find a cure for multiple sclerosis. We offer 1-day rides of 25 and 50 miles, as well as 2-day rides of 150 miles. You can even ride a full century. This ride begins in Richmond and goes to Williamsburg. It is a fully supported ride with stocked rest stops, bike mechanics, SAG vehicles, medical personal and lots of FUN!
NASA and You: A Workshop for Teachers
Saturday, June 2, 9 am-noon – Gather with other teachers as you explore what it is like to live in space, discover how we built the International Space Station and learn about challenges engineers face investigating new worlds. Experience hands-on NASA activities that will excite your students and discover resources for Spanish-speaking students. Showcased activities will enrich summer camps and afterschool programs as well as standards-based classrooms. Open to all K-12 classroom teachers. Breakfast is included. Advance registration is required Send your name, email address, school and grade level to info@smv.org or call 804.864.1400. Free.
Time To Live Breast Cancer Awareness Walk – Saturday, June 2 9:00a to 12:00p at Bethlehem Baptist Church, Richmond, VA. The “Time to Live” Breast Cancer Awareness Walk is not a fundraiser, this is a door-to-door, face-to-face walk to distribute breast health information, stress the importance of early detection and make those without insurance aware of health care resources in their area.
Group Ride for New Riders. Laurel Park Shopping Center Parking Lot. Free – 8:15 a.m. on June 2. New to cycling? Want to get back into riding? Then join us for the Richmond Area Bicycling Association’s Group Rides for New Riders. All levels of riders welcome, however, basic riding skills are required. These rides are geared for new or former cyclist wanting to get back in the saddle again and enjoy the sport. This is a fun, social ride, and not a race! We will leave from the Laurel Park Shopping Center in North Richmond at 8:30 a.m. for a 20 mile loop to Ashland and back.
Varina Day from 10 am – 2 pm for all ages. The Varina Ruritan Club, in cooperation with Henrico County Division of Recreation and Parks, is hosting its 17th Annual Varina Community Day. Come out and celebrate the community! Live performances will be featured on stage throughout the day. Children’s activities include a petting zoo, face painting, a moonwalk, and more.
Melody Magic Music – Playdate THIS WEEK! Join us this THURSDAY or SATURDAY for a fun-filled “Movin’ and Groovin'” Playdate! There are classes for ages 0-18 months and 1.5-7 years. We will sing, dance, play instruments, and groove the heat away! It’s just $8/child. Enroll online today!
Sunday, June 3, 2012
Grand Canyon Adventure – see website for dates and times. Opens in the IMAX®DOME Saturday, June 2. Set against the majestic backdrop of the Grand Canyon, Grand Canyon Adventure takes you on an exhilarating river-rafting adventure down the Colorado River. Meet Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a world-renowned environmental activist dedicated to water conservation and river restoration, and Wade Davis, the eminent anthropologist and writer. The film documents their journey with their daughters as it raises awareness of water management and conservation to global crisis and individual responsibility. $9, $5 for members.
The 10th Annual Richmond Ride for Kids will be held on Sunday, June 3, 2012. This annual charity motorcycle ride benefits the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation – a national organization supporting families with children suffering from brain tumors. The event starts and ends at the Richmond Times-Dispatch offices in Mechanicsville, off RT. 301. Registration starts at 8am and the police-escorted ride leaves at 10am. Celebration of life event including lunch provided after the ride. Rain or shine!
Vines and Wines – Vintage Virginia wine festival, Bull Run Regional Park, Centreville. Saturday: 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; June 3: 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; more than 30 wineries; single-day tickets only; $30 advance, $32 at gate; designated driver $18 advance, $20 at gate; children $6 advance, $8 at gate; other ticket packages available; (703) 631-0550 or www.vintagevirginia.com.
Greek Festival– Create your own legend at this year’s Greek Festival! Saints Constantine and Helen’s Greek Orthodox Cathedral is proud to host this wonderful Richmond tradition, which is now in its 35th year. Legendary food, dancing, friends, and traditions are made each year at this festival. May 31 – June 3, 2012.
Summer Sounds at Stony Point Fashon Park – Saturday, June 2 4:00p to 8:00p at Stony Point Fashion Park, Richmond, VA
Sentimental Journey II” Music from the Roaring 20’s, the Golden 30’s and the Swingin’ 40’s – Richmond Choral Society presents “Sentimental Journey II” Music from the Roaring 20’s, the Golden 30’s and the Swingin’ 40’s, featuring Jason Jenkins on bass, Eric Lyttle on piano, Keith Willingham on drums with Markus Compton conducting on Sunday June 3 at 4PM, St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 520 N. Boulevard, Richmond, VA. Tickets: 804-353-9582 or richmondchoralsociety.org.
Broad Appetit for just $3 a plate! Bring your appetite and cash and plan on grazing your way down 100 – 300 E. Broad Street. There will be plenty of Virginia wines and beers to wash down the delicious offerings with, as well as great vendors to visit and music to please your ears. Remember your re-usable shopping bag and gather up your favorite in-season produce from local farmers and food providers. Check out the Food & Beverage link to see who’s coming!
