Richmond weekends rock!
Friday, July 15, 2011
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels – You still have time to enjoy the hilarious comedy at the Empire Theatre.
The Little Red Hen - Barksdale at Willow Lawn – Tickets: $14-$18 per person. Lunch will be available for $4 per person (Chick-Fil-A nuggets or sandwich & brownie & chips). Join us after the show, meet the cast, and have a delicious lunch. Call 282-2620 for tickets or more information.
VMFA Faberge Exhibit – Faberge Revealed: In summer 2011, VMFA will feature the largest collection of Fabergé in the United States. The exhibition includes more than 500 objects and will be at VMFA July 9 – October 2. The Russian jeweler Karl Fabergé crafted objects for the Russian imperial family in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, including specially commissioned Easter eggs. VMFA’s collection, the largest public collection of Fabergé outside of Russia, includes five of the thirteen Russian imperial Easter eggs that are in the United States.
eMommie Warehouse Sale – It’s a “don’t miss” event at eMommie from 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. on Friday and 10:00 a.m – 3:00 p.m. on Saturday. GREAT deals!
Anthem LemonAid. You can make a big difference by doing something very simple: setting up an Anthem LemonAid stand and selling $1 cups of lemonade. Each registered participant receives a FREE LemonAid kit complete with lemonade, cups, a pitcher, balloons, stickers and signage to help decorate their stand. We provide the supplies and you pick the spot to set up your stand.
SMV – “Is Anybody Out There?” – Friday, July 15, 5-10 pm. Tickets for SkyDay Night are $10 and free for members. Tickets just for LiveSky are $5. Tickets are available at Guest Services on the day of the event. For more information call 804.864.1400 or visit www.smv.org. This time “Is Anybody Out There?” is the name of a popular LiveSky planetarium presentation scheduled for 6 and 8 pm – and you have a ticket. The entire Museum is open. You can see The Night Sky in StarLab and the planetarium show Destination Universe, take a tour of the solar system at Science on a Sphere, take a Great Balls of Fire scavenger hunt and play Astropardy. As the sky darkens join members of the Richmond Astronomical Society on the front lawn to gaze through their telescopes, weather permitting.
Blood Drive at Whole Foods – Summer means blood banks have fewer donors and they need you. 1:30-4:00 pm for Virginia Blood Services. Please donate! Call 364-4050 to reserve your preferred time slot. With so many people out of town on vacation, donations are down and Virginia Blood Services needs your help.
Summer Series Wine Tasting – The Barrel Thief Wine Shop & Café, ease into the weekend with friends. 5:00 p.m.
SMV SkyDay Night – Come out for a night with the stars as you journey deep into space without leaving metro Richmond. The evening is filled with adventure — discover what’s up in the search for extraterrestrial intelligence at LiveSky, tour the solar system, play Astropardy and save earth from asteroids in Great Balls of Fire. $10 or free for members. LiveSky only is $5.
Fridays at Sunset – Fridays at Sunset International Music Festival with jazz, R&B, soul, funk, go-go, hop-hop and neo-soul music. Every Friday through August 5. Visit website for more details.
FREE Movies at the Playing Fields – FREE MOVIES (visit website for updates/changes), free parking, bring a lawn chair or beach blanket. Entertainment and food starts at 7:00 p.m., movies start at 8:30 p.m. Presented by Bon Secours Health Systems. July 15 – entertainment by Betsy Q; Movie: Toy Story 3.
Saturday, July 16, 2011
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels – You still have time to enjoy the hilarious comedy at the Empire Theatre. Savvy Saver card savings click here, just mention when calling the box office.
eMommie Warehouse Sale – It’s a “don’t miss” event at eMommie from 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. on Friday and 10:00 a.m – 3:00 p.m. on Saturday. GREAT deals!
The Little Red Hen - Barksdale at Willow Lawn – Tickets: $14-$18 per person. Join us after the show, meet the cast, and have a delicious lunch. Call 282-2620 for tickets or more information. Savvy Saver card savings click here, just mention when calling the box office.
VMFA Faberge Exhibit – Faberge Revealed: In summer 2011, VMFA will feature the largest collection of Fabergé in the United States. The exhibition includes more than 500 objects and will be at VMFA July 9 – October 2. The Russian jeweler Karl Fabergé crafted objects for the Russian imperial family in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, including specially commissioned Easter eggs. VMFA’s collection, the largest public collection of Fabergé outside of Russia, includes five of the thirteen Russian imperial Easter eggs that are in the United States.
Mid-Summer Wine Festival – Featuring King Edward and the BDs and Virginia Wineries; Ashland, VA from 7 – 11 p.m.
The 14th Running of the Virginia Derby – Colonial Downs. Party starts at 3 p.m., post time is 5 p.m. Come and watch the ponies. Two parties to choose from at the track this Saturday: the all-inclusive party zone boasts Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit. Tickets: $15-$200
Down on the Farm Day at CMoR – Say “howdy” on Down on the Farm day at CMoR Central as a part of our Summer Series! Visit with a real life cow and baby calf, courtesy of SUDIA. See if your pick is chosen for our Name the Calf Contest, make fun farm themed projects in our Art Studio, and much more!
Anthem LemonAid. You can make a big difference by doing something very simple: setting up an Anthem LemonAid stand and selling $1 cups of lemonade. Each registered participant receives a FREE LemonAid kit complete with lemonade, cups, a pitcher, balloons, stickers and signage to help decorate their stand. We provide the supplies and you pick the spot to set up your stand.
Sweet Spot Supports Lemon Aid – Sweet Spot is hosting a lemonade stand to raise money for the Children’s Miracle Network and helping to “put the squeeze” on childhood cancer. Visit us at Sweet Spot on Saturday, July 16th from 11am – 7pm and purchase a bottle of our Nesbitt’s Honey Lemonade or Jones Berry Lemonade and every dollar raised will be donated to the oncology clinic at the Children’s Hospital of Richmond.
RVA River Jam – It’s here again! Richmond A New Age Summer Concert Series. Food and beverages available. Parking nearby with 2 buses running continuously. Every Saturday afternoon through Labor Day Weekend. Will be on the Canal Walk until they move to Brown’s Island later this summer. Check website for details and location.
Sunday, July 17, 2011
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels – You still have time to enjoy the hilarious comedy at the Empire Theatre. Savvy Saver card savings click here, just mention when calling the box office.
The Little Red Hen - Barksdale at Willow Lawn – Tickets: $14-$18 per person. Join us after the show, meet the cast, and have a delicious lunch. Call 282-2620 for tickets or more information. Savvy Saver card savings click here, just mention when calling the box office.
VMFA Faberge Exhibit – Faberge Revealed: In summer 2011, VMFA will feature the largest collection of Fabergé in the United States. The exhibition includes more than 500 objects and will be at VMFA July 9 – October 2. The Russian jeweler Karl Fabergé crafted objects for the Russian imperial family in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, including specially commissioned Easter eggs. VMFA’s collection, the largest public collection of Fabergé outside of Russia, includes five of the thirteen Russian imperial Easter eggs that are in the United States.
Mr. Steve! At CMoR – The Summer Series continues when you come sing, dance, laugh and have a good time with PBS favorite Mr. Steve! Make sure you’re here for three fabulous performances at 10:00am, 12:00pm, and 2:00pm with chances to meet him in person after each performance!
Henrico Doctors Hospital Workshop – A two-hour hands-on group workshop conducted by volunteer cosmetologists, with a 12 step skin care and make-up program and demo on usin gwigs, turbans, scarves and hats to help w omen cope with side effects of cancer treatments. FREE gift of cosmetics. Patients must be undergoing chemotherapy or radiation treatment or recently finished with treatment to participate. Call 804.237.7950 to register which is required.
Dogwood Dell Remembers Page Wilson – Folk, Americana music honoring Page Wilson with Terry Garland and Lil Ronnie, Reckless Abandon, and Janet Martin Band. See website for detailed scheduled times, locations, etc.
Anthem LemonAid. You can make a big difference by doing something very simple: setting up an Anthem LemonAid stand and selling $1 cups of lemonade. Each registered participant receives a FREE LemonAid kit complete with lemonade, cups, a pitcher, balloons, stickers and signage to help decorate their stand. We provide the supplies and you pick the spot to set up your stand.
Know of any upcoming weekend events? Let us know and we’ll post them for everyone to see! Rock on Richmond!
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