Virginia Repertory Theatre has announced the 2015 – 2016 season and we can’t wait to take the kids!
Subscriptions are available starting Monday, February 23 by calling the box office at (804) 282-2620. Renewal letters and forms will be mailed to current subscribers by March 10. Single tickets will go on sale July 1.
What show did you love from – 2014 2015?
Which show are you most excited about seeing next season?
House at Pooh Corner
Based on the book by A.A. Milne
Adapted by Bettye Knapp
October 14 – November 15, 2015
Whether we are very young or wise to the ways of the world, every so often each of has to “get back to the House at Pooh Corner” to spend some tender time with faithful friends. You know their names by heart: Piglet, Eeyore, Tigger, Kanga and Roo, Rabbit, Christopher Robin, and of course, that lovable bear called Winnie-the-Pooh. This production is faithfully based on the A. A. Milne classic of the same name.
The Velveteen Rabbit
Based on the book by Margery Williams
Adapted by Burgess Clark
December 1, 2015 – January 3, 2016
In the world of toys, life begins when humans leave the room. When one group of toys discovers a velveteen rabbit, they learn what it means to be truly loved by their owner. Adapted from the classic story by Margery Williams, The Velveteen Rabbit tells the story of the unconditional love between a boy and his toy bunny.
Charlottes Web was part of the 2014-2015 season.
I Have a Dream
By Bruce Craig Miller
January 27 – February 14, 2016
The phenomenal impact of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is chronicled in this compelling dramatization of the life and times of one of the most influential and charismatic leaders of the “American Century.”
Croaker – The Frog Prince Musical
Book and Lyrics by Debra Clinton
Music by Jason Marks
March 9 – April 17, 2016
This is a premiere production written by local Richmonders Debra Clinton and Jason Marks about the story of The Frog Prince.
We also loved Virginia Rep’s Shrek.
The Little Engine that Could
Based on the 1906 sermon by Reverend Charles S. Wing
July 8 – July 31, 2016
Based on the 1906 sermon by Reverend Charles S. Wing. The story is used to teach children the value of optimism and hard work.
Don’t forget to keep an eye out for special giveaways to Virginia Rep from Richmondmom!
Virginia Rep is a sponsor of Richmondmom
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Samuel Elton (Wilbur) and Ellie Wilson (Fern Arable). Photo by Jay Paul
There are few people who aren’t familiar with the beautiful and bittersweet story of Charlotte’s Web. Virginia Rep brings the cherished novel to life with exactly the right mix of love, nostalgia and honesty that makes you want to pick up the book and read it again.
(from left to right) Isabella Cipollina (Narrator), Laney Yoo (Narrator), Lucas Hall (Lurvy), Adalaide O’Connor (Narrator). Photo by Jay Paul
The story is narrated by Isabella Cipollina, Adalaide O’Connor, and, alternating nights, Evelyn Drumeer and Laney Yoo who balance their whistful story telling with presence and charm. In addition to supporting the story through narration, the young women sing time-honored songs such as You Are My Sunshine and Keep on the Sunny Side, beautifully anchored by the voice and music from Lucas Hall on the guitar.
The characters of the story itself also shine. Audra Honaker’s Charlotte is absolutely enchanting as she gracefully navigates her large web. Over the course of 90 minutes, Honaker has a seamless transition from energetic and friendly with an almost stone cold honestly to a tired, wise and loveable heroine. Samuel Elton plays the endearing and radiant pig, capturing the heart of Fern, Charlotte and the audience as well. Ellie Wilson is a strong Fern and a delight to watch.
Other notable performances include Jessi Johnson and Paul Major as the uppity Goose and the Gander (respectively). Lucas Hall as the loveable Lurvy, Donathan Arnold as Avery, the hilarious and adorable Lamb played by Hanna Piper and Evan Nasteff as a sly Templeton.
Audra Honaker (Charlotte). Photo by Jay Paul
Costumes by Sarah Grady were subtle and lovely with special attention to fabrics and textures to enhance each animal’s unique personality and traits; wool sweaters for the rigid sheep, coats for the proper goose and gander, leather and jeans for the rebel rat and soft overalls and converse sneakers for the childlike pig.
Both my 8 year old son and I enjoyed the show immensely, and both of us were quite tearful at the end. Please note that this production deals with the same themes in regards to life and death in the same direct and honest manner as the book which may need to be considered when bringing sensitive children.
Charlotte’s Web is an excellent production for those who loved the book and a wonderful introduction for those who have yet to experience it.
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October 10 – November 9, 2014
Wednesdays – Sundays
At Willow Lawn
1601 Willow Lawn Drive
(804) 282-2620
$18
September is just around the corner which means it’s almost time for The Amazing Raise!
The Amazing Raise is a 36-hour online giving blitzkrieg designed to encourage people to support their favorite local causes and organizations. Over the past three years, The Amazing Raise has generated $3.3 million in support for areal non-profits.
The action starts on Wednesday, September 17 and 6 p.m. and ends Thursday, September 18. No donations will be accepted under $25. Each donation is 100% tax deductible.
There are lots of ways to help your chosen charity get more out of your donation by helping them win a series of challenges such as the 50/50 Early Bird Challenge and the “Selfies for Good” challenge.
More that 500 organizations are participating in the Amazing Raise (including one of our Richmond Favorites – Virginia Repertory Theatre*)
Celebrate the Amazing Raise at the Amazing Raise 5k! at The Boulders
Register to run the 5k or join for the pre- and post-race celebration.
There will be live music and local food and beer trucks to be available on site from 5:00 – 8:30 pm. (Beer sales will begin once the race has started. )
The Amazing Raise
Wednesday, September 17 and 6 p.m. – Thursday, September 18
The Amazing Raise 5k
Tuesday, September 16, 2014
6:00 pm Start Time
Boulders IV
7501 Boulders View Drive, Richmond 23225
Find your favorite non-profit here
*Virginia Rep is a sponsor of Richmondmom.com
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At The Children’s Theatre at Willow Lawn.
Go, Dog. Go!
July 11 – August 3, 2014
The Children’s Theatre at Willow Lawn
Based on the book by P.D. Eastman
Book by Steven Dietz and Allison Gregory
Music and lyrics by Michael Koemer
From cars and boats to Ferris wheels and roller skates, Go, Dog. Go! takes viewers of all ages for the ride of a lifetime! This imaginative and playful adaptation of P.D. Eastman’s classic book about canine adventures is a riotous extravaganza for the whole family! Young readers will delight at seeing a familiar story come alive onstage, while parents, grandparents, and siblings are sure to love the production’s slapstick humor, dazzling musical numbers, and nods to Broadway, Vaudeville, and circus performance! Don’t miss out on the dog party!
Length: 75 minutes (with a 10 minute intermission)
Suggested for ages 3 to 8.
Click here to enter to win the family 4 pack to see Go Dog. Go! Opening Weekend!
Must be a Virginia Resident to win.
Only one entry per person.
Tickets are valid July 11- 13, 2014.Can’t make opening weekend? Buy tickets here.
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Twas the Night Before Christmas
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Brunch with Snow Bear and Santa on Saturdays
John Hagadorn, Adelaide O’Connor, and Sophia Bunnell. Photo by Jay Paul
We just love a good show at Virginia Repertory Theatre – and holiday shows are some of the finest! It’s time to plan your calendar now for the holidays and get your tickets for these spectacular shows and events.
Virginia Repertory Theatre opens Twas the Night Before Christmas on Friday, November 29 at the Children’s Theatre of Virginia at Willow Lawn, 1601 Willow Lawn Drive. The show will run through December 29, 2013 with added weekday matinees during the holiday season. The original book, music, and lyrics are by Bruce Craig Miler, Artistic Director of Virginia Repertory Theatre, and are based on the true story of how Clement C. Moore came to write his immortal poem, Twas the Night Before Christmas. The show lasts about one hour and is best enjoyed by children three years and older.
Director Jan Guarino considers the show to be a special holiday treat. “Twas the Night Before Christmas is a sparkling jewel of a show for young and old! It tells the story of the making of that infamous poem and is sure to warm your hearts and put you into the holiday spirit. Beautiful sets and costumes, wonderful singing and perhaps even a visit from Santa! Just what you need to get your holidays started!!”
Guarino most recently directed and was seen on stage in Richard Scarry’s Busytown. Other directing credits for Virginia Rep include They’re Playing Our Song, Where’s Charley?, Barefoot in the Park and The Wizard of Oz. Recent acting credits at Virginia Rep include Lyle, Lyle Crocodile and God of Carnage.
P.J. Freebourn returns to the Children’s Theatre of Virginia in the role of Clement C. Moore. Freebourn was a favorite this past summer as Lowly Worm in Busytown. Audrey Snyder returns to Virginia Rep after a five-year hiatus as Clement’s wife, Eliza Moore, and Jessi Johnson joins the cast as Diana Mouse. Rounding out the company are 5th graders Sophia Bunnell and Audrey Kate Taylor alternating as daughter Charity Moore and Laney Yoo and Adelaide O’Connor splitting the role of daughter Margaret.
Front to back, left to right: Adelaide O’Connor, John Hagadorn, Sophia Bunnell, Audry Snyder, P.J. Freebourn. Photo by Jay Paul
Brunch with Santa and Snow Bear will take place following the 10:30 matinee on:
- Saturday, November 30, December 7 and December 21, 2013.
- On Saturday, December 14 the theatre will serve a holiday tea after the 2:00 p.m. matinee.
- Tickets are $15 and include a light meal, activities, visit with Snow Bear and Santa and sing along.
- Call 282-2620 for brunch or tea reservations.
Box Office 804-282-2620
www.va-rep.org
Full Price Tickets: $20
Discounted Group Rates available.
Performances at 7:00 p.m. on Fridays
Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
Sundays at 2:00 p.m. and select weekday matinees at 10:30 a.m.
Sundays at 7:00 pm.
Virginia Repertory Theatre and Prevent Child Abuse Virginia Celebrate
30 Years of Hugs and Kisses
Virginia’s Principal Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Program
Richmond, VA – Virginia Repertory Theatre announces the 30th anniversary celebration of the nationally acclaimed child sexual abuse prevention program Hugs and Kisses. The free anniversary performance will take place Wednesday, October 16 at 7:00 p.m. at the Sara Belle and Neil November Theatre, 114 West Broad Street. This award- winning landmark musical play sensitively tells the story of a little girl who has been sexually abused. During the course of the play, the girl and her friends learn valuable life lessons that enable her to talk to a trusted adult who can bring help. Juan Conde from Channel 8 News will EMCEE the event. A question and answer session and reception will follow immediately after the program.
Hugs and Kisses is a unique partnership between Prevent Child Abuse Virginia (PCAV), the Virginia Department of Social Services and Virginia Rep. Now in its 30th year of touring, Hugs and Kisses introduces the concepts of good touch, bad touch and secret touch to elementary school students in a sensitive and an age appropriate manner through an enjoyable musical play. Both Johanna Schuchert, Executive Director of PCAV, and Ann Childress, CPS Prevention Supervisor from Social Services, agree that collaboration has been the key to keeping this program going since 1983. “All three organizations and other valuable partners have worked together at the state level. Schools, local social services and other community groups such as women’s clubs have supported the effort locally. We are all appreciative of the difference this program has made for children in Virginia.”
The project began with a 1981 conversation between Bruce Miller, then Artistic Director of Theatre IV, and Ann Childress from the Virginia Department of Social Services. Childress persuaded Miller that an educational program about child sexual abuse was needed for school age children. After 18 months of research, Miller along with playwright Terry Bliss and composer, Richard Giersch, had created the child abuse prevention play. Miller remembers that in the early years, Hugs and Kisses was not an easy sell. “In 1983, no school in Virginia would even accept a free performance so we provided seven showcase performances across the state. During that time period, a major case of child abuse broke at a childcare facility in California and child sexual abuse was featured on the cover of Time and Newsweek. Within days, the show was fully booked and has been ever since.”
Hugs and Kisses has been shown in every school district in Virginia and has been seen by approximately 1.5 million children. An independent evaluation is conducted annually. The evaluation consistently supports that children learn the prevention message across all elementary school grade levels. Anecdotal evidence suggests that many children have sought and received the help they need to end existing sexual victimization as a result of Hugs and Kisses and related dialogue.
Funding from the Virginia Department of Social Services, Virginia Commission for the Arts, and foundations and corporations allows Virginia Rep to take Hugs and Kisses to over 150 schools annually for a subsidized price of $150 – $350. In many cases, the play is performed at no cost to the school.
Hugs and Kisses has been recognized nationally as an important prevention tool. The United States Department of Health and Human Services awarded Bruce Miller the Commissioner’s Award to honor his “outstanding contribution to the field of child abuse and neglect.” The program itself has received the Governor’s Award for service to the Commonwealth and the Award for Excellence in Prevention from the Virginia Council in Coordinating Prevention. In addition, Hugs and Kisses was performed before the U. S. Senate Sub-Committee on the Sexual Victimization of Children and was the keynote address at the national conference of the National Committee for Prevention of Child Abuse.
For more information about the event or the Hugs and Kisses contact Ronnie Brown at rbrown@va-rep.org or 783-1688 ext 1130.
About Virginia Repertory Theatre
Virginia Repertory Theatre, located in Richmond, VA, combines the talents and strengths of two nonprofit companies that shared facilities, resources, and management teams for over a decade. Now the heritages of Barksdale Theatre (founded in 1953) and Theatre IV (founded in 1975) live on in their new form, as Central Virginia’s leading professional theater company. Virginia Rep presents national caliber productions of the great dramas, comedies, and musicals as well as classics, contemporary works, and world premieres, always seeking to demonstrate the unique power of theater to engage, enthrall, educate, and inspire. Productions are staged at four distinct venues: the Sara Belle and Neil November Theatre and Theatre Gym at the downtown Virginia Rep Center, Virginia Rep’s Children’s Theatre of Virginia located at Willow Lawn, and at Hanover Tavern, home to Virginia Rep’s Barksdale Season.
Wine Down to benefit the Dominion School for Autism is Wednesday, August 8, 2013 at the Wine Loft. Please consider attending and bring a friend or two or more!
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Be sure and enter our Real Cute Kids Contest – prizes worth over $2,000 for the grand prize winner! Deadline for photos and to enter is August 17, 2013 so call now to make your photo appointment!
Don’t forget to check your Richmondmom.com Savvy Saver card for great savings at many local events and activities for kids and adults. Don’t have a card? No worries – download a copy here! Visit our Summer Fun 2013 links for a huge listing of things to do all summer long.
Through August
Fit4Moms is offering a Mini Body Back session in August for 4 weeks. They will resume the traditional 8 week sessions in the fall. You can register online and get more information regarding times and locations at www.richmond.fit4mom.com.
Summer Kids Club every Thursday at 10am in Whole Foods Short Pump Café. Just $3 per child. Kids do a fun craft and have a tasty snack. Craft will be hosted by the Children’s Museum of Richmond. Ages 3-8. Must pre-register. Call 364-4050.
Summer Nights at CMoR , 2626 West Broad Street, Richmond. Visit website for details. Take advantage of CMoR’s extended summer hours with fun activities each weeknight! All Summer Nights activities are free with museum admission. A variety of food options are available at the Seymour Snack Shack including frozen yogurt, popcorn, snow cones and a variety of hot and cold beverages like coffee and […] Find out more »
Permanent Exhibits or Events
Boost! is OPEN, Signaling Beginning of Multi-Year Transformation for the Museum - Now Open! Celebrate with us as the Museum shares its biggest new, permanent exhibition in a decade and heralds the start of new, exciting things to come. Boost! challenges your perception of health and wellness in a way that is personalized and playful! Included with exhibit admission- $11 with $1 discounts for ages 4-12 and 60+. Free for members. Read our review here. And now: The Science Museum of Virginia will test your skills against professional athletes. You can train like a pro at the Boost! exhibit before or after enjoying the Redskins training camp.
Lewis Ginter – Families use clever clues and mapping skills to find their way to a hidden treasure in the Garden. Along the way, children and their adults are encouraged to record the names of plants they encounter. Once the quest is completed, children return to the admission desk at the Robins Visitor Center to receive a collectable button. Six editions printed per year; Free with Garden Admission.
Through August 18
SYMMETREES at The Science Museum of Virginia. Photographer and sculptor John Moser shares his unique view of fallen trees in Central Virginia forests by capturing their photos, then enhancing them so that the images take on a life of their own. Included with exhibit admission. Free for members.
Through August 25EXTENDED THROUGH SEPTEMBER 1, 2013 by Popular Demand – A “Must See”!
Steel Magnolias Virginia Rep – Hanover Tavern.
Through September 6
Flight of the Butterflies – The Science Museum of Virginia: Read our Real Richmond Review.Migrate with hundreds of millions of Monarch butterflies across North America! Discover the hideaway of these magnificent creatures – a secret that was unlocked after 40 years of research by Dr. Fred Urquhart. Immerse yourself in this compelling adventure as you find a super generation of butterflies who miraculously travel to a new and remote destination. Experience firsthand the beauty of the migration cycle of butterflies spanning not only thousands of miles but generations!
To The Arctic at The Science Museum of Virginia: Through September 6, 2013. Venture across floating ice with a mother polar bear and her two cubs as you take an extraordinary journey into the Arctic. Discover the constant struggle for survival as they face natural predators and a rapidly changing climate. Travel with a herd of caribou to their calving ground and plunge into the ethereal underwater world of waltzing walruses! Gaze across an exquisite spectacle of sapphire white as you see hundreds of miles of snow-bound peaks in this breath-taking film!
Hubble. Journey through distant galaxies and accompany astronauts as they attempt the most difficult and important tasks in NASA’s history. $9 general admission, $5 for members.
Grand Canyon Adventure: River at Risk. Experience an exhilarating raft ride down the Colorado River with a team of explorers including renowned river advocate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and anthropologist Wade Davis. $9 general admission, $5 for members.
Through September 13
Lewis Ginter Water Play during the week (weather permitting). Extended Hours during Flowers after Five Thursday evenings, June – August, 5 – 8:00 p.m.
Through September 29
Robots + Us at The Science Museum – What differentiates humans and robots? Explore what it means to be human by examining how lifelike machines emulate four major categories of human capabilities: moving, sensing, thinking and being. Take a closer look into robotics, computer science and biomedical engineering as you encounter interactive components, videos and much more! It’s here now through September 29, 2013!
Through October 13
Butterflies Live! Experience the wonderful world of butterflies! Tropical beauties, fascinating and showy, transform the Conservatory’s North Wing into a wonderland of vibrant colors…captivating sights…and extraordinary discoveries. EXHIBIT HOURS: Daily 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Butterflies tend to be most active on sunny days and in the morning and early afternoon; they tend to roost more on cloudy days and in late afternoon.
Through December 31, 2013
VHS Long Term Exhibits – Through December 31, 2013. The VHS offers FREE ADMISSION to the history museum and research library daily! Long term exhibits – visit Museum website to confirm exhibits are still available: The Story of Virginia, An American Experience Long-term This 10,000-square-foot, family-friendly exhibition includes several interactive features. It showcases more than 1,000 objects and covers 16,000 years of Virginia history from prehistoric times to […] Find out more »
Through January 5, 2014!
Landscapes of Salem and Liberty Through January 5, 2014 at Virginia Historical Museum – The VHS offers FREE ADMISSION to the history museum and research library daily! In the 1850s, German artist Edward Beyer traveled throughout western Virginia and painted landscapes of many of the small towns in the Blue Ridge Mountains. These paintings are remarkable not only for their beauty but also their attention to […] Find out more »
Events for Monday, August 5th 2013
Virginia Farmers Market Week – Celebrate locally grown products and visit a Farmers Market this week. Help Patrick raise money for hungry families too! Click here for details. Find out more »
Lewis Ginter Water Play - Lewis Ginter water play during the week (weather permitting). Extended Hours during Flowers after Five Thursday evenings, June – August, 5 – 8:00 p.m. Find out more »
Summer Nights at CMoR Take advantage of CMoR’s extended summer hours with fun activities each weeknight! All Summer Nights activities are free with museum admission. A variety of food options are available at the Seymour Snack Shack including frozen yogurt, popcorn, snow cones and a variety of hot and cold beverages like coffee and […] Find out more »
Events for Tuesday, August 6th 2013
Movieland at Boulevard: Free Movies MOVIELAND AT BOULEVARD SQUARE Contact Us: MOVIELAND AT BOULEVARD SQUARE 1301 North Boulevard at West Leigh St. Richmond, VA 23230 Just off I-95, Exit 78 View Map Find us on Facebook! Showtimes & Information: (804) 354-6099 Free Admission! Show Time 10AM Doors open at 9AM Absolutely Free Admission! Seating limited to theater capacity; tickets issued […] Find out more »
Virginia Farmers Market Week Celebrate locally grown products and visit a Farmers Market this week. Help Patrick raise money for hungry families too! Click here for details. Find out more »
Westchester Commons Kid’s Club – Westchester Commons Kid’s Club. Crafts, games and story time. Free fun for parents and kids. Find out more »
Club Mom – Fun for kids every month! Visit website for details and schedule. Different entertainers and events each month. Kids under 12 get a free breakfast coupon. Find out more »
Regal Summer Movie Express: $1 Movies – Regal Summer Movie Express offers $1 movies again this summer – 2013! Locations (beginning June 18th) Each participating location is offering the Summer Movie Express on Tuesday and Wednesday each week at 10am during the summer months, beginning June 18, 2013 at Richmond area theaters listed below. Click here to check with theaters to confirm times, dates, […] Find out more »
Summer Nights at CMoR Take advantage of CMoR’s extended summer hours with fun activities each weeknight! All Summer Nights activities are free with museum admission. A variety of food options are available at the Seymour Snack Shack including frozen yogurt, popcorn, snow cones and a variety of hot and cold beverages like coffee and […] Find out more »
Tae Kwon Do Classes at CMoR Chesterfield – The Children’s Museum has partnered with Grandmaster Dong’s Studio to offer Tae Kwon Do Tuesdays at CMoR Chesterfield! Here are some exciting details: Classes run on Tuesdays from June 4 through August 27 from 6-7pm CMoR members ages 3-5 years are encouraged to participate Classes are $15 per student, which includes a uniform with patches, […] Find out more »
National Night Out Event – A community event to bring together citizens, law enforcement agencies, civic groups, businesses, neighbors, organizations and local officials from Highland Springs community and surrounding areas. Call 804.328.2995 with questions. It’s FREE! Find out more »
Events for Wednesday, August 7th 2013
Movieland at Boulevard: Free Movies – MOVIELAND AT BOULEVARD SQUARE Contact Us: MOVIELAND AT BOULEVARD SQUARE 1301 North Boulevard at West Leigh St. Richmond, VA 23230 Just off I-95, Exit 78 View Map Find us on Facebook! Showtimes & Information: (804) 354-6099 Free Admission! Show Time 10AM Doors open at 9AM Absolutely Free Admission! Seating limited to theater capacity; tickets issued […] Find out more »
Virginia Farmers Market Week - Celebrate locally grown products and visit a Farmers Market this week. Help Patrick raise money for hungry families too! Click here for details. Find out more »
Regal Summer Movie Express: $1 Movies – Regal Summer Movie Express offers $1 movies again this summer – 2013! Locations (beginning June 18th) Each participating location is offering the Summer Movie Express on Tuesday and Wednesday each week at 10am during the summer months, beginning June 18, 2013 at Richmond area theaters listed below. Click here to check with theaters to confirm times, dates, […] Find out more »
Lunch Break Science at the Museum - Science Museum of Virginia, Noon – 1pm. Pack a lunch and join us. Science Museum scientists and others share easy to understand information on a wide range of science topics. Seating is limited and available on a first come, first served basis. Free. Click here for list of topics as they may change after posting below. May 29 – Resolving Nuisance Deer Problems presented by Virginia […] Find out more »
Innsbrook After Hours - Innsbrook After Hours. Gates open at 5:00pm, and concert-goers will be introduced to a significantly expanded food court with seating and pre show specials, as well as a marketplace with entertainment for patrons to enjoy prior to the show. For 28 years, Innsbrook After Hours has brought the Central Virginia area great live music acts such […] Find out more »
RVA Food Trucks at Chesterfield Mall – RVA Food Trucks at Chesterfield Mall. Expect trucks like Soul Ice, Boka, Mr. Softy, Habanero, Almadina, Paris Creperie, The Dog Wagon, Station 2, P&T Kitchen, Grate Pizza, Chupacabra, Super Fresh, Slideways Mobile Bistro, Croaker Spot, King of Pops, Thai Cabin, Flynn’s Foods, and The Meatball Company. Tables and chairs will be set out. Each event will be […] Find out more »
Summer Nights at CMoR – Children’s Museum of Richmond, Take advantage of CMoR’s extended summer hours with fun activities each weeknight! All Summer Nights activities are free with museum admission. A variety of food options are available at the Seymour Snack Shack including frozen yogurt, popcorn, snow cones and a variety of hot and cold beverages like coffee and […] Find out more »
Wine Down with Richmondmom.com - August 7 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm at The Wine Loft, – 4035 Whittal Way, Glen Allen, VA 23060 United States. Wine Down to benefit the Dominion School for Autism. Enjoy fun, food, and socializing with friends while helping raise money for an important cause! Just $10 entry fee and it all goes to the Dominion School! Free appetizers, discounted wines, and fun. Find out more »
Events for Thursday, August 8th 2013
Blizzard Day for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU. Dairy Queen is donating $1 per Blizzard - visit website for a list of participating locations.
Virginia Farmers Market Week Celebrate locally grown products and visit a Farmers Market this week. Help Patrick raise money for hungry families too! Click here for details. Find out more »
Richmond Jazz Festival – August 8 – 11 at Maymont. The 4th Annual Richmond Jazz Festival at Maymont brings back a sense of serenity, soul and smooth sounds to the City of Richmond. Located at Maymont, the Richmond Jazz Festival features over 20 local, national and international bands and artists on two stages. Festival attendees enjoy smooth jazz, while taking advantage of products and services […] Find out more »
Summer Concert Series in Short Pump 10th Annual Summer Concert Series at Short Pump Town Center. 6pm-8pm. Find out more
Maymont Carriage House August 8 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm – Maymont – Ages 7 – 11 enjoy a morning of old-fashioned fun with games and activities that amused kids 100 years ago! Register at 804.358.7166, x329. Find out more »
Culture and History on the James – Henricus Historical Park, Henricus Historical Park invites ages 7-12 to see the James River as Native Americans and English used it for fishing and transportation. River activities, make-and-take projects and more are included. Register at 804.318.8797. Find out more »
Nutzy the Squirrel – Richmond Public Library, Main – Thursday, August 8th 11:00am Nutzy the Squirrel will be flying into the Belmont Library for a special storytime. Call 646-1139 for details and reservations. Find out more »
FIDO After Five at Lewis Ginter – Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens, 1800 Lakeside Avenue, Richmond, Fidos After 5 is the second Thursday of each month (July 11 & August 8) when leashed pets are invited as well. $2 suggested pet admission benefits the Richmond SPCA. Flowers After 5 is rain or shine; in case of extreme inclement weather, activities will be moved inside. The Garden’s in-house caterer, Meriwether Godsey, offers wine by […] Find out more »
Flowers After Five – August 8 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm. Lewis Ginter – Regular Garden admission: $11 adults; $10 seniors; $7 children ages 3 – 12; free for children under age 3 and free admission for Garden Members. Planning to visit the Garden more than once or twice this year? Membership can save you money. June 6, 13, 20, 27; July 11, 18, 25; August […] Find out more »
Dance Performance at 8:30pm at Dogwood Dell, Byrd Park Court, Richmond, 23290. City Dance Theatre is an award-winning ensemble of approximately 15 young men and women bringing excitement and creativity to movement. The concert is free. Find out more »
Events for Friday, August 9th 2013
Richmond Jazz Festival -The 4th Annual Richmond Jazz Festival at Maymont brings back a sense of serenity, soul and smooth sounds to the City of Richmond. Located at Maymont, the Richmond Jazz Festival features over 20 local, national and international bands and artists on two stages. Festival attendees enjoy smooth jazz, while taking advantage of products and services […] Find out more »
Virginia Farmers Market Week – Celebrate locally grown products and visit a Farmers Market this week. Help Patrick raise money for hungry families too! Click here for details. Find out more »
Ezibu Muntu – African Dance at 8:30pm at Dogwood Dell, Byrd Park Court, Richmond, 23290. The concert is free. Find out more »
Disney Live – Click here for a quick preview of the show! Tickets available online at Ticketmaster.com, area Ticketmaster outlets, Charge-by-phone at 800-745-3000 and at Richmond Coliseum Box Office. Ages 1 and up require a ticket. Click here for tickets. Grab your tiaras and doubloons and join us for Disney Junior Live On Tour! Pirate & Princess Adventure. […] Find out more »
Filipino Festival – Our Lady of Lourdes – 8200 Woodman Road, Henrico , The Northside’s Filipino Festival celebrates Filipino culture with two days of authentic Filipino fare, colorful Filipino dancing, music and more. Make sure to dig into the lumpia, empanadas and pancit. At Our Lady of Lourdes. Friday 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Find out more »
Free Movies in the Park – The annual series of free movies will be held every Friday night in a different park through August 16. The movies will begin at 8:30 p.m., or as soon as it’s dark, and families are invited to bring their own blankets or chairs and refreshments and enjoy the free PG-rated movies in the park. Vendors […] Find out more »
Events for Saturday, August 10th 2013
Richmond Jazz Festival -August 8 – 11 at Maymont. The 4th Annual Richmond Jazz Festival at Maymont brings back a sense of serenity, soul and smooth sounds to the City of Richmond. Located at Maymont, the Richmond Jazz Festival features over 20 local, national and international bands and artists on two stages. Festival attendees enjoy smooth jazz, while taking advantage of products and services […] Find out more »
Virginia Farmers Market Week Celebrate locally grown products and visit a Farmers Market this week. Help Patrick raise money for hungry families too! Click here for details. Find out more »
Jonny Z Festival - Shields Avenue between Grove and Hanover, Richmond, VA United States. Jonny Z Festival is an annual street festival that celebrates art, craft, music and food in the creative spirit of artist and Bizarre Market coordinator Jonathan Zanin. Fun for the whole family. Shields Avenue between Grove and Hanover. Free. Noon to 5 p.m. Find out more »
International Dragon Boat Festival -August 10 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm at Rocketts Landing, Dragon boats are 40 foot human-powered canoes decorated with ornate Chinese drag heads. Led by rhythmic beat of a drum, teams race down the river. From the Sports Backers. It’s Free. Find out more »
Filipino Festival -The Northside’s Filipino Festival celebrates Filipino culture with two days of authentic Filipino fare, colorful Filipino dancing, music and more. Make sure to dig into the lumpia, empanadas and pancit. At Our Lady of Lourdes. Saturday 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Find out more »
“The Jubilo Collection” – Richmond Public Library- Main August 2013 – Art Exhibit. Join us as Nessa Baskerville, artist, historian, activist, librarian, and truly one of Richmond’s Treasures, provides insights into her work “The Jubilo Collection” depictions of legendary Richmond events and mythical characters. Find out more »
Jammin’ on the James – Bring a picnic dinner and your lawn chair for family friendly music and fun on the grass terrace overlooking the James River. Face painting, games, and crafts for kids. Free. Featuring: Stonebrook Join us this summer for free concerts on the grounds of Wilton. Bring a picnic dinner and your favorite lawn chair for family-friendly […] Find out more »
Events for Sunday, August 11th 2013
Richmond Jazz Festival at Maymont – The 4th Annual Richmond Jazz Festival at Maymont brings back a sense of serenity, soul and smooth sounds to the City of Richmond. Located at Maymont, the Richmond Jazz Festival features over 20 local, national and international bands and artists on two stages. Festival attendees enjoy smooth jazz, while taking advantage of products and services […] Find out more »
Carytown Watermelon Festival – The festival runs 10am – 6pm. Imagine…115,000 people, over 3000 watermelons and you! With 60 musicians, over 100 exhibitors, one of the largest kids areas of any festival on the east coast and all of the great Carytown style, the Carytown Watermelon Festival presented by Martin’s has become the largest one day festival in the […] Find out more »
Patrick Henry’s Speech Reenactment – Since 1976, St. John’s Church Foundation has presented historical reenactments at the original location of the Second Virginia Convention of March 1775. Professional actors in 1770s attire portray ten delegates, including Patrick Henry, Thomas Jefferson, and George Washington. The delegates engage in the debates and arguments of the Second Virginia Convention, which lead up to Patrick Henry’s […] Find out more »
Opens Richard Scarry’s Busytown on July 5th, 2013 at Willow Lawn
Note: Purchase tickets by June 28, 2013 and save money! Click here.
Virginia Rep’s Children’s Theatre of Virginia opens Richard Scarry’s Busytown on Friday, July 5th at Willow Lawn, 1601 Willow Lawn Drive. The show will run through July 28, 2013. Based on the beloved books of Richard Scarry and adapted by Kevin Kling, this zany musical shares a day in the life of Huckle Cat, Lowly Worm, Betsy Bear, and other favorite characters. The catchy score with music by Michael Koerner and lyrics by Kevin Kling and Michael Koerner, will dazzle patrons of all ages.
Under the direction of Jan Guarino, the show features costumes and hand made puppets by local artisan and designer, Lynn West. The whimsical set, designed by Chase Kniffen, Associate Artistic Director at Virginia Rep, includes favorite Busytown spots and a giant pickle car. The cast includes Jan Guarino, last seen as Mrs. Primm in Virginia Rep’s production of Lyle, Lyle Crocodile, as the lovable Betsy Bear, Dan Cimo as Huckle Cat, Allison Gillman as Train the Dog.
Rounding out the cast are three of Virginia Rep’s seasoned touring actors, PJ Freebourn, Mike Brown, and Jessi Johnson. Each cast member will play multiple important roles.
- The show will be performed in two acts and will last about one hour and ten minutes.
- Busytown will be enjoyed most by children three years and older with plenty of humor to entertain older kids and adults.
Virginia Rep is thrilled to offer Busytown Donuts from Dixie Donuts as special treats before and after the show.
Ticket Information
Box Office 804-282-2620
Full Price Tickets: $14 – $16
Discounted Group Rates available.
Performances take place at 10:30 a.m. on select Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays
Friday evenings at 7:00 p.m.
Saturdays at 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
Sundays at 2:00 p.m.
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Now Through Sunday May 12, 2013
Architecture in Virginia: The Old Dominion – Examine photographs and descriptions of 24 significant examples of Virginia architecture built primarily between 1780 and 1861. The collection is on loan from the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. Included with exhibit admission.
Fun at the Fair – Spring Fair May 2-12, 2013 at the Showplace. Open 5pm weekdays. 12pm weekends. Visit website for information. You can also find them on Facebook.
Now Through Monday, June 3
They Call it Stormy Weather: How Artists See the Weather and the Seasons. Explore artists’ depictions of weather from thunderstorms on powerful, wild seas to sunny skies above spring fields. The photographic reproductions are on loan from the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. Included with exhibit admission.
Now Through the End of the Year
Week of May 6
Mother’s Day Crafting Station at Pottery Barn Kids. Kids make Mother’s Day Badge at the crafting station. It’s free.
Fun at the Fair – Spring Fair May 2-12, 2013 at the Showplace. Open 5pm weekdays. 12pm weekends. Visit website for information. You can also find them on Facebook.
Monday, May 6
Flying Squirrels Baseball – 6:35pm at The Diamond.
Tuesday, May 7
Club Mom at Chesterfield Town Center. 9am-11am with Jesse the Juggler.
Flying Squirrels Baseball – 6:35 pm. Teacher Appreciation Night & Canvas Tote Bag Giveaway presented by Verizon Wireless & Lite 98. The FIRST 1,500 people 15 & over receive a Canvas Tote Bag! Game time 6:35pm, gates open at 5:35pm.
Wednesday, May 8
Mommy & Me at Willow Lawn. Fun, games, and our own Richmondmom.com table – stop by and say hello to Katie!
Flying Squirrels Baseball – 6:35 pm. Nurse’s Appreciation Night presented by Richmond Magazine & XL 102. Game time 6:35pm, gates open 5:35pm.
COTU Food Truck Court – Have your favorite COTU brew along with a choice of 5-8 different food truck vendors all while enjoying the new outdoor beer garden at the brewery! Every Wednesday, COTU invites the community to enjoy some great local food, beer, and friends.
RVA Food Trucks are returning to Chesterfield Towne every Wednesday night starting May 1 to Sept. 22. They will be set up outside in the parking lot at the mall entrance on Koger Center Boulevard (Outer Sears Parking Lot). Expect trucks like Soul Ice, Boka, Mr. Softy, Habanero, Almadina, Paris Creperie, The Dog Wagon, Station 2, P&T Kitchen, Grate Pizza, Chupacabra, Super Fresh, Slideways Mobile Bistro, Croaker Spot, King of Pops, Thai Cabin, Flynn’s Foods, and The Meatball Company. Tables and chairs will be set out. Each event will be based on weather permitting. Check the mall’s Facebook every Wednesday at 3 p.m. to confirm the night’s event and the RVA Foodies will post and tweet the event as well. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Wine Tasting to benefit B.A.R.K. Patina Restaurant & Bar will be hosting a Wine Tasting on Wednesday May 8, 2013 to benefit BARK. from 5PM – 730PM.
Innsbrook After Hours, central Virginia’s premier concert series for the past 28 years, is bringing Richmond area residents together again for a summer of great National concerts and the best of Richmond’s local scene, at the Snagajob pavilion in Glen Allen, Va.
Magnolia Grange Tea. Magnolia Grange will host another fine “Mother’s Day Tea”. The guest speaker will Speaker: Kathy Chain, of Herbs of Happy Hill in Chester; $25, Pre-paid Reservations Required: please call (804)796-1479. Guests wiull make tussie-mussies to take home. Tamara Evans will serve Eastern Shore tea, finger sandwiches and desserts. The Magnolia Grange gift shop will be having its “May Gifts from the Garden” sale. Tours of the house will be available.
Thursday, May 9
Mom’s Nite Out – Pampering Moms! On May 9th from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., Virginia Center Commons will provide a free evening of relaxation and fun in honor of national Mom’s Nite Out™. The presenting sponsor of Mom’s Nite Out celebration this year is Rethink Varicose Veins. At Virginia Center Commons, attendees will have the opportunity to participate in an exciting evening filled with refreshments, entertainment, fashion and beauty services, all focused on rewarding Moms.The first 50 women in attendance will receive a Mom’s Nite Out Swag Bag, filled with coupons, samples and other goodies provided by mall retailers.
Next to Normal at Virginia Rep.
Richmond Waldorf School Observation Day. 8:30am-10am at 1000 Westover Hills Boulevard Richmond, VA 23225. Come see Waldorf education in action while visiting various classrooms promptly at 8:30 AM. Parents will also have the opportunity to watch an informational DVD and time for conversations and questions. This event is for parents to attend only.
123 Magic (Parents of Children 2-5 yrs). 6pm-8pm. Delivered by Commonwealth Parenting.
Friday, May 10
The American Diabetes Association’s 3rd Annual Garden Party will bring the community together for a fabulous night of fun, supporting our mission to find the cure for diabetes and to improve the lives of all people with this disease. This spectacular event will take place in the beautiful surroundings of the Willow Oaks Country Club. The evening will feature gourmet hors d’oeuvres, open bars, live and silent auctions, fun entertainment with dancing, and a one-of-a-kind wine giveaway.
Next to Normal at Virginia Rep.
Girls in Medicine Camp In. 6pm to 9am at the Science Museum of Virginia. Middle School girls team up with women in the medical field to focus the variety of genetics opportunities while they explore careers in medicine. Sponsored by HCA Virginia Health System.
Fancy Hat Party. The 16th annual Fancy Hat Party luncheon, benefitting the Hospital Hospitality House will be held at the Thalhimer Pavilion at The Science Museum of Virginia on May 10th from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm. Debbie Phelps, inspirational speaker, educator and mother of Olympic Gold Medalist Michael Phelps will be the speaker and a fashion Show, hat contest and raffle will make this another exciting event to remember. Tickets are $100 and are available athhhrichmond.org.
Spirited Art – Celebrate Mother’s Day all weekend!
Saturday, May 11
On May 11 & 12, 2013, the Richmond Symphony will perform two classical pieces: Beethoven’s 5th & The Rite of Spring.While they last, you can save 50% on tickets to Richmond Symphony’s Beethoven’s 5th & The Rite of Spring, no coupon or code required. What a great Mother’s Day gift.
34th Annual Strawberry Street Festival in the Fan this Saturday, May 11. Noon-4:30pm. Snow cones, cotton candy, a fish fry and more festival fare. Plus they’ll have plenty of music, rides and games. Food from Kitchen 64, Sweetly Smitten and Relay Foods and more.
Cary Carnival will have bounce houses, face-painting, kids’ activities, appearances from Kickaroo, Cinderella and others. Plus snow cones, cotton candy, a fish fry and more festival fare. Games, food, silent auction, art market, vendors. Fun for all ages. The Cary Carnival will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at John B. Cary Elementary School which is located at 3021 Maplewood Avenue.
Next to Normal at Virginia Rep.
Race for the Cure - The Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure® Series, the largest series of 5K runs/fitness walks in the world, raises funds and awareness for the fight against breast cancer, celebrates breast cancer survivorship and honors those who have lost their battle with the disease. 2013 marks the 16th Anniversary for Central Virginia’s Race for the Cure®! The Central Virginia Race was started to honor Jennifer Norvell Saunders’ mother, Joanne Norvell and since 1998 has raised over $5 million to fight breast cancer!
Spirited Art – Celebrate Mother’s Day all weekend!
Virginia Hops & Barley Festival – Head to 288 & Robius Road for the third annual Virginia Hops & Barley Festival where you can sample local craft brews from Hardywood, Mad Fox Brewing, Apocalypse Ale Works and many more. General admission is $15 in advance, $20 at the gate and includes unlimited tastings from over 15 Virginia breweries.
The Cap2Cap, or Capital to Capital, bike ride takes place on Saturday, May 11, 2013. It offers several rides to choose from: a “quarter century” 25-miler, a “half-century” 50-miler and a “full century” 100-mile ride.
From Foundry to Fire. American Civil War Center at Tredegar. Learn about the importance of the cannon manufacturing capabilities of Tredegar Ironworks, as well as, the role field artillery played in the Civil War. A costumed artillery crew will explain the process of making and testing the cannon and then demonstrate its use on the battlefield. Buy your tickets
5k Foam Fest with a mud run combined with lots of foam, huge inflated obstacles, army crawls, cargo-net climbs, and more.
Mother’s Day Doll Tea Party at 3pm and 4pm. Kids are invited to wear their finest and bring a doll or teddy beas to enjoy making a special felt flower bouquet for Mom or Grandma. Space is limited. Call to reserve a spot. Cost is $10 ages 4 and older.
Sweetheart Frame at Local Lowes Stores. 10am – Your child will love building this Planter and decorating it with their favorite creatures and characters from DreamWorks Animation’s THE CROODS! Registration required.
Robots + Us at the Science Museum of Virginia. Explore differences between humans and robots by examining how lifelike machines imitate moving, sensing, thinking and being. Investigate robotics, computer science and biomedical engineering through enjoyable interactive exhibits and videos. Included with exhibit admission. Free for members – through September 29.
Mother and Daughters Tea at Patrick Henry Scotchtown. 10- 12noon. Celebrate Mother’s Day with your daughter(s). Enjoy special crafts,18th century games and activities and a tea party on the lawn. Come dress your best ladies and join us. May 11, 2013 10:00am through 12:00pm (noon). Purchase tickets. Beaverdam, VA.
Walkerton Tavern has a free spring festival on May 11. From 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m., you can play games, make crafts, get your face painted, tour the tavern, and more. Walkerton Tavern is located at 2892 Mountain Rd, Glen Allen. 804-261-6898.
Join CHS for our first 5K event! This fundraising event promises fun and activities for the whole family. You can run, walk, or jog, and strollers are welcome. Celebrate your family pride by coordinating colors or costumes for the event. Prizes will be given in fun categories, like Most Creative Costume and Best Decorated Stroller, in addition to top finishers. The 5K begins at 9 AM. A Kid’s Fun Run for ages 7 and under will also be held at 10 AM.
Celebrate with a Book Author Book Fair. Let’s celebrate Mother’s Day with a book! Vie La Publishing House, LLC is pleased to announce its second Celebrate with a Book event. More than twenty authors from across Virginia and beyond will converge on Regency Square Mall on May 11, 2013 from 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. to sign and read from their works. The book fair will be located on the first floor, in center court, located across from Macy’s Department Store.
Birth Mother’s Day is a day to honor women who have made an adoption plan for their child. Please join us for a brunch, fellowship, day of pampering, and gifts to take home. Bethany Christian Services, 1510 Willow Lawn Drive, Richmond. Suite 203.
ParkFest Blues Festival. The River City Blues Society presents a one-day Blues Festival that includes 5 bands, featuring headliner, The Nighthawks, plus Albert Castiglia, Mikey Jr., Andrew Alli & Last Night’s Blues Band, and The Mike Lucci Band. Music, Food, Vendors, Beer & Wine. Live Exhibit from the Library of VA. A portion of net proceeds to benefit Special Olympics, Area 6. Family Friendly event. Tickets just $30; Kids 12 and under are free. After-party at Steele Horse Grill in Chester.
Amelia Day just around the corner! – Saturday, May 11, 2013 Join the community for a grand day of celebrating 278 years! Festival is located on the Historic Courthouse Square. Beginning at 9:30 am and ending at 5:00 pm – there is fun for the entire family. Music, food, car show, vendors, clowns, church groups, organization booths and SO much more!
Food Drive Saturday May 11th 9am-3pm at Powhatan Walmart.
West Side Story – Old-school Broadway musical at Broadway in Richmond’s smash production of West Side story at the Landmark. Three shows only.
Sunday, May 12
Happy Mother’s Day!
MOTHER’S DAY STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE & WINE PAIRING – Bring Mom out for a very special pairing of Strawberry Shortcake and Wine! Enjoy the afternoon on our shaded patio or overlook the vineyards while sitting on the balcony.
On May 11 & 12, 2013, the Richmond Symphony will perform two classical pieces: Beethoven’s 5th & The Rite of Spring.While they last, you can save 50% on tickets to Richmond Symphony’s Beethoven’s 5th & The Rite of Spring, no coupon or code required. What a great Mother’s Day gift!
Gallery Tour: Paths to Freedom – 1:00pm – Join Museum Educator Sean Kane for a guided tour of our signature exhibit In the Cause of Liberty. This program will highlight artifacts and displays relevant to the African-American experience before, during and after the Civil War. Buy your tickets.
Next to Normal at Virginia Rep.
Village Green at Westchester Commons for a free Spring Concert Series.Route 64 performing – This Sunday’s Mother’s Day concert features extras, too. Ladies can pick up a free gift at the Westchester Commons table, plus there’ll be a free photobooth on site, giving you a chance to take fun pics with family & friends. Westchester Commons is located at Rt. 288 & Midlothian Tpk in Midlothian.
Richmond Concert Band will perform a free Mother’s Day concert 6-8pm on the front lawn at Agecroft Hall. Pack a picnic & grab a blanket or lawn chair and head out for an evening of music. Get there early to take advantage of another Mother’s Day freebie at Agecroft Hall. From 12:30 p.m.-5:00 p.m. on May 12, Agecroft Hall is opening its gardens to the public free of charge. Though it’s free to explore, tickets are required; stop by the front desk to pick up yours when you arrive. Agecroft Hall is located at 4305 Sulgrave Road, Richmond.
Lewis Ginter Concert and Brunch/Lunch. Included with Garden admission. Treat Mom to a special day! Glennroy Bailey & Company will be back again this year to fill the air with the sounds of smooth jazz.
Music in the Park at Forest Hill Park - The popular free concert series Music in the Park kicks off this Sunday with a Mother’s Day Square Dancing blow-out with the Beer Ticks, Grant Hunnicut and special guests Gene & Gayla. Bring a picnic dinner, a blanket or chairs and be ready for a great time. Everybody from the Forest Hill neighborhood will be there. Free. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Robots + Us at the Science Museum of Virginia. Explore differences between humans and robots by examining how lifelike machines imitate moving, sensing, thinking and being. Investigate robotics, computer science and biomedical engineering through enjoyable interactive exhibits and videos. Included with exhibit admission. Free for members. Through September 29.
Spirited Art – Come out and create your own “Family Tree” with us for Mother’s Day. Our instructors will lead you step by step as you create your own Mother’s Day masterpiece. Have your kids help create your “Family Tree” and add the names for each person on the branches.
2013 House Tour – 19th Annual Museum District Mother’s Day House & Garden Tour. 1pm-6pm. Join honorary chair Maya Smart and her family and celebrate Mother’s Day in style, touring some of the Museum District’s loveliest homes and gardens.
Road to No Reaction “Allergy Musician” – Performances at Noon and 2pm. Children’s Museum of Richmond – Central Location. Kyle Dine, the world’s first “Allergy Musician”, is performing a free family concert at the Children’s Museum of Richmond (CMoR)– Central Location, May 12 at noon and 2pm. The performance will highlight anaphylaxis and food allergy awareness through upbeat songs and positive lyrics.
Richmond Kickers Soccer Game. 7pm at City Stadium.
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