Happenings

Thursday, April 29

Love for sale: The Chippenham and Johnston-Willis Medical Center presents a bachelor auction to benefit the American Cancer Society at the Science Museum of Virginia. $20 in advance, $25 at the door. 6:30 p.m.
2500 W. Broad St. 327-3324

Maybe you and your newly-bought date could go see VCU’s graduating seniors perform in the Spring 2004 Senior Dance Project now through May 1 at the Grace Street Theatre. $5 or free to VCU students with ID. 8 p.m.
934 W. Grace St. 828-2020

Friday, April 30

Nickel Creek perform at a special Friday Innsbrook After Hours. $15. 6 p.m.
4901 Lake Brook Drive 217-8801

The Hand Workshop’s Collectors Night Benefit Auction features silent and live auctions, food, wine and, of course, art. 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
1812 W. Main St. 353-0094 extension 16

Saturday, May 1

Get an early start to Cinco de Mayo at Brown’s Island’s festival. There will be food, drinks and music from The Connells, Fighting Gravity, El Vez, Terrance Simien & the Zydeco Experience and Bio Ritmo. Some of the proceeds will go to Stop Child Abuse Now. Noon to 9 p.m. $8 in advance, $10 at the gate.
7th and Tredegar Streets 594-8499

Opera Theatre VCU presents Puccini’s “Gianni Schicchi” at the W.E Singleton Center for the Performing Arts Saturday and Sunday. $10 adults, $8 seniors and VCU employees, $5 for VCU students with I.D.
922 Park Ave. 828-6776

Sunday, May 2

Today’s the last day of Ladyfest at the Nanci Raygun. The celebration of women and their achievements features workshops, exhibits, screenings and musical performances. $20 for a weekend pass good from April 30 to May 2, or $5 a show. Workshops are free.
929 W. Grace St. 353-4263

Check out the arts and crafts for sale at Arts in the Park (Byrd Park, specifically). Free admission and shuttle transportation from the University of Richmond Stadium. Saturday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Boulevard and Idlewood Avenue 353-8198