Weekend Calendar
Thursday 10/2
A Raisin in the Sun”: Directed by Jennifer Nelson and written by Lorraine Hansberry. TheatreVCU presents its adaptation of this long-lasting Broadway play. Runs through Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Oct. 5 at 3 p.m. Raymond Hodges Theatre W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts.
Thursday 10/2
A Raisin in the Sun”: Directed by Jennifer Nelson and written by Lorraine Hansberry. TheatreVCU presents its adaptation of this long-lasting Broadway play. Runs through Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Oct. 5 at 3 p.m. Raymond Hodges Theatre W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts. 922 Park Ave. $8-$20. 828-6026.
Friday 10/3
Second Street Festival: Come experience a night filled with live music, delicious food, dance and children’s activities. 6-9 p.m., noon-10 p.m. on Oct. 4, and 1-5 p.m. on Oct. 5. Free. 788-6459.
“Carnival of 5 Fires”: Partake in eccentric entertainment featuring tarot readers, fire performers, burlesque and cabaret dancers. 7 p.m. to midnight. Continues Oct. 4-5. $5-$10. Gallery 5. 200 W. Marshall St. 644-0005.
ADA Gallery: Chris Verene photography and Joan Gaustad paintings. 7-10 p.m. Free. 228 West Broad St. 644-0100.
“Spotlight on Dance”: Creative contemporary dance by The Specialty Center for the Arts at Thomas Dale High School. 7 p.m. $5. 3626 W. Hundred Road. 768-6245.
Saturday 10/4
Children’s Museum of Richmond: Fun kid activities including moon bounce, balloon give-away and face painting. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. 2626 W. Broad St. 474-7000.
Arts on the Grove: Food, music, petting zoo, moon bounce and a juried art show. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. Seventh Street Christian Church. 4101 Grove Ave. 272-3516.
Rose Fest: Spend a flowery afternoon at the Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden and celebrate their new rose garden. Music, art, and rose-related activities. Noon-3 p.m. Free. 1900 Lakeside Ave. 262-9887.
Eppington Heritage Day Concert: Chesterfield Community band will perform notorious movie themes. 1 p.m. Free. Eppington estate. 14201 Eppes Falls Road. 213-9118.
Sunday 10/5
Celebration of Hope Fundraising Walk: Fourth annual exercise benefit held by the Brain Tumor Resource and Information Network (B.R.A.I.N). 11 a.m. Free. Innsbrook picnic area. 4901 Lakebrook Drive. Free. 749-3649.
Carytown Food and Wine Festival: Quench your thirst by sampling wines from local restaurants. noon-6 p.m., $15-$20. Designated drivers $10. 422-CARY.
“Music and Torture”: Discussion hosted by Suzanne G. Cusick.
3 p.m. Camp Concert Hall, University of Richmond. 50 Crenshaw Way. 289-8980.
Stretchin’ at Barksdale: Barksdale theatre brings back this long-time favorite music series. 6-8 p.m. $5. 1601 Willow Lawn Drive. 282-2620.