Weekend Calendar

Thursday 10/23

Joe Trippi: CBS political consultant and author of “Revolution Will Not Be Televised,” will discuss the upcoming political election. 4 p.m. Free. University of Richmond. Jepson School of Leadership Studies. Room 118. 28 Westhampton Way. 410-745-0404.

“The Heart of Alaska”: Film screening from Scott David Martin and Princess Cruises. 6:30 p.m. Free. Hilton Garden. Richmond Innsbrook Pavillion. 4050 Cox Road. 556-2974.

The Hans S. Falck Lectureship Series on Social Responsibility: Issues of integration and segregation in Virginia schools in the 1950s and ’60s. Panel of people with firsthand experience on the closing of Prince Edward County Public Schools. 7 p.m. Free. St. Andrew’s School auditorium. 236 S. Laurel St. 726-7371.

“There It Is” and “The Love of Zero”: Presented by Silent Film Songs, Silent Music Revival and Yellow House. Live musical score to silent films. 9 p.m. Free. Firehouse Theatre. 1609 W. Broad St. 355-2001.

Emilio’s Tapas Bar: Richmond Afrobeat Movement. 10 p.m. $5. 1847 W. Broad St. 359-1224.

Friday 10/24

Arthouse Film Festival: Screening ten of the region’s best films. 7 p.m. Free. Firehouse Theatre. 1609 W. Broad St. 355-2001.

Art Works: “Chiriboga’s Inventions,” Sculptures and paintings by Frederick Chiriboga. “Fiesta de las Artest,” featuring works by Carolina Rinck and Evelia Gonzales-Porto. “Secrets Forgotten,” featuring paintings by Chris Semtner. 7-10 p.m. Free. Through Nov. 23. 320 Hull St. 291-1400.

Organ Concert: Dr. Elizabeth Melcher Davis. 7:30 p.m. Free. Grace and Holy Trinity Episcopal Church. 8 N. Laurel St. 359-5628, ext. 18.

Antares Danza Contemporánea: New contemporary-dance work by artist/director Miguel Mancillas. 8 p.m. $20 general public. $10 VCU students. Through Oct. 25. Grace Street Theater. 934 W. Grace St. 828-2020.

“Il Trovatore”: Presented by The Virginia Opera. 8 p.m. Oct. 26 at 2:30 p.m. $22-$90. Landmark Theater. 6 N. Laurel St. 866-673-7282.

WRIR 97.3’s Fall Fund Drive: The New York Deli in Carytown will host a masquerade party. Music by the Pretend Pretenders. 9 p.m. $5-$10. 2920 W. Cary St. 358-3354.

Saturday 10/25

Spooky Party: A Halloween-inspired celebration with a costume parade led by Seymour the Dinosaur. 10 a.m. Free. 2626 W. Broad St. 474-7000.

Monroe Park Festival: VCU celebrates its 40th anniversary. Live local bands, food vendors and recreation area. 12 p.m. Free. Monroe Park. 711 W. Main St. 828-1349.

“Channel It”: Presented by VCU’s affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness. Performance and visual art show to help suicide prevention. 7 p.m. $8-$10. Gallery 5. 200 W. Marshall St. 644-0005.

Sunday 10/26

Cut-A-Thon Mango Salon: Hair cuts and manicures to benefit breast cancer research. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. VCU Massey Cancer Center. 123 Libbie Ave. 827-0642.

Mingus Awareness Project 2008: M.A.P. Trio, Fight the Big Bull, and M.A.P. Big Band. 4-7 p.m. $12. Gallery 5. 200 W. Marshall. 644-0005.

Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds: 7 p.m. Free. Siegel Center. 1200 W. Broad St. 828-7267.

Matthew Smith and Indelible: Live faith-fueled music. 7 p.m. Free. The Third Presbyterian Church. 600 Forest Ave. 282-4645.