Weekend calendar

Thursday 10/30

“Witness to a Century”: Presented by The Virginia Historical Society and the Community Idea Stations. Self-produced television documentary. Noon. $3-$5. Virginia Historical Society. 428 N. Boulevard. 358-4901.

Halloween Party: Karaoke, food and fun. Two costume contests, limbo contest and a judging of pumpkin carvings. 5-9 p.m. $8.35 for VCU students. Market 810. Shafer Court Dining Center. 810 Cathedral Place. 828-4629.

VCU Music Guest Artist Recital: Lise Keiter-Brotzman, piano. 5 p.m. Free. W.E. Singleton Center For the Performing Arts. 922 Park Ave. 828-1166.

Beating the Block: Featuring writer Andrew Corsello, author Jon Kukla, writer Tiffany Trent and radio host Brooks Smith. 6:30-8:30 p.m. $5-$12. The Science Museum of Virginia. 2500 W. Broad St. 230-4575.

The Obama Girls of Comedy: Comedians Carolyn Castiglia, Claudia Cogan, Calise Hawkins and Giulia Rozzi attempt to bring awareness to women voters with a comedy show. 8 p.m. $10-12. The Canal Club. 1545 E. Cary St. 643-2582.

Friday 10/31

Halloween Festival: Presented by the Activities Planning Board. Halloween-inspired novelties, food, entertainment and giveaways. Noon-3 p.m. Free. Commonwealth Ballroom and the Virginia Rooms. University Student Commons. 907 Floyd Ave. 828-4554.

Halloween Hoopla: Presented by Genworth Foundation. Trick or treating through kid-size neighborhoods, spooky decorations, pumpkin painting and holiday-themed activities. 4-8 p.m. Free for kids. $4 for adults. The Children’s Museum of Richmond. 2626 W. Broad St. 474-7000.

“Cora Harvey Armstrong and Full Deliverance”: Presented by the Swift Creek Mill Theatre. Gospel celebration. 7 p.m. $25. Encore performance on Nov. 1. 17401 Jefferson Davis Hwy. 748-5203.

Monsters Ball Costume Party: Multimedia art exhibits, costume contests, music, dancing and prizes. 7:30 p.m.-midnight. $5. The Henry Street Gallery. 422 W. Broad St. 643-2222.

Dance of the Living Dead: Halloween dance party. 9 p.m.-midnight. Free. Legend Brewing Co. 321 W. Seventh St. 232-8871.

Monster Ball Crawl: Hosted by the Lucky Buddha and Cha
Cha’s Cantina. Night of drinks and costumed debauchery. 9 p.m. Free. The Lucky Buddha. 1421 E. Cary St. 648-5100.

Saturday 11/1

Piano Fest: Gathering of piano students and teachers from across Virginia to explore the piano and learn from each other. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. Sonia Vlahcevic Concert Hall. W.E Singleton Center for the Performing Arts. 922 Park Ave. 828-1169.

The African-American Authors Festival: Book fair. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. The Black History Museum. 00 Clay St. 319-9763.
Richmond Forum Series: Guest-speaker Tony Blair. 8 p.m. $27-$55. The Landmark Theater. 6 N. Laurel St. 300-3993.

Sunday 11/2

Civil War Cinema: Screening of “Gone With the Wind,” followed by a champagne reception and discussion with VCU professor Brian Willis. 1 p.m. $25. 2908 W. Cary St. 353-9911.

Ronald McDonald House of Richmond Charity Event: Hosted by Liquid Air. The Camel. 3-9 p.m. Free. 1621 W. Broad St. 353-4901.

“One in the Spirit”: The Greater Richmond Children’s Choir performs with storyteller and singer Sharon Sun Eagle of the Mattaponi Indian Tribe. 4 p.m. Free. St. John’s Episcopal Church. 2401 E. Broad St. 649-7938.

Statesmen of Jazz: Educational workshop and performance by renowned jazz musicians. 4:30-5:30 p.m. $5-10. W.E. Singleton Center For the Performing Arts. 922 Park Ave. 828-6776.

The Feast of All Saints: Performance by The St. James parish choir led by music director Mark Whitmire. 5 p.m. Free. 1205 W. Franklin St. 355-1779. Ext. 23.

“The Colors of Time”: Watercolor and oils by Solange Brown and Anne Via. “Whimsical Primates,” featuring works by Arlene DeConti. 5-9 p.m. Free. Through Nov. 29. Uptown Gallery. 1305 W. Main St. 353-8343.