Weekend Calendar

Thursday 3/05

Poetry Out Loud: 45 state high schools will participate in a contest of memorization and performance at the National Recitation Contest taking place throughout the day. 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Free. The Library of Virginia. 800 E. Broad St. 692-3500.

Tony Furtado: 6:30 p.m. $15-$20. In Your Ear Studios. 1813 E. Broad St. 344-5623.
Tele-Phonic: 7-9 p.m. Free. Emilio’s Tapas Bar. 1847 W. Broad St. 359-1224.

Friday 3/06

Richmond Writers Series: Harry Kollatz Jr., author of “Richmond in Ragtime: Socialists, Suffragists, Sex and Murder,” will discuss his work. 7 p.m. Free. The Richmond Public Library. 101 E. Franklin St. 646-6500.
“The Cost of Living: Reflections of an Economic Crisis” Featuring the works of Conrad Carlson, Barry Bruner, Neal Iwan, Nathan Kanne and Travis Moonschein. 7 p.m. Free. Through March 27. Gallery5. 200 W. Marshall St. 644-0005.

Mike Epps and Friends Comedy Explosion: A night of stand-up comedy with Mike Epps, Kenny Howell and Dominique. 8 p.m. $40. The Landmark Theater. 5 N. Laurel St. 646-4214.

Mistress Juliya: 8 p.m.-midnight. $8-$10. Alley Katz.10 Walnut Alley. 643-2816.

Saturday 3/07

“William Steig: The Man Who Never Grew Up” A traveling exhibit spotlighting the children’s book author and illustrator, featuring art and interactive kids activities. 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. $8. Through March 29. The Children’s Museum of Richmond. 2626 W. Broad St. 474-7000.

Lunafest: Richmond’s fundraising film festival promoting awareness about women’s issues and highlighting women filmmakers holds its third annual gathering at the Tuckahoe Women’s Club. 6-10 p.m. Free. 4215 Dover Road. 888-232-2450.

All You Need is Love Memorial Concert: The English Channel performs a night of dance tunes to honor the memory of Barbara Daniel. 7-10 p.m. $5-$10. The Douglas S. Freeman High School Gym. 8701 Three Chopt Road. 673-3700.

Actor’s Forum: The Weinstein JCC presents a forum discussion with actors Marlee Matlin and Henry Winkler. 7:30 p.m. $45. The Oates Theater. The Collegiate School. 103 N. Mooreland Road. 285-6500.

Sunday 3/08

“What’s Blooming in Your House?” The Richmond Orchid Alliance hosts speaker Ken Peterson focusing on the how-to and hands-on aspects of growing orchids. 2 p.m. Free. The Science Museum of Virginia. 2500 W. Broad St. 794-2417.

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