Weekend Calendar

THURSDAY 3/19

Robotics Competition: The 10th annual FIRST Robotic Competition. NASA/VCU Regional. 9 a.m. Free. Through March 21. Siegel Center. 1200 W. Broad St. 827-1000.

VMFA 3rd Thursdays: An evening of mambo with DJ Steve’s Latin Dance Party. Food, drinks and salsa. 6-9 p.m. $5-$10. The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. 200 N. Boulevard. 340-1405.

Rhythmasters: 8 p.m. Free. Tobacco Company. 1201 E. Cary St. 782-9555.

Chez Roué: 9 p.m. Free. Café Diem. 600 N. Sheppard St. 353-2500.

FRIDAY 3/20

Adriana Trigiani: Author discusses and signs her latest book “Very Valentine.” The Library of Virginia. Noon-1 p.m. 800 E. Broad St. 692-3592.

“Juried Design and Juried Kinetic Imaging”: Annual VCU Undergrad exhibition. 5 p.m. Free. Through March 29. Anderson Gallery. 907 1/2 W. Franklin St. 828-1522.

“Equality Virginia Art Show”: Featuring works by various artists. 6 p.m. Free. Through April 3. Gay Community Center Gallery. 1407 Sherwood Ave. 353-8890.

Gayton Kirk Auction and Dinner: Special fundraising event benefiting Gayton Kirk Presbyterian Church’s annual Montreal trip. Featuring gifts such as vacations, dinners and sports tickets. 6 p.m. $8. Gayton Kirk Presbyterian Church. 11421 Gayton Road. 741-5254.

Rosemary Reed Miller: Author of “Threads of Time, The Fabric of History: Profiles of African American Dressmakers and Designers, 1850 to the Present,” discusses her book. 6-8:30 p.m. Free. The Black History Museum. 00 Clay St. 780-9093.

Grade 5 Awards Ceremony and Exhibition: The Richmond chapter of the American Institute of Graphic Arts will recognize the best of Richmond design with an evening of hors d’oeuvres and awards. 7 p.m. $15-$50. The Virginia Historical Society. 428 N. Boulevard. 358-4901.

Black Maria Film and Video Festival: Presented by The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. Internationally recognized screening of independent works. 8 p.m. $5. Grace Street Theater. 934 W. Grace St. 340-1405.

“Strings”: Presented by The Z Mullins Dance Company. Evening-length concert. St. Catherine’s McVey Theatre. 8 p.m. $12-$15. 6001 Grove Ave. 513-3976.

Earthtone, the Scholars and DJ NASA: 10:30 p.m. $5. The Camel Café. 1621 W. Broad St. 353-4901.

SATURDAY 3/21

Church Hill Irish Festival: Enjoy a day of traditional Irish music, dancing, food, and family-friendly activities. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. $2 donations. Continues March 22.10 a.m.-6 p.m. Near St. Patrick’s Church on N. 25th Street. 356-1093.

Craig Spector: Author signs copies of his work “Underground.” 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Libbie Place Barnes and Noble. 5501 W. Broad St. 282-0781.

I Know Richmond Bus Tour: A moving overview of Richmond’s unique history for residents and tourists alike. Reservations required at least 24 hours in advance. 1-4 p.m. $20-$23. The Valentine Richmond History Center. 1015 E. Clay St. 649-0711. Ext. 301.

Hullihen Williams Moore: Presented by Artist in the Afternoon. Photographer discusses his work on view in the Pauley Center exhibition. 2 p.m. $8. The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. 200 N. Boulevard. 340-1405.

“Music Down in My Soul”: Richmond’s One Voice Chorus ensemble performs a selection of spiritually inspired classical compositions. 7 p.m. $10
donations. Cedar Street Baptist Church of God. 2301 Cedar St. 231-0324.

Railroad Earth and Jackass Flats: 8 p.m. $18-$21. The National. 708 E. Broad St. 612-1900. $10-$13.

Richmond Forum: Football Hall of Famers Terry Bradshaw and Howie Long share and discuss personal stories from their careers and comment on issues facing football in the 21st century. 8 p.m. $27-$55. The Landmark Theater. 6 N. Laurel St. 330-3993.

Chicago Cy: 9 p.m. Free. Siné Irish Pub. 1327 E. Cary St. 649-7767.

SUNDAY 3/22

The Doctors of Jazz: Noon-2 p.m. Free. Bleu Bistro. 8982 Quioccassin Road. 750-1120.

Art Works Demo Sunday: A day of free workshops with classes on metal work, acrylic paint techniques, glass bead making, monotypes, hot wax and oil painting. 12:30-5 p.m. Art Works Gallery. 320 Hull St. 291-1400.

Landing a Job in a Tough Economy: Presented by The University of Richmond’s Career Development Center. A special program to assist people who need to find a job in today’s ongoing recession. 6 p.m. Free. The Jepson Alumni Center. University of Richmond. 28 Westhampton Way. 289-8547.