Weekend calendar
weekend calendar
April 22-25
Thursday 4/22
The National: Arlt. 8 p.m. $20-$23. The National. 708 E. Broad St. 612-1900.
Chamber Brass Ensembles: 7-8:30 p.m. Free. James W. Black Music Center, Recital Hall. 1015 Grove Ave. 828-6183.
MCV Campus Year of the Environment Earth Day Event: There will be music, speakers, and prizes outside the Egyptian Building. Booths will be located in the Kontos Plaza with vendors and educational topics, including healthy eating, composting, transportation, energy conservation, recycling, and smoking cessation. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. Egyptian Building, Kontos Plaza. 1223 E. Marshall St. 828-3986.
A Million Blooms at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden: A Million Blooms is the opening for the spectacular Glorious Glass in the Garden exhibit with glass sculptures by artist Hans Godo Frabel. Celebrate spring with A Million Blooms-offering a million ways to have fun in the Garden and featuring a spectacular succession of blooms including daffodils, cherry blossoms, tulips, iris, roses and peonies. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. $6-$10. Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden. 262-9887.
Friday 4/23
Gallery5’s 5-Year Anniversary Boylesque: An all-male variety show. A selection of community members, artists and local celebrities will bare it all in this comically inspired variety show. 8 p.m. $7. Gallery5. 200 W. Marsha St. 644-0005.
43rd Street Gallery 25th Anniversary Show: Show Opening “For the Birds” featuring works by artisans with a Bird theme. Carvings, glasswork, clay, birdhouses, jewelry. Wine and Cheese reception. Show runs through May 31st. 5-8 p.m. Free. 43rd St. 233-1758.
Kevin Hart: Kevin Hart can be seen in such comedies as “Superhero Movie,” “Drillbit Taylor,” “Fool’s Gold,” “Epic Movie,” “Scary Movie” (3 & 4), “The 40-Year-Old Virgin,” “Soul Plane,” “Along Came Polly”, and “Paper Soldiers.” 8 p.m. $37.50. Carpenter Theatre at Richmond CenterStage. 600 E. Grace St. 225-9000.
Doctors w/o Borders presents: The Spring 2010 Disaster Relief: Present Futures, Shane McAfee, Transpose, Vinny Gallo. 1621 W. Broad St. 353-4901.
Martini Night with “Sex, Drugs, Rock & Roll” 12 monologues come with this one-man show that portrays a funny, yet bleak landscape of the Western world, by Eric Bogosian. 8 p.m. $10-$22. The Firehouse Theatre. 1609 W. Broad St. 355-2001.
Saturday 4/24
19th Annual James River Wine Festival: 19th Annual James River Wine Festival to benefit Diversity Thrift. This weekend-long event features wine sampling, arts and crafts, great food, live music, and more. 12-7 p.m. $15 in advance $20 at gate. Innsbrook Pavilion. West Broad Street and Cox Road. 323-0437.
Intergalactic Bead and Jewelry Show: If you’re looking for a fantastic variety of beads in one easy shopping location then come to the Intergalactic show. Exhibitors come from across the U.S. to offer you a wider and unique selection of beads than you’ll find in your local area. 10 a.m. $5. Richmond Raceway Complex. 600 E. Laburnum Ave. 228-7500.
Kings Dominion Cheer & Dance Championship: All levels of cheerleading squads and dance teams are encouraged to participate. Please see website for specifics and registration information. 10:30 a.m.–10 p.m. Kings Dominion. 16000 Theme Park Way. 876-5000.
An Evening with Elvis Costello: 8 p.m. $38.50-$42.50. The National. 708 E. Broad St. 612-1900.
Sunday 4/25
Zumba for a cause: All money raised goes to build an AIDS Hospice Shelter in Cambodia and everybody is encouraged to bring a can of food to donate to the Virginia Food Bank. Come ready to have fun, and join the party. 3-8 p.m. $10. Gordon Elementary. 1701 Gordon School Rd. 794-1285.
Earth Day Richmond and Fish Festival: This event encourages Richmonders to make every day Earth Day. Enjoy food, art, dance, environmental exhibits, earth-friendly goods, plenty of kid’s activities and live music. The health of the Earth is within everyone’s mission! Free parking at Plant Zero and Art Works (Fourth and Hull Streets. 10 a.m-5 p.m. Free. James River and Flood Wall. Southside of the Mayo Bridge (14th St.) 291-1400.
Blue Sky Fund’s Carnival: Join us for the Blue Sky Fund’s Carnival at The Steward School to raise awareness about drug and alcohol abuse prevention and promote unity in the community. The carnival will feature games, food, and much more. All ages are welcome. Admission to the carnival is free with the donation of a canned food item to the Central Virginia FoodBank. 1-3 p.m. Free with a canned food donation. Steward School. 11600 Gayton Rd. 938-9961.
