Weekend calendar
4/29-5/2
Thursday 4/29
Richmond Shakespeare: “Elizabeth Rex” When Elizabeth I sentences to death the rebellious Earl of Essex, a man once rumored to have been her lover, she finds herself spending the night before his execution with William Shakespeare and his acting company. 8 p.m. $15-$38. Carpenter Center Theater at Richmond CenterStage. 600 E. Grace St. 225-9000.
“Sex, Drugs, Rock & Roll” An Obie-award winning series of 11 monologues by the loquacious and satirical Bogosian (Talk Radio), this one-man show portrays a funny, yet bleak, landscape of the Western world. Through such recognizable characters as a cerebral panhandler; a socially conscioius rock star; an aging environmentalist, and a dropout from the 60’s, “Sex, Drugs, Rock & Roll” pokes fun at the excesses and absurdities of a generation weaned on rock and roll. 8 p.m. $10-$22. The Firehouse Theatre. 1609 W. Broad St. 335-2001.
Flogging Molly with Big D & The Kids Table: 8 p.m. $25. The National. 704 E. Broad St. 622-9877.
Walking Tour: Highlights of Hollywood Cemetery: Learn about the cemetery’s history, artwork, symbolism and famous residents, including two U.S. Presidents, writer Ellen Glasgow, Confederate President Jefferson Davis and Generals George Pickett and J.E.B. Stuart. Meet at the rear of the stone structure on the left at the cemetery entrance, Cherry and Albemarle streets. 10-11:30 a.m. $10 general admission. $5 for History Center Members. Valentine Richmond History Center. 1015 E. Cary. 649-0711.
Friday 4/30
Gershwin’s “Porgy and Bess” All that spectacular dance and jazz move the lives and lore of Catfish Row where games and murder fill a tumultuous love triangle. Whose dice will come up snake eyes? 2:30 p.m. Carpenter Theatre at Richmond CenterStage. 600 E. Grace St. 225-9000.
Gallery5 5-Year Anniversary: Exclusive Members Appreciation Night: Featuring live entertainment from two local bands, DJs, catered food, film projections, and more! 7 p.m. Free w/ Gallery5 Membership Card. Gallery5. 200 W. Marshall St. 644-0005. Quiltathon for Massey: Join Quilting Adventures in Willow Lawn for a 30 hour quilting marathon to benefit Massey Cancer Center. Quilters will be teaming up for three-hour shifts in this “quilt as you go” event, competing for prizes as top quilters and top fundraisers. You can donate on behalf of your favorite quilter, or start your own fundraising effort and vie for the top fundraiser prize.10 a.m. Free. Quilting Adventures. 1601 Willow Lawn Dr. 262-0005.
Richmond Ballet: “Studio 2” Richmond Ballet continues to break boundaries, from commissioning new works by choreographers from around the world to providing inspirational outreach programs to the community all while maintaining the highest artistic and organizational integrity. 6:30 p.m. $30. Studio Theatre. 407 E. Canal St. 344-0906.
Saturday 5/1
Metropolitan Richmond Artists Association Exhibit: Works in a variety of medium and fine art photographs by members of the Metropolitan Richmond Artists Association will be on display from Saturday, May 1 until Saturday, May 22. 10 a.m. Free. James Center Atrium. 1051 E. Cary St.
Arts in the Park: Arts in the Park is a nationally-rated, juried art show which offers the opportunity for you to see and purchase fine and original work produced by top-quality artists and crafts people from Virginia and throughout the United States. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Free. Byrd Park. Boulevard and Idlewood Ave.
Crown Royal 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race: NASCAR doubleheader at Richmond International Raceway, featuring the Crown Royal Presents The Your Name Here 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series and FUNAI 250 NASCAR Nationwide Series races.10 a.m. $145. Richmond Raceway Complex. 600 E. Laburnum Ave. 228-7500.
DJ Eljaiek & DJ Nasa: 9:30 p.m. The Camel. 1621 W. Broad St. 353-4901.
Grand Opening for James W. and Frances G. McGlothin Wing at the VMFA: Saturday Grand Opening Events: Exhibitions on View 10 a.m.-Midnight “American Art from the McGlothlin Collection,” 10 a.m.-Midnight “German Expressionist Art: Selections from the Fischer Collection,” 10 a.m.-Midnight “Matisse, Picasso and Modern Art in Paris.” 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. 200 N. Boulevard. 340-1400.
Sunday 5/2
The Diamond Center/Collin Herring/Warren Jackson Hearne: 7 p.m. $5. The Camel. 1621 W. Broad St. 353-4901.
Greater Richmond Children’s Choir Spring Concert: The critically acclaimed Greater Richmond Children’s Choir, Hope Armstrong Erb Artistic Director, will present its Spring Concert, featuring all choir levels. 4 p.m. Free. First Baptist Church of Richmond. 2709 Monument Ave. 201-1894.
The Thirds: From Ipanema: The “LIVE at Ipanema” series provides an intimate environment for regional music. Bands prepare a unique and stripped-down set tailored to the venue. 10-11 p.m. Free. Ipanema Café. 917 W. Grace St. 213-0190.
Karaoke at RoxC’s: Karaoke at the RoxC’s every Wednesday and Sunday with Innovative Sounz. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. RoxC’s Steakhouse and Cabaret. 2124 Willis Rd. 726-1640.
