Weekend Calendar
Weekend Calendar
Friday, Feb. 25
Roald Dahl’s “The BFG.” 7 p.m. Showings also on Saturday and Sunday. Tickets $14-$18. Theatre IV, 114 W. Broad St. 282-2620.
Fourth Annual Virginia Wine Expo. The mid-Atlantic’s premier wine and food event, featuring Virginia wineries from every region of the state. Seminars and tasting continue all weekend. Visit virginiawineexpo.com for complete weekend schedule of events. 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. Drinking tickets (for 21+) are $75 each; non-drinking tickets are $45. Greater Richmond Convention Center. 403 N. Third St. 783-7300.
LUX Photography Exposition by Riccardo Tenti. 7 p.m. Last night of the exhibition that has been displayed since Feb. 4. Visual Art Studio. 208 W. Broad St. 644-1368.
Virginia Opera presents “The Valkyrie.” 8 p.m. Performed in German with English subtitles. Tickets $29-$99. Carpenter Theatre at Richmond CenterStage. 600 E. Grace St. 225-9000.
Tacit: Current Work by VCU Department of Craft/Material Studies Graduates. 9 a.m.. Featuring the work of graduates Megan Biddle, Jackie Brown, Andrea Donnelly, Younseal Eum, Cari Freno, Katie Hudnall, Jason Hackett, Aaron McIntosh, Sarah Mizer, Debbie Quick, Meg Roberts, Caitie Sellers, Sayaka Suzuki, Adam Whitney and Erin Williams. Visual Arts Center of Richmond. 1812 W. Main St. 353-0094.
GWAR with Cannibus Corpse, Mensrea. 8 p.m. Tickets $18.50 in advance, $21 at door. The National. 708 E. Broad St. 612-1900.
Richmond FilmRoast presents Masters of the Universe. Midnight. $5. Improv comedy to benefit The Byrd Theatre Foundation. The Byrd Theatre. 2908 W. Cary St. 353-9911.
Saturday, Feb. 26
Bio Ritmo Latin Karneval. 10 p.m. $10. Karneval kickoff event with dancing and Latin food specials. Capital Ale House. 623 E. Main St. 780-2537.
Awesome 80’s featuring WHO’s BAD Michael Jackson tribute band. 7 p.m. $10 in advance; $12 at door. Hat Factory. 140 Virginia St. 788-4281.
Broken Hearts & Body Parts Roller Derby Double Header. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Tickets $12; $10 for students. River City Rollergirls’ Uncivil Warriors vs. Columbia Quad Squad B Team; River City Rollergirls’ Poe’s Punisher’s vs. Columbia Quad Squad A Team. Greater Richmond Convention Center. 403 N. Third St. 783-7300.
Dynamic Duet with R.A.M.ifications and SOUNDWORKS. 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Tickets $7; $5 for students. St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church. 236 S. Laurel St. 648-7980.
2011 Virginia Indie Film Festival. 1 p.m. – 6 p.m. $7 per segment; 2-day pass $14; $2 for students for any segment. Byrd Theatre. 2908 W. Cary St. 353-9911.
Sunday, Feb. 27
“Still Life with Sierra” Book Signing with Peggy Sijswerda. 3 p.m. Chop Suey Books. 2913 W. Cary St. 422-8066.
Futurebirds, Marionette, Velvet Marias, and Lights East. 8 p.m. $8 in advance; $10 at door. The Camel. 1621 W. Broad St. 353-4901.
Radio Velvet, Classic Monkey Shine, Eros. 5:30 p.m. $8 in advance; $10 at door. The Canal Club. 1545 E. Cary St. 643-2582.
*All numbers beginning with 804 unless otherwise noted.
