What’s Happening: Events Calendar
See something
Sunday, Sept. 23, 1:30 p.m., The Byrd (2908 W. Cary St.)
L’Avventura presented by VCUarts Cinematheque
As part of VCUarts Cinema Michelangelo Antonioni’s showcase, Cinematheque will present the 1960 Italian classic “L’Avventura.” The film will be projected on 35mm. Free admission.
Do something
Thursday, Sept. 20, 5-10 p.m., Hardywood Park Craft Brewery (2408 – 2410 Ownby Lane)
Richmond Food Truck Court
Join Hardywood every Thursday for family-friendly fun and food trucks. Several vendors from the Richmond area will set up their trucks and serve food until 10 p.m. The brewery is also open until 10 p.m. with last call beginning at 9:30 p.m. All ages are welcome, entry is free and there will be live music every other week.
Friday, Sept. 21-22, 4-11 p.m., Capital Ale House (623 E. Main St.)
Oktoberfest
Capital Ale House’s annual Oktoberfest is back for two nights. Enjoy traditional German food, like Bavarian pretzels and bratwurst, imported German-style beer and polka music. Free admission.
Learn something
Wednesday, Sept. 19, 7-8 p.m., Academic Learning Commons (1000 Floyd Ave.) room 1107
The Opioid Epidemic in Virginia: Individual, Family and Community Consequences
The annual Health Sciences Lecture Series discusses subjects related to the U.S. healthcare system and how it impacts the population. To kick off the series, speakers such as Jodi Manz, Omar Abubaker and Thomas N. Bannard will highlight the opioid epidemic in Virginia. The event is presented by VCU’s Department of Kinesiology. Free admission.
Tuesday, Sept. 25, 6-7:30 p.m., WE Singleton Center for the Arts, (922 Park Ave.)
Bob Woodward: Truth, Freedom of Expression, Democracy, and the Age of the American Presidency
As part of the Humanities Research Center at VCU’s Fall 2018 Speaker Series, renowned journalist and author Bob Woodward will speak about his new book, “Fear: Trump in the White House” and the current state of the media. Free admission. No registration is required, but plan to arrive early to get a seat.
Sunday, Sept. 23, 5-8 p.m., The HofGarden (2818 W. Broad St.)
Pretzel Making Workshop
Join The HofGarden and learn how to properly roll, season and cook a homemade pretzel. Admission is $10 and open to the public.
