What’s happening: Mar. 27 events calendar
See something
Wed., Mar. 27
The VCU Percussion Studio will host a concert of composer Steven Snowden’s work, including percussion music, a new string quartet and interactive pieces.
7-8 p.m., W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts (922 Park Ave.) Free.
Created Equal Film Series: Hidden Figures
Thurs., Mar. 28
There will be a free screening of “Hidden Figures,” an award-winning film about three African-American women who worked for NASA in 1961. The museum’s screening series is done in partnership with the Richmond Peace Education Center.
6:30-8:30 p.m., Virginia Museum of History & Culture (428 N. Boulevard) Free.
RVA’s 5th annual Cherry Blossom Festival
Sun., Mar. 31
The Japanese Student Association will host a festival under the blooming cherry blossom trees on VCU’s campus. There will be traditional and modern Japanese festivities, performances, music, Japanese food, games and crafts.
1-5 p.m., University Student Commons (907 Floyd Ave.)
Do something
VCU Out of the Darkness Campus Walk
Wed., Mar. 27
The Wellness Resource Center will host a campus walk to raise awareness about mental health and suicide. To create or join a walking team visit . Check-in begins at 9:30 a.m.
10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Compass Plaza (900 Park Ave.) Free.
Fri., Mar. 29
Chrysalis Institute will lead a pop-up meditation session, including meditation and contemplation of Dale Chihuly’s “Red Reeds.”
11:30 a.m.-noon, Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (200 N. Boulevard) Free.
Sat., Mar. 30
There will be a bar crawl across downtown Richmond in support of local businesses and the street art surrounding them. Participants will get a complimentary souvenir cup. For more information, visit culturalcrawl.com.
2-10 p.m., citywide, prices vary.
Learn something
Objects and Methods Lecture: Sara Kaaman
Thurs., Mar. 28
Graphic designer Sara Kaaman will speak at VCU. The talk will be followed by a workshop on the third floor of Pollak Building (325 N. Harrison St.) from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on March 29. For more information, visit arts.vcu.edu/graphicdesign.
4:30 p.m., Grace Street Theater (934 W. Grace St.)
A Tale of Two Cities: Richmond or RVA?
Tues., Apr. 2
Valentine Director Bill Martin and Coffee With Strangers RVA’s Kelli Lemon will discuss the history and implications of the city’s two names, followed by presentations from Richmond Times-Dispatch columnist Michael Paul Williams and VCU professor Kelly O’Keefe.
6-8 p.m., The Valentine (1015 E. Clay St.)
