What’s happening: Feb. 5 events calendar
See Something
THURS., 2/6
‘Queen & Slim’ Screening at the Byrd
The Byrd Theatre will host a screening of drama-thriller “Queen & Slim,” directed by Melina Matsoukas. For tickets, visit byrdtheatre.org.
9:30 p.m., The Byrd Theatre & Foundation (2908 W. Cary St.) $4
FRI., 2/7 – FRI., 2/14
Richmond Environmental Film Festival
The 10th annual Richmond Environmental Film Festival will highlight films that raise awareness of environmental and climate issues. For ticket information, locations and the list of movies that will be screened, visit rvaeff.org.
Times and locations vary. Free admission.
Do Something
FRI., 2/7
Jazz 4 Justice Benefit Concert
VCU’s Department of Music will present the sixth annual “Jazz 4 Justice” concert, guest conducted by Colette McEachin. The Jazz Orchestra I & II groups will be performing, along with The Commonwealth Singers and vocalist Shy Hinnant. The proceeds will go toward VCU Jazz scholarships. For more information, contact Antonio Garcia at ajgarcia@vcu.edu or visit the event’s page on grbf.org.
8 p.m., Singleton Center, (922 Park Ave.) $25 for students at the door, $20 in advance.
SUN., 2/9
VCU Women’s Basketball vs. George Washington
Women’s basketball will host the George Washington University Colonials at the Siegel Center. For more information about the event, visit the VCU Athletics website.
1 p.m., Siegel Center, (1200 W. Broad St.) Free for students.
TUES., 2/11
Cartoonist Keith Knight Takes on Racial Illiteracy
Keith Knight will present a cartoon slideshow titled “Red, White, Black and Blue,” which discusses racial illiteracy in America, at an event hosted by VCU Libraries. The event is the library’s 19th Annual Black History Month Lecture event. A public reception will follow the presentation. For more information, contact Sue Robinson at srobinson26@vcu.edu or visit the VCU Libraries website.
7 – 9 p.m., James Branch Cabell Library, Room 303, (901 Park Ave.)
Learn Something
SAT., 2/1 – SAT., 2/29
Black History Month Highlight Tours
The Virginia Museum of History and Culture will host tours of the museum’s current exhibit, “Determined: The 400-Year Struggle for Black Equality.” The tours will take place every Saturday from 1-1:30 p.m. and 2-2:30 p.m. throughout the month of February for Black History Month. For more information, visit the VMHC’s website.
Dates and times vary. Virginia Museum of History and Culture (428 N. Arthur Ashe Boulevard) $10.
SAT., 2/8
ChinaFest: Year of the Metal Rat
The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts will host museum-wide events to celebrate the Lunar New Year. The event will include aspects of Chinese art and culture with dance performances, arts and crafts, films and a Lion dance by Yu Dance Arts. For more information, visit the VMFA’s website.
10 a.m. – 4 p.m., VMFA (200 N. Arthur Ashe Blvd.) Free.
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