What happening: March 4 events calendar

See Something

THURS., 3/5

Poetry and Jazz Tasting

The River City Poets will host a Poetry and Jazz Tasting, where local poets will showcase bits of their poetry in under five minutes. To reserve your spot to share poetry or for more information, contact the River City Poets at rivercitypoets@gmail.com.

7 – 9 p.m., C’est Le Vin (15 N. 17th St.) Free.

SAT., 3/7

‘Matilda’ Screening at the Byrd Theater

The Byrd Theater will show “Matilda” (1996) directed by Danny Devito. The film, starring Devito himself, follows Matilda, a neglected girl with telekinetic powers, on her journey at a new school. For ticket information, visit the theater’s website.

10 a.m., The Byrd Theater (2908 W. Cary St.) $4

Do Something

SAT., 3/7

Words Over Waffles Writing Workshop

The Writer’s Den is hosting a monthly workshop to help with all writing techniques and styles. The workshop will host many writers and spoken-word artists from the Richmond area. For more information, visit The Writer’s Den website.

Noon – 2 p.m., Brewer’s Waffles (1311 Hull St.) Free.

SUN., 3/8

Persistence: The Saga of Women’s Suffrage

Maymont is hosting an event to celebrate the 100-year anniversary of the 19th Amendment, which gave white women the right to vote. The celebration will include the “Mrs. Dooley” controversy, the struggles of black women during the time and the overall history of the women’s suffrage movement. To purchase a ticket, visit Maymont’s website.

2 – 3 p.m., Maymont (1700 Hampton St.) $12

Learn Something

FRI., 3/6

First Fridays ArtWalk at Elegba Folklore Society

The Elegba Folklore Society will host a First Friday walk for patrons to look at artwork in the space. The event will provide food and an array of music. For more information, visit the organization’s website.

5 – 9 p.m., Elegba Folklore Society (101 E. Broad St.) Free.

WED., 3/11

A Conversation About Feminism

The Virginia Library will hold a discussion after its screening of the Netflix documentary “Feminists: What Were They Thinking?” The post-film chat will encourage informed and detailed conversations about the realities of the topics highlighted in the screening, as well as the film itself. For more information, contact Emma Ito at emma.ito@lva.virginia.gov or 804.692.3726.

6 – 8 p.m., Library of Virginia (800 E. Broad St.) Free.