What’s happening: Aug. 26 events calendar

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THURS., 8/27

“Cinema by the Creek”

Hardywood Park Craft Brewery is screening “The Princess Bride” during the first installment of its “Cinema by the Creek” series. This free, family-friendly event encourages attendees to bring lawn chairs or blankets and to practice social distancing. The rain date is Aug. 28. For more information, email or call the brewery at 804-418-3548.

8 – 10 p.m., Hardywood Park Craft Brewery, 820 Sanctuary Trail Dr.

TUES., 9/1

“Movie Mythbusting: Hidden Figures”

Members of The Virginia Museum of History & Culture’s education team host weekly, interactive Zoom presentations to analyze inaccuracies in popular historical films. This week’s selection is the 2016 film “Hidden Figures.” The film is meant to be watched in advance before the half-hour discussion begins. To register and get the zoom link for this free event, visit the museum’s website. 

7 – 7:30 p.m., virginiahistory.org/578 

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SAT., 8/29

“Chalk Art Party”

Richmond’s Parks and Recreation Department and 17th Street Market will host an art-filled event that encourages attendees to bring their talents and create chalk art. The event is free, and chalk is provided. To reserve a spot, visit the event’s page on Facebook. 

1 – 4 p.m., 17th Street Market, 100 N. 17th St.

SUN., 8/30

The Carytown Farmers Market

The weekly Carytown Farmers Market provides residents with shopping alternatives in support of local farmers and artisans. More than 30 vendors, live music and food trucks will be in attendance on Sunday and admission is free. For more information, call 804-402-9076. 

9 a.m. – 1 p.m., 3201 Maplewood Ave.

SUN., 8/30

“Jazz in the Park”

Brambly Park will host the DRC Trio to perform at their restaurant for the weekly “Jazz in the Park” series on Sundays. The band will play their music all around the restaurant. Admission is free, and to reserve a table at the restaurant, visit their website.

4 – 6 p.m., Brambly Park, 1708 Belleville St.

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WED., 8/26

Women’s Suffrage Centennial Commemoration

The Virginia Museum of History & Culture is celebrating the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment with “Votes for Women: 100 Years, 1920-2020 & Going Strong!” The event’s guest speakers include Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney, Gov. Ralph Northam and VMHC President and CEO Jamie Bosket. The free event will also highlight the accomplishments of Virginian women. Masks and social distancing are highly encouraged. For more information, visit the event’s Facebook page.

11 a.m. – noon, Virginia Museum of History & Culture, 428 N. Arthur Ashe Blvd.

SAT., 8/29

Independent Bookstore Day

Fountain Bookstore, Inc. will be virtually celebrating this year’s Independent Bookstore Day. The all-day event will resemble a convention with a story hour, expo booths, panels and book favorites sessions. The admission price includes access to the online event, activities and a $5 coupon for the bookstore’s website. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit the bookstore’s website.

9:30 a.m. – 7 p.m., fountainbookstore.com, $5 admission.