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Events

Wednesday, May 10

Visitors in the exhibition “Athena LaTocha: The Past Never Sleeps.” Photo by Sandra Sellars, © 2023 Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. “Bulbancha (Green Silence)”, 2019, Athena LaTocha (American, born 1969), ink, Mississippi River mud, and Spanish moss on paper, 132 x 204 in.

In this installation of monumental works on paper, Athena LaTocha invites viewers to meditate on the landscape as a geographic space, a repository of...

RVA The Fan , Free
DETERMINED - The 400-year Struggle for Black Equality
Richmond Public Library

You are invited to come into the library and experience the traveling exhibition DETERMINED from the Virginia Museum of History and Culture. This exhibition...

RVA West End , Free
MURRMUR: MISREAD UNREAD READ RE-READ MISREAD UNREAD RE-READ

Feb 24, 2023 – Jul 16, 2023 Misread Unread Read Re-read Misread Unread Re-read (MURRMUR) is a ten-month exhibition series expanding how we think about...

Free
VMFA Distance Learning for Grades 3–12 and College Classrooms

Bring VMFA into your classroom with the Evans Distance Learning Program. Video-conference with a museum educator for a facilitated experience in the...

Free
Virtual Event
Introductions - a group show by the Boxcar Art Group
6am

An inaugural group show organized by Boxcar Art Group. The opening reception is on Friday (April 28) from 6 to 8 pm Artists Include: Andromeda Calkins,...

RVA Southside
Library of Virginia Exhibition | 200 Years, 200 Stories
Library of Virginia
9am

The Library of Virginia, one of the oldest state libraries and archives in the nation, will mark its bicentennial in 2023 with a free exhibition — 200 Years,...

RVA Downtown , Free
Sandy Nye Moran Watercolor
9:30am

Watercolor Wednesdays with Sandy Watercolor Wednesdays with Sandy Want to try watercolor? Join this no-stress workshop. Contact Sandy to reserve a place...

$
English Language Acquisition ELA class (pre-registration is required)
Richmond Public Library
10am

English Language Acquisition (ELA) Richmond Public Schools Adult Services program offers ELA classes (also known as ESL) for two semesters each year. ...

RVA Southside , Free
Book Babies Storytime
Richmond Public Library
10:30am

Join us at the West End Branch for a storytime full of songs, stories, movement, and play - perfect for babies and younger toddlers up to 17 months with a...

RVA West End , Free
Family Storytime
Richmond Public Library
10:30am

Join us at the Broad Rock Library for Storytime, perfect for children aged 0 - 5!

RVA Southside , Free
Toddler Time
Richmond Public Library
10:30am

Join us for fun and interactive stories, music and play for ages 18-36 months with their caregiver.

RVA West End , Free
Island of Dreams by:  Elizabeth Caffery
Art Works Gallery
11am

Visit these new exhibits and 80 working artist studios Tuesday – Sunday, 11 am – 5pm. The student exhibit continues through May 13th, the other exhibits...

RVA Downtown, RVA Southside , Free
CROCHET CLASSES @ Ginter Park Library!
Richmond Public Library
11am

Veteran instructor, Marquetta Fisher will be hosting free crochet classes at Ginter Park Branch Library. Classes are in 3 sessions, twice a week (Wednesday &...

RVA Northside , Free
Dave Henderson Curves Lines Color
11am

Sunday, April 16, 2023 through Friday, June 16, 2023 Gallery Hours: Tuesdays-Fridays 11AM-3PM Dave Henderson Artist Statement I love the...

Chesterfield , Free
Let's Talk About this Elephant in the Room, Shall We?" by Helene Ruiz 16x20 acrylic on canvas 2022
Anne’s Visual Art Studio
12pm

Join us for Breaking Ground: Mixed Media Group Exhibition Curated by Helene Ruiz. Opening Reception is First Friday April 7, 2023 from 6-9PM with Live Music...

RVA Arts District, RVA Downtown , Free
Ceramic by Jenny Reed
Artspace
12pm

Artspace presents four solo exhibitions by artists whose past experiences have formed their present aesthetics from April 28 - May 20, 2023. The opening...

Free
Puppet fun from Sesame Street to Star Wars
12pm

Andrea Detwiler has been working with puppets her entire career, including Sesame Street, the Muppets and Star War series. She talks about the various...

Spin Art Painting
1pm

Join us from 1:00-2:00pm to participate in painting with washable tempera paint on a spinning wheel! Painting smocks will be provided. This event is ideal...

JOB SEARCH & TRAINING, RESUME HELP: Office of Community Wealth Building Barrier Navigator Office Hours
Richmond Public Library
2pm

Visit the Career Station in YOUR Community! Come talk to a Barrier Navigator about the Office of Community Wealth Building's workforce development programs,...

RVA Southside , Free
Movie Matinees @ West End Branch Library:  Uncharted (2022)
Richmond Public Library
2pm

Enjoy a movie with us that you may have missed at the theater. Synopsis: Street-smart Nathan Drake is recruited by seasoned treasure hunter Victor "Sully"...

RVA West End , Free
Office of Community Wealth Building Barrier Navigator Office Hours
Richmond Public Library
2pm

Come talk to a Barrier Navigator about the Office of Workforce Development's programs.

RVA Southside , Free
Old School Improv Show
CSz Richmond
2pm

Improv Comedy for Seniors by Seniors. Tickets: https://www.cszrichmond.com/tickets

Henrico, RVA West End , $
Homework Help & Reading Together
Richmond Public Library
3:30pm

Help with reading and homework! ¡Ayuda con la tarea escolar y la lectura!

RVA Southside , Free
Master Gardener Help Desk @ West End Branch Library
Richmond Public Library
4pm

Welcome back Richmond Master Gardeners! Weekly visits from local Master Gardeners are right on time for spring planting. These volunteers will be at the...

RVA West End , Free
Westover Hills Crafts: Wind Chimes
Richmond Public Library
4pm

Bring out your inner artist at Westover Hill’s crafting program. Supplies are provided, just bring your creativity! Bring some music to your backyard with...

RVA Southside , Free
Mother's Day Card Making
Richmond Public Library
4:30pm

Show Mom a little extra love this Mother's Day with a handmade card you make yourself! Stop by the Ginter Park Library to make your own special cards perfect...

RVA Northside , Free
Making History with LVA - Virtual
Library of Virginia
5:30pm

Volunteer with us! The Library of Virginia acquires, preserves, and promotes access to unique collections of Virginia’s history and culture. With more...

RVA Downtown , Free
Virtual Event
STREAM
5:30pm

May: Weather - Sunshine or rain? What does the weather look like today?

Dinwiddie , Free
Grazing Crazy Presents: Mother's Day Charcuterie Bouquet Workshop at Virginia Cliffe Inn.
6pm

Why not try a little something different? Grab your favorite person and learn how to create a beautiful charcuterie bouquet, that is not only a marvelous...

Ashland, Hanover, Henrico, RVA Downtown, RVA East End, RVA Southside, RVA West End, RVA The Fan , $$$
Literary Virginia Book Group (Virtual) | My Monticello
6pm

Read and discuss the best of today's Virginia literature—including books by Library of Virginia Literary Award winners and finalists in fiction and...

Virtual Event
Suspense and Intrigue with Joshilyn Jackson and Lydia Netzer - In Store!
6pm

The delightful Joshilyn Jackson returns! This Fountain friend will be talking about her newest thriller in person at the store with Lydia Netzer. Kelly...

Free
Fitness Warriors: Fit 4 Favor with Erica
Richmond Public Library
6:30pm

Upbeat, low/mid intensity Cardio class that focuses on controlled movement to strengthen, tone, and stretch muscles. Classes are infused with dance moves to...

RVA Downtown , Free
Richmond Ballet Presents Studio Four
6:30pm

STUDIO FOUR Ershter Vals Choreography by Ma Cong Music by Klezroym A World Premiere by Nicolo Fonte Ma Cong’s moving piece Ershter Vals had its beginnings...

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Camera Club of Richmond
7pm

If you love to learn about, create, or just appreciate beautiful photography, then please join us! CCR meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month (except...

Free
Virtual Event
Author Talk: Jena Friedman
8pm

Comedian Jena Friedman discusses “Not Funny,” her debut collection of essays exploring cancel culture, sexism, work, celebrity worship and more. For...

Chesterfield , Free
Virtual Event

Wednesday, May 10