Shopping in Colonial Heights

University Symphony Orchestra

In 2 weeks · Apr 22 – Apr 24 · University of Richmond, Camp Concert Hall · 455 Westhampton Way, Richmond, VA

Sing Books with Emily

In 1 week · Sat, Apr 18, 3:00 PM–3:30 PM UTC · Mary Riley Styles Public Library · 120 N Virginia Avenue, Falls Church, VA · Ages 4–7

Sing Books with Emily is a singing story time with picture books based on songs for children of all ages. Join Emily to sing songs from a wide range of musical styles accompanied by bespoke sing along tracks and Emily's fun Symphony of Silly Instruments including ukulele, glockenspiel, and kazoo....

Richmond Book Festival

In 1 week · Apr 18 – Apr 19 · Rueger Park/Lois Harrison-Jones Elementary · 3021 Maplewood Ave., Richmond, VA

Champions

In 2 weeks · Apr 23 – Apr 25 · Coalition Theater · 8 West Broad Street, Richmond, VA

Night Bloom, ICA Gala After-Party

In 1 week · Sun, Apr 19, 1:00 AM–4:00 PM UTC · Institute for Contemporary Art · 601 West Broad Street, Richmond, VA

Stay and Play

In 1 week · Mon, Apr 20, 2:00 PM–2:30 PM UTC · Hopewell Library · 209 E Cawson Street, Hopewell, VA · Ages Up to 5

Stay and Play is a drop-in playdate program for children from birth to 24 months. Stay after Baby and Me or just come in for the playdate to chat with other caregivers, while your baby has fun with our toy collection.

Delmarva Shorebirds at Fredericksburg Nationals

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 15, 3:05 PM UTC · Virginia Credit Union Stadium · 42 Jackie Robinson Way, Fredericksburg, VA

MiLB Single-A: Delmarva Shorebirds at Fredericksburg Nationals at Virginia Credit Union Stadium

Mad Hatter Art & Design Auction

In 2 weeks · Apr 24 – Apr 26 · Branch Museum of Design · 2501 Monument Avenue, Richmond, VA

Somerset Patriots at Richmond Flying Squirrels

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 21, 11:05 PM UTC · CarMax Park · 3001 N Arthur Ashe Blvd, Richmond, VA

MiLB Double-A: Somerset Patriots at Richmond Flying Squirrels at CarMax Park

The Story of a Black Founding Father: A Talk by Dr. Sesha Joi Moon

In 1 week · Apr 17 – Apr 19 · St. John's Church Foundation · 2401 East Broad Street, Richmond, VA

Book Talk with Katherine Ridgway | The Buried Cause

In 1 week · Apr 15 – Apr 16 · Conference Rooms · 800 E. Broad St., Richmond, VA

Spring Handbell Concert - James River Ringers with Mosaic Handbell Ensemble

In 3 weeks · Apr 26 – Apr 27 · Grace Baptist Church - Fellowship Hall · 4200 Dover Road, Richmond, VA

Teen Pour Paint Coasters

In 2 weeks · Thu, Apr 23, 9:30 PM–10:30 PM UTC · Prince George Library · 6605 Courts Drive, Hopewell, VA · Ages 10–17

Unleash your creativity and create stunning, one-of-a-kind coasters using the vibrant and fun technique of pour painting! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to mix acrylic paints and a pouring medium to craft colorful, abstract designs that make your coasters both functional and artistic...

Luke Bobbit and The Crocodilians

In 2 weeks · Sat, Apr 25, 1:00 AM–4:30 AM UTC · Downtown · 1201 E Cary street, Richmond, VA

Monacan Pottery Traditions with Victoria Ferguson

In 2 weeks · Sat, Apr 25, 4:00 AM UTC · Maier Museum of Art at Randolph College · 1 Quinlan Street, Quinlan, VA

Victoria Ferguson, enrolled member of the Monacan Indian Nation of Virginia, will discuss the history and culture of Monacan Pottery and lead demonstrations of the craft. Ferguson is a founding elder

Best Buddies Richmond Friendship Walk

In 1 week · Apr 19 – Apr 20 · Richmond Kickers · 3201 Maplewood Avenue, Richmond, VA

Hickory Crawdads at Hill City Howlers

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 21, 10:00 PM UTC · Bank of the James Stadium · 3180 Fort Ave, Lynchburg, VA

MiLB Single-A: Hickory Crawdads at Hill City Howlers at Bank of the James Stadium

Playtime with Early Literacy Center

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 16, 3:00 PM–4:00 PM UTC · Mary Riley Styles Public Library · 120 N Virginia Avenue, Falls Church, VA

We will have our Early Literacy center available for free play for an hour after storytime. Drop in, no registration or tickets required.

Spring Artisan Market

In 1 week · Apr 18 – Apr 19 · Bingo Beer Co · 2900 W Broad St, Richmond, VA

Chamber Ensembles

In 1 week · Apr 20 – Apr 22 · University of Richmond, Camp Concert Hall · 455 Westhampton Way, Richmond, VA

Hickory Crawdads at Fredericksburg Nationals

In 3 weeks · Tue, Apr 28, 10:05 PM UTC · Virginia Credit Union Stadium · 42 Jackie Robinson Way, Fredericksburg, VA

MiLB Single-A: Hickory Crawdads at Fredericksburg Nationals at Virginia Credit Union Stadium

Watercolor + Flowers

In 2 weeks · Fri, Apr 24, 10:00 PM–12:00 PM UTC · Benchtop Brewing Co. · 434 Hull Street, Richmond, VA

Budget Bites! Free Program from the Virginia Cooperative Extension

In 3 weeks · Mon, Apr 27, 9:30 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Hopewell Library · 209 E Cawson Street, Hopewell, VA

$40. 4 Nights. Family of Four. Can It Be Done? Join us for a hands-on, interactive cooking experience to prepare and plate four complete dinners on a total grocery budget of $40. Participants will learn practical budgeting strategies, smart shopping tips, and cost-saving meal planning techniques...

Open Play

In 1 week · Fri, Apr 17, 2:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · York County Public Library · 8500 George Washington Memorial Hwy, Yorktown, VA

Join us for creative and imaginative play at the Yorktown Library. This is an open program for children to drop in with their caregivers and play and socialize with other families in the community.

Opening Reception Pivotal Introspection

In 1 week · Fri, Apr 17, 4:00 AM UTC · Maier Museum of Art at Randolph College · 1 Quinlan Street, Quinlan, VA

Join us for the opening of Randolph College’s studio art seniors’ capstone exhibition. Reception.

April - May Exhibits

In 2 weeks · Apr 25 – May 17 · Art Works · 320 Hull Street, Richmond, VA

Memphis Redbirds at Norfolk Tides

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 21, 10:35 PM UTC · Harbor Park · 150 Park Ave, Norfolk, VA

MiLB Triple-A: Memphis Redbirds at Norfolk Tides at Harbor Park

The Oracle's Daughter with Harrison Hill

In 1 week · Apr 15 – Apr 16 · Fountain Bookstore, Inc. · 1307 E Cary St, Richmond, VA

Drop-In Craft

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 21, 2:00 PM–4:30 PM UTC · Lynchburg Public Library - Main · 2315 Memorial Ave, Lynchburg, VA

Drop in any time between 10 am and 12:30 pm to make a themed craft curated by our Adult Services staff. All supplies are provided!

The Lab

In 1 week · Apr 17 – Apr 18 · Coalition Theater · 8 West Broad Street, Richmond, VA

Spring Market

In 3 weeks · Apr 26 – Apr 27 · Strangeways Brewing RVA- Scotts Addition · 3110 W Leigh St, Richmond, VA

Mother's Day Cards with Tracy

In 2 weeks · Sat, Apr 25, 5:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Prince George Library · 6605 Courts Drive, Hopewell, VA

Spend a creative afternoon of handmade card-making! Space is limited, registration is required. Register online at www.arls.org.

4th Friday Art Shows Opening Reception

In 2 weeks · Apr 24 – Apr 26 · Art Works · 320 Hull Street, Richmond, VA

Book Bling: A DIY Glow-Up

In 2 weeks · Wed, Apr 22, 9:30 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Poquoson Public Library · 500 City Hall Ave, Poquoson, VA

Book Bling is a craft night for teens who want to create, hang out, and personalize a book cover with fun materials like gems and washi tape. Teens are welcome to bring their own books if they can, or may use donated books we have on hand. No experience needed—just show up and make something cool!

Family Coloring Club

In 3 weeks · Tue, Apr 28, 7:45 PM–8:45 PM UTC · Mary Riley Styles Public Library · 120 N Virginia Avenue, Falls Church, VA

Do you love to color and draw? Spend your early release Wednesdays with us! Join us for Coloring Club! We will have crayons, coloring sheets, blank paper, and fun music. Make art and new friends while you color. This program is for children and their families. No registration required. Attendance...

The American Revolution and the Fate of the World

In 1 week · Apr 15 – Apr 16 · Virginia Museum of History & Culture (VMHC) · 428 North Arthur Ashe Boulevard, Richmond, VA

Kids Run Trains

In 2 weeks · Sat, Apr 25, 2:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · York County Public Library · 8500 George Washington Memorial Hwy, Yorktown, VA

Come see the Kids Run Trains interactive modular layout and try your hand at operating the trains! Registration is not required. Due to limited parking, carpooling is encouraged.

Anniversary Party!

In 1 week · Sat, Apr 18, 10:00 PM–3:59 AM UTC · Institute for Contemporary Art · 601 West Broad Street, Richmond, VA

Teen Mermaid Tail Macramé Keychain

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 21, 9:30 PM–10:30 PM UTC · Hopewell Library · 209 E Cawson Street, Hopewell, VA · Ages 10–17

Teens will learn basic macramé knotting techniques while creating a stylish mermaid tail keychain using colorful cord and beads. This hands-on program encourages creativity, patience, and self-expression as participants design a functional accessory they can clip to backpacks, keys, or bags.

Art & Architecture Walking Tour – Both Sides of the Track: April 25

In 2 weeks · Sat, Apr 25, 4:00 AM UTC · Taubman Museum of Art · 110 Salem Avenue, Roanoke, VA

Cuban Spectacular: Do You Know What it Means to be in New Orleans?

In 2 weeks · Apr 23 – Apr 25 · University of Richmond, Alice Jepson Theatre · 455 Westhampton Way, Richmond, VA

Tiny Builders (Ages 3-5)

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 15, 2:30 PM–4:30 PM UTC · Lynchburg Public Library - Main · 2315 Memorial Ave, Lynchburg, VA

Bring your imagination to Tiny Builders at the Miller Center! This program will feature Mega Bloks, KEVA Planks, MAGNA-TILES, and more! For children ages 3-5 and their parents/guardians.

From Page to Planet

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 21, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Poquoson Public Library · 500 City Hall Ave, Poquoson, VA

Adults. Join us for a hands-on program designed to create beautiful wildflower seed globes with discarded book pages and decorative tealights using glass jars, wire, and beads. Like books, seeds begin quietly—but given the right care, they can transform the world! This workshop blends eco-friendly..

Staging Shakespeare: From Script to Performance

In 2 weeks · Sat, Apr 25, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Mary Riley Styles Public Library · 120 N Virginia Avenue, Falls Church, VA

To register for this program, please scroll down and click on blue "Register" box. In honor of Shakespeare's birthday (traditionally celebrated on April 23), MRSPL is excited to welcome Georgetown University's Dr. Michael Collins for a lively lecture exploring the challenges and opportunities of...

“The Lost Weekend: The Photography of May Pang, Candid Photos of John Lennon”

In 1 week · Apr 21 – Apr 23 · Anne's Visual Art Studio gallery · 208 West Broad Street, Richmond, VA

Cat Lounge

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 21, 2:00 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Prince George Library · 6605 Courts Drive, Hopewell, VA

Looking to destress and unwind? Thinking about getting a cat? Love kitties, but have a family member who is allergic? Join us at the Hopewell Library for a cat lounge! An entirely free visit to meet and greet kitties from the Prince George Animal Shelter. We will be taking over our Non-Profit...

'Bad' Art Night: Acrylic & Watercolor

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 21, 10:15 PM–11:30 PM UTC · York County Public Library · 8500 George Washington Memorial Hwy, Yorktown, VA

This month's artistic mediums are acrylic paint and watercolor paint.

STEAM Team (Ages 6 to 10)

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 21, 8:30 PM–9:15 PM UTC · Lynchburg Public Library - Main · 2315 Memorial Ave, Lynchburg, VA

Kids ages 6 to 10 are encouraged to join us for STEAM Team! Each month's program will focus on one or more STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) elements through fun, hands-on activities and experiments. April: Morse Code Creations (TECHNOLOGY) Space is limited and is available on.

Manga and Anime Club

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 15, 10:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Poquoson Public Library · 500 City Hall Ave, Poquoson, VA

Do you love to watch anime, read manga, or even draw characters? At Anime Club, we read and discuss manga, choose anime shows and movies to watch together, and play various games, do crafts, and other fun activities related to Japanese culture.

The Gold Sauce

In 1 week · Sat, Apr 18, 1:00 AM–4:30 AM UTC · Downtown · 1201 E Cary street, Richmond, VA