4th Friday Art Shows and Opening Reception
Art Works 320 Hull St., Richmond, VASee 5 new exhibits, enjoy live music and refreshments. Solo shows by John Waggoner, Glenda Creamer, Michael Greiner, Lisa Kidd Flinn, and a juried show of local artists.
Peter Rowan’s Free Mexican Airforce featuring Los Texmaniacs
The Tin Pan 8981 Quioccasin Rd, Richmond, VARowan is plugged in, including some of his most loved songs--Come Back to Old Santa Fe, Ride the Wild Mustang, Midnight Moonlight and, of course, Free Mexican Airforce. New material has been composed as well and will be featured in their performances.
Virginia Renaissance Faire
Lake Anna Winery 5621 Courthouse Road, Spotsylvania, VAStep back in time for live entertainment, skilled craftsmen, archery demos, historical games, and a visit from royalty. Runs weekends May 13 through Sunday, June 11. 10-5, Saturdays and Sundays May 13 through Sunday, June 11
Space: An Out-of-Gravity Experience
Science Museum of Virginia 2500 W Broad St, Richmond, VA, United StatesUsing hands-on and large-scale interactive exhibits and multimedia components, explore the solutions that will shape our future in space. This touring exhibition gives you a glimpse of the challenges and triumphs of space journeys, and the extraordinary conditions of human space travel.
Community Plant Swap
Mechanicsville Library 7461 Sherwood Crossing Place, Mechanicsville, VACome by the library and participate in a community plant swap. For ages 18 and up.
Walking Tours
The Valentine 1015 East Clay Street, Richmond, VA, United StatesExperienced tour guides teach about Richmond history during a variety of tours.
Kindergarten Readiness
YMCA Manchester 7540 Hull Street Road, Richmond, VAA fun school readiness experience. The Children’s Museum and community partners will provide fine and gross motor skills, social-emotional, and movement activities to prepare rising kindergarteners for a great year.
CrafterNoon: Glow Jars
Atlee Library 9161 Atlee Road, Mechanicsville, VAAges 12 to 18., create a fun glowing decoration with these cool glowing jars. Registration required.
Saturday Soundtracks
Ashland 500 S. Center StreetThis outdoor concert series enlivens the trackside historic district Saturday evenings from April through October.