Virginians in the West Indies Expedition
Virginia Museum of History and Culture 428 North Boulevard, Richmond, VAIn 1740, Great Britain mounted the largest overseas expedition in its history to that time. The goal was to seize control of Spain’s West Indies possessions during the so-called War of Jenkins’ Ear. Tickets are required for in-person admission. Tickets are not needed if you would prefer to join live on YouTube or Facebook.
First Fridays
Virginia Museum of History and Culture 428 North Boulevard, Richmond, VAThe museum will offer free admission to the galleries, specials in the Café, access to food trucks, live music, and family-centered activities. Stop by the RFM table for a fun craft and chance to win a prize!
Science After Dark: Revenge of the 5th
Science Museum of Virginia 2500 W Broad St, Richmond, VA, United StatesCalling all Jedis, princesses, Wookiees, supreme commanders, and stormtroopers: explore the STEM behind invisible forces present in our universe. With a night filled activities such as making mini lightsabers, watching sith lightning in action, and many other fun demos, there's no shortage of fun.
RVA First Friday
Art DistrictStroll along the Broad Street arts corridor visiting galleries, shops, restaurants, and more – all with open doors in celebration of art and community. Venues may have separate hours.
Antiques at the Tavern
Hanover Tavern 13181 Hanover Courthouse Road, Hanover, VATwenty hand-selected dealers offering for sale a variety of period furniture, ceramics, silver, pottery, jewelry, art, books, linens, folk art, and more. It promises to be a fun and educational weekend. Benefits Hanover Tavern Foundation.
Screening: Memoria
VCU institute for Contemporary Art 601 W Broad St, Richmond, VAA First Friday screening of MEMORIA from the extraordinary mind of Palme D’or winning director Apichatpong Weerasethakul, and starring Academy Award winner Tilda Swinton.
Richmond Kickers
City Stadium 3201 Maplewood Ave, Richmond, VACheer on the Kickers as they compete against Union Omaha.
Ashland Book Festival
Ashland TheatreFeaturing White House journalist for the New York Times and political analyst for CNN, Maggie Haberman. On Saturday May 6, #1 New York Times bestselling author Jeanette Walls will discuss her latest book, Hang the Moon.
¿Qué Pasa? Festival
Brown's Island 7th and Tredegar Streets, Richmond, VAThe celebration of Latin American and Hispanic culture features art, performances, food vendors, and artisans.
Arts and Craft Show
Byrd Park 600 South Boulevard , Richmond, VA, United StatesA nationally-rated juried art show will be showcasing more than 350 exhibitors from around the country who will be offering their work for sale. Some categories include painting, pottery and ceramics, jewelry, furniture, photography, woodworking, glass, metal, sculpture, textiles, yard-art ,and more.
