A Place for Parents
VirtualA virtual space for moms, dads, grandparents, and anyone raising children to ask questions and access support in their parenting journey. Join online at grscan.com/aplaceforparents every Wednesday morning. Ends April 26, 2023.
Alma Thomas Day
Children's Museum of Richmond, Chesterfield 6629 Lake Harbour Dr., Midlothian, VA, United StatesMake crafts inspired by the colorful paintings of Alma Thomas, artist and teacher from D.C., who was the first African-American woman to have a solo exhibition in the Whitney Museum of American Art. Ideal for ages 2 to 8. Event free with museum admission.
Chesterfield Council on Aging (CCA)
Chesterfield Lifelong Learning Institute 13801 Westfield Rd., Midlothian, VAThis workshop will cover strategies to promote emotional health, how to recognize and respond to signs of mental health concerns in older adults, including suicide risk, and local resources. Speaker: Chesterfield Mental Health Mgr., Melissa Ackley.
Richmond Short Stories
The Valentine 1015 East Clay Street, Richmond, VA, United StatesA gallery tour uncovering fascinating objects in the Valentine’s collection. A staff member will share a new lens into Richmond history and highlight a few diverse Richmond Stories on display.
A Night at the Races
Weinstein JCC 5403 Monument Ave, Richmond, VA, United StatesAn annual fundraiser, featuring horse racing on the big screen. Benefits Weinstein JCC, ensuring that the organization’s programs, resources and services are accessible and open to all.
Behind the Shell: the W.M.R. & Seven Pines Bag Loading
Sandston Library 23 E. Willamsburg Rd., Sandston, VAWith America's entry into World War I, the land on which the town of Sandston and the airport now occupy, played an important role in the war effort. Local businessmen lobbied DuPont and the government to construct a powder bag loading plant. The Women's Munition Reserve recruited, trained, and staffed the plant with jobs designed…
VCUarts Theatre presents School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play
W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts, Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, VirginiaA funny and fast-paced comedy centered around schoolgirls competing for the Miss Ghana Pageant in 1986. Plans are foiled, secrets are spilled, and feelings are hurt as the girls navigate high school social dynamics infused with colorism, classism, and bullying. By Jocelyn Bioh.
Alma Thomas Day
Children's Museum of Richmond, Downtown 2626 W. Broad Street, Richmond, VAMake crafts inspired by the colorful paintings of Alma Thomas, artist and teacher from D.C., who was the first African-American woman to have a solo exhibition in the Whitney Museum of American Art. Ideal for ages 2 to 8. Event free with museum admission.
Learn to Weave
Children's Museum of Richmond, Chesterfield 6629 Lake Harbour Dr., Midlothian, VA, United StatesParticipate in a craft where kids will practice school readiness skills like pattern recognition and sequential ordering through weaving. Ideal for ages 4 to 8 yrs. (Free for members, $)
Season Premiere: So It Appears
VCU institute for Contemporary Art 601 W Broad St, Richmond, VAFeaturing over 40 works by 19 international artists on abstraction (or so it appears at first sight).
