Merry March, Richmond. 🌸 If you’re anything like us, you’re ecstatic about the sunny days, blooming flowers, and warmer temps — and with all that excitement, you’re also looking for fun local events to attend. Read on for all the top events happening this month in the 804.
All month long
Tsherin Sherpa: Spirits | Every day | All day | VMFA | $8+ non-members, members free | Paintings and sculptures by the Nepalese-born Tibetan artist.
Jeremy Toussaint-Baptiste: Set It Off | Every day | All day | Institute for Contemporary Art and 1708 Gallery | Free | This multi-site exhibition features large-scale sonic installations.
Doing Language : Word Work | Every day | All day | Institute for Contemporary Art | Free | A multi-part curatorial project inspired by Toni Morrison’s Nobel Prize Lecture.
Gideon Appah: Forgotten, Nudes, Landscapes | Every day | All day | Institute for Contemporary Art | Free | The artist’s dreams merge with Ghanaian popular culture in this exhibition of paintings.
Sila Chanto and Belkis Ramírez: Aquí Me Quedo/Here I Stay | Opens March 12 | All day | Institute for Contemporary Art | Free | Explore experimental techniques of printmaking and wood engraving.
From Wings to Waves: The Artwork of Maureen Stewart | Every day | All day | Virginia War Memorial | Air Force veteran Maureen Stewart merges drawn elements with digital techniques in this art exhibition.
Your Humble Petitioner: Legislative Petitions Gave Voice to Virginians | Every day | All day | Library of Virginia, 800 E. Broad St. | Free | The exhibit highlights historical petitions from Virginians to provide a glimpse into 18th and 19th century life. 🗳
LOVE, The Garden | Every day | All day | Lewis Ginter | Members free, non-members $14 | Write your love letter to nature + deliver it to one of six mailboxes around the Garden.
Dominion Energy Jazz Concert Series | Every Thursday | 6-9 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Tune into the VMFA’s YouTube channel for an eclectic mix of jazz performers. 🎷
Dear Jack, Dear Louise | Opens March 18 | Times vary | Hanover Tavern, 13181 Hanover Courthouse Rd. | $48 | A war story about a romance between a US Army Captain + an aspiring dancer who meet by letter.
Open Mic Night | Every Wednesday | 6 p.m. | Main Line Brewery, 1603 Ownby Ln. | Free | Beginners + seasoned musicians can step up to the mic. 🎶
Isley Open Mic Night | Every Thursday | 6:30 p.m. | Isley Brewing Company, 1715 Summit Ave. | Free, RSVP | Listen to others take the stage or grab the mic and show off your own singing skills.
Hump Day HaHa’s | Every Wednesday | 6:30 p.m. | Isley Brewing Company, 1715 Summit Ave. | Free | Watch local comedians or try out your own material. 🎤
Sticky Rice Karaoke Night | Every Tuesday | 10:30 p.m. | Sticky Rice, 2232 W Main St. | Free entry | Live out your singing dreams + enjoy beer and drink specials all night long.
Karaoke Night | Every Thursday | 7 p.m. | Boil Bay Cajun Seafood and Bar, 8161 Brook Rd. | Free, RSVP | Sing your heart out with fellow Richmonders.
Trivia Knight | Every Thursday | 7 p.m. | Castleburg Brewery and Taproom, 1626 Ownby Ln. | Free | Pro tip: You can get a prize for best team name, so get creative. 🧠
Isley Trivia Night | Every Tuesday | 7:30 p.m. | Isley Brewing Company, 1715 Summit Ave. | Free | Enjoy happy hour prices on different beers for each round of play. 🍺
Wednesday Trivia Night | Every Wednesday | 7 p.m. | Tabol Brewing, 704 Dawn St. | Free entry | Each week offers different themes and topics for all kinds of trivia types.
YOGA-WINE-DOWN | Every Monday | 6 p.m. | Gallery5, 200 W. Marshall St. | $20+ | Bring your yoga mat for this all-levels, slow flow class.
Track Starr Run Club | Every Tuesday | 6:30 p.m. | Starr Hill Beer Hall & Rooftop, 3406 W. Leigh St. | Free | Pull on your trainers and get in a 5k run before having a Happy Hour pint at Starr Hill.
Väsen + Peak Experiences Climbing Club | Every Sunday | 4-6 p.m. | Peak Experiences Indoor Rock Climbing Center, 1375 Overbrook Rd. | Prices vary | Discounts on climbing passes for non-members + members climb free.
RVA Bachata Sundays | Every Sunday | 4-8 p.m. | Isley Brewing Company, 1715 Summit Ave. | $5+ | This night of dancing starts with a quick salsa class before the music starts at 4:30 p.m. 💃
Brewery Etiquette: Fun with your Dog | Every Tuesday | 6-7 p.m. | Main Line Brewery, 1603 Ownby Ln. | $185 | Lucky Dog is hosting this six week course in dog training and etiquette.
Tutus & Ties on Tuesday | Every Tuesday | 2 p.m. | Children’s Museum of Richmond | $9 non-members, members free | Get dressed up and ready to dance.
Huguenot-Robious Farmers Market | Every Thursday | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Great Big Greenhouse, 2051 Huguenot Rd. | Free entry | Shop over 2 dozen local businesses at this year-round market in Chesterfield.
Lakeside Farmers Market | Every Saturday | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | 6110 Lakeside Ave. | This year-round market is located one block south of Lewis Ginter.
Tues., March 1 - Sun., March 6
Tuesday, March 1
Book Break | Tues., March 1 | 10 a.m. | Library of Virginia, 800 E. Broad St. | Free, RSVP | Join Virginian author Ran Walker to discuss his book, “A Burst of Gray.” 📚
Sustainable | Tues., March 1 | 6:30 p.m. | Maymont Robins Nature Center | Free, RSVP | Part of the RVA Environmental Film Festival, hosted by Maymont Foundation. 🎥
Fat Tuesday Mardi Gras Celebration | Tues., March 1 | 6-9 p.m. | Main Line Brewery, 1609 Ownby Ln. | Free | Roger D. Carroll and the Stable Geniuses will kick off a groovy move for March. 🎶
Wednesday, March 2
History Unfolded: U.S. Newspapers and the Holocaust | Wed., March 2 | 5:30 p.m. | Virtual, RSVP | Free | Library of VA staff will lead participants through archives of Holocaust-related articles from VA newspapers in the 1940s.
The Guardians | Wed., March 2 | 6:30 p.m. | Tuckahoe Library, 1901 Starling Dr. | Free, RSVP | Part of the RVA Environmental Film Festival, hosted by Henrico County Public Library. 🎥
Food Truck: 191 Smokery | Wed., March 2 | 5-8 p.m. | Starr Hill Beer Hall & Rooftop, 3406 W. Leigh St. | Cost of purchase | Smoked meat and an IPA are a match made in heaven.
Bridesmaids | Wed., March 2 | 7 p.m. | The Byrd Theatre | $8 | Kristen Wiig + Maya Rudolph star in the comedy from director Paul Feig. 🍿
Infrared Mars: Seeing What Our Eyes Cannot | Wed., March 2 | 12 p.m. | Virtual | Free, RSVP | Learn about the technology used to research Mars at this Lunch Break Science program from the Science Museum of VA.
Spirit of the Beehive, Body Meat | Wed. March 2 | 7 p.m. | Richmond Music Hall, 619 E. Main St. | $14 | Alternative Indie + electronic performances. 🎵
Thursday, March 3
2040 | Thurs., March 3 | 6:30 p.m. | St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 6000 Grove Ave. | Free, RSVP | Part of the RVA Environmental Film Festival, hosted by the Environmental Stewardship Ministry. 🎥
Food Truck: Intergalactic Tacos | Thurs., March 3 | 4-9 p.m. | Starr Hill Beer Hall & Rooftop, 3406 Leigh St. | Free | Out-of-this-world tacos with planetary pints. 🌮
Small Black, Caroline Loveglow | Thurs., March 3 | 7 p.m. | Richmond Music Hall, 619 E. Main St. | $20 | Jam out to this alternative india band + dream pop.
Reconnect Jackson Ward: Community Event | Thurs., March 3 | 6-8 p.m. | Black History Museum & Cultural Center | Free | Learn more about the project + the history of the neighborhood at this city meeting.
Friday, March 4
The Sacrifice Zone | Fri., March 4 | 6:30 p.m. | Virtual | Free, RSVP | Part of the RVA Environmental Film Festival, hosted by RPL + the Office of Sustainability. 🎥
The Hurt Locker | Fri., March 4 | 7 p.m. | The Byrd Theatre | $8 | See Kathryn Bigelow’s Oscar-winning film on the big screen. 🍿
Clem Snide | Fri., March 4 | 7 p.m. | Richmond Music Hall, 619 E. Main St. | $15 | The alt-country artist takes the Richmond stage.
Deafheaven, Holy Fawn, Midwife | Fri., March 4 | 7 p.m. | The Broadberry | $25+ | Rock out to some metal with these three bands.
Orchid Show and Sale | Fri., March 4-Sun., March 6 | Starts at 1 p.m. | Lewis Ginter | $14, members free | Learn about 20,000+ types of orchids with expert growers. 💐
Saturday, March 5
Coheed and Cambria | Sat., March 5 | 8 p.m. | The National | $45+ | Rock out on “The Great Destroyer” tour.
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix | Sat., March 5 | 7 p.m. | The Byrd Theatre | $8 | Grab your broomsticks + settle in for the fifth installment of Potterthon. ⚡️
Drag Bonanza! | Sat., March 5 | 8:30 p.m. | Gallery5, 200 W. Marshall St. | $10+ | This drag show features Wette Midler, Leilani Envy + Darling Nikki.
Food Truck: Fugly Duckling | Sat., March 5 | 12-7 p.m. | Starr Hill Richmond Beer Hall & Rooftop, 3406 Leigh St. | Free | Local lunch with a local pint. 🍺
Banding Together Kids Concert | Sat., March 5 | 2 p.m. | The Broadberry | $20+ | Kids under 12 get in free at this community concert benefiting RPS Education Foundation. 🎶
Banding Together | Sat., March 5 | 7 p.m. | The Broadberry | $20+ | The concert features No BS! Brass, Fear of Music, Erin Lunsford, and Landon Elliot with proceeds benefiting RPS Education Foundation. 🎶
Kate Bollinger | Sat., March 5 | 7 p.m. | Richmond Music Hall, 623 E Main St. | $12 | A genre-fluid alternative indie performance. 🎶
Fireside Collective | Sat., March 5 | 7 p.m. | The Camel, 1621 W. Broad St. | $12 | Grab your boots and hats for this country performance. 🎶
Live Music: Zack Artis | Sat., March 5 | 7 p.m. | Isley Brewing Company, 1715 Summit Ave. | Free | The local guitarist will take the indoor stage for a weekend jam session.
Roses 101 | Sat., March 5 | 9 a.m. | Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens | $35+ | Learn best practices for rose gardening from horticulturist Laurie McMinn. 🌹
The Conservatory: Beyond its Timeless Beauty | Sat., March 5 | 10 a.m. | Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens | $17, members free | Hear how the physical environment of the conservatory is designed + controlled.
Sunday, March 6
Funny Girl | Sun., March 6 | 2 p.m. | The Byrd Theatre | $8 | See the Barbra Streisand classic on the big screen. 🍿
Proxima Parada w/ Hotel Fiction | Sun., March 6 | 7 p.m. | The Camel, 1621 W. Broad St. | $12 | R&B meets indie-pop. 🎶
Summer Salt w/ Renata Zeiguer and Kate Stephenson | Sun., March 6 | 7:30 p.m. | Richmond Music Hall, 619 E. Main St. | $20 | See stripped-down performances on “The Soft Serve” tour. 🎶
Mobile Soul Sunday | Sun., March 6 | 12-5 p.m. | Monroe Park | Free | Peruse nearly two dozen food trucks to kick off Richmond Black Restaurant Experience Week.
Mon., March 7 - Sun., March 13
Monday, March 7
William Hinson, Kate Yeager, + Margox | Mon., March 7 | 7 p.m. | The Camel | $10+ | Enjoy a night of soulful folk vibes.
Computer, ApathyFire, K!LLSCREEN | Mon., March 7 | 7 p.m. | Fallout RVA, 117 N. 18th St. | $7| Expect electronic house music + an extraterrestrial galactic atmosphere.
Introduction to Kompa | Mon., March 7 | Salsa Connections Dance Company, 109 W. 15th St. | $10 | Learn the smooth merengue style dance of Kompa, native to the French Caribbean islands. 💃
Tuesday, March 8
Animal Collective | Tues., March 8 | 7:30 p.m. | The National | $25+ | The pop favorites play with L’Rain.
Rick Maguire (from Pile) | Tues., March 8 | 7 p.m. | Gallery5, 200 W. Marshall St. | $12+ | Rock out with this Boston musician during his solo performance.
The Bones of J.R. Jones w/ Last Real Circus | Tues., March 8 | 7 p.m. | Richmond Music Hall, 623 E Main St. | $15 | A night of indie rock. 🎵
The Tallest Man on Earth w/ Daughter of Swords | Tues., March 8 | 7 p.m. | The Broadberry | $25+ | Indie + folk. 🎵
Seasonal Garden Walk: March | Tues., March 8 | 10 a.m. | Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens | $17, members free | Dress for the weather when you go on this specialized garden walk. 🌿
Wednesday, March 9
Disney’s The Lion King | Wed., March 9-Sun., March 20 | Times vary | Altria Theater | $25+ | Find your place on the path unwinding at Broadway in Richmond’s performances of The Lion King. 🦁
Literary Virginia Book Club | Wed., March 9 | 6 p.m. | Virtual, RSVP | Free | This month’s discussion is about John Grisholm’s “A Time for Mercy.” 📚
Mean Girls | Wed., March 9 | 7 p.m. | The Byrd Theatre | $8 | On Wednesdays, we go to The Byrd. 🍿
The Regrettes with Kississippi | Wed., March 9 | 7 p.m. | The Broadberry | $20+ | A night of indie rock.
We Were Promised Jetpacks | Wed., March 9 | 7 p.m. | Richmond Music Hall, 623 E Main St. | $18 | Check out this Scottish indie rock band with Weakened Friends.
Literary Virginia Book Group | Wed., March 9 | 6 p.m. | Virtual | Free, RSVP | Join the Zoom call to discuss “A Time for Mercy” by John Grisham, hosted by the Library of VA.
Thursday, March 10
The Disco Biscuits | Thurs., March 10 | 8 p.m. | The National | $35+ | The Pennsylvania rockers are known as the trailblazers of “trance-fusion.”
The Arcadian Wild | Thurs., March 10 | 7 p.m. | Richmond Music Hall, 623 E Main St. | $20 | Progressive folk and bluegrass. 🎵
Reclamation | Thurs., March 10 | 6 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Gayle Jessup White discusses her book about race, class, and redemption at this VMHC lecture. 📚
Friday, March 11
The Disco Biscuits | Fri., March 11 | 8 p.m. | The National | $35+ | The Pennsylvania rockers are known as the trailblazers of “trance-fusion.”
Yes! Dance Festival | Fri., March 11-Sat., March 12 | Times vary | Firehouse Theatre, 1609 W. Broad St. | $25 | See live + digital works from performers and choreographers from around the US.
The Piano | Fri., March 11 | 7 p.m. | The Byrd Theatre | $8 | See director Jane Campion’s Oscar-winning film on the big screen.
Del Water Gap with Taylor Janzen | Fri., March 11 | 8 p.m. | Richmond Music Hall, 623 E Main St. | $15 | A night of Canadian indie rock. 🎵
Gregor Barnett with Roger Harvey and Josh Small | Fri., March 11 | 9 p.m. | The Camel, 1621 W. Broad St. | $15 | The Menzingers artists leads a lineup of indie rockers. 🎵
Virtual Genealogy Workshop: How to Trace Your Virginia Roots | Fri., March 11 | 10 a.m. | Virtual | Free, RSVP | Library of VA archivist Amanda Morrell + reference services librarian Becky Schneider introduce you to the Library’s collections.
Black Space Matters: Season 2 Premiere | Fri., March 11 | 6 p.m. | Institute for Contemporary Art | Free, RSVP | Watch the first episode of the video series, which features Mark Davis of Real Roots Food Systems.
Saturday, March 12
The Wizard of Oz | Sat., March 12 | 10 a.m. | The Byrd Theatre | $5 | Follow the yellow brick road to the Byrd. 👠
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince | Sat., March 12 | 7 p.m. | The Byrd Theatre | $8 | Grab your broomsticks + settle in for the sixth installment of Potterthon. ⚡️
Unsilenced | Sat., March 12 | 4 p.m. | The Byrd Theatre | $8 | Stay after the film for a live Q+A with director Leon Lee.
Converge, Full of Hell, Uniform, Thou | Sat., March 12 | 7 p.m. | The Broadberry | $25+ | Progressive metal, industrial metal rock + sludge metal.
The Red Pears with Archer Oh | Sat., March 12 | 7 p.m. | Richmond Music Hall, 623 E Main St. | $12 | The two alt-indie acts will take the stage.
St. Patrick’s Day Street Festival | Sat., March 12 | 8-11 p.m. | Siné Irish Pub and Restaurant, 1327 E. Cary St. | Cost of purchase | Nobody’s Poet takes the stage at this going-green celebration.
Creating a Kitchen Garden | Sat., March 12 | 9 a.m. | Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens | $40+ | Learn how to get the most out of your kitchen garden from expert Mark Ragland.
More Alcohol Inks | Sat., March 12 | 9 a.m. | Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens | $63+ | Experiment with this art form with instructor Shelley Row. 🎨
Sunday, March 13
Yola | Sun., March 13 | 7:30 p.m. | The National | $25+ | Part of the “Stand for Myself” tour.
The Hitch-Hiker | Sun., March 13 | 2 p.m. | The Byrd Theatre | $8 | See the suspenseful classic on the big screen. 🍿
Richmond Children’s Business Fair | Sun., March 13 | 1-4 p.m. | Science Museum of Virginia | $25 | Support 50 “youthpreneurs” ages 5-17 and their products.
Mon., March 14 - Sun., March 20
Monday, March 14
K9 Veterans Day | Mon., March 14 | 4-5 p.m. | Virginia War Memorial | Free | The Memorial will unveil a plaque in honor of Military War Dogs + their service.
History Happy Hour: Phoebe Pember and Chimborazo Hospital | Mon., March 14 | 6:30 p.m. | Capital Ale House, 623 E. Main St. | Free | Discuss the impact of women who served as nurses in the Civil War.
Slash featuring Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators | Mon., March 14 | 7:30 p.m. | Carpenter Theatre | $79+ | Melt faces with the classic rock legend. 🎸
Tuesday, March 15
Nathan Gray & The Iron Roses | Tues., March 15 | 7 p.m. | The Camel, 1621 W. Broad St. | $15 | The Delaware-born musician plays with BlackGuyFawkes. 🎶
Barkitecture Info Social | Tues., March 15 | 5 p.m. | Main Line Brewery, 1603 Ownby Ln. | Free entry | Create a custom dog house, kitten condo, or pet palace with the VA chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers. 🐶
Tipsy Terrarium Tuesday | Tues., March 15 | 6:30 p.m. | PlantHouse RVA, 2100 W. Cary St. | $26 | Select a succulent and build your own terrarium with your friends.
How Imperfect is Our Past? A Conversation with Charles Bryan | Tues., March 15 | 12 p.m. | Virtual | Free | The American historian and VMHC president discusses his book, “Imperfect Past,” at this VMHC lecture. 📚
Common Ground Virginia History Book Group | Tues., March 15 | 6 p.m. | Virtual | Free, RSVP | This month, the group is discussing “Pure America: Eugenics and the Making of Modern Virginia.” 📚
Wavelength: Lauren Lee McCarthy | Tues., March 15 | 12 p.m. | Virtual | Free, RSVP | The ICA lecture series continues with a talk from the LA-based artist + creator of p5.js, an open-source creative coding platform.
Mary Childs of NPR’s Planet Money | Tues., March 15 | 6 p.m. | Virtual | Free, RSVP | Attend this online talk with the financial journalist, hosted by the VPM + ICA Community Media Center.
Shockoe Sessions Live | Tues., March 15 | 7:30 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Tune in for a livestream concert of Turkish samba and jazz with Yeni Nostalji + the Chris Whitman Trio. 🎶
Wednesday, March 16
Fast Times at Ridgemont High | Wed., March 16 | 7 p.m. | The Byrd Theatre | $8 | See Amy Heckerling’s teen comedy on the big screen. 🍿
Mystical Moonlight Painting | Wed., March 16 | 7-9 p.m. | Painting with a Twist, 201 Towne Center West Blvd. | $40+ | Try your hand at painting a canvas, with help from an instructor. 🍷
Small Island Big Song | Wed., March 16 | 7:30 p.m. | Modlin Center for the Arts, 453 Westhampton Way | $25 | Artists from small islands like New Zealand + Papua New Guinea come together for a multimedia concert. 🎶
Thursday, March 17
Harriet | Thurs., March 17 | 7 p.m. | The Byrd Theatre | $8 | See the Oscar-nominated movie starring Cynthia Erivo as Harriet Tubman.
St. Paddy’s Day Weekend | Thurs., March 17-Sun., March 20 | 4 p.m. | Starr Hill Beer Hall & Rooftop, 3406 Leigh St. | Cost of purchase | Flaunt your best green ‘fit and enjoy special pints, merch + food trucks all weekend. 🍀
8th Annual Jazz4Justice Concert | Thurs., March 17 | 8 p.m. | James W. Black Music Center, 922 Park Ave. | $20+ | VCU’s Jazz ensembles play a variety of standards and modern pieces in partnership with the Greater Richmond Bar Foundation.
Writer’s Round | Thurs., March 17 | 7 p.m. | Another Round Bar & Grill, 7515 Brook Rd. | Free entry | Three songwriters will introduce new work in a round robin format.
Zombi with Hex Machine and Dumbwaiter | Thurs., March 17 | 7 p.m. | The Camel, 1621 W. Broad St. | $15 | Jam out with these bands. 🎵
Will Overman with Chamomile & Whiskey | Thurs., March 17 | 7 p.m. | Richmond Music Hall, 619 E. Main St. | $15 | Jam out with this Charlottesville-based singer.
More Alcohol Inks | Thurs., March 17 | 9 a.m. | Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens | $63+ | Experiment with this art form with instructor Shelley Row. 🎨
A Spring Surprise | Thurs., March 17 | 10 a.m. | Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens | $70+ | Bring spring inside with a garden arrangement, guided by instructor David Pippin. 💐
Friday, March 18
Trinity | Fri., March 18-Sun., March 20 | Times vary | Firehouse Theatre, 1609 W. Broad St. | $20 | Experience a staged reading workshop from a new musical by Gary C. Hopper + Tim Kloth.
Special Nights | Fri., March 18 | 5-7 p.m. | Children’s Museum of Richmond Downtown | Free, RSVP | Families with children with disabilities get free admission to the Children’s Museum. 🧩
Treasures of the Earth: Gem, Mineral, and Jewelry Show | Fri., March 18-Sun., March 20 | Starts at noon | Richmond Raceway Complex | $8 | Peruse jewelry makers, repair your rings, or check out some natural gems and fossils. 💎
Suggesting Rhythm | Fri., March 18 | 7 p.m. | The Broadberry | $15+ | Richmond’s favorite Grateful Dead cover band.
The Mantras with Pipesleeve | Fri., March 18 | 9 p.m. | The Camel, 1621 W. Broad St. | $12 | Rock out with these two bands. 🎵
Glide | Fri., March 18 | 8 p.m. | The Tin Pan, 8982 Quioccasin Rd. | $23 | A Stone Temple Pilots tribute. 🎶
Book Break with Robin Farmer | Fri., March 18 | 12 p.m. | Library of Virginia Orientation Room, 800 E. Broad St. | The author will discuss her new novel, “Malcolm and Me.” 📚
Saturday, March 19
The Art of Noise | Sat., March 19 | 9 p.m. | The National | $30+ | Dance the night away.
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 | Sat., March 19 | 3 p.m. | The Byrd Theatre | $8 | See the first part of the final installment of Potterthon. ⚡️
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 | Sat., March 19 | 7 p.m. | The Byrd Theatre | $8 | The final installment of Potterthon. ⚡️
Richmond Reptile Expo | Sat., March 19 | 9 a.m.-3 p.m. | Richmond Raceway Complex | $8 | Chat with your friendly neighborhood lizards, snakes, turtles + hundreds more rad reptiles. 🐍
From Scotland’s Highlands | Sat., March 19, Sun., March 20 + Wed., March 23 | Times vary | Carpenter Theatre | $20+ | The Richmond Symphony’s sixth Masterworks concert features the soaring tones of Scottish music, led by composer Valentina Peleggi. 🎻
Drag Brunch | Sat., March 19 | 11 a.m. | Richmond Music Hall, 619 E. Main St. | $20+ | Buy tickets by the table to see Sweet Pickles, Desiree Dik, and Javon Love perform in a show hosted by Chicki Parm.
Spring Migration | Sat., March 19 | 8:30 a.m. | Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens | $17, members free | Walk around + learn how birds use the gardens to rest, refuel, and continue the journey north. 🐤
Caturday Night Fever Arts and Treasures Auction | Sat., March 19 | 7-10 p.m. | Children’s Museum of Richmond Downtown, 2626 W. Broad St. | $50+ | Help raise money for the cats + kittens living safe and sound at Richardson’s Rescue.
Virginia Black Dance Festival | Sat., March 19 | 9-4 p.m. | Dogtown Dance Theatre, 109 W. 15th St. | $10+ | Learn and experiment with different styles of African-based dance through workshops and interactive classes.
Sunday, March 20
The Women | Sun., March 20 | 2 p.m. | The Byrd Theatre | $8 | Norma Shearer, Joan Crawford, and Rosalind Russell lead this big screen classic. 🍿
Pop-Up Cleanup | Sun., March 20 | 12 p.m. | Great Shiplock Park, 2803 Dock St. | Free | Clean up litter in the park and meet new friends at this Keep Virginia Cozy event.
Mon., March 21 - Sun., March 27
Monday, March 21
VCU Improv: A Night of Unscripted Comedy | Mon., March 21 | 7:30 p.m. | Shafer Street Playhouse, 221 N. Shafer St. | Free | Giggle and gaff at four of VCU’s premiere improv troupes, featuring Black Brown & Honey, Running AMok, Toxic Shock, and Wait, Did They Just Kiss?
Body Movement Techniques: Leads and Follows | Mon, March 21 | 8 p.m. | Salsa Connection Dance Company, 109 W. 15th St. | $10+ | If you have a little salsa experience but want to try out some complex moves, this is the class for you. 💃
Tuesday, March 22
Soccer Mommy | Tues., March 22 | 7:30 p.m. | The National | $23+ | The indie artist will play a show with Peel Dream Magazine. 🎶
Star Trek | Tues., March 22 | 7p.m. | The Byrd Theatre | $8 | See the 2009 film + stay for a discussion from Dr. Robin Ashworth on how science fiction has influenced present day technologies. 🍿
Celtic Woman: Postcards from Ireland | Tues., March 22 | 7 p.m. | Altria Theater | $42+ | Celebrate the rich musical history of the Emerald Isle.
Studio Three | Tues., March 22-Sun., March 27 | Times vary | Richmond Ballet, 407 E. Canal St. | $25 | Enjoy new works by Jennifer Archibald, Sarah Ferguson, and Katarzyna Skarpetowska. 🩰
Culinary Evening: Spring Fling with Chef Anne | Tues., March 22 | 6 p.m. | Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens | $65+ | Executive Chef Anne Maury Haapala showcases the delights of seasonal spring produce. 🍽
Shockoe Sessions Live | Tues., March 22 | 7:30 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Tune in for a livestream concert of alt country Americana with Tarrant. 🎶
Wednesday, March 23
Pitch Perfect | Wed., March 23 | 7 p.m. | The Byrd Theatre | $8 | Don’t be a treble-maker — get your tickets now. 🎤
Polaris, Like Moths to Flame | Wed., March 23 | 6 p.m. | Canal Club, 1545 E. Cary St. | $18+ | Find a new favorite in these Aussie rockers.
Bats, Hotspit, Catie Lausten, Whitney And The Saying Goes | Wed., March 23 | 7 p.m. | The Camel | Four bands with groovy, folksy vibes. 🎶
Audio Mixing Q+A with Rob Byers | Wed., March 23 | 6 p.m. | Virtual | Free, RSVP | Join the VPM + ICA Community Media Center for a free session with podcast audio engineer Rob Byers.
Thursday, March 24
Succulent & Sangria | Thurs., March 24 | 6:30 p.m. | PlantHouse RVA, 2100 W. Cary St. | $40 | Sip and start a plant family you can take home. 🍷
Melissa Aldana Quartet | Thurs., March 24 | 7:30 p.m. | Modlin Center for the Arts, 453 Westhampton Way | $25 | This award-winning Chilean saxophonist uses her South American heritage as an inspiration for her jazz. 🎷
Food Truck Lineup | Thurs., March 24-Sun., March 27 | 2 p.m. | Väsen Brewing Company, 3331 Moore St. | Cost of purchase | Zorch Pizza, Smashed RVA, 1115 Mobile Kitchen + 191 Smokery will park by the brewery over the weekend.
The Material World of Eyre Hall | Thurs., March 24 | 12 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Architectural historian Carl R. Lounsbury leads a discussion on Chesapeake history, hosted by the VMHC.
Friday, March 25
Eli Young Band | Fri., March 25 | 8 p.m. | The National | $23+ | Grab your boots and cowboy hats and get ready to jam out to this country band. 🎶
The Vote | Fri., March 25 | 2-3 p.m. | Online, RSVP | Free | Maymont celebrates 100 years of women’s suffrage through a discussion with historian Elvatrice Parker Belsches.
Kokedama | Fri., March 25 | 6:30 p.m. | PlantHouse RVA, 2100 W. Cary St. | $25 | Even experienced plant parents can learn something new while creating a Japanese moss ball.
Cris Jacobs with Chris Leggett & The Copper Line | Fri., March 25 | 7 p.m. | The Broadberry | $18+ | Double the rock ‘n’ roll, double the fun. 🎶
Ellevator with Tyler Meacham | Fri., March 25 | 7 p.m. | Richmond Music Hall, 619 E. Main St. | $10 | An evening of indie pop.
Saturday, March 26
Church Hill Irish Festival | Sat., March 26-Sun., March 27 | Historic Church Hill | $5 | It all starts with an opening parade Saturday at 10 a.m. 🍀
Dark Star Orchestra | Sat., March 26 | 8 p.m. | The National | $27+ | A Grateful Dead experience 20+ years in the making.
Fires of Ascension | Sat., March 26 | 7:30 p.m. | Firehouse Theatre, 1609 W. Broad St. | $10+ | See the three-piece hard rock band. 🎸
Swansboro Playground Beautification | Sat., March 26 | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | 3055 Logandale Ave. | Free | Wear clothes-toed shoes to this volunteer clean up event. 🌏
Skydog: An Allman Brothers Tribute | Sat., March 26 | 7 p.m. | The Broadberry | $15+ | A local tribute to the Florida rock band. 🍑
Shred Flintstone, Blunt, Magic Wand, and Wallpaper | Sat., March 26 | 7 p.m. | Richmond Music Hall, 619 E. Main St. | $12 | Dream pop, electronic pop, and lo-fi. 🎶
Plant Party: Staghorn Ferns | Sat., March 26 | 3 p.m. | Gallery5, 200 W. Marshall St. | $25 | Prepare a scrap wood home for this epiphyte houseplant. 🪴
Virginia Daffodil Society Show | Sat., March 26 | 2-5 p.m. | Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens | Free entry | See hundreds of prize-worthy daffodils + expert growers. 🌼
Sunday, March 27
The Hill Topper 5k | Sun., March 27 | 9 a.m. | Historic Church Hill | $35 | The route ends in the middle of the Church Hill Irish Festival + the race benefits Robinson Theater Community Arts Center. 👟
Irish Festival | Sun., March 27 | 1-4 p.m. | Historic St. John’s Church, 2401 E. Broad St. | Price with admission | Experience how Irish colonists would have celebrated their heritage.
Secret Garden Terrarium | Sun., March 27 | 4:30-6 p.m. | PlantHouse RVA, 2100 W. Cary St. | $55 | Build a full terrarium with a variety of plants, led by PlantHouse experts.
Bet on Yourself LLC Presents: VA Got Bounce feat. Flyboi Keno | Sun., March 27 | 8 p.m. | The Broadberry | $15 | Throw it back to the 1990s with this bounce hip-hop concert. 🎶
Liam Kazar | Sun., March 27 | 7 p.m. | The Camel, 1621 W. Broad St. | $8 | A night with the Chicago-based musician. 🎶
Spring Market | Sat., March 26 | 6 p.m. | Gallery5, 200 W. Marshall St. | Free entry | Local vendors, happy hour drinks + live tunes.
Phil Wright | Sat., March 26 | 12-4 p.m. | Motivation Church, 3904 Old Hopkins Rd. | $30+ | Don’t miss out on rocking with Chicken Nuggets, Parent Jam and Advanced. 🎶
Mon., March 28 - Thurs., March 31
Monday, March 28
The Midnight | Mon., March 28 | 7:30 p.m. | The National | $25+ | An electronic dance music show featuring NIGHTLY. 🎶
Richmond Diversity Virtual Career Fair | Mon., March 28 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Virtual | Free, RSVP | Register to attend this hiring event.
Tuesday, March 29
Choir Boy, Riki, Keep, Hypercolor | Tues., March 29 | 7 p.m. | The Camel, 1621 W. Broad St. | Dream pop and DJ sets.
Andy Shauf with Helena Deland | Tues., March 29 | 7 p.m. | Richmond Music Hall, 619 E. Main St. | $20 | A night with the indie singer-songwriter. 🎶
Between the Lines: Tidewater | Tues., March 29 | 7 p.m. | Discuss the novel “Tidewater” with Shaleigh Howells from the Pamunkey Indian Museum & Cultural Center. 📚
Garden Club of Virginia’s Daffodil Day | Tues., March 29 | 2 p.m. | Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens | This year’s theme is “The British are Coming!” 🌼
Shockoe Sessions Live | Tues., March 29 | 7:30 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Tune in for a livestream concert psychedelic reggae rock with Space Koi. 🎶
Wednesday, March 30
Henry Rollins | Wed., March 30 | 7:30 p.m. | The National | $18+ | Part of the “Good To See You” tour.
The Matrix | Wed., March 30 | 7 p.m. | The Byrd Theatre | $8 | The choice to see this 1999 classic at the Byrd is an illusion. 💊
Drug Church, One Step Closer, Soul Blind, Lurk | Wed., March 30 | 6:30 p.m. | The Broadberry | $16 | A night of post-hardcore.
Holy F**k | Wed., March 30 | 7 p.m. | The Camel, 1621 W. Broad St. | $16 | Catch this Toronto-based electronica band. 🎶
Will Hoge with Liz Longley | Wed., March 30 | 7 p.m. | Richmond Music Hall, 619 E. Main St. | $17 | A night of pop + folk.
Thursday, March 31
Bob Moses | Thurs., March 31 | 7:30 p.m. | The National | $23+ | The electronic duo plays with Amtrac. 🎵
DuPont Brass w/ Big B and TeezySoDope | Thurs., March 31 | 7 p.m. | Richmond Music Hall, 619 E. Main St. | $10 | Hip-hop, jazz, and R&B. 🎶
Garden to Glass: Spring Shrugs | Thurs., March 31 | 6 p.m. | Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens | $52+ | Local mixologist Beth Dixon will demonstrate how to make strawberry-rhubarb + blueberry-ginger shrubs. 🍓