• “Contrasts in Command” Book Talk | Thursday, March 7 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Register to hear Victor Vignola discuss the ramifications of the 1862 Battle of Fair Oaks at this American Civil War Museum program.
• “Apollo 13" | Thursday, March 7 | 7 p.m. | The Byrd Theatre, 2908 W. Cary St., Richmond | $9 | Ron Howard’s 1995 film stars Tom Hanks, Kevin Bacon, and Bill Paxton.

• After 5 Fridays: Taste of Art | Friday, March 8 | 6-8 p.m. | Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, 200 N. Arthur Ashe Blvd., Richmond | Free entry | Explore the art of Willie Anne Wright, consult with two local tarot card readers, and enjoy drink specials.
• Kashus Culpepper | Friday, March 8 | 7 p.m. | Richmond Music Hall, 623 E. Main St., Richmond | $15 | The Alabama singer-songwriter will play with Brendan Walter and Cody Christian.

• Hair Today/Bald Tomorrow Music Festival | Saturday, March 9 | 1-8 p.m. | Center of the Universe Brewing, 11293 Air Park Rd., Ashland | Free entry | The first part of this music festival will include numerous bands, food from El Guapo, and appearances by Nutzy and Nutasha.
• Jouwala Collective | Saturday, March 9 | 9-11:59 p.m. | River City Roll, 939 Myers St., Richmond | Free entry | Jam out with this band that blends traditional African music and spiritual songs with funk, jazz, and electronic influences.

• Atlantic 10 Women’s Basketball Championship Game | Sunday, March 10 | 12 p.m. | Henrico Sports and Events Center, 11000 Telegraph Rd., Glen Allen | $15-$18 | The A10 champions will be crowned at the final game of the tournament.

• Tito’s Taqueria & Bar is now open in the former Mojo’s location near VCU. Owner Tito Padilla told Richmond Magazine last year that the menu will have creative drinks and 15+ varieties of tacos.

• This weekend will be your last chance to dine at Izzy’s Kitchen in the Museum District. The restaurant will close on Saturday, March 9 to focus on wholesale production of its soups, sauces, and provisions.

• A second location of Cafe & Sabor is now open near the intersection of West Broad Street and Hungary Spring Road. The coffee roaster and Colombian bakery is owned by Diego Salazar, who opened its first location on Hull Street in 2017. (Richmond Magazine)

• Another concert has been added to the Groovin’ in the Garden series lineup. Ben Folds will take the Lewis Ginter stage on June 11. Tickets start at $51 and go on sale tomorrow online and in-store at Plan 9 Records.

• $1.65 million. That’s the asking price for the final piece of Mayo Island. It’s the only parcel that isn’t owned by the city, which plans to incorporate the majority of the island into the James River Park System. (Richmond BizSense)

• ~100,000 names are on the 30 different public housing and rent voucher waiting lists managed by Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority. RRHA wants to remove outdated information and is asking users to update their status on the Save Your Spot platform to remain on a list. (Richmond Times-Dispatch)

• It’s almost the end of Invasive Species Awareness Week, but there are still plenty of opportunities to help Friends of the James River Park in its mission curb the environmental impact of non-native species. Check out the schedule and join a cleanup, nature walk, or group bike ride.

• VCU women’s basketball guard Sarah Te-Biasu was named Atlantic 10 Player of the Year this week. The senior led the Rams with 15.6 points per game overall and 17.3 points per game against conference opponents. See Te-Biasu in action at the A10 Championship in Henrico this week.

• Virginia Opera will open its 50th anniversary season in the fall with “Don Giovanni” instead of “Twilight of the Gods.” The company cited economic considerations for the program change. “Don Giovanni” will come to the Dominion Energy Center Oct. 12-13.

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What to know

• TSA | RIC recommends arriving at the airport — if you’re traveling during non-peak periods — around 90 minutes prior to departure. It should only take you 15 minutes or so to get through security. For peak periods — think weekends and holidays — shoot for two hours.
• Map it out | If you’re like us and need to completely visualize a place before you step foot inside, these maps of the entire airport will be your saving grace.
• Food and drink | Enjoy a beer and a sandwich at Cross Grain Brewhouse, fuel up with Cheeburger Cheeburger, or grab a cup of joe from Ironclad Coffee Roasters.