• Matt Maltese | Monday, March 18 | 7 p.m. | Canal Club, 1545 E. Cary St., Richmond | $31 | The Army, The Navy joins the indie pop artist is on the Touring Just To Tour.

• Virginia’s Executive Mansion Webinar | Tuesday, March 19 | 10:30-11:30 a.m. | Virtual | Free | Kyndall Drumheller of the Virginia War Memorial will speak with Deputy Butler and Mansion Historian, Martin Townes, about the mansion’s rich history and legacy.
• Studio Two: New Works Festival | Tuesday, March 19-Sunday, March 24 | Times vary | Richmond Ballet Studio Theatre, 407 E. Canal St., Richmond | $25 | Four innovative creators take on the challenge of choreographing an original work in just 25 hours.

• Trivia Night to Benefit The READ Center | Wednesday, March 20 | 6-8 p.m. | New York Deli, 2920 W. Cary St., Richmond | Cost of purchase | Play trivia, mingle, and enjoy refreshments while learning about this nonprofit’s work to provide adult literary services to Richmonders.
• Spafford | Wednesday, March 20 | 6:30 p.m. | The Broadberry, 2729 W. Broad St., Richmond | $20 | The jam band will play with Space Koi.
• “Parasite” | Wednesday, March 20 | 7 p.m. | The Byrd Theatre, 2908 W. Cary St., Richmond | $9 | See Bong Joon-ho’s 2019 Best Picture winner on the big screen.

• Meet ChamberRVA | Thursday, March 21 | 3:45-5 p.m. | Fogo De Chão Brazilian Steakhouse, 11221 W. Broad St., Richmond | Free | Register to meet members of the team and network with other business professionals.
• Sam Reed Sings | Thursday, March 21 | 8 p.m. | Gallery5, 200 W. Marshall St., Richmond | $15 | Join the local singer for a night of original tunes.

What we tried:

• The Carytown location of Baker’s Crust, a Virginia Beach-based chain, has closed after 26 years in business. It has yet to be announced what will become of the space, which shares a building with Starbucks. (Richmond BizSense)

• The Kickers started their season strong with a win in Spokane on Saturday. Looking to cheer on the undefeated Roos? Tickets are still available for their home opener against South Georgia Tormenta FC this Saturday, March 23.
• The Kickers started their season with a match against Spokane Velocity FC on Saturday. Though they didn’t get the result they wanted, they’ve still got a chance to make a splash at their home opener this Saturday, March 23. Tickets are still available.

• Quarry is hosting two events this week featuring out-of-town guests. There will be a free poetry reading with Jessica Q. Stark and Sommer Browning tomorrow at 7 p.m. Then, on Saturday, March 23 at 2 p.m., artist Thomas Little will discuss his method of melting down guns to make ink — admission is $15.

• A new initiative aims to increase the number of paramedics in Franklin County by giving aspiring paramedics the chance to learn on the job. The Paramedic Apprenticeship Program comes from a collaboration between VCU, the Franklin Center, Carilion Clinic, and others. (Richmond Times-Dispatch)

• Archaeological researchers at Jamestown are seeking new ways to understand the area’s history through Indigenous perspectives. Many artifacts have been discovered to help better understand the settlement’s history through the eyes of those who lived there first. (VPM)

• Sun’s out, fun’s out. From shrimp-eating contests to Gullah cultural celebrations, enjoy an array of fun events + festivals this spring and summer in Mount Pleasant — including the Blessing of the Fleet & Seafood Festival in April and the Sweetgrass Festival in July. Grab your shades + plan your getaway.*

• Zorch Pizza | Fans of this New York-style pizzeria rocked the vote last week and secured their favorite pie a spot in the finals over 8 1/2.
• Belmont Pizzeria | By a narrow margin of just six votes, Belmont Pizzeria edged out Pupatella to advance again. Can it make it all the way?