Journey under the skin

Mind over and matter

• How activities like tai chi and yoga boost our health
• The muscle dynamics behind sports, like skateboarding and soccer
• The grace and balance of figure skating
• How music can improve your mood and physical well-being
• And more

• “Marcel the Shell with Shoes On” | Thursday, June 13 | 7 p.m. | The Byrd Theatre, 2908 W. Cary St., Richmond | $9 | Fun fact: Marcel co-creator Dean Fleischer Camp grew up in Henrico.

• Love is Love | Friday, June 14 | 4-6 p.m. | Belmont Recreation Center, 1600 Hilliard Rd., Richmond | Free | This all-ages Pride celebration will include art and crafts, games, and other activities.
• Furnace Pizza Pop Up | Friday, June 14 | 4-10 p.m. | Benchtop Brewing, 434 Hull St., Richmond | Cost of purchase | Try a slice of pie and enjoy games and a live DJ.
• Friday Cheers | Friday, June 14 | 6-9:30 p.m. | Brown’s Island, S. 7th St., Richmond | $10 | Get your tickets to see Ritchy Mitch and the Coalminers with Deau Eyes.

• “Felicities” Closing Reception | Saturday, June 15 | 5-10 p.m. | Southside Contemporary Art Gallery, 1309 Hull St., Richmond | Free | See the solo exhibition by Franchell Mack Brown before it closes at SCAG.
• Kyle Sparkman | Saturday, June 15 | 7:30-11 p.m. | Get Tight Lounge, 1104 W. Main St., Richmond | $15 | The funk rocker will groove with multi-instrumentalist DJ Harrison and local group Brookhouse.

• The Strange Market | Sunday, June 16 | 1-6 p.m. | Strangeways Brewing, 3110 W. Leigh St., Richmond | Free entry | Swing by the Scott’s Addition brewery to shop handmade decor, art, jewelry, and gifts.

• The salary for a Richmond City Council member will increase from $25,000 per year to $45,000 after this November’s elections. City leaders say the change could remove some of the financial barriers to running for office. Reminder: Every council seat will be on the ballot this Election Day. (Richmond Times-Dispatch)

• Southern Kitchen is relocating to Stony Point Fashion Park. The reservation-only restaurant will have its final day of service in Jackson Ward this Sunday, June 16.

• You’ll now be able to shop PopUp RVA on a daily basis. The local market has leased a 9,000-sqft retail space at Chesterfield Towne Center. It’ll host a rotating array of vendors starting Aug. 1.

• A new pilates studio opens in Midlothian next week. Heather Shaw is moving out of her home studio to start Exquisite House Pilates & Wellness in the Village Place shopping center. (Richmond BizSense)

• A new exhibit opens at Pamplemousse Gallery in the Fan tomorrow. “Colortown USA” is a group exhibit from four artists. Check out the opening reception tomorrow from 6 to 9 p.m. or swing by the gallery Saturday from 12 to 4 p.m.

• The River City Magnolias are hopping into three pools this Saturday, June 15. The amateur water ballet team will perform at Randolph, Blackwell, and Woodville pools. Stick around after the Woodville show to learn some moves.

• The Diamond is bringing back its Movies in the Outfield series. First in the lineup is “Cars,” which will be shown Friday, June 21 at 7 p.m. The other films are “Monsters, Inc.” in August, “Happy Gilmore” in September, and “Hotel Transylvania” in October. Admission is $10.