Virginia Cider Week Celebration | 5 p.m. | Buskey Cider | Free entry | Cheers to local cider with Alistair Reece, author of “Virginia Cider: A Scrumptious History,” and sample a flight.
The English Country House Today | 6 p.m. | Virtual | $5 | Join decorative arts expert Tom Savage as he reflects on the style and design of English country houses during this Wilton House Museum program.
Friday, Nov. 22
Jazz Night with Mike Hawkins | 7-11 p.m. | Gallery5 | Free | VIP tables are available for purchase to level up your evening of jazz.
Seagrove Pottery Festival Weekend (two locations) | Through Sunday, Nov. 24 | Times vary by date | Participating pottery shops in Seagrove | $5+ | Two festivals celebrate the traditions of pottery in Seagrove, NC for shopping throughout the weekend before Thanksgiving.*
Saturday, Nov. 23
Lights Up! Youth Series | 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Pine Camp Cultural Arts and Community Center | Free | Youth of all ages are invited to attend free visual + performing arts workshops after a performance by Mary Manzari, Dogwood Dance Project, and 804 Dance Place.*
An Afternoon of Mystery | 2-4 p.m. | Barnes and Noble Chesterfield Towne Center | Free | Join authors K.L. Murphy, Josh Pachter, Heather Weidner, T.J. O’Connor, and Michael Rigg for a book signing.
Kind Hearted Strangers | 7-11:30 p.m. | The Broadberry | $15+ | Rock out with the dynamic band, plus Mackenzie Roark & The Hotpants and The Simplicity.
🚂 All aboard for trains, science, and holiday enchantment
Presented by Science Museum of Virginia
Families will enjoy watching locomotives travel through detailed landscapes + miniature cities. | Photos provided by Science Museum of Virginia
Bring the whole family — or rediscover your inner child — at the Science Museum of Virginia’s 47th Annual Model Railroad Show. It’s tracking to have all the bells and whistles you could ever dream of.
From Friday, Nov. 29 to Sunday, Dec. 1, guests can marvel at model trains zipping through intricate displays, each carefully crafted by some of Virginia’s top hobbyists. Think: Unique setups featuring LEGO bricks, Star Wars, UFOs, and more.
This year, the Science Museum is pulling out all the stops with exciting new additions, including:
An interactive family train yard (where future engineers can play with a variety of train sets)
Blacksmith demos, showing how locomotive engine parts are made
Pro tip: To manage traffic flow, the Science Museum of Virginia is offering timed tickets for the Model Railroad Show. Reserve tickets online before the event to secure your preferred entry time.
Kabana Rooftop announced that it will close its doors on Jan. 1. The restaurant and bar, located on the 20th floor of Hilton’s Hampton Inn and Suites and Homewood Suites, opened in 2016.
Sports
More than 900 boxers will head to the Greater Richmond Convention Center next month for the 2024 USA Boxing National Championships. The competition kicks off Monday, Dec. 16 and continues through Saturday, Dec. 21. Tickets start at $10 and will be available at will call.
Civic
You have a little over a week to submit your ideas for the Richmond People’s Budget. Proposals for improving your neighborhood using city funds can be submitted online through Saturday, Nov. 30, or you can fill out a comment card at your local library branch through Wednesday, Nov. 27.
Development
Eight new homes are coming to Church Hill North along North 33rd Street. The construction will include replacing a set of six apartments which have been condemned by the city. Half of the new homes are planned to have three bedrooms, and the other half will have four. (Richmond BizSense)
Cause
The Puritan Cleaners Coats For Kids drive continues through the end of November. Drop off coats at any Puritan location. Donations will be cleaned and repaired before being taken to the Salvation Army.
Award
Veteran local photographer Scott Elmquist will receive the 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award from the Society of Professional Journalists (Virginia Pro Chapter). Elmquist, currently the senior photographer for Style Weekly and VPM News, has been with Style since 1999. (Style Weekly)
Regional
The Chesapeake Bay is one step closer to becoming a National Recreation Area. The US Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources voted to advance the bill, which would expand public access and preservation resources for the Bay.
Seasonal
Grab your fellow runners, walkers, and Santa lovers and get ready to jingle all the way through 3+ miles of Walton Park neighborhood’s tacky holiday home displays, because the Tacky Light Run is back and unstylish as ever. Psst... register before prices increase tomorrow, Nov. 22.*
Shop
A sports gift your kids won’t put down: Dribbleup’s top-selling Smart Basketball. Unlock thousands of interactive drills led by real coaches — it’s 60% off for the holidays.*
The Buy
The Buy
An oversized knit sweater that’s 52% off for Amazon’s early Black Friday sale. Get it in multiple colors, like almond, army green, and rust.
If you want to see Scott Elmquist’s work in person, “Portraits: The Style Weekly Photograph Archive” is open at The Valentine through May. Admission is free every Thursday.
