Seasonal Garden Tour | 10-11 a.m. | Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden | $22 | Bring a friend or go solo on this guided walk through the botanical garden’s enchanting spring blooms.
Thursday, March 27
Shakespeare’s Heroines: A Lecture and Book Signing | 7-8:30 p.m. | Agecroft Hall | $15 | Explore the complexities of Shakespeare’s female characters and head home with a signed book by historian Carol Ann Lloyd.
All Henrico Reads: An Evening with Ruth Reichl | 7-9 p.m. | Henrico Sports & Events Center | Free | Best-selling author Ruth Reichl takes the stage to discuss her culinary career + the art of living deliciously.
Naruto: The Symphonic Experience | 7:30 p.m. | Altria Theater | $28+ | Anime fans are in for a treat with this performance that includes a two-hour “Natuto” montage backed by a live orchestra.
Friday, March 28
Mat 50 w/ Principle Pilates | 7-8 a.m. | Ours | $35 | Enhance the strength and control of your muscles with this 50-minute class, which requires moderate movement experience.
VCU men’s basketball + UR women’s basketball gave it all they had at the NCAA Tournament. VCU fell in a first-round, losing 80-71 to BYU last Thursday. UR advanced to the second round, but was defeated 84-67 by No. 1-ranked UCLA on Sunday.
Civic
Keep yourself up to date with the City of Richmond’s proposed new zoning districts. Take this survey to let the city council know your thoughts, and be sure to submit your feedback by Monday, March 31.
Active
Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10K is back for its annual spring run. The race will take place on Saturday, April 12, and you can sign up now. Looking for somewhere scenic to train? We’ve got a few idyllic spots.
Coming Soon
The Byrd Theatre is installing new + improved balcony seating, which should be ready for guests by Monday, March 31 — the first day of Studio Ghibli Fest. Enjoy the historic theater’s upgraded seating with a screening of “Howl’s Moving Castle” next Monday at 7 p.m.
Wellness
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Try This
Today’s Best voting is in full swing and there is still time to give your two cents. Remember, you can vote once per day. Share the love for your favorite local businesses here.
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City Guide
Spring break round-up
Trail Kids RVA is a great outlet for parents and young explorers to meet new people. | Photo by Trail Kids RVA
Spring break starts next week for most RVA students, and we’re not kidding around with this list of 30+ youth-friendly activities around the 804.
🎨 All about the arts
Visual Arts Center of Richmond, 1812 W. Main St.
Register for classes and campsthat teach kids the basics of sewing, metalworking, stained glass, and more.
Virginia Repertory Theatre, various locations
Sign your shining star up for an immersive week-long camp or a one-day class.
Metro Richmond Zoo, 8300 Beaver Bridge Rd., Moseley
Feed animals, take a ride in the skylift, and get adventurous with the Junior Explorer Course + Treetop Zoofari zipline.
Core memory moment: Kids will remember their first time meeting RVA’s beloved pygmy hippo, Poppy.
Richmond SPCA, 2519 Hermitage Rd.
Kids can tour the humane center, collect take-home crafts, or attend camps.
Pro tip: Middle schoolers can join the Animal Brigade Service Club to get involved in humane education.
Amazon’s Big Spring Sale may last until Monday, March 31, but some of the best discounts are for one-day only. These are some of today’s best Lightning Deals:
I’ve spent several summers as a part-time nanny in RVA, and finding activities for the kiddos can be challenging but rewarding work. My favorite tag-along activities were visiting Pony Pasture (with a picnic in tow), hopping between library branches, and checking out the animals ~for free~ at Maymont. Pro tip: If the Kona Ice truck is there, have your wallet ready.
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What has been your first spring sighting?
48.4%: A bloom 26.6%: A singing bird (or a chorus of them) 9.4%: A car with the windows down + music up 9.4%: Other 6.2%: A bee
Honorable “other” mentions:
“Bunny rabbit”
“Shirtless joggers”
“The spring croakers in Ashton Creek and their nightly chorus”
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