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The Games are coming to a close. | Photo via Pexels
Shocking upsets, personal confessions, and cheating accusations. Any guesses what we’re talking about? This year’s 2026 Winter Olympics has been full of controversy, and the theatrics aren’t over yet.
The Closing Ceremony takes place this Sunday, Feb. 22, and WHAS 11 will be covering the spectacle. After that, if you’re going to miss the drama, here are a few on-stage productions we’ve got our eye on:
A taste of Broadway is coming to Derby City as “Beauty and the Beast”takes over the stage for a six-day stint at the Altria Theater, beginning on Tuesday, March 3.
Richmond Ballet’s “Moving Art Three” returns to the VMFA for six rapidly choreographed shows starting on Thursday, March 19.
Richmond Shakespeare will continue its 27th season with a gripping, three-week production of “Macbeth” beginning on Thursday, March 26.
Richmond Women’s Basketball vs. La Salle Explorers | 2-4 p.m. | Robins Center | $8+ | Richmond women’s basketball team hosts the La Salle Explorers on Senior Day. Join this celebration of the 2026 senior class at the Robins Center — tip off is at 2 p.m.*
Wednesday, March 25
VCU Symphony with Concerto Competition Winners | 7-8:30 p.m. | W. E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts | $5+ | The Symphony will be joined by concerto competition winners Arowyn Almeida (cello) and Viet Dao (piano) — the performance will include works by Farrenc, Chopin, Elgar, and Glazunov.*
Attend a free concert at Allianz Amphitheater (no strings attached). Riverrock announced its 2026 festival music lineup yesterday, and all 11 performances are free and open to the public. Check out the lineup, and mark your calendars for the weekend of May 15-17.
Open
Another day, another new cafe. Griffin, a Yemeni-style coffeehouse and bakery, is in the midst of a soft opening at its new Carytown space (formerly Claudia’s Bake Shop). Take a sneak peek at the space + menu items.
List
In celebration of Black History Month, Richmond’s Blk Va Theatre Alliance put together a list of spring theater productions you can look forward to in the River City. “Hi Hat Hattie” at Glen Allen’s Cultural Arts Center is coming up next week, and you might want to act fast. One of the two showings is nearly sold out.
Cause
Southside’s Blackwell Park is in the midst of a glow-up. Major construction upgrades — including a new community garden — wrapped last year, but beautification is still in full swing. Next step: A volunteer workday to officially bring the community garden to life on Saturday, March 28.
Trending
“Make your pilgrimage now.” Locals are making light of the dirt-stained ice mounds sticking around long after last month’s winter storm — specifically, this haunting landmark at Lombardy Kroger, which Reddit commenters have dubbed the “Sacred Slush Queen” and “Frosty the Dirtman.”
Job
Are you an animal lover? Richmond Animal League is hiring for five roles, including Chief Operating Officer, Veterinary Assistant, and Clinic Administrative Assistant. See the full list of current job openings. Oh, and you should also see Pokey Lafarge.
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Wax Moon Records in Scott’s Addition unveiled its latest pinball addition: Cirqus Voltaire. That’s all; we just thought it looked cool, and you should go try it out.
A set of shower steamers with 11 unique scents like jasmine, chamomile, lavender, and mint. The variety lets you tailor the experience to your mood: a relaxing spa night, a midday pick-me-up, or an energizing morning reset. Bonus: They make great gifts.
Which of these local parks is getting a ~21-acre expansion?
Abandoned after a poolhouse fire in 2021, the former Tuckahoe Village Recreation Association pool and tennis courts will become the site of Tuckahoe Creek Park’s new shelter and parking area. | Photo by RICtoday
Plenty of our readers are locked in on local park news. Just short of the halfway mark, 48% of you guessed correctly. Tuckahoe Creek Park is due for a ~21-acre expansion, including a new boardwalk, fishing pier, shelter, and parking area, as well as increased wetland access via kayak and paddle launches.
If you stop by Wax Moon to try out the new pinball machine, you might as well double down and visit DawnStar Video Games on the other side of the block. They have a new employee... and he’s really cute.
PS: Thank you for the celebratory messages throughout my editor anniversary week!
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