FAMILY

Richmond Reptile Expo

Sat, April 8th: 9am-3pm

Richmond Raceway Complex

600 E. Laburnum Avenue, Richmond

Family-friendly show for reptiles, amphibians, and other exotic animal enthusiasts. Displays, supplies, feeders, enclosures, and so much more!

Oyster Roast

Sat, April 8th: 12pm-10pm

Trapezium Brewing Company

423 3rd Street, Petersburg

Our Annual Oyster Roast is back on April 8th! Join us for live music, cold beer & oysters– serving them up raw or steamed--while supplies last!

Fusing

16 West Old Street, Petersburg, VA 23803 Mon.

Hamilton

Tue, April 11th: 7:30pm-10:30pm

Altria Theater

6 N. Laurel Street, Richmond

HAMILTON is the story of America then, told by America now. Featuring a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B and Broadway, HAMILTON has taken the story of American founding father Alexander Hamilton and created a revolutionary moment in theatre—a musical that has had a profound impact on culture, politics, and education. With book, music, and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, direction by Thomas Kail, choreography by Andy Blankenbuehler, and musical supervision and orchestrations by Alex Lacamoire, HAMILTON is based on Ron Chernow’s acclaimed biography. It has won Tony®, Grammy®, and Olivier Awards, the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, and an unprecedented special citation from the Kennedy Center Honors.

2023 Smithfield VA

Wine & Brew Fest

Sat, April 15th: 12pm-5pm Windsor Castle Park 705 Cedar Street, Smithfield

Early bird individual tickets on sale NOW! See website for info on general admission ticket releases, sponsorships, party chalets & reserved tables. Proceeds benefit over 60 organizations.

Doswell Pro Rodeo

Fri, April 14th & Sat, April 15th: 8pm

Meadow Event Park

13111 Dawn Boulevard, Doswell

Pro Rodeo is back April 14th and 15th! Show starts at 8:00pm both nights, gates open at 6:30pm. Bull Riding, Bronc Riding, and Barrel Racing action. The event is rain or shine. Kids 5 and under get in free with a paying adult and do not need a ticket. Tickets available on eventbrite Adults $15, Kids 6 - 12 years old $10. Concessions are available on site.

90th Historic Virginia Garden Week

Sat, April 15th - Sat, April 22nd Regional

For one week in April, visitors will tour inspired private landscapes, public gardens and historic sites across Virginia, enjoying our beautiful state at the peak of spring. In addition, more than 1,000 world-class floral arrangements created by Garden Club of Virginia members will enhance tour properties. This beloved statewide event will include 29 unique tours organized and hosted by 48 member clubs located from the foothills of the Shenandoah Valley all the way to the beaches of Tidewater. Visit vagardenweek.org for list of tours, sites, and ticket prices.

Free Parking

Bustin Loose

Sat, April 15th: 7pm10pm Holy Mackerel

700 Jordan Point Road, Prince George

Come dance and sing with Bustin Loose!!

Reggae at the Rivah Music Festival

Sat, April 22nd: 2pm

Appomattox Boat Harbor

1604 Fine Street, Prince George

Multiple Bands - Cold Adult Beverages - Food Trucks -

Bring folding chairs or blankets to sit by the rivah and listen to the music. Charge tickets on Eventbrite or pay cash / CashApp / Venmo at the gate.

Music in the Galleries

Sun, April 16th: 3pm

Virginia Museum of Fine Arts

200 N. Arthur Ashe Boulevard, Richmond

Experience works of art in VMFA’s galleries as the Richmond Symphony serenades your visit with a live performance. A collaboration between VMFA and the Richmond Symphony. Conducted by Chia-Hsuan Lin.

Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Cinderella” & “How to Succeed in High School Without Really Trying”

Tue, April 25th & Wed, April 26th: 7pm Perkinson Center for the Arts 11810 Centre Street, Chester - Come see Millwood School’s spring drama performances! Middle school drama students will bring a performance with tips and tricks for making your way through high school with the least amount of effort possible. Then, students from 4th through 12th grade will take the stage in song, dance, and a little bit of magic to bring you a twist to the classic story of Cinderella.

Richmond Symphony: Mozart

and More

Fri, April 28th: 7:30pm

Perkinson Center for the Arts

11810 Centre Street, Chester

Today, more than 200 years after his passing, the music of Mozart still speaks to us, moves us, and leaves us breathless. Valentina Peleggi conducts Mozart’s magnificent Symphony No. 36, the “Linz.” Plus, two exhilarating musical declarations: from our own time: Damien Geter’s “I Said What I Said”. And the Chamber Symphony of Shostakovich, arranged from his defiant Eighth String Quartet.

Herbs Galore & More!

Sat, April 29th: 8am-3pm

Maymont - 1700 Hampton Street, Richmond

Find everything you need to spice up your garden at Richmond’s favorite plant sale, Herbs Galore! Bring a roomy wagon to carry home the bounty of herbs, annuals, perennials, vegetables, and even trees, plus garden accessories and garden-inspired goodies from dozens of nurseries and specialty vendors. Enjoy a day spread out on the Carriage House Lawn, browsing the wares of more than 60 vendors for rare or popular plants and unique gift items, many featuring ginger, the 2023 Herb of the Year! Bring the whole family and enjoy delicious offerings from local food trucks and live music while you shop, plus mini-tours of the Maymont Mansion!

Nightrain: The Guns

N Roses Experience

Nightrain, The Guns N’ Roses Experience pays tribute to one of the most iconic bands in history. This act gives a night of high energy rock ‘n roll that never lets up. Nightrain plays each song from the Appetite For Destruction album with stunning accuracy in regards to both attitude and Music. But it doesn’t stop there. they play all the hits and most requested songs from the entire Guns N’ Roses discography.

Casting Crowns

Sun, April 30th: 6:30pm

Altria Theater

6 N. Laurel Street, Richmond

Multi-platinum selling Grammy winners Casting Crowns will take their powerful live performances on the road this spring with The Healer Tour. Featuring hit songs from the band’s current chart-topping Healer album (“Scars In Heaven,” “Crazy People”), concert goers will also experience a night of worship like no other with some of the group’s most beloved songs like “Only Jesus,” “Nobody,” “Praise You In This Storm,” “East To West” and many more.