Weekend Top 10

The Rink at West Broad Village will operate, weather permitting, from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. Dec. 29, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Dec. 30 and from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Dec. 31. Cost is $10 for adults and $8 for children 10 and under; skate rental and skate aid are $5 each. Beer, wine and snacks will be available on Friday and Saturday nights. For details, visit www.westbroadvillageicerink.com or www.facebook.com/TheRinkWBV.

DEC 30

Glen Allen Library will present “Drive-In Movie” from 11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Get out of the house and decorate your very own box car in this fun program for children ages three and up. After creating cars, the group will read a story and watch a short movie. Space is limited due to room capacity. For details, call 501-1950 ext. 4 or visit www.henricolibrary.org.

DEC 31

Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden’s New Year’s Eve Family Frolic will take place from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Enjoy live music and a parade, make your own New Year’s party hat and have photos taken with the Garden Keeper. Be a part of the Garden’s annual tradition of “rolling in the New Year” by rolling down the hill to the Cochrane Rose Garden. All activities, including GardenFest of Lights from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., are included with Garden admission which is $8 to $13. For details, call 262-9887 or visit www.lewisginter.org.

ComedySportz Richmond, 8906-H W. Broad St., will offer two shows on New Year’s Eve: an all-ages early show at 7 p.m. and a late show at 10 p.m. The early show will feature a milk and Twinkie toast for the young; the late show includes a free champagne toast for the 21+ crowd. Adult beverage sales at both shows will benefit CJ’s Thumbs Up Foundation. Tickets are $16 to $20 for the early show and $20 to $24 for the late show. Advance reservations are recommended. For details, visit www.cszrichmond.com.

The Children’s Museum of Richmond – Short Pump, located in Short Pump Town Center, will celebrate Noon Year’s Eve from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be character appearances, education stations, art projects, a countdown to noon celebration and more. The museum will close at 2 p.m. and resume regular operating hours on New Year’s Day. The event is included with museum admission. For details, visit www.c-mor.org.

The Tin Pan, 8982 Quioccasin Rd., will host a New Year’s Eve Bash with The Skip Castro Band. There are three dinner reservation times to choose from -  7 p.m., 7:30 p.m. or 8 p.m. – with the show starting at 8:30 p.m. The Skip Castro Band, known for their love of rhythm ‘n blues, swing, boogie woogie and rock ‘n roll, is celebrating their 40^th anniversary. Tickets are $45 in advance and $50 at the door and include a champagne toast; dinner is additional. For details, call 447-8189 or visit www.tinpanrva.com.

Ring in the New Year with comedian Leonard Ouzts at the Richmond Funny Bone at Short Pump Town Center. Ouzts is a native of South Carolina and current resident of Chesapeake, Va. His mentors include Micah "Bamm Bamm" White, Bodacious, Angus Black and Alycia Cooper. Ouzts’ long term aspirations include acting, major tours, and possibly writing a book about his experiences. Show times are 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. Dinner and “Ring in the New Year” packages are available. For ticket options and prices, visit www.richmondfunnybone.com.

Rigby’s Jig, 5470 W. Broad St., will host a New Year’s Eve Dance Party from 8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. There will be lots of food, fun and dancing. No experience or partner required. Cost is $30. For details, call 864-2300 or visit www.rigbysjig.com.

PumpHouse will perform at Rare Olde Times, 10602 Patterson Ave., from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Based in Richmond, PumpHouse puts their own creative flair on traditional blues, R&B and rock. Featuring Wayne Chaplin on guitar, Lutha Lucas on vocals, Pete Daniel on bass guitar, Chris Leitch on trombone/keyboard and vocals, Junie Carter on saxophone, and super percussionist James Bannow on drums. The NYE dinner special is $40 and includes champagne or sparkling cider toast. There is no cover charge. For details, call 750-1346 or visit www.facebook.com/rareoldetimes.

American Legion Post 233, 8088 Recreation Rd. in Varina, will host a New Year’s Eve Party. Loose Gravel will perform from 8 p.m. to midnight. Doors open at 6 p.m. BYOB. Tickets are $20 per person. For details, call 572-3124.