Weekend Top 10

SEPT 27CAT Theatre, 319 N. Wilkinson Road in Henrico, will present “Art of Murder,” winner of the 2000 Edgar Award for Best Mystery Play, Sept. 27 to Oct. 3. Jack Brooks, an accomplished and eccentric painter, awaits the imminent arrival of his art dealer. The visit doesn’t go well, however, and Jack decides to kill the man. Jack’s wife is reluctant to go along with the plan, but his threat of violence convinces her otherwise. Tickets start at $15. For details, call 262-9760 or visit cattheatre.org.

SEPT 28
Gallmeyer Farms will hold its Fall Festival from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 28-29 at The Pumpkin Patch, 4506 Millers Lane. There will be live music, pick-your-own pumpkins, crafts vendors, local businesses, food and children’s activities including hay rides and pony rides, a free bounce house, and more. Fresh fall vegetables, mums and fall décor will be available to purchase. Admission and parking are free. No pets. Coolers, chairs and picnics welcome. For details, visit gallmeyerfarms.com or follow GallmeyerFarms on Facebook.

St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church, 9801 Fort King Road, will host its Fall Children’s Consignment Sale to benefit the church’s Kidz Kupboard program, which provides weekend meals to local students who might otherwise go without. Items for sale include gently used and new clothing, toys, books, baby gear and more. Hours are 8 a.m. to noon with remaining items at half-price from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Cash or check only. For details, visit myconsignmentsale.com/saumc.

Henrico County will celebrate National Yoga Month with the first Yoga in the Park from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Short Pump Park. Benefits of yoga include increased flexibility, increased muscle strength and tone, improved respiration, weight reduction and more. The event is free, and no registration is required. Participants should bring a yoga mat or towel for practice. For details, call 501-7275 or email bla083@henrico.us.

The English Channel will present an all-new edition of their fab concert experience, “AM/FM Hits of the British Invasion Decade,” from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Henrico Theatre. The group will perform Brit rock, pop and prog hits like the original recordings – an evolution of 10 years of groundbreaking music in two hours’ time. Part of Henrico Live’s 6th season. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at henricolive.com.

The Richmond Funny Bone at Short Pump Town Center will present “Stephan – Magic, Comedy and Stuff with Live Animals” at 2 p.m. Stephan has performed his exclusive magic show for Arthur Ashe, Celion Dion, Adam Sandler, Madonna and Phil Collins, among others. Tickets to this fun, family-friendly comedy and magic show start at $7.50. For details, call 521-8900 or visit richmond.funnybone.com.

U.K. band Bastille will play Virginia Credit Union Live! at Richmond Raceway at 7:30 p.m. Bastille debuted in 2013 with the album “Bad Blood,” which has since sold more than four million albums worldwide. The Grammy-nominated band released “Doom Days” in June. Every online ticket purchased comes with a free copy of the album. Tickets start at $40. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. For details, visit vaculive.com.

SEPT 29
The 6th Annual Party on the Avenues, an outdoor festival celebrating the unique charm and culture of Richmond’s near West End community of Westhampton, will be held from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the intersection of Libbie and Patterson avenues. The event will include live entertainment, local art, vendors and retailers, food and beverages, a Kids Zone and more. Admission is free. For details, visit westhamptonrva.com/partyontheavenues.

The Modlin Center for the Arts at the University of Richmond will present “Nobuntu,” an African concept that values humbleness, love, unity and family from a woman’s perspective, at 3 p.m. They work to transcend racial, tribal, religious, gender and economic boundaries in their native Zimbabwe and around the world by performing Zimbabwean, Afro jazz and gospel songs with minimalistic percussion and traditional instruments. Tickets start at $10. For details, call 289-8980 or visit modlin.richmond.edu.

River Road Church, 8000 River Road, will offer a seminar for parents on “Mindful Screen Time for Healthy Families” from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. VCU counselor Nina Schroder will discuss the value and challenges of navigating technology as well as provide parents with helpful insight into the potential cognitive, social, and mental health effects of high screen use. The seminar is free to attend and is open to parents and grandparents of children of all ages. For details, visit tinyurl.com/MindfulScreenTime.