Weekend Top 10

NOV 22Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden will present the Dominion Energy GardenFest of Lights nightly from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Nov. 22 to Jan. 6 (closed Thanksgiving and Dec. 24-25). The annual event features one million lights, botanical decorations, model trains, holiday dinners, family activities and more. This year’s theme, “Magic in the Air,” will highlight things that fly – from natural wonders (birds and butterflies) and man-made inventions (kites and spaceships) to mythical creatures (unicorns and flying pigs). GardenFest for Fidos, special nights when leashed dogs are allowed, will be held Dec. 5 and Jan. 2. A $2 suggested “pet admission” benefits the Richmond SPCA. Tickets are $5 to $13. For details, call 262-9887 or visit lewisginter.org. *** The Capitol Steps will return to The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen with their newest production, “The Lyin’ Kings,” at 7 p.m. Nov. 22, 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. Nov. 23 and at 2:30 p.m. Nov. 24. The Washington, D.C.-based comedy troupe that began as a group of Senate staffers will tackle both sides of the political spectrum with a creative blend of music and comedy. Tickets are $47. For details, call 261-ARTS or visit artsglenallen.com. *** The Saint Gertrude Alumnae Association Board will present the 9th Annual Holly Spree Shoppers Market from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Nov. 22 and from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 23 at Saint Gertrude High School, 3215 Stuart Avenue. Over 40 local vendors will offer a variety of hand-crafted and unique gifts including clothing, jewelry, Christmas items, pet accessories, couture baby items, candles, food and more. Tickets for the “Pre-Spree” on Nov. 22 are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Admission is free on Nov. 23. For details, visit saintgertrude.org/hollyspree. *** The Douglas Freeman Players will present “The Crucible,” Arthur Miller’s tale of the Salem Witch Trials, at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 22-23 at Freeman High School, 8701 Three Chopt Road. Tickets are $10 in advance or $12 at the door. For details, email dsftheater@gmail.com or follow Freeman Theatre Guild on Facebook.

NOV 23
The 9th annual ASK 5K Donut Run will take place from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at St. Christopher's School, 711 St. Christopher's Road. The family-friendly run/walk will wind through the St. Christopher’s campus and neighborhood and will include Dunkin’ munchkin stops at miles one and two and a big donut breakfast at the finish line. Kids five and under can register for the Donut Dash. All proceeds benefit ASK Childhood Cancer Foundation. For details, visit donutrun.org.

The film “Toy Story 4” (2019, G, 100 minutes) will play at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. at the Henrico Theatre. Woody and the gang take a road trip with Forky, a new toy, and they discover just how big the world can be for a toy. Tickets and concessions are $1 each. For details, call 652-1460 or visit henricolive.com.

Green Earrings – The Steely Dan Experience – will perform at 8 p.m. at The Tin Pan, 8982 Quioccasin Road. The 10-member band will cover the Steely Dan catalog from “Can’t Buy a Thrill” to “Aja” and beyond. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets are $27.50. For details, call 447-8189 or visit tinpanrva.com.

The Appalachian Twinning Ministry Bluegrass Concert Series at Saint Michael Roman Catholic Church will kick off with Josh Grigsby and County Line from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tickets are $17 in advance and $22 at the door; series passes are available. All proceeds benefit the church’s ecumenical efforts in Appalachia. Saint Michaels is located at 4491 Springfield Road in Glen Allen. For details, call 527-1037 or visit saint-mikes.org/atm-bluegrass.

NOV 24
St. Mary Catholic Church, 9505 Gayton Road, will present “From Sea to Shining Sea” at 3 p.m. During the first decades of America's growth, musicians from all over the world came to America’s shores, bringing with them the unique musical styles which would ultimately blend together to create a truly “American” music. Fiddle virtuoso Michael Ferry, Tom Kaczmarek (piano) and Fr. Michael Renninger (baritone) will explore the musical styles which were popular in America from the time of the 13 Colonies to the end of the Civil War. The concert is free to attend. For details, visit stmarysrichmond.org or call 740-4044.

Seraph Brass, an ensemble featuring some of America’s top female brass players, will perform at River Road Church, 8000 River Road, at 2:30 p.m. Seraph Brass, winner of the 2019 American Prize in Chamber Music, released its debut album “Asteria” on Summit Records, earning a Silver Medal Global Music Award. Admission is free, but reservations are recommended. For details, visit tinyurl.com/SeraphBrass.