Weekend Top 10

JAN 3The movie “Spider-Man: Far from Home” (2019, PG-13, 129 minutes) will play at 7 p.m. Jan. 3 and at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Jan. 4 at the Henrico Theatre, 305 E. Nine Mile Road. Spider-Man takes on new threats following the events of “Avengers: Endgame.” Tickets and concessions are $1 each. For details, call 652-1460 or visit henricolive.com. *** Libbie Mill Library will host a Junk Swap for Teens from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. One teen's trash is another teen's treasure. Bring any gently-used clothes, books, games, or gadgets that are no longer wanted and exchange them for something "new." Any items left over at the end of the day will be donated to a local organization. For details, call 501-1940 ext. 6 or visit henricolibrary.org. *** Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden will present the final weekend of Dominion Energy GardenFest of Lights – the annual event, held nightly from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., ends Jan. 6. GardenFest 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). Tickets are $5 to $13. For details, call 262-9887 or visit lewisginter.org. *** Comedian Ryan Davis will perform at the Richmond Funny Bone at Short Pump Town Center at 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. Jan. 3, 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Jan. 4, and at 7 p.m. Jan. 5. Tickets are $15 to $20 and can be purchased at richmond.funnybone.com. *** Butch & Rhonda Coleman will perform at 8 p.m. at The Tin Pan, 8982 Quioccasin Road. Maryland based musicians Butch and Rhonda Coleman blend a soulful mixture of jazz, funk and soul. They have recorded three CDs – “My Heart is For You,” “Night Sketches” and newly released, “Moment of Your Time.” Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets are $22.50 in advance and $27.50 at the door. For details, call 447-8189 or visit tinpanrva.com.

JAN 4
The Richmond Gun Show will be held at Richmond Raceway from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Jan. 4 and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Jan. 5. Approximately 800 tables will be selling, buying and trading shotguns, rifles, modern guns of all kinds, muskets, antique pistols and more. There also will be swords, knives, hunting supplies, ammo, books, early Indian and western Americana, war relics and more, as well as classes and seminars. Admission is $12 for adults, $6 for ages 12-17, and free for children under 12. For details, visit showmastersgunshows.com.

The Anime Club for Adults will meet at Varina Library from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Gather with other anime lovers to watch and talk about Japanese animation. Each meeting features a different anime – everything from classic titles to new favorites. For details, call 501-1980 ext. 5 or visit henricolibrary.org.

Local farmer Ash Hobson Carr will present “Botanical Distillation & Flower Water Lecture” from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Twin Hickory Library. Learn how "flower water" is made in this lecture about distilling flowers and herbs to create a product similar to essential oils. The event will include the basics of distilling bioregional seasonal herbs, information about plant identification, the benefits of using fresh vs. dried plant materials, and a Q&A. Registration is required. For details, call 501-1920 ext. 5 or visit henricolibrary.org.

Last Train Home will perform at 8 p.m. at The Tin Pan, 8982 Quioccasin Road. The group’s roots-rock sound is a mix of country, blues, bluegrass, rock and Tin Pan Alley. Led by Eric Brace, a former music writer with The Washington Post, the band is releasing their latest album “Daytime Highs & Overnight Lows” this month. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. For details, call 447-8189 or visit tinpanrva.com.

JAN 5
The Aprons Cooking School at the Publix at Nuckols Place, 5400 Wyndham Forest Drive, will host a complimentary Open House at 2 p.m. for prospective students. Meet the chefs and sample food and beverage pairings from upcoming featured classes. Aprons Cooking School offers a variety of classes for both culinary experts and those wanting to learn the basics. For details, call 527-1498.