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The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen will present the 9th annual Djangoary Music Soiree at 7 p.m. Celebrate the creative influence of legendary Gypsy guitarist Django Reinhardt. The concert will feature Thomas Wakefield & Gypsy Roots, The Woodshedders, Hot Bijouxx, and The Hot Club of Baltimore in a “battle of the bands” style concert. Meet the headliners and sharpen your skills with an exclusive hands-on guitar workshop. Tickets are $30. For details and to register for workshops, call 261-ARTS or visit www.artsglenallen.com.
The Barter Players will bring their critically acclaimed production of “Call of the Wild” to the Henrico Theatre at 2 p.m. All ages. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at www.henricolive.com.
The Shady Grove Coffeehouse at the Unitarian Universalist Community Church, 11105 Cauthorne Rd. in Glen Allen, will present up-and-coming Americana music group Tellico at 8 p.m. Firmly planted in Asheville N.C.'s thriving roots music scene, Tellico is well schooled in bluegrass but with an unbridled organic “Appalachiacana” sound. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door; teens are admitted at half price and children age 12 and under are free. Net proceeds benefit UUCC. For details, call 323-4288 or visit www.shadygrovecoffeehouse.com.
Gayton Library will present “Please Enjoy the Show: Images of Richmond Theater” from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. The Valentine Museum will share a visual exploration of Richmond’s historic theaters from playhouse to movie palace. For details, call 501-1960 or visit www.henricolibrary.org.
Henrico Humane Society’s 18th annual Pet Expo will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Richmond Raceway Complex. This indoor event features over 50 exhibitors offering a variety of goods and services, and activities throughout the day including agility and obedience demonstrations, puppy races, dog contests ($3 per entry), blessing of the animals, dog and cat adoptions, silent auctions and more. Admission is $12 for adults and $5 for children 2-12; children under age two and pets are admitted free. All proceeds benefit Henrico Humane Society. For details, visit www.henricohumane.org/pet-expo.
Rigby’s Jig, 5470 W. Broad St., will host a Ballroom Showcase Dance from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Participate in a fun evening of ballroom, swing and social dancing. There will also be food and performances from the students of Rigby’s Jig. This event is a fundraiser for the Greater Richmond Dance Project. Tickets are $40. Cash bar. For details, visit www.rigbysjig.com.
James River Cellars Winery, 11008 Washington Hwy. in Glen Allen, will host the HOVA Chili Cook-Off from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Jan. 13-14. Visit the wineries along the Heart of Virginia Trail and sample chili with your wine tasting. For details, call 550-7516 or visit www.jamesrivercellars.com.
JAN 14
Join historian Carson Hudson and his musical group to learn of the life and music of the most popular American songwriter of the 19th-century, Stephen Foster, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Belmont Recreation Center. Participants will learn the backstory of Foster’s most endearing songs, sing along and celebrate Foster’s 192nd birthday with refreshments and dancing that was popular during his lifetime. Recommended for ages 13 and older. The event is free. For details, call 652-3409 or visit www.henrico.us/rec.
New Orleans Suspects will perform at 7 p.m. at The Tin Pan, 8982 Quioccasin Rd. Their music combines tight funk, soulful horns, Americana-based rhythm and blues and a pinch of jamband to create a uniquely funky groove. The Suspects have released four albums since 2010 and their fifth, “Live at The Hamilton,” was recorded Dec. 30-31, 2017 in Washington, D.C. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door. Doors open at 5 p.m. For details, call 447-8189 or visit www.tinpanrva.com.
The 11th annual Richmond Jewish Food Festival will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Jan. 14-15 at the Weinstein JCC, 5403 Monument Ave. Festival attendees can enjoy homemade traditional Jewish, Ashkenazi (Eastern European) and Sephardi (Israeli) foods while listening to live music from Alan Pollack, Rudlin Torah Academy, My Son, The Doctor, and Klezm’Or’Ami’m. Admission and activities are free. For details, visit www.RichmondJewishFoodFestival.com.
