Weekend Top 10

FEB 2

The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen’s 2nd Stage season continues with “An Evening of Ladies in Love” featuring Janet Martin at 7 p.m. From bluegrass flat-picking to electric rock and blues, Martin is a fully accomplished guitarist with a signature acoustic sound. A native of Richmond, she has shared the stage with a variety of musicians including John Pine, Warren Zevon, Leon Russell, Jerry Lee Lewis and Aaron Neville. Tickets are $17 to $21. Beverages and dinner are available for purchase from Apple Spice Junction. For details, call 261-ARTS or visit www.artsglenallen.com.

Dorrance Dance will perform at 7:30 p.m. in Alice Jepson Theatre at the University of Richmond’s Modlin Center for the Arts. This Bessie-winning company will present three new works: Jungle Blues, Myelination and Three to One. Founded in 2011 by MacArthur “Genius” Fellow and artistic director Michelle Dorrance, Dorrance Dance aims to honor tap dance’s uniquely beautiful history in a new and dynamically compelling context. A post-show Q&A session will follow the performance. Tickets are $20 to $40. For details, call 289-8980 or visit www.modlin.richmond.edu.

Quill Theatre will bring Aldous Huxley’s novel, “Brave New World,” to life Feb. 2-17 at The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen. Set in London in the year AD 2540, “Brave New World” anticipates developments in reproductive technology, sleep-learning, psychological manipulation, and classical conditioning that are combined to profoundly change society. Tickets are $28. For show times and to purchase tickets, visit www.artsglenallen.com.

The film “Beauty and the Beast” (2017, PG, 129 minutes) will play at 7 p.m. Feb. 2 and at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Feb. 3 at the Henrico Theatre in Highland Springs. Tickets and concessions are $1 each. For details, call 652-1460 or visit www.henrico.us/rec.

CAT Theatre, 319 N. Wilkinson Rd. in Henrico, will present “The Diviners” by Jim Leonard, Jr., Feb. 2-17. “The Diviners” is the story of a disturbed young man and his friendship with a disenchanted preacher in southern Indiana in the early 1930s. This is CAT Theatre’s contribution to the 2018 Richmond Acts of Faith Festival. Opening night tickets, including reception, are $33 in advance and $35 at the door. General admission seating for the rest of the run is $23 in advance and $25 at the door. For details, visit www.cattheatre.com.

Virginia Repertory Theatre will present “Songs from the Soul” Feb. 2-25 at The Children’s Theatre at Willow Lawn. This toe-tapping musical examines the evolution of African American music – from spirituals to jazz and rap – and the essential role this music has played in American life. The performance is approximately one hour (no intermission) and is suggested for ages seven and older. Tickets start at $20. Part of the Acts of Faith Theatre Festival. For a schedule and to purchase tickets, visit www.va-rep.org.

FEB 3

The Henrico County Department of Community Revitalization will present a free workshop on improving home safety, particularly when aging in place, and saving money when working with a contractor. The class will be held from 9 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. in the Community Room at the Eastern Henrico Government Center, 3820 Nine Mile Rd. Exhibits, hands-on demonstrations and refreshments will be included. The session is part of a workshop series that began in October and will continue through March to help residents maintain and improve their homes. For details, call 501-7640 or go to www.henrico.us/revit.

Varina Library will present a “Do-It-Yourself Bridal Workshop” from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Learn from a pair of crafty ladies how to plan your dream wedding on a budget. Topics include: the cheapest way to feature live flowers in your wedding without dealing with a florist, decorating on a budget and easy bridal makeup you can do yourself. For details, call 501-1980 ext. 2320 or visit www.henricolibrary.org.

Strange’s Florist, 12111 W. Broad St., will host Dog Days in the Garden 2018 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This free dog-friendly event features contests, demonstrations, raffles, local dog organizations and Kat Simons from Mix 98.1. All proceeds from the event will benefit Richmond Animal League. For details, visit www.stranges.com.

FEB 4

The Modlin Center for the Arts at the University of Richmond will broadcast Bolshoi Ballet’s production of “The Lady of Camellias” at 12:55 p.m. in Camp Concert Hall, Booker Hall of Music. Pathe Live's Bolshoi Ballet program brings the best Bolshoi Ballet productions direct from Moscow, Russia to cinemas and performing arts centers across the U.S. Each production features behind-the-scenes programming, including interviews with the cast and creative teams, either prior to the start of the production, or during intermission. Tickets are $7 to $14. For details, call 289-8980 or visit www.modlin.richmond.edu.