Weekend Top 10

MAR 16

Henrico County Recreation and Parks’ Adventure Series continues with “Marshall’s Voyage” from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the county Administrative Board Room at 4301 E. Parham Rd. In 1812, Supreme Court Chief Justice John Marshall led an expedition to find a practical river and canal route connecting Richmond to the Ohio River Valley. His work led to the creation of the James River and Kanawha Canal. Two hundred years later, Andrew Shaw and his crew retraced Marshall’s voyage. Shaw will discuss Marshall’s journey and its implications for infrastructure development in the Commonwealth and reflect on his own adventure. For ages 12 and older.  Admission is free. For details, call 652-1417 or visit www.henrico.us/rec.

Three Penny Theatre will present “Later Life” Mar. 16-17 at the Gayton Kirk Presbyterian Church, 11421 Gayton Rd. “Later Life” is a second chance at love story. The production stars Mark Atkinson as Austin and Ann Davis as Ruth, a couple who is rekindling a romance begun almost 30 years ago. Part of the 2018 Acts of Faith Theatre Festival. Ticket prices are pay-what-you-want – each audience member decides their own ticket price. The show concludes next weekend, Mar. 23-24. For details, call 741-5254 or visit www.3pennyplays.org.

The Southern Women’s Show will be at the Richmond Raceway Complex from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mar. 16, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mar. 17 and from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mar. 18. Discover hundreds of vendors and boutiques filled with the latest fashions, trendy jewelry, gourmet treats, health and beauty, fitness, home decor and more. There will also be fashion shows, cooking demonstrations, free health screenings and celebrity guests. For details, visit www.southernshows.com/wri.

MAR 17

Saint Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, 4491 Springfield Rd., will host its 2nd annual Bluegrass Concert Series. The series features a monthly concert from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. through May. Tonight’s performer is the Garrett Newton Band. For details and to purchase tickets, visit www.saint-mikes.org.

The film “Cars 3” (2017, G, 102 minutes) will play at 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. at the Henrico Theatre in Highland Springs. Tickets and concessions are $1 each. For details, call 652-1460 or visit www.henrico.us/rec.

Innsbrook will host its 9th annual St. Paddy’s Palooza from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Innsbrook Pavilion. There will be live music from 5 Second Rule, Yesterday & Tomorrow and School of Rock, as well as authentic bagpipe music and Irish dancers. Other activities include pony rides, a climbing wall, bouncy houses, petting zoo, hot air balloon, craft vendors, a balloon cave and more. Festive green beverages – for adults and kids – are available, as well as many food options. And, as always, the main attraction – watch volunteers have their heads shaved to raise money for the St. Baldrick’s Foundation, an organization that supports finding cures for childhood cancer. Admission is free. For details, visit www.innsbrook.com. For more information about the St. Baldrick’s Foundation, visit www.stbaldricks.org/events/richmond.

Tuckahoe Library will present Visual Family Trees for teens in grades 6-12 from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Learn about the importance of family history and basic genealogical research techniques and leave with a frame-able family tree of your own design. Attendees are encouraged, but not required, to bring in family pictures to add to the artwork. For details, call 501-1910 ext. 4 or visit www.henricolibrary.org.

Christ Church Episcopal, 5000 Pouncey Tract Rd., will host a Children’s Consignment Sale from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The sale will then reopen at 12 p.m. with 50 percent off most items and continue from 1:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. with 75 percent off. Items for sale include clothing for kids ages 0-18, toys, books, DVDs, sports equipment, baby items, bikes and more. No strollers. Cash or check only. The sale is a charitable event, raising funds for those less fortunate since 2008. For details, visit www.cceconsignment.com.

Strange’s Florist, 12111 W. Broad St., will celebrate the coming of spring with Bloomin’ Days Mar. 17-18. Enjoy a weekend of seminars, demonstrations and early bird specials. Topics include backyard fruits and berries, boxwood care, mushrooms for beginners, deer resistant plants, backyard beekeeping, rose care, butterfly gardening, composting and more. For details, visit www.stranges.com.

MAR 18

The Richmond Choral Society will present “In Nature and Song” with special guests City Singers Youth Choirs at 4 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden. Featuring Artistic Director Leslie Moruza Dripps, Conductor Markus Compton and pianist Keith Tan. Tickets are $15 to $18 for adults, $16.50 for seniors 60+ and $10 for children and students (with valid ID). For details, call 353-9582 or visit www.richmondchoralsociety.org.