Weekend Top 10

CAT Theatre, 319 N. Wilkinson Rd. in Henrico, will present “Doublewide, Texas” June 1-16. The inhabitants of one of the smallest trailer parks in Texas are thrown for a loop when they learn their little community is about to be taken over by a nearby town. These hardworking, loyal folks deal with pending unemployment, aging parents, a non-traditional beauty pageant and an over-zealous animal lover while trying to take back their town. Tickets are $33 for opening night and $13 to $23 for the rest of the shows. For a performance schedule and to purchase tickets, visit www.cattheatre.com.

West Broad Village will present its annual Rock & Roll Summer Concert Series every other Friday through August from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at The Pad, 2301 Old Brick Rd., near Aloft Hotel. Performing tonight is The Here & Now, an 80s and 90s rock cover band from Chesterfield. There will also be raffles, games, food, drinks and vendors. The concert is free and open to the public. For details, visit www.shopwestbroadvillage.com or www.facebook.com/WestBroadVillageShopping.

The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen’s 2nd Stage season concludes with “An Evening of Bluegrass” featuring the Slack Family Bluegrass Band at 7 p.m. This family of “brothers from different mothers” creates energetic and diverse music featuring three-part vocal harmonies and a wide variety of indigenous influences. This blend of traditional, contemporary and original tunes with mass appeal for all ages renders music their fans affectionately dub “slackgrass.” Tickets are $17 to $21. Beverages and dinner are available for purchase. For details, call 261-ARTS or visit www.artsglenallen.com.

The film “Black Panther” (2018, PG-13, 134 minutes) will play at 7 p.m. June 1 and at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. June 2 at the Henrico Theatre in Highland Springs. Tickets and concessions are $1 each. For details, call 652-1460 or visit www.henrico.us/rec.

Students and faculty at Latin Ballet of Virginia will present “Gaviota (Seagull)” at 5 p.m. June 1 and at 2 p.m. June 2-3 at The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen. This performing arts interpretation is based on the book “Jonathan Livingston Seagull” by Richard Bach. It is a magical and philosophical story about the real importance of life and self-perfection. Tickets are $10 to $15. For details, visit www.latinballet.com/gaviota.

JUNE 2

The annual Celebrate Varina festival will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Dorey Park. Entertainment will be provided by Jonathan Austin Juggling and Magic, Rachel Leyco Band, Next Star Performing Arts Center, The Rise Church and Danny Kensy Trio. Activities will include games, inflatables, train rides, balloon animals and airbrush tattoos, mini horses, train rides and more. There will also be a vendor fair, exhibitors, HCPS art display, HCPL mobile library services and concessions. For details, email cle066@henrico.us. Additionally, the new Dorey Park Farmers Market will open for the season at 9 a.m. The market will feature local farmers and artisans, fresh produce and baked goods, arts and crafts, kids’ activities, entertainment and more. Located at the Dorey Recreation Center inside Dorey Park, 2999 Darbytown Rd. The market will continue to operate on Saturdays through Oct. 27 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For details, visit www.doreyparkfarmersmarket.org.

Meadow Farm will present Saturday Live from 12 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. on the first Saturday of each month through August. Enjoy an afternoon of interactive live history demonstrations as you explore this mid-19^th century farm – from blacksmithing and wool dyeing to woodworking, cooking and gardening. In addition to regular activities, each Saturday will have a unique theme and guests will be able to explore what that particular subject was like in the 1860s. The theme for June is “Before Digital Cameras.” For details, visit www.henrico.us/rec.

The third annual Innsbrook Taste of Virginia will be held from 3:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Innsbrook Pavilion, 4901 Lakebrook Dr. Taste of Virginia is a family-friendly food festival showcasing delicious dishes from local restaurants, each competing for the honorary “Taste of Virginia” title, as well as awards for other significant categories. Enjoy live music by The Trongone Band, Soul Expressions and Main Street Station. There will also be craft beer and Virginia wines, a kid’s zone with moon bounces, games and cornhole, and the evening will conclude with fireworks. Proceeds benefit the K9s For Warriors organization. Rain date is June 3. Tickets are $8 in advance and $10 at the gate; kids 10 and under are free. For details, visit https://tinyurl.com/TOVA2018.

ComedySportz Richmond, 8906-H W. Broad St., will present a sensory-friendly performance at 3 p.m. This performance is like CSZ’s weekly shows – where two teams of improvisors go head-to-head for points and laughs – but is designed to be more accessible for individuals on the autism spectrum and their families. Features include relaxed house rules, designated break spaces, limited crowds and spaced out seating, low lighting so patrons can move around throughout the performance, reduction of sound and a glow stick raised when a loud noise is coming, and a pre-visit social story available online. Tickets are $6. For details, call 266-9377 or visit www.cszrichmond.com/sensory-friendly.

The Henrico Pops Chorus will sing Broadway selections from Gershwin and Sondheim from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Libbie Mill Library. Formed in 1995, the Henrico Pops Chorus is a mixed voice chorus composed of about 65 members. For details, call 501-1940 or visit www.henricolibrary.org.

JUNE 3

The Richmond Choral Society will present “An Afternoon of Jazz” at 4 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 2315 N. Parham Rd. Featuring the tunes from legendary composers such as Cole Porter, Duke Ellington, Richard Rodgers and others. Tickets are $15 in advance and $18 at the door, $16.50 at the door for seniors 60+ and $10 for children and students. Attendees are asked to bring travel-sized toiletries to support Trinity Lutheran’s Christmas in July program. For details, call 353-9582 or visit www.richmondchoralsociety.org.