Weekend Top 10
Table of Contents
JULY 6
The film “Justice League” (2017, PG-13, 120 minutes) will play at 7 p.m. July 6 and at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. July 7 at the Henrico Theatre in Highland Springs. Tickets and concessions are $1 each. For details, call 652-4260 or visit www.henrico.us/rec.
Innsbrook After Hours will present the K95 Countryfest at the SERVPRO of Richmond Pavilion. July 6 will feature Lee Brice, with special guests LANco and Lewis Brice, at 6 p.m. July 7 will feature Billy Currington, with special guests LOCASH and Russell Dickerson, at 4 p.m. Gates open one hour prior. Tickets start at $31. Rain or shine. For tickets and more information, call the IAH Hotline at 423-1779 or visit www.innsbrookafterhours.com.
The River City Community Players will present “Belles: The Reunion” July 6-8 at CAT Theatre, 319 N. Wilkinson Rd. in Henrico. In this heart-warming comedy, the six Walker sisters from Memphis are scattered across the country and they’re all back on their phones again for another crisis-filled weekend. Written by Mark Dunn, “Belles: The Reunion” is the sequel to his popular comedy-drama “Belles.” Showtimes are 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $12. For details, call 554-0595 or visit www.rivercitycommunityplayers.com.
The Richmond Funny Bone, located at Short Pump Town Center, will present comedian Benji Brown at 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. July 6, 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. July 7 and 7 p.m. July 8. Brown is currently an on-air personality for the syndicated Rickey Smiley Morning Show. He also appeared on episodes of the TV One sitcom The Rickey Smiley Show, Jamie Foxx’s Laffapalooza, and STARZ’s 1st Amendment Comedy Show, and was a guest performer for the Sony Ericsson World Championship Tennis Tournament. Tickets are $12 to $15. For details, visit www.richmond.funnybone.com.
ComedySportz will present their hilarious, fast-paced and clean comedy at 8 p.m. July 6 and at 7 p.m. July 7 at the ComedySportz Improv Theatre, located at 8906-H West Broad St. ComedySportz Richmond pits two teams, the Richmond Legends and the Virginia Hams, against each other in an improv battle for laughs and points as they make up scenes, games and songs on the spot based off of audience suggestions. There is also a referee that calls the fouls and the national anthem is even played before each match. The audience then votes for the winners. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door. For details, call 266-9377 or visit www.comedysportzrichmond.com.
JULY 7
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-19th 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 July is “Taking Care of Babies.” For details, visit www.henrico.us/rec.
Spend an afternoon with the Bronte sisters at Varina Library. At 1 p.m. the library will show “Wuthering Heights” (PG, 1992, 105 minutes) – A man becomes obsessed with vengeance when his soul mate marries another man. At 3:30 p.m. the library will show “Jane Eyre” (PG-13, 2011, 120 minutes) – A governess softens the heart of her employer, Edward Rochester, only to discover he’s hiding a terrible secret. Offered as part of HCPL’s programming for The Great American Read. For details, call 501-1980 ext. 5 or visit www.henricolibrary.org.
Jonathan Edwards will perform at 8 p.m. at The Tin Pan, 8982 Quioccasin Rd. Since 1971, Edwards has released 15 albums, including “Blue Ridge,” his standard-setting collaboration with bluegrass favorites Seldom Scene, and “Little Hands,” his collection of children’s songs, which was honored with a National Library Association award. Other hits include “Honky Tonk Stardust Cowboy,” “Sometimes,” “Shanty” and “Sunshine (Go Away Today).” Tickets are $30 in advance and $35 at the door. Doors open at 6 p.m. For details, call 447-8189 or visit www.tinpanrva.com.
JULY 8
Henrico Master Gardeners will be available for questions and tours of the Pollinator Garden at Short Pump Park on the second Sunday of each month, June through September. The sessions will be held from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Short Pump Park is located at 3329 Pump Rd.
Hungary Road Baptist Church, 1733 Hungary Rd., will host “Friends and Family Day” starting at the 10:30 a.m. come-as-you-are worship service. The worship service will feature guest psalmist Evangelist Marjorie Robertson and the HRBC Legacy Choir. A free cookout for the community will follow with food, a kid’s zone with lawn games and more. Attendees are asked to bring a non-perishable food item for the church’s food pantry. For details, call 502-2222.
