Weekend Top 10
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Henrico Live will continue its fifth season with Tyler Hughes Old Time Music and Appalachian Dance at 7 p.m. at the Henrico Theatre, 305 E. Nine Mile Rd. in Highland Springs. Hughes presents the living musical traditions of Southwest Virginia in the Appalachian Mountains through songs, family-friendly tales and true stories about the music’s origins. He is an award-winning banjoist and dancer and performs on guitar, autoharp and dulcimer as well. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at www.henricolive.com.
Tom Leonard’s, 4150 Tom Leonard Drive in Short Pump, will host its 15th annual free Friday Night Movie at the Pumpkin Patch at 7 p.m. in the outdoor haybale amphitheater. Tonight’s movie is “Hotel Transylvania.” There will be cider and hot chocolate. Kids who come dressed in their Halloween costumes can take home a free mini pumpkin. Friday night movies are held every Friday in October. For details, call 364-5800 or visit www.tomleonards.com.
The Richmond Home Show returns Oct. 12-14 to Richmond Raceway. More than 150 vendors representing every aspect of home improvement – including remodeling, kitchen and bath, décor, flooring, landscaping and more – will be available. The featured presenter will be “The House Counselor,” Laurie March, design coordinator for DIY Network’s Blog Cabin. Other highlights include presentations by national and local experts, a New Products Showcase and The Upcycle Challenge benefitting Richmond Metropolitan Habitat for Humanity. Hours are 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Oct. 12, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Oct. 13 and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 14. Admission is $6 in advance online or $8 at the door for adults and free for kids 12 and under. Admission for seniors 60+ is $5 on Oct. 12 only. For details, visit www.richmondhomeshow.com.
OCT 13
The Quioccasin Station Shopping Center will hold its 5th annual Back to School Block Party from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Activities will include children’s music, a petting zoo, juggling, magic tricks, balloon animals, face painting, rock painting and more. Organizations that provide after-school activities will be onsite with information for parents. Admission is free. For details, visit www.quioccasinstation.com.
VA Rep on Tour will present “Sleeping Beauty” at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. at The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen. This musical adaptation from the original story by Charles Perrault follows the plot of the traditional fairy tale but adds surprises and comedy. Tickets are $15. For details, call 261-ARTS or visit www.artsglenallen.com.
Strange’s, 12111 W. Broad Street, will offer two workshops: “Houseplants – Keeping Your Indoor Plants Happy During the Winter” at 10 a.m. and “Oh No, Deer! Solutions for Deer-Resistant Gardens” at 2 p.m. Each hour-long class is free and open to the public. For details, call 360-2800 or visit www.stranges.com.
The 2018 Indian & Sri Lankan Food Festival will be held from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Tabernacle Pentecostal Church, 10509 Greenwood Road in Glen Allen. Authentic Indian and Sri Lankan cuisine will be prepared fresh on site. Menu prices range from $1 to $5. There also will be live music and a kid’s play area with bounce house. For details, visit www.facebook.com/TPC.RVA.Food.Festival.
Glendale Ruritan will hold its Fall Festival from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 6188 Charles City Road in Varina. The festival will feature trunk or treat, a bounce house, Virginia Blood Services blood drive, Brunswick stew sale, games, prizes and more. For details, visit www.glendaleruritan.com.
RVA State of Emergency will present “When the Acrimony Began,” an event for Domestic Violence Awareness Month, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Eastern Henrico Recreation Center. For adults and teens 13 and up with parental approval. Breakfast and snacks are included. The event is free to attend. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. To register, visit https://tinyurl.com/RVAStateOfEmergency.
OCT 14
Walkerton Tavern will present “Remembering the Great War: Occupation of Germany” from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Many future WWII leaders were Doughboys in WWI, including five who would become marine commandant, four army chiefs of staff, ten four-star generals and, surprisingly, a National Football League head coach. Historian Al Barnes will share this little-known story of The Great War’s aftermath. Admission is free. For details, call 501-7275 or email leh@henrico.us.
West Broad Village will host its Fall Festival from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at The Pad, 2301 Old Brick Road. The family-friendly festival features live music, a pet costume contest, pumpkin painting, face painting, games, food, fall beers/ciders and more. Admission is free with a canned food donation to FeedMore. For details, visit www.westbroadvillage.com.
