Weekend Top 10

JAN 25Virginia Repertory Theatre will present “Huck & Tom and the Mighty Mississippi” at 7 p.m. Jan. 25, 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Jan. 26 and at 2 p.m. Jan. 27 at The Children’s Theatre at Willow Lawn. This Virginia Rep original adaptation brings Mark Twain’s two classic American novels into one fast-paced musical adventure down the Mississippi – featuring Huckleberry Finn, Tom Sawyer, and familiar characters Jim, Becky Thatcher, Aunt Polly and others. The show, suggested for ages 6-12, is approximately one hour in length with no intermission. Single tickets start at $21. The production continues through Mar. 3. For additional show times and to purchase tickets, call 282-2620 or visit www.virginiarep.org. *** John Bullard will perform at the Henrico Theatre, 305 E. Nine Mile Road, from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. As a classically trained musician and the first graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University’s Department of Music to earn a degree in performance with the banjo, Bullard has developed a classical repertoire for the five-string banjo. He will be joined by Markus Compton on piano. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased in advance at www.henricolive.com. *** Tim Ryan, A&E’s “Dope Man,” will share his story and sign copies of his book “From Dope to Hope: A Man in Recovery” at 6 p.m. at the McShin Foundation, 2300 Dumbarton Road. Ryan struggled with addiction for 30 years before he attended a drug and alcohol treatment program while in jail. After becoming sober, and losing his son to drug addiction, Ryan founded A Man in Recovery Foundation and has dedicated his life to helping addicts transform their lives from dope to hope. The event is free. For information, call 249-1845 or email aldeng@mcshin.org. *** The Modlin Center for the Arts at the University of Richmond will present the Mark Morris Dance Group and Music Ensemble at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 25-26. The program will include “Dancing Honeymoon,” with songs from the 1920s and 30s; “Numerator,” set to Lou Harrison’s Varied Trio; and “The Trout,” a new work performed to Schubert’s Trout Quintet. Join Artistic Director Mark Morris for a Q&A session following the performance. Tickets are $22 to $45. For details, call 289-8980 or visit www.modlin.richmond.edu. *** ComedySportz Richmond will perform two shows – 8 p.m. Jan. 25 and 7 p.m. Jan. 26 – at the CSz Richmond Theatre, 8906-H W. Broad Street. ComedySportz pits two teams of professional players against each other in an improv battle for laughs and points as they make up scenes and songs on the spot based off audience suggestions. A referee calls fouls and the audience decides the winner. Every show is different, with different players, games, and fans supplying new suggestions. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door. For details, call 266-9377 or visit www.cszrichmond.com.

JAN 26
Skipwith United Methodist Church, 2211 Skipwith Road, will hold its annual Winter Carnival from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The indoor event will include food, games with prizes, Miss Sheri the Clown, free school supplies to all school-age children and more. Admission, all activities and food are free. A snow date is scheduled for Feb. 2. For more information, call 270-6560 or visit www.skipwithumc.com.

The Nationz Foundation, located at 4794 Finley Street, will hold a volunteer orientation from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Representatives will discuss the volunteer opportunities available, a brief history of Nationz, HIV 101, how to build and navigate client relationships, and an intro to LGBTQIA+ terminology. To register, email robert@nationzfoundationrva.org.

The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts will celebrate the opening of “Congo Masks: Masterpieces from Central Africa” with a traveling, interactive pop-up art event at the Center for the Arts at Henrico High School from noon to 3 p.m. CFA students will share their own reflections of the exhibit through visual arts, spoken word, readings, dance and more. The event is free and open to the public. “Congo Masks,” on display through Feb. 24, features more than 130 rare masks from the Congo Basin and represents the creative expression of more than 40 different Congolese cultural groups. For details, visit www.vmfa.museum/exhibitions/congo-masks.

JAN 27
The 2018-19 season of The Rink at West Broad Village ends Jan. 27. Cost is $10 for adults and $9 for children 10 and under; skate rental is $5 and skate aid is $5 per hour. For hours, weather closings and daily updates, visit www.westbroadvillageicerink.com or www.facebook.com/TheRinkWBV.

James River Cellars Winery, 11008 Washington Highway in Glen Allen, will host a free Wine 101 class from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Taught by winery owner Dr. Mitzi Batterson, the class will explore Virginia wine and the process of making it. A few tastings will be available. For more information, call 550-7516 or visit www.jamesrivercellars.com.