Weekend Top 10

MAR 15The Henrico Division of Recreation and Parks will present the first in its two-part Adventure Series from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the Henrico County Administrative Board Room at 4301 E. Parham Road. The topic will be “Jambalaya Journey.” Local blues player Andrew Alli will share his 1,000-mile, 24-day journey from RVA to New Orleans on a bicycle. For ages 12 and older. Admission is free. Seating is on a first come, first served basis. For details, call 501-7275 or email hil078@henrico.us. *** Crossroads Art Center, 2016 Staples Mill Road, will hold an Open House and Artist Reception from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. On display will be James River Art League’s annual exhibition “A Splash of Color,” The Focus Group Camera Club annual exhibition, “The Art of Music” juried exhibition, and the March juried all-media show. There will be food, music, magic and more. Admission is free. For information, call 278-8950 or visit www.crossroadsartcenter.com. *** River City Community Players will present “A Red Plaid Shirt” by Michael G. Wilmot at the CAT Theatre, 319 N. Wilkinson Road, March 15-17 and March 22-24. Two friends fill the void left by retirement in different ways, but with a little subtle direction from their wives and a creative solution to an unusual problem, they eventually find their way. Friday and Saturday performances are at 8 p.m. while Sunday matinees begin at 2:30 p.m. Talkbacks follow both Sunday performances. Tickets are $16. For details, visit www.rivercitycommunityplayers.com.

MAR 16
Saint Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, 4491 Springfield Road, will host its 3rd annual Bluegrass Concert Series. The series features a monthly concert December through April from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tonight’s performer is Nothin’ Fancy. Tickets are $17 in advance and $22 at the door. Light refreshments will be served when the doors open at 6 p.m. For details, call 527-1037 or visit www.saint-mikes.org.

The movie “Small Foot” (2018, PG, 96 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.henricolive.com.

The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen will host an opening reception for the exhibit “The Eyes of Youth” from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. This unique exhibit features works by Henrico County students who have participated in three of the Center’s youth outreach programs: Henrico PAL after school program, the James River Juvenile Detention Center, and the Henrico Schools’ summer SNAPS program. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet many of the young artists featured in the exhibit. Admission is free. For details, visit www.artsglenallen.com.

Innsbrook will host its 10th Annual St. Paddy’s Palooza from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Innsbrook Pavilion. The festival features authentic bagpipers performing traditional Irish hymns, live bands, local craft vendors, food and festive green beverages, a hot air balloon cave and a KidsZone with pony rides, face painting, a bouncy house and petting zoo. The palooza also will showcase brave volunteers shaving their heads to go bald for a good cause – the St. Baldrick’s Foundation, a nonprofit that raises funds to help find cures for cancer that affect children. Admission is free. For information, visit www.innsbrook.com.

The Richmond Reptile Expo will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Richmond Raceway. The show features hundreds of reptiles, feeders and supplies for sale or trade. Admission is $8 for adults, $3 for children ages 2-9 and free for children under two. For more information, follow the Richmond Reptile Expo on Facebook.

MAR 17
“Remembering World War II: A Series” continues at Belmont Recreation Center from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. The topic for March will be “The Monuments Men” – a group of dedicated service members tasked with protecting cultural objects and historic buildings from damage and theft during WWII. The group was successful in preserving thousands of years of cultural heritage in Europe and Asia. Admission is free. For ages 13 and older. For details, email den63@henrico.us.

The Weinstein JCC, 5403 Monument Avenue, will host a Community-Wide Purim Carnival from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The event will have carnival games and prizes, a DJ costume party, moon bounces, face painting, arts and crafts, food and more. There also will be opportunities to give back to the community through an organized tikkun olam project. All games and activities are free; food available for purchase. Purim Shpiel by Congregation Beth Ahabah at 2:30 p.m. For information, visit www.weinsteinjcc.org.

St. Mary Catholic Church, 9505 Gayton Road, will present “Songs from The Emerald Isle,” a concert on St. Patrick's Day celebrating the music of Ireland, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. The concert will feature soprano Anne O’Byrne and pianist David Fisk, who is executive director of the Richmond Symphony. Admission is free and a reception will follow. A free will offering will be taken. To RSVP, call (804) 740-4044 or visit www.stmarysrichmond.org.