Weekend Top 10

MAY 3 the best possible webdesign from www.mangowebdesign.com in town.The Henrico Theatre Company will present “Arsenic & Old Lace” May 3-19 at The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen. HTC first performed this comedy by Joseph Kesselring in 1997. “Arsenic and Old Lace” will introduce the audience to sweet old spinster aunts who populate their cellar with the remains of gentlemen roomers; the antics of their brother who thinks he’s Teddy Roosevelt; and the other brother who is eerily similar to Boris Karloff. All performances are at 8 p.m. except Sunday matinees which are at 2:30 p.m. Reservations are recommended. Tickets start at $8 and can be purchased by calling 501-5859 or online at www.artsglenallen.com. *** The Short Pump Town Center Summer Concert Series will kickoff with Sister Hazel from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Main Plaza. The alternative rock band is known for their hits, “All For You” and “Champagne High.” Wine and beer tastings benefit St. Mary’s Hospital’s Evelyn D. Reinhart Guest House. Admission is free. For more information, call 360-1700 or visit www.shortpumptowncenter.com. *** Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden will host its annual Spring PlantFest from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 3 and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 4. More than 40 vendors will be selling plants ranging from well-known favorites to rare exotics. There will also be live music and a chance to get all your gardening questions answered by knowledgeable Extension agents. All proceeds benefit the Garden’s educational mission. Rain or shine. Admission to the sale is free; regular admission to enter the Garden. For details, visit www.lewisginter.org/event/spring-plant-fest. *** Lavender Fields Herb Farm, 11300 Winfrey Road in Glen Allen, will present its annual Spring Herb Faire & Open House from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 3-4 and May 10-11. Shop from over 200 varieties of certified organic herb and vegetable plants including berries, citrus, figs, succulents and pollinator plants. There will also be free tours, demonstrations and classes, and a special Mother’s Day giveaway on the second weekend. Children’s activities will be held each Saturday. Rain or shine. Admission is free. For details, visit www.lavenderfieldsfarm.com. *** The HATTBox Players will present “Alice in Wonderland” at 7:30 p.m. May 3-4 and at 2 p.m. May 5 at HATTheatre, 1124 Westbriar Drive. An inquisitive Alice takes a journey through a modern musical adaptation of Lewis Carroll's classic tale. Tickets are $18 for adults and seniors and $15 for youth, students with ID and military with ID. For more information, call the box office at 343-6364 or visit www.hattheatre.org.

MAY 4
The Shady Grove Coffeehouse will conclude its 18th season with a concert by singer-songwriter John Gorka at 8 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Community Church, 11105 Cauthorne Road in Glen Allen. Since winning the Kerrville new folk competition in 1984, Gorka has produced 11 albums. Many well-known artists have recorded and/or performed his songs including Mary Chapin Carpenter, Nanci Griffth, Mary Black and Maura O’Connell. Tickets are $25 to $30 with discounts for teens; children 12 and under are free. Net proceeds benefit UUCC. For details, visit www.shadygrovecoffeehouse.com.

Henricus Historical Park will present the second “HenROCKus: Bands & Brews on the James River Bluff” from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Bring lawn chairs and enjoy beer, wine and food while listening to local bands. Entertainment will be provided by Bethany Gates, Double Down RVA, Dan Nicholls and Everwilde, and Pat Russell Band. No outside food, beverages or pets allowed. Admission is $5 at the door; children under 12 are free. Proceeds support the educational programming at Henricus. For details, call 748-1611 or visit www.henricus.org.

MAY 5
Sunday Brunch Markets will return to The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen beginning May 5 and continuing the first Sunday of each month through November 3. The markets will provide opportunities to shop a variety of farmers’ market and arts market vendors, relax on a picnic blanket on the grass, and enjoy lunch with the family. Events will also include art activities for the kids and live entertainment. The Brunch Markets will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. For details, call 261-ARTS or visit www.artsglenallen.com.

The Richmond Philharmonic will present “Cinco de Mayo: A Salute to Mexico!” at 4 p.m. at The Collegiate School, 103 N. Mooreland Road. The concert will include a full lineup of works by Mexican composers, as well as Copland's “El Salón México.” The Latin Ballet of Virginia will join the orchestra with original choreography on several pieces. Tickets are $8 in advance and $10 at the door; ages 18 and under are free. For more information, visit www.richmondphilharmonic.org.

The Virginia Cliffe Inn, 2900 Mountain Road, will host a Cinco de Mayo Fiesta featuring Nacho Mama’s Carytown as a pop-up restaurant from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. The menu includes Nacho Mama’s chips and salsa, nacho/taco and fajita bar with all the condiments, desserts, and Nacho Mama’s famous Margaritas. There will also be a DJ, salsa music, dancing, and a pinata breaking full of prizes and candy. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at https://tinyurl.com/NachoMamasCarytown.