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The Rock & Roll Summer Concert Series will conclude at The Pad at West Broad Village, 2301 Old Brick Road near Aloft Hotel, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. The series features a diverse lineup of local musicians, as well as raffles from WBV businesses including acac, Carrabba's Italian Grill, Ray's Water Ice & Frozen Custard, Burger Bach and more. Tonight’s performer is Flat Elvis, a 70s, 80s and 90s party band. For more information, visit www.westbroadvillage.com or follow WestBroadVillageShopping on Facebook. *** ComedySportz Richmond, 8906-H West Broad Street, will host the 2019 Sweet T Tourney at 8 p.m. and 10:15 p.m. June 28 and at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. June 29. The annual tournament features top ComedySportz players from the East Coast and beyond – including Boston, Indianapolis, New York City and Philadelphia – who will battle it out for the Sweet Tea Cup. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door. For details, visit www.cszrichmond.com. *** CharacterWorks, a Christian youth theatre program, will present “Les Miserables School Edition” June 28 to July 7 at The Steward School, 11600 Gayton Road. The musical is based on the 1862 novel of the same name by French poet and novelist Victor Hugo. “Les Miserables School Edition” is CharacterWorks' 2019 summer Masters Camp production, performed by a cast of high school students at the conclusion of a two-week camp. The show is not recommended for children under 12; parental guidance suggested. Tickets are $11 to $18. Visit www.cworkstheater.org for show times and tickets.
JUNE 29
Atlas 42 in Innsbrook will host The Rock of Ages Music Festival from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. This all-ages festival will feature local and regional cover or tribute bands that feature decade-specific music spanning over 50 years. Each band will have one hour to play the biggest hits of their respective decade. The lineup includes: The Hullaballoos – 60s; Bad Luck and Blue Eyes – 70s; Totally Random – 80s; Downside – 90s; and No One Hero – 2000s. Food and drinks available all day. Other activities include bocce ball and cornhole. Tickets are $12.50 to $15. Visit https://tinyurl.com/RockOfAges-Atlas42 for details.
Tuckahoe Library will host LibraryCon from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. The event includes workshops, cosplay, vendors, crafts and more. There will be activities for comic book lovers of all ages. For more information, call 501-1910 ext. 4 or visit www.henricolibrary.org.
Intermission Beer Company, 10089 Brook Road near Virginia Center Commons, will host a Virginia Market from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. The market will feature local businesses selling handmade items that are about Virginia or use Virginia-based products. Rain or shine. For more information, visit www.intermissionbeer.com.
Cars and Coffee Richmond, an informal biweekly car show of mature car enthusiasts, will meet at Regency Mall from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. The family-friendly show is open to all types of motor vehicles from motorcycles to trucks and track cars. Chick-Fil-A will be onsite to serve breakfast. To learn more, visit www.carsandcoffeerichmond.com or follow CarsAndCoffeeRichmond on Facebook.
JUNE 30
The Bobby Thompson Trio will perform a tribute to Jimi Hendrix at 7 p.m. at The Tin Pan, 8982 Quioccasin Road. Since 2011, Thompson has released six full-length albums of original material and has toured along the east coast. Joining him for the one-night-only tribute will be Christopher Brown on bass and Ben Tufts on drums. Doors open at 5 p.m. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. For details, call 447-8189 or visit www.tinpanrva.com.
The Weinstein JCC, 5403 Monument Avenue, will present the final Second Stage performance of “Hairspray, Jr.” at 2 p.m. This family-friendly musical is about one girl’s inspiring dream to dance and change the world. A Tony Award-winner for Best Broadway Musical, “Hairspray, Jr.” celebrates diversity with positive messages and humor. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for children under 18. For information, visit www.weinsteinjcc.org/events.
