Weekend Top 5

Crossroads Art Center, 2016 Staples Mill Road, will hold its January Open House + Artist Reception on Friday, Jan. 17 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Featured exhibits include "Love," the gallery member exhibition theme; a 24-year retrospective of photos and design for Richmond Triangle Players by John MacLellan; and the popular juried all-media show. There also will be a live drum performance by Babs Mohammed, who will talk about the Takia dance or Naabewu. The Takia dance originated in West Africa in the northern part of Ghana, Tamale. Admission is free. Exhibits will be on display through March 2. Email crossroadsartcenter@gmail.com to add your name to the invitation list. For details, visit crossroadsartcenter.com.

Experience the prehistoric age and encounter your favorite dinosaurs up close at Dinosaur Adventure at the Richmond Raceway Complex from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Jan. 18 and from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Jan. 19. Dinosaur Adventure is a one-of-a-kind exhibit featuring realistic, life-sized dinosaurs that come to life with life-like movement and roars. Activities include fossil searches, Jurassic scooters, themed obstacle courses, bounce houses, dinosaur rides, a baby dinosaur meet-and-greet, face painting, and more. Tickets are $25 for ages 13 and older and $30 for children ages 2-12. Children under two are admitted free. For details, visit dinosauradventure.com.

Greenberg's Great Train & Toy Show will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 18-19 at the Richmond Raceway Complex. The show features thousands of trains and collectible toys from over 50 exhibitors from across the country. There will be model train displays, free workshops and demonstrations, a free test track to run your trains, and more. The largest and longest-running train and toy show in the northeast, Greenberg's has been running train shows since 1976. Admission at the door is $12 on Saturday (ticket good for both days) and $11 on Sunday for adults and free for children 11 and under. Tickets purchased online are $1 cheaper. Parking is free. Click here for details.

Brickwall Jackson, a Virginia Americana/outlaw country band, will perform at The Tin Pan, 8982 Quioccasin Road, on Saturday, Jan. 18 at 8 p.m. Brickwall Jackson released their fourth album, Big Orange Guitar, in March 2024. Honest, unflinching storytelling is at the heart of their music. Tickets are $25. Doors open at 6 p.m. For details, call (804) 447-8189 or visit tinpanrva.com.

The Richmond Bridal Expo will be held Sunday, Jan. 19 from noon to 4 p.m. at The Westin Richmond, 6631 West Broad Street. Plan your dream wedding while meeting with top industry professionals all under one roof. Vendors will include venues, caterers, photographers, bakeries, DJs, florists, and more. Admission is $10. Click here for details.