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The Henrico Theatre Company will perform “The Taffetas,” a musical journey through the fabulous 50s, at The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen at 8 p.m. May 6-7 and at 3 p.m. May 8. Four singing sisters from Muncie, Ind., are making their national television debut on Dumont Television Network’s Spotlight on Music. Kaye, Peggy, Cheryl and Donna will pay tribute to the sounds of The McGuire Sisters, The Fontane Sisters and the Chordettes. Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for seniors and students. The show continues May 12-15 and May 19-22. For details, call 261-ARTS or visit artsglenallen.com.
Belmont Recreation Center, 1600 Hilliard Road, will host an outdoor Movie in the Park featuring “Raya and the Last Dragon” (PG) from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Friday, May 6. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and flashlight. Food will be available for purchase. Admission is free. For details, call 501-7275 or email belmont@henrico.us.
Dorey Park in Varina will celebrate the grand opening of its new baseball stadium with a community carnival and baseball game on Friday, May 6. The community is invited to enjoy free concessions, t-shirts, carnival activities, face painting, prizes and more from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The stadium will be dedicated at 6:45 p.m. and a baseball game between Varina High School and Henrico High School will start at 7 p.m. For details, call 501-7275 or visit henrico.us/calendar/dorey-baseball-stadium-grand-opening-community-carnival.
The Henrico Theatre, 305 East Nine Mile Road in Highland Springs, will show two movies this weekend: “Dune” (PG-13) at 7 p.m. May 6 and at 8 p.m. May 7, and “Ron’s Gone Wrong” (PG) at 3 p.m. May 7-8. Tickets and concessions are $1, sold only at the door. For details, call 652-1460 or visit henricotheatre.com.
Henrico Recreation and Parks will present “History in Focus: The Prince Who Would Never Be King” on Saturday, May 7 at the Parsons Community Center at Meadow Farm. Who was Prince Henry and why didn’t he become King of England? Learn about the life of Henry, for whom Henrico County is named, during this history-focused presentation at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. For details, email cha129@henrico.us or call 501-7275.
