What’s Booming RVA: ¿Qué Pasa, Sylvia?
Boomer’s top 5 picks for the week ahead
Balance your life with a romantic comedy, bluegrass to help veterans, a celebration of Hispanic culture, arts galore, and a thought-provoking film on Nazi-era resistance. “What’s Booming RVA: Qué Pasa, Sylvia?”
“Sylvia”
Henrico Theatre Company presents the A. R. Gurney romantic comedy about a dog and the drama he brings to a marriage. Greg and Kate have moved to Manhattan as empty nesters. Greg’s career is winding down, while Kate’s career is beginning to offer more opportunities. Greg brings home a dog he found, “Sylvia,” according to her name tag. Sylvia becomes a major bone of contention between husband and wife.
May 2 to 18 at the Cultural Arts Center, Glen Allen.
RVA Bluegrass Jam
Twenty bluegrass and Americana bands on multiple stages, open jams, food trucks, adult and NA beverages. All proceeds go to Richmond Fisher House, a home away from home for the families of veterans and active-duty soldiers recuperating at Richmond VA Medical Center, and Liberation Veteran Services, which provides housing and care for veterans in crisis. FREE, donations encouraged.
May 3, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., at American Legion Post 354, Midlothian.
¿Qué Pasa? Festival
Celebrating the richness and diversity of Hispanic and Latin American cultures with a cultural experience that showcases local businesses, artisans, food vendors, entertainers, and more.
May 3, noon to 8 p.m., on Brown’s Island, Richmond.
Arts in the Park
One of the region’s favorite arts and crafts festivals presents more than 350 vendors exhibiting and selling creative works such as paintings, photography, ceramics, jewelry, woodwork, and more.
May 3 and May 4 at the Carillon in Byrd Park, Richmond.
Free Screening of “The Fishing Place” from Rob Tregenza
Praised for striking cinematography, visual artistry, and compelling performances, “The Fishing Place” explores loyalty, survival, and moral ambiguity. Set during the German occupation of Norway, the film follows a woman imprisoned by the Nazis. A German officer secures her release and forces her to spy on a local priest suspected of resistance activities.
May 5, 7 p.m., at The Byrd Theatre, Richmond.
Check websites for more details, including prices and registration requirements.
We aren’t just asking, ‘¿Qué Pasa, Sylvia?’
More fun to fill your plate
- MORE EVENTS from May 1 to 8, COMING SOON
- Lots of future Richmond happenings
