Make Plans for These Richmond Events

Events after April 2

Bill Frisell Trio ft: Rudy Royston & Thomas Morgan. The Bill Frisell Trio presents genre-blurring music that weaves jazz, Americana, and subtle avant-garde textures, with Frisell’s guitar painting melodic, often cinematic landscapes. April 4, 8 p.m., at The Tin Pan, Richmond.

An Evening with John Legend: A Night of Songs & Stories. From recording studios to Broadway stages, from film sets to television screens, the American singer, songwriter, pianist, and record producer has proven himself a creative force who transcends boundaries. April 8, 7:30 p.m., at Altria Theater, Richmond.

The Bizarre Bazaar 34th Spring Market. More than 275 juried exhibitors from across the country will display new spring gift lines, accessories for the home and garden, fine art, handmade jewelry, gourmet foods, clothing, toys, quality crafts, lotions, soaps, pottery, bulbs, plants, and more. April 10 to 12, 2026, at Richmond Raceway Complex, Richmond.

100th Anniversary of Agecroft Hall. Agecroft Hall will celebrate its centennial on Virginia soil with “Cheers to 100 Years!,” a Roaring ’20s–themed party: live jazz, themed drinks, heavy hors d’oeuvres, lawn games, a silent auction, and the spectacle of more than 5,000 tulips in bloom. April 11 at Agecroft Hall & Gardens, Richmond.

Visit the Vault. Join staff on a short tour of the VMHC’s rare book and manuscript vault to see some of the collection’s most unique books, documents, and artifacts from five centuries of Virginia history. Learn about the library collection and its role in facilitating pioneering research into Virginia history. April 11, 3 p.m., at Virginia Museum of History & Culture, Richmond.

1950s Monthly Movie Series. Ashland Theatre presents top movies from the 1950s. All tickets for the series will be just 75 cents. All showings begin at 7 p.m., at Ashland Theatre, Ashland.

• April 13, The File on Thelma Jordan
• May 11, Stage Fright
• June 15, In a Lonely Place
• July 13, All About Eve (Academy Award Best Picture Winner)
• Aug. 10, Les Enfants Terribles

RSL Designer House: Foundry Manor. The 1987 custom-designed home in the historic Bellona Arsenal neighborhood is 8,003 square feet, includes five bedrooms and six bathrooms, and sits on 25 landscaped acres overlooking the James River. Benefits the Richmond Symphony. Public openings from April 14 to May 10, at 3937 Old Gun Road West, Midlothian.

Pastor Mike Jr. Symphony Praise Party. The pastor and performer comes to the Richmond Symphony stage for a Gospel Symphony Praise Party, pairing the power of orchestral arrangements by the masterful Dr. Henry Panion III blended and live praise & worship songs. Rescheduled from Jan. 24. April 17, 7 p.m., at Carpenter Theatre, Richmond.

Davis Sedaris. The humorist and author brings his sardonic wit and incisive social critiques to Richmond with new readings, a Q&A, and book signings. April 17, 2026, 8 p.m., at Altria Theater, Richmond.

2026 Speaker Series. The Walter W. Craigie Speaker Series brings speakers to St. John’s to discuss a variety of topics related to history. Each speaker event features a 5:30 p.m. reception, is included with ticket purchase. At Historic St. John’s Church, Richmond.

• Dr. Sesha Joi Moon – Declarations of Independence: The Story of a Black Founding Father. April 17, 7 p.m.
• Andrew Lawler – A Perfect Frenzy: A Royal Governor, His Black Allies, and the Crisis That Spurred the American Revolution. May 8, 7 p.m.
• Dr. Art Kellermann and Dr. Richard “Dick” Wenzel – How George Washington Defeated Smallpox And Won America’s Independence. June 12, 7 p.m.
• Chief Stephen Adkins, chief of the Chickahominy Tribe. The long and complex journey of Virginia’s native nations toward federal recognition and sovereignty while maintaining cultural integrity. June 26, 7 p.m.

The Crooked Road on Tour: The Blue Ridge Girls and Junior Sisk. The Blue Ridge Girls trio is rooted in Appalachian folk music. Showcasing skillful musicianship and vocal harmonies, they perform a mix of traditional standards and Blue-Ridge-breathed originals. Sisk is one of today’s leading voices in traditional bluegrass music. A native of the Virginia Blue Ridge, he grew up in a musical family and was influenced early on by bluegrass legends. April 18, 7:30 p.m., at Perkinson Center, Chester.

Celebrate Maymont’s 100th Birthday. Maymont opened to the public as a city park on Jan. 1, 1926. The nonprofit is celebrating with special events. At Maymont, Richmond.

• The Grrrrrand Reopening of the Virginia Wildlife Trail on April 18
• “Cheers to 100 Years” birthday party on June 6, with free activities, games, tours and live entertainment all day long

“The Wiz.” The groundbreaking twist on “The Wizard of Oz” tells the tale of Dorothy’s journey to find her place in a contemporary world, backed by an iconic score of soul, gospel, rock, and ’70s funk. April 21 to April 26 at Altria Theater, Richmond.

Chesterfield County Senior Prom. CCPS, Chesterfield County Parks and Recreation, and the YMCA will host the 2026 Senior Prom for Chesterfield residents over the age of 50. Live music, dancing, refreshments and more. FREE. April 24, 6-9 p.m., at the Manchester Family YMCA, North Chesterfield.

An Evening with Livingston Taylor. The musician is so much more than James Taylor’s brother. He picked up the guitar at 13 and kicked off a 50-year career, writing, performing, teaching, and more. April 24, 8 p.m., at The Tin Pan, Richmond.

Laura Ann Singh + Rosette. Laura Ann Singh is a multilingual singer, recording artist, and composer celebrated for her “rich, expressive voice” and genre-blurring repertoire. In this performance, Singh joins forces with the dynamic string quartet Rosette and bassist Ayça Kartari to present bold, imaginative reinterpretations of songs from across genres. Part of Legends on Grace: Nightcaps & Stories from RPAA – traditional cabaret-style performances with legendary Virginia artists. April 25, 8 p.m., at Dominion Energy Center, Richmond.

Killer Queen: A Tribute to Queen. Featuring Patrick Myers as Freddie Mercury, the group has been performing their tribute to Queen since 1993. May 1, 8 p.m., at Dominion Energy Center, Richmond.

Cap2Cap Bike Ride. Celebrating 21 years of cycling adventures and community. Two days of group rides and races, from a family fun ride to a full century and a two-day challenge with up to 200 miles – and course support along the way, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.. May 8 and 9 along the Virginia Capital Trail, Richmond to Jamestown.

“& Juliet.” Part of Broadway in Richmond, “& Juliet” flips the script on the greatest love story ever told and asks: what would happen if Juliet didn’t end it all over Romeo? Instead, she ditches her famous ending for a fresh beginning and a second chance at life and love – her way. May 12 to 17 at Altria Theater, Richmond.

“Let’s Go to the Movies!” Joyful Voices, a chorus for singers with Alzheimer’s or other dementias and their caregivers, presents its fall chorus. May 14, 11 a.m., at Salisbury Presbyterian Church, Midlothian.

Richmond SailFest. Presented by the Virginia Museum of History & Culture, in partnership with Sail Virginia℠ and the City of Richmond, this weekend-long festival will feature tall ship tours, live music and performances, historical re-enactors, exhibitions of history and art, and much more. June 12 to 14.

Virginia Repertory Theatre’s 2025-2026 Season, still to come:

• Tony Award-winning hit, “Come from Away.” June 18 to Aug. 2, 2026, at the November Theater, Richmond.

Richmond Shakespeare 27th Season. Five plays explore identity, ambition, and the contradictions of being human. “One of the most complicated things about being human is our constant negotiation with our own identities. In our lives we adopt roles, whether they are social, cultural, gendered, political or moral – to gain freedom, power, love,” says artistic director James Ricks.

• Richmond Shakespeare Festival begins with “As You Like It” by William Shakespeare at Agecroft Hall. Banished from court and cast into the Forest of Arden, Rosalind disguises herself as a boy and discovers that love, freedom, and self-discovery thrive far from the rules of society. As shepherds, fools, lords, and lovers wander through the woods, mistaken identities and unexpected romances blossom under the trees. Summer 2026
• Oscar Wilde’s “The Importance of Being Earnest” at Agecroft Hall. Lies, love, and low-stakes scandal collide in the deliciously absurd comedy of manners. Jack and Algernon each invent fictional alter egos, both conveniently named Ernest, to dodge social obligations and pursue romance, but their schemes unravel when their lies catch up with them. Aug. 6 to 30 at Robert B. Moss Theatre.

VMHC IllumiNATION. A breathtaking video art projection that brings the American story to life. Set against the museum’s historic facade, this immersive experience will blend artistic light, historic imagery, and music to transport viewers on a powerful journey through time and place. June 25 to 28 at the Virginia Museum of History & Culture, Richmond.

LOVE IS KING Tour – Evening with Gregory Porter. With his rich baritone voice and his mastery of the traditions of soul, jazz, and gospel, Porter entertains audiences with standards by heroes like Nat “King” Cole and original songs. Sept. 24, 7:30 p.m., at Dominion Energy Center, Richmond.

Ongoing Performances & Exhibitions

Around Richmond, and the occasional road trip

“Primary Trust.” An exploration of vulnerability, isolation, and the unexpected friendships that can blossom in adversity. When a shy 38 year-old’s carefully constructed life – a routine of books, Mai-Tais, and conversations with his best friend – collapses, he must suddenly confront his past and brave the outside world. Ages 13+. Through March 29 at Virginia Rep’s Theatre Gym, Richmond.

“Out the Mud.” Juneteenth 1865, a newly freed couple stands at a crossroads: leave the only land they’ve ever known to forge an uncertain future, or remain on the plantation to work for the family that once claimed ownership over their lives. Inspired by the Slave Narratives from the Federal Writers’ Project. Through March 29 at Firehouse Theatre, Richmond.

ARGS Visual Art Spring Show. Enjoy the works of young creatives at Appomattox Regional Governor’s School and graduating members of the Petersburg High School National Art Society. Through April 4 at Petersburg Area Art League, Petersburg.

“Immediate Family.” Prodigal son Jesse shows up for a family wedding with his new Swedish boyfriend and turns the family reunion into a family showdown. “Modern Family” meets “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner” as these siblings try to bridge their differences with a little help from God, card games, and family. Through April 11 at Robert B. Moss Theatre, Richmond.

“Abstract Expressionists: The Women.” Celebrating the vital and historically undervalued contributions of women to the first internationally renowned artistic movement born in the U.S. The exhibition covers four thematic sections: “The New York School,” “San Francisco Early Years,” “A Tale of Two Cities: New York and Paris,” and “Vocal Girls and Beyond.” Through April 26 at the Muscarelle Museum of Art, Williamsburg.

“Generations: Stories of Asian Americans in Richmond” Exhibition. Richmond’s Asian American communities are one of the region’s most quickly growing populations. “Generations” shares stories of personal experience and cultural identity: how people found their way here and became integral parts of our local community. Through May 25 at The Valentine, Richmond.

“Arthur Ashe: An Enduring Legacy.” The new immersive, technology-driven retrospective exhibition honors the life, activism, and impact of tennis champion and Richmond native Arthur Ashe. Ashe learned the game at Richmond’s Brookfield Park. He became the first Black man to win the singles’ titles at the U.S. and Australian Opens and Wimbledon. He co-founded Artists and Athletes Against Apartheid alongside Harry Belafonte in 1982, calling for a global boycott against South Africa’s apartheid regime. Through June 13 at the Black History Museum, Richmond.

“Following the Dragon” Special Exhibition. Explore the journey of Chinese Ming Porcelain to 17th-century Jamestown. See porcelain uncovered archaeologically during excavations of the 1607-1625 James Fort at Historic Jamestowne. Learn of unexpected cultural connections linking colonial Virginia with imperial China. Presented by the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation in partnership with the Jamestown Rediscovery Foundation. Through July 12 at Jamestown Settlement, Jamestown.

“Titus Kaphar and Junius Brutus Stearns: Pictures More Famous than the Truth.” Juxtaposing scenes from the life of George Washington by painter Junius Brutus Stearns (American, 1810-1885) with contemporary works by artist Titus Kaphar (American, 1976-) to offer 21st century perspectives. Stearns helped mythologize George Washington, and Kaphar adds to or amends traditional portraits of Washington and reclaim part of the narrative for the enslaved individuals excluded from the dominant story. Part of the VA250 commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. FREE. Through July 26 at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Richmond.

“We The People: The World in Our Commonwealth.” In tribute to the nation’s 250th anniversary, the VMHC presents the deeply personal narratives of individuals born in 68 countries who sought freedom, opportunity, and refuge by immigrating to the United States. Immersive environments, historical objects, powerful images, and multimedia stations reveal immigrant experiences of leaving home, settling in an unfamiliar place, and becoming Virginians, highlighting the profound way immigrants have both shaped and been shaped by Virginia and this nation. Through Sept. 7 at the Virginia Museum of History & Culture, Richmond.

“West by Water: Richmond’s James River and Kanawha Canal.” The new exhibition features Richmond photographer John Henley and writer Harry Kollatz Jr. along the city’s historic James River & Kanawha Canal, which even after two centuries, remains to some, resident and visitor alike, elusive and mysterious. Through Sept. 7 at The Valentine, Richmond.

“Revolutionary Allies: Foreign Friends of American Independence.” The Virginia Museum of History & Culture’s new exhibition pays tribute to the contributions of the partnering countries that helped America gain independence from British rule through the stories of four individuals, each of whom played a unique part in America’s origin story — Virginian Arthur Lee, Pierre August Caron de Beaumarchais, Jean de Neufville and Francisco de Saavedra — offering a glimpse into lesser-known accounts of the American Revolution. Through Nov. 1 at the Virginia Museum of History & Culture, Richmond.

Virginia Museum of History & Culture Celebrates America’s 250th Anniversary with Spring 2025 Exhibition and Related Events. “Give Me Liberty: Virginia & the Forging of a Nation,” the first major show for the commemoration of the nation’s 250th anniversary, delves into Virginia’s role in the American Revolution, exploring the confluence of continental and global forces as well as the actions of both iconic and often-overlooked people who together established a new nation and changed the world. Through Jan. 4, 2026. At the Virginia Museum of History & Culture, Richmond. Related events include:

• We The People: Through Jan. 3, 2027
• “Un/Bound: Free Black Virginians, 1619–1865”: Through July 4, 2027 (see below)
• Sail250 with Tall Ships RVA: June 12 to 15, 2026
• IllumiNATION: June to July 2026

“Dissent: Liberty & Loyalty in Early Richmond.” Not everyone wanted “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.” Between the 1770s and 1830s, Richmond was center stage for battles of if and how Virginians would live up to the ideals of the Declaration of Independence. Through Jan. 31, 2027, at The Valentine, Richmond.

“Un/Bound: Free Black Virginians, 1619-1865.” Examining the lives of free Black Virginians from the arrival of the first captive Africans in 1619 to the abolition of slavery in 1865. Through powerful objects and first-person accounts, visitors see how Virginia’s people of color achieved -freedom, established communities, and persevered within a legal system that recognized them as free but not equal. Through July 4, 2027, at the Virginia Museum of History & Culture, Richmond.

“Sculpting History.” The exhibition from the Valentine shows how those who created the Lost Cause narrative used cultural and social centers of power to make it successful: education, media, politics, money, religion, and violence. The exhibition demonstrates how sculptor Edward Valentine, Richmond leaders, and others around the country reframed the war. It uncovers the Lost Cause, its legacy, and those who resisted. The Valentine, Richmond.