What’s Booming RVA: An Inspiring Superman
Boomer’s top picks for the week ahead
Catch a moving film on Christopher Reeves, who went from Superman to advocate for disability rights. Soak in a fast-paced drama and fantastic music, including the first of UR’s Modlin 2026 season. In “What’s Booming RVA: An Inspiring Superman.”
Henrico Community Band Concert
The weather promises to be perfect for this twilight outdoor concert. Take a lawn chair or blanket and take in fresh air, sunset, and live concert music.
Aug. 28, 7 to 8:30 p.m., at Walkerton Tavern, Glen Allen.
Flights and Fantasies
The Richmond Chamber Players present an evening of chamber music that journeys through sound, memory, and imagination.
Aug. 29, 7 to 8 p.m., at St. Benedict Catholic Church, Richmond.
“The Lifespan of a Fact”
A sharp, fast-paced showdown between fact and fiction, pitting an ambitious young fact-checker against a celebrated writer with a flair for dramatic storytelling. As deadlines loom and tempers flare, the two must confront the blurry line between truth and narrative. Presented by Chamberlayne Actors Theatre.
Aug. 29 to Sept. 14 at Hanover Tavern, Hanover.
Silver Screen Movie – “Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story”
Christopher Reeve portrayed Superman in four films and dozens of other roles before being injured in a horse-riding accident in 1995 that left him paralyzed from the neck down. He became a leader and activist in the quest to find a cure for spinal cord injuries and an advocate for disability rights and care. All tickets and concessions just one dollar.
Aug. 27, 10 a.m., at Henrico Theatre, Henrico.
Henrico.gov/rec/places/henrico-theatre
David Esleck Trio
Dr. David Esleck, professor of jazz piano, presents a concert of jazz taken from and inspired by hymns and other songs of faith. FREE, registration encouraged.
Sept. 4, Camp Concert Hall, University of Richmond.
Check websites for more details, including prices and registration requirements.
More of What’s Booming in Richmond besides …
More fun to fill your plate
And more to throw on your calendar:
- MORE EVENTS from August 28 to September 4, plus announcements and a road trip
- Lots of future Richmond happenings
NOTE: What’s Booming curator Annie Tobey will be out of the office on Thursday, so this week’s calendars are publishing one day early.
