What’s Booming RVA: Catch ’em While You Can!
Boomer’s top 5 picks for the week ahead
Three more days of the Chesterfield County Fair, the Flying Squirrels will be leaving the nest after next week’s home stand, and Patsey Henry and ALO are popping up for just one day. On the other hand, “POTUS” is just beginning, and you won’t want to miss this LOL satire! Check out these Top picks in “What’s Booming RVA: Catch ’em While You Can!”
Chesterfield County Fair
Through Sept. 2 at the fairgrounds at Chesterfield Courthouse
Rides, food, games, competitions, entertainment, and fun! Through Sept. 2 at the fairgrounds at Chesterfield Courthouse.
“POTUS: Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass Are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive”
Sept. 1 to Oct. 1 at Virginia Rep’s November Theatre, Richmond
When the President spins a PR nightmare into a global crisis after letting out a certain four-letter word, the seven brilliant and beleaguered women he relies upon most risk life, liberty, and the pursuit of sanity to keep the commander-in-chief out of trouble. The regional premiere of the bold, irreverent modern satire.
Meet Patsey Henry
Sept. 3, liberty-or-death speech reenactment at 1:30 p.m., Patsey Henry at 3 p.m., at St. John’s Church, Richmond
Patrick Henry’s eldest child (presented by living history interpreter Debbie Phillips) comes to Church Hill, speaking of her father’s political career, her mother who struggled with mental illness, and more.
Atomic Light Orchestra
Sept. 3, 7 p.m., at The Tin Pan, Richmond
The six-piece Baltimore Electric Light Orchestra tribute band performs fan favorite songs.
Richmond Flying Squirrels vs. Akron RubberDucks
Through Sept. 10 at The Diamond, Richmond
Catch ’em while you can for the last home team stand of the season. Go Nutz and have Funn with professional baseball, giveaways, and fireworks on featured nights. For your chance to score a pair of free tickets, follow our Tuesday Boomer newsletter or Facebook.
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