What’s Booming RVA: War Heroes and Activists
Boomer’s top 5 picks for the week ahead
The sound of guns from a soldier’s life, flags planted for Virginia’s military servicemembers, a Pakistani-American activist, a fictional couple who see green – and an evening in Ashland for just plain fun. All in “What’s Booming RVA: What’s Booming RVA: Heroes and Activists.”
“SOUND OF THE GUNS” World Premiere
June 22 to July 14 at Firehouse Theatre, Richmond
Based on writer/composer/performer Jim O’Ferrell’s personal experiences, the story encompasses two long days in a soldier’s life, in 2006 in the Iraq War and 2016 as a veteran. The performance includes four actors backed by rock music from The J.O.B., featuring songs that O’Ferrell wrote about his years as a soldier and a veteran. Ten performances.
Hill of Heroes
June 23, volunteers plant flags from 8 to 11 a.m., followed by a celebration from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Virginia War Memorial, Richmond
The commemoration event features 12,000 flags to honor the nearly 12,000 Virginia men and women who sacrificed their lives in service to the nation. A community celebration includes military vehicle displays, kids’ activities, live music, food trucks, and more.
Ashland Fourth Fridays
June 23, 5 to 8 p.m., in downtown Ashland
Sidewalk sales, art exhibits, live music, and outdoor dining, highlighting the area’s jewelers, painters, designers, entertainers, chefs, farmers, and musicians.
An Evening with Rabia Chaudry
June 23, 7 p.m., at the Perkinson Center, Chester
Author of NYT bestseller “Adnan’s Story” and “Fatty Fatty Boom Boom: A Memoir of Food, Fat, and Family,” plus co-host of the Undisclosed podcast and executive producer of HBO’s “The Case Against Adnan Syed.” FREE.
“Native Gardens”
June 23 to 26 on the Wilton House Museum lawn, Richmond
Cadence Theatre presents hot-button comedy about a a high-powered couple who transform their yard into a lovely native garden – next door to a blooming brigade of non-native plants.
Check websites for more details, including prices and registration requirements.
More of What’s Booming in Richmond besides heroes and activists
Food and more fun to fill your plate
Boomer’s featured flavor of the week:
Get a taste of nostalgia with Jeni’s Frosted Brown Sugar Cinnamon Pop-Tarts Ice Cream
And lots more events to throw on your calendar:
June 22 to 29, coming soon + Down-the-Road events
