What’s Booming RVA: Scintillating Memories to Somber Memorials
Our top 5 event picks, Dec. 1 to 8
The holiday season is in full swing, but that’s not all that’s happening! From the scintillating memories of “Dirty Dancing” to talented local musicians and murder mystery authors to a somber remembrance of Virginia service members. In this week’s “What’s Booming RVA: Scintillating Memories to Somber Memorials.”
‘Dirty Dancing’ in Concert
Dec. 1 at 7:30 p.m. at Altria Theater, Richmond
Relive the memories in this classic film’s first live film-to-concert experience … on a full-size cinema screen, with a live band and singers performing the film’s iconic songs. Afterwards, the band and singers host an encore party where you can sing and dance along to your favorite “Dirty Dancing” songs. After all, nobody puts you in a corner!
Flashlight Tag with Album Release and Guest Stars
Dec. 1 at 8 p.m. at the Tin Pan, Richmond
The band celebrates the holidays and the release of their new album, “Don’t Blink,” with an evening of fun shenanigans. Guests include BJ Kocen, Sarah White, Vexine, Arthur Grant, David Hunter, and John Henneberger. PJs, holiday sweaters, and holiday character cosplay encouraged.
Felony Flavor and Managing Murder
Dec. 4 at noon at Ashland Theater, Ashland
An afternoon of cozy mystery talks with Fountain Bookstore’s panel discussions and book signings with authors of culinary mysteries and small business sleuths.
A Very Postmodern Christmas
Dec. 6 at 8 p.m. at Altria Theater, Richmond
Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox features a rotating retro collective of vocalists, dancers, and instrumentalists mashing up timeless holiday classics with today’s pop hits in vintage styles like ’20s hot jazz, doo wop, and Motown.
Pearl Harbor Remembrance Ceremony
Dec. 7, 11 a.m., at the Virginia War Memorial, Richmond
The Navy League of the United States, Richmond Council, and the Virginia War Memorial host the 81st annual ceremony honoring fellow Virginians and all American service members who died during the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii on Dec. 7, 1941. The event will include speaker Captain Gregory “Chaser” Keithley, United States Navy (Retired), plus the presentation of wreaths, accompanied by reading of names and tolling of the ship’s bell from the USS Virginia. The Memorial will also offer the documentary “Pearl Harbor” along with ongoing exhibits.
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Image of A Very Postmodern Christmas from the Kimmel Campus in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
