What’s Booming RVA: Swine, Brine, and Classic Favorites
Boomer’s top 5 picks for the week ahead
Pig out on pork and oysters, “train” your sights on Ashland, and celebrate the bard, Mozart, and Plunky & Oneness. All in “What’s Booming RVA: Swine, Brine, and Classic Favorites.”
Drei Nächte of “A Little Night Music”
April 26, 7:30 p.m., at Perkinson Center, Chester
April 27, 7:30 p.m., at St. Christopher’s School, Richmond
April 28, 3 p.m., at Blackwell Auditorium at Randolph-Macon College, Ashland
More specifically, two night performances and one afternoon, featuring Mozart’s exquisite “Eine Kleine Nachtmusik” and Symphony No. 27, Victoria Chung performing Jennifer Higdon’s Oboe Concerto, and Stravinsky’s homage to Bach, “Dumbarton Oaks.”
Ashland Train Day
April 27, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., in downtown Ashland
Learn railroad history and lore, feel the power of CSX freight trains and the fun of model trains, vintage railroad equipment, a red caboose, and bunches of heavy equipment. Plus kids’ activities and more. FREE.
Shakespeare’s Birthday: A Celebration of the Bard
April 27, noon to 5 p.m., at Agecroft Hall, Richmond
An outdoor party with entertainment, dances, songs, costumed living history staff, and other merry activities. FREE.
Swine & Brine
April 27, noon to 8 p.m., at Ardent Craft Ales, Richmond
Pork and oysters take center stage at this annual festival of food and beer. Supporting players include more seafood, burgers, sides, desserts, and guest pours.
Plunky & Oneness of Juju
April 27, 8 and 9:30 p.m., at Révéler Experiences, Richmond
Saxophonist James “Plunky” Branch is a Richmond treasure, educator, two-time recipient of the NEA Jazz Fellowships, and a vanguard of Afro-centric jazz. Two intimate concerts celebrate his life and legacy, spanning his musical journey.
Check websites for more details, including prices and registration requirements.
More of What’s Booming in Richmond besides Swine, Brine, and classic favorites
Food and more fun to fill your plate
Boomer’s featured flavor of the week:
Rest, relaxation, and fine fare at The Clifton in Charlottesville
And lots more events to throw on your calendar:
More events from April 25 to May 2, 2024 + Down-the-Road events
