#experiencerva

July 25 - 26, 2015

Every Friday I will post a few weekend events that have crossed my WCVE desk and piqued my interest!

Have a great RVA (and surrounding areas) event in mind? Respond to this post with a super short description and link below.

FAMILY FRIENDLY EVENTS

7/25: History Hounds Explore Hollywood Cemetery Walking Tour 

Dogs and their humans will both love this tour led by an expert from The Valentine.

Tickets: $15.

Details: www.richmondhistorytours.com

7/25: Christmas in July

Why wait another five months for some holiday cheer! Enjoy making holiday crafts, games, character visits, and more at the Children’s Museum of Richmond.

Tickets: Included with museum admission.

Details: http://www.c-mor.org/cmor-central-chrisitmas-july

7/25: Richmond Reptile Expo

Reptiles galore for both sale and trade at the Richmond International Raceway. (eek!)

Tickets: $8.

Details: http://mdreptilefarm.com/richmond-virginia-reptile-expo/

7/26: Goodnight Moon, The Children’s Theatre at Willow Lawn 

Everyone’s favorite children’s book is brought to life in this stage production of “Goodnight Moon” by Virginia Repertory Theatre.

Tickets: $16

Details: http://tickets.va-rep.org/single/psDetail.aspx?psn=3443 

FRIEND FRIENDLY EVENTS

7/25: The Tallest Man on Earth at the National

Swedish artist Kristian Matsson is one of my absolute favorites! 

Tickets: $22.50 in advance, $25 at the door.

Details: http://www.thenationalva.com/events/detail/the-tallest-man-on-earth

7/25- Blue Bee Birthday Bash

Blue Bee Cider’s throwing themselves a birthday party for their 2nd year in business! At the party will be food trucks, music, and a new cider release. 

Tickets: Free events. Drinks and food vary.

Details: https://www.bluebeecider.com/event/blue-bee-birthday-bash/

7/25- Manatree Debut Record Release with Clair Morgan, Lucy Dacus at the Broadberry

Come see the debut record release show of a local RVA band.

Tickets: $10 in advance, $12 at the door. 

Details: http://www.thebroadberry.com/event/892915-manatree-debut-record-release-richmond/

7/25 & 7/26: Hamlet at Agecroft Hall

The Quill Theatre puts a modern twist on the classical Shakespeare play Hamlet - must notably by portraying Hamlet as a woman. I’m really looking forward to seeing this performance!

Tickets: $30 general admission. $15 students.

Details: http://quilltheatre.org/shows/hamlet/

7/26- State Champs, Hit The Lights, Tiny Moving Parts, Let It Happen, Northbound at The Broadberry

Another great lineup by The Broadberry.

Tickets: $15.