What’s Booming RVA: A Classic Toy & Errant Boys
Boomer’s top 5 picks for the week ahead
Imagine a 23.5-foot-long Titanic replica made of LEGO bricks. You don’t have to imagine it – 1 million LEGO bricks are coming to the VMHC this weekend. Plus catch a dark play, take home inspiring native plants (maybe even something FREE!), shop among 160 talented artists, and eat at some of Richmond’s best restaurants for an even better cause with Richmond Restaurant Week. “What’s Booming RVA: A Classic Toy Comes to Town.”
“Lord of the Flies”
Oct. 17 to Nov. 10 at Dominion Energy Center, Richmond
Richmond Shakespeare kick of its 26th season with a dark look at human nature. Based on the classic novel by William Golding, a group of young boys find themselves stranded and battling for survival. Two very different leaders vie for control, and the frightened youngsters gradually slip from civilized behavior into savagery.
Plant Native! Festival
Oct. 19, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Dorey Park, Henrico
FREE entry, FREE plants! A celebration of native plants, the ecosystems they support, and local organizations working to protect the environment, with native plant vendors, information booths, and food trucks. Keep Henrico Beautiful will give away potted trees on a first-come, first-served basis (based on the homeowner’s yard conditions). Dorey Farmers Market will hand out native plant vouchers to use in the market.
Traveling Bricks: An Exhibition Made of LEGO® Bricks
In its first continental U.S. appearance, Traveling Bricks features more than 100 models of iconic land, air, sea, and space vehicles constructed from nearly 1 million LEGO® bricks. After viewing the exhibition guests can get creative with thousands of LEGO bricks. Oct. 19 to Jan. 5, 2025 at the Virginia Museum of History & Culture, Richmond.
Richmond Restaurant Week
Oct. 21 to 27 at more than 30 restaurants in and around Richmond
Dine local for a cause. Richmond restaurants, from casual to fancy, continental to cosmopolitan, strut their stuff while helping our neighbors. Participating restaurant offer three-course prix-fixe meals for $35.24, with $5.24 of each meal donated to Feed More, helping Central Virginia neighbors in need.
Gallery at First UU
Oct. 23 to 27 at First Unitarian Universalist Church, Richmond
The annual fine art and craft show features more than 160 artists presenting up to 4,000 pieces of arts or crafts in a variety of media: fiber, jewelry, pottery sculpture, painting, furniture, and more.
Check websites for more details, including prices and registration requirements.
More of What’s Booming in Richmond besides a classic toy
More fun to fill your plate
Boomer’s feature of the week:
And more to throw on your calendar:
- MORE EVENTS from Oct. 17 to 24, plus announcements and road trips – COMING SOON
- Lots of future Richmond happenings
