What’s Booming RVA: Rotten Laundry?
Boomer’s top 5 picks for the week ahead
Is it merely a coincidence that “Something Rotten” and “Honky Tonk Laundry” both premiere this week? Plus not-at-all-rotten art, Legendary Legend Brewing’s 29th anniversary, and Christmas in July. All in “What’s Booming RVA: Rotten Laundry?”
Art Night X Four
July 20, 6 to 8 p.m., at The Cultural Arts Center, Glen Allen
Four exhibits open – “The Collexxion,” “Ancestral Stories: The Gathering,” “Conversations Through Canvas,” and the Virginia Glass Guild Member Exhibition. Plus a chance to meet the artists, live music and a wine and beer cash bar.
“Something Rotten!”
July 21 to 23 and July 28 to 30 at Dogwood Dell, Richmond
Richmond stars perform under the stars. In this musical comedy, the 16th-century Bottom brothers try to compete with their contemporary, William Shakespeare. FREE.
“Honky Tonk Laundry”
July 21 to Aug. 27, at Hanover Tavern, Hanover
Two country gals at Wishy Washy Washateria are awash in soap, suds, and cheatin’ hearts and turn a laundromat into a honky tonk, and wrongdoings into revenge, in this hilarious new musical from Virginia Rep. Swish to music by Carrie Underwood, Reba McEntire, Dixie Chicks, Dolly Parton, Pam Tillis, Tammy Wynette, Loretta Lynn, Patsy Cline, and other talented women.
Legend’s 29th Anniversary Party
July 22, noon to 8 p.m., at Legend Brewing, Richmond
The grandpappy of Richmond craft beer is throwing a party, with live music, food, games, prizes, food, beer, and a memorable view of the James River and downtown. Music includes the Great Richmond Pipe and Drums. FREE, food and drink for purchase.
Christmas in July: Kismet Makers’ Market
July 23, noon to 5 p.m., at Starr Hill Beer Hall & Rooftop, Richmond
Stroll through Santa’s workshop, hosted by Kismet Market and filled with 65 local vendors: jewelry, food, arts, crafts, candles, clothing … plus, food truck music, and plenty of Starr Hill brews.
Check websites for more details, including prices and registration requirements.
More of What’s Booming in Richmond besides …
Food and more fun to fill your plate
Boomer’s featured flavor of the week:
Great Bloody Mary mixes made in Virginia
