What’s Booming RVA: Space and Garden Glories
Boomer’s top 5 picks for the weekend
Celestial inspiration from astronaut and University of Richmond grad Leland Melvin, a play of malaprops at UR, a fun benefit run/walk, and lots of gardens and butterflies. In this week’s “What’s Booming RVA: Space and Garden Glories.”
“The Rivals”
April 13 to 16 at Modlin Center for the Arts, University of Richmond
The 18th-century comedy of manners comes to life, complete with the hilarious Mrs. Malaprop, whose misapplication of the English language (“she’s as headstrong as an allegory on the banks of Nile”) has made her one of the most beloved comic characters of all time. The headstrong daughter of a wealthy family, the lovely Lydia Languish is fiercely determined to rebuff parental wishes and marry for love rather than money.
Wood River Run 5k
April 15, 9 to 11 a.m., at Pony Pasture Park, Richmond
A fun, easygoing run/walk, with proceeds to the James River Park, the Christian Wood Scholarship Fund for Passages Adventure Camp, and JRPS education. Dogs and off-road strollers welcome.
“Chasing Space: A Virginia Astronaut’s Journey”
April 15, 3 p.m., at the Virginia Museum of History & Culture, Richmond
Retired NASA astronaut Leland D. Melvin was an NFL wide receiver and is an author, Lynchburg native, and University of Richmond and University of Virginia graduate. He will join the VMHC for special public events throughout the year, including this interactive program focused on his inspirational memoir.
90th Historic Garden Week
April 15 to 22, at beautiful gardens throughout Richmond and Virginia
Tour inspired private landscapes, public gardens, and historic sites – at the peak of spring – enhanced by more than 1,000 world-class floral arrangements.
BUTTERFLIES LIVE!
April 15 to Oct. 9 at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, Richmond
The annual living exhibition returns for the season, with oodles of beautiful butterflies flittering inside the Conservatory alonside plenty of fascinating facts. New butterflies released daily.
Check websites for more details, including prices and registration requirements.
More of What’s Booming in Richmond besides space and garden glories
Food and more fun to fill your plate
Boomer’s featured restaurant of the week:
ChefSuite: Classically Good Food, Conveniently New Ordering
And lots more events to throw on your calendar:
April 13 to 20, coming soon + Down-the-Road events
