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Innsbrook adds TLC, Color Me Badd, All-4-One

One of the most popular R&B female groups of all time -- TLC -- is coming to Innsbrook on July 13.

They'll be joined by special guests Color Me Badd and All-4-One. 

Tickets go on sale Wednesday with special $15 "low dough early bird general admission" tickets available for only one week. 

TLC has sold more than 65 million albums world wide and won four Grammy awards. They're known for hits such as "Waterfalls" and "No Scrubs." 

Color Me Bad has sold more than 12 million records in the U.S., which includes 17 top 20 singles. 

All-4-One is known for their love songs and have won one Grammy. 

Visit www.innsbrookafterhours.com for more information and to purchase tickets. 

 

 

90s Bar Crawl comes to RVA this summer

Remember AIM? Remember the Ninja Turtles? Remember when you were cool, back in the 90s? As if! We're giving you a chance to redeem yourself. Relive the glory days at the 90's Bar Crawl!

Lace up your Jordans, slap on your bracelets and saddle up your Furbies. Let's take on Richmond, 90's style. The nation's largest 90's event will take place on Saturday, June 4th, 2016 in Richmond, Va.

Don't miss this opportunity to get jiggy wit it and belt your heart out to every song found on the first ten albums of NOW That's What I Call Music!

What you get:
- A signature bar crawl cup
- Drink specials at numerous Richmond bars
- 90's music at participating establishments
- An amazing crowd of 90's kids celebrating the best of the 90's!

Participating bars:
- Bellytimber Tavern
- City Dogs
- My Noodle Bar
- and maybe more!

Specials:
Each bar will have specials they will be providing at the $2, $3, $4, and/or $5 price points.

Pricing:
Tickets will start at $20.00. Ticket prices will rise as the event date approaches, so get them sooner than later! Click here to purchase tickets!

Registration Time:
2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. All participants MUST register by 6:00 p.m. to gain access to specials and signature cup!

12 About Town: Events for the weekend May 9-12

Lebanese Food Festival- 

Friday, May 13 and Saturday, May 14, 2016, 10 AM to 10 PM, Sunday, May 15, 2016, 10 AM to 8:00 PM

The 32nd Annual Lebanese Festival is back! This weekend you will have the opportunity to enjoy music, dancing, complete dinners, boxed lunches and over 20 a la carte items to choose from. Click here to see the full menu.

Take out orders can be faxed to 804/273-9914 or called in at 804/346-1161 or 804/270-7234.

Location: St. Anthony’s Maronite Catholic Church at 4611 Sadler Road, Glen Allen, VA 23060

Wonder City Craft Beer Festival-  

Saturday May 14th from 12pm-6pm

The first ever Wonder City Craft Beer Festival is expected to take over Hopewell this Saturday! There will be live music, food, 30 different beers from 16 breweries:

• Ardent
• Bold Rock
• Center of the Universe
• Devils Backbone
• Hardywood
• Isley
• Legend
• Lickinghole
• Midnight
• O'Connor
• Steam Bell
• Strangeways
• Triple Crossing
• Starr Hill
• Sunken City
• Old Bust Head

This festival is to celebrate the beauty of Hopewell's revitalized downtown, our love of craft beer and good times!

Taster Ticket - $25 (includes unlimited samplings and a commemorative glass)

VIP Ticket - $50 (VIP includes unlimited sampling, a commemorative glass, all day snacks in the VIP area, private bathrooms, a shaded area and priority parking. This is a very limited ticket and will sell out.

Non-Taster Ticket - $10 (for our designated drivers - includes complimentary soft drinks)

Click here to purchase tickets.

Location: Downtown Hopewell (403 Appomattox Street)

Krazy Kids Inflatable Run-

Saturday May 14th starting at 8 a.m.

The Krazy Kids Inflatable Fun Run is the first nation-wide obstacle run created solely for children. The 1.5 mile course will be located at Meadow Event Park and is one that your kids will never forget. It is a unique, safe and most importantly, FUN.

The event is NOT timed and there are no awards for the fastest runners. The  goal is for all participants ages 3-12 to complete the course without worrying who is the fastest, most skilled or talented. Most importantly, we want every child to have fun and take the inflatables at whatever pace they like! We’ll have a water stop halfway through the course and a chance for our bouncers to take a breather. 

(Minimum Height requirement: 36") 

Location: Meadow Event Park (13191 Dawn Blvd Doswell, VA 23047)

Butterflies LIVE- 

April 15 – Oct. 9, 2016 Daily 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Experience the wonderful world of butterflies! Tropical beauties– fascinating and showy– transform the Conservatory’s North Wing into a wonderland of vibrant colors, captivating sights and extraordinary discoveries. The exhibit is ever-changing, so every time you visit, you’re likely to see something new.

Butterflies LIVE! is an indoor exhibit filled with fun family activities for all ages. Get up close and personal as hundreds of tropical butterflies feed, flutter and take flight all around you. Explore their origins, preferred habitats and lifecycles. Photos are permitted, but those taking photos are to be respectful of other guests.

Included with Garden admission:

$13 adults
$11 seniors 55+
$8 children ages 3 – 12
FREE for children under age 3 and Garden Members

Movies at Bryd Theater: Thursday

My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2

Time: 7:15 PM

Rating: PG-13

Deadpool

Time: 9:30 PM
Rating: R

'I love the 90s tour' featuring Salt N Pepa, Vanilla Ice and Coolio coming to RVA

It is a 90's dream come true! The Richmond Coliseum has announced the "I love the 90s Tour" will stop in Central Virginia. 

The musicians performing include Robert Van Winkle, aka Vanilla Ice, best known for the hit "Ice Ice Baby." Salt-N-Pepa, featuring DJ Spinderella, had several hits in the '90s, including "Whatta Man" and "Push It." Also performing live: Coolio,Color Me Badd, Tone Loc and Rob Base.

The concert is scheduled for Friday, November 4 at the Richmond Coliseum box office. Tickets will be available Friday, May 13.

Chris Tucker to perform at Altria Theater

 

Award-winning actor and comedian, Chris Tucker will perform at Altria Theater Friday, June 24 at 8 pm.

Ticket price range between $47-$77 and go on sale Friday, April 29.

Tucker is perhaps best known for playing the role of Detective James Carter in the Rush Hour film series,

Tucker became a favorite on Russell Simmons’ HBO Def Comedy Jam in the 1990s and came to prominence in his first starring role, the 1995 film cult classic Friday starring opposite Ice Cube.

In 1997, Tucker was an executive producer and starred in the hit movie, Money Talks with Charlie Sheen.  

Tickets can be purchased at Altria Theater and Dominion Arts Center box offices, online www.ETIX.com and charge by phone (800) 514-3849 (ETIX). ADA seating tickets are available.

 

Box office hours are Monday through Friday from 10 am to 5 pm and two hours before performances. 

Events for the Weekend (April 21-24)

Swine and Brine Festival - It's a celebration of local food and craft beer Friday, April 22 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the 2nd annual Swine & Brine beer and food festival at Ardent Craft Ales. Local restaurants include The Roosevelt, Metzger Bar & Butchery, ZZQ, Saison, Sabai, and Amuse to come cook, smoke and grill a killer line-up of pork dishes and their own homemade sides. Plus, Rappahannock Oyster Co. will also join the festivities with steamed and roasted oysters, as well as fresh crab cakes! There will be no less than 15 special Ardent beers for the festival! (click here for menu and beer list) Tickets are $20 per person (Click here to purchase tickets) and include three tickets redeemable for food or beer, as well as a limited edition Ardent Craft Ales bandanna. Additional tickets will be available for purchase at the event for $5 each.

Disney's THE LION KING at Altria Theater starts Tuesday, April 19 runs until May 8. Winner of six Tony Awards®, including Best Musical, THE LION KING brings together one of the most imaginative creative teams on Broadway! Giraffes strut. Birds swoop. Gazelles leap. The entire Serengeti comes to life as never before! (Click here to view schedule)

All guests require a ticket, regardless of age. (Click here to purchase tickets) We recommend that children be at least six years old to attend a performance of THE LION KING.

$25 for Student Tickets! Limit 2 tickets per college student ID, in person only at the Altria Theater box office. Buy in advance for Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday & Sunday evening performances or on the day of show for Friday/Saturday evening & Saturday/Sunday matinee performances. Tickets may be limited and availability is not guaranteed.

Each performance lasts 2 hours, 30 minutes including one intermission

Dogwood Wine Festival- Come out and join Wine for Cures for a great day of family-friendly entertainment and local vendors from all over Virginia. The Dogwood Wine Festival will offer more than great wine. The festival brings together hundreds of Virginia’s best local businesses, artisans, wineries and craft breweries to help support cancer research. Saturday April 23 starting at 11a-6p at Reynolds Crossing. 

Historic Garden Week- is an 8-day statewide event that provides visitors a unique opportunity to see unforgettable gardens at the peak of Virginia's springtime color, as well as beautiful houses sparkling with over 2,000 flower arrangements created by Garden Club of Virginia members.

Tour proceeds fund the restoration and preservation of Virginia's historic gardens, and provide graduate level research fellowships for building comprehensive and ongoing records of historic gardens and landscapes in the Commonwealth, and support the mission of the Garden Club of Virginia.

Tours starts April 23-April 30 all around VA

Richmond Dance Festival- The festival kicks off April 22 at 8pm at Dogtown Dance Theater

EARTH DAY IS FRIDAY!

EnRichmond will host Earth Day Richmond , Saturday at Shiplock Park starting at 11a-5pm. There will be kayak rides on the James, performances by Jesse the Juggler, guided bike rides along the Virginia Capital Trail, a bouldering wall, non-profit exhibitors, a hip hop dance class for families, a craft market, and much more!  The event is free and open to the public.  Click here to see our food, beverage, and non-profit vendors.

RVA Earth Day Festival returns to Manchester (from mayo bridge to Manchester) The free, environmentally focused, all-ages festival features nearly 100 local vendors and artisans, local food and drink, a children’s area and musical performances from the popular Richmond bands East of Afton, Red Light Rodeo, Mighty Joshua and Everwilde.

The festival will be held in conjunction with the revival of the RVA Street Art Festival (rvastreetart.com), which will feature mural artists creating stunning displays in and around the Southern States silos immediately south of the Mayo Bridge. The festival will flow from that riverside area into Manchester and through Plant Zero Arts Center.

Among the vendors featured are Goatacado, Barefoot Bucha, Strawberry Street Café, Boka Tako, King of Pops, Habitat for Humanity, Richmond Chapter of Sierra Club, Project Yoga Richmond, Tricycle Gardens, Virginia Outfitter, Cultural Arts Center of Glen Allen and more. Taste the Local will offer local beers from Legend Brewery and more, and Tap 26 will offer wine on tap.

Free Parking is available on 7th Street, between Hull and Bainbridge, as well as on Mayo Island at a rate of $2 per car. That lot will open at 8:30 a.m. and close at 8 p.m.

Net proceeds benefit FeedRVA, an innovative system that allows residents who use the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program to buy fresh food at local farmers markets.