Annual Memorial Day Concert Monday, May 25, 4pm sponsored by The City’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities at World War I Memorial Carillon in Byrd Park, featuring carillonneur Larry Robinson will pay tribute to our nation’s veterans through the ringing of the Carillon Bells followed by a concert from The Virginians Barbershop Chorus. Details visit http://richmondvacitynews.blogspot.com/2015/05/annual-memorial-day-concert-may-25.html.
Gallmeyer Farms Strawberry Fields Festival, Saturday May 23, 10am - 5pm at The Berry Patch, 3622 Darbytown Court, pick your own strawberries, spring vegetables also available, live music, craft Vendors, hay rides & pony rides and activities for all ages
free admission, free parking, http://gallmeyerfarms.com/. Please leave your furry friends at home!
Friday Cheers Friday 6-9:30pm on Brown's Island featuring Latin Band Bio Ritmo, The Milkstans & Honky Tonk Heroes . More information http://www.venturerichmond.com/events/venture/cheers.html.
Richmond Flying Squirrels celebrates the Memorial Day Weekend with a slew of games and fun starting Friday, May 22, Free Shirt Friday & Happy Hour. The first 1,000 fans (15 & up) will receive a free Squirrels shirt, Gates open at 5:30pm, start time 7:05pm. Saturday, May 23, fireworks display following the game. Sunday, May 24, Kids Club Sunday and Nutzy toothbrush holder giveaway. Gates open at 12:30pm, 1:35pm start. Monday, May 25 - A special Memorial Day celebration at The Diamond with a 12:05 PM start time. The Squirrels will pay tribute to the United States Armed Forces before the game. A Memorial Day picnic is also available for Individuals, families and groups. Click here for picnic details. It's also a McDonald's Monday, so bring a McDonald's receipt to the box office for a buy one get one free ticket offer. More details http://www.milb.com/index.jsp?sid=t3410.
Virginia War Memorial - Commonwealth's Memorial Day Ceremony, Monday, May 25, 10am, Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe is the keynote speaker. Details visit http://www.vawarmemorial.org.
Pocahontas Live Concert Series at Pocahontas State Park featuring An Evening with The Embers, on Friday, Friday May 22, gates 6pm, advance tickets $11/$13 Door. Thursday, June 11, Jerrod Niemann and Frankie Ballard. Advance tickets $20/$25 gate,
Gold Circle Dance Pit: advance $40/$45 at gate. Details http://pocahontaslive.com/.
The Valentine Museum, open on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, 10am – 5pm, located at 14 South 14th Street . Saturday, May 23, 2-4pm, Tours include Hollywood Cemetery: The Civil War Walking Tour. Learn about the cemetery’s history, artwork, symbolism and famous residents, including two U.S. Presidents, writer Ellen Glasgow, Confederate President Jefferson Davis and Generals George Pickett and J.E.B. Stuart. Historic Cemeteries Bus Tour Memorial Day - May 25, 1-5pm , FREE FOR ALL VETERANS! A tour of Richmond's historic 18th and 19th century cemeteries, including St. Johns Church, the African Burial Ground and Shockoe, Hebrew, Evergreen, Oakwood, and Woodland cemeteries. Meet at the Valentine. Reservations are required. Call for more information (804) 649-0711, prompt 4.
The Richmond Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha PSI Fraternity Inc. in partnership with East End Lightning presents Memorial Day 5K Klassic, Saturday, May 23, 8am - noon, at Dorey Park, 2999 Darbytown Road, Henrico, $25 per runner/walker. Details visit http://www.eastendlightning.org.
Autism Society Central Virginia 5K Run/Walk, Saturday, May 23, 9am at Innsbrook Pavilion. Family friendly race, entertainment, food, exhibition and a kid's Fun Zone, event starts at 8am. For details visit http://www.ascv.org.
RVA Women & Girls Symposium, sponsored by CIRCLE ( Community Involvement to Remain Connected & Lead Effectively) Saturday, May 23, 12:30pm - 3:30pm at Huguenot High School. Event free and open to the public, for more details visit http://www.germikaspeakschange.com or call 804-658-9944.
DKA Productions present Musicians from Senegal - Soriee de gala, Senegambian - Assane Ndiaye & Ngeweul Band live concert, Friday, May 22, 7pm - midnight, at the Robinson Theater, 2903 Q Street, tickets $50, call 804-389-4488 or 804-588-8959 for details. Benefits the African Community Network (ACN).
Silver Parrot Boutique, Henrico fundraiser for Veterans with PTSD, shop through Saturday, a portion of sales will be donated to help, 210 Towne Center West, Suite 703, details call 804-360-2006.
Future Events: 4th Annual Jazz Inside Out Fundraiser, Friday, May 29, 7-11pm, at The Westin Hotel & Courtyard, featuring two jazz bands, Doors Wide Open & G7Jazz, hors d'oeuvres, cash bar, silent auction, tickets at http://www.vahigheredfund.com or call 804-329-1374.
Check out our May Festival Guide! http://wtvr.com/2015/04/29/may-festivals-2015-guide-music-bourbon-food-exercise-and-burlesque/.
