Calendar of events, May 12 - 19

Thursday

ART OPENINGS

Slantwall and Gumenick Family galleries, Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen, 2880 Mountain Road, 261-2787. Opening reception 7-9 p.m. for “Folkways ... Master Artists of Virginia.” Through July 10.

BENEFITS

Secret Garden Party: Five Court End gardens open to view — White House of the Confederacy, 1201 E. Clay St.; Monumental Church, 1224 E. Broad St.; VCU Massey Cancer Center, 401 College St.; Valentine Richmond History Center, 1015 E. Clay St.; and John Marshall House, 818 E. Marshall St. — 5:30-8:30 p.m., with refreshments and a free shuttle. $35; benefits Historic Richmond Foundation. (804) 643-7407.

COMEDY

Actor-comic Joe Torry, 7:30 p.m. at Funny Bone Comedy Club and Restaurant, 11800 W. Broad St. $17-$20. 521-8900. Through Sunday.

CONCERTS

Groovin’ in the Garden: Donna the Buffalo and New Riders of the Purple Sage for the al fresco concert series, 6 p.m. (gates at 5:30) at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, 1800 Lakeside Ave. $25. 794-6700. Thursdays in May at Lewis Ginter and in June at Maymont, 1700 Hampton St.

Jazz Café: VXH Group in tight grooves and be-bop standards, 6-9 p.m. at Best Café, Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, 200 N. Boulevard. Free. 340-1400.

Thursday in Old Towne: Sea Cruz plays outside at 7:30, Age of Excess entertains inside at 9:30 at Old Towne Civic Center, 136 River St., Petersburg. $10. 733-8344. Series continues Thursdays through Sept. 1.

Virginia Arts Festival: Early music specialist Jordi Savall with Tembembe Ensamble Continuo, La Capella Reial de Catalunya and Hespèrion XXI tracing music from old Spain to the New World, 7:30 p.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church, Portsmouth. $30. (757) 282-2822.

EVENTS

Chester BBQ Cook-Off: Chester Rotary invitational with pros and amateurs competing for barbecue bragging rights, 5-8:30 p.m. on the Chester Village Green. $20. 697-6842 or 221-9267.

Books on Broad: Valerie O. Patterson in talk about her teen novel, “The Other Side of Blue,” opening with reception 5:30-6:15 followed by program at Library of Virginia, 800 E. Broad St. Free. 692-3592.

FAMILY FUN

River District Canal Cruises: Narrated boat tours of the James River and Kanawha Canal along the River District’s Canal Walk, noon-7 p.m. at the Canal Turning Basin, 14th and Dock streets. $4-$5; free for age 4 and younger. 649-2800. Continues Thursdays-Sundays through May 29.

LECTURES

“The Irish Builders of Virginia’s Railroads,” talk by members of the Charlottesville research group Clann Mhór at noon at Library of Virginia, 800 E. Broad St. Free. 692-3592.

“Lincoln and McClellan,” Banner Series lecture by John C. Waugh based on his book, noon at Virginia Historical Society, 428 N. Boulevard. $4-$6. 358-4901.

“A Living Wall”: Interior designer Kelly Brown divulges how she designed, created and maintained a living wall for the 2010 Richmond Symphony Designer House, 6-7 p.m. at Virginia Center for Architecture, 2501 Monument Ave. $5, registration required. 644-3041, ext. 100.

SPORTS

Richmond Flying Squirrels play Harrisburg Senators at 7:05 p.m. at The Diamond, 3001 N. Boulevard. $7-$11. 359-3866. Squirrels play at home through May 19, with a break on Monday.

“Shorts,” Firehouse Theatre Project and K Dance collaboration in production of four short plays by Israel Horovitz, opening at 8 p.m. at Firehouse Theatre, 1609 W. Broad St. $10-$15. Through Sunday.

Friday

ART OPENINGS

Eric Schindler Gallery, 2305 E. Broad St., 644-5005. Opening reception for “The Art of Gift Giving” by R. Sawan White. Through June 17.

Haase Open Door Gallery at Kimberly Ann’s, 246-248 N. Sycamore St., Petersburg, 733-2828. Friday for the Arts reception for two-day showing of abstract art by Sally Valentine. Through Saturday.

Page Bond Gallery, 1625 W. Main St., 359-3633. Opening reception for works by VCUarts fellows Andrea Keys Connell and Lacey Jane Roberts. Through June 3.

Petersburg Area Art League Gallery, 7 E. Old St., Petersburg, 861-4611. Friday for the Arts reception 6-9 p.m. for “School Lunch” by Lisa Weinblatt and “If You Want Butterflies You Have to Feed the Caterpillars” by St. Joseph School students. Through June 6.

Petersburg Regional Art Center, 132 N. Sycamore St., Petersburg, 733-8200. Friday for the Arts reception 7-10 p.m. for All Media Show juried by Elizabeth Schlatter and featured artists Dennis Ross Martin, Brandon Booker, Sheila Thomas, Nancy Belcher and Peggy Faulkner. Through June 7.

BENEFITS

Music for a Cathedral Space: Richmond Symphony and Cathedral Adult Choir with vocal soloists, 7 p.m. at Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, 800 S. Cathedral Place. $40; benefits cathedral preservation. 359-5651, ext. 102.

Heroes Art Ball: Cocktails, silent auction, dinner and dancing to the John Fetherston Band plus childhood cancer survivors sharing stories and original artwork, 7-11 p.m. at the Virginia Holocaust Museum, 2000 E. Cary St. $75-$150; benefits Connor’s Heroes, supporting children with cancer and their families. www.theheroes
artball.org or 221-8991.

COMEDY

Actor-comic Joe Torry, 7:30 and 10 p.m. at Funny Bone Comedy Club and Restaurant. See Thursday.

CONCERTS

Dominion Riverrock edition of Friday Cheers: Perpetual Groove, Big Gigantic and Josati, with openers starting at 6 p.m. on Brown’s Island, Tredegar and South Seventh streets. Free. 788-6466. Fridays through June 24.

Chamber Music Society of Central Virginia in “White Nights” Chamber Music Festival, programs inspired by Russian sacred and folk music, 7:30 p.m. at First Unitarian Universalist Church of Richmond, 1000 Blanton Ave. $5-$25. 519-2098. Festival continues Saturday and Monday.

Phil Wiggins and Rick Franklin in acoustic blues for a house concert, 7:30 p.m. at In Your Ear Studio A, 1831 E. Broad St. $15 in advance, $20 at door. 320-7067 or 349-9439.

Fridays After Five: The Gladstones in classic rock, 5:30 p.m. at Charlottesville’s nTelos Wireless Pavilion, Downtown Mall, Main Street, Charlottesville. Free. (434) 245-4910.

Ron Fetner in musical mash-up of folk, blues, rock and jazz, 7:30 p.m. at Williamsburg Library Theatre, 515 Scotland St., Williamsburg. $7-$15. (757) 259-4070.

EVENTS

Friday Film Series, “The Mystery of Picasso”: Encore showing of the film capturing the artist’s methods, 6:30 p.m. at Leslie Cheek Theatre, Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Boulevard and Grove Avenue. $5-$7. 340-1405.

“A Unionist at the Secession Convention: A Reading of Excerpts from the Speeches of Petersburg Delegate Thomas Branch” by historical interpreter Wayne Tucker, 7-8 p.m. at the Siege Museum, 15 W. Bank St., Petersburg. Free. 733-2402.

Joe Enroughty & His Royal Virginians entertain for big-band dancing 8-11 p.m. at Renaissance Conference Center, 107 W. Broad St. $30; black-tie optional. 864-1040.

FAMILY FUN

Lebanese Food Festival: Traditional food, music and dancing, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. at St. Anthony Maronite Catholic Church, 4611 Sadler Road. Free; food for purchase. 270-7234. Through Sunday.

Imagination Movers: The Emmy Award-winning Disney Junior series comes to life onstage, with favorite characters and songs from the TV series, 4 and 7 p.m. at Carpenter Theatre, Richmond CenterStage, 600 E. Grace St. $20.50-$48.50; $128.50 for VIP package. 592-3400.

River District Canal Cruises, noon-7 p.m. at the Canal Turning Basin. See Thursday.

Air Power Over Hampton Roads: Vintage and modern aircraft, civilian and military air shows, aircraft tours, children’s activities, exhibits and more, 5-10 p.m. at Langley Air Force Base, Hampton. Free. (757) 764-2144.

SPORTS

Dominion Riverrock: River-life celebration and adventure sports festival featuring bike, running, kayak and climbing competitions, vendors, music and interactive fun. Headline talent includes Perpetual Groove on Friday and Yonder Mountain String Band on Saturday, all at Brown’s Island, Tredegar and South Seventh streets, and in and around the James River. Free to spectators. www.dominionriver
rock.com or 285-9495. Continues Saturday.

Richmond Flying Squirrels play Harrisburg Senators at 7:05 p.m. at The Diamond. See Thursday.

THEATER OPENINGS

“Seussical the Musical,” Christian Youth Theater production based on children’s stories by Dr. Seuss, opens at 7 p.m. at Kingsway Community Church, 14111 Sovereign Grace Drive, Midlothian. $15. 306-9159. Through May 21.

Saturday

ART OPENINGS

Chasen Galleries, 3554 W. Cary St., 204-1048. Opening reception 5-8 p.m. for “Memory’s Museum,” abstract landscapes by Joanne Miller Rafferty. Through June 10.

BENEFITS

“Lap the Lake” Walk for the Symphony: People and pets welcome for a set-your-own-distance walk around Westhampton Lake, University of Richmond, starting at 10 a.m., with registration at 9. $20; benefits Richmond Symphony. 378-7703.

Fire Ball: 1960s-themed fundraising gala and auction for the Firehouse Theatre Project features music by the Jason Jenkins Trio and other entertainment, cocktails and gourmet buffet, 7:30-11 p.m. at Firehouse Theatre, 1609 W. Broad St. $50. 355-2001.

COMEDY

Comic ventriloquist Lynn Trefzger: Puppets, bystanders and more are part of the act, 2 p.m. at Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen. $13-$15. 261-2787.

Actor-comic Joe Torry, 7:30 and 10 p.m. at Funny Bone Comedy Club and Restaurant. See Thursday.

CONCERTS

Dominion Riverrock Cheers: Headliners Yonder Mountain String Band (9 p.m.) joined by The Bush League (1 p.m.), Psychobilly Cadillac (2:30 p.m.), William Walter & Tucker Rogers (4 p.m.), People’s Blues of Richmond (5:30 p.m.), Jonathan Vassar & the Speckled Bird (7 p.m.) on Brown’s Island, Tredegar and South Seventh streets. Free. 788-6466.

Richmond Symphony in “An Evening Under the Stars,” concert commemorating the Henricus settlement’s 400th anniversary, 7:30 p.m. outdoors at Henricus Historical Park, 251 Henricus Park Road, Chester. Free; bring blanket or lawn chair; $5 parking. 318-8707.

East of Monroe in Americana and bluegrass for a house concert, 7:30 p.m. at In Your Ear Studio A, 1831 E. Broad St. $15 in advance, $20 at door. 320-7067 or 349-9439.

Shady Grove Coffeehouse: Folk legend David Mallett with Richmond fave George Turman, 8 p.m. at Unitarian Universalist Community Church, 11105 Cauthorne Road, Glen Allen. $7.50-$15 in advance, $8.50-$17 at door, 12 and younger free. 323-4288.

Chamber Music Society of Central Virginia in “White Nights” Chamber Music Festival, noon at Richmond Public Library, 101 E. Franklin St. (free) and 7:30 p.m. at Wilton House Museum, 215 S. Wilton Road ($5-$25). See Friday.

Saturday Summer Street Fest: Virginia Reggae Awards with Nature’s Child, United Souls and more, 6-11 p.m. outdoors at Virginia Air & Space Center, Queensway, Hampton. Free. (757) 727-0900.

Fairfax Symphony Orchestra with chorus and soloists in Mahler’s Symphony No. 2, 8 p.m. at Center for the Arts, George Mason University, Fairfax. $25-$55. (703) 563-1990. Repeats Sunday at Hylton Center, Manassas.

Virginia Arts Festival: Sax player Ada Rovatti with the John Toomey Trio, 8 p.m. at the Attucks Theatre, Norfolk. $20. (757) 282-2822.

Husband-and-wife country music duo Jim & Joell Kepka for Virginia’s Lil Ole Opry, 8 p.m. at Donk’s Theater, Mathews. $12; $5 if younger than 12. 725-7760.

Oratorio Society of Virginia in Karl Jenkins’ “The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace,” 8 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 500 Park St., Charlottesville. $20. (434) 295-4385.

DANCE

Minds in Motion: “Dancing Makes Sense,” fourth-grade dancers from 20 area elementary schools participating in Richmond Ballet’s outreach program in end-of-year dance extravaganza, 2 and 4:30 p.m. at Arthur Ashe Center, 3001 N. Boulevard. Free; ticket required. 344-0906, ext. 323. Through Sunday.

EVENTS

“Raiders of the Lost Lock”: Adventurous tour of historic Lock Island sponsored by Valentine Richmond History Center and Science Museum of Virginia, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on the James River island opposite Windsor Farms. $30; reservation required; directions and parking given upon registration. 649-0711, ext. 301.

Gen. J.E.B. Stuart Commemoration: Ceremony commemorating the anniversary of the Civil War general with re-enactors portraying Stuart and his wife, music by flutist Abigail Fricke and more, noon at Hollywood Cemetery, 412 S. Cherry St. Free. 741-1553.

Ground Xero Wrestling Heavyweight Championship, bell time at 6 p.m. at Club Aurora, 401 E. Grace St. $5-$12. 356-0583.

FAMILY FUN

Civil War Living History: Drewry’s Bluff, demonstrating naval operations and interpretive tours of Confederate Fort Darling, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Drewry’s Bluff Unit, Richmond National Battlefield Park, 7600 Fort Darling Road. Free. 226-1981.

Camp Wilton on the James: Re-enactors portray Gen. Lafayette’s Continental troops and camp followers in living history event 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Wilton House Museum, 215 S. Wilton Road. Free. 282-5936. Continues Sunday.

Revolutionary War Living History: Camp life re-enactments 10 a.m.-5 p.m., marching demonstrations and firing drills at 2 p.m. at Scotchtown, the erstwhile home of patriot Patrick Henry, 16120 Chiswell Lane, Beaverdam. $8. 227-3500. Continues Sunday.

KidFest: Games, hands-on fun, music, concessions and more, 1-4 p.m. at Deep Run Park, 9900 Ridgefield Parkway. Free. 501-5121.

“Song of Mulan,” Theatre IV production based on the Chinese folk tale, 4 and 7 p.m. at Henrico Theatre, 305 E. Nine Mile Road. Free; reservation required. 328-4491.

Lebanese Food Festival, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. at St. Anthony Maronite Catholic Church. See Friday.

River District Canal Cruises, noon-7 p.m. at the Canal Turning Basin. See Thursday.

Jamestown Day: Living history, commemorative ceremony, children’s entertainment, music of the 1600s and more, marking the 404th anniversary of the landing of English settlers in Jamestown, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday at Historic Jamestowne and Jamestown Settlement, James City County. Historic Jamestowne, $10, younger than 16 free; Jamestown Settlement, $7.25-$15.50. (757) 898-2410 and (888) 593-4682.

Virginia Renaissance Faire — Shakespeare Fantasy Weekend: Period fun with re-enactors, marketplace, music, hands-on activities and more, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Lake Anna Winery, Spotsylvania. $9; free for age 5 and younger. (703) 508-5036. Saturdays and Sundays through June 5.

Battle of New Market Living History: Civil War re-enactors in camp life and tactical demos and battle re-enactments, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at New Market Battlefield State Historical Park, New Market. $10; 9 and younger free. (866) 515-1864. Continues Sunday.

Air Power Over Hampton Roads, beginning at 9:30 a.m. at Langley Air Force Base, Hampton. See Friday.

OPERA

“Getting to Know You,” Lyric Opera Virginia’s inaugural concert of beloved arias and duets with maestro Peter Mark, 4 p.m. at Grace & Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 8 N. Laurel St. Free. (757) 446-6666.

SPORTS

Richmond Revolution arena football team vs. Lehigh Valley Steelhawks, 7:05 p.m. at SportsQuest, 13030 Genito Road, Midlothian. $10-$30. 595-8437.

Dominion Riverrock: River-life celebration and adventure sports festival and music by The Bush League (1 p.m.), Psychobilly Cadillac (2:30 p.m.), William Walter & Tucker Rogers (4 p.m.), People’s Blues of Richmond (5:30 p.m.), Jonathan Vassar & the Speckled Bird (7 p.m.) and Yonder Mountain String Band (9 p.m.) at Brown’s Island. See Friday.

Richmond Flying Squirrels play Harrisburg Senators at 6:35 p.m. at The Diamond. See Thursday.

Sunday

BENEFITS

VibeFest: Benefit for Positive Vibe Café features The Georgia Satellites, the Janet Martin Band, Susan Greenbaum and The Taters, noon-6:30 p.m. at The Meadows at The Boulders, Boulders Parkway. $10 in advance, $15 at gate. 560-9622.

COMEDY

Actor-comic Joe Torry, 7 p.m. at Funny Bone Comedy Club and Restaurant. See Thursday.

CONCERTS

Country and western star Brinn Black and Clover High School choirs in concert sponsored by Brandermill Region Men’s Club, 3 p.m. at Clover Hill High School, 13301 Kelly Lane, Midlothian. $15 in advance, $17.50 at door. 608-1261.

Second Sunday South of the James: Washington Camerata in works by J.S. Bach, Scarlatti, Locatelli and others, 4 p.m. at Bon Air Presbyterian Church, 9201 W. Huguenot Road. Donation requested. 272-7514.

David and Ginger Hildebrand in “The Music of Colonial Virginia,” 7:30 p.m. in the chapel at River Road Church, Baptist, 8000 River Road. Free. 288-1131.

Surreal popsters The Flaming Lips, 8 p.m. at The National, 708 E. Broad St. $40. 612-1900.

Fairfax Symphony Orchestra with chorus and soloists in Mahler’s Symphony No. 2, 3 p.m. at Hylton Center, Manassas. See Saturday.

DANCE

Minds in Motion: “Dancing Makes Sense,” fourth-grade participants in Richmond Ballet’s outreach program in end-of-year dance extravaganza, 1:30 and 4 p.m. at Arthur Ashe Center. See Saturday.

EVENTS

Walking tour of Church Hill sponsored by Valentine Richmond History Center soaks up the neighborhood’s 19th-century ambience and observes revitalization efforts, meeting at 2 p.m. at Patrick Henry Park across from St. John’s Church, 24th and East Broad streets. $10, $5 for history center members. 649-0711.

Reel Theology: “For My Father” film screening, potluck supper and discussion with Ben Romer, 6 p.m. at Congregation Or Ami, 9400 Huguenot Road. Free. 683-4536.

FAMILY FUN

Civil War Living History: Re-enactors in camp life, infantry and cooking demos, period music and more, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Historic Polegreen Church site, 6411 Heatherwood Drive, Mechanicsville. Free. www.historicpolegreen.org.

Old Fashioned Ice Cream Social: Americana music by Blue Line Highway, historic house tours, old-fashioned games and sweet treats, 4-6 p.m. at Clark-Palmore House Museum, 904 McCoul St. Free. 501-5134.

Lebanese Food Festival, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. at St. Anthony Maronite Catholic Church. See Friday.

Civil War Living History: Drewry’s Bluff, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Drewry’s Bluff Unit, Richmond National Battlefield Park. See Saturday.

Camp Wilton on the James: Revolutionary War living history event 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Wilton House Museum. See Saturday.

Revolutionary War Living History: Camp life re-enactments 10 a.m.-5 p.m., marching demonstrations and firing drills at 1 p.m. at Scotchtown, Beaverdam. See Saturday.

River District Canal Cruises, noon-5 p.m. at the Canal Turning Basin. See Thursday.

Virginia Renaissance Faire — Shakespeare Fantasy Weekend, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Lake Anna Winery, Spotsylvania. See Saturday.

Battle of New Market Living History, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at New Market Battlefield State Historical Park, New Market. See Saturday.

Air Power Over Hampton Roads, beginning at 9:30 a.m. at Langley Air Force Base, Hampton. See Friday.

LECTURES

“The Raven’s Bride,” talk by Lenore Hart based on her novel about Virginia Clemm Poe, wife of Edgar Allan Poe, 2-4 p.m. at the Edgar Allan Poe Museum, 1914 E. Main St. Free. 648-5523.

SPORTS

Richmond Flying Squirrels play Harrisburg Senators at 2:05 p.m. at The Diamond. See Thursday.

Monday

CONCERTS

Chamber Music Society of Central Virginia in “White Nights” Chamber Music Festival, 7:30 p.m. at First Unitarian Universalist Church of Richmond, 1000 Blanton Ave. See Friday.

Williamsburg Symphonia in music by Mahler, Schumann and others, 8 p.m. at Kimball Theatre, Merchants Square, Colonial Williamsburg. $34-$48. (757) 229-9857. Repeats Tuesday.

EVENTS

Community Conversations Series held as part of Valentine Richmond History Center’s “Future of Richmond’s Past” project continues with John Moeser of UR’s Bonner Center for Civic Engagement on poverty and immigration trends according to the 2010 U.S. Census, 6-8 p.m. at Weinstein JCC, 5403 Monument Ave. Free. 649-0711.

Tuesday

CONCERTS

Williamsburg Symphonia, 8 p.m. at Kimball Theatre, Merchants Square, Colonial Williamsburg. See Monday.

EVENTS

“Lost Communities of Virginia,” talk by Terri Fisher and Kirsten Sparenborg based on their book, noon at Library of Virginia, 800 E. Broad St. Free. 692-3592.

SPORTS

Richmond Flying Squirrels play Bowie Baysox at 7:05 p.m. at The Diamond. See Thursday.

Wednesday

CONCERTS

Jazz Lunch: Bob Jacobs Duo in jazz standards and Gypsy jazz with lunch provided by Garnett’s Café, noon at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 815 E. Grace St. $10; reserve by Monday. 643-3589.

Innsbrook After Hours: The Wailers, gates at 6 p.m. at SnagAJob.com Pavilion, 4901 Lake Brook Drive. $12.50 in advance, $15 at gate. 423-1775 (info line) or 794-6700 (tickets).

FAMILY FUN

Stories at the Museum: Celebrating Asian and Pacific-American Heritage Month, story, “Dumpling Soup” and a craft activity, 4 p.m. at Virginia Historical Society, 428 N. Boulevard. Free. 358-4901.

LECTURES

“The Randolph Women and Their Men,” talk by Ruth Doumlele based on her book, for the Historic Hopewell Foundation Lunch & Lecture series, noon at Hopewell Library, 209 E. Cawson St. Free; bring bag lunch, drinks and dessert provided. 458-4682.

Lunch Break Science: “Nuclear Power — Made in Virginia,” science-themed talk by Joe Montague, noon at Science Museum of Virginia, 2500 W. Broad St. Free; bag lunches welcome. 864-1400.

SPORTS

Richmond Flying Squirrels play Bowie Baysox at 7:05 p.m. at The Diamond. See Thursday.

May 19

BENEFITS

Wearable Global Art Auction: ChildFund International and VCU art students sponsor a wearable art show and silent auction, 7:30 p.m. (doors at 6:30) at Reynolds Gallery, 1514 W. Main St. $50; benefits ChildFund. (800) 762-9593.

COMEDY

“Chappelle Show” regular Charlie Murphy, 7:30 p.m. at Funny Bone Comedy Club and Restaurant, 11800 W. Broad St. $27. 521-8900. Through May 22.

CONCERTS

Innsbrook After Hours: Eric Church entertains at a Thursday edition of the series, gates at 6 p.m. at SnagAJob.com Pavilion, 4901 Lake Brook Drive. $17.50 in advance, $20 at gate; $35 gold circle. 423-1775 (info line) or 794-6700 (tickets).

Groovin’ in the Garden: Raphael Saadiq for the al fresco concert series, 6 p.m. (gates at 5:30) at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden ($25 in advance, $30 at gate). See Thursday.

Jazz Café: Glennroy Bailey & Co., 6-9 p.m. at Best Café, Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. See Thursday.

Thursday in Old Towne: The Janitors play outside at 7:30 p.m., Monkey Fist entertains inside at 9:30 p.m. at Old Towne Civic Center, Petersburg. See Thursday.

EVENTS

Gallery Walk/Talk: “The Civil Rights Movement,” with Lauranett Lee leading a tour of the “Story of Virginia” exhibit with an emphasis on civil rights, noon at Virginia Historical Society, 428 N. Boulevard. $4-$6. 358-4901.

FAMILY FUN

River District Canal Cruises, noon-7 p.m. at the Canal Turning Basin. See Thursday.

LECTURES

“Rival Myths: Jamestown, Plymouth and the Founding of America,” talk by historian Dan Roberts, host of the public radio segment “A Moment in Time,” 7 p.m. at St. John’s Church, 2401 E. Broad St. Free. 649-7938.

SPORTS

Richmond Flying Squirrels play Bowie Baysox at 7:05 p.m. at The Diamond. See Thursday.

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