Thursday, March 7
“Alice in Wonderland” at Dominion Energy Center (March 7-9)
And you thought you’d seen the wildest version of this Lewis Carroll classic: SOUL Aerial & Performing Arts Center presents a “mystifying, family-friendly, full-scale aerial cirque production of ‘Alice In Wonderland.’ Tickets start at $29. Go here to learn more and check times for performances on Thursday through Saturday.
Friday, March 8
CinemaNiche presents “Sisters with Transistors” at Studio Two Three
Come celebrate International Women’s Day with a documentary about the untold story of electronic music’s female pioneers that the LA Times called “a vital historical corrective.” For more, read our full preview here. Note: this screening is at their new address at 109 W. 15th St. Event runs from 7:30 to 11 p.m. Tickets are $10 and are available through Eventbrite here.
Craig Robinson at Funny Bone Richmond (March 8-10)
Laughter is in session when former educator-turned-comedian Craig Robinson [pictured at the top of page] comes to the Funny Bone comedy club this weekend. You may remember the Chicago native from his appearances in dude bro films such as “Hot Tub Time Machine,” “Pineapple Express,” and “This is The End.” Recently, he’s been seen in commercials for detergent and pizza and starring in “Killing It,” a Peacock show about a man who discovers he could get rich hunting snakes in Florida. It’s worth the monthly subscription to see Robinson play that role without ruffling his hair. The former music teacher will be killing it on stage from March 8-10. Tickets are $54. Showtimes vary. – Craig Belcher
Saturday, March 9
World Oddities Expo at The Greater Richmond Convention Center
Billed as a “monumental oddities extravaganza- explore the land of W.O.E. with a show floor full of treasures, live entertainment, workshops, and more.” Noon to 8 p.m. Prices range from $8 to $175. Go here to learn more.
Skydog: A Tribute to the Allman Brothers at the Broadberry
If you’re a fan of the downhome Georgia twin-guitar jamming of these ‘70s rock superstars, bring it on down to Broadberry town and witness yet another impressive local tribute act in full mushroom onstage. Show at 8 p.m. Tickets.
amminal and Ward Harrison at Artspace
What happens when fingerstyle guitar and the British folk tradition are seamlessly interwoven with styles found in the Middle East and North Africa, then speckled with pop and jazz? Not many can answer that question, but Richmond-based guitarist Phil Murphy is uniquely qualified, given his extensive musical and geographical travels, and you can hear that answer by stopping by Artspace on Saturday. Murphy’s band amminal boasts a superlative lineup – Pippin Barnett on drums, Adam Hopkins on upright bass, Stephen Williams on guitar and vocals and Bryan Hoffa on guitar, synth, banjo and vocals – and a set by Vocal Rest Records-affiliated artist Ward Harrison [former Hackensaw Boy] will round out the bill. Doors open at 7 p.m and music starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10. For more information, visit artspacegallery.org. -Davy Jones
Sunday, March 10
Mobile Soul Sunday, Kickoff to Richmond Black Restaurant Experience at Monroe Park
Come get your fill as 20 food trucks and other vendors including Bajan Goodness, Jems Catering, Croaker’s Spot, Lady Sharon’s Soul Food Kitchen and more kickoff Richmond Black Restaurant Experience, “where culture meets cuisine,” in Monroe Park at 620 W. Main Street. Free to enter, food costs money. Noon to 5 p.m. Learn more at www.rbre365.com.
Big Gay Market at Diversity Richmond
And indoor/outdoor market that supports dozens of LGBTQ+ makers, artists, farmers, and growers. There will be live music with DJ Bear Bonez, a photobooth with local queer photographer Daniel Bowler, RVA Community Fridges, a food truck, and Diversity Thrift will be open. From noon to 4 p.m.
Ira Wolf and Deau Eyes at Reveler
An early show featuring two young rising artists: Nashville-based singer/songwriter Ira Wolf (who apparently has a lot of spins on Spotify) and Richmond’s own Ali Thibodeau, a.ka. as Deau Eyes. Tickets are $16. Doors at 5 p.m., music from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Go here for more info.
