FEBRUARY

 

Today - Saturday, Feb 25th

Lord of the Flies.  SPARC Center, 2106-A N. Hamilton Street, Richmond. Henley Street Theatre production includes young actors from the Richmond area. For show times and ticket prices, visit the website or call 340-0115.

 

Wednesday, Feb 1st
Young at Art: Ancient Art and Languages.  10am-11am.  Virginia Museum of Fine Arts - Preschool Programs.  Fee.

 

Nobody Told Me (All Moms).  6:30pm.  Facilitated by Commonwealth Parenting.  Free.  

 

Where There’s a Will, There’s a Way (Parents of Children 5-11 yrs).  6:30 pm.  Delivered by Commonwealth Parenting.  Fee.  

 

Thursday, Feb 2nd

Young at Art: Ancient Art and Languages.  10am-11am.  Virginia Museum of Fine Arts - Preschool Programs.  Fee.

 

After School Art Club.  4:30pm-6:30pm.  Virginia Museum of Fine Arts - Kids' Programs.  Fee.

 

Dadchat (Men Only).  7pm.  Facilitated by Commonwealth Parenting.  Free.  

 

Friday, Feb 3rd
Teen Drawing Club: Symbolic Still Life.  4:30pm-6:30pm.  Virginia Museum of Fine Arts - Teen Programs.  Fee.  

 

Friday, Feb 3rd, Saturday, Feb 4th and  Saturday, Feb 11th

Arena Racing.  Richmond Coliseum.  Visit the website for ticket prices and show times. 

 

Saturday, Feb 4th

Black History Month Celebration.  10am-4pm.  Children’s Museum – Central.  This celebration of African-American history takes place through performances by storytellers, musicians and dance troupes.  Art projects throughout the month will reflect African-American culture and history.   At 1pm World Beat Workshop - Take part in interactive performances by The World Beat Workshop's Robert Josepé. Children will explore West African rhythms in the Americas and their influence in current music styles.  Free with museum admission.   

 

Christopher the Clown.  9:30am-10:15am.  CMoR Short Pump.  Join Christopher the Clown of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® at CMoR Short Pump for a special story time and lots of clowning around!  Free with museum admission.   

 

Behind the Scenes.  1pm.  Maymont - Nature Center.  Fee
 

Family Cultural Saturday: Celebrating Cultural Heritage through Music and Song.  Science Museum of Virginia.  Enjoy a rich variety of musical presentations to enhance your exploration of the groundbreaking exhibition RACE: Are We So Different? which examines the topic from scientific, historical and cultural perspectives. Artists performing in Family Cultural Saturday: Celebrating Cultural Heritage through Music and Song include City Singers, Nirmal Bajekal, University of Richmond Taiko Drumming Ensemble, Imamyar Hasanov, Richmond Youth Peace Project, Ban Caribe and Journey to Africa Drum Workshop. RACE is a project of the American Anthropological Association and is funded by the Ford Foundation & National Science Foundation. Included with Museum admission or free for members.

 

Sunday, Feb 5th

Lunar New Year.  10am-4pm.  Children’s Museum – Central.  Mark the start of the Lunar Year of the Dragon. We will celebrate with the tastes, sights and sounds of this colorful holiday - when families of Asian descent enjoy family reunions and special meals - to bring health, wealth and happiness in the New Year. Enjoy music, traditional and modern dance, dumpling making, painting and calligraphy demonstrations. Free with museum admission.  

 

Behind the Scenes.  1pm.  Maymont - Nature Center.  Fee.  

 

Monday, Feb 6th

The Culture of Girls (Parents of Girls 5-14yrs).  6:30 pm.  Delivered by Commonwealth Parenting.  Fee.  

 

Tuesday, Feb 7th

Nobody Told Me (All Moms).  9:30am.  Facilitated by Commonwealth Parenting.  Free.  

 

Young at Art: Ancient Art and Languages.  10am-11am.  Virginia Museum of Fine Arts - Preschool Programs.  Fee.

 

Wednesday, Feb 8th 
Young at Art: Ancient Art and Languages.  10am-11am.  Virginia Museum of Fine Arts - Preschool Programs.  Fee.

 

Special Nights for Special Needs.  5:30pm-7:30pm, Children’s Museum – Central.  The Children's Museum of Richmond Central will open its doors for an evening especially for children age 10 and under with special needs and their families. Enjoy all the museum has to offer and benefit from the availability of adapted materials, special activities, a cool-down space and reduced number of visitors. Children will have access and learning opportunities, but most importantly they'll have fun.  Admission is Free.

 

Thursday, Feb 9th

Breastfeeding Solutions.  Hip to Be Round.  A circle of moms helping to solve that prevent issues related to breastfeeding.  Hosted by La Leche League.  Moms and children welcome.  For more information visit La Leche League of Richmond on Facebook.  Free. 

 

Young at Art: Ancient Art and Languages.  10am-11am.  Virginia Museum of Fine Arts - Preschool Programs.  Fee.

 

After School Art Club.  4:30pm-6:30pm.  Virginia Museum of Fine Arts - Kids' Programs.  Fee.

 

Teen Craft Club: Knitted Accessories.  4:30pm-6:30pm.  Virginia Museum of Fine Arts - Teen Programs.  Fee.  

 

First Steps for Fathers (New and Soon to be Dads).  6:30pm.  Delivered by Commonwealth Parenting.  Free.  

 

Thursday, Feb 9th - Wednesday, Feb 15th

Richmond Shakespeare: Macbeth.  Shakespeare's eeriest tragedy, MACBETH, bewitches the Gottwald Playhouse with an electrifying new seven-actor staging by Jan Powell. In this ominous, shadowy vision of medieval Scotland, supernatural forces spur noble warrior Macbeth's bloody rise to power by inflaming his deadliest desire: ambition.  Visit the website for show times and fees. 

 

Friday, Feb 10th - Sunday, Feb 19th  

Mulan.  Tomahawk Creek Middle School Theatre.  Travel back to the legendary, story-telling days of ancient China with this action-packed stage adaptation of Disney’s Mulan.  Visit the website for show times and fees. 

 

Saturdays, February 11th

Black History Month Celebration.  10am-4pm.  Children’s Museum – Central.  This celebration of African-American history takes place through performances by storytellers, musicians and dance troupes.  Art projects throughout the month will reflect African-American culture and history.  At 1pm The Richmond Boys Choir - Enjoy captivating performances by the Richmond Boys Choir as they showcase African culture and history through song.  Free with museum admission.   

 

Let There Be Light.  12:30pm-3:30pm.  Meadow Farm Museum.  Learn the many ways your house may be lit in the mid-19th century. Find out how many candles you would need for the year and help make a few for Meadow Farm’s supply. For all ages.  Free.

 

Monday, Feb 13th

Little Kids, Big Questions (Parents of Children 2-5yrs).  6:30 pm.  Delivered by Commonwealth Parenting.  Fee.  

 

Tuesday, Feb 14th

Young at Art: Ancient Art and Languages.  10am-11am.  Virginia Museum of Fine Arts - Preschool Programs.  Fee.

 

Wednesday, Feb 15th
Young at Art: Ancient Art and Languages.  10am-11am.  Virginia Museum of Fine Arts - Preschool Programs.  Fee.

 

Open Studio Sunday.  1pm-4pm.  Virginia Museum of Fine Arts - Family Programs.   Free.

 

Raising a Responsible and Independent Child (Parents of Children 5-11 yrs).  6:30 pm.  Delivered by Commonwealth Parenting.  Fee.  

 

Wednesday, Feb 15th - Sunday, Feb 19th

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus presents DRAGONS.  Richmond Coliseum.  For the first time in circus history, myth and majesty will share the arena during this must-see family event that can only be witnessed at The Greatest Show On Earth®! Experience circus spectacles so incredible that once again you will believe in the unbelievable!  Don't miss the All Access Pre-Show! The fun starts one hour before the show...FREE to all ticket holders.  Visit the website for show times and ticket prices.  Fee.

 

Discount code:  Get a Kid’s ticket for $10 when an adult ticket is
purchased. All fees apply and will be added on to the $10 ticket. The discount is
valid online at Ticketmaster or by phone and the code is KID. It is not valid for
Opening Night, not valid on Circus Celebrity, Front Row, VIP or club seats. There is
a limited amount of these discounted tickets available. While supplies last.

 

Thursday, Feb 16th
Young at Art: Ancient Art and Languages.  10am-11am.  Virginia Museum of Fine Arts - Preschool Programs.  Fee.

 

After School Art Club.  4:30pm-6:30pm.  Virginia Museum of Fine Arts - Kids' Programs.  Fee.

 

Friday, Feb 17th
Teen Drawing Club: Symbolic Still Life.  4:30pm-6:30pm.  Virginia Museum of Fine Arts - Teen Programs.  Fee.  

 

Target Night.  5pm - 7:30pm.  Children’s Museum – Central.  Bring the whole family to enjoy the museum's exhibits and activities for only $1 each thanks to a generous donation from Target! Only at CMoR Central.  Note: For the safety of all visitors, the museum requires a ratio of one adult for every five children.

 

Friday, Feb 17th – Sunday, March 18th

The Stinky Cheese Man.  Theatre IV at the Empire Theatre.  Suggested for children 4 years and older.  Visit the website for show times and fees. 

 

Saturday, Feb 18th

Black History Month Celebration.  10am-4pm.  Children’s Museum – Central.  This celebration of African-American history takes place through performances by storytellers, musicians and dance troupes.  Art projects throughout the month will reflect African-American culture and history.  At 10:00am and 3:00pm - Ezibu Muntu African Dance Group - With the combination of their vibrant clothes, electrifying beats and truly contagious energy, Ezibu Muntu will give you the feeling of being enveloped in African culture.  Free with museum admission.   

 

For the Birds.  11am.  Maymont Nature Center - Nature Center.  Fee.

 

A Hidden History: African-Americans at Dabbs.  1pm-3pm.  Dabbs House Museum.  Journey back in time to learn about the role of African-Americans in the history of the Dabbs House Museum. Explore the lives of enslaved blacks before and during the Civil War, such as the contributions of the United States Colored Troops on Henrico soil to the Union war effort. Also discover the Reconstruction era struggle of African-Americans and Henrico County’s attempts to assist them. For all ages.  Free.

 

Sunday, Feb 19th

Engineering Career Day.  11:30am-4:30pm.  Science Museum of Virginia.  Parachutes or Popsicle sticks? Take part in the excitement as middle and high school students from across Virginia compete to see who can design the best bridge or who can successfully drop an egg 25 feet at the Science Museum of Virginia. Sponsored by the Richmond Joint Engineer’s Council, it’s sure to be Grade-A fun! For contest rules and other details visit www.RJEC.org. Included with Museum admission or free for members.

 

Tuesday, Feb 21st
Young at Art: Ancient Art and Languages.  10am-11am.  Virginia Museum of Fine Arts - Preschool Programs.  Fee.

 

Dadchat (Men Only).  7pm.  Facilitated by Commonwealth Parenting.  Free.  

 

Wednesday, Feb 22nd
Young at Art: Ancient Art and Languages.  10am-11am.  Virginia Museum of Fine Arts - Preschool Programs.  Fee.

 

Thursday, Feb 23rd
Young at Art: Ancient Art and Languages.  10am-11am.  Virginia Museum of Fine Arts - Preschool Programs.  Fee.

 

Thursday, Feb 23rd - Sunday, Feb 26th

Kids Layne Spring Sale.  Location TBD.  80% off retail.  Sizes 0-16.  New and nearly new items.  Credit cards accepted.  Dressing rooms available.

 

Saturday, Feb 25th

Brandermill Church Children's Clothing and Toy Consignment Sale.  8am-11am.  4500 Millridge Pkwy, Midlothian, VA 23112.

 

Black History Month Celebration.  10am-4pm.  Children’s Museum – Central.  This celebration of African-American history takes place through performances by storytellers, musicians and dance troupes.  Art projects throughout the month will reflect African-American culture and history.  At Noon, Listen to and learn from Grammy nominated West African historian Cheik Hamala, world-recognized master of the ngoni, a Malian traditional instrument.  Free with museum admission.  CMoR closes at 3pm. 

 

Richmond Kids Expo and Babies too!  10am-4pm.  Richmond Raceway Complex (indoors).  a trade show to learn about services and products, shop, and spend the day with kids.  Fee.

 

Saturdays in the Studio: Animation in a Day.  10:30am-4:30pm.  Virginia Museum of Fine Arts.  Fee.  

 

Tuesday, Feb 28th
Young at Art: Ancient Art and Languages.  10am-11am.  Virginia Museum of Fine Arts - Preschool Programs.  Fee.

 

Freedom and Independence vs. Rules and Boundaries (Parents of Teens).  6:30 pm.  Delivered by Commonwealth Parenting.  Fee.  

 

Richmond Symphony In Concert.  7pm.  Come and hear orchestra students from Binford, Albert Hill, and Brookland Middle Schools perform side-by-side with the Richmond Symphony. This concert is presented as part of the Symphony at School Program to increase skills, participation and passion for music.  Fee. 

 

Wednesday, Feb 29th
Young at Art: Ancient Art and Languages.  10am-11am.  Virginia Museum of Fine Arts - Preschool Programs.  Fee.

 

Wednesday, Feb 29th - Saturday, March 3rd

The Clothesline Children's Spring Consignment Sale.  Bon Air Community Center, 8725 Quaker Lane, Richmond, VA 23235.