River Metropolis Roundup: Feb. 5, 2024

February stands out as the shortest month, nevertheless it’s lengthy on fascinating actions: A brand new play from Firehouse Theatre, a retro-futuristic exhibition on the Science Museum of Virginia, a pottery pop-up with bagels and extra await within the days forward. Take pleasure in!

Now in its thirtieth season, Firehouse Theatre stays one in all Richmond’s greatest venues for brand spanking new and rising stage exhibits. It carries on the custom with “Recollections of Overdevelopment,” a world premiere written by Caridad Svich and directed by Nathaniel Shaw. The play, carried out by two actors, focuses on a documentarian as they interview eight topics who share their experiences residing underneath dictatorships and tackle themes of fascism, immigration, political resistance and extra. The present opens in previews on Wednesday, Feb. 7, and runs till Feb. 25. Tickets are $35.

—Kevin Johnson, Life-style Editor

If you happen to’re new-ish on the town, you could not know the versatile blues/rock interpretations of Richmonder singer-songwriter Janet Martin. She will be able to pack a world of expertise right into a tune as a result of she’s been there and again and made music about it. Martin has traveled the nation and Europe, too, however she’ll be proper right here at 8 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 9, at Carytown cabaret listening area Reveler Experiences. Tickets are $15.

—Harry Kollatz Jr., Senior Author

If the vessel your meal is served in sparks as a lot pleasure because the meals itself, this occasion is for you. On Saturday, Feb. 10, home-goods purveyors and Asheville, North Carolina-based artists East Fork Pottery are heading to Richmond for a pop-up at Na Nin’s warehouse boasting some severe offers. The double-header occasion options ticketed early-access entry on Friday that has already bought out, however on Saturday, entry is free, and the enjoyable kicks off at 10 a.m. with appearances from Sunday Bagel and Blanchard’s Espresso.

—Eileen Mellon, Meals Editor

I’m keen on novels about Victorian characters who jaunt off in zeppelins to resolve mysteries utilizing steam-powered gizmos, so I’m enthusiastic about “Uncover Steampunk,” a touring exhibition opening Feb. 10 on the Science Museum of Virginia. It makes use of steampunk’s retro-futuristic vibe to current the work of writers and inventors together with H.G. Wells, Jules Verne, Isaac Singer and George Eastman and educate STEAM matters by way of interactive reveals, artistry and historic artifacts. I’m hoping for loads of clockwork devices and distinction engines. Free with museum admission.

—Mindy Kinsey, Editorial Director

Have fun queer expression and creativity within the Richmond neighborhood on the Large Homosexual Market this Sunday, Feb. 11, at Variety Richmond. The occasion, organized by Dayum This Is My Jam’s TransJam Occasions and beforehand held at Lakeside Farmers’ Market, pledges to be “Higher, Safer and extra inclusive” than ever earlier than. From midday to 4 p.m., try dozens of LGBTQ+ makers, artists, farmers and growers at Variety’s indoor occasion corridor, plus RVA Group Fridges, stay music from DJ Bear Bonez, and meals from Tiny Vegan and The Black Taco.

—Mark Newton, Information Editor

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