Weekend Top 5

As part of the VA250 commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, the Revolutionary War and U.S. Independence in Virginia, the traveling exhibit "Founding Frenemies" will appear at various locations in Henrico through Sept. 1. This weekend the exhibit will be on display at the Eastern Henrico Recreation Center, 1440 North Laburnum Avenue. Lin-Manuel Miranda’s award-winning Broadway production "HAMILTON" propelled the nation’s first Secretary of the Treasury into a legendary status not held since his untimely death in 1804. Miranda’s narrative—based on the work of Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Ron Chernow—tells the story of a man who overcame all odds to shape, inspire, and scandalize the newborn America. From Hamilton’s decades of military and political service with George Washington to his feuds with Thomas Jefferson and James Madison, Virginians were among his most influential allies and his worst enemies. Hamilton’s relationships with these Virginians helped shape the character of the United States, its founding institutions, and patterns of civil discourse still felt today. Admission is free. For details, email cha129@henrico.gov or visit henrico.gov/history/va-250-henrico.

CharacterWorks, a faith-based after-school theater program, will present "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" at the Lora M. Robins Theatre at The Steward School, 11600 Gayton Road, on July 25-26 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. each day. One of the most enduring shows of all time, "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" is a reimagining of the Biblical story of Joseph, his father Jacob, eleven brothers and the coat of many colors. Told entirely through song, this musical follows Joseph through the book of Genesis as he receives a wonderful, multi-colored coat from his father, leading him to be betrayed by his jealous brothers and sold as a slave. It is full of catchy songs in a variety of styles, from a parody of French ballads, to country-western and even calypso. Tickets are $22 and can be purchased here.

The Henrico Theatre will show four movies during its Christmas in July weekend. Disney's Very Merry Christmas Songs will play Friday, July 25 at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. and White Christmas Sing-along will play Friday, July 25 at 7 p.m. The 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. showings are free and "a special friend from the North Pole" will make an appearance. Additionally, the theater will show Winnie the Pooh: Seasons of Giving at 3 p.m. July 26-27 and 8-Bit Christmas on Saturday, July 26 at 7 p.m. Tickets and concessions are just $1, sold only at the door. For details, call (804) 652-1460 or visit henricotheatre.com.

Pirate Dog Cards & Collectibles will host its second Sports Card Spectacular at the Richmond Raceway Complex on Saturday, July 26 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. This event is dedicated solely to sports cards, autographs, memorabilia, sealed boxes and packs, apparel, and more. General admission is $1. Early entry at 9:15 a.m. is $3. Both tickets qualify for door prizes. Click here for details.

Contemporary jazz/soul musician Nathan Mitchell will perform at The Tin Pan, 8982 Quioccasin Road, on Sunday, July 27 at 7 p.m. Mitchell, a composer, producer, multi-instrumentalist, music educator and humanitarian, is a Grammy and NAACP Image Award nominated artist. His career took a major leap into the eyes of mainstream music lovers all over the world following his 2023 “Rising Star” stellar performance at the Seabreeze Jazz Festival in Panama City, Fla. He is signed to the Smooth Jazz label Trippin ‘N’ Rhythm. Tickets are $43.17. Doors open at 5 p.m. For details, visit tinpanrva.com.

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