Ongoing

• Get Crafty. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Every Monday. Chesterfield Senior Center, 4000 Stigall Dr., Chesterfield. The Hobby Center is open each week for seniors to bring any hobby, art or craft project they might be working on, and enjoy the chance to socialize or exchange tips and advice. Free. 339-2877.

• Exhibit. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Through Feb. 4. Library of Virginia-Exhibition Hall, 800 E. Broad St., Richmond. "American Letterpress: The Art of Hatch Show Print Exhibition" exhibit celebrates a time-honored graphic art tradition through the work of Nashville’s Hatch Show Print, one of the nation’s oldest and continuously printing shops. Organized by Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibitions Service (SITES), the exhibition includes 62 original posters (including authorized restrikes from vintage blocks and contemporary restrikes), 15 hand-carved wooden printing blocks, text panels and labels. www.lva.virginia.gov.

• The Garden is for Lovers Conservatory Display. Through Feb. 29. Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden 1800 Lakeside Ave. Richmond. A special Valentine’s display in the Conservatory, featuring tulips, daffodils and hyacinths in full bloom, while the tropical wing showcases exotic, fragrant orchids. (Those enjoying special Valentine’s Dinners and Brunches in the Tea House can also stroll through the Conservatory during brunch and dinner times.) www.lewisginter.org or 262-9887.

• Shirley Plantation Romantic Tours and Love Letters. Through Feb. 29. Shirley Plantation, 501 Shirley Plantation Road, Charles City. During a guided tour, hear stories of famous Shirley couples like Ann Hill Carter and Henry "Light Horse Harry" Lee, parents of Confederate General Robert E. Lee, who married in the Great House. Included in regular admission. $11 for adults and $7.50 for youth (6-18) with discounts for military, seniors, and AAA members. www.shirleyplantation.com or 232-1613.

• Victor Sweatt Art Exhibition. Through March 1. Gateway Building & North Hospital Galleries, 1200 E. Marshall St., Richmond.

• Art exhibit. 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Mon. through Fri., and 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Sat. Through March 2. Spotlight Gallery located within Pine Camp Arts and Community Center, 4901 Old Brook Road, Richmond. Exhibit features works of Dawn Cherry Miles and Thaddeus LaCrette. Free and open to the public.

• The 39 Steps. Through March 3. Swift Creek Mill Theatre, Jefferson Davis Highway, Colonial Heights. Mix a Hitchcock masterpiece with a juicy spy novel, add a dash of Monty Python, and you get this fast-spaced whodunit. $35 theatre only, $50 theatre plus buffet. Check website for dates and times. Reservations required. www.swiftcreekmill.com or 748-5203.

• Art Exhibit. Through March 6. Crossroads Art Center, 2016 Staples Mill Road, Richmond. The James River Art League presents the exhibition "Winter Into Spring" featuring artist members’ original works. Crossroads Art Center is open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday and noon-4 p.m. Sunday. www.jamesriverarteague.com.

• Exhibit. Through Mar. 11. Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, 200 N. Boulevard, Richmond. Featuring more than 100 objects, "Mummy: Secrets of the Tomb" explores the rituals of death and burial in ancient Egypt. $15 adults, $12 seniors 65-plus, students with ID, and youth ages 7–17, free for VMFA members, children 6 and under, and active-duty military personnel and their immediate families. www.vmfa.statw.va.us or 340-1405.

• Exhibit. Through April 22. University of Richmond’s Harnett Museum of Art, 28 Westhampton Way, University of Richmond. "Dancing with the Dark: Joan Snyder Prints 1963-2010." www.museums.richmond.edu.

• Marriage Can be Murder. 7:30 p.m. every Friday and Saturday through June 23. Crowne Plaza Hotel Richmond West, 6531 W. Broad St., Richmond. Mystery dinner theater. $43.95 plus tax, includes dinner and show. Discounts for children, military and seniors. http://www.mysterydinner.com or 649-2583.

• Women’s Wednesay Night Work Out. 7 p.m. Through June 27. Family Worship Center, 7424 Belmont Road, Chesterfield. All ladies, ages 12 and up. Free. 512-3798.

• Lord of the Flies. Through Feb. 25. SPARC Center, 2106-A N. Hamilton St., Richmond. Henley Street Theatre production includes young actors from the Richmond area. For show times and ticket prices, visit www.HenleyStreetTheatre.org or call 340-0115.

1 Wednesday

• Exploring Your Dreams Workshop. 7-9 p.m. Chrysalis Gathering Space, 3527 Ellwood Ave., Richmond. Mimi Weaver, certified dream facilitator, will introduce participants to tools for gaining understanding and personal growth from dream analysis. Participants should come with a dream in mind. $25 members, $35 non-members, $10 student members and $15 student non-members. Registration required. www.thechrysalisgroup.com or 359-0384.

• Lunch Lecture. 12:30 p.m. The Open University of The Shepherd’s Center of Richmond at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 9505 Gayton Road. "Unsung Heroes: The Story of Jamestown’s Women and Children" by Connie LaPallo, author. Bag lunch precedes at noon with dessert and drinks provided. Free. www.TSCOR.org or 355-7282.

• Chucho Valdés and The Afro-Cuban Messengers. 7:30 p.m. Modlin Center for the Arts-Camp Concert Hall, 28 Westhampton Way, University of Richmond. $40, $36 seniors (62-plus), $20 children (0-12). modlinarts@richmond.edu or 289-8980.

• Lunch Break Science. 12-1 p.m. Science Museum of Virginia, 250 W. Broad St., Richmond. Dr. John Quillin, PhD, MPH, MS presents "Human Genetic Variation and Social Implications." Program recommended for adults. Free. Pre-registration not required. www.smv.org or 864-1400.

2 Thursday

• Reflections of a Black Cowboy. 8 p.m. Feb. 2-4. Sycamore Rouge, 21 W. Old St., Petersburg. Written and directed by Margarette Joyner, this play is described as a tribute to the African-American men and women who helped tame the Wild West. $10. www.sycamorerouge.org or 957-5707.

• Future of Richmond’s Past: Community Conversation. 6 p.m. Science Museum of Virginia, 250 W. Broad St., Richmond. Join a conversation about the history of race in Richmond and its effects on the present day. Free. www.smv.org or 864-1400.

• Lecture. 12:30 p.m. The Open University of The Shepherd’s Center of Richmond at First Presbyterian Church, 4602 Cary Street. "Learning and Teaching in Palestine" by Gordon Davies, educator, and Betsy Brinson, oral historian. Free. www.TSCOR.org or 355-7282.

• Leadership Lessons from the Hanoi Hilton. 7 p.m. Virginia War Memorial, 621 S. Belvidere St., Richmond. Orson Swindle, ex-POW from the Vietnam War and author Taylor Kiland will present information on the success of POWs and how the experiences in that infamous prison camp helped to form successful leadership skills. Free. www.vawarmemorial.org.

3 Friday

• Art Exhibit. 5-9 p.m. Opening. Through Feb. 29. Art6 Gallery, 6 E. Broad St. Richmond. "NOIR", featuring work in black and white — photography, prints and drawings — by Lloyd Chaser, Mitzi Humphrey, Henrietta Near, Jack Morris and David Newman. 343-1406.

• Art Auction. 6-8 p.m. Feb. 3. Tompkins-McCaw Library for the Health Sciences, 509 N. 12th St., Richmond. VCU School of Pharmacy will host an auction of selected paintings from Dean Victor A. Yanchick’s recent "Watercolors" exhibit at Tompkins-McCaw Library for the Health Sciences. Proceeds will go toward pharmacy student scholarships. Hors d’oeuvres and cocktails will be served. Contact Ellen Leverich at emleverich@vcu.edu or 828-3016.

• Curator’s Talk. 12:30-1 p.m. Harnett Print Study Center, Modlin Center for the Arts, 28 Westhampton Way, University of Richmond. "Avel de Knight: Drawings for Army Life in a Black Regiment" by Jacqueline Clary, curator of the exhibition. Free. www.museums.richmond.edu.

• Art Exhibit. 6-9 p.m. Opening reception. Through Feb. 28. Main Richmond Public Library, 101 E. Franklin St., Richmond. "The Land of the Living" an exhibition of new paintings by Richmond artist and naturalist Virginia Tyack. 467-6535.

• Cinema Classics. Showings: 7 p.m. Feb. 3; 2 and 7 p.m. Feb. 4. Henrico Theatre, 305 E. 9 Mile Road, Highland Springs. "Top Hat" - 1935 (NR). Tickets $1 per person and can be purchased at the door. 328-4491.

• Ber’s Bowl. Feb. 3-5. ACAC Fitness & Wellness Center, 11621 Robious Road, Midlothian. ACAC Fitness & Wellness Center will host the 5th Annual Ber’s Bowl to raise money for cancer research. Ber’s Bowl began in 2008 to benefit then four-year-old Ber, the son of an ACAC team member, who had been diagnosed with deadly Stage 4 Neuroblastoma cancer. Ber’s cancer is now in remission. This year, Ber’s Bowl will provide funds to help ACAC team member Charlie Rittling. Charlie has worked in the maintenance department for 7 years, while his wife, Leslie, works at the front desk. In December, Charlie was diagnosed with Stage 4 esophageal cancer. ACAC will hold a group exercise class-a-thon between 5 p.m. Feb. 3 and 1 p.m. Feb. 5 during the club’s normal operating hours. For every class attended, ACAC will donate $1 per member and $5 per guest toward the Rittlings. Visit richmond.acac.com to see a complete schedule of the group exercise classes to be offered.

4 Saturday

• RVA Environmental Film Festival. Feb. 4 and 5. Byrd Theatre, 2908 W. Cary St., Richmond. Presented by The James River Film Society and The Falls of the James Group, Sierra Club. Festival begins at 10 a.m. Feb. 4 with "The Lorax," a film designed for children and parents’ viewing, continuing through Saturday afternoon with "If a Tree Falls," "The Buffalo Creek Flood, an Act of Man/ Buffalo Creek Revisited" and "The Last Time We Were Green." Resuming Sunday afternoon with "Koyaanisoatsi," "The City Dark" and "The Big UnEasy." Weekend pass $15, individual features $5. Check www.rvaenvironmentalfilmfestival.com and Eventbrite for feature time and e-purchase. 562-2500.

• Exhibit. Opening at 11 a.m. Through March 31. County Museum, 6813 Mimms Loop in the Chesterfield County government complex. The Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia (CHSV) presents a new exhibit on oral histories entitled, "FourScore and More, Part II." Developed by the African-American History Committee of CHSV, this oral history project began in 2005 with the first interviews of African-American Chesterfield County residents aged 80 and older. Artifacts depicting the era and culture of these African-American elders will also be included. Museum hours: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday. Admission: $2. www.chesterfieldhistory.com or 796-7121.

• 2012 JCC Forum. 7:30 p.m. Weinstein Jewish Community Center, 5403 Monument Ave., Richmond. Roy Firestone, interviewer, journalist, commentator and stage performer, performs his multi-media review. 545-8608.

• The United States Army Chorus. 2 p.m. St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 9505 Gayton Road, Richmond. Free concert. www.usarmyband.com/chorus/the_us_army_chorus.html.

• Bald Eagles of the James Tour. 8-10 a.m or 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Feb. 4, 5, 11, and 12. Departs from Deep Bottom Boat Landing, 9525 Deep Bottom Road, Richmond. A 2-hour pontoon boat tour on the James River near downtown Richmond. Look for resident bald eagles, bring your camera, or just watch through binoculars. Space is limited to six people. $40 per person. www.DiscoverTheJames.com or 938-2350.

5 Sunday

• Exhibit Opening. 2-5 p.m. Eastern Henrico Recreation Center, 1440 N. Laburnum Ave., Henrico. "Each Quilt, A Story." Quilt exhibit presented by the Sisters of the Yam African American Quilters Guild. Music will be provided by a local choir, and light refreshments will be served. The quilt exhibit will move to Walkerton Tavern and be on display from Feb. 6-24. For all ages. Free. www.henricorecandparks.com or 501-5134.

• 1st Sunday Waltz Party. Noon-3 p.m. Capital Ale House Downtown Music Hall, 623 E. Main St., Richmond (between 6th and 7th Streets). American folk-style waltz. You don’t need to bring a partner. Toe-tappers welcome too. Casual attire, brunch menu. Free admittance. www.capitalalehouse.com or 780-2537.

• Tu B’shevat Gala Celebration: The Birthday of the Trees. 10 a.m.-noon. Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, 1800 Lakeside Ave. Richmond. Family friendly crafts, scavenger hunt, grounds tours, taste-tasting, storytelling, ecology focused activities and more. Learn about Tu B’shevat, the Jewish Arbor Day. Sponsored by Congregation Beth Ahabah. Free. www.lewisginter.org or 262-9887.

6 Monday

• Comparative Religion. 9:45-10:45 a.m. The Open University of The Shepherd’s Center of Richmond at St. Luke Lutheran Church, 7757 Chippenham Parkway. "Religion and the Differences Between the Straight Lines and the Circle" by Dan Smith, professor of religion, Virginia Commonwealth University. www.TSCOR.org or 355-7282.

• Celebrating History. 12:30 p.m. The Open University of The Shepherd’s Center of Richmond at St. Luke Lutheran Church, 7757 Chippenham Parkway. "Henricus Historical Park: 400 Years of History" by Charles Lewis Grant and John Daniel Pagano of Henricus Historical Park. Free. www.TSCOR.org or 355-7282.

7 Tuesday

• Literary Lecture. 9:45-10:45 a.m. The Open University of The Shepherd’s Center of Richmond, at Covenant Woods, 7090 Covenant Woods Drive, Mechanicsville. "Just How Grim Are the Tales from the Brothers Grimm" by Sheldon Dunham. www.TSCOR.org or 355-7282.

• Richmond Center for Christian Study’s First Tuesdays. 7-8:30 p.m. Gibson’s Grill - 7Below, 700 E. Broad St., Richmond. Come and join in (or just listen to) some open, honest and respectful discussion about life’s most important questions... and enjoy some great food while you’re at it. Appetizers provided. richmondstudycenter.org.

8 Wednesday

• Genomics and Health Disparities: Problem or Solution. 7 p.m. Science Museum of Virginia, 250 W. Broad St., Richmond. Experts look at issues including healthcare disparities and addressing inequalities. $5, free for members. www.smv.org or 864-1400.

• Second-Half Group Ministry Meeting. 8:30-10 a.m. Feb. 8 and 22. St. Giles Presbyterian Church, 5200 Grove Ave., Richmond. "Second Half" is a small group ministry for retired (or semi-retired) men and one of more than 60 small groups sponsored by Needle’s Eye Ministries in Greater Richmond. The group meets on the second and fourth Wednesday of every month. For more information, contact Gordon Prior, 784-1978, or www.needleseye.org/get-connected/small-groups.

• Civil War Conversations. 12:15-12:45 p.m. Baine’s Books and Coffee, 205 Main St., Appomattox. "Eyes over the Peninsula: Reconnaissance Balloons." Join Bryce VanStavern of the Museum of the Confederacy for a talk on how both the Union and Confederate armies employed aeronautical observation during the Peninsula Campaign of 1862. Lunch will be available for purchase at Baine’s Books and Coffee (outside lunches are not permitted). Free. www.moc.org or 649-1861.

• First Freedom Lunch Lecture. 12:30 p.m. The Open University of The Shepherd’s Center of Richmond at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 9505 Gayton Road. "Freedom of Conscience and Religion in International Human Rights Law" by Ambassador Randolph Bell, First Freedom Center. Bag lunch precedes at 12 p.m. with dessert and drinks provided. Free. www.TSCOR.org or 355-7282.

9 Thursday

• Bluegrass Coffeehouse. 6:30-9 p.m. Dorey Recreation Center, 7200 Dorey Park Dr., Henrico. Acoustic only. For musicians of all ages and abilities. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Free. Reservations required. www.henricorecandparks.com or 795-2334.

• Americana Lecture. 11 a.m.-noon. The Open University of The Shepherd’s Center of Richmond at First Presbyterian Church, 4602 Cary St. "J. J. Lankes’ America" by W.D. Taylor, retired professor of English, University of Richmond. www.TSCOR.org or 355-7282.

• Lecture. 12:30 p.m. The Open University of The Shepherd’s Center of Richmond at First Presbyterian Church, 4602 Cary Street. "Hospice: Information and Answers" by Tina Peltier, RN, PRC, Hospice of Virginia. Free. www.TSCOR.org or 355-7282.

• See You in Class Course. Feb. 9, 16, and 23 (3 classes). Virginia Historical Society, 428 N. Boulevard, Richmond. "Fighting for Survival: The Civil War in 1862" will be led by Brig. Gen. John W. Mountcastle (USA, Ret.) examines the desperate struggles that characterized combat operations and their impact on Virginia’s populace during the first full year of war, 1862. $75 VHS members, $90 non-members. Reservations required. www.vahistorical.org.

10 Friday

• 26th Annual One-Act Showcase. 8 p.m., except Sunday matinees at 2.30 p.m. The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen, 2880 Mountain Road, Glen Allen. Three one-act plays featuring the winners of the HTC Playwriting Competition. Winning titles are "Four and Twenty Wretched Dates," "A State of Being Normal," and "Three Gables Run." Free. Reservations required. 501-5859.

• Workshop. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Richmond Times Dispatch, Atlee Station, 8460 Times Dispatch Blvd., Mechanicsville. The Art & Science of Collaboration featuring Dr. Tom Wolff, national consultant and author of "The Power of Collaborative Solutions." A four-hour workshop designed to give individuals and teams the key skills and strategies needed to deliver innovative solutions in the areas of collaborative leadership and partnership building for healthy communities. The $60 registration fee includes lunch and workshop materials. Online registration is available at www.LMRonline.org. 343-1500.

11 Saturday

• The Richmond Boys Choir. 1 p.m. Children’s Museum of Richmond Central, 2626 W. Broad St., Richmond. Performance by the Richmond Boys Choir showcases African culture and history through song. Free with museum admission. www.ChildrensMuseumOfRichmond.org or 474-4000.

• Let There Be Light. 12:30-3:30 p.m. Meadow Farm Museum, 3400 Mountain Road, Glen Allen. Learn the many ways a house could be lit in the mid-19th century. Find out how many candles would be needed for the year and help make a few for Meadow Farm’s supply. For all ages. Free. Reservations required. www.henricorecandparks.com or 501-2130.

• Book signing. 12 p.m. Barnes and Noble Short Pump, 11640 W. Broad St. Richmond. Author Daniel Shearin signs, "No Good Deed." 360-0103.

12 Sunday

• Book Signing. 3-5 p.m. Book People, 536 Granite Ave. Richmond. Roxane Gilmore will present her new book "Restoring the Virginia Govenor’s House," giving a detailed look at the restoration. 288-4346.

13 Monday

• Lecture. 9:45-10:45 a.m. The Open University of The Shepherd’s Center of Richmond at St. Luke Lutheran Church, 7757 Chippenham Parkway. "Poverty in the Richmond Area" by John Moeser senior fellow, UR Center for Civic Engagement. www.TSCOR.org or 355-7282.

14 Tuesday

• Film in Virginia. 12:30 p.m. The Open University of The Shepherd’s Center of Richmond at St. Luke Lutheran Church, 7757 Chippenham Parkway. "Lights, Camera, and Action in Virginia" by Rita McClenny, director, Virginia Film Office. www.TSCOR.org or 355-7282.

• Author’s Lecture. 9:45-10:45 a.m. The Open University of The Shepherd’s Center of Richmond, at Covenant Woods, 7090 Covenant Woods Drive, Mechanicsville. "Unsung Heroines: Jamestown’s Women and Children" by Connie LaPallo, author. www.TSCOR.org or 355-7282.

15 Wednesday

• Discussion and Book Signing. 12-1 p.m. Library of Virginia Conference Rooms, 800 E. Broad St., Richmond. "Brown’s Battleground: Students, Segregationists, and the Struggle for Justice in Prince Edward County, Virginia." In 1954 after the decision of the U. S. Supreme Court in Brown v. Board of Education was announced, Prince Edward County shut down its school system rather than comply with the Supreme Court’s ruling. Hear author Jill Titus tell the story of the seismic changes brought by the Court’s decision and Virginia’s move to resist desegregation. Book signing follows the talk. Free. www.lva.virginia.gov or 692-3592.

• Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus. Times vary by date. Feb 15-19. The Richmond Coliseum, 601 E. Leigh St., Richmond. Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey presents "Dragons," celebrating the year of the dragon. All seats are reserved. Tickets are available at area Ticketmaster outlets, may be purchased at the Richmond Coliseum Box Office, online at www.ticketmaster.com or charged by phone at 800-745-3000. www.richmondcoliseum.net.

• The Lion King. Times vary by date.Through March 11. Landmark Theater, 6 N. Laurel St. Richmond. Ticket prices starting from $25. Tickets are available at the Landmark Theater Box Office, BroadwayInRichmond.com , or (800) 514-3849. www.LandmarkTheater.net

• Lunch Break Science. 12-1 p.m. Science Museum of Virginia, 250 W. Broad St., Richmond. Dr. Christopher Brooks presents, "Race: A Pigment of our Imagination." Recommended for adults. Free. Pre-registration not required. www.smv.org or 864-1400.

16 Thursday

• Conversations with My Father. 7:30 p.m. Check website for additional dates and times. Weinstein JCc, 5403 Monument Ave, Richmond. A play by Herb Gardner presents the saga of a first generation of American Jews who came of age in the Depression and were assimilated at a high price during and after World War II. This show participates in the 2012 Acts of Faith Theater Festival. www.weinsteinjcc.org/cultural-arts/jewish-family-theatre/ or 545-8610.

• Music Lecture. 11 a.m.-noon. The Open University of The Shepherd’s Center of Richmond at First Presbyterian Church, 4602 Cary St. "The Character Piece for the Piano in the 19th Century" by Homer Rudolf, retired professor of music, University of Richmond." www.TSCOR.org or 355-7282.

• Education Lecture. 12:30 p.m. The Open University of The Shepherd’s Center of Richmond at First Presbyterian Church, 4602 Cary St. "The Politics of Education Reform" by Dr. Tom Morris, Virginia Secretary of Education, 2006-2010. Free. www.TSCOR.org or 355-7282.

• Dancing with Eloise. 1:30-2:30 p.m. Eastern Henrico Recreation Center, 1440 N. Laburnum Ave., Henrico. Dance the afternoon away. No partner necessary. All participants will be required to sign a liability waiver provided on site. For ages 50-plus. Free. Reservations required. www.henricorecandparks.com or 501-5114.

17 Friday

• Topdog/Underdog. Times vary by date. Through March 11. Sycamore Rouge, 21 W. Old St., Petersburg. Written by Suzan-Lori Parks (the first African American female to win the Pulitzer Prize for Drama), the play tells the story of two African-American brothers, Lincoln and Booth, as they cope with the many challenges surrounding them: work, poverty, gambling, women, racism and their troubled upbringing. $18-$22. www.sycamorerouge.org

• Jefferson Davis’s Inauguration— Sesquicentennial Brown Bag Lunch Talk. Noon-12:30 p.m. The Museum of the Confederacy, 1201 E. Clay St., Richmond. Join Dean Knight, supervisor of White House Operations to discuss the 150th anniversary of the inauguration of Confederate President Jefferson Davis in Richmond. Free. www.moc.org or 649-1861 x 121.

• Tea Talk. 2-3 p.m. Westport Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, 7300 Forest Ave., Richmond. This month’s topic is Health and Wellness for Seniors presented by Andrew Lee, certified trainer. Light refreshments, coffee, and an assortment of teas will be available. Free. Reservations required. 287-8600.

18 Saturday

• A Hidden History: African-Americans at Dabbs. 1-3 p.m. Dabbs House Museum 3812 Nine Mile Road, Henrico. Journey back in time to learn about the role of African-Americans in the history of the Dabbs House Museum. For all ages. Free. Reservations required. www.henricorecandparks.com or 652-3409.

• Book Signing. 2 p.m. Barnes and Noble Short Pump, 11640 W. Broad St., Richmond. Author Melissa Dawn Reedy signs "Cattle Rustlers and A Westward Adventure". 360-0103.

19 Sunday

• German Scrabble. 3-5 p.m. Book People, 536 Granite Ave., Richmond. Put your knowledge of German vocabulary words to fun and entertaining use. 288-4346.

20 Monday

• Richmond Tourism. 12:30 p.m. The Open University of The Shepherd’s Center of Richmond at St. Luke Lutheran Church, 7757 Chippenham Parkway. "Be a Tourist in Your Own Backyard!" by Anedra Bourne, tourism coordinator, City of Richmond. www.TSCOR.org or 355-7282.

21 Tuesday

• Qi Gong: Cultivating the Body’s Internal Energy. 7-9 p.m. Chrysalis Gathering Space, 3527 Ellwood Ave., Richmond. Glen D. Moore, a teacher and 40-year qi gong practitioner, will present this experiential program. A branch of Chinese medicine, qi gong combines slow, rhythmic movement, specific types of breathing and controlled concentration. Participants should wear comfortable clothes to the workshop. $25 members, $35 non-members, $10 student members and $15 student non-members. Registration required. www.thechrysalisgroup.com or 359-0384.

• History Lecture. 9:45-10:45 a.m. The Open University of The Shepherd’s Center of Richmond, at Covenant Woods, 7090 Covenant Woods Drive, Mechanicsville. "Three Tudor Toms: Wolsey, More, and Cromwell" by Dr. John Rilling, retired professor of history, University of Richmond. www.TSCOR.org or 355-7282.

22 Wednesday

• The All New Original Tribute to the Blues Brothers. 7:30 p.m. Carpenter Theatre, 600 E. Grace St., Richmond. $50, $45 Seniors (62-plus), $25 children (0-12). www.richmondcenterstage.com.

23 Thursday

• Lecture. Noon. Virginia Historical Society, 428 N. Boulevard, Richmond. "When the Sun Stood Still: Reflections on the Reverend John Jasper in His Bicentennial Year" by Samuel K. Roberts. $6 adults, $5 seniors, $4 children and students, free for members. www.vahistorical.org or 358-4901.

• Constitution Lecture. 11 a.m.–noon. The Open University of The Shepherd’s Center of Richmond at First Presbyterian Church, 4602 Cary St. "Religion and the Constitution" by Dan Smith, religion professor, Virginia Commonwealth University. www.TSCOR.org or 355-7282.

• Travel Lecture. 12:30 p.m. The Open University of The Shepherd’s Center of Richmond at First Presbyterian Church, 4602 Cary St. "African Safari: Four National Parks" by Barbara Goehle. Free. www.TSCOR.org or 355-7282.

• Exhibit. Through June 29. University of Richmond’s Lora Robins Gallery of Design from Nature, 28 Westhampton Way, University of Richmond. "Ti-Ameny-Net: An Ancient Mummy, An Egyptian Woman, and Modern Science." The exhibition features Ti-Ameny-Net, her coffin, and other ancient Egyptian objects in addition to highlighting the new scientific information discovered about the mummy. www.museums.richmond.edu.

24 Friday

• The Moon Rats. 7 p.m. Henrico Theatre, 305 E Nine Mile Road, Henrico. Blue-country-rock-grass orchestra from Charlottesville. Free. Reservations required. www.henricorecandparks.com or 328-4491.

• "Leonardo Live". 7.30 p.m. Modlin Center for the Arts- Camp Concert Hall, 28 Westhampton Way, University of Richmond. Captured live at the U.K. National Gallery on the eve of the exhibition opening, "Leonardo Live" will provide a high-definition walk-through of the landmark exhibition, in-depth commentary about featured pieces in the exhibit, and extra content. $14.50, $12.50 seniors (62-plus) and $10 children (0-12). modlinarts@richmond.edu or 289-8980.

• READ Art Show Opening Reception. 6-9 p.m. The New Community School, 4211 Hermitage Road, Richmond. More than 100 local and regional artists exhibiting. Show and sale on Feb. 25 (show – 10 a.m.-5 p.m; sale – 2-5 p.m.). Proceeds from the Art Show support The New Community School which offers a college preparatory program for students with language learning differences in grades 6-12. $35 per person, $40 at the door. www.tncs.org or 266-2494 ext. 29.

• VCU Southern Film Festival. Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, 200 N. Boulevard, Richmond. 5 p.m., public reception. 6 p.m., keynote speaker – film critic Molly Haskell. 7 p.m., film – "Margaret Mitchell: American Rebel" (2011). 8 p.m., panel discussion. "Gone with the Wind" memorabilia will be on display. $8, $4 for VMFA members, free to VCU students, faculty and staff. www.vmfa.museum/Films/ or 340-1405.

• Discussion. 7-8:30 p.m. St. Giles Presbyterian Church, 5200 Grove Ave., Richmond. "The Movies and America: What the Academy Award Nominees for Best Picture Tell Us About Ourselves," with Dr. Drew Trotter (executive director of the Consortium of Christian Study Centers). www.stgiles.org.

25 Saturday

• Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets "Southern Colonels". 2 p.m. Virginia War Memorial, 621 S. Belvidere St., Richmond. A 17-piece jazz band. Free. www.vawarmemorial.org.

• Twilight Carniball. 7 p.m. Children’s Museum of Richmond Central, 2626 W. Broad St., Richmond. A grown-up gala to support the Children’s Museum, this year’s Twilight Carniball carries the enticing theme Destination: France. Festivities include French-themed food, drink and entertainment as well as both live and silent auctions. Proceeds from the Gala benefit the CMoR Scholarship Fund which helps underserved children in Central Virginia enjoy the riches the museum has to offer. $75 per person. Reservations required. www.ChildrensMuseumOfRichmond.org or 474-7000.

• VCU Southern Film Festival. Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, 200 N. Boulevard, Richmond. 1 p.m., film – "Shenandoah" with discussion by Professor Richard Fine, VCU English Dept. and Dr. Ed Ayers, University of Richmond. 4 p.m., film – "The Black Six" with discussion by Willie Lanier (NFL Hall of Fame linebacker, actor) and Professor Emilie Raymond, VCU History Dept. "Gone with the Wind" memorabilia will be on display. $8, $4 for VMFA members, free to VCU students, faculty and staff. www.vmfa.museum/Films/ or 340-1405.

• Ancient Traditions of Mali. 8 p.m. (doors open at 7:15 p.m.). Congregation Or Ami, 9400 W. Huguenot Road, Richmond. Cheik Hamala Diabate, a reknown West African historian in the Griot tradition, and a world-recognized master of the ngoni, a Malian traditional instrument, teams up with jazz ensemble "Hotel X." Resfreshments will be served. Tickets $12 in advance, $15 at the door. www.richmondfolkmusic.com or 647-7856.

• Symposium: Person of the Year, 1862. 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Library of Virginia Auditorium, 800 E. Broad St. Richmond. A panel of Civil War scholars will nominate candidates for "Person of the Year: 1862" in their lectures, and the audience will get to vote on the winner at the all-day symposium. $35 for members, $50 for non-members. Box lunch included. Reservations and pre-payment required. For more information or to register contact John Coski at (855) 649-1861 x. 131 or jcoski@moc.org.

• Mark Twain’s Civil War by Ray Carver. 7 p.m. The Gayton Kirk, 11421 Gayton Road, Henrico. Part of The Acts of Faith Festival at The Gayton Kirk Presbyterian Church. Based on Twain’s writings and speeches he gave to veterans groups, the play deals with issues of war, loyalties, and faith. Followed by a panel discussion with the director and local Civil War experts. Donations accepted; anything over $10 will be donated to The Acts of Faith. For ticket reservations e-mail marktwainscivilwar@gmail.com. www.thegaytonkirk.org or 741-5254.

26 Sunday

• 1st Annual Weinstein JCC HumorFest. Through March 3. Weinstein Jewish Community Center, 5403 Monument Ave., Richmond. Join the Weinstein JCC for their first annual HumorFest and enjoy stand up comedy, improvisational comedy, cartoonists and film. For events, times and admission costs, visit www.weinsteinjcc.org or 545-8610.

27 Monday

• Exhibit. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Through Aug. 25. Library of Virginia Lobby, 800 E. Broad St., Richmond. What do you collect and value? "Lost and Found" examines the constantly changing fabric of our world. Explore the spectacular destruction of archives by chance and nature, the intentional destruction of personal papers, the careful preservation of family treasures, and the assemblage of materials in a bank safe deposit.

• Henrico History. 9:45-10:45 a.m. The Open University of The Shepherd’s Center of Richmond at St. Luke Lutheran Church, 7757 Chippenham Parkway. "Celebrating Henrico County’s First 400 Years" by Beverly Davis. www.TSCOR.org or 355-7282.

• Celebrate the Empire. 12:30 p.m. The Open University of The Shepherd’s Center of Richmond at St. Luke Lutheran Church, 7757 Chippenham Parkway. "100th! Anniversary of the Empire Theater" by Bruce Miller, artistic director, Empire Theater. www.TSCOR.org or 355-7282.

28 Tuesday

• Lecture. 9:45-10:45 a.m. The Open University of The Shepherd’s Center of Richmond, at Covenant Woods, 7090 Covenant Woods Drive, Mechanicsville. "The Krakatoa Explosion of 1883 and Its Worldwide Effects" by Dr. Barry Westin, retired professor of history, University of Richmond. www.TSCOR.org or 355-7282.

• Shen Wei Dance Arts. 7:30 p.m. Feb. 28 and 29. Modlin Center for the Arts-Alice Jepson Theatre, 28 Westhampton Way, University of Richmond. $40 with discounts for seniors (62-plus), children (0-12) and groups (20-plus). Tickets are available online at modlin.richmond.edu, in person at the Modlin Center box office, or by phone at 289-8980.

29 Wednesday

• The Newcomers Club of Richmond. 10:30 a.m. River Road Presbyterian Church, 8960 River Road, Richmond. The annual membership play will be presented. Cost is $5. Reservations required by Feb. 19. To register, visit newcomersrichmond.com or call Brenda at 754-0460.

• The Richmond Symphony in Concert. 7 p.m. The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen, 2880 Mountain Road, Glen Allen. 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. For all ages. $12, $6 for children 12 and under. For ticket information and reservations, call the Richmond Symphony Box office at 788-1212.

• Lecture. 6-7 p.m. University of Richmond’s Lora Robins Gallery of Design from Nature, 28 Westhampton Way, University of Richmond. "Scientist and Curator: A Conversation" with Ann Fulcher curator of the exhibition Ti-Ameny-Net: An Ancient Mummy, An Egyptian Woman, and Modern Science. Free. www.museums.richmond.edu.

Entries are subject to change; call to confirm dates and times. Entries for the March calendar are due February 6; send items to calendar@richmondpublishing.com