• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• What’s Up in the Sky? Tuesday–Friday at 9:30, 10:45 a.m. and noon (activities are 50-60 minutes). Through June 22. Science Museum of Virginia, 250 W. Broad St., Richmond. Become a junior astronaut and discover the science of space. $12 per student (includes admission to science galleries). Add a Live Science demonstration for $4 per student. www.smv.org or 864-1400.

• 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.

• Black History Month at the Children’s Museum. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Every Saturday in February. Children’s Museum of Richmond Central, 2626 W. Broad St., Richmond. 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. Free with museum admission. www.ChildrensMuseumOfRichmond.org or 474-4000.

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.

• 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.

• Parenting Workshop. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Feb. 1 or 9:30-11:30 a.m. Feb. 7. Commonwealth Parenting Center, 4121 Cox Road, Suite 115, Glen Allen. "Nobody Told Me." Honest conversation and realistic ideas for making it easier. For all moms. Infants in carriers welcome. Free. Registration required. www.commonwealthparenting.org or 545-1272.

• Parenting Workshop. 6:30-8:30 p.m. A Child’s Place Preschool and Childcare Center, 1211 Walton Bluff Parkway, Midlothian. "Where There’s a Will, There’s a Way." A must for those who parent a strong-willed child. Understand why they seek control and learn to anticipate triggers for meltdowns and help them regulate their emotions. For parents of children 5-11 years. $25 per person. Registration required. www.commonwealthparenting.org or 545-1272.

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.

• Children’s Storytime. 10:30 a.m. every Thursday in January. Barnes and Noble Short Pump, 11640 W. Broad St. Richmond. 360-0103.

3 Friday

• Ber’s Bowl. Feb. 3-5. ACAC Fitness & Wellness Center, 11621 Robious Road

4 Saturday

• Richmond Parents Monthly 16th Annual Camp & Education Fair. 10 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Feb. 4. Tuckahoe YMCA, 9211 Patterson Ave., Richmond. More than 30 camps and educational organizations will be participating. There will be something for all ages and interests – from sports and arts programs, to day and overnight camps, to tutoring and enrichment sessions. www.richmondparents.com or 673-5203.

• 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.

• World Beat Workshop. 1 p.m. Children’s Museum of Richmond Central, 2626 W. Broad St., Richmond. 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. www.ChildrensMuseumOfRichmond.org or 474-4000.

• Family Cultural Saturday: Science Museum of Virginia, 250 W. Broad St., Richmond. A 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. Included with museum admission or free for members. www.smv.org or 864-1400.

• 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.

• Lunar New Year. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Children’s Museum of Richmond Central, 2626 W. Broad St., Richmond. Mark the start of the Lunar Year of the Dragon. Enjoy music, traditional and modern dance, dumpling making, painting and calligraphy demonstrations. Free with museum admission. www.ChildrensMuseumOfRichmond.org or 474-4000.

• 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

• Parenting Workshop. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Commonwealth Parenting Center, 4121 Cox Road, Suite 115, Glen Allen. "The Culture of Girls." Learn how to help daughters navigate the social scene. Understand the culture of school-age girls and why they form cliques and the functions they serve in a girl’s development. Parents of children 5-14 years. $25 per person. Registration required. www.commonwealthparenting.org or 545-1272.

7 Tuesday

• 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

• A Tribute to Scouting. 2:30-3:30 p.m. Three Lakes Nature Center, 400 Sausiluta Dr., Henrico. Celebrate scouting with a look at the history of these organizations and some of the nature they explore. For all ages. Free. Reservations required. www.henricorecandparks.com or 262-5055.

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.

• First Steps for Fathers. 6:30-8:30 p.m. St. Francis Hospital, St. Francis Blvd, Midlothian. Attend a class for men only which uses the Conscious Fathering Program curriculum. Become familiar with the basic parental tools needed during the first 3 months of life. Learn a baby’s typical cycle of care from feeding to diapering; sleeping to crying. New and soon to be dads. Free. Registration required. www.commonwealthparenting.org or 545-1272.

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.

• Valentine’s Kids Night Out. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Romp n’ Roll, 9677 W. Broad St, Richmond. Gym, art, and music activities plus a pizza party. Ages 2-5. $30 per child. Sibling and member discounts apply. www.rompnroll.com/blog/2011/12/valentines-kids-night-out/.

• Pajama Party Storytime. 7 p.m. Barnes and Noble Short Pump, 11640 W. Broad St. Richmond. 360-0103.

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.

• Building Explorers at Walkerton. 2-3 p.m. Walkerton Tavern, 2892 Mountain Road, Glen Allen. Where is the missing fireplace? Why doesn’t that wall go all the way up to the ceiling? Watch a marble roll across the floor on its own. Discover these and more mystifying things about Walkerton Tavern. For ages 6-12. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Free. Reservations required. www.henricorecandparks.com or 261-6898.

• Valentine’s Day Storytime. 11 a.m. Barnes and Noble Short Pump, 11640 W. Broad St. Richmond. 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

• Parenting Workshop. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Canterbury Community Preschool, 601 N. Parham Road, Richmond. "Little Kids, Big Questions." How can I get my child to sleep independently? When should I start potty-training? What about the pacifier? Parents of children 2-5 years. $25 per person. Babysitting available. Registration required. www.commonwealthparenting.org or 545-1272.

14 Tuesday

• Homeschool Day at MOC: Hearts at War. 10 a.m.-12 p.m. or 1-3 p.m. Museum of the Confederacy, 1201 E. Clay St., Richmond. Discover the origins of Valentine’s Day and learn how it was celebrated during the Civil War. View Valentines in the Museum’s collection, create a Victorian-inspired Valentine, and tour the White House of the Confederacy. $5 for adults and children 5 years and up. Registration required. www.moc.org or 649-1861, ext. 122.

15 Wednesday

• 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.

• Parenting Workshop. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Commonwealth Parenting Center, 4121 Cox Road, Suite 115, Glen Allen. "Raising a Responsible and Independent Child." Stop nagging and reminding your elementary school children and get them to take more initiative. Learn tips to get your child to do chores, take responsibility for homework and show respect. Parents of children 5-11. $25 per person. Registration required. www.commonwealthparenting.org or 545-1272.

• 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

16 Thursday

• Yoga Class for Toddlers. 6- 6:45 p.m. The Rainbow Station at Wyndham School, 5701 Wyndham Park Dr., Glen Allen. Yoga class for babies and toddlers accompanied by their parents or guardians. Part of a diaper drive for Capital Diaper Bank that the school is running from Feb. 1 through Mar. 30. Price of admission is two packs of diapers. Diaper donations also accepted. Registration available online at www.rainbowstation.org/12-Rainbow-Station-at-Wyndham or by calling 360-2166.

• 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.

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.

• Character event. 7 p.m. Barnes and Noble Short Pump, 11640 W. Broad St. Richmond. Little Nut Brown Hare visits the Children’s Department. 360-0103.

• Target $1 Family Night. 5-:7:30 p.m. Children’s Museum of Richmond Central, 2626 W. Broad St., Richmond. $1 per person. www.ChildrensMuseumOfRichmond.org or 474-7000.

18 Saturday

• Ezibu Muntu African Dance Group. 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Children’s Museum of Richmond Central, 2626 W. Broad St., Richmond. Dance and musical performance. Free with museum admission. www.ChildrensMuseumOfRichmond.org or 474-4000.

• 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.

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.

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

• Of Forest and Field. 2:30-3:30 p.m. Three Lakes Nature Center, 400 Sausiluta Dr. Henrico, 23227). The white-tailed deer’s name, Odocoileus virginianus, hints at the heritage of this species, first noted by explorers as they arrived in Virginia. This shy woodland-dweller is well-known for its ability to communicate danger with a flash of its white tail. Learn about its life needs and behavior. For all ages. Free. Reservations required. www.henricorecandparks.com or 262-5055.

• 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

• Monster Jam Thunder Nationals. Times vary by date. Feb. 24-25. Richmond Coliseum, 601 E. Leigh St., Richmond. The event will feature USHRA Monster Trucks including Grave Digger driven by Pablo Huffaker, El Toro Loco driven by Aaron Basl, Shock Therapy driven by Jon Zimmer, Excaliber driven by Kevin Kasala, Predator, and Prowler. Tickets starting at $20 for Adults and $5 for kids (ages 2-12). Additional fees may apply. Tickets are also available at the Richmond Coliseum Box Office, all Ticketmaster outlets, online at www.ticketmaster.com, or charge by phone at (800) 745-3000.

• Discovery Hunt. 10-11 a.m. Walkerton Tavern, 2892 Mountain Road, Glen Allen. There’s a lion in the tavern...and 73 keys. Discover animals and objects hiding in plain sight in our historic facility. Learn about some real animals that are residents on the Walkerton property. For ages 3-6. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Free. Reservations required. www.henricorecandparks.com or 261-6898.

• 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.

• American Girls Book Club. 7 p.m. Barnes and Noble Short Pump, 11640 W. Broad St. Richmond. Theme: Black History Month. 360-0103.

• 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.

• Family Game Night at Walkerton. 6-8 p.m. Walkerton Tavern, 2892 Mountain Road, Glen Allen. Enjoy backgammon, checkers, chess, cards, dominos, and other games. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Free. Reservations required. www.henricorecandparks.com or 261-6898.

25 Saturday

• Cheik Hamala. 12 p.m. Children’s Museum of Richmond Central, 2626 W. Broad St., Richmond. Listen to and learn from Grammy-nominated West African historian Cheik Hamala, world-recognized master of the ngoni, a Malian traditional instrument. Sing-along songs, music, dance and storytelling. Free with museum admission. www.ChildrensMuseumOfRichmond.org or 474-4000.

• 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.

• 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.

28 Tuesday

• 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.

• Parenting Workshop. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Commonwealth Parenting Center, 4121 Cox Road, Suite 115, Glen Allen. "Freedom and Independence vs. Rules and Boundaries." Learn how to establish boundaries that teens are more likely to accept. Understand when to negotiate and when to stand firm; when to step in and when to let them figure it out. Get tips on developing a constructive dialogue rather than delivering a lecture. Parents of teens. $25 per person Registration required. www.commonwealthparenting.org or 545-1272.

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.

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