Just as promised, the events are never-ending. It's impossible to pick just ONE thing to do on the weekends anymore. And we certainly aren't complaining.

Gone are the days when "making plans" meant choosing between going to the movies, renting a flick, or ordering from On Demand. In true Richmond fashion, once the weather heats up, outdoor venues open and concerts, art shows and festivals are held in places we once, and very simply, knew as streets, parks and intersections.

So – here you are again, Richmond; a few choices to help you put your weekend plans in perspective.

Arts in the Park

It's like Fashion Week in New York for Richmonders. Except, out of all our artist's designs, the only thing you'll be able to wear is the jewelry.

This weekend marks the 37th return of Richmond's Arts in the Park, held (rain or shine) at the Carillon in Byrd Park from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, May 3 and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, May 4.

Richmond's Arts in the Park show and sale is a nationally-juried event, bringing together 450 art and craft exhibitors from across the country. Their expertise ranges from woodwork, glass, fiber and ceramics to weavings, paintings and jewelry.

Artists and crafters will be situated around the "Mall" that surrounds the Carillon beneath the shaded groves, giving attendees the ability to view and purchase their top-quality, original work.

This favorite Richmond event is sponsored by the Carillon Civic Association (CAA), a neighborhood group dedicated to the beautification of the surrounding area including Byrd Park.

Proceeds from the event will benefit a number of different resources in the Richmond area, including last year's redesign of the Tot Lot Playground. In addition, the CAA also donates to various other Richmond organizations, including the Children's Festival, School of Performing Arts in the Richmond Community (SPARC) and the Richmond Symphony, just to name a few.

• Richmond's 37th annual Arts in the Park will be held from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, May 3 and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, May 4 at the Carillon in Byrd Park. Admission is free. Free parking and shuttles to event are available from the University of Richmond Stadium parking lot, just across I-195 from Carytown. Please leave pets at home. For more information, visit richmondartsinthepark.com.

Burlesque Brigade

Playwright, performer and artist Slash Coleman does it again, Richmond.

Known for his unique one-man show "The Neon Man and Me," Coleman brings another brainchild, The Modern Burlesque Brigade to Broad Street this weekend with the group's new show, "Sex Education," premiering at 8 and 10 p.m. on Saturday, May 3 at Studio X.

The Modern Burlesque Brigade is Richmond's only neo-burlesque troupe which combines the talents of four Richmond based performers including Slash Coleman himself, dancer and choreographer Becca Bernard, magician Larry Volz and director/musician Miniver Cheevy.

The group was formed in 2007, debuting their first show, "Ballad of the Beautiful Sex Monster" on New Years Eve, 2007, at Petersburg's playhouse, Sycamore Rouge.