Monday, May 12
w Globehopper Coffeehouse and Lounge will offer an open discussion on local foods starting at 6:30 p.m. It's part of the shop's Back Porch Conversations series. Tonight, they'll watch The Greenhorns, a documentary that explores the lives of America's young farming community. Join the group to discuss the new wave of American agriculture and explore ways to eat locally and seasonally in Richmond. Globehopper is located at 2100 E. Main St.
Tuesday, May 13
w Get your creative juices flowing as award-wining poet Joshua Poteat joins Visual Arts Center poetry instructors and students in an evening of poetry readings co-sponsored by the Library of Virginia and the Visual Arts Center of Richmond. A reception will follow the readings. The free event is from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Library of Virginia.
w Tap tap tap! The Richmond Jazz Society will tribute to legendary tap dancer Bill "Bojangles" Robinson with famed tap dancer Baakari Wilder accompanied by the Bob Hallahan Trio. Tickets are $7 with valid student or jazz society ID card or $10 for the general public. The show starts at 7 p.m. at Capital Ale House, 623 E. Main St.
Wednesday, May 14
w 90's favorite acts Live and the Gin Blossoms will come to Innsbrook After Hours. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets cost $15 in advance, $20 at the door and $35 for the Gold Circle area. Tickets can be bought at Plan 9, Capital Ale House, Spinnakers Restaurant or by calling (804)794-6700.
Thursday, May 15
w Want to get a new job, improve your business or just get to know more Richmond professionals? Then check out the Greater Richmond Chamber's annual Schmooza Palooza – Annual Picnic. The event features music, silent auction and plenty of networking opportunities. The picnic will be held at the University of Richmond's Westhampton Green from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tickets range in cost from $25 to $35 per person. For more information, contact Stephanie Phillips at (804) 783-9350.
w Enjoy 3rd Thursdays at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The gallery event features themed-nights with the latest in DJ dance parties, food and specialty drinks and art tasting tours. Bring out your creative muse with hands-on and brain-engaged creative activities led by artist Megan Liles. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for kids age 12 to 17 and free for kids under 12.
Friday, May 16
w Stuffed squash, roasted lamb and shrimp kabobs. Is your mouth watering yet? These are just three of the items on the menu at the 24th annual Lebanese Food Festival, which starts today and lasts through Sunday. The festival, held rain or shine, will feature homemade Lebanese food, sweet desserts, live music and folk dancing. Admission and parking is free, and a la carte, sit-down dinners and take-out is available. The festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. today and Saturday, and from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday at St. Anthony's Maronite Catholic Church, 4611 Sadler Road in Glen Allen/Innsbrook.
w Take in a laugh with The Little Dog Laughed at the Barksdale Theater. Tonight's show starts at 8 p.m. and tickets are $38 with a $3 discount for Ukrops' card holders. The show is about Hollywood superagent Diane who is struggling to transform her budding leading man into the next Orlando Bloom, but she encounters one small problem. He may well be falling hard for the cute male escort who recently visited his hotel room in New York. At times comic and poignant, the play is showing through Sunday.