Directed by Leslie M. Scott Jones, Blood at the Root is a potent ensemble drama that shines a light on racial double standards in the justice system. Taking its title from the lyrics of “Strange Fruit,” written and composed by Abel Meeropol and made famous by Billie Holiday, and drawing inspiration from the real-life events […]
In a jubilant gospel comedy exploring faith and divine intervention, Hypocrite The Musical shares a riotous and riveting story of redemption. Written by Richmonder Glennis Crosby, the play launched the theatrical career of “American Idol” season 20 contestant and real-life preacher Tyler Allen. Through soul-stirring melodies and side-splitting laughter, the story of spirited street folks […]
Welcome to the stage, The Southern Drag Show! Hosted by C’ville’s own AFAB drag entertainer Jackie of All Trades and Thee Blueridge Showgirl Darling Nikki (pictured), the show features Richmond’s top-tier draglesque performer Royalty Resignz, atomic blonde stripteasing diva Cyleste Entity—and is sure to be sickening (read “amazing” or “flawless”). The event kicks off a […]
In an exhilarating display of acoustic virtuosity, A Fingerstyle Guitar Showcase celebrates two performers with contrasting, yet complementary repertoires. Japanese-born Hiroya Tsukamoto (pictured) layers soulful instrumental compositions with lyrical vocalizations and spoken-word stories drawn from his own life. Richmond-based Ty Burkhardt incorporates specialized percussive techniques, such as striking the body of his guitar and two-handed […]
North Carolina country crooner Luke Combs brings his My Kinda Saturday Night Tour to town in support of his sixth LP, The Way I Am. The robust 22-track album dropped in March, stuffed with songs about drinking beers, driving more fast cars, drinking whiskey, driving trucks, and women without names. Hell yeah, brother! Baritone-voiced Texan […]
Seattle-based singer Ryan Caraveo brings indie-pop-infused hip-hop to town on his Forever Foggy Tour. The bleached-blond 30-something traffics confessional vulnerability through clever lyrics delivered over catchy dreamscape beats. Caraveo’s attention to detail bleeds through in his wordplay and production, as he teases out how self doubt, longing, and personal growth contribute to his artistry and, […]
The Albemarle High School Jazz Ensemble returns for its annual Swing Into Spring benefit concert, an evening of standards, pop, and R&B favorites hosted by Z95’s Sherry Taylor. Dropping Julia, Jay Pun, Morwenna Lasko, Ivan Orr, Charles Owens, and John D’earth are among the musicians who will join the award-winning, 34-piece band led by Andrew […]
Centering on the theme of American Dreams, The Moth brings five seasoned storytellers to town. Avid public radio listeners can attest to the power of The Moth, which, since its 1997 launch, has presented thousands of stories. Through deeply personal true tales shared by those who lived them, the show presents engaging, entertaining, and sometimes […]
The Indie Short Film Festival returns for its third iteration, bringing 132 films, panel discussions, and cultural programming to five downtown venues. With a full slate of domestic and international shorts—including 20 with Virginia connections—the festival showcases independent storytelling. This year’s programming includes timely takes on AI- and tech-induced issues (AI Jesus, 2025; Deb and […]
Virginia Festival of the Book brings one of the foremost contemporary photographers to town as Lexington, Virginia, native Sally Mann speaks on her new book, Art Work: On the Creative Life. The renowned artist, known for ethereal landscapes of the American South and intimate portraits of her family, blends aspects of memoir and how-to manual […]