Activities: November

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November 1-2
Fall Concert
A great works concert.
Time: 3:00 pm
Location: VCU Singleton Center for the Performing Arts, Richmond

November 3, 10, 17, 24
Toddler Time: Fantastic Fall
Celebrate fall by introducing your child to animals at the Maymont Nature Center. Each session in this four-week program includes free play in the Discovery Room, a story, craft and a visit with one of Maymont’s turtles, snakes, insects or bunnies. You and your toddler might even make a few new friends! For ages 1-4; adult must accompany child.
Time: 9:30-10:30 am
Location: Maymont, Richmond

November 7, 14, and 21
Side by Side Saturdays
Sign up now for the Visual Arts Center’s series of FREE Saturday morning art experiences for Richmond families. Our Saturday morning program, called Side by Side, is designed for multi-generational pairings to work creatively and experience the joy of self-expression and bonding through art-making. Each session runs for three consecutive Saturdays.
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Visual Arts Center of Richmond, Richmond

November 10
Toddler Time
Toddler Time is a special program designed for children ages 1–3 plus a special grown-up that takes place on the first Friday and second Tuesday of each month. Programs incorporate elements of music, art, and literacy, and include group activities, free exploration, and more.
Time: 9:45-10:30 am
Location: Children's Museum of Richmond, Richmond

November 10
Mariner's Museum Homeschool Program
Little Learners' Series (PreK to 1st grade): Sailing into Thanksgiving
Time: 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Mariner's Museum, Newport News

November 13-21
This is How it Goes
Formerly high-school sweethearts, Belinda and Cody Phipps appear to be the typical middle-class, interracial success story. When another classmate returns to town, their seemingly amicable reunion devolves into a triangle of bigotry and betrayal. Staged on continually shifting moral ground that challenges our notions about gender, ethnicity, and even love itself, This Is How It Goes unblinkingly explores the myriad ways in which the wild card of race is played by both black and white in America.
Location: Firehouse Theatre, Richmond

November 14
Scotchtown Second Saturdays Fall Festival
Celebrate the harvest with colonial crafts, games and food! Enjoy hearth cooking, candle dipping, spinning, wood carving, basket weaving, colonial dancing, graces and special guest Calvin Earl singing Slave Spirituals.
Time: 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
Location: Scotchtown, Beaverdam

November 14
Young Virginia House Naturalists Program
This program introduces young children and their parents to the history and nature of a place. Children will have the opportunity to explore the grounds at Virginia House while learning about the natural world with their parents. Each program focuses on a different topic (see below) and includes a story, hands-on activity, and craft. Participants will be given a field notebook for tracking their observations from week to week and for keeping their educational handouts. Programs are offered twice on Saturday mornings: at 9 am for ages 4–5 and at 11 am for ages 6–7. This program costs $5 per child.
Location: Virginia Historical Society, Richmond

November 14
The African Company Presents Richard III
Based on the little known true history of America's first black theatre company, Carlyle Brown eloquently tells the story of a small group of actors prepared to stand up and take center stage whatever the cost.
Time: 2:00 pm
Location: Alice Jepson Theatre, Richmond

November 14
Young Virginia House Naturalists Program
This program introduces young children and their parents to the history and nature of a place. Children will have the opportunity to explore the grounds at Virginia House while learning about the natural world with their parents. Each program focuses on a different topic (see below) and includes a story, hands-on activity, and craft. Participants will be given a field notebook for tracking their observations from week to week and for keeping their educational handouts. Programs are offered twice on Saturday mornings: at 9 am for ages 4–5 and at 11 am for ages 6–7. This program costs $5 per child.
Location: Virginia Historical Society, Richmond

November 17
Mr. Beatman's Storytime
Join us every Tuesday morning for Mr. Beatman's storytime. He'll sing and play his guitar. This is especially for children ages 1 to 3.
Time: 11:00 am
Location: Barnes & Noble, Midlothian

November 18
Storytime
A event for children aged 6 and under.
Time: 10:30 am
Location: Barnes & Noble, Richmond

November 18
Storytime
A event for children aged 6 and under.
Time: 10:30 am
Location: Barnes & Noble, Richmond

November 18
Mariner's Museum Homeschool Program
Little Learners' Series (PreK to 1st grade): Sailing into Thanksgiving
Time: 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Mariner's Museum, Newport News

November 18
Lunch Break Science: The Antibiotic Paradox: Antibiotics and Antibiotics Resistance
Each week experts share easy to understand information on a wide range of fascinating science topics. Purchase lunch at Café Portico or pack your own lunch.
Time: 12:00-1:00 pm
Location: Science Museum of Virginia, Richmond

November 18-21
The Importance of Being Earnest
Set in 1890’s England, the play traces the courtship of two couples: two dapper young men set out to woo two beautiful young women. By a perfectly unlikely coincidence, both men use the pseudonym Earnest when not in London, and the women are fixated on marrying only an Earnest. The confusion and obstacles accumulate in a flurry of brilliantly witty dialogue, and the whole dilemma is resolved only by a final coincidence that is as unlikely as it is delightful.
Location: Randolph-Macon College, Ashland

November 19
Thanksgiving Storytime
What are you thankful for? Do you know the story of Thanksgiving? We will read some wonderful stories about Thanksgiving and do a fun turkey craft.
Time: 10:00 am
Location: Barnes & Noble, Midlothian

November 19
Storytime
A event for children aged 6 and under.
Time: 10:30 am
Location: Barnes & Noble, Richmond

November 19
Storytime
A recurring event for children through age 6.
Time: 11:00 am
Location: Barnes & Noble, Richmond

November 19 - January 2
Greetings
Andy is on his way home to his Catholic family for Christmas – and he’s bringing along his atheist Jewish fiancé! Alternately funny and touching, this show is full of Christmas miracles to warm the heart and the soul.
Location: Swift Creek Mill Theatre, Colonial Heights

November 20
Art Start
Art Start! is a program designed to cultivate an early appreciation for the visual arts and provide opportunities for children aged 1-3years old and a special grown-up to explore expression through various mediums.
Time: 9:45-10:30 am
Location: Children's Museum of Richmond, Richmond

November 20
Storytime
A recurring event for children through age 6.
Time: 11:00 am
Location: Barnes & Noble, Richmond

November 20 and 24
Art Start
Session dates: Third Friday and Fourth Tuesday of the month; Ages: 1-3 and a participating adult; call 474-7015 to register.
Time: 9:45-10:30 am
Location: Children's Museum of Richmond, Richmond

November 20 - January 17
Spelling Bee
This tuneful, offbeat Tony Award-winning musical is a bonafide crowd pleaser that's chock-full of overachievers' angst, bizarre and multi-syllabic words, romance and cliff hanging suspense! The tension is palpable, the excitement is mounting and the heady scent of competition is in the air as six deliciously geeky, philologically industrious young students from across the county take part in what is undoubtedly one of the greatest events of their lives - The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. Suggested for ages 15 and up.
Location: Barksdale at Hanover Tavern, Hanover

November 21
Storytime at Agecroft: Even More Legendary Heroes and Heroines of the British Isles
e couldn't fit all the stories into one morning. Storyteller Pamela Bomboy returns with more traditional heroes and heroines to fire the imagination. Hear how St. George, the patron saint of England, defeated the Dragon and set a town free. Meet Brave Margaret who fights the Giant and proves that girls can fight monsters, too. The storytime includes a craft activity. For all ages, but geared to 6-10. Fee: $4 per person; children must be accompanied by an adult.
Time: 10:30-11:30 am
Location: Agecroft Hall, Richmond

November 24
Art Start
Art Start! is a program designed to cultivate an early appreciation for the visual arts and provide opportunities for children aged 1-3years old and a special grown-up to explore expression through various mediums.
Time: 9:45-10:30 am
Location: Children's Museum of Richmond, Richmond

November 25
Storytime
A event for children aged 6 and under.
Time: 10:30 am
Location: Barnes & Noble, Richmond

November 26
Storytime
A recurring event for children through age 6.
Time: 11:00 am
Location: Barnes & Noble, Richmond

November 27
Storytime
A recurring event for children through age 6.
Time: 11:00 am
Location: Barnes & Noble, Richmond

November 27 - December 13
Green Valley Book Fair
The Green Valley Book Fair is a discount book outlet store featuring over 500,000 new books at incredible bargain prices. Save 60% to 90% off retail on over 30,000 titles in more than 60 categories, including fiction, history, health and self-help, children's books, religion, science, sports, cooking, gardening, crafts, art, reference, nature, and outdoors.
Time: 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Location: Green Valley Book Fair, Mt. Crawford

November 27 - January 10
Bus Stop
In a roadside diner in a snowed in Kansas town, eight castaways spend a warm winter’s night in this American classic, which starred Marilyn Monroe in its legendary film adaptation. Cherie is a sweet saloon singer, pursued by Bo, a naive young rancher stud who fell hard for her at a cowboy bar back in Arizona. The hearty laughs and gentle drama of Bus Stop remind us why Pulitzer Prize-winner Inge once enjoyed his day as Broadway’s most popular playwright.
Location: Barksdale at Hanover Tavern, Hanover