open mic @ Poe’s Pub; GlobeHopper grand opening; Mini Flicks & Stories; River District Canal Cruises (Friday-Sunday); Civil War Day at Historic Tredegar; Downtown Loft Tour; MORE…

open mic @ Poe’s Pub

Tue Apr 1 8:00 pm
acoustic open mic at Poe’s Pub on East Main, hosted by Jim Daab. Sign up is at 8:30, music starts at 9, goes until closing @2AM

2607 East Main Street

GlobeHopper grand opening

Thu Apr 3 7:00 am
The GlobeHopper Grand Opening will be Thursday, April 3 through Sunday, April 6 and will feature live music, extended hours and access to its tree-shaded patio. Musicians include classical guitarist Steve Ashby, the acoustic sounds of Andrew Lipke, and a jazz band with Jason Jenkins.
Grand Opening & regular hours will be:
Monday through Wednesday 7 am–8 pm
Thursday & Friday 7 am–11 pm
Saturday 8 am–11 pm
Sunday 10 am-6pm
2100 East Main Street, Richmond, VA

Mini Flicks & Stories

Thu Apr 3 10:30 am
@ Hull Street Library
for preschool & kindergarten children

River District Canal Cruises (Friday-Sunday)

Fri Apr 4 12:00 pm
40-minute historically narrated tours of the James River & Kanawha Canal along the River District’s Canal Walk. Tour begins every hour on the hour. Private charters also available.

@ Canal Turning Basin (Dock and 14th Streets)

Friday-Saturday Noon-7pm
Sunday Noon-5pm,

$5 adults, $4 seniors & children 5-12, age 4 and under free

For more information call 804-649-2800 or visit http://www.venturerichmond.com.

(Spring Season April 4th –June 8th)

Civil War Day at Historic Tredegar

Sat Apr 5 10:00 am
The American Civil War Center at Historic Tredegar (500 Tredegar St.) 10am-5pm, Free admission

Cannon firing and period music are just a few of the highlights of the 11th annual Civil War Day at Historic Tredegar Ironworks. Living history demonstrations are scheduled throughout the day. Young people can play 19th century children’s games and learn to drill like Civil War soldiers from the North and South. Learn more about U.S. Colored Troops, and talk one-on-one with living history interpreters and “roving reporters” as they tour the campus. Buz and Ned’s Barbeque will be serving lunch.

For more information call 804-780-1985, ext. 10 or visit http://www.civilwarcenter.com

Downtown Loft Tour

Sat Apr 5 10:00 am
The Downtown Loft Tour will be April 5 from 10AM to 4PM. Advance tickets are $20 and include a charter bus from location to location.
http://cjwn.net/news/2008/03/17/the-downtown-loft-tour/