It’s one of those weeks where EVERYTHING is going on: Bikes in the Bottom; Toots and the Maytals; open mic @ Poe’s Pub; The New Pornographers ; Mini Flicks & Stories; River District Canal Cruises (Friday-Sunday); Duchess of York; Earth Day; Historic Richmond Jazz Suite; Richmond Craft Mafia’s Spring Bada-bing; Shockoe Bottom Neighborhood Meeting; MORE…

Bikes in the Bottom

Sun Apr 13 9:30 am
The monthly motorcycle breakfast on the second Sunday of every month @ Poe’s Pub

Toots and the Maytals

Mon Apr 14 8:00 pm
@ Toad’s
Their grammy-winning sound is a unique, original combination of gospel, ska, soul, reggae and rock.

open mic @ Poe’s Pub

Tue Apr 15 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

The New Pornographers

Wed Apr 16 7:30 pm
with special guest Okkervil River
@ Toad’s Place

Mini Flicks & Stories

Thu Apr 17 10:30 am
@ Hull Street Library
for preschool & kindergarten children

River District Canal Cruises (Friday-Sunday)

Fri Apr 18 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)

Duchess of York

Sat Apr 19 8:00 pm
with Dead Goats
@ Toad’s
Saturday, April

Earth Day

Sat Apr 19
Richmond’s Earth Day will once again be held in the Manchester neighborhood, between the south end of the Mayo Bridge, along Hull street, up to Art Works Environmental exhibits, non-profit demonstrations, Music, Art, Education, Activities and Entertainment will fill the day!

http://www.earthdayrichmond.org/

Historic Richmond Jazz Suite

Sun Apr 20 3:00 pm
@ MUSE (6 N 19th Street)
THE BLACK HISTORY MUSEUM AND CULTURAL CENTER PRESENTS THE HISTORIC RICHMOND JAZZ SUITE
A Meet the Composer Commission featuring composer and performer ASHBY ANDERSON
$12 museum member $15 general public

Richmond Craft Mafia’s Spring Bada-bing

Sun Apr 20 11:00 am
The Richmond Craft Mafia’s 2008 Spring Bada-bing has been set for April 20th @ Plant Zero. Join artists & designers from across the country selling high quality, original handmade goods for the 3rd installment of the largest indie craft show in VA.

Shockoe Bottom Neighborhood Meeting

Mon Apr 21 5:30 pm
location TBA. This event repeats every month on the third Monday.
This Neighborhood Association is open to all neighbors: renters, owners, residents, employees, business owners, property owners, etc. These meetings are where your voices will be heard. Please participate in making Shockoe Bottom a better place to live, work and play