Historic Richmond Jazz Suite; Richmond Craft Mafia’s Spring Bada-bing; Sunday Vintage Market; Shockoe Bottom Neighborhood Meeting; open mic @ Poe’s Pub; Mini Flicks & Stories; Thursday Fresh Market; 4th Friday Artwalk; Poe Goes Pop: Poe in Comics; River District Canal Cruises (Friday-Sunday); 9th Annual James River Outdoor Coalition Gear & Equipment Swap; Blackwell community yard sale; Canal Boats And Cobblestones walking tour; MORE…

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.

Sunday Vintage Market

Sun Apr 20 9:00 am
@ 17th Street Farmers’ Market
Antiques, collectibles, jewelry and fine arts and crafts. Free admission.
For more information call 804-646-0310 or visit http://www.17thstreetfarmersmarket.com.

Shockoe Bottom Neighborhood Meeting

Mon Apr 21 5:30 pm
Please join us for the April meeting of the Shockoe Bottom Neighborhood Association to be held Monday April 21st at 5:30 pm. This month’s meeting will be held at the soon to open Sheba Ethiopian Restaurant located at 9 North 17th Street at the Farmers Market.

Topics to include:
* A rezoning presentation
* An update on the Farmers Market
* Further planning for upcoming festivals
* Discussion of a recycling plan for Shockoe Bottom
* Neighborhood cleanup day
* Update on installation of Hanover style light fixtures along Main Street
* Your ideas and concerns

open mic @ Poe’s Pub

Tue Apr 22 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

Mini Flicks & Stories

Thu Apr 24 10:30 am
@ Hull Street Library
for preschool & kindergarten children

Thursday Fresh Market

Thu Apr 24 8:30 am
@ 17th Street Farmers’ Market
Farm fresh and homegrown straight from the region’s farms to your home. Homemade and handcrafted right here by highly artistic Richmonders. Free.
For more information call 804-646-0310 or visit http://www.17thstreetfarmersmarket.com

4th Friday Artwalk

Fri Apr 25 7:00 pm
Celebrate the 4th Friday Art Walk at ArtWorks, Art Space, 1212 Gallery and others.

Poe Goes Pop: Poe in Comics

Fri Apr 25
@Poe Museum
Explore Poe’s world as seen through the eyes of comic book artists. Includes rare early adaptations of Poe’s work through to contemporary interpretations. Museum admission $6 for adults, $5 for students, seniors (60+), AAA members and members of the armed
forces. This exhibit will run through October 7, 2008.
Poe Museum http://poemuseum.org

River District Canal Cruises (Friday-Sunday)

Fri Apr 25 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)

9th Annual James River Outdoor Coalition Gear & Equipment Swap

Sat Apr 26 9:00 am
@ 17th Street Farmers’ Market, Free admission, 9am-1pm
Get great deals on gently used kayaks, canoes, tents, bicycles, hiking & climbing gear, etc. Silent auction with gift certificates from local restaurants, vendors and more! Proceeds to benefit JROC’s effort to maintain and improve the James River environs.
For more information call 804-320-6131.

Blackwell community yard sale

Sat Apr 26 8:00 am
The Blackwell Community Center, located at 300 E. 15th Street, will hold its yard sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Anyone who wants to set up a table of items for sale can reserve a space by calling 646-8630.

Canal Boats And Cobblestones walking tour

Sun Apr 27 2:00 pm
This tour focuses on the history, architecture, and preservation efforts of the canal area. Come explore the historic and architectural treasures of Shockoe Slip, and see the work that is being done in this 19th century warehouse district along the James River, the Great Basin and Richmond’s canals.
DATES/TIMES: April 27th, August 24th, October 26th, 2:00-4:00 p.m.; June 28th & July 12th, 6:00-7:30 p.m.
STARTING POINT: Meet your guide at the James Center Clock Tower at 10th and Cary Streets.
http://www.richmondhistorycenter.com