Now through Sunday, May 29

Kids and adults will love this rock ‘n roll parable based on the hit children’s book by Mo Willems.

Location: The Virginia Rep Center for Arts and Education, Richmond. VA-Rep.org

Wednesday, May 1 

At age 86, Buddy Guy is a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, a major influence on rock legends like Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, and Stevie Ray Vaughan, a pioneer of Chicago’s fabled West Side sound, and a living link to the city’s halcyon days of electric blues.

Location/Time: 8 p.m. at the Dominion Energy Center, Richmond. DominionEnergyCenter.com

Saturday, May 4  

Indulge on little neck clams, raw oysters, clam fritters, single-fried oysters, fried fish, crab cheddar jalapeno poppers, steamed shrimp, clam chowder, salad bar, grilled chicken, sweet potato fries, Boardwalk fries, hushpuppies, and cornbread, and more.

Location/Time: 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. at Tom’s Cove, Chincoteague Island. 

Saturday, May 11

Good Shot Judy specializes in delivering top-notch vocal jazz while recreating the classic nightclub entertainment feel of Las Vegas in its prime!

Location/Time: 3 p.m. at the Cultural Arts Center, Glen Allen.

Saturday, May 11

Presented by the Bon Air Historical Society, the event begins with a parade followed by a festival featuring crafts, food, entertainment, children’s games, historical displays, and a silent auction.

Location/Time: 11 a.m. in Bon Air. BonAirHistoricalSociety.org

Saturday, May 11

Run, or walk for a cause! Join those helping raise funds for the Co. 5 Station Renovation and support the local heroes of Goochland County. Children Under 12 - $15 • Registration per adult - $25 • Race Day Registration - $35 

Location/Time: Starting time is 8:30am at Tucker Park. 

Friday, May 17 to Sunday, May 19

Enjoy the foods, the beverages, the music, and the culture.

Location: St. Anthony’s Church, Glen Allen. LebaneseFoodFestival.com

Saturday, May 18

Enjoy the most authentic and captivating Fleetwood Mac tribute band in the Southeast.

Location/Time: 8 p.m. at the Ashland Theatre, Ashland. AshlandTheatre.org

Monday, May 20

Jazz saxophonist David Sanborn has released 25 albums, won six Grammy Awards, and has had eight Gold albums and one Platinum album.

Location/Time: 8 p.m. at the Tin Pan, Richmond. TinPanRVA.com

Tuesday, May 21

Menopause The Musical 2: Cruising Through ‘The Change’® is a hilarious and heartfelt look at the joys of menopause and friendship — plus hot flashes, mood swings, and memory lapses.

Location/Time: 7:30 p.m. at the Dominion Energy Center, Richmond. DominionEnergyCenter.com

Wednesday, May 29

Described as equal parts Mark Twain, college professor, and musical icon, Livingston Taylor, brother of James, presents an intimate evening of music.

Location/Time: 7:00 p.m. at The Cultural Arts Center, Glen Allen. ArtsGlenAllen.com

Friday, June 7 through Sunday, June 23

They’re back! The ladies of Exit Laughing are as zany and funny as ever, but now Connie’s daughter, Rachel, has married her 28-year-old stripper boyfriend, Bobby, and they are expecting twins.Presented by the Chamberlayne Actors Theatre, Keep on Laughing is a new comedy by Paul Elliott.

Location: HATTheatre, Richmond. OnTheStage.tickets

Sunday, June 9

Enjoy an afternoon of “Golden Oldies” while taking a trip down memory lane with Richmond’s  quintessential oldies vocal group.  Back by popular demand!

Location/Time: 3:00 p.m. at The Cultural Arts Center, Glen Allen

Tuesday, June 11

This isn’t going to be your run-of-the-music concert series. The singer/songwriter is encouraging fans to send song requests to the stage via paper airplanes.

Location/Time: 7:30 p.m. at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, Richmond

Thursday, June 13

64 Crayons is a Richmond-based acoustic band known for its vocals and fresh arrangements.

Locations/Time: 5:30 p.m. at Westchester Commons, Midlothian. ShopWestchesterCommons.com

Thursday, June 13

Founded in 1970, Asleep At The Wheel has been part of the American roots music landscape for more than 50 years.

Location/Time: 7:30 p.m. at the Beacon Theatre, Hopewell. TheBeaconTheatreVA.com

Saturday, June 15

Wings, Wings, Wings! Enjoy good times down on the Farm with great live music, cold adult beverages and Wings!

Location/Time: Noon until 6 p.m. at Hanover Vegetable Farm, Hanover. HVF.TicketsToBuy.com

Friday, June 21

Expedition Unknown follows adventurer and TV personality Josh Gates as he sets out on a global journey to explore archaeological discoveries, historic mysteries, and scientific breakthroughs.

Location/Time: 8 p.m. at the  Carpenter Theatre at Dominion Energy Center, Richmond. DominionEnergyCenter.com

Saturday, June 22

The Barn Owls gals play ripping square dance tunes and swap singing sweet leads and three-part harmonies on traditional and original songs.

Location: County Seat Restaurant & Gathering Place, Powhatan. TheCountySeat.com

Saturday, June 22

Formed in 2007, the band creates the essence of the Clapton sound, from his guitar arrangements to his distinctive vocal sound.

Location/Time: 7:30 p.m. at the Beacon Theatre, Hopewell. TheBeaconTheatreVA.com

Sunday, June 23

When you consider that Valli will have turned 90 a month prior to this performance, you can pretty well guess that this will not be the original Four Seasons, but, hey, we all love the music, right?

Location/Time: 8 p.m. at the Altria Theater, Richmond. AltriaTheater.com

Wednesday, June 26

Watch out, Blippi is coming to town. And you’re invited to join him to shake those wiggles out and OJ Twist your way through this brand-new musical party. Whatever that means.

Location/Time: 6 p.m. at the  Carpenter Theatre at Dominion Energy Center, Richmond. DominionEnergyCenter.com

Thursday, June 27

Comedian Mike Birbiglia, perhaps best known for his solo performance, Sleepwalk With Me brings his new comedy performance to town.

Location/Time: 7 p.m. at the  Carpenter Theatre at Dominion Energy Center, Richmond. DominionEnergyCenter.com

The Hampton Jazz Festival 

Friday, June 28 through Sunday, June 30

For more than 50 years, Hampton Jazz Festival has brought the best of jazz, pop., blues, soul, and R&B.

Location: Hampton Coliseum, Hampton. HamptonJazzFestival.com

Friday, June 28

Killer Queen has been performing their tribute to Queen’s concert since 1993. Their expert musicianship, extraordinary energy, and accurate portrayal of the world’s greatest live band have rightfully earned them the title of Queen tribute royalty.

Location/Time: 8 p.m. at the  Carpenter Theatre at Dominion Energy Center, Richmond. DominionEnergyCenter.com

Saturday, June 29

This top 40 Southern Rock band plays all your favorite songs from the seventies and eighties.

Location: County Seat Restaurant & Gathering Place, Powhatan. TheCountySeat.com

Wednesday, July 10 through Sunday July 14

Just imagine a room full of domestic cats. They’ll be skateboarding, jumping through hoops, and they’ll bring down the house with an all-rescue cat band. What an amazing purrformance. Get it, purrformance? You’ll leave the show feline fine.

Location: Libby S. Gottwald Playhouse at Dominion Energy Center, Richmond. DominionEnergyCenter.com

Saturday, July 13 

It’s a sizzling food competition complemented with live music, games, prizes, and more.

Location/Time: 11 am. Until 6 p.m. at Richmond Raceway, Richmond. EventBrite.com

Tuesday, July 16 

Formed in 1974, Spyro Gyra combines jazz, R&B, funk, and pop music.

Location/Time: 7:30 p.m. at the Beacon Theatre, Hopewell. TheBeaconTheatreVA.com