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Performances, Shows & Special Events

Special Events

Market Days with Richmond Makers Market at The Cultural Arts Center
Market Days with Richmond Makers Market at The Cultural Arts Center
Market Days with Richmond Makers Market at The Cultural Arts Center

Market Days with Richmond Makers Market at The Cultural Arts Center

Saturday, March 22, 2025

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12:00 pm

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Join us from 12-6pm! Ready for a Spring refresh? Get inspired! Meet local artists and makers while shopping for unique handmade goods on Market Day with RVA Makers Market, an arts and craft faire highlighting a curated selection of Central Virginia’s greatest makers among rising stars who can’t wait to share about their process with you. Plus, The Center's four art galleries will be open with free admission, making this a great day of shopping and art! Mark your calendar and bring the whole family! APPLY TO BE A VENDOR

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Market Days with Richmond Makers Market at The Cultural Arts Center
Market Days with Richmond Makers Market at The Cultural Arts Center
Market Days with Richmond Makers Market at The Cultural Arts Center

Market Days with Richmond Makers Market at The Cultural Arts Center

Saturday, May 10, 2025

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12:00 pm

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Join us from 12-6pm! Just in time for Mother’s Day! Meet local artists and makers while shopping for unique handmade goods on Market Day with RVA Makers Market, an arts and craft faire highlighting a curated selection of Central Virginia’s greatest makers among rising stars. You’ll be sure to find thoughtful and personal gifts for all the moms in your life. Plus, The Center's four art galleries will be open with free admission, making this a great day of shopping and art! Mark your calendar and bring the whole family! APPLY TO BE A VENDOR

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Andy Offutt Irwin and Friends - A Full Evening of Storytelling
Andy Offutt Irwin and Friends - A Full Evening of Storytelling
Andy Offutt Irwin and Friends - A Full Evening of Storytelling

Andy Offutt Irwin and Friends - A Full Evening of Storytelling

Wednesday, July 23, 2025

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7:00 pm

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$15

One of the most sought-after performing storytellers in the United States, with a silly putty voice, hilarious heart-filled stories, and amazing mouth noises (arguably, the greatest whistler in the world) one-person-showman, Andy Offutt Irwin, is equal parts mischievous schoolboy and the Marx Brothers, peppered with a touch of the Southern balladeer.

Andy will be joined by storytellers Darci Tucker and Gayle Turner.

Gayle Turner has been telling stories since they were called lies. Appearing on stage for over 60 years, Gayle revels in sharing personal stories as well as tales from literature and history. As CEO of The Storytellers Channel, he delights in helping people tell their stories well. He is the Executive Producer of The Hearts Afire Storytelling Series, the Mountain Mac Virginia Liars Contest and the Stories Matter! Workshops and Showcases.

Darci Tucker is an historian, author, playwright, actress and storyteller. She portrays more than 20 women from American history, and performs in venues nationwide. She literally wrote the book on how to portray people from history and literature, and she trains teachers and museum professionals to teach through storytelling and character interpretation.

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RVA Maker's Market
RVA Maker's Market
RVA Maker's Market

RVA Maker's Market

Saturday, August 16, 2025

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12:00 pm

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Join us from 12-5pm at The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen! Meet local artists and makers while shopping for unique handmade goods on Market Day with RVA Makers Market, an arts and crafts faire highlighting a curated selection of Central Virginia’s greatest makers among rising stars. Bring family and friends and take home functional art with a story! Enjoy lunch from a local food truck and don’t miss The Center’s gift shop full of more locally made goods too! Plus, our four art galleries will be open, making this a perfect Saturday afternoon, full of shopping and art!

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27th Annual Tree Lighting - Free Community Event
27th Annual Tree Lighting - Free Community Event
27th Annual Tree Lighting - Free Community Event

27th Annual Tree Lighting - Free Community Event

Saturday, December 6, 2025

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4:30 pm

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4:30-7pm! Free and fun for the whole family!

In partnership with the County of Henrico Division of Recreation and Parks, The Center welcomes you to this beloved holiday event featuring holiday music performances, a NEW holiday lighting tradition, and of course, a special visit from Santa! Bring the whole family for a magical evening featuring:

• Magical Holiday Musical Performances

• Chris Campbell

• The Henrico Pops Chorus

• Holiday Gift Shop

• The Glen Allen High School Band

• Hot chocolate and treats available for sale

• The Glen Allen High School Drum Line

• The Glen Allen High School Chorus

• Glen Allen Elementary Chorus

• Musical performances by the Midnight Ukulele Society

• A special visit from Santa

• Fun holiday craft with Richmond Family Magazine

• Festival of Trees Holiday Exhibit

• Crafts with Macaroni Kid Richmond

• And Much More!

Interested in participating as a vendor or performer? Contact info@artsglenallen.com or 804-261-ARTS.

Grand Opening of Illumination - A Festival of Trees Exhibit, 5-7pm - on display December 6, 2025 – January 4, 2026.

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RVA Maker's Market
RVA Maker's Market
RVA Maker's Market

RVA Maker's Market

Sunday, December 14, 2025

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12:00 pm

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Join us from 12-5pm at The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen! Meet local artists and makers while shopping for unique handmade goods on Market Day with RVA Makers Market, an arts and crafts faire highlighting a curated selection of Central Virginia’s greatest makers among rising stars. Bring family and friends and take home functional art with a story! Enjoy lunch from a local food truck and don’t miss The Center’s gift shop full of more locally made goods too! Plus, our four art galleries will be open, making this a perfect Sunday afternoon, full of shopping and art!

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RVA Maker's Market
RVA Maker's Market
RVA Maker's Market

RVA Maker's Market

Saturday, March 14, 2026

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12:00 pm

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Join us from 12-5pm at The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen! Meet local artists and makers while shopping for unique handmade goods on Market Day with RVA Makers Market, an arts and crafts faire highlighting a curated selection of Central Virginia’s greatest makers among rising stars. Bring family and friends and take home functional art with a story! Enjoy lunch from a local food truck and don’t miss The Center’s gift shop full of more locally made goods too! Plus, our four art galleries will be open, making this a perfect Saturday afternoon, full of shopping and art!

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"Next Level" Student Art Exhibit
"Next Level" Student Art Exhibit
"Next Level" Student Art Exhibit

"Next Level" Student Art Exhibit

Friday, April 10, 2026

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6:00 pm

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Grand Opening from 6-8pm! A showcase of the expanding artistic visions of The Center’s instructors and their students in a variety of mediums. Come celebrate these talented artists, be inspired, and learn more about our available art classes!

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NEW! GALLERY SHOW - OPENING RECEPTION
NEW! GALLERY SHOW - OPENING RECEPTION
NEW! GALLERY SHOW - OPENING RECEPTION

NEW! GALLERY SHOW - OPENING RECEPTION

Thursday, May 14, 2026

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6:00 pm

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6-8pm - Free Event! Come out for the reveal of four new exhibits and to support local artists! 

Don't miss the grand opening of FOUR new exhibits at this special event! It will be a fun night full of art and discovery - perfect for date night or a fun outing with friends. Meet the artists and hear the stories behind their exhibit. Plus, this is a great opportunity to mingle with other local art enthusiasts and enjoy a wine/beer cash bar that benefits our ArtReach programs. Mark your calendar and invite a friend!

New exhibits revealed will include:

COLLECTive CONCERNS: COLLAGE & ASSEMBLAGE - Twelve artists explore collage and assemblage as a coping mechanism, siren call, or cautionary warning for collective concerns that impact our culture.

RVA LUG RETURNS! - The Richmond Virginia LEGO Users Group (LUG) is a hobby club for AFOLs (Adult Fans of LEGO) in the Central Virginia area and beyond, from Roanoke to Williamsburg, and Emporia to Fredericksburg. RVA-LUG finds LEGO fascinating. It’s a fantastic art medium which knows no age, time, language, or cultural limits.

PAINTING IN PIECES - Ellyn Wenzler creates pieced together and collage-like looks with her unique painting style. Her art features a highly textured and boldly hued mix of landscapes and abstracts.

LIFE & LIGHT IN SOFT PASTEL - Melissa Walton exhibits a collection of pastel paintings featuring bold colors and dynamic strokes. The series includes vibrant cityscapes, landscapes, and figures, with each piece capturing light and atmosphere in a fresh and impressionistic style.

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Season Preview Party
Season Preview Party
Season Preview Party

Season Preview Party

Tuesday, June 9, 2026

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6:00 pm

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Join us from 6-8pm! Enjoy a first look at our 2026-2027 season and purchase tickets before subscriptions go on sale to the public! Enjoy snacks, food trucks, a wine/beer cash bar, free art exhibits, and artist demos. Plus, enjoy live performances on our outdoor stage! Please bring lawn chairs/blankets to enjoy the FREE live performances! In case of inclement weather - no worries - all performances will be moved inside.

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The Jayhawks
The Jayhawks
The Jayhawks

The Jayhawks

Saturday, June 20, 2026

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8:00 pm

Sunday, June 21, 2026

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8:00 pm

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Tickets June 20

Tickets for June 21


Tickets:

Premium Reserved - $149.99

Central Reserved - $104.99

Reserved Seating - $89.99

Over the course of 4 decades and countless memorable live shows, The Jayhawks have soared to heights few ever achieve while winning the hearts and minds of numerous critics, fans and peers in the process. Since 2014, The Jayhawks have enjoyed a career resurgence, touring constantly and releasing 3 memorable albums – including Paging Mr. Proust, a true classic co-produced by Peter Buck – while collaborating with the likes of Ray Davies and Wesley Stace. In early 2025 the band announced that work had begun on their 12th studio album, slated to come out in 2026, which will be the 40th anniversary of the release of their first album. 2026 has officially been designated as “The Year Of The Hawk.”

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Maker's Yard Sale
Maker's Yard Sale
Maker's Yard Sale

Maker's Yard Sale

Sunday, July 12, 2026

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9:00 am

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Join us from 9am-1pm. Creative souls are sure to find something to inspire them at this ‘yard sale’ for rehoming art and craft supplies that are not being used by their current owners. This event is held indoors. Interested in being a vendor? Gather up new or gently used supplies and projects collecting dust and sell them to other creatives who are ready for new inspiration! A small vendor fee applies; email kitty.tillman@artsglenallen.com for information.

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