Community Calendar

The Nutcracker
with Richmond Symphony at Dominion Energy Center

Choreography and Original Direction by Stoner Winslett
Music by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky

Experience the magic of Richmond Ballet’s beloved production of The Nutcracker. Set to Tchaikovsky’s magnificent score and accompanied by the Richmond Symphony, this festive holiday tradition captures the wonder of the winter season.

Dates & Times
Saturday, December 6 – 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM
Sunday, December 7 – 1:00 PM and 5:30 PM
Friday, December 12 – 7:00 PM
Saturday, December 13 – 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM
Sunday, December 14 – 1:00 PM and 5:30 PM
Thursday, December 18 – 7:00 PM
Friday, December 19 – 7:00 PM
Saturday, December 20 – 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM
Sunday, December 21 – 1:00 PM and 5:30 PM
Monday, December 22 – 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM
Tuesday, December 23 – 1:00 PM

Tickets start at $31.60*. Visit etix.com or call the Richmond Ballet Box Office at 804.344.0906 x224 open M-F from 11:00am-6:00pm.
*this price includes facility and online convenience fees

The runtime for this performance is approximately 2 hours including one 20 minute intermission.

Please note: Strobe lighting and smoke effects are used in the production.

Discover the perfect holiday gifts at the Made in RVA Holiday Shop! Our collection features handcrafted items by local artisans, including fragrant candles, soothing soaps, Richmond prints, jewelry, pottery, totes, stickers, knitted hats and scarves, cards, ornaments and so much more.

Don't miss the opportunity to find local treasures that celebrate creativity and connection. Make your holiday shopping an unforgettable experience filled with love and community spirit. The shop is open until December 28, 2025. Secure gifts as unique as the people you cherish!

The Nutcracker
with Richmond Symphony at Dominion Energy Center

Choreography and Original Direction by Stoner Winslett
Music by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky

Experience the magic of Richmond Ballet’s beloved production of The Nutcracker. Set to Tchaikovsky’s magnificent score and accompanied by the Richmond Symphony, this festive holiday tradition captures the wonder of the winter season.

Dates & Times
Saturday, December 6 – 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM
Sunday, December 7 – 1:00 PM and 5:30 PM
Friday, December 12 – 7:00 PM
Saturday, December 13 – 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM
Sunday, December 14 – 1:00 PM and 5:30 PM
Thursday, December 18 – 7:00 PM
Friday, December 19 – 7:00 PM
Saturday, December 20 – 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM
Sunday, December 21 – 1:00 PM and 5:30 PM
Monday, December 22 – 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM
Tuesday, December 23 – 1:00 PM

Tickets start at $31.60*. Visit etix.com or call the Richmond Ballet Box Office at 804.344.0906 x224 open M-F from 11:00am-6:00pm.
*this price includes facility and online convenience fees

The runtime for this performance is approximately 2 hours including one 20 minute intermission.

Please note: Strobe lighting and smoke effects are used in the production.

Discover the perfect holiday gifts at the Made in RVA Holiday Shop! Our collection features handcrafted items by local artisans, including fragrant candles, soothing soaps, Richmond prints, jewelry, pottery, totes, stickers, knitted hats and scarves, cards, ornaments and so much more.

Don't miss the opportunity to find local treasures that celebrate creativity and connection. Make your holiday shopping an unforgettable experience filled with love and community spirit. The shop is open until December 28, 2025. Secure gifts as unique as the people you cherish!

Discover the perfect holiday gifts at the Made in RVA Holiday Shop! Our collection features handcrafted items by local artisans, including fragrant candles, soothing soaps, Richmond prints, jewelry, pottery, totes, stickers, knitted hats and scarves, cards, ornaments and so much more.

Don't miss the opportunity to find local treasures that celebrate creativity and connection. Make your holiday shopping an unforgettable experience filled with love and community spirit. The shop is open until December 28, 2025. Secure gifts as unique as the people you cherish!

Discover the perfect holiday gifts at the Made in RVA Holiday Shop! Our collection features handcrafted items by local artisans, including fragrant candles, soothing soaps, Richmond prints, jewelry, pottery, totes, stickers, knitted hats and scarves, cards, ornaments and so much more.

Don't miss the opportunity to find local treasures that celebrate creativity and connection. Make your holiday shopping an unforgettable experience filled with love and community spirit. The shop is open until December 28, 2025. Secure gifts as unique as the people you cherish!

Discover the perfect holiday gifts at the Made in RVA Holiday Shop! Our collection features handcrafted items by local artisans, including fragrant candles, soothing soaps, Richmond prints, jewelry, pottery, totes, stickers, knitted hats and scarves, cards, ornaments and so much more.

Don't miss the opportunity to find local treasures that celebrate creativity and connection. Make your holiday shopping an unforgettable experience filled with love and community spirit. The shop is open until December 28, 2025. Secure gifts as unique as the people you cherish!

Step into a world of imagination at the 2026 Animation Festival, celebrating the art and influence of anime from the 1960s to today. Featuring beloved titles like Astro Boy, Sailor Moon, Batman Ninja, and more. The festival showcases the enduring magic of animation across generations.

The day includes performances by area youth and conversations with industry professionals exploring the cultural impact of anime in the media. The complete festival lineup will be announced soon!

Arrive early for pre-show activities starting at 11:00 AM:

Pokémon tournament
Video games provided by Super Rad Arcade
Japanese Block Printing Art provided by University of Lynchburg’s Daura Gallery
Character drawing workshops
Cosplay contest, and more!
Join us for a full day of screenings, creativity, and community at the Academy Center of the Arts. Complete festival lineup will be announced soon!

The annual Open Studios Tour Roanoke takes place on last week of April. Meet local artists for the 26th annual Open Studios Tour Roanoke on April 25 & 26, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. This is a free, family-friendly, self-guided tour allowing the public to learn more about what, how, and where artists create by inviting them into their homes and studios.

The tour will take place across several locations throughout Roanoke City, including Downtown Roanoke.

Mediums represented will include painting, photography, prints, sculpture, fine art, jewelry, woven textiles, ceramics, and mixed media. Artists will share glimpses into their processes, work-spaces, and opportunities to purchase their one-of-a-kind pieces.

The annual Open Studios Tour Roanoke takes place on last week of April. Meet local artists for the 26th annual Open Studios Tour Roanoke on April 25 & 26, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. This is a free, family-friendly, self-guided tour allowing the public to learn more about what, how, and where artists create by inviting them into their homes and studios.

The tour will take place across several locations throughout Roanoke City, including Downtown Roanoke.

Mediums represented will include painting, photography, prints, sculpture, fine art, jewelry, woven textiles, ceramics, and mixed media. Artists will share glimpses into their processes, work-spaces, and opportunities to purchase their one-of-a-kind pieces.