Community Calendar

Dec 17 Thursday

Richmond Ballet Presents The Nutcracker

Dominion Energy Center

$29-$147

02:00 PM - 03:00 PM, every day through Dec 23, 2026.

The Nutcracker
December 5-23, 2026 
with Richmond Symphony at Dominion Energy Center

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

Step into a world of enchantment where holiday dreams come to life. 

Richmond Ballet’s beloved production of The Nutcracker returns to delight audiences of all ages with stunning choreography, lavish sets and costumes, and Tchaikovsky’s iconic score played live by the Richmond Symphony. Join Clara on her magical journey to the Kingdom of Sweets in this cherished annual tradition. 

Dates & Times
Saturday, December 5 – 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM
Sunday, December 6 – 1:00 PM and 5:30 PM
Friday, December 11 – 7:00 PM
Saturday, December 12 – 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM
Sunday, December 13 – 1:00 PM and 5:30 PM
Friday, December 18 – 7:00 PM
Saturday, December 19 – 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM
Sunday, December 20 – 1:00 PM and 5:30 PM
Monday, December 21 – 7:00 PM
Tuesday, December 22 – 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM
Wednesday, December 23 – 1:00 PM

Tickets start at $33.60*. Visit etix.com or call the Richmond Ballet Box Office at 804.344.0906 x224 open M-F from 10:00am-5:00pm.
*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.

Richmond Ballet does not offer separate pricing for children. Each guest age 2 and up must have a ticket. Ticket prices are subject to change based on availability.

Dec 17 Thursday

Misc.

Sammy Obeid

Funny Bone Comedy Club

$37.00

06:30 PM - 08:00 PM on Thu, 17 Dec 2026

For More Information, Visit richmond.funnybone.com

About the Artist:
Lebanese-Palestinian American, born in Oakland California, Sammy Obeid double majored in Business and Mathematics at UC Berkeley and then turned down a job at Google to be a comedian. Now the host of 100 Humans on Netflix, he’s also appeared on NBC's Last Comic Standing and America's Got Talent, as well as TBS’s Conan, and is best known for his world record of performing comedy 1,001 nights in a row, a story featured in both Time Magazine and The New York Times.

BUY TICKETS

Ticket Policy:
The Funny Bone has a full bar and a dinner menu that is available through your server when you are seated in the showroom!
Seating is done on a first come first seated basis. If you wish to sit with another party, please arrive and enter the showroom together.
Seating ends 30 minutes after the show begins and entry for late arrivals is not guaranteed.
Most of our tables seat 4 people. You may be seated with a separate party of guests at the same table.
All sales are final. No refunds or exchanges. Sales tax and service fees are included in the ticket price.
This event is 21+ and all guests will need valid ID to enter.

Dec 17 Thursday

Jazz in the Park Concert Series

Gypsy Hill Park Bandstand

Every 9 weeks through Sep 03, 2026.
Thursday: 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM

Jazz in the Park is an annual summer concert series featuring a different top quality professional jazz group on Thursdays 7-9 pm at the Bandstand in Gypsy Hill Park in Staunton Va. This 2026 summer season runs July 9 - Sept. 3. Concerts are Free & open to the public, held rain or shine. Concessions are available. Some bench seating available in front of the bandstand; lawn chairs/ blankets recommended to stretch out comfortably in this lovely park seating under the trees. Family friendly. Come out & enjoy all the great music this summer! 🎶
For more info call or TEXT : 540-280-4321

Dec 18 Friday