Things to do in Short Pump

NOV5ThuThursday, November 522 events · Arts & Culture

1. 7 a.m.2 p.m.

   National Philanthropy Day 2026

   Shineforth (formerly UMFS)$60+

   Also at 12 p.m.

   Community

2. 8 a.m.

   Rooted & Wild

   Studio Two Three

   Festivals & Holidays

3. 9 a.m.5 p.m.

   Something Real I Can Touch Exhibit

   Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, Richmond

   Classes & Talks

4. 10 a.m.5 p.m.

   James River Art League Gallery at Crossroads Art Center

   Crossroads Art CenterFree

   Arts & Culture

5. 11 a.m.5 p.m.

   October - November Exhibits @ Art Works!

   Art Works Inc.Free

   Arts & Culture

6. 11 a.m.5 p.m.

   October and November 2026 Exhibits at Art Works

   Art Works Inc.Free

   Arts & Culture

7. 12:30 p.m.3 p.m.

   Special Lecture: "The Rush" with Nathaniel Philbrick

   428 N Arthur Ashe Blvd

   Arts & Culture

8. 1 p.m.2:30 p.m.

   Book Talk with Brent Tarter | Vignettes of Colonial and Revolutionary Virginia

   800 East Broad Street, Richmond, VA

   Arts & Culture

9. 1 p.m.2 p.m.

   Paul Mellon Lecture | Camille Pissarro: On the Road to Impressionism

   200 N Arthur Ashe Blvd, Richmond, VA

   Arts & Culture

10. 1 p.m.3 p.m.

    Sleeping with the Ancestors & Divided Loyalty with Herb Frazier and Joe McGill

    Wilton House Museum

    Arts & Culture

11. 1 p.m.4 p.m.

    So Yesterday: A DIY Craft & Movie Night

    Starr Hill Brewery

    Also at 6 p.m.

    Arts & Culture

12. 1 p.m.2:30 p.m.

    Where Sparks Connect Community Connector

    NOVA of Virginia Aquatics

    Arts & Culture

13. 2:30 p.m.3:30 p.m.

    House Special: My Gentleman Caller & NEW TEAM PREMIERE

    Coalition Theater$14.64

    Theater & Dance

14. 3 p.m.

    B.A.D. Thursday: Powerhouse Open Mic for Vocalists

    3108 West Cary Street, Richmond, VA

    Arts & Culture

15. 4 p.m.6 p.m.

    Teen Anime Manga Association (TAMA): Origami Maple Leaves

    Richmond Main Public Library (lower level)Family

    Classes & Talks

16. 5 p.m.10 p.m.

    Garden Glow - LIVE Night

    2201 Shields Lake Drive

    Outdoors

17. 5:30 p.m.7 p.m.

    Discovering Richmond's Classical Architecture with Calder Loth (FREE/RSVP)

    The Valentine MuseumFree

    Arts & Culture

18. 5:30 p.m.7 p.m.

    Literary Open Mic Night

    Beers and Banjos at The Camel

    Arts & Culture

19. 6 p.m.7 p.m.

    Bachata Beginners Lessons: Basics & Sway, 4 Week Course

    Mambo Bones Salsa Dance Studio LLC$44.52

    Classes & Talks

20. 6 p.m.7:30 p.m.

    Book Talk with Brent Tarter | Vignettes of Colonial and Revolutionary Virginia

    Gallery

    Arts & Culture

21. 6 p.m.8 p.m.

    Sip N' Tale Book Club

    The Pace Center

    Arts & Culture

22. 6 p.m.8 p.m.

    Sleeping with the Ancestors & Divided Loyalty

    Wilton House Museum

    Arts & Culture