Music & Performing Arts

Join us every Wednesday for in-person performances by some of the area’s best jazz musicians.  

Pianist and composer George Cruz, born in Virginia and raised in the Philippines, mixes a wide cultural perspectives with his deep love for jazz. His music is rooted in the Black American music tradition, colored with soul, gospel, and modern harmony.

Dominion Energy Jazz Café is presented in partnership with the Richmond Jazz Society.

• Early arrival is strongly recommended.
• Seating is limited and provided on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Reserving seats or tables with objects, personal items, or signage is not permitted.
• Please do not move the chairs and tables.
• No outside chairs or gallery stools are permitted.
• No outside alcohol is permitted.
• Harassing, discriminatory, or threatening behavior is strictly prohibited.

Maintaining a free, safe, and accessible experience for all is our priority. Come and enjoy the music!

This event is part of our Dominion Energy Jazz Café program series.

Join us every Wednesday for in-person performances by some of the area’s best jazz musicians.  
 
Vocalist Carla Jackson’s artistry spans gospel, jazz, R&B, salsa, pop, and rock. The band blends all of that into soulful grooves to move and inspire you. Featuring Trevelle Harris on drums, Trevon Jones on bass, Anthony “Tony” Lyons on keys, Marvin Taylor on sax, and Angela Crawford and Kevin Dixon on background vocals.

Dominion Energy Jazz Café is presented in partnership with the Richmond Jazz Society.

• Early arrival is strongly recommended.
• Seating is limited and provided on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Reserving seats or tables with objects, personal items, or signage is not permitted.
• Please do not move the chairs and tables.
• No outside chairs or gallery stools are permitted.
• No outside alcohol is permitted.
• Harassing, discriminatory, or threatening behavior is strictly prohibited.

Maintaining a free, safe, and accessible experience for all is our priority. Come and enjoy the music!

This event is part of our Dominion Energy Jazz Café program series.

Join us every Wednesday for in-person performances by some of the area’s best jazz musicians.

Multi-instrumentalist, master percussionist, and soulful singer Kevin Davis performs a special blend of Afro-Cuban, Latin, Caribbean, and R&B, which he calls "Clave Soul." His ensemble, Ban Caribe, is renowned at venues and festivals throughout Virginia, Washington DC, the West Coast, and the Caribbean.

Dominion Energy Jazz Café is presented in partnership with the Richmond Jazz Society.

• Early arrival is strongly recommended.
• Seating is limited and provided on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Reserving seats or tables with objects, personal items, or signage is not permitted.
• Please do not move the chairs and tables.
• No outside chairs or gallery stools are permitted.
• No outside alcohol is permitted.
• Harassing, discriminatory, or threatening behavior is strictly prohibited.

Maintaining a free, safe, and accessible experience for all is our priority. Come and enjoy the music!

This event is part of our Dominion Energy Jazz Café program series.

Join us every Wednesday for in-person performances by some of the area’s best jazz musicians.  
 
This week, it's jazz and R&B classics for your dancing and listening pleasure, featuring the magical voice of singer-songwriter Susan Greenbaum! Featuring Matt Nagi on keys and vocals, Matt Harris on bass, Jonathan Greenberg on trumpet, Todd Woodson on percussion, and vocalist Susan Greenbaum.

Dominion Energy Jazz Café is presented in partnership with the Richmond Jazz Society.

• Early arrival is strongly recommended.
• Seating is limited and provided on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Reserving seats or tables with objects, personal items, or signage is not permitted.
• Please do not move the chairs and tables.
• No outside chairs or gallery stools are permitted.
• No outside alcohol is permitted.
• Harassing, discriminatory, or threatening behavior is strictly prohibited.

Maintaining a free, safe, and accessible experience for all is our priority. Come and enjoy the music!

This event is part of our Dominion Energy Jazz Café program series.

After 5 Fridays is the perfect way to kick off the weekend. Relax with a beverage, visit the galleries for an art escape, and take part in the evening’s featured attraction. 

This is your invitation to move, connect, and have fun—no experience needed!
Polina Kravchuk of Fred Astaire Dance Studios Richmond will lead guests through the timeless beauty of waltz, a dance known for its graceful movement, soft rotation, and elegant partnership. This lesson captures the Impressionist world of light, color, and social dancing to help guests feel the joy of moving together.

Polina is known not only as a decorated professional, but also as a beginner specialist for her encouraging teaching style and ability to make ballroom dance feel both approachable and special. 

Whether you are brand new to dance or simply ready for a beautiful evening at the museum, this experience offers a chance to step onto the floor with confidence, connection, and a little bit of Parisian charm.

This event is part of our After 5 Fridays program series.

Join us every Wednesday for in-person performances by some of the area’s best jazz musicians.  
 
The Rhythmasters play a mix of jazz, blues, R&B, and Creole musical traditions. Expect an evening of retro-jazz favorites, overlooked classics, and unexpected hidden gems. Featuring vocalist Therochelle Moore, Tommy Daughtrey on baritone sax and clarinet, Ayinde Williams on keyboard, Jonathan Wheelock on acoustic bass, Johnny Hott on drums and percussion, Mark Ingraham on trumpet, Dave Lucado on trombone, and Kevin Kuzas on guitar.

Dominion Energy Jazz Café is presented in partnership with the Richmond Jazz Society.

• Early arrival is strongly recommended.
• Seating is limited and provided on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Reserving seats or tables with objects, personal items, or signage is not permitted.
• Please do not move the chairs and tables.
• No outside chairs or gallery stools are permitted.
• No outside alcohol is permitted.
• Harassing, discriminatory, or threatening behavior is strictly prohibited.

Maintaining a free, safe, and accessible experience for all is our priority. Come and enjoy the music!

This event is part of our Dominion Energy Jazz Café program series.

Presented by VMFA and the Pocahontas Reframed Film Festival, this powwow features family activities, artist demonstrations, and performances showcasing celebrated dancers from multiple Native American nations. 

Atrium, Level 1
Dancing, Drumming, and Hoop Dancing
With Tsenacommacah Intertribal Dance Group, LoneEagle Singers, Moontee Sinquah, and Master of Ceremonies Sam Bearpaw
10:30 am–noon

Conference Room 1, Level L
Art Activity
Make a paper black-eyed Susan wildflower inspired by Muscogee/Cherokee artist Joan Hill’s painting Shy Susan Medicine Flowers
10:30 am–1 pm

Theater Lobby, Level L
Seed Saving and Food Sovereignty for Families with Amyrose Foll
10:30 am–1 pm

Cheek Theater, Level L
Family Film Program
With an introduction by Jack Kohler, executive producer of the nonprofit media organization On Native Ground
Noon–1 pm