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You won’t find a more enlightening — and inspirational — environment than the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts! From gallery talks and tours to art classes, seminars, teacher programs, and family fun, the museum offers a variety of learning experiences for every age and every interest.

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Jazz Cafe

Dominion Energy Jazz Café | The Norms


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

The Norms specialize in a tight, unique, and compelling brand of jazz-funk fusion. They have been described as providing "pure, genre-bending instrumentals that will carry you somewhere between a '70s vinyl dream and an interstellar jazz session." The Norms are seasoned musicians who delight audiences throughout Virginia. Features Mark Piper on drums, Ben Leonard on bass and synthesizer, Dan Hall on guitar and keyboard, and Caleb Dance on sax and flute.
     
Seating is limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Reservations are not accepted, and tables cannot be held in advance.   
  
Dominion Energy Jazz Café is presented in partnership with the Richmond Jazz Society.  
   
This event is part of our Dominion Energy Jazz Café program series.  

Dominion Energy Jazz Café | Brother Blues' Band


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

Get ready for a high-energy, soul-drenched performance from the Brother Blues’ Band, led by the legendary Hermon “Blues” Maclin, a renowned bassist, smooth baritone, and founding member of the iconic funk group Trussel (Elektra Records). With chart-topping hits like "Love Injection," "Sweet Love," and "Big City Rocker," Trussel made its mark from Madison Square Garden to the heart of the Deep South. And now, the Brother Blues’ Band is bringing that same fire to VMFA's Cochrane Atrium.
 
This powerhouse ensemble features an irresistible mix of soul, funk, R&B, and jazz. Expect feel-good classics from Marvin Gaye, the Temptations, Parliament Funkadelic, and Stevie Wonder—plus original grooves straight from “Blues” himself. 
     
Seating is limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Reservations are not accepted, and tables cannot be held in advance.   
  
Dominion Energy Jazz Café is presented in partnership with the Richmond Jazz Society.  
   
This event is part of our Dominion Energy Jazz Café program series.  

Adults

After 5 Fridays | First Friday

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.

Crooked Foot is a blues, rock, and soul trio. This Pamunkey-fronted band brings a unique take on familiar songs, along with their own funk-flavored originals. Be sure to return for the Pocahontas Reframed Film Festival, which takes place November 20–23.

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

Kids & Families

Pocahontas Reframed Film Festival & VMFA Present: Family Powwow

Join us for a Family Powwow featuring family activities, artist demonstrations, and performances by celebrated dancers from multiple Native American nations. This event is hosted in conjunction with the Pocahontas Reframed Film Festival, which aims to raise awareness about Native American language, cultures, and societies through great films that share Native American perspectives.

The Family Powwow is free; no registration is required. 

Please Note: Tickets are required for the Pocahontas Reframed Film Festival. See the full schedule and purchase tickets at www.pocahontasreframed.com.