Music & Performing Arts

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

Contemporary jazz, R&B, and swing are on tap from Milestones, led by drummer Mike Hoggard with William Hall on keyboard, Matthew Steele on bass, Quincy Harmon on trumpet, and Lynee Harmon on vocals. 

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

• Seating is limited and provided on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Early arrival is strongly recommended.
• Saving seats for others is discouraged.
• Seats can no longer be saved once the performance begins.
• 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!

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.  

Klaxton Brown is back! Who says a jazz band can't party, get down, and get funky? Klaxton Brown features Robert Bohannon on alto and tenor sax and Yamaha keyboards. The band combines old with new with rock steady grooves. Prepare to get “Klaxtonized.” 

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

• Seating is limited and provided on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Early arrival is strongly recommended.
• Saving seats for others is discouraged.
• Seats can no longer be saved once the performance begins.
• 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!

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.  

Celebrating 13 incredible years at the Jazz Café, Blue Orchid returns to the stage for an unforgettable evening of live music featuring the amazing vocals of special guest Shelly Thiss! An evening of classic swing, soulful blues, energetic bop, and spicy Latin rhythms. Featuring Myrick Crampton on sax and flute, Nathan Hittle on keyboards, Nate Bernard on bass, and Patrick Zampetti on drums. Don't miss this night of exceptional jazz.

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

• Seating is limited and provided on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Early arrival is strongly recommended.
• Saving seats for others is discouraged.
• Seats can no longer be saved once the performance begins.
• 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!

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.  

The Lawrence Olds Band interprets the American Songbook and old school blues! Compositions by Cole Porter, Johnny Mercer and Duke Ellington are brought back to the stage with one of Richmond’s favorite ensembles, featuring vocalist Lawrence Olds with Charlie Kilpatrick on keyboard, Randall Pharr on bass, and David Drubin on drums.

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

• Seating is limited and provided on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Early arrival is strongly recommended.
• Saving seats for others is discouraged.
• Seats can no longer be saved once the performance begins.
• 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!

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.  

Classic covers are reimagined with a sound that honors the past and embraces the future: jazz and funk, past and present—drawing inspiration from Ryan Porter and Herbie Hancock. Featuring Myrish Spell on trombone, George Cruz on keys, Jeff Harper on bass, and Cameron Patterson on drums. 

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

• Seating is limited and provided on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Early arrival is strongly recommended.
• Saving seats for others is discouraged.
• Seats can no longer be saved once the performance begins.
• 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!

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.

Kick off Hispanic Heritage month and join us for an evening of energetic music, dancing, and good vibes with DJ Friday Love! 

Photo by Darius Townes, uptownphotography

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

Bring the whole family to celebrate the culture, traditions, and art of Peru. Experience dynamic music presentations and dance performances and take part in collaborative community projects and art activities. Play and relax in VMFA’s Robins Sculpture Garden and stop by the Best Café. There's so much to enjoy and learn with VMFA!

Held three times a year, Family Days invite you to discover the richness of world cultures, the science behind art making, and the stories behind artists and their art. 

All ages welcome!

Performances & Music

• 11–11:20 am | Perú Folklore Arts School & Tradición Dance Company
  Cochrane Atrium
• 11:30–11:50 am | Latin Ballet of Virginia
  Leslie Cheek Theater
• 12–12:20 pm | Perú Folklore Arts School & Tradición Dance Company
  Cochrane Atrium
• 1–1:20 pm | Perú Folklore Arts School & Tradición Dance Company
  Cochrane Atrium
• 1:30–1:50 pm | Latin Ballet of Virginia
  Leslie Cheek Theater
• 2–2:20 pm | Perú Folklore Arts School & Tradición Dance Company
  Cochrane Atrium
• 11 am–3 pm | DJ Ray-Ray 

  Davis Terrace, Robins Sculpture Garden
  Emcee Oscar Contreras | Meet the host of the Atrium performances
  Cochrane Atrium

• The Leslie Cheek Theater opens for seating 30 minutes before performances on a first-come, first-served basis. The Cochrane Atrium performances will be hosted by emcee Oscar Contreras. Performances are standing room only, and chairs are not permitted in the performance area.

  Art Activities | 11 am–3 pm

• Emboss a Metal Sun | Smurfit WestRock Art Education Center
• Weave a Bookmark | Smurfit WestRock Art Education Center
• Build Your Own Panpipe | Marble Hall
• Make-and-Take Llama | Marble Hall
• Make a Nazca Lines Mini Etching | Robins Sculpture Garden
• Sculpt a Vessel | Robins Sculpture Garden
  
  

Join In & Engage

• 11 am–3 pm | Steward School's Latino Education Advancement Program
  Cochrane Atrium
• 11 am–3 pm | Virginia Hispanic Foundation & Virginia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
  Smurfit WestRock Art Education Center, Interactive Lounge
• 11 am–3 pm | Collaborative Project: Butterfly Curtain
  Margaret R. & Robert M. Freeman Library
• Noon–2 pm | Play and Parachute Exploration
  Early Childhood Classroom

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.

DJ Jungle Brother will be on the spin on the Pauley Center patio, bringing a mix of house music and disco to help us finish out Hispanic Heritage Month in style! Join us in the Robins Sculpture Garden, bring a blanket or lawn chairs, and come ready to dance. Beer, wine, and snacks are available for purchase in the Best Café. In case of inclement weather, we'll move the party to the Cochrane Atrium.

This event is part of our After 5 Fridays 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.

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.