Music & Performing Arts

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

You'll love this trio's modern improvisation blended with the hits of yesterday and today. Featuring Daniel Clarke on piano, Brian Caputo on drums, and Andrew Randazzo on bass.
     
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.  

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

Jazz Café welcomes back the versatile vocalist Trin, who captivated last year’s audience with her warm voice and pure tone as she wowed the crowd with jazz classics and modern tunes from Betty Carter to Samara Joy. The Nucleus Trio & Nathan Fussell provide the perfect foundation for her blend of classic jazz mixed with neo-soul, blues, and gospel. Featuring Zack Cross on keyboard, Aaron Zarrow on drums, Cam Brewer on bass, and Nathan Fussell on sax.
     
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.  

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

Celebrating their 12th year at Jazz Café, Blue Orchid delivers everything from classic swing to soulful blues, to hot and spicy Latin rhythms. Enjoy reimagined jazz standards and creative original compositions. Featuring Myrick Crampton on sax and flute, Nathan Hittle on keyboards, Kyffin Salter on bass, and Patrick Zampetti on drums.
     
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.  

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

Pianist and composer Drew Miles plays it all: jazz standards mixed with hip-hop, R&B, and soul. Miles is an educator who uses his music and platform to advance music education equity for youth and aspiring college-level musicians.
     
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.  

Explore the culture, traditions, and art of Mexico. Watch engaging dance and music performances and take part in art activities including creating a clay dog, designing a Talavera tile, and making your own maracas. Contribute to our collaborative papel picado project, enjoy performances by Latin Ballet of Virginia and The Salsa Guy, participate in a captivating artist workshop with Diego Sanchez, an art activity with 1708 Gallery, and so much more—including food trucks! 

Join us for an afternoon of Indian classical music as VMFA welcomes sitar virtuoso Purbayan Chatterjee and world-renowned tabla talent Amit Kavthekar to the newly renovated Cheek Theater. The concert will have one 15-minute intermission.

Purbayan Chatterjee is a highly esteemed, versatile sitar maestro from India who is known for his exceptional skills and innovative approaches. With a career spanning several decades, he has captivated audiences worldwide with mesmerizing performances that effortlessly blend traditional Indian classical music with contemporary influences.

Since age six, Amit Kavthekar has trained in the percussive art of tabla with the legendary Ustad Allarakh and Ustad Zakir Hussain. Kavthekar has frequently collaborated with western classical, fusion, and jazz musicians, notably the Al Di Meola acoustic trio. He is also a member of the Purnalokha Quartet with David Balakrishnan of the Grammy Award-winning Turtle Island Quartet.