It’s the week before Halloween, and things are still mostly normal around Richmond — but we’re sure that will change. In the meantime, comedian Chris Rock is here, the Mozart Festival is back, a TV show comes to life at the Altria Theater, and the legacy of sculptor Myron Helfgott is remembered at 1708 Gallery. Enjoy!
Just Joking
Comedian Chris Rock knows a nationwide tour is not the place to try out new material, so don’t expect 20 minutes on that incident at the Oscars. Sticking to the script isn’t a bad thing when you’ve got decades of stage experience and plenty of other things to talk about that will make people laugh. The award-winning comedian comes to the Altria Theater Oct. 25-26 as part of his “Ego Death” tour. Please stay in your seat, even if he talks about your date. Tickets are $49.50 to $339.
⎯Craig Belcher, Arts & Entertainment Editor
Walk Me Amadeus
Experience a soundtrack by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, performed by some of Richmond’s finest classical musicians, while strolling through historic Church Hill on Saturday, Oct. 29, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. In addition to live music, the Mozart Festival features family-friendly activities, special performances and a talk by Timshel Purdum from the Science Museum of Virginia about the composer’s obsession with a starling he purchased from a pet store that learned to mimic his melodies. Costumes and pups are welcome at this free event presented by Classical Revolution RVA.
⎯Susan Morgan, R•Home Editor
Outside the Line
Having long surpassed the run of its British forebear, the improvisational-comedy TV show “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” returns for its 19th season this month. Richmonders can also see a live version of the show, “Whose Live Anyway?,” in person on Oct. 30 at the Dominion Energy Center. Featuring comedians acting out ⎯ and sometimes singing about ⎯ often outlandish scenarios based on suggestions from audience members, the touring show features “Whose Line” staples Ryan Stiles, Greg Proops, Jeff B. Davis and Joel Murray. The show starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are $24.50 to $69.50.
⎯Chad Anderson, Copy Editor-at-large
Sculpted Legacy
1708 Gallery presents “The Ultimate Show,” an overview of the artistic legacy of Myron Helfgott (1936-2020), running through Dec. 4. Helfgott, an instructor at Virginia Commonwealth University for 35 years, created immersive art with three-dimensional paintings, sculptures that talk and still-life works that become theatrical pieces. This tour of Helfgott’s creative process is co-curated by Al Calderaro.
⎯Harry Kollatz Jr., Senior Writer
Other Suggestions
- The 17th annual Richmond Zombie Walk staggers through Carytown on Saturday, Oct. 29.
- GWAR plays at The National on Sunday, Oct. 30.
- “Steel Magnolias” continues onstage at the Hanover Tavern through Nov. 13.
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