January festivals

There are some big and boisterous things to do in January besides returning gifts and focusing on losing some poundage. Behold, the festivals of January 2015.

January 23, 2015; 9:05 AM • by Susan Howson

Original — January 02, 2015

Shiver in the River

The river is what caused our city to exist in the first place, and sometimes we just treat it like a fair-weather friend. Well, it’s time to ante up, help clean up on a cold day, and get someone to sponsor you to jump the heck in it. Then go to a fun (and warm) festival afterwards. It’s the First Annual Shiver in the River, and we’ll be interested to see if there is a second one.

• Saturday, January 31st • 11:00 AM
• The Mighty James
• See site for registration pricing ad options

Previously

5th Annual Israeli Film Festival

The Weinstein JCC hosts this painstakingly curated collection of screenings of films-you-may-not-otherwise-ever-get-to-see, which is the best category of films! Learn more about what Israeli filmmakers are doing and why you should celebrate them.

• Thursday, January 8th – Sunday, January 11th • see site for times
• Weinstein Jewish Community Center, 5403 Monument Avenue
• $10 per film or $36 for all four, discounts available

GardenFest of Lights

The sparkly mayhem continues, because it’s just too, too much glistening, twinkling fun to only keep up until New Year’s.

• Through Monday, January 12th • 5:00 – 10:00 PM
• Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, 1800 Lakeside Avenue
• $12 with discounts available

6th Annual Djangoary Music Soiree

Talented, professional musicians who love Django Reinhardt come together to perform beautiful gypsy-inspired music. Attendees can also participate in special workshops.

• Saturday, January 17th • 7:00 PM
• The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen, 2880 Mountain Road
• $30

Freedom Classic Festival

Every year, VUU and VSU come together as one (well, as two teams who play one game). Attend that game, and participate in a host of other things that weekend that pay tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

• Friday, January 16th – Sunday, January 18th • see site for places
• See site for places
• $30 – $35ish

Richmond Jewish Food Festival

Stephanie Ganz did a fantastic primer for the Jewish Food Festival last year. Just a warning, it’ll make you hungry. But that’s OK, because you can satisfy your urges at the 2015 version.

• Sunday, January 18th – Monday, January 19th • 11:30 AM – 7:30 PM
• Weinstein Jewish Community Center, 5403 Monument Avenue
• Free to attend, the food’ll cost ya

Photo by: jimmy_ray

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