Las Ardillas Voladoras join hands with the Virginia Hispanic Chamber to celebrate & explore the history of Cinco de Mayo while embracing local Hispanic businesses. Gates: 5:30 PM | First Pitch: 6:35pm | Presented By Virginia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

The Virginia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that this year’s ¿Qué Pasa? Festival is taking place on Saturday, May 6th, 2023 from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Brown’s Island. For over two decades, the VAHCC has showcased the diversity and beauty of Hispanic & Latin American cultures in the capital city of Virginia, bringing a cultural and educational experience. This event is free to the public and is held with the goal of showcasing local Hispanic & Latino businesses, artisans, restaurants, entertainers, and more.  

Visitors will be able to experience an even more vibrant space that will bring the community together, all while showcasing the dynamic cultures, sounds, tastes, and feelings of Hispanic & Latin American countries. Dance the day and night away to our amazing live Latin music and prepare to be mesmerized by incredible performances by local favorites. Enjoy delicious Latin culinary staples, savory desserts, select beers, and specialty drinks. Stroll through our artisan market, featuring unique vendors, live artist exhibitions, homemade crafts, gifts, and more. Attendees can also enjoy some family fun in our Kid’s Area featuring educational installations with arts and crafts activities.

• Charlottesville/Harrisonburg
• New River Valley
• Norfolk/Hampton Roads
• Northern Virginia
• Richmond 
• Roanoke
• Southern Virginia

Hello all members. We are hosting a small get together to help launch the MEA APP (MY EVENT ADVISOR) the latest and best application for setting up your next big event. From birthday parties to weddings and beyond the app allows those who seek to create events to have an easy seamless experience while doing so. In this get together you will be introduced to the MEA app, ATLANTA TECH, AGAIT HOLDINGS LLC and ZIPPLIGN CEO (Javon Watson) and development team. You will be welcomed to ask questions and for those who see the value of thi step tech and hardware will also be invited exclusive access to share in the companies equity or investment opportunities. The company was recognized on FOX, MSNBC and THE NEW YORK CITY HERALD.

The world premiere of Incanto: An Oasis of Lyrical Sculpture is the highlight of Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden from April 29-October 29, 2023. Included with Garden admission; free for members. 

• Five intricately designed, allegorical sculptures accompanied by poetry invite a journey of self-discovery and connection with others and the natural world.
• This is the premiere exhibition of New York City-based sculptor Kate Raudenbush, with poetry by Sha Michele in a friendship born from the legendary Burning Man community.
• Each piece is intentionally designed to be in dialogue with Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden’s landscape.
• Most of the sculptures invite guests to step inside. With heights reaching up to seventeen feet, they serve as portals to other worlds of thought, meaning, and healing.

Experience the wonderful world of butterflies! Tropical and native beauties, fascinating and showy, transform the Conservatory’s North Wing into a wonderland of vibrant colors…captivating sights…and extraordinary discoveries. Every butterfly is different, as is every visit! Due to an earlier closing time, please note the last group of visitors will be admitted to Butterflies LIVE! at 4:15 p.m.