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SUMMARY:Culture Encounters Open House
DESCRIPTION:Thank you for being part of the Culture Encounters community! Whether you’ve joined us at the Richmond International Dance Festival\, shared a meal at one of our Eat.Talk.Connect. dinners\, or connected with us through a friend\, we’re grateful to have you in our circle. \nNow\, we’d love the opportunity to connect with you more deeply and share more about our commitment to building bridges across RVA and beyond. \nJoin us for an afternoon of connection\, creativity\, and community at our Open House on October 29th from 4–6:30 PM! \nStay awhile and Eat\, Talk & Connect with us over dinner from 6:30–8 PM. Come for the open house\, stay for the connection! \nRegister Here \nCome explore our programs\, meet our team\, and experience how we bring people together through cultural connection\, education\, and meaningful connections. Whether you’re a community member\, educator\, volunteer\, or simply curious\, we invite you to learn more about Culture Encounters..Enjoy: \n\nMeet & greet with staff \nCultural activities and conversations\nLight refreshments\nLearn about our diverse programs \nOpportunities to get involved\n\nBring your curiosity and your friends—we look forward to welcoming you!
URL:https://cultureencounters.org/event/openhouse2026/
LOCATION:The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen\, 2880 Mountain Rd\, Richmond\, VA\, 23060\, United States
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SUMMARY:CultureFest Fridays at the Children’s Museum of Richmond
DESCRIPTION:Discover the richness of global cultures with CultureFest Fridays\, a signature initiative in partnership with the Children’s Museum of Richmond! Each month showcases a new culture\, providing a fun and family-friendly way to expand kids’ horizons and connect with the world. \nHappening on the 1st and 3rd Fridays of every month\, this fun and educational experience is designed for families and children to explore the world through performance and interactive activities. \n✨ What to Expect: \n\nLive Cultural Performances: Enjoy engaging performances that showcase the music\, dance\, and traditions of the featured culture.\nInteractive Sessions: Dive deeper into each culture through hands-on\, interactive experiences that bring global traditions to life.\n\n📅 When & Where: \n\n1st Fridays\, 3:30-4:30 pm: Children’s Museum of Richmond – Downtown Location\n3rd Fridays\, 3:30-4:30 pm: Children’s Museum of Richmond – Chesterfield Location\n\nCheck out upcoming performers: https://www.childrensmuseumofrichmond.org/events
URL:https://cultureencounters.org/event/culturefest-fridays-at-the-childrens-museum-of-richmond-8/
LOCATION:Children’s Museum of Richmond – Downtown Location\, 2626 W Broad St\, Richmond\, VA\, 23220\, United States
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SUMMARY:Eat.Talk.Connect.®: A Filipino Boodle Fight Experience
DESCRIPTION:Eat.Talk.Connect.®: A Filipino Boodle Fight 🇵🇭🍚 invites you to share a meal\, stories\, and conversation rooted in Filipino traditions. Taste classic dishes\, hear the meanings behind them\, and learn how food carries history\, memory\, and community. This month\, we’re gathering around a shared banana-leaf spread for an authentic Filipino boodle fight prepared by Tambayan Grill. \nThis Culture Encounters gathering supports our mission to build genuine cross-cultural understanding. Come with curiosity\, leave with new connections\, and help create a space where diverse cultures are seen\, heard\, and celebrated. \nJoin us for Circle & Sip\, guided conversation designed to bridge backgrounds and spark genuine connection\, followed by a boodle fight\, a Filipino tradition of eating a shared feast of rice\, grilled meats and seafood by hand\, laid out together on banana leaves\, alongside cultural storytelling. \nCome curious. Leave nourished\, connected\, and with a deeper appreciation for Filipino culture and community. \n\n\n Thursday\, November 19\, 2026 | 5:45 PM\n\n\n The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen\, 2880 Mountain Rd\, Glen Allen\, VA\n\n\nSave a Seat
URL:https://cultureencounters.org/event/eat-talk-connect-a-filipino-boodle-fight-experience/
LOCATION:The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen\, 2880 Mountain Rd\, Richmond\, VA\, 23060\, United States
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SUMMARY:CultureFest Fridays at the Children’s Museum of Richmond
DESCRIPTION:Discover the richness of global cultures with CultureFest Fridays\, a signature initiative in partnership with the Children’s Museum of Richmond! Each month showcases a new culture\, providing a fun and family-friendly way to expand kids’ horizons and connect with the world. \nHappening on the 1st and 3rd Fridays of every month\, this fun and educational experience is designed for families and children to explore the world through performance and interactive activities. \n✨ What to Expect: \n\nLive Cultural Performances: Enjoy engaging performances that showcase the music\, dance\, and traditions of the featured culture.\nInteractive Sessions: Dive deeper into each culture through hands-on\, interactive experiences that bring global traditions to life.\n\n📅 When & Where: \n\n1st Fridays\, 3:30-4:30 pm: Children’s Museum of Richmond – Downtown Location\n3rd Fridays\, 3:30-4:30 pm: Children’s Museum of Richmond – Chesterfield Location\n\nCheck out upcoming performers: https://www.childrensmuseumofrichmond.org/events
URL:https://cultureencounters.org/event/culturefest-fridays-at-the-childrens-museum-of-richmond-9/
LOCATION:Children’s Museum of Richmond – Chesterfield Location\, 6629 Lake Harbour Dr.\, Midlothian\, VA\, 23112\, United States
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