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Marathon, Mini Greek, Capital Ale Musician Jam & more

By Koren Webb
Posted by Phil Riggan – email

RICHMOND, VA (WWBT) - Get a taste of Greek culture at the Mini Greek Festival, sponsored by the Ladies of Philoptokos Society. There will be lunch, dinner, a bake sale and a la carte menu, santuary tours, Helenic dancers and so much more! It all starts Thursday and runs until Saturday from 11am to 8pm. However on Saturday, the festival will end at 2. For more information and pricing, you can visit their website, www.vagocathedral.org. Part of the proceeds will go to various local and national charities.

Mini Greek Festival
Nov. 12 & Nov. 13: 11am - 8pm, Nov. 14: 11am - 2pm
Sts. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 30 Malvern Avenue, Richmond
www.vagocathedral.org

Groove to the smooth sounds of local Richmond artists and poets at the Nile's "Word of Mouth" open mic this Friday. Doors open at 8pm, and the admission is free! For more information you can contact Jamil Jasey at 727-4555.

"Word of Mouth" Open Mic
Friday, Doors open at 8pm
The Nile, 309 N. Laurel Street, Richmond
Contact Jamil Jasey at (804) 727-4555

Break out the guitars, grab a few friends, and feel the funk at the Capital Ale House musicians jam. This free event will play host to all musicians and all styles of music. You can jam out with the house band or simply use the amps and drum-sets provided. The event is Sunday from 7pm to 11pm. For more information you can visit their website or call the main number at 780-2537.

Capital Ale House musicians jam
Sunday, 7pm - 11pm
Free Admission
Capital Ale House, 623 E. Main Street, Richmond
www.capitalalehouse.com or (804) 780 - 2537

Come and join the fun this Friday at the Richmond Times-Dispatch kids run. This one-mile event is open to kids ages 5 thru 12. Every participant will get a t-shirt, race number, as well as a commemorative medal upon crossing the finish line!  The race starts at 7pm at the Arthur Ashe Athletic Center. Registration ends Friday at 6...one hour before the race begins.  You can visit www.richmondmarathon.com for all the details.

Time to break out the running shoes and noise clappers...it's Marathon Weekend! Get ready to show some love and support this Saturday for those participating in the HCA Virginia 8k, McDonald’s Half Marathon, and SunTrust Richmond Marathon.

Here runners can marvel the beauty of downtown  Richmond’s most historic neighborhoods while enjoying live music performances along the way.Again that's this Saturday. You can call 285-9495 or go to their website, www.richmondmarathon.com for further details. And don't forget to support the runners at the SunTrust/NBC12 Party Zones.

You can find many more events in our 12 About Town calendar. Don't forget to load your photos and video from 12 About Town events to Send it to 12.

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