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This weekend’s top picks in and around Henrico!

MAY 17
The 21st annual Great Varina Shrimp Feast will take place from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Warwick Park Race Track, 1001 Warwick Rd. The event will include live music by Rip Tide. Admission is $25 to $30 for adults, $8 for children ages 6-12 and free for those under six. For details, call 795-2893.

Artwork by Virginia Home for Boys and Girls students will be on display through June 17 at Crossroads Art Center, 2016 Staples Mill Rd. The opening artist reception will be held from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The exhibit features sketches, pop art and sculpture. Attendees will have the chance to meet VHBG student artists and learn what inspires them to create their work. For details, call 270-6566 or visit www.crossroadsartcenter.com.

MAY 18
The Sierra Club Falls of the James Group will host the annual “BIG Yard Sale” from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. in Millhiser Gym at the University of Richmond. The sale brings together Sierra Club volunteers with UR’s departing students to divert their household items from the landfill. Items for sale include furniture, electronics, kitchen equipment, linens and towels, rugs, TVs, clothing and more. Proceeds benefit Sierra Club Falls of the James Group, the UR Green student group and Goodwill. For details, call Jane Hotchkiss at 355-4836.

The Mirror Mode Movement 3M Walk and Women’s Health Fair will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Eastern Henrico Recreation Center, 1440 N. Laburnum Ave. The 3M is hoping to unite girls and women and help put a stop to bullying, jealousy, hate, cliques and crime, while also providing women’s health awareness. Women’s groups, mentoring organizations, health clubs, beauty shops, corporate offices, families and sororities are invited. There will be a women's forum with Dr. Johnson-Threat and Kimberly Pinna, RN from Bon Secours Hospitals. Walgreens will be conducting free health screenings. Choices, LLC is hosting the event in honor of National Women’s Health Week, which is May 12-18. Admission is $25. Proceeds benefit youth programs. For details, visit www.mirrormode.org/3mwalk.

Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) will host its biggest fundraiser of the year, Walk Like Madd, at Dorey Park, 2999 Darbytown Rd. The opening ceremony will begin at 9 a.m. with the walk starting at 9:30 a.m. For details, call 353-7121 or visit www.walklikemadd.org.

Join Alice and the Mad Hatter for a tea party at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. at Short Pump Town Center. Enjoy entertainment, face painting, balloon twisting and more. Character meet-and-greets will take place after each performance. Admission is free. For details, call 360-1700 or visit www.shortpumpmall.com.

The Armour House & Gardens, located at 4001 Clarendon Rd., will host a May Play Day from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Enjoy old-fashioned family fun, music, games, crafts, gardening activities, food vendors and more. The Armour House and its gardens will be open for tours as well. Admission is free. For details, call 343-3506 or visit www.henricorecandparks.com.

The Shops at Willow Lawn will present Imagination Richmond from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. outside at the plaza. There will be horse-drawn wagon rides, inflatable slides, moon bounces, face painting, balloon art, arts and crafts, giveaways and prizes, merchant specials and more. Live entertainment will be provided by The Diggity Dudes, Silly Bus, Jonathan the Juggler and Rocknoceros. Admission is free. For details, visit www.willowlawn.com.

St. Joseph Villa’s 19th annual Hoedown to Stomp Homelessness Bluegrass Ball will take place from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. ICM Bluegrass Artist of the Year, The Roys, will provide entertainment and there will be barbecue and drinks. Proceeds benefit the Flagler Home, which provides shelter and support leading to permanent housing for homeless mothers and their children. Tickets are $75. For details, visit www.neverstopbelieving.org/bluegrassball.

MAY 19
Clarke-Palmore House Museum, 904 McCoul St., will host an Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Social from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Treat your taste buds to Bruster’s ice cream, tour the historic house and try out some old-fashioned games while listening to the toe-tapping sounds of period music. Admission is free. For details, call 652-3411 or visit www.henricorecandparks.com.