FLOWERS AFTER 5

Relax on Thursday evenings mid-May through October at Flowers After 5, our live music series featuring a diverse mix of local and regional acts held in the Grace Arents Garden, adjacent to historic Bloemendaal House.

Performances run from 5-8 p.m. with a brief intermission.

2026 Performance Dates:

May: 21st, 28th
June: 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th

*Select Thursday nights are also Fidos After 5 evenings when the Garden partners with the Richmond SPCA and leashed dogs are allowed. Please stay tuned for these dates to be announced.

Outside food and drink are not allowed to be brought into the Garden. See food and bar menu below.

2025 Flowers After 5 Line Up

The POLLUCKS
MAY 21

The Pollocks is a rock n roll band, blending blues, folk, rock and a touch of psychedelia into an original, yet familiar style. With two electric guitars, and three part harmony, Jason Pollock (vocals, guitar), Thomas Gunn (vocals, guitar), Maryline Meyer-Pollock (vocals, tambourine), Nathan West (drums) and Randy Mendicino (bass) deliver stirring, and inspiring renditions of their original compositions. Jason was the main songwriter for the band Seven Mary Three, penning such hits as “Cumbersome” and “Water’s Edge” in the 1990s. The Pollocks have been performing together for more than ten years, and the joyful spirit of fellowship and musical communion are an integral part of each of their concerts.

KOZY CATS
MAY 28

Kozy Cats are the convergence of friends who got the band back together – with stellar results. Kozy Cats are primed for a Garden show with plenty of Soul and Classic Pop. This spring, the Cats return with the marvelous Mickenzie Manning, vocalizing with the boys in the band on favorite hits from Whitney, Aretha, and Prince. The Kozy Cats horns add all the right licks to top tunes from the ‘60s, ‘70s, and ‘80s. Come early for a good spot and bring your dancing shoes!

JANGLING REINHARTS
JUNE 4

The Jangling Reinharts – providing roots-rock music largely forgotten by other bands. Think: The Band meets Van Morrison and they go out to Stephen Stills’ house and listen to the Monkees while watching a Barenaked Ladies video. This melting pot of music describes what they are all about. This four-piece mixes popular cover songs from the 60s, 70s, 80s, and 90s (along with the occasional TV theme song…just to see who’s listening). Beautiful vocal harmonies, superb finger-style on the lead guitar, and a knack for playing the right song at the right time set this band apart from the rest.

LOS HERMANOS ALCRANES
JUNE 11

Where have I heard that song before? If you answered a Quentin Tarantino or Robert Rodriguez movie, then you know the music of Shockoe Records recording artists, Los Hermanos Alacranes. The newest band in Richmond, Virginia featuring Paulo Franco on guitar and vocals, Paul Pearce on lead guitar and vocals, Rob Lytle on drums and vocals and the newest member of the band, Turtle Zwadlo on bass.  Turtle joins the band and reunites with Paulo from their days together in Paulo’s first band showcasing his original music, The Rateros. Together, these musicians have decades of experience playing in venues throughout Virginia and the United States. Los Hermanos Alacranes features Paulo’s original songs in English and Spanish.  Paulo is a first generation American whose parents were raised in Medellín, Colombia.  The band also includes covers in its repertoire by artists like The Mavericks, Los Lobos, Chingon, Cruzados, Tito and Tarantula, Alejandro Escovedo and more!! The songs are up tempo and designed to get you grooving!! You’ll hear these songs with an authentic voice (Paulo speaks and sings fluent Spanish), filled with the passion and energy that they convey musically and story wise. In fact, the band takes its name from the song Alacrán y Pistolero, one of the tracks on Chingon’s 2010 eponymous release. Alacrán is the Spanish word for Scorpion. You’ll be transported to towns in Mexico, wind swept evenings in Havana, the mountains of Medellín and the deserts of Texas and the American Southwest. Stories of love both actual and unrequited, tragedy and adventure – in English and in Spanish. Are you ready to get stung? Because Los Alacranes de R.V.A. are ready to rock.  LLENO DE VENENO!!

BOBBY BAINE
JUNE 18

Playing an acoustic mix of contemporary and classic rock, country, pop, and alternative music from the 70s to the present.

PORTICO
JUNE 25

Portico is a Richmond-based band playing songs across genres and decades with their own alt-rock meets blues-pop vibe. Members are Ali Foley Shenk, vocals, flute, keys, and rhythm guitar; Elliot Johnson, vocals and lead guitar; Aaron Jonas, bass; and Adam Powell, drums.

Admission & Weather Policy

Admission to this event is regular Garden admission. Tickets can be purchased at the Guest Services desk in the Robins Visitors Center.

Members enjoy free admission; not a member? Consider joining.

Garden hours are extended until 9p.m. on Flowers After 5 nights, so be sure to take time to explore the Garden and check out our rotating exhibitions in the Community Art Gallery. The Garden Shop may also offer extended hours.

Flowers After 5 is rain or shine. The Garden Staff monitors the weather closely and if there is a high likelihood of hazardous weather during Flowers After 5, the event will be cancelled. We post weather-related updates as quickly as possible to the website and social media, and it’s always a good idea to check before you come.

Food & Drink

Guests are welcome to bring chairs and blankets to spread out on the lawn, and there are a limited number of chairs and tables available on a first-come, first served basis.

PLEASE NOTE: Outside food and drink are not allowed to be brought into the Garden.

Food and drinks are available for purchase from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the concert site, under Bloemendaal House tent.

Our weekly menus

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BBQ Sandwich $13
Choice of Protein, House Chips, Coleslaw, BBQ Sauce

Southern Bowl $13
Choice of Protein, Mac and Cheese, Braised Collard Greens, Coleslaw

Gyro $13
Choice of Protein, Pita, Feta, Pickled Cucumber and Onions, Tomato, Crisp Romaine, Fresh Mint Smoky Tzatziki

Medi Bowl $13
Choice of Protein, Feta, Basmati Rice, Tabbouleh Salad, Crisp Romaine, Mini Naan, Fresh Mint, Smoky Tzatziki

Taco Salad $13
Choice of Protein, Shredded Cheese, Crisp Romaine, Pico De Gallо, Elote Corn Salad, Cilantro, Crispy Tortilla, Black Beans, Avocado Crema

Burrito $13
Choice of Protein, Queso, Spanish Rice, Pico De Gallo, Black Beans, Crisp Romaine

Cheeseburger $10
Topped with Lettuce and Tomato served with Potato Salad

Veggie Burger $10
Topped with Lettuce and Tomato served with Potato Salad

2 Hot Dogs $10
Served with Potato Salad