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Celebrate the earth and its inhabitants this week with RVA Environmental Film Festival screenings across the city and a World Wildlife Day event at Maymont. Also in the days ahead: a swap meet for vintage video games, a journalistic extravaganza and a stage performance of \u201cA Wrinkle in Time.\u201d Enjoy!<\/em><\/p>\n A unique and unpredictable evening is guaranteed at The National during the\u00a0\u201cAll Gas No Brakes x Channel 5 \u2018Carnival\u2019\u201d<\/a>\u00a0on Friday, Feb. 27. Independent journalist Andrew Callaghan and his team are known for their bold reporting on unique subcultures, most notably in his 2022 HBO documentary \u201cThis Place Rules\u201d and through the Channel 5 YouTube channel. They\u2019re taking their very big metaphorical tent on the road with a talent show, rap battles, comedy, music and a forbidden video screening. And who knows? You might just learn something new. The show begins at 8 p.m., and tickets start at $40.<\/p>\n \u2014Kelsey Robinson,\u00a0Associate Editor<\/em><\/p>\n Spend an evening off the clock at SPARC\u2019s production of\u00a0\u201cA Wrinkle in Time,\u201d<\/a>\u00a0Feb. 27-March 1. A Richmond-based nonprofit, SPARC educates children ages 4 to 18 in the performing arts; theatergoers can support these youths while enjoying a timeless show. The plot follows Meg Murry and her little brother, Charles Wallace, as they search for their scientist father while traveling through space and time. All ages are invited to take part in this adventure and join the fight against cosmic entities. Tickets are $22.<\/p>\n \u2014Abby Finney,\u00a0Editorial Intern<\/em><\/p>\n The\u00a0RVA Environmental Film Festival<\/a>\u00a0is back, continuing through March 7 at eight locations including the Richmond Public Library, the University of Richmond and the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. The series first began in 2008 within the James River Film Society, billed as \u201cThe Biggest Picture.\u201d In 2011, a partnership formed with The Sierra Club\u2019s Falls of the James Group. Threats to the natural environment are no less acute today, and in some cases are worse, than when the annual showcase began. These more than 20 films range from an examination of the effects of pollution and environmental neglect to stories about individuals working to make at least their part of the world a better place. See the event website for the\u00a0full lineup of free screenings<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u2014Harry Kollatz Jr.,\u00a0Senior Writer<\/em><\/p>\n Join Maymont on Saturday, Feb. 28, for an afternoon of activities celebrating\u00a0World Wildlife Day<\/a>. The Robins Nature Center welcomes guests young and old to enjoy crafts, games, talks with animal keepers and local wildlife feedings. The festivities take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and include a screening of \u201cTeach Me to Be Wild\u201d at 2:30 p.m., part of the RVA Environmental Film Festival. The events are included with admission to the nature center ($10; $8 for ages 16 and under).<\/p>\n \u2014Lucille Hancock,\u00a0Editorial Intern<\/em><\/p>\n It\u2019s no secret that I\u2019m a fan of video games, particularly vintage titles, so RVA Retro Gaming\u2019s\u00a0RetroSwap<\/a>\u00a0on Feb. 28 is a great place for me to get my fill of Nintendo classics as well as PlayStation and Xbox hits of yore. Multiple vendors will display their wares on tables inside and outside The Answer Brewpub, offering everything from controllers and consoles to games and merch. Plus, attendees can bring their own retro wares to sell or trade. A free-play arcade is an opportunity to relive the days of gathering in front of the TV with your friends, playing systems from Sega, Nintendo, Atari and Coleco (or just experience what gaming was like in those days). Admission is free.<\/p>\n \u2014Nicole Cohen,\u00a0Arts & Entertainment Editor<\/em><\/p>\n River City Roundup is Richmond magazine\u2019s weekly compilation of the best things to see, do and experience in the region, compiled by our editors. Get each week\u2019s installment directly in your inbox every Monday by\u00a0subscribing to our e-newsletter<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div><\/div>\nOther Suggestions<\/h3>\n