Weekend Top 5

Amaryllis Studios will present “Chess, The Musical: A Staged Concert” at 7:30 p.m. July 26-27 at J.R. Tucker High School, 2910 North Parham Road. Though this Cold War-era musical has chess at the center of it, the ancient game starts to mirror the real games being played by each character as they use one another as pawns to achieve their goals. No one gets out of these games unaffected, whether by heartbreak, political tension between East and West, or threat to one’s freedom. Featuring music by the two Bs in ABBA, Benny Anderson and Björn Ulvaeus, with lyrics written by Tim Rice, known for his work on “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” and “Jesus Christ Superstar.” Tickets are $10. Click here for details.

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Actor, comedian, screenwriter and director Rob Schneider will perform at the Richmond Funny Bone in Short Pump on July 26 at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. and on July 27 at 6:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. A stand-up comic and veteran of Saturday Night Live, Schneider has gone on to a successful career in film and TV, appearing frequently in Adam Sandler movies. In 2022, he produced, directed and starred in “Daddy Daughter Trip.” Tickets are $48 to $85. For details, call (804) 521-8900 or visit richmond.funnybone.com.

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The Henrico Theatre Company will present “Never Too Late” at 8 p.m. July 26-27 and at 3 p.m. July 28 at The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen. This old-fashioned domestic farce is about a married man in his 50s who learns he will become a father again. His daughter was born 24 years ago and, considering the fool she married, he finds the prospect of another unthinkable. Plus, his previously meek little wife begins to lay down the law. There’s to be a nursery, a new bath, and she’s to have her own checking account. Tickets are $8 to $10. For details, call (804) 261-ARTS or visit artsglenallen.com.

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The cast of Love-ish will perform at the CSz Richmond Theater, 8906-H West Broad Street, on Saturday, July 27 at 9:30 p.m. The audience will share their tales of summer adventure and summer loving and improvisors will craft an original song. The song may even make it onto their next album. Tickets are $10. For details, visit cszrichmond.com.

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Lamb of God and Mastodon will perform at Virginia Credit Union LIVE! at Richmond Raceway on Sunday, July 28 at 6 p.m. Lamb of God, which started in Richmond in 1994, is celebrating 20 years since their album “Ashes of the Wake.” Mastodon, another heavy metal band, is celebrating 20 years since their album “Leviathan.” The concert will feature special guests Kerry King and Malevolence. Tickets start at $56. Doors open at 5 p.m. For details, call the box office at (804) 612-1900 or visit vaculive.com.