Battling chefs, jazz and food fest, Gato Barberi and Grand Street Party all this weekend.

1. Shockoe Chef Showdown

Saturday at 17th St. Farmer's Market

Fan of foodie reality shows like "Top Chef" or "Hell's Kitchen"? Make sure to check out Shockoe Chef Showdown at the 17th St. Farmer's Market this weekend where Shockoe Slip and Shockoe Bottom chefs go head to head to compete for title of Top Chef.

Buzzworthy restaurants like Julep's, Halligan's and Cafe Gutenberg are just a few of the restaurants that will be competiting in three main categories: meat-based dish, vegetarian and dessert. Read the whole story right here.

2. 1st Annual Jazz and Food Festival

Saturday at Saint Elizabeth Church

Jazz up your weekend with the 1st Annual Jazz/Food Festival at St. Elizabeth's in Highland Park. Dig into American, Soul and West Indian Food at the fest. There will be kids' activities as well as music from local jazz bands. Can good donations will be accepted for the Food Bank.

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3. Midsummer Night's Scream!

Friday and Saturday at the Byrd Theatre

Haunts of Richmond presents a tribute to the Master of the Macabre with a play highlighting some of Edgar Allan Poe's darkest and best-known tales. Two shows only. A substantial portion of the proceeds go to benefit the Poe Museum and Byrd Theatre Foundation. Get a sneak peek at Midsummer Night's Scream with MashUp:

4. Friday's at Sunset: Gato Barbieri

Friday at Kanawha Plaza

It's hot and steamy in the city and what better way to kick off your sizzlin' weekend than with a Latin-spiced outdoor concert with Fridays at Sunset? This week, Gato Barbieri, the hot-blooded Argentine sax soloist, heats up the outdoor concert series. Take a listen here. Caliente!

5. Grand Street Party - A Summer Reading Celebration Finale

Saturday at Main Library

Beat the heat by taking the kids to the Richmond Library for a whole day of free creative activities, story telling, food and live music. Top Summer Reading participants will be recognized and computer winners will be announced. Here's the schedule:

11 a.m.: Creating Jack Tales: a new play with original music by Rags to Riches theatre group for young audiences

Noon--Recognition & Winners: Top readers receive medals and the winning computer coupons are drawn

2 p.m.--Make Music with Me Band: Experience jazz with the Richmond Jazz Society

Ongoing acitvities include:

Crafts with the Children's Museum of Richmond

RSPCA Tail Wag'n

RPL Storytelling Stars

FLT Steel Pan Orchestra

Book signing by Young Adult author Erica Kirov

City of Richmond Fire Truck

Tiger Belly Bounce and games

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