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Culture
VisArts summer classes open for registration
Browse through 100+ VisArt classes, and learn how to apply for financial aid.
April 15, 2026 02:15 PM
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Elise Steele
A blue sky with dozens of kites; people at the bottom of the frame hold kite strings and tilt their heads up toward the sky.
Events
Plan Ahead: Don’t miss these events happening in Richmond
Bookmark this page to your favorites tab so you can quickly return and find the top events happening each month in Richmond.
March 27, 2026
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Elise Steele
Poet Mary Oliver sits on a chair; she holds a dog in her arms and looks in its direction; the dog has multiple spots on its back, ears, and over one eye.
Culture
VCU professor to premiere documentary about poet Mary Oliver
Attend the Richmond premiere of “Saved by the Beauty of the World” at the 32nd James River Film Festival.
March 24, 2026
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Elise Steele
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A closer look at VMFA’s $261M expansion
With new project renderings, Richmonders can better understand what VMFA’s upcoming expansion will look like.
January 21, 2026
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Elise Steele
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Kid-friendly activities in Richmond
We’re highlighting the best kid-friendly activities that the River City has to offer — complete with art classes, animal encounters, and outdoor fun.
January 16, 2026
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Get creative with the Thank a Teacher Art Contest
K–12 students can honor their teachers with original artwork, win prizes, and have their designs featured on statewide thank-you notes.
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City
Gilpin Court art installation unveiled + redevelopment plan set in motion
Over the past few days, Gilpin Court has made headlines with two new community-shaping developments.
December 17, 2025
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Elise Steele
A student stands in front of a piece of art by Kehinde Wiley, a portrait of Alicia Keys.
Culture
Alicia Keys + Swizz Beatz join local students for “Giants” pep rally
The VMFA hosted 15 Richmond-area schools (and two very special guests) for the premiere of the new “Giants” collection.
November 19, 2025
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Elise Steele
A rotating gif of three images showcasing patrons interacting with artists at booths during the craft show.
Sponsored
Craft + Design returns in time for holiday shopping season
Get your gifts early at this three-day event showcasing museum-quality works from 170+ local and national artists.
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Culture
Destiny’s Doodles: Meet Richmond’s new pop-up sketch artist
Two months ago, local artist Destiny Chew set up a spontaneous “doodle booth” in Carytown; now she’s booking events + connecting with strangers across the city.
October 16, 2025
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Elise Steele
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Events
Your ultimate guide to Richmond festivals
See when the biggest River City parties are going down.
September 2, 2025
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Elise Steele
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Record stores in Richmond, VA
Find your next favorite band or album at a local shop.
April 16, 2026
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Dine at some of the oldest restaurants in Richmond
Take a look at seven of the oldest restaurants in Richmond, Virginia, ranging from diners to restaurants and pubs.
April 10, 2026
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Farmers markets in and around Richmond
See where to stock up on seasonal produce around the city, from year-round shopping to in-season markets.
April 8, 2026
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The band The Black Keys mid-concert on stage; The band assembles on stage with various instruments; Behind the band is an art display of letters reading "The Black Keys"; The display nearly reaches the height of the stage light fixtures at the top of the frame.
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20 summer concerts to plan for in Richmond, VA
Grab your tickets ahead of time for these upcoming summer concerts bringing big names to the River City.
April 6, 2026
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Elise Steele
Three fruit sandos stacked on top of each other and held out; the bottom fruit sando features three sliced strawberries in the center of the sandwich, the middle, three sliced grapes, and the top, two sliced mangoes.
Where to try a “fruit sando” in Richmond, VA
We took the advice of a local content creator and ventured to find Japanese fruit sandos in Richmond.
April 3, 2026
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Elise Steele
A "Violation (Warning)" flier stuck underneath the windshield blade of a car.
City
City of Richmond swaps bike lane parking citations for penalty-free warnings in April
Throughout the month, Richmond Police will forgo citations and instead issue violation warnings to drivers illegally parked in bike lanes.
April 1, 2026
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Elise Steele
A brown-feathered hen in resting on hay with two eggs next to it; the hen is an an enclosure.
City
Guide to owning chickens in Richmond
Cracking the code to urban farming.
March 31, 2026
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Elise Steele
A vibrant cityscape at night with a brightly lit tower at the center, under a starry sky with the Milky Way visible, creating a majestic and serene atmosphere.
Travel and Outdoors
Which cities share Richmond’s latitude and longitude?
Directly north, east, south, and west, cities across the world await.
March 27, 2026
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Patrick Sidwell
A white "Uptown Community Garden" banner hanging on a fence; a community garden within the fence
Culture
15+ community gardens in Richmond
See where Richmonders are cultivating friendships and fresh produce.
March 25, 2026
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Staff
A girl blows bubbles in the direction of a yellow labrador dog wearing a green bandana around its neck.
Culture
Find a volunteer gig in Richmond based on your personality type
What kind of volunteer are you? Find out, and see what upcoming local opportunity suits your style.
March 23, 2026
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Elise Steele