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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 06:00 PM
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Elise Steele
A black and white photo of a synagogue
Culture
Congregation Beth Ahabah has no shortage of history
Richmond’s first Jewish congregation, Beth Ahabah might be older than you realize
September 13, 2023
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David Lefkowitz
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Culture
2nd Street Festival returns to Jackson Ward in October — check out the schedule
See who’s performing on three stages at the free festival, which will celebrate its 35th anniversary October 7-8
September 12, 2023
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Robin Schwartzkopf
A sculpture titled "Katabasis" by artist Paul Chan
Culture
Institute for Contemporary Art reopens for fall
The museum is celebrating the arrival of two new exhibits
September 7, 2023
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David Lefkowitz
A porch with a chair, a door, a free library, and a sign reading "QUARRY"
Culture
Quarry offers a haven for artists of all ages
Richmond Young Writers expanded their scope in April
September 7, 2023
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David Lefkowitz
A colorful mural on the side of a parking garage depicting two stylized figures, as seen from a nearby parking lot
Culture
VCU student’s mural educates and illustrates
Painting over parking garage explores “invisible danger” of heat islands
August 29, 2023
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David Lefkowitz
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Culture
Music-inspired art exhibit opens at Artspace
Local artist Robert Meganck has been working on his “See What I Hear” series for over three years — see it up close at the new exhibit
August 25, 2023
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Robin Schwartzkopf
a table featuring childrens' crafts of trees, apartment buildings, gardens, and other models of urban planning features
City
Library exhibit asks Richmond kids to imagine a better city
DesignRVA and local families map out a more equitable future
August 22, 2023
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David Lefkowitz
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Culture
What to expect at the upcoming Richmond Ballet season
The season includes new works, world premieres, and familiar classics like “The Nutcracker” and “Dracula”
August 8, 2023
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Culture
Where to see outdoor movies in Richmond
Whether you’re looking for a drive-in experience or a casual park screening, check out where you can see outdoor movies around the River City
July 25, 2023
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Culture
How to celebrate Richmond Music Week
Find new artists, rock out at a block party, and toast to 50 years of hip-hop at special events August 4-11.
July 13, 2023
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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An aeriel rendering of Brown's Island according to the Brown's Island Improvement Plan.
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Elise Steele
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A North American porcupine in a fence, on top of a piece of the exhibit.
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Help name Maymont’s new porcupette
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Go for a run, a bike ride, a fish, a trip to the playground, and a picnic — all in the same Henrico park
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David Lefkowitz
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Culture
Richmond’s restaurant postcard revival
Immortalize your meal or write a spur-of-the-moment love note — restaurant postcards are trending, and Richmonders love getting nostalgic.
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