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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
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Culture
See 75 cent movies at Ashland Theatre
Celebrate 75 years of the community theater with films, popcorn, door prizes, and 75 cent screenings all year long
July 7, 2023
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Robin Schwartzkopf
Newly naturalized citizens take an oath of allegiance during the citizenship ceremony at the Virginia Museum of History & Culture.
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Culture
3 new public art pieces around Richmond
Check out these new murals and a sculpture you may have missed pop up in Richmond, VA
June 16, 2023
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Culture
See two special exhibits for the price of one at the VMFA
“Benjamin Wigfall and Communications Village” and “Whitfield Lovell: Passages” will remain at the museum until September 10.
June 15, 2023
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Events
Rock out at these outdoor concerts
This weekend brings seven outdoor concerts with a variety of genres — from R&B to orchestra to bluegrass and funk.
June 9, 2023
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Try This: Kids take flight at the “Moon to Mars” traveling summer exhibit
The Children’s Museum of Richmond transforms into outer space this summer in a hands-on exhibit perfect for kids ages 0-8.
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Culture
Spot historic signs at The Valentine’s new exhibit
The “Sign Spotting” exhibit explores the history of Richmond signs, from neon advertisements to protest signs, and will remain open at The Valentine through May 31, 2024.
May 25, 2023
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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City
Here’s how a Richmond riverfront amphitheater would compare to similar venues
The development group, led by Red Light Ventures, reached an agreement with the city and wants to open an amphitheater near Tredegar in 2025
May 23, 2023
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Culture
Richmond Shakespeare announces 25th Anniversary Season
Passes are available to see all five shows, including three at Gottwald Playhouse and two at Agecroft Hall for next summer’s Shakespeare Festival
May 18, 2023
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Culture
Hozier, Lord Huron to headline Iron Blossom Music Festival
The inaugural Iron Blossom Music Festival will take place August 26-27, 2023 in the heart of VCU
May 2, 2023
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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A wooden postboard with decorative garland, a red vase of flowers, a green sign titled "Phone of the Wind," and a white wall-attached telephone.
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Anonymous neighbor builds ‘wind phone’ for Fonticello Food Forest
Fonticello Forest unveils a new installation, which invites people to connect with lost loved ones and process grief.
August 7, 2025
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Elise Steele
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Weekly trivia nights in Richmond
Assemble the dream team and test your trivia wits at these bars, breweries, and restaurants.
August 6, 2025
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Elise Steele
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City
Find the best matcha in Richmond
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August 4, 2025
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Elise Steele
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Culture
Motorcycles at the museum: The Branch revs up for change
We visited The Branch Museum of Design to preview its new exhibits and talk to Executive Director Kristen Cavallo about her vision for change.
July 31, 2025
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Elise Steele
Three people wearing Renaissance Faire costumers pose like they are in battle; Taken in the grass in front of Agecroft Hall and Gardens.
Events
Richmond Renaissance Faire returns Aug. 2
Sharpen thy swords for Warriors in Bloom, a one-day festival spotlighting the unapologetic vigor of “viragos.”
July 24, 2025
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Elise Steele
Black and white photograph of William McCoy, age 12, jumping Double Dutch rope in the street; two girls hold each end of two jump ropes; other kids stand by and watch; adults and children hang out outside apartment buildings in background.
Culture
July in the archives: Richmond, VA
Step into the Julys of Richmond’s past with archival photos from 1975 to 1989.
July 22, 2025
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Elise Steele