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Plan Ahead: 25+ October events in Richmond
Bookmark this page to your favorites tab so you can quickly return and find the top events happening each month in Richmond.
September 19, 2025 06:00 AM
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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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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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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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Celebrate Earth Day at this Bryan Park festival
Shop from local vendors, enjoy live music, get a bite to eat from food trucks, and see family-friendly demonstrations all day long in honor of our planet
April 19, 2023
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Read the winning poem from our 2023 poetry contest
We challenged our readers to turn one of our newsletters into a poem — here’s what you came up with.
April 18, 2023
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Sarah Leonhardt
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Kick off spring at First Fridays around the city
Make plans for the evening of April 7 and beyond.
April 6, 2023
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Arts
Richmond Symphony unveils new performance apparel
The attire departs from the traditional tux and tails with creative and technological innovation.
March 30, 2023
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Be among the first to hear “The Fall of Richmond”
Composer Curt Sydnor will premiere his chamber symphony at free community event
March 23, 2023
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Your ultimate guide to tours of Richmond
Explore the River City through its history, food, drink, and art on these tours.
March 17, 2023
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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RVA Environmental Film Festival returns March 10-21
Get all the details to attend and see our picks for can’t-miss screenings.
March 3, 2023
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