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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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Elise Steele
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Two local bookstores announce changes
A new home for Book People and a new name for Chop Suey
March 3, 2023
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Doodle your dreams at this Red Bull event
Global art competition comes to Studio Two Three this weekend
February 23, 2023
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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See who’s playing Brown’s Island for Friday Cheers 2023
The summer outdoor concert series will return in May
February 14, 2023
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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See what’s on stage in Richmond, VA
Check out the shows that are lighting up local stages this weekend or opening soon.
January 25, 2023
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Culture
Wild & Scenic Film Festival returns in March
The Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay is bringing back its environmental film festival for the fifth year, in-person at the Science Museum and virtual.
January 19, 2023
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Culture
Celebrate 100 years of The Poe Museum
The Birthday Bash will feature a weekend of events, live music, food, and plenty of Poe.
January 6, 2023
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Arts
“Lessons of the Hour — Frederick Douglass” opens tomorrow at the VMFA
The new immersive video exhibit will remain on display through July 9
December 8, 2022
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Arts
Apply to be Richmond’s next Poet Laureate
The city is looking for its next artist to serve a two-year term as the voice of the city and liaison for the arts.
December 8, 2022
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Culture
Big name comedians coming to Richmond
Trevor Noah and Kevin James will both bring shows to Richmond in 2023, along with other internationally-known acts.
November 15, 2022
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Winter events in and around Richmond, VA
Gather the family and friends and celebrate what makes the holiday season special with this guide featuring 30 winter events happening between December and February.
November 8, 2022
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Katie Potter
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Details on severe snowstorm approaching Richmond this week
National and local weather forecasters are predicting 4-9 inches of snow in RVA with wintery conditions expected to begin on Wednesday, Feb. 19.
February 17, 2025
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City details timeline that led to January water crisis in new report
The city of Richmond released a report where it explained the events the led to and proceeded the water boil emergency that occurred in January 2025.
February 14, 2025
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A quick update on the Mayo Bridge redesign project
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February 11, 2025
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Tell us your city faves when it comes to all that Richmond has to offer.
February 10, 2025
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Science Museum of Virginia to host 21+ detective mystery night this month
Throw on your best detective outfit and help solve this case that is full of riddles and puzzles at the Science Museum of Virginia in Richmond.
February 7, 2025
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Virginia State Parks Adventure Series returns for 8th year in RVA
The multi-sport race will be held at 11 different parks across Virginia in spring 2025 in Richmond.
February 6, 2025
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Spread the local love with RICtoday’s Best
Make your voice heard, nominate your favorite local biz and they could win RICtoday’s Best Competition.
February 6, 2025
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Find your next read at these Richmond bookstores
Get out on the town, and go browsing for your next read at these local independent bookstores.
February 5, 2025
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5 Virginia connections to Super Bowl LIX you might not know
Super Bowl LIX is on Sunday, Feb. 9 at 6:30 p.m. featuring the Kansas City Chiefs vs. the Philadelphia Eagles, and there are plenty of Virginia connections for both teams.
February 4, 2025
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Chronicles of contempt: VCU’s rivalries with Richmond and George Mason
February 2025 features three rivalry games for VCU men’s basketball, and we’re diving into each one’s history.
February 3, 2025
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