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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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Travel and Outdoors
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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Arts
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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Arts
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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Robin Schwartzkopf
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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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Arts
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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Food
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July 15, 2025
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Elise Steele
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July 10, 2025
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Elise Steele
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History
Remembering Richmond’s hottest day on record
City’s hottest day on record was Aug. 6, 1918, when RVA hit 107°.
July 9, 2025
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Elise Steele
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Culture
Get your garden on with these local plant shops
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July 8, 2025
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The best hot dogs you can only get in Richmond
We asked you where to find the best frank in the city.
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David Lefkowitz
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Firework displays and rules in Richmond, VA
Before celebrating Independence Day, know the rules + where to catch local displays around town.
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