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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
Artists work on murals at the Haxall Power Plant near the Canal Walk.
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15 murals around Richmond
Check out our guide to the many meaningful murals you can find around our city.
September 20, 2022
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Emily Shea-Owen
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Arts
VMFA + Starr Hill team up for special strings brew
The limited-edition Storied Strings Lager coincides with the upcoming exhibition, “Storied Strings: The Guitar in American Art,” opening October 8.
September 16, 2022
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Robin Schwartzkopf
Make Space Mentors VisArts Big and Little show off their creations.
Arts
VisArts looking for Make Space mentors
Mentors pair up with 6th grade girls for a year of art, creativity + teamwork.
September 2, 2022
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Katie Potter
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Mayo Island Park designs and timeline revealed
See what’s in store for Mayo Island’s new public park, a 15-acre project in the heart of Richmond.
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Activities for older adults in Richmond
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We asked readers to send us photos of their Richmond-resident pets, and here’s our roundup of River City cats.
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Richmond pets: Paws up for the pups
We asked readers to send us photos of their Richmond-resident pets, and here’s our roundup of River City pups.
May 12, 2025
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Local entrepreneurs share the quintessential experiences that define their businesses.
May 7, 2025
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Richmond Ivy kick off 2025 season on May 10
Witness Richmond Ivy’s season opener, bringing pre-professional women’s soccer back to the River City for a second year.
May 6, 2025
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Elise Steele
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Small Business
Your small biz’s favorite small biz
We asked 10 local entrepreneurs to pass the mic and shout out their favorite small businesses in Richmond.
May 5, 2025
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Elise Steele
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Julio’s Bagel Shop opens in Brookland Park, RVA
Meet Richmond’s new Northside bagel spot.
May 2, 2025
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Elise Steele
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Send us your RVA pet photos
Submit your favorite photos of your furry (or non-furry) friends for a chance to be spotlighted in an upcoming feature.
April 30, 2025
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Elise Steele
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River City Roller Derby: Let the good times roll
Get up to speed on derby basics and River City Roller Derby’s inclusive community outlook.
April 29, 2025
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Elise Steele