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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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GardenFest of Lights returns to Lewis Ginter for holiday season
Advanced tickets are required to explore the millions of lights throughout the Garden.
November 12, 2024
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Books written by authors with ties to Richmond
Whether you’re looking for your next leisure read, a book for the whole family, or a thrilling fictional novel, we’ve got a list of books written by local authors in the River City.
November 11, 2024
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Virginia honors Vietnam veterans with 50th-anniversary display
Don’t miss this chance to reflect on a significant moment in American history at the Virginia Museum of History & Culture.
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See and shop museum-quality art at this huge craft show
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Revitalized Public Art Commission seeking new members
The formal body advises city leaders on public art projects around the city — learn more and apply by December 15.
October 28, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
LEGO models of the Titanic, spaceships, and more inside the VMHC.
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1 million LEGO bricks have landed in Richmond
The first continental US appearance of “Traveling Bricks: An Exhibition Made of LEGO® Bricks” is now on display at the Virginia Museum of History & Culture.
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VMFA to break ground on $261 million expansion in late 2025
The project will add a new wing for American, African, and contemporary art, expected to open in 2028.
October 16, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Culture
Asked: What bands will play the Allianz Amphitheater at Riverfront?
Give us your best guess — the amphitheater is set to open in summer 2025.
October 16, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Learn something new at these classes for adults in Richmond
Broaden your horizons with these programs around the River City
October 1, 2024
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The Valentine to open exhibition of paintings by Edmund Archer
See “Edmund Archer: Perspectives on Black Dignity” at the museum starting Sept. 26.
September 20, 2024
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