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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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Culture
“Dawoud Bey: Elegy” opens at VMFA Nov. 18
The VMFA commissioned works by the renowned artist for immersive show, on view through Feb. 25
October 3, 2023
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David Lefkowitz
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Culture
Where to catch a cheap concert in Richmond
Get to the gig for less than $20 at these staple music venues in the River City
September 21, 2023
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David Lefkowitz
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Culture
Experimental exhibition opens at VMFA October 21
“Willie Anne Wright: Artist and Alchemist” exhibit will span the artist’s 60-year career as a photographer and painter
September 14, 2023
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Robin Schwartzkopf
A black and white photo of a synagogue
Culture
Congregation Beth Ahabah has no shortage of history
Richmond’s first Jewish congregation, Beth Ahabah might be older than you realize
September 13, 2023
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David Lefkowitz
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Culture
2nd Street Festival returns to Jackson Ward in October — check out the schedule
See who’s performing on three stages at the free festival, which will celebrate its 35th anniversary October 7-8
September 12, 2023
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Robin Schwartzkopf
A sculpture titled "Katabasis" by artist Paul Chan
Culture
Institute for Contemporary Art reopens for fall
The museum is celebrating the arrival of two new exhibits
September 7, 2023
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David Lefkowitz
A porch with a chair, a door, a free library, and a sign reading "QUARRY"
Culture
Quarry offers a haven for artists of all ages
Richmond Young Writers expanded their scope in April
September 7, 2023
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David Lefkowitz
A colorful mural on the side of a parking garage depicting two stylized figures, as seen from a nearby parking lot
Culture
VCU student’s mural educates and illustrates
Painting over parking garage explores “invisible danger” of heat islands
August 29, 2023
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David Lefkowitz
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Culture
Music-inspired art exhibit opens at Artspace
Local artist Robert Meganck has been working on his “See What I Hear” series for over three years — see it up close at the new exhibit
August 25, 2023
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Robin Schwartzkopf
a table featuring childrens' crafts of trees, apartment buildings, gardens, and other models of urban planning features
City
Library exhibit asks Richmond kids to imagine a better city
DesignRVA and local families map out a more equitable future
August 22, 2023
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David Lefkowitz
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New foodie faves in RVA
Check out these new Richmond restaurants that opened last month + get the scoop on what’s coming soon.
April 7, 2025
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Elise Steele
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Culture
VMFA unveils Frida Kahlo exhibit in Richmond
Richmond becomes one of only two US cities to host “Frida: Beyond the Myth.”
April 6, 2025
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Elise Steele
A person with a grey shirt and brown cap holds up a large yellow paper with handwritten plans for a "Title Tot Lot Community Fridge." The paper also includes, "Description: revamp existing playground and place community fridge + little free libraries (kids focus)", "Cost: $10,000", and "Impact: Create safe space to promote collective community responsibility"
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Vote for the Richmond People’s Budget project
Get the 101 on this community-driven funding project + how you can vote on the allocation of $3 million.
April 2, 2025
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Elise Steele
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The top half of the photo features a clear, dark blue night sky. The bottom half shows the Flying Squirrels baseball field with players positioned on the field.
Events
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There’s something about a hot dog, a sunset + an RVA baseball game that makes life worth livin’.
April 1, 2025
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Elise Steele
Trees, developing spring leaves, populate the spaces between and above neighborhood houses.
Weather
Surviving pollen season in Richmond, VA
Does pollen season have you wiping your nose and windshield? Learn how to handle the pollen as allergy season kicks into high gear.
March 31, 2025
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David Stringer
An angel statue with outstretched wings holds out a sash beneath a blooming Magnolia tree.
Travel and Outdoors
Spring blooms in Hollywood Cemetery
Get a first-hand look at the colorful blooms gracing Richmond’s historic Hollywood Cemetery.
March 28, 2025
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Elise Steele
A girl and a partially transluscent creature wearing a mask sit next to each other on a train with water in the background of the windows.
Events
Studio Ghibli Fest at The Byrd Theatre
Watch an animated masterpiece at one of Richmond’s most historic theaters.
March 26, 2025
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Elise Steele
Two photos sit side by side -- one of Dot in black and white and one of Cookie in color. Dot sits on a chair with one leg propped up, a striped dress on, and short, curly dark hair. In the second photo, Cookie stands in a light pink button-up blouse and white shorts in front of the original facade of Dot's Back Inn, which is white brick with a striped dark green awning. Cookie has dark hair cut just above her shoulders. She's smiling.
History
Dot’s Back Inn: a love letter to “the quintessential Richmond server”
Learn about the headstrong women who inspired, founded, and shaped Bellevue’s Dot’s Back Inn.
March 25, 2025
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Elise Steele
The image shows the interior of a home with white walls and grey + white checkerboard floors. A tree stands in a circle of stones in the middle of the floor. A spiral staircase can be seen to the right. There are a couple of framed art pieces on the walls and decorations near the floors. Behind the tree, an open doorway leads to a black piano in a separate room.
Art meets functionality at this unique Pembroke home
Take a peek at this jaw-dropping, custom home, then send it to your artsiest friend for their reaction.
March 21, 2025
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Elise Steele