August PlanAhead: Your Richmond events calendar

Happy August, Richmond. 🍅 If you’re anything like us, you’re wishing summer veggie season would never end + planning as many end-of-summer getaways as possible — and with all that excitement, you’re also looking for fun local events to attend. Read on for all the top events happening this month in the River City.

Aug. 1-8

Sun., Aug. 1

Show

• Happy Birthday Jerry w/ Gettin’ Weir’d | Sun., Aug. 1 | 5 p.m. | The Broadberry, 2729 W. Broad St. | $12+ | Celebrate the birthday of Grateful Dead founding member Jerry Garcia with a series of tribute sets. 🎶
• Albert Castiglia w/ George Taylor | Sun., Aug. 1 | 8 p.m. | The Camel, 1621 W. Broad St. | $12 | Witness an emotion and energy-filled blues performance. 🎸

Shop

• Artisan Market at Main Line Brewery | Sun., Aug. 1 | 1-4 p.m. | Main Line Brewery, 1603 Ownby Ln. | Free | Enjoy craft beer and live music while you support local artisans. 🍺

Outdoors

• UnlockingRVA’s Brunch on the Plaza | Sun., Aug. 1 | 11 a.m. | Kanawha Plaza, E. Canal St. | $10+ | Brunch with a view. ☀️
• Gospel Fest with Sheilah Belle | Sun., Aug. 1 | 4 p.m. | Dogwood Dell | Free | Part of the 2021 Festival of Arts.

Family

• Family Day — Celebrate African and African American Art | Sun., Aug. 1 | 1-4 p.m. | VMFA | Free | Participants will receive take-home art supplies and can enjoy performances + gallery hunts. 🎨

Mon., Aug. 2

Film

• First Man | Mon., Aug. 2 | 7 p.m. | The Byrd Theatre | $10 | Ryan Gosling is Neil Armstrong in this Damien Chazelle drama. 🚀

Arts

• Art in the Park | Mon., Aug. 2 | 10:30 a.m. | Library Park - Main Library, 101 E. Franklin St. | Free | Learn about a variety of art including mosaic, silkscreen printing + abstract paint pours.

Learn

• Richmond Online Foster Parent Orientation | Mon., Aug. 2 | 5 p.m. | Virtual | Free, registration required | Gather information about becoming a foster parent at this session by the Bair Foundation of Virginia.
• Champagne and Bubbles | Mon., Aug. 2 | 12 p.m. | Body Politic Hair Studios, 1811 W. Broad St. | $75 | Get hairstylist tips and tricks for formulations + photography. 💇‍♀️

Tues., Aug. 3

Arts

• 3 in 30 PLUS: Short Stories | Tues., Aug. 3 | 11 a.m. | Virtual | Free | Explore the work of British printmaker Sir Frank Short during this VMFA program. Registration required.

Film

• Enter the Dragon | Tues., Aug. 3 | 7 p.m. | The Byrd Theatre | $10 | A martial arts classic starring Bruce Lee. 🐉

TryThis

• Salsa and Bachata Tuesday | Tues., Aug. 3 | 7 p.m. | Canon & Draw Brewing Company, 1529 W. Main St. | $5+ | Participate in a lesson then bring your new skills to the dance floor with DJ El Duro. 💃
• Tango Tuesdays | Tues., Aug. 3 | 9 p.m. | Therapy, 1419 E. Cary St. | Free, RSVP | Let loose at Tango Tuesdays in Shockoe with sounds by DJ Joel the King.

Active

• Fitness & Nutrition Bootcamp | Tues., Aug. 3 | 7 p.m. | Flex 15, 5600 Patterson Ave. | Free | Beginner-friendly + functional fitness. 💪

Wed., Aug. 4

Show

• The Oasis: a High Noon Summer Concert Series | Wed., Aug. 4 | 12 p.m. | The Valentine Garden, 1015 E. Clay St. | Free | Paulo Franco plays Latin Americana tunes for your Wednesday afternoon. 🎶
• Innsbrook After Hours: The Deloreans | Wed., Aug. 4 | 5:30 p.m. | Innsbrook Pavilion, 4901 Lake Brook Dr. | $15+ | Spend the night rocking out to the best of the 80s.

ForKids

• Mystery Writing Workshop | Wed., Aug. 4 | 11 a.m. | Virtual | $10 | Students ages 7-12 will learn the ins and outs of crafting a mystery with author Steven K. Smith at this program presented by VMHC. Registration required. 🕵️

Learn

• Developmental and Existential Challenges of Young Adulthood | Wed., Aug. 4 | 12 p.m. | | Virtual | Free | Presented by Lunch Break Science at the Science Museum of Virginia. Registration required. 🧠

TryThis

• One More Stitch | Wed., Aug. 4 | 1 p.m. | West End Branch Library Meeting Room A, 5420 Patterson Ave. | Free | All skill levels of fiber arts enthusiasts are invited to share ideas + get or give help. 🧶
• Meal Packaging w/ Rise Against Hunger | Wed., Aug. 4 | 9 a.m. | 5022 Byrd Industrial Dr. | Volunteers are needed to support hunger relief efforts.

Thurs., Aug. 5

Show

• JJ Grey & Mofro | Thurs., Aug. 5 | 7:30 p.m. | The National | $35 | Tunes from a soul-bent swamp rocker. 🎶
• And Their Music Lives On, A Violins of Hope Community Concert | Thurs., Aug. 5 | 6:30 p.m. | Virginia Holocaust Museum, 2000 E. Cary St. | $6 | Hear music lost works from Jewish composers and remarks from violin maker + craftsman Avshi Weinstein.

Outdoors

• Flowers After 5 | Thurs., Aug. 5 | 5 p.m. | Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden | $14, members free | Shades of Gray will play classic dance hits from the 70s and 80s at the Bloemendaal House. 🌸

Talk

• The Dirty South Virtual Speaker Series: SLAB Culture | Thurs., Aug. 5 | 6:30 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Rapper and producer Richard “Fiend” Jones will be in conversation with Dr. Langston Collin Wilkins at this VMFA program. Registration required.
• From the Archives: Purple Heart Day | Thurs., Aug. 5 | 2 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Archivist Heidi Sheldon examines the nation’s oldest military award through historical materials in this program from the Virginia War Memorial.

Fri., Aug. 6

Show

• Saved By The 90s | Fri., Aug. 6 | 8 p.m. | The National | $15 | Live music from a totally rad decade.
• Weekend Plans | Fri., Aug 6 | 8 p.m. | Dogwood Dell | Free | Enjoy jazz + soul as part of the 2021 Festival of Arts. 🎶
• In the Light of Led Zeppelin: A Symphonic Experience | Fri., Aug. 6 | 8 p.m. | Richmond Music Hall, 623 E. Main St. | $30 | It’s not a tribute; it’s an experience. 🎻
• Peekaboo w/ Space Wizard, Smoakland | Fri., Aug. 6 | 9 p.m. | The Broadberry, 2729 W. Broad St. | $20 | A night of dubstep beats. 🎧

Theatre

• Hot Models in Bikinis Presents: The Dinner Party | Fri., Aug. 6 | 7:30 p.m. | Firehouse Theatre, 1609 W. Broad St. | $10 advance, $15 day of | A night of sketch comedy in support of MAD RVA. 🦀

Outdoors

• Manchester Manifest First Fridays | Fri., Aug. 6 | 5-10 p.m. | 1309 Hull St. | Free | Bring the whole family to explore a variety of vendors with food, drinks + art for sale.
• Rhythm On The River | Fri., Aug. 6 | 6 p.m. | VMFA Sculpture Garden | Features music + spoken word performances as well as visual artists.

Sat., Aug. 7

Show

• Kadencia | Sat., Aug 7 | 8 p.m. | Dogwood Dell | Free | A free show as part of the 2021 Festival of Arts. 🎶
• Jack Willhite’s Rock & Roll Comedy Show | Sat., Aug. 7 | 9 p.m. | Another Round Bar and Grill, 7515 Brook Rd. | $10+ | High-energy parodies of your favorite rock acts. 🎸
• South Hill Banks | Sat., Aug. 7 | 9 p.m. | The Broadberry, 2720 W. Broad St. | $12+ | Come see a bluegrass group from right here in Richmond. 🪕

TryThis

• Beyonce vs. Rihanna Dance Party | Sat., Aug. 7 | 9 p.m. | The Canal Club, 1545 E. Cary St. | $10 | Find out if you’re more “Drunk in Love” or “Drunk on Love” at this track-for-track dance party battle. 🕺

Drink

• BrewHaHa | Sat., Aug. 7 | 6 p.m. | VMHC | $30 | Celebrate Virginia Craft Beer Month by sampling a wide variety of regional brews. 🍺
• HP Bar Crawl | Sat., Aug. 7 | 2-9 p.m. | Shockoe Bottom | $15-30 | Experience a Harry Potter-themed bar crawl with themed potion drinks + no cover charges at local venues. ⚡️

Film

• Free Willy | Sat., Aug. 7 | 10 a.m. | The Byrd Theatre | $5 | Enjoy a matinee screening for the whole family. 🍿

Talk

• Local authors panel: independent and self publishing | Sat., Aug. 7 | 11 a.m. | bbgb, 3003 W. Cary St. | Free | The event will also be available to livestream by those registered. 📚

Learn

• Women of Revolutionary Courage with Storyteller Denise Bennett | Sat., Aug. 7 | 1:30 p.m.| Historic St. John’s Church, 2401 E. Broad St. | $10 | Remember the ladies! Hear stories and period-accurate music.

ForKids

• Stories at the Museum: Bring Me Some Apples, and I’ll Make You a Pie | Sat., Aug. 7 | 10 a.m. | VMHC | $3+ | Pre-K and early elementary kids will love this read-aloud story time and related craft activity. 🍎

Sun., Aug. 8

Show

• NC 17, Xed Out, Dead Format | Sun., Aug. 8 | 8 p.m. | The Camel, 1621 W. Broad St. | $8 | Modern rock + punk.

Outdoors

• Carytown Watermelon Festival | Sun., Aug. 8 | 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | Carytown | Free entry | Experience the Watermelon Festival in its 39th year. 🍉
• VMFA Gospel Sunday in the Garden | Sun., Aug. 8 | 2 p.m. | VMFA Sculpture Garden | Free | Bring your own lawn chairs or blankets to listen to Gospel music provided by Aliyah the DJ. 🎶
• Mobile Soul Sunday | Sun., Aug. 8 | 12-7 p.m. | Byrd Park | 15 food trucks will gather for this event, presented by the Richmond Black Restaurant Experience.

Aug. 9-15

Mon., Aug. 9

Show

• The Whiskey Rebellion: Grateful Dead Night | Mon., Aug. 9 | 7:30 p.m. | Firehouse Theatre, 1609 W. Broad St. | $10+ | A bluegrass tribute to the music of Grateful Dead. 🎻

Biz

• Mini MBA Information Session | Mon., Aug. 9 | 12 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Learn about the University of Richmond certificate program designed for high-potential managers and professionals. 💻

Network

• Gather Presents Coworking Day | Mon., Aug. 9 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Gather Scott’s Addition, 2920 W. Broad St. | Free | Work in the coworking space free of charge + enjoy cookie treats from Sugar & Twine. 🍪

Tues., Aug. 10

Film

• Doctor Zhivago | Tues., Aug. 10 | 7 p.m. | The Byrd Theatre | $10 | See the 1965 classic on the big screen. 🍿

Talk

• David L. Robbins Book Launch | Tues., Aug. 10 | 6 p.m. | West End Branch Library, 5420 Patterson Ave. | Free | Celebrate the new novel “Isaac’s Beacon” with drinks, hors d’oeuvres + a book signing. 📚

Learn

• The Road to War in the Pacific | Tues., Aug. 10 | 2 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Christopher Kolakowski discusses the beginning of World War II in the Pacific at this program from the Virginia War Memorial.

TryThis

• Virtual Trivia: Can You Beat a Librarian? | Tues., Aug. 10 | 5:30 p.m. | Virtual, registration required | Free | Test your knowledge in a wide variety of subjects. 🧠

Wed., Aug. 11

Show

• The Oasis: a High Noon Summer Concert Series | Wed., Aug. 11 | 12 p.m. | The Valentine Garden, 1015 E. Clay St. | Free | Enjoy a relaxing afternoon with the woodwind chamber music of The Ginter Place Wind Trio. 🎶
• Innsbrook After Hours: Hackensaw Boys w/ Arlo McKinley | Wed., Aug. 11 | 5:30 p.m. | Innsbrook Pavilion, 4901 Lake Brook Dr. | $10+ | Get down with this central VA string band. 🎻

Family

• Smallfoot | Wed., Aug. 11 | 10 a.m. | The Byrd Theatre | $10 | Catch a matinee of this heartwarming animated tale. ❄️

Thurs., Aug. 12

Show

• Moon Hooch w/ Audacity Brass Band | Thurs., Aug. 12 | 8 p.m. | The Broadberry, 2729 W. Broad St. | $18+ | Groove along to this dance-oriented percussion and saxophone trio. 🎷
• Carver Commodore w/ Lobby Boy + Daney Jackson | Fri., Aug. 12 | 8 p.m. | Richmond Music Hall, 623 E. Main St. | $10 | Alt rock out of Florence, Alabama. 🎶

Drink

• Shockoe Sessions Live: Kyle Davis | Thurs., Aug. 12 | 7 p.m. | Hardywood Park Craft Brewery, 2410 Ownby Ln. | $15 | Music from a unique singer-songwriter + plenty of local brews. 🍺

Arts

• Summer Time! Meet the Artists | Thurs., Aug. 12 | 4-7 p.m. | SunTrust Gallery, 919 E. Main St. | Free | Get to know the 34 artists from Metropolitan Richmond Artists Association who created the Summer Time! exhibit. 🏝

Outdoors

• Flowers After 5 (Fidos Night) | Thurs., Aug. 12 | 5 p.m. | Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden | $14, members free | Bring your pup to enjoy music from Triple Crossing Jazz Project at the Bloemendaal House. 🐶

Fri., Aug. 13

Show

• An evening with PRINCE! | Fri., Aug. 13 | 8 p.m. | Dogwood Dell | Free | Let’s go crazy at this tribute to Prince, part of the 2021 Festival of Arts. 🎶
• Future Projektor, Hewolf, The Practitioner | Fri., Aug. 13 | The Camel, 1621 W. Broad St. | $8 | Instrumental metal from right here in Richmond.

Film

• Afrikana Film Festival Presents Daughters of the Dust | Fri., Aug. 13 | 8:30 p.m. | VMFA Pauley Center South Lawn | $8 | Bring a lawn chair or blanket for an outdoor screening of director Julie Dash’s seminal work. 🎥
• The Shining Double Feature | Fri., Aug. 13 | 7 p.m. | The Dark Room, second floor of The HofGarden | Free | A special Friday the 13th movie night, featuring Stephen King’s classic, played forwards ―and backwards.

Sat., Aug. 14

Show

• Southern Soul Music Festival | Sat., Aug. 14 | 8 p.m. | Altria Theater | $82+ | Richmond’s first Southern Soul Music Festival will feature Tucka, Pokey Bear, Ronnie Bell, Lebrado, and Omar Cunningham. 🎶
• Kendall Street Company w/ Pipesleeve | Sat., Aug. 14 | 9 p.m. | The Broadberry, 2729 W. Broad St. | $18+ | Jam out with these alt-rockers based out of Charlottesville. 🎸
• Mighty Joshua | Fri., Aug. 13 | 8 p.m. | Dogwood Dell | Free | Enjoy some reggae as part of the Festival of Arts.
• Oddities and Curiosity Expo | Sat., Aug. 14 | 10 a.m. | Greater Richmond Convention Center | Free | An event for all things strange and otherworldly 👻

Film

• Movies on the Island: Black Panther | Sat., Aug. 14 | 8:30 p.m. | Brown’s Island | $5 | A superhero showing + treats from Westray Ice-Cream and Ryan’s Kettle Corn. 🍿

WaterCooler

• Richmond Kickers vs. New England Revolution | Sat., Aug. 14 | 6:30 p.m. | City Stadium | $9+ | ProTip: Get there early for Happy Hour 5-6 p.m. with $5 Hat Trick IPAs. ⚽️

Sun., Aug. 15

Show

• Classical Incarnations | Sun., Aug. 15 | 8 p.m. | The HofGarden, 2818 W. Broad St. | Free | Experience a classical variety show from Classical Revolution RVA.
• Whiskey Myers | Sun., Aug. 15 | 7:30 p.m. | Richmond Raceway Complex, 600 E. Laburnum Ave. | $32+ | Country rock at Virginia Credit Union Live.

Aug. 16-22

Mon., Aug. 16

Film

• Time Bandits | Mon., Aug. 16 | 7 p.m. | The Byrd Theatre | $10 | Catch Terry Gilliam’s surreal comedy on the big screen. 🍿
• “Iron Jawed Angels” Viewing and Discussion | Mon., Aug. 16 | 10:30 a.m. | Gellman Room - Main Library, 101 E. Franklin St. | Free | Dr. Kathryn Roe Coker will lead a discussion about the history of women’s suffrage as part of the Law Library Lunch & Learn program.

Tues., Aug. 17

Show

• An Evening with the Wood Brothers | Tues., Aug. 17 | 7:30 p.m. | Brown’s Island | $30+ | Enjoy folk tunes, draft beer + canned cocktails. 🎶

Learn

• SolarizeRVA Informational Webinar | Tues., Aug. 17 | 7 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Take the uncertainty out of your solar power journey. ☀️

Wed., Aug. 18

Show

• The Oasis: a High Noon Summer Concert Series | Wed., Aug. 18 | 12 p.m. | The Valentine Garden, 1015 E. Clay St. | Free | Rodney “The Soul Singer” Stith will bring Motown to the garden. 🎶
• Innsbrook After Hours: Fear of Music | Wed., Aug. 18 | 5:30 p.m. | Innsbrook Pavilion, 4901 Lake Brook Dr. | $15+ | Innsbrook must be the place for a tribute to the Talking Heads.
• Kendall Marvel w/ Leah Blevins | Wed., Aug. 18 | 8 p.m. | Richmond Music Hall, 623 E. Main St. | $15 | Singer-songwriter Kendell Marvel brings his outlaw country to Richmond.

Theater

• The Zombie Life: A Seminar for Humans Seeking Conversion | Wed., Aug. 18 | 7:30 p.m. | Firehouse Theatre, 1609 W. Broad St. | $33 | Get your tickets to the world premiere of this self-help seminar performance. Show runs through Aug. 29. 🧟

Talk

• Elvatrice Belsches: An Overview of Black Women in Virginia and the Battle for the Ballot | Wed., Aug. 18 | 6 p.m. | Gellman Room - Main Library, 101 E. Franklin St. | Free | Local public historian Elvatrice Belsches discusses Virginia’s Black female suffragists as part of the Law Library Lunch & Learn program.

Network

• The Five O’Clock Belles | Wed., Aug. 18 | 4-7 p.m. | Brambly Park Winery, 1708 Belleville St. | $57 | An all-women business networking event + wine and tacos 🍷

ForKids

• Pictures at the Protest | Wed., Aug. 18 | 11 a.m. | Virtual | Free | The VMHC online summer book club returns to The Virginia Mysteries series. Registration required. 📚

Thurs., Aug. 19

Show

• Bonnie Bishop | Thurs., Aug. 19 | 8 p.m. | Richmond Music Hall, 623 E. Main St. | $15 | An evening of Americana, country + soul with a Grammy-winning artist. 🎶

Talk

• Stifling the Scream: The Dirt in the Dirty South | Thurs., Aug. 19 | 6:30 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Valerie Cassel Oliver will be in conversation with Dr. Fred Moten at this VMFA program. Registration required.
• A Fire in the Wilderness | Thurs., Aug. 19 | 12 p.m. | VMHC | Free | Members can reserve in-person tickets for this discussion of the first battle between Ulysses S. Grant and Robert E. Lee. The event will also be livestreamed on Facebook and YouTube.

Outdoors

• Flowers After 5 | Thurs., Aug. 19 | 5 p.m. | Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden | $14, members free | Brass in Pocket will share the music of the Pretenders. 🌸

Fri., Aug. 20

Show

• Beers & Banjos: Travis Randy of the Hot Seats | Fri., Aug. 20 | 6 p.m. | The Camel | $5 | Enjoy some early-evening stringband music. 🪕
• Rebekah Rafferty & The Wakes | Fri., Aug. 20 | 9 p.m. | The Camel | $8 | The show will also feature Prabir Trio + The Great Beforetimes.
• The Barons, Tiny Lights | Fri., Aug. 20 | 8 p.m. | The Broadberry, 2729 W. Broad St. | $10+ | Raw, catchy rock and roll out of Charlottesville. 🎸

Dance

• City Dance Theatre | Fri., Aug. 20 | 8:30 p.m. | Dogwood Dell | Free | Part of the 2021 Festival of Arts. 💃

Talk

• Bodies of Music, Songs of Magic: Black Music’s American Story | Fri., Aug. 20 | 6:30 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Experience a multimedia presentation from the VMFA which explores the central role Black music played in American history. Registration required.

Sat., Aug. 21

TryThis

• Drag Brunch | Sat., Aug. 21 | 12 p.m. | Richmond Music Hall at Capital Ale House, 623 E. Main St. | $20+ | Indulge in a boozy brunch and watch the show, hosted by Chicki Parm + featuring Queens Melanin Monroe, Jack Trade + Layla Monroe. 🥂
• Best Night Ever | Sat., Aug. 21 | 9:30 p.m. | Canal Club, 1545 E. Cary St. | $15+ | Bring out your inner Directioner at this boy-band-fueled dance party.

Show

• Ruby and Jay | Sat., Aug. 21 | 6 p.m. | Hardywood Park Craft Brewery | Free | Listen to “The Songs You Forgot You Loved” performed by the daughter-father duo.
• Palm Palm | Sat., Aug. 21 | 8 p.m. | The Camel | $10 | Catch the second of 4 their shows at The Camel, featuring Shagwüf.
• Plunky | Sat., Aug. 21 | 8 p.m. | Dogwood Dell | Free | A night of jazz fusion at the Festival of Arts. 🎷
• White Ford Bronco: The All 90s Band | Sat., Aug. 21 | 8 p.m. | The Broadberry, 2729 W. Broad St. | $12+ | Dance along to tunes from this DC-based cover band.
• Brambly After Dark: Deau Eyes | Sat., Aug. 21 | 9 p.m. | Brambly Park Winery | $10-50 | Richmond-based siren-like indie rock.

ForKids

• Stories at the Museum: Worst of Friends | Sat., Aug. 21 | 10 a.m. | VMHC | $3+ | Pre-K and early elementary kids will love this read-aloud story time and related craft activity. 📖

Sun., Aug. 22

Show

• The Upside | Sun., Aug. 22| 3 p.m. | Main Line Brewery | Free | The band makes their Main Line debut playing rock classics.
• Richmond Concert Band presents: Dear John | Sun., Aug. 22 | 6 p.m. | Dogwood Dell | Free | A tribute to music composed or inspired by people named John at the Festival of Arts. 🎶

Outdoors

• Carytown Farmers Market | Sun., Aug. 22 | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | City Stadium | Free | Shop local + stock up on fresh produce. 🍓

Aug. 23-29

Mon., Aug. 23

Biz

• Mini MBA Information Session | Mon., Aug. 23 | 5 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Learn about the University of Richmond certificate program designed for high-potential managers and professionals. 💻

Tues., Aug. 24

Drink

• BINGO Night | Tues., Aug. 24 | 7 p.m. | Väsen Brewing Company, 3331 Moore St. | Free | Grab a brew + a bingo board. 🍺

Talk

• We’re Talking Generations: Diverse Representation in Children’s Literature | Tues., Aug. 24 | 4 p.m. | Virtual, RSVP | Free | The Library of Virginia will facilitate a conversation about cultural representation in children’s literature. 📚

ForKids

• Duct Tape Crafting for Teens and Tweens | Tues., Aug. 24 | 3 p.m. | West End Branch Library Meeting Room A, 5420 Patterson Ave. | Free | Make a pencil pouch, cell phone case, or flower-topped pen just in time for back-to-school.

Wed., Aug. 25

Show

• The Oasis: a High Noon Summer Concert Series | Wed., Aug. 25 | 12 p.m. | The Valentine Garden, 1015 E. Clay St. | Free | Jazz from Michael Hawkins & The Brotherhood + special guest Nickey McMullen. 🎶
• Dropkick Murphys + Rancid | Wed., Aug. 25 | 7 p.m. | Richmond Raceway Complex, 600 E. Laburnum Ave. | $39+ | See the quintessential Boston punk group at Virginia Credit Union Live. 🎸
• Innsbrook After Hours: Flow Tribe w/ Joslyn & The Sweet Compression | Wed., Aug. 25 | 5:30 p.m. | Innsbrook Pavilion, 4901 Lake Brook Dr. | $15+ | American funk rock based out of New Orleans. 🎶
• One Way Out | Wed., Aug. 25 | 7 p.m. | Canal Club, 1545 E. Cary St. | $8 | The young DC rockers will take the stage at this all ages show.

Learn

• State of the James Part 2: The Impacts of Climate Change | Wed., Aug. 25 | 5 p.m. | Virtual, RSVP | Free | Learn about how climate change will impact the James River watershed from the James River Association. 🌊

Talk

• First Chapters Book Discussion | Wed., Aug. 25 | 7 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Listen to a reading and discuss the first chapter of “Hummingbird Salamander” by Jeff Vandermeer. 📚

TryThis

• Get Crafty Together: Origami Photo Frames | Wed., Aug. 25 | 4:30 p.m. | Virtual | Free | ProTip: reserve your craft kit + pick it up in advance of the Zoom meeting tutorial.

Thurs., Aug. 26

Show

• Drive-By Truckers | Thurs., Aug. 26 | 8 p.m. | Richmond Raceway Complex, 600 E. Laburnum Ave. | $25 | Alternative country/rock at Virginia Credit Union Live.
• The Dude Ranch, The Great Heights Band & Geek RVA | Thurs., Aug. 26 | 8 p.m. | The Broadberry, 2729 W. Broad St. | $10+ | Enjoy an evening of tributes to Blink-182, Weezer + Smashing Pumpkins. 🎶

Outdoors

• Ram Fest | Thurs., Aug. 26 | 4-7 p.m. | The Diamond | Free | Kick off the VCU Athletics season with carnival-style games, a beer garden + local eats. 🐏
• Flowers After 5 (Fidos Night) | Thurs., Aug. 26 | 5 p.m. | Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden | $14, members free | Bring your pup to enjoy music from Paul Urban & Friends at the Bloemendaal House. 🐶

Talk

• Brent Tarter: On Equal Terms With Men | Thurs., Aug. 26 | 6 p.m. | Gellman Room - Main Library, 101 E. Franklin St. | Free | Historian Brent Tarter will lead a discussion about the history of women’s suffrage in Virginia as part of the Law Library Lunch & Learn program.

Fri., Aug. 27

Show

• Greensky Bluegrass | Fri., Aug. 27 | 7 p.m. | Maymont | $25+ | Bluegrass mavericks out of Kalamazoo, MI. 🪕
• Yes And | Fri., Aug. 27 | 8 p.m. | Dogwood Dell | Free | Part of the 2021 Festival of Arts. 🎶

Shop

• Ashland Fourth Fridays | Fri. Aug. 27 | 5-7 p.m. | Downtown Ashland, performances at the intersection of Robinson + Center St. | Free | Check out the sidewalk sales, art exhibits + live music to start your weekend. 🛍

Arts

• Closing Day: In Front of Nature | Fri., Aug. 27 | all day | Reynolds Gallery, 1514 W. Main St. | Free | Catch this exhibition of oil paintings by Samuel Bjorklund before it closes. 🖼

Film

• “Sirena’s Gallery” Feature Film Screening | Fri., Aug. 27 | 7 p.m. | The Byrd Theatre | $10 | Get your tickets for this limited-seating premiere of a film directed by Christine Sloan Stoddard. 🎥

Sat., Aug. 28

Show

• Zack Artis | Sat., Aug. 28 | 6:30 p.m. | Isley Brewing Company, 1715 Summit Ave. | Free | Unwind with a drink + live music from guitarist Zack Artis.
• It’s Still Safe 2 Laugh | Sat., Aug. 28 | 6 p.m. | The National | $45+ | A night of comedy with Burpie, AG White + Mope Williams, featuring Antoine Scott.
• No BS! Brass w/ E 33rd | Sat., Aug. 28 | 9 p.m. | The Broadberry, 2729 W. Broad St. | $15+ | Get in on some heart-pounding energy + uncontrollable dancing. 🎺

Outdoors

• KOS | Sat., Aug. 28 | 8 p.m. | Dogwood Dell | Free | Part of the 2021 Festival of Arts. 🎶
• Crabs, Beers & Spirits by the James | Sat., Aug. 28 | 12-7 p.m. | Brown’s Island | 10+ | Experience an all-you-can-eat crab fest + live music from Testiphy, MASHUP, and HD BAND. 🦀

WaterCooler

• Richmond Kickers vs. North Carolina FC | Sat., Aug. 28 | 6:30 p.m. | City Stadium | $9+ | ProTip: Get there early for Happy Hour 5-6 p.m. with $5 Hat Trick IPAs. ⚽️

Talk

• Big Stone Gap | Sat., Aug. 28 | 10:30 a.m. | VMHC | Free | Participate in a free book club conversation about Big Stone Gap by Adriana Trigiani. 📚

Sun., Aug. 29

Show

• The Oasis: a Sunday Music Matinee | Sun., Aug. 29 | 2:30 p.m. | The Valentine Garden, 1015 E. Clay St. | Free | Let the Funk Masters soundtrack your Sunday afternoon. 🎶
• VCU Health Orchestra Concert Band | Sun., Aug. 29 | 8 p.m. | Dogwood Dell | Free | Part of the 2021 Festival of Arts. 🎻

Outdoors

• Shockoe Taco | Sun., Aug. 29 | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | 17th St. Market | Free entry | Music, drinks + tacos. 🌮

Learn

• Closing Day: Mental Health Mind Matters Exhibit | Sun., Aug. 29 | all day | Science Museum of Virginia | $10 | Catch this immersive touring exhibition before it leaves Richmond. 🧠

Aug. 30-31

Mon., Aug. 30

TryThis

• A Real Salsa Social | Mon., Aug. 30 | 7 p.m. | Three Notch’d Brewing Company – RVA Collab House, 2930 W. Broad St. | $6 | A can’t-miss night of craft beer, dancing + cheesecake bites. 💃

Outdoor

• 2021 RVA Fishing Camp | Mon., Aug. 30 - Sept. 3 | 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. | Forest Hill Park | $575 | Kids 9-14 can finish up their summer learning the process of how to fish, from rigging rods to driving boats in local rivers. 🐟

Tues., Aug. 31

TryThis

• Salsa and Bachata Tuesday | Tues., Aug. 31 | 7 p.m. | Canon & Draw Brewing Company, 1529 W. Main St. | $5+ | Participate in a lesson then bring your new skills to the dance floor with DJ El Duro. 💃
• Tango Tuesdays | Tues., Aug. 3 | 9 p.m. | Therapy, 1419 E. Cary St. | Free, RSVP | Let loose at Tango Tuesdays in Shockoe with sounds by DJ Joel the King.

Outdoors

• Birdhouse Farmers Market | Tuesdays through Nov. 30 | 3-6:30 p.m.| 1507 Grayland Ave. | Free | Protip: The Birdhouse Online Market is active all year, and both this in-person event and online markets take SNAP benefits.

Film

• Back to the Future | Tues. Aug. 31 | 7-10 p.m. | The Byrd Theatre | $8 | Feel the power of love again at this special showing. 🍿