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Plan Ahead: 20+ January 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.
December 30, 2025
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Elise Steele
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Food
Restaurant roundup: New and coming-soon to Richmond
Try out these new places and see what to look forward to in the River City’s restaurant scene.
December 29, 2025
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Elise Steele
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City
Gilpin Court art installation unveiled + redevelopment plan set in motion
Over the past few days, Gilpin Court has made headlines with two new community-shaping developments.
December 17, 2025
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Elise Steele
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City
26 reader questions for 2026 in Richmond, VA
Let us know what River City news we should cover in 2026.
December 17, 2025
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Elise Steele
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Events
Fact or fiction: Watch “National Treasure” with local historians at the VMHC
The Virginia Museum of History and Culture will host a screening of “National Treasure” with live commentary from studious staff.
December 16, 2025
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Elise Steele
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Food
Sub Rosa Bakery reopening Dec. 16, one year after building fire
Just over one year after a fire caused the beloved local bakery to close, Sub Rosa is ready to open its doors once again.
December 15, 2025
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Elise Steele
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Culture
Unwrap these 5 gifts given to the city of Richmond
These gifts are way better than a Jelly of the Month Club membership.
December 11, 2025
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Staff
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Culture
The ultimate guide to holiday lights in Richmond
Read our list and check it twice to see how to get the most out of holiday illuminations in RVA.
December 11, 2025
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Events
10 New Year’s Eve events to ring in 2026
Usher in the new year, from noon to midnight, with these parties around Richmond.
December 10, 2025
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Elise Steele
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Sports
4 Tha Culture: VCU + UR to join milestone hoops showcase in Henrico
In its debut year, the 4 Tha Culture Holiday Classic invites six Division 1 women’s basketball teams to celebrate culture and talent.
December 9, 2025
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Elise Steele