We’ve gathered events from all across the city of Richmond coming up in September + beyond. | @stabomediaphotography
You asked, we’re answering. A new and improved RICtoday events calendar is here.
Or maybe you didn’t realize we even had an events calendar — consider this your ticket to the most fun and relevant events in Richmond, including:
RVA Reggae Jerk Fest | Sat., Sept. 3 | 12-9:30 p.m. | Brown’s Island | $10+ | Try out Caribbean cuisine, rum drinks + shop local vendors. 🥘
Senior Sip and Paint | Sun., Sept. 4 | 1 p.m. | Pollard Park, 3001 Chamberlayne Ave. | Free, RSVP | Grab a drink + a brush to create something new. 🎨
Storytime in the Garden | Every Friday + Saturday | 10 a.m. | Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden | $17, members free | Bring the kids to listen to a story about plants, bugs + nature. 📖
ICA Fall ’22 Season Premiere | Fri., Sept. 9 | 6-9 p.m. | Institute for Contemporary Art | Free, RSVP | Explore three new exhibits with live music, food trucks + a cash bar. 🎉
The Veil Best Friend Fest | Sun., Sept. 11 | 12-4 p.m. | The Veil Brewing Co., 1301 Roseneath Rd. | Celebrate your pup with doggie pools, ice cream, and pints for the people. 🐶
As Richmonders ourselves, we love making sure that the River City has access to the most robust, relevant, and hyperlocal events calendar possible. In part, we rely on readers like you to keep us in the loop — start submitting your events now. (Just like before, you can add your event to our calendar for free, but we’ve also added a few new paid promotional opportunities to take advantage of as well, starting at just $15.)
Your friendly neighborhood City Editors (👋 that’s us, Katie + Robin) can often be found at the newest restaurant openings, baseball games, festivals, and fairs — see what we’re up to in the Wrap section below or by following us on Instagram @theRICtoday.
The 1807 Treason Trial Court End Tour | Fri., Sept. 2 + Sat., Sept. 3 | Times vary | John Marshall House, 818 E. Marshall St. | $25 | Learn the history of one of the first legal spectacles in America with the experts at the John Marshall House + the Valentine’s Wickham House.
Horror Trivia Night | Fri., Sept. 2 | 7-9 p.m. | Strangeways Brewing, 2277A Dabney Rd. | Free entry | Test your knowledge of creepy-crawlies, gore + the paranormal. 👻
Saturday
The Amazing Acro-Cats | Sat., Sept. 3 | 3-10 p.m. | Dominion Energy Center | $33+ | The Rock City Rescue Acro-Cats, featured in the Netflix series “Cat People,” will perform tricks. 🐱
Cris Jacobs | Sat., Sept. 3 | 1 p.m. | River City Roll, 939 Myers St. | $10 | Kick off the Labor Day Weekend Festival with some Baltimore bluegrass.
PopUp RVA at The Diamond | Sat., Sept. 3 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | The Diamond | Free entry | The largest weekly vendor market is back with dozens of artisans, food trucks + live music.
Sunday
Books & Brews | Sun., Sept. 4 | 4-6 p.m. | Intermission Beer Co., 10089 Brook Rd. | Free | Talk about books and drink beer with no assigned reading required. 📚
We have amonthly guide filled with events + activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.
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Henrico Public Works crews are slowing speed limits on 100+ roads across the county. Newly changed signs will have orange flags and a placard saying “New Regulation.” Investigate which impacted roads are dropping speeds for pedestrian safety. ⚠️ (ABC8 News)
Biz
Carvana plans to hire ~200 more people to its team at a new inspection station in Chesterfield County by the end of 2022. The general manager says those employees will help run three production lines which can produce 160 cars a week. 🚗 (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
Sports
The channel CW Richmond (65.1 on cable) will be the home for several Virginia Union + other HBCU football games this fall. Each game will have an hour-long pregame show. Scan the schedule that includes VUU’s match-up against Virginia State in November. 🏈 (NBC12)
Holiday
Riverfront Canal Cruises announced special Eerie Canal Halloween Cruises for Sat., Oct. 29. Boats will leave every half hour from 5-8:30 p.m. Guides will tell spooky Richmond stories as the guests sail through dark waters. Admission is $6 + kids get a candy treat. 🎃
Ranked
Richmond Magazine has released its Best and Worst of Richmond lists online. Categories include News & Media, Places & Spaces, Food & Drink, Culture, Community and Classes + Shopping & Services. Pro tip: Catch a mention of RICtoday in “Best local email newsletter.”
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TRANSIT
All aboard the Amtrak 🚆
Amtrak ridership increases in Richmond, VA
Richmond’s Main Street Station | Photo by @aerowingva
According to the Richmond Times Dispatch, the Virginia Passenger Rail Authority has reported increases in Amtrak ridership over the past three years, largely due to regional route expansion.
Editor’s pick: First off, welcome to the new RICtoday. Isn’t she pretty?
Second, Amtrak is a true transit Editor’s Pick. My friends and I often make connections between Richmond’s Main Street Station, Baltimore’s BWI + DC’s Union Station. I always bring my visitors some Soul Taco or Bryant’s Cider after the four hour ride.
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