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Experience artoberVA in Richmond, VA
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The RESONATE Podcast Festival at the VPM + ICA Community Media Center is part of artoberVA. | Photo by David Hunter Hale
October is artoberVA for the Greater Richmond Region. The month-long celebration of arts + culture organized by CultureWorks brings a variety of events — from exhibits to film screenings to a citywide scavenger hunt.

🎨 #ArtsHuntRVA | Every day | All day | Register to hunt down different arts + culture organizations around Richmond. Scan the QR codes at each location to see exclusive content and win prizes.

🛍 Oakwood Arts Community Yard Sale | Sat., Oct. 8 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | 3511 P St. | Free entry | Shop from a selection of cameras, books, games, and decor, or sign up to set up a table of your own.

📷 Camera Club of Richmond Meeting | Wed., Oct. 12 | 7 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Connect with other photography fans at this Zoom gathering.

📻 “The War of The Worlds” | Sun., Oct. 16 | 7:30 p.m. | Firehouse Theatre, 1609 W. Broad St. | $10+ | Voice actors + sound effects artists will be center stage to perform one of the most famous radio plays of all time.

📚 The Creative State of Our Union | Thurs., Oct. 20 | 6 p.m. | Virtual | Free, RSVP | A panel of regional writers + poets will convene at this Library of VA event.

Explore the artoberVA calendar for more in person + virtual events.
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Today
  • Lunch Break Science: “Reptiles and Amphibians Native to the Richmond Area” | Wed., Oct. 5 | 12-12:45 p.m. | Science Museum of Virginia, 2500 W. Broad St., Richmond | Free | Travis Anthony, former president of the Virginia Herpetological Society, will discuss the reptiles and amphibians native to the Richmond area.
  • “Scream” | Wed., Oct. 5 | 7 p.m. | The Byrd Theatre, 2908 W Cary St, Richmond | $8.00 | See the killer cult classic on the big screen.
Thursday
  • Community Health & the Built Environment | Thu., Oct. 6 | 6-8 p.m. | Institute for Contemporary Art, 601 W Broad St, Richmond | Free | Five presenters will share their research into disrupting systemic inequities in Richmond.
  • Death Cab for Cutie | Thu., Oct. 6 | 7:30 p.m. | Richmond Raceway, 600 E. Laburnum Ave, Richmond | $38.00 | See the American rock band at Virginia Credit Union LIVE!
Friday
  • Richmond Folk Festival | Fri., Oct. 7 - Sun., Oct. 9 | 6:30-10 p.m. | Brown’s Island, S. 7th St., Richmond | Free | The 18th anniversary of one of VA’s largest festivals will have live music, food + vendors from around the world.
Saturday
  • Richmond Night Market | Sat., Oct. 8 | 5-9 p.m. | 17th Street Market, 100 N. 17th St., Richmond | Free | Head to Shockoe Bottom for local vendors, live music, art + community.
Sunday
  • R.E.S.P.E.C.T | Sun., Oct. 9 | 7 p.m. | Altria Theater, 6 N Laurel St, Richmond | $28.50 | Witness the ultimate tribute to the Queen of Soul.
Monday
  • History Happy Hour: Mockery by Mail | Mon., Oct. 10 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Capital Ale House, 623 E Main St, Richmond | Free | Discover the everyday humor of the Civil War Era at this American Civil War Museum event.

We have a monthly 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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Chesapeake Bank partners with local communities to host service projects and events. | Photo provided by Chesapeake Bank, Member FDIC, Equal Housing Lender.
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In addition to offering top-notch financial care to individuals, Chesapeake Bank partners with local businesses to hold community events that give back to RIC, as well as powering The Buck Stays Here, a directory introducing Richmonders to local small businesses (think: your guide to guilt-free shopping).*
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Weather
  • 67º | Cloudy | 17% chance of rain
Closing
  • This Friday will be the last day to eat at Sisters Cafe in Southside. The restaurant is shutting down at its 606 E. Commerce Rd. location after 23 years in business.
Coming Soon
  • A local couple is bringing a LEGO toy shop to the West End. The Bricks & Minifigs franchise location should open sometime this winter.
Edu
  • The Richmond School Board voted in favor of a motion to address the division’s reading, math, and science curricula at its Monday meeting. Working groups made up of teachers, administrators, and subject area specialists will be formed to develop a three-year plan. 🍎 (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
Drink
  • The owners of Short Pump Town Center filed a request with the Virginia ABC for a commercial lifestyle center license. If granted, it would allow patrons of the mall’s restaurants which serve alcohol to take their beverages around common areas of the property. 🍷 (Richmond BizSense)
Festival
  • Gallery5 is hosting the “Carnival of 5 Fires” this Fri., Oct. 7 starting at 5 p.m. The First Friday kickoff event will feature live music, a group art show, local vendors + tarot readings. The block party will shut down Brook Road from the gallery to GWARbar. 🔥
  • The Scott’s Addition Pumpkin Festival will return to Arthur Ashe Boulevard on Sat., Oct. 15 from 12-6 p.m. There will be costume contests for humans + pets, live music throughout the day, and a River City Roll afterparty from 2-9 p.m. 🎃
Outdoors
  • Reforest Richmond is hosting plen-tree of events for ArborDayRVA. The week-long celebration of all things trees will take place Sat., Oct. 15-Sun., Oct. 23. Sign up for a rain barrel workshop, get your hands dirty at a volunteer day, or tune in to an urban forestry seminar. Explore the schedule. 🌲
Sports
  • Kickers goalkeeper Akira Fitzgerald became the first in the league to make 100+ saves in a single season over the weekend. We want to make sure that you’re catching all the sports coverage you need — tell us what kind of sports content you want to see in RICtoday. ⚽️
Holiday
  • Yesterday evening saw the beginning of Yom Kippur, the “Day of Atonement” and holiest day of the Jewish calendar. RPS schools + offices are closed today.
Finance
  • Raise your hand if you’ve ever been personally victimized by your savings account. 🙋‍♀️ Chesapeake Banking’s personal account options make saving easy. Pro tip: Designate a certain amount or percentage to be automatically deposited from your paycheck so you don’t even get a chance to miss it.*
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Plan your leaf peeping 🍂

Where to see fall foliage around Richmond
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You don’t have to leave the city to see fall colors. | Photo by @jwill584 on Instagram
Fall foliage is set to peak in the next few weeks in Central VA. Don’t leaf your planning until its too late — use our guide to where to watch the leaves change based on how far you want to travel.

🍂 Stay in the city

Take a walk down Monument Avenue, wander through Byrd, Bryan, or Forest Hill Park, or set up a picnic at Maymont. Bike or walk along the Capital Trail or visit Hollywood Cemetery.

🍂 Down for a day trip

Pocahontas State Park is a quick getaway, just south of the Chesterfield Airport. Head west to High Bridge Trail State Park (~1 hr drive) or Natural Bridge State Park (~2 hr drive) for scenic views.

Pro tip: If you’re heading towards the mountains, the time to travel is now — the estimated peak is in early October.

Click the button below for the full fall guide.
LOOK AT THE LEAVES
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Today’s issue was written by Robin.

Editor’s pick: I’m looking forward to the Folk Fest this weekend. Fingers crossed there’s no rain. 🪕

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