What to know

• TSA | According to the Richmond International website + iFly.com, it takes ~12 minutes to get through during off-peak hours and ~15 minutes during peak hours (5-7 p.m).
• Map it out | If you’re like us and need to completely visualize a place before you step foot inside, these maps of the entire airport will be your saving grace.
• Food and drink | Sit down at the Cross Grain Brewhouse for a pint + a Maymont Salad with grilled chicken and tomato balsamic.
• Reminder | By May 3, 2023, you will need a REAL ID to board commercial flights in the US.
• Flight status | While we recommend staying updated via your respective airline, you can also check the airport’s dashboard.

Parking, shuttles, and rideshare

• Short term parking | $2/hour
• Daily parking garage | $12/day
• Economy parking | $7/day
• Valet | $25/day

• Lyft + Uber | Rideshare | Follow the green signs with the company logos to find your pick up location.
• James River Transportation | Private Sedan Service | Designed for military travelers
• GRTC | Bus system | Fares are still free for any bus route and the 7A or 7B will get you to the airport.

• Garden Glow | Fri., Oct. 14 - Sun., Oct. 23 | 6:30-10 p.m. | Maymont, 1700 Hampton St, Richmond | $7.00 - $17.00 | Starting at sunset, dramatic lighting transforms Maymont’s Japanese and Italian Gardens into a magical experience for all ages.
• Virginia Opera presents “The Valkyrie” | Fri., Oct. 14, Sun., Oct. 16 | 8 p.m. | Carpenter Theatre at Dominion Energy Center, 600 E Grace St, Richmond | $20.00 - $110.00 | Following the production of “Das Rheingold” last year, Virginia Opera continues the Norse mythology saga with a story about powerful gods.

• Give Back & Bingo Night | Sat., Oct. 15 | 5-9 p.m. | Intermission Beer Company, 10089 Brook Rd., Unit A, Glen Allen | Free | Bring cash to buy bingo cards — proceeds will be donated to CultureWorks.
• Richmond Kickers: Fan Appreciation Night | Sat., Oct. 15 | 6:30 p.m. | City Stadium, 3201 Maplewood Ave, Richmond | $15.00 | Richmonders are invited to cheer on the Kickers during the last home match of the regular season.*

• Carnifex | Sun., Oct. 16 | 6 p.m. | The National, 708 E. Broad St., Richmond | $25.00 | Get ready for a night of hard rock on the Dead In My Arms 15 Year Anniversary Tour.
• Celebration of Dance | Sun., Oct. 16 | 2 p.m. | Alice Jepson Theatre, Richmond | Free | RSVP for a night of music and performances hosted by the UR Department of Theatre and Dance.

• Fall is for Planting Composting Class | Mon., Oct. 17 | 6-7 p.m. | RPL West End Branch, 5420 Patterson Ave., Richmond | Free | Learn about the city’s new composting initiative with Kate Rivara and Compost RVA.

• “Dear Evan Hansen” | Tue., Oct. 18 - Sun., Oct. 23 | 7:30 p.m. | Altria Theater, 6 N Laurel St, Richmond | $44.00 | The Tony-winning musical comes to Broadway in Richmond.
• Sol Roots | Tue., Oct. 18 | 7 p.m. | In Your Ear Studios, 1813 E Broad St, Richmond | $0.00 - $10.00 | Grab an in-person ticket or catch the Shockoe Sessions Live show on YouTube.

• 72º | Sunny | 5% chance of rain

• City Council has approved the conversion of the Shenandoah Building into a new boutique hotel. The still unnamed Fan District hotel is planning to have 70 rooms + an in-house restaurant. Construction is expected to begin in 2023. 🧱 (Richmond BizSense)

• Thermo Fisher Scientific has opened a new lab in Henrico County. It takes the place of a former "Toys R Us" facility and will hold 240 employees. The company says it plans to hire 500+ more people over the next three years while it works on therapeutics and vaccines. (ABC8 News)

• 230,000. That’s how many people went to the Richmond Folk Festival last weekend — the highest attendance the three-day festival has ever recorded. The Bucket Brigade, a group that collects donations throughout the festival, received about $125,000 from attendees. 🎺 (Richmond Times-Dispatch)

• Two local basketballers — one Ram and one Spider — both made the Atlantic 10 Men’s Basketball Preseason First Team roster. VCU’s Ace Baldwin Jr. (G) and UR’s Tyler Burton (F) are both returning upperclassmen. VCU Basketball sits at No. 3 on the Preseason Poll; UR is No. 8. 🏀

• Bring your costume and your Halloween spirit to the Science Museum After Dark: Spooky Science event this Fri., Oct. 21 from 5-8 p.m. See live demos of chemical reactions, create your own trick-or-treat pumpkin, or check out The Dome. Guests can buy museum admission to attend. 🎃

• Applications are now open for The Better Housing Coalition Young Professionals Board. The BHCyp focuses on diversifying and improving housing affordability across Richmond. Orientation starts in January and new members are expected to attend six meetings a year.

• Nominations are open for the 2022 RPS Shines Awards. The school system is looking to recognize teachers and staff who uplift students and the community. Teachers of the Year from 2020 + 2021 will be recognized at the event later this year. Submit nominations by Wed., Oct. 19. 🏆
• The University of Mary Washington can help you on your journey to earning your bachelor’s degree. UMW offers transfer scholarships ranging from $1,000-4,000 for in-state students and up to $8,000 for out-of-state students. Interested? Apply by Sat., Oct. 15 (yes, that’s tomorrow) for transfer student spring admission.*

• Today is the last day to head to the upcoming entertainment venue, The Park RVA, for its major hiring event. Stop by 2601 Durham St. from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. to apply for full time or part time positions with benefits. The Park has yet to announce its opening date.

• DYK that our bodies rely on prebiotics to support the trillions of healthy probiotics in our gut? Enter: ODYSSEY Prebiotic Protein Bars. Each bar contains prebiotic fiber and up to 16 grams of protein. Bonus: They comes in delicious flavors like Mint Chocolate Brownie and Vanilla Blueberry.*

• The coastal village of Mystic, CT might just be the perfect getaway, especially if you stay in this secluded mid-century modern home near historic downtown. Enjoy the fall foliage on Mystic’s hiking trails, nearby beaches and coves, plus pop into the pizzeria that inspired “Mystic Pizza.” 🍕*