Happy Birthday VCU 🎂

Warm and fuzzy 🐏

All the alumni 🎓

Making the grade 📚

History within its walls 🏫

Hitting the court 🏀

Health heroes 🏥

Ghouls on campus 👻

• Dominion Energy Charity Classic | Thu., Oct. 20 - Sun., Oct. 23 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | The Country Club of Virginia, 709 S. Gaskins Road, Richmond | $15.00 - $45.00 | Kids under 18, military personnel + health care professionals receive complimentary grounds admission to this golf tournament.
• Trivia Night | Thu., Oct. 20 - Thu., Dec. 29 | 7-9 p.m. | Intermission Beer Company, 10089 Brook Road, Unit A, Glen Allen | $6.00 | Gather your team, stock up on brews + snacks, and get ready to win big.

• “Raised/Razed” Film Screening | Fri., Oct. 21 | 4-6 p.m. | Library of Virginia, 800 East Broad Street, Richmond | Free | Register to watch the VPM documentary and hear from filmmakers Lorenzo Dickerson + Jordy Yager.
• Richmond Home Show | Fri., Oct. 21 - Sun., Oct. 23 | 10 a.m.-7 p.m. | Richmond Raceway Complex, 600 E Laburnum Ave, Richmond | $6.00 - $8.00 | Kids under 12 get in free to this home improvement convention.

• Pusha T with Armani White, Noah O, and Kidz at Play | Sat., Oct. 22 | 6:30 p.m. | Brown’s Island | $36.50 - $46.50 | A night of hip-hop and rap headlined by this Virginia Beach artist.
• The Silent Party | Sat., Oct. 22 | 7-10 p.m. | 17th Street Market | $25.00 | Put on your headphones and get into your own groove with music by DJ Markus Gold + DJ Chynna Doll.
• Tyler Meacham, You & Me & You, Lunch Special | Sat., Oct. 22 | 7-11 p.m. | Gallery5, 200 W. Marshall St. | $8.00 - $10.00 | Listen to some local alt-rock in Jackson Ward.

• Diwali Storytime | Sun., Oct. 23 | 10:00 -10:30 a.m. | bbgb books, 3003 W. Cary St. | Free | Authors Sanyukta Mathur + Courtney Pippin-Mathur read their book “Happy Diwali,” to teach kids about the Hindu Festival of Lights.
• Papi’s Drag Brunch | Sun., Oct. 23 | 11:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. | Papi’s, 1407 E. Cary St. | $27.00 | Enjoy Halloween-themed performances by local drag artists like Richmond’s Glamour Ghoul, Identity Crisis.
• Jennifer Koh plays Tchaikovsky | Sun., Oct. 23 | 3 p.m. | Dominion Energy Center | $10.00- $85.00 | Richmond Symphony’s principal violinist will play the Russian composer’s Sixth Symphony.

• 63º | Sunny | 4% chance of rain

• Road Runner in Carytown has closed, but will soon be replaced by another running store, Lucky Road. It was initially going to be a Fleet Feet store, but the franchisee is focused on a new Midlothian location. Lucky Road has not yet announced an opening date. 👟 (Richmond BizSense)

• The Land Use and Transportation Committee has approved changing the name of the Robert E. Lee Memorial Bridge to Belvidere Bridge after a meeting Tuesday night. City Council will vote on the change next month. Did you know? The bridge was originally called the James River Bridge back in the 1930s. (Richmond Times-Dispatch)

• Richmond Restaurant Week runs from Oct. 24-30 and features 40 local eateries. Each spot will provide a prix-fixe menu, with part of the proceeds benefitting Feed More. Reservations are encouraged for some restaurants. 🍽
• Registration is open from now until Wed., Nov. 30 for brick and mortar restaurant owners to participate in this year’s Richmond Black Restaurant Experience. The week-long networking and full service dining event will take place March 5-12.

• Teal House Company has partnered with the nonprofit Marsha and Marian’s Neighbors to turn one of its townhouses into a shelter for LGBTQ+ young adults. The East Richmond Road property went through a months-long renovation process + will hold an open house at Unit 16 on Fri., Oct. 28 at 11 a.m. (ABC8 News)

• Mending Walls is unveiling its newest mural at Taylor’s Hill Park (2100 E. Franklin St.) this Saturday. From 4-6 p.m., attendees can speak with five artists about the project process, then join a guided tour of Richmond Hill’s House of the Enslaved, and finish the night with the mural debut at 7:30 p.m. Registration is required. 🎨

• Team Forests took home the win in the Capital Region Land Conservancy Conservation Games. 230+ people competed in the games and raised $17,000 for local land conservation, along with their work planting, cleaning, and learning about Richmond’s protected parks. Sponsor donations pushed that number to $30,000 for the month-long mission. 🌳

• Coco and Hazel Richmond is hosting outdoor movie nights over the next two Saturdays. “Hocus Pocus” (Oct. 22) and “Coco” (Oct. 30) will be screened at the Bon Air location starting at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $5, and include popcorn. Lawn chairs are encouraged. 🎥

• All Richmond area Kroger locations are holding in-person and virtual hiring events for full time and part time positions from now through November. Apply online or attend a walk-in interview on Tuesdays from 4-7 p.m. Positions are available in departments such as Health and Wellness, Delivery, and Manufacturing.

• Ready to take flight with your college degree? Students who apply to the University of Mary Washington and complete an interview by Tues., Nov. 15, will earn a one-time Taking Flight scholarship of $1,000-2,000 to start their undergraduate degree. 🧑‍🎓*

• Did you know? Babbel offers multiple ways to learn a new language (think: lessons, podcasts, videos, and live online classes). RICtoday readers can choose from 14 languages with lessons that focus on practical, everyday phrases — plus useful tips and cultural knowledge to better understand the words they’re learning. Me encanta. 🗺️ *

• With holiday get-togethers just around the corner, a sturdy and stylish serving tray is a must. We love this one from Etsy because it can be personalized with your stain of choice and custom text. Bonus: You can even add handles or a lazy susan turntable.*

• JewFro | Green Dragon
• Tang & Biscuit | Year of the Tiger
• Q Rooftop Bar | Richmond Tattoo Hot Toddy
• Soul Taco | Loose Screw Driver
• Brambly Park Winery | Check their holiday cocktail list