Nutzy

Pulse “Bus Only” Lane

Ripple the Otter

The Ghost of the Broad Street Arby’s Hat

MF BROOM

The James River

Lucy Dacus

One-Way Street

Sailor Sandwich

Atlantic Sturgeon

• Beers & Banjos: River City Band | Fri., Oct. 21 | 6 p.m. | The Camel, 1621 W. Broad St., Richmond | Free | Reserve a table in advance for this local show.
• Mt. Joy with The Brook & The Bluff | Fri., Oct. 21 | 6 p.m. | Brown’s Island, S. 7th St., Richmond | $45.00 | A night of indie rock under the stars.
• Test Pattern 05: Kinlaw | Fri., Oct. 21 | 7-10 p.m. | Institute for Contemporary Art, 601 W. Broad St., Richmond | Free | See the audio composer, choreographer, and artist perform in person or watch the stream on the ICA’s YouTube channel.

• Archives Month Tour | Sat., Oct. 22 | 12-1 p.m. | Library of Virginia, 800 E. Broad St., Richmond | Free | Register to learn more about storage of historic texts for Archives Month.
• Hike for Kids | Sat., Oct. 22 | 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. | Virginia War Memorial, 621 S. Belvidere St., Richmond | $15.00 - $40.00 | Join Blue Sky Fund in helping make the outdoors more accessible for youth of color in Richmond.

• “Dracula” | Sun., Oct. 23 | 2 p.m. | The Byrd Theatre, 2908 W. Cary St., Richmond | $15.00 | Bela Lugosi stars as the titular vamp in this horror classic, screened as part of the Mighty Wurlitzer Organ fundraiser.

• RBH Career Fair | Mon., Oct. 24, Wed., Nov. 16 | 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | The Westin Richmond, 6631 W. Broad St., Richmond | Free | Learn more about Richmond Behavioral Health and get hired at this career event.

• Historic Haunts of Richmond | Wed., Oct. 26 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | RPL Main Branch, 101 E. Franklin St., Richmond | Free | Register to join parapsychologist Dr. Jamie Pearce, author of “Historic Haunts of the South,” for a talk on paranormal events in the River City.

• 68º | Sunny | 6% chance of rain

• Sierra, an off-price outdoor apparel retailer, opened yesterday in Short Pump Crossing. The chain is part of the T.J.Maxx group of brands (think: Marshalls, HomeGoods). This is the company’s first Richmond location. 👟

• Casta’s Rum Bar is hosting a grand opening on Wed., Oct. 26. The DC bar is expanding into the River City with the new location downtown at 700 E. Main St. Expect Cuban flavors, murals, and creative drinks at the opening celebrations. 🍹

• Here’s some news to sip on — Starbucks has leased a space at River Road Shopping Center. The property at 6201 River Rd. is right across the street from another Starbucks at 5001 Huguenot Rd. ☕️

• Join the festivities at the Union Block Party at Union Market (2306 Jefferson Ave.) tomorrow from noon until 11 p.m. The music lineup includes sets from Abby Huston, Lobby Boy + Real Daggers. There will be oysters, paella, tacos, brats + local brews — need we list more? 🎸
• The music of Mozart will fill Church Hill next Sat., Oct. 29 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. The free Mozart Festival features live performances + educational presentations around the neighborhood. Confirmed sites include Sub Rosa Bakery, Riverbend Roastery, and Historic St. John’s Church. 🎶

• Hopewell-based firm Harlan Construction is relocating to the Fulton neighborhood. The company plans to build a five-story mixed-use building, with its headquarters on the ground floor + apartments above. (Richmond BizSense)

• Snag your next read at the Friends of the Richmond Public Library fall book sale at the Main Branch (101 E. Franklin St.). Shop on Fri., Nov. 4 from 12-5 p.m. or 7-9 p.m., or swing by Sat., Nov. 5 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. 📚

• RVA Community Fridges is partnering with Richmond Food Not Bombs to open a storefront space for their local mutual aid efforts. Make a $5 contribution to the GoFundMe and you could score a free holographic sticker. 💸

• Richmond International Airport fliers will soon be able to book a flight to Phoenix on Breeze Airways. The airline is launching service in February. It currently flies from RIC to Charleston, Las Vegas, New Orleans, San Francisco, and Tampa. ✈️ (Henrico Citizen)

• In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Virginia Physicians for Women is providing free mammograms for uninsured women through the end of October. Learn more — and spread the word to your uninsured friends. Qualified participants can call (804) 897-2100 to check availability + schedule.*

• 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.*

• Here’s a friendly reminder that Halloween is almost here. Have you bought your costume yet? What about the candy? And if you want to be the coolest parent or grandparent on the block — while increasing your trick-or-treater’s nighttime visibility — grab this affordable 100-pack of glow sticks.*

• “Even Cowgirls Get the Blues” by Tom Robbins | Release date: April 1, 1990 | The prolific novelist — author of nine books, including this tale of freedom and fate — calls Richmond his hometown.
• “Mystery on Church Hill” by Steven K. Smith | Release date: Nov. 22, 2013 | Spark a love for history in late elementary school readers with the Virginia Mysteries series.
• “I Love Being Me” by Angel Reynolds | Release date: Nov. 20, 2021 | This picture book teaches confidence, empowerment, and self-love.
• “Oregon Hill” by Howard Owen | Release date: June 21, 2012 | Meet newspaper reporter Willie Black in the first in a series of crime thrillers based in Richmond.