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🍻 Toast to fall

• Dominion Energy Jazz Cafe | Wed., Oct. 26 | 6-8 p.m. | VMFA | Free | Dance the night away with the Afro-Zen Allstars amongst the galleries.

• Goth Karaoke SCARYOKE | Thu., Oct. 27 | 9 p.m. | Fallout RVA, 117 N 18th St. | Free | Grab the mic and show off your vocals at this spooky soiree.

• 4th Friday Reception & Costume Party | Fri., Oct. 28 | 6-8 p.m. | ART WORKS, 320 Hull St., Richmond | Free | Grab your scariest Halloween getup and check out new exhibits by Chris Semtner, George Hughes, and Andrea Danner.
• Monster Masquerade | Fri., Oct. 28 | 9 p.m. | The Camel, 1621 W. Broad St., Richmond | $10.00 | Get ready for eerily good performances by Are Ya Madferit?, Geezer, and Cranberries.
• Scarytown Bar Crawl | Fri., Oct. 28 | 5-8 p.m. | Carytown, W. Cary St., Richmond | Free | Enjoy Belle Isle Moonshine cocktails + Stone Brewing beers at Foo Dog, PBR, Citizen Burger Bar, and New York Deli.

• Halloween Candy & Beer Pairing | Sat., Oct. 29 | 3-7 p.m. | Intermission Beer Company, 10089 Brook Rd., Unit A, Glen Allen | $18.00 | Sample five 5 oz. beers perfectly paired with five Halloween candies.
• Suggesting Rhythm | Sat., Oct. 29 | 7 p.m. | The Canal Club, 1545 E. Cary St., Richmond | $15.00 - $20.00 | The six-piece Grateful Dead tribute plays a haunted Halloween show.

• Mug Mayhem | Sun., Oct. 30 | 4-7 p.m. | The Smoky Mug, 15 E. Brookland Park Blvd., Richmond | Free | Bring the family for trunk or treat, costume contests, and a special menu complete with boo-zy cocktails.
• GWAR | Sun., Oct. 30 | 7 p.m. | The National | $27.00 | The sickest band in the world is about to melt faces this Halloween weekend.

• 74º | Cloudy | 15% chance of rain

• Richmond Police Chief Gerald Smith resigned last night. He will be on administrative leave until the end of the year. Smith has served as chief since July 2020. (Richmond Times-Dispatch)

• Local developer Rebkee is planning a new Sheetz + a drive thru building to go up across the street from the Amtrak station on Staples Mill Road. Rezoning meetings will be held for the property, as a permit is needed for 24/7 use. 🧱 (Richmond BizSense)

• $4 million. That’s how much money the Richmond Continuum of Care received from the US Dept. of Urban Development to address youth homelessness. This funding will go towards local nonprofit Homeward, which will host a community-led planning meeting in the next few weeks. 💰 (NBC12)

• The Virginia Dept. of Elections has awarded a contract to The Canton Group to replace its current voting technology. The new system is expected to be put in place in early 2025, and will increase ballot processing at a local level across VA. 🗳 (Richmond Times-Dispatch)

• The MiX teen makerspace at the Science Museum of Virginia is back open after being closed for years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Teens can sign up for a membership before exploring 3D modeling, electronics, video editing + mentor-led creative workshops. The MiX is only open on weekends. 🔋

• King Pin Lanes in Chesterfield is being redeveloped as an outdoor dining venue, according to the county planning commission. The plan would use half of the bowling alley’s parking lot for a 1,500 person event space + stages and vendor space for live entertainment and markets. 🎳 (ABC8 News)

• There’s one week left to see Virginia Rep’s “Chicken and Biscuits.” Get tickets to this family comedy at a funeral for performances through Sun., Oct. 30. Want a sneak peek? Read the Style Weekly review. 🎭

• Steven Alker, a golfer from New Zealand, took home the win at the Dominion Energy Charity Classic at the Country Club of Virginia over the weekend. The four under par victory also marks his fourth win in the PGA Tour Champions this year. ⛳️ (Henrico Citizen)
• We want to make sure that you’re catching all the sports coverage you need to join the conversation. As the fall season gets going, tell us what kind of sports content you want to see in RICtoday. The ball is in your court.

• This year’s Pocahontas Reframed Film Festival will take place Fri., Nov. 18-Sun., Nov. 20. The films, which highlight the historic and contemporary experiences of Indigenous people, will be screened at the VMFA’s Leslie Cheek Theater. Tickets are available now — starting with a $25 weekend pass. 🎥

• Kitchen Classroom (9018 W. Broad St.) is hosting a holiday wine and cheese pairing class with Barrel Thief Wine and Provisions + local cheesemonger Sara Adducci on Sun., Nov. 6 at 3 p.m. Attendees will build charcuterie boards, taste wines, and take home recipes for later. Registration is $55. 🍷

• Did you know students in VA who apply to the University of Mary Washington (~1-hour drive from Richmond) are automatically considered for scholarships (from $500 to $10,000) with their application? Pro tip: Apply by Tues., Nov. 1 for early decision or Tues., Nov. 15 for early action.*

• 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.*
• Cooler temperatures mean that it’s officially boot scootin’ season. Zulily is offering up to 40% off MUK LUKS boots + booties for a limited time. We love this pair of brown ankle boots that are on sale for $39.99. 👢*