Holiday parties

Special performances

Festive markets

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Light tours

• Author Event with Derrick Parker | Wednesday, Nov. 9 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | RPL Hull Street Branch, 1400 Hull St., Richmond | Free | The local author will discuss his memoir, “Colorful,” which delves into his addiction and recovery journey.

• Trivia Night | Thursday, Nov. 10-Thursday, Dec. 29 | 6-8 p.m. | Intermission Beer Company, 10089 Brook Rd., Unit A, Glen Allen | $6 | Gather your team for a special “Seinfeld” themed contest.

• Commonwealth’s Veterans Day Ceremony | Friday, Nov. 11 | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. | Virginia War Memorial, 621 S. Belvidere St., Richmond | Free | The event will include guest speakers, patriotic music, and recognition of the winners of the Veterans Day Student Essay Contest.
• Ricky Montgomery | Friday, Nov. 11 | 8 p.m. | The National, 708 E. Broad St., Richmond | $23 | The singer-songwriter is on The Overtime Tour.

• Free Live Music: Dema Lege | Saturday, Nov. 12 | 6:30 p.m. | Isley Brewing Company, 1715 Summit Ave, Richmond | Free | The local performer will play an evening of old rock + blues.
• Monacan High School Fall Craft Fair | Saturday, Nov. 12 | 9 a.m.-3 p.m. | Monacan High School , 11501 Smoketree Dr., Midlothian | Free | Shop goods from 50+ local vendors and browse the used book sale to benefit the Monacan band.
• “Romeo & Juliet” | Saturday, Nov. 12-Sunday, Nov. 13 | 8-10 p.m. | Dominion Energy Center Carpenter Theatre, 600 E. Grace St., Richmond | $30 | Witness one of the most beloved Piano Concertos as part of the Richmond Symphony.

• BHC’s Gingerbread House Challenge | Sunday, Nov. 13 | 12-5 p.m. | Hardywood Park Craft Brewery, 2410 Ownby Ln., Richmond | Free | Make donations to support Better Housing Coalition and vote on your favorite gingerbread constructions.
• Preservation Hall Jazz Band | Sunday, Nov. 13 | 3 p.m. | Modlin Center for the Arts, 453 Westhampton Way, Richmond | $5-$35 | Celebrate the musical heritage of New Orleans in a night with these veteran musicians.

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• Henrico-based Partner Veterinary is expanding into Short Pump. The new $10 million dollar 24-hour emergency center is expected to open in June 2023 on Three Chopt Road. Pets can receive care involving oncology, internal medicine, and surgery. 🐱 (Richmond BizSense)

• VCU Men’s Basketball took the win in the season home opener against Manhattan, 73-54. Junior Ace Baldwin and sophomore Jamir Watkins netted 15 and 13 points respectively. The Rams return to the Stu this Saturday against Morgan State at 7 p.m. 🏀
• The UR Women’s Basketball team kicked off the season with a home win against Liberty, 69-48. Juniors Addie Bucknik, Siobhan Ryan, and Midlothian’s own Grace Townsend racked up double-digit points. Want more from the court? Take our sports survey. 🕷

• The Hippodrome (528 N. 2nd St.) will host a free release party for Rodney Stith’s latest album “The Soul Chronicles of Rodney Stith” on Tuesday, Nov. 29 at 6 p.m. This event is a part of the Shockoe Sessions Live! concert series. Donations are encouraged.

• Sports Backers announced it has already raised $1.5 million for its $3 million, five-year “Building a Vibrant Community” campaign. The nonprofit plans to utilize these funds by expanding group fitness opportunities and youth activity programs, building bike and pedestrian infrastructure, and boosting volunteer efforts. (RVAHub)

• Friday, Nov. 11-Sunday, Nov. 20 marks Virginia Cider Week. Richmond’s Blue Bee Cider, Buskey Cider, Bryant’s Cider & Brewery, and Courthouse Creek Cider will host events throughout the week with tastings, special releases, and live music.

• 30,000. That’s how many homes the new Charles City County solar farm is expected to power. The Skipjack Solar facility opened 514,200 panels last week, and will generate 175 megawatts of energy. This project was created as part of the Virginia Clean Energy Act in 2018. ☀️ (ABC8 News)

• VPM will receive a $10,000 grant from the Center of Public Broadcasting to develop a Learning Neighborhood plan. The program will aim to promote literacy and critical thinking at home and through local organizations outside of school. (VPM)

• Looking for a bright start to the season? RVA on the Cheap has released a list of illuminations and tree lightings around the region this holiday season. Events include Williamsburg’s Grand Illuminations and Glen Allen’s Annual Tree Lighting on Saturday, Dec. 3. 💡

• After people posted pictures of track missing, Kings Dominion is reassuring coaster lovers that the classic wooden ride The Grizzly is just getting a revamp. The park said the ride would be ready for action when Kings Dominion reopens for its new full-year schedule in 2023. (Richmond Times Dispatch)

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