🐶 Plus, local pups in the Puppy Bowl
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Make Richmond your office

Remote work spots to make Richmond your office
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Blanchard’s on Broad is laptop-friendly. | Photo by RICtoday
If you’re part of the growing number of remote workers in the Richmond area, you might get tired of the home office setup.

If you’re looking for a fresh locale for a day’s work, here are our recommendations — plus an interactive map to see what’s most convenient for you.

Coffee shops ☕️

Richmond has plenty of local coffee shops — but here are our picks for shops that have free Wi-Fi, plenty of seating, and an ideal atmosphere.

Libraries 📚

Any public library probably will be suitable for a setup — not to mention other available resources — but here are our standouts.
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Click on the map to explore remote work spots around town.

Map by RICtoday via Proxi

Coworking spaces 💻

If you’re willing to purchase a membership, Richmond has several coworking spaces with amenities like coffee, printing, conference rooms, and booths for virtual meetings.

Miscellaneous 🖼

Working from a museum or grocery store means you can walk the galleries or grab that night’s dinner after your work day.
What remote work spaces did we miss? Let us in on your go-to spot.
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Monday, Feb. 6
  • Black History Month Documentary Screening | Monday, Feb. 6 | 6:30-8 p.m. | Chesterfield County Ettrick-Matoaca Library, 4501 River Rd., Chesterfield | Free | VCU professor Shawn Utsey will be on hand to answer questions following a screening of their documentary on scientific racism.
Tuesday, Feb. 7
Thursday, Feb. 9
  • Film Workshop with Jesse Vaughan | Thursday, Feb. 9 | 5-8 p.m. | Institute for Contemporary Art, 601 W. Broad St., Richmond | Free | The director will dig into the relationship between actor and director in this practical workshop.
Friday, Feb. 10
  • “Fellow Travelers” | Friday, Feb. 10-Sunday, Feb. 12 | 8 p.m. | Dominion Energy Center Carpenter Theatre, 600 E. Grace St., Richmond | $20-$110 | The Virginia Opera tells the story of a 1950s love affair in the midst of the Lavender Scare.

We have a calendar filled with events and activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.

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Weather
  • 56º | Sunny | 6% chance of rain
Civic
  • This Friday, Feb. 10, is the last day to apply for a mail-in ballot to vote in the 4th District special election. In-person early voting is going on now. In the city, bring a valid ID to the Office of Elections or the Hickory Hill Rec Center to cast your vote. 🗳
Opening
  • Diablo Doughnuts will open soon in Glen Allen. The local shop prides itself on its creative naming — see: Unicorn Farts — and will also serve Ironclad Coffee. According to the website, they’re aiming for an opening this week. 🍩
Eat
  • Alamo BBQ is expected to be closed for most of 2023 while the owners complete an expansion project. In the meantime, they’re bringing the barbecue to their sister restaurant, Frontier by Alamo. Both restaurants are located in Church Hill. (Richmond BizSense)
Biz
  • Have a great business idea? The Metropolitan Business League is hosting a pitch competition and vendor fair at VSU’s Gateway Hall (2808 Martin Luther King Dr.) on Saturday, Feb. 11 from 2-6 p.m. First, second, and third place pitches will be rewarded with prize money. Learn more and register.
Pets
  • Several Virginia pups are headed to the Puppy Bowl. The contestants include a beagle named June — who was rescued from the Cumberland breeding facility — as well as a mini Australian shepherd named Pepper who calls the Museum District home. Cheer them on by tuning into Animal Planet on Sunday, Feb. 12 at 2 p.m. 🏆 (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
Shop
  • The Carytown Spring Artisan Market will take over City Stadium from Saturday, April 22-Sunday, April 23. Shoppers can peruse handmade goods, explore food trucks, and enjoy live music at this event before the weekly farmers market returns in May. Know a talented artisan? Vendor applications are open.
  • From chocolates to candles and cards, we’ve got you covered with all things loveable in our online shop, Six & Main. Explore our Valentine’s Day Gift Guide to start shopping for sweet presents such as this bonbon gift box by Marble & Steel Craft Chocolates. 🍫
Travel
  • Dreaming of a tropical summer vacation? Us too. We’re eyeing this romantic villa with pristine views in Costa Rica and this charming beachfront cottage in St. Kitts. Or maybe we’ll splurge on a trip to Tahiti and stay in this beach house with a private pool. 🏝️ *
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A mini winter wonderland ❄️
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With great powder comes great responsibility. | Photo by Rebecca R.
Richmond saw its first snowfall of the year last week. While the flurries only lasted for a few hours, our readers still made the most of it.

Reader Rebecca R. sent us several pictures from a morning walk around Tuckahoe Creek Park.

Click the button below to see images from readers around Richmond — and some furry friends.
LET IT SNOW
THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Robin.

Editor’s pick: Our Virginia emblems quiz was tricky — the average score was around a 4 or 5 out of 10. Only 13% of respondents recognized Patrick County as the Covered Bridge Capital of VA, and only 12% correctly named milk as our official beverage.

Remember to nominate Richmond’s unofficial emblems if you’ve got thoughts.

Missed our last newsletter? Test your knowledge of Virginia’s official emblems.
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