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Events

Friday, March 17

Shamrock the Park | Friday, Mar. 17 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | T.B. Smith Community Center, 2015 Ruffin Rd., Richmond | Free | Active adults ages 55 and up are welcome at this celebration with food, games, and music.
Earthquake Relief Benefit Show | Friday, Mar. 17 | 7-11 p.m. | Gallery5, 200 W. Marshall St., Richmond | $10 | Support those impacted by earthquakes in Turkey and Syria with a night of music from Miramar Trio, Yeni Nostalji, Chris Whiteman Trio, and Classical Revolution RVA.

Saturday, March 18

St. Patrick’s Day Celebration | Saturday, Mar. 18 | 12-8 p.m. | Hardywood West Creek, 820 Sanctuary Trail Dr., Richmond | Free entry | Expect local live music, food trucks, Irish dancing, and a new beer release at this party.
St. Paddy Rock Festival | Saturday, Mar. 18 | 1-11:59 p.m. | River City Roll, 939 Myers St., Richmond | Free | This family-friendly parking lot party will feature live music from Anthony Rosano, Sold Separately, and What’s Our Age Again?
“Terminator 2: Judgement Day” | Saturday, Mar. 18, Thursday, Mar. 23 | 7 p.m. | The Byrd Theatre, 2908 W. Cary St., Richmond | $8 | Seeing this action classic on the big screen will be no problemo.

Sunday, March 19

March Makers Madness Market | Sunday, Mar. 19 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Lakeside Farmers Market, 6106 Lakeside Ave., Richmond | Free entry | Shop from 40+ local artisans and grab a bite from Eat My Egg Roll food truck.

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News Notes

Weather

68º | Cloudy | 17% chance of rain

Civic

The special election to fill Jennifer McClellan’s seat in the Virginia Senate will take place Tuesday, March 28. Delegate Lamont Bagby (D) is running against Stephen Imholt (R). If you live in the 9th Senate District (check here), you can vote early at the Office of Elections or on Election Day at your normal precinct.

Opening

Richmond’s newest Sheetz will open for business on Thursday, March 23 at Regency Square. Get there at 9 a.m. for a grand prize giveaway; customers will also enjoy free self-serve coffee and soda all day. The official ribbon-cutting will take place at 10:45 a.m. (Henrico Citizen)

Coming Soon

National chain Rockler Woodworking and Hardware will fill the former Plow & Hearth space in Short Pump. The store should open this month. It’ll be the second Virginia location for the retailer. (Richmond BizSense)

Festival

Today might be St. Patrick’s Day, but the celebration continues next weekend at The Irish Festival in Church Hill. Enjoy live music and performances on two stages, a kids area, 50+ vendors, and plenty of food and drink. Bring a $5 donation to support local organizations.

Cause

Volunteer to help the Greening Richmond Public Libraries project on Friday, March 31 or Saturday, April 1. The group will plant trees at RPL’s East End Branch. Pro tip: Bring gloves and a bottle of water; tools will be provided. Sign up for a shift.

Film

Local nonprofit ReEstablish Richmond is hosting a premiere screening of the documentary “Anahita - a mother’s journey” at the Byrd Theatre on Sunday, April 23 at 7 p.m. A portion of proceeds from ticket sales will go towards the group’s work to support refugees and immigrants in our city.

Plan Ahead

Hatch Local is celebrating its one-year anniversary with a block party on Saturday, April 1. Food specials, drink collaborations, free carnival games, prints, face painting, magic shows, and DJ sets are all on the agenda from 11 a.m.-7 p.m.

Finance

A cash back card so good, even the experts had to have it. (Hint: Features include up to 5% cash back, a big sign-up bonus, and no annual fee.) See what it is.*

Number

$241. That’s the real price of a round trip ticket from Boston to Barcelona sold this year via Going — a travel membership that alerts you when flight prices drop. Sign up for a free membership or try an Elite membership for free if you’re interested in business and first class tickets, too.

Sports

🐏 How to watch VCU vs. Saint Mary’s

We challenge you to bring the energy of The Peppas to the watch party. | Photo via VCU Athletics

VCU Men’s Basketball faces Saint Mary’s in their first round matchup in the NCAA tournament today at 2 p.m. Here’s where you can support the Rams from the 804 while they’re in Albany:

Beauvine Burger Concept | Happy hour starts early with eight wings for $8, $2 off burgers, and more.

Wood and Iron, Home Team Grill | Join the VCU Alumni Richmond Chapter at the Wood and Iron Scott’s Addition and Midlothian locations or at Home Team Grill in the Fan.

The Barrel Room at Ardent | Head to Scott’s Addition to see VCU on the big screen.

City Dogs | The Fan location will show the game with sound.

Curbside Cafe | Get the best of VCU and St. Patrick’s Day with the game and Irish food and drink specials.

Not down for a crowd? Watch on TBS or listen on The Varsity Network.

The Wrap

Robin Schwartzkopf in a red button down shirt

Today’s Edition By:
Robin

From the Editor

I remember writing about Hatch Local before it opened last year. Time flies when you’re enjoying local eats.

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