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• A Woman’s Place is in the House...of Delegates | Wednesday, Mar. 29 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Library of Virginia, 800 E. Broad St., Richmond | Free | Register to learn about the 109 women who have served in the VA House of Delegates.
• Burt Bacharach Tribute Show | Wednesday, Mar. 29 | 6-9 p.m. | Hardywood Park Craft Brewery, 2408-2410 Ownby Ln., Richmond | $12-$15 | Special guests will join the Butterbean Jazz Quartet for a tribute to the legendary composer.

• Beyond Bags 2023 | Thursday, Mar. 30 | 6-9 p.m. | Virginia Museum of History & Culture, 428 N. Arthur Ashe Blvd., Richmond | $0-100 | Support CancerLINC’s mission at this designer and luxury handbag auction.
• Danava, Century, Loud Night | Thursday, Mar. 30 | 7 p.m. | Richmond Music Hall, 623 E. Main St., Richmond | $15 | Jam with three hard rock and metal bands.

• VCU Baseball vs. St. Bonaventure | Friday, Mar. 31-Sunday, Apr. 2 | Times vary | The Diamond, 3001 N. Arthur Ashe Blvd., Richmond | $0-$10 | Cheer on the Rams as they face the Bonnies.
• ICA Sound System | Friday, Mar. 31 | 6-10 p.m. | Institute for Contemporary Art, 601 W. Broad St., Richmond | Free | Enjoy performances by VCU students and local musicians including Kenzenbo, CAS, We Never, and Cassidy Snider & The Wranglers.

• Appomattox River Regional Park 5K Trail Run/Walk | Saturday, Apr. 1 | 9-11 a.m. | Appomattox River Regional Park, 800 Folar Trl., Prince George | $12-$30 | Run or walk the race to support Friends of the Lower Appomattox River and the Special Olympics.

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• 62º | Mostly sunny | 8% chance of rain

• Delegate Lamont Bagby won yesterday’s Special Election for Virginia Senate District 9. As of 8 p.m. last night with 80 of 88 precincts reporting, Bagby had secured 88% of the vote.

• VisArts is hosting the first Richmond Poetry Fest in conjunction with National Poetry Month. Attend free events from Friday, April 14-Saturday April 15 including readings, zine-making sessions, workshops, and a vendor fair.

• California-based Stone Brewing is expanding its Richmond operations following its acquisition by Japanese beer company Sapporo. Stone wants to double its brewing capacity and its local workforce in order to produce ~40% of the company’s US product. (Richmond Times-Dispatch)

• A new development at Rocketts Landing may soon expand to include a 12-14 story tower. The first residents at The Waterford at Rocketts Landing started moving in this month; the $42 million building began construction nearly two years ago. (Richmond BizSense)

• If you want to see what’s in store for next year’s championship tournaments, check out the All-Star Wheelchair Basketball Game during the RVA Adaptive Sports Festival. The “95 vs. 64" game will take place on Saturday, April 15 at 1 p.m. at Glen Allen High School.

• Trevor Hall and The Great In-Between are playing the Music at Maymont concert series with The California Honeydrops on Saturday, July 8. Look out for tickets on sale this Friday, March 31 at 10 a.m.

• Warmer temperatures means a return to rooftop dining. The Q Rooftop bar is opening for the spring on Saturday, April 1. The spot is introducing a new food menu and seasonal cocktails. Reservations are available from 5-7 p.m. — after 7 p.m. it’s first come, first served.

• RVA Parks and Rec is offering candle-making classes for adults ages 55 and older. Sign up for the free program, which will take place on Friday, April 14 at 10 a.m. at Ann Hardy Plaza Community Center.
• Want more activities ideal for older adults? We’ve got the guide for you — complete with reader recommendations for the best classes, activities, and groups to join.

• RPS staff members are eligible for the 2023 division awards, which will be held on Tuesday, May 23. Fill out this form by Friday, April 14 to nominate a teacher, administrator, principal, or other employee for one of three awards.

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• Are your kids ready for springtime family photos? Our online store (Six & Main) features Ducks and Drakes, a children’s clothing company with tall kids at the heart of its style and designs. Shop the perfect fit now.

• The most polished organizational item in your kitchen: the Fellow Atmos Coffee Canister, which not only looks great but keeps coffee fresh by sucking oxygen out of the jar. Pro tip: You can use it to store any snack and it will stay fresh longer.