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Events
Friday, April 7
  • After 5 Fridays: Quatro Na Bossa | Friday, Apr. 7 | 6-8 p.m. | VMFA, 200 N. Arthur Ashe Blvd., Richmond | Free | Explore the museum and enjoy the sounds of the Brazilian Bossa Nova band in the atrium.
  • What Dreams are Made of: 2000s Dance Party | Friday, Apr. 7 | 8 p.m. | The Broadberry, 2729 W. Broad St., Richmond | $15 | Bop along to early aughts hits from Jesse McCartney, Hannah Montana, Selena Gomez, Ali & AJ, and more.*
Saturday, April 8
  • PopUp RVA | Saturday, April 8-Saturday, Oct. 28 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | The Diamond, 3001 N. Arthur Ashe Blvd., Richmond | Free | Shop from 50+ vendors, enjoy local live music, and grab a food truck treat at this pet-friendly market.
  • RVA Yoga Hang | Saturday, Apr. 8 | 11 a.m. | Shield n Sheath, 1511 Altamont Ave., Richmond | $40 | Join in for an hour-long class and stay after to throw axes, hatchets, and swords with your classmates.
  • Richmond Night Market | Saturday, Apr. 8, Saturday, May. 13 | 5-9 p.m. | 17th Street Market, 100 N. 17th St., Richmond | Free | Peruse offerings from local vendors, see what artists are crafting in the Maker Space, and enjoy live music at this community celebration.
Sunday, April 9
  • Flying Squirrels vs. Reading Fightin Phils | Sunday, Apr. 9 | 1:35 p.m. | The Diamond, 3001 N. Arthur Ashe Blvd., Richmond | $10-$25 | The first homestand of the season ends with a Spring Spectacular event featuring the Easter Bunny.
Tuesday, April 11
  • BRUCE-O-RAMA starring Bruce Campbell | Tuesday, Apr. 11 | 7 p.m. | The National, 708 E. Broad St., Richmond | $33 | Compete in an interactive trivia contest to crown the Last Fan Standing, then watch a screening of “Evil Dead” with the actor.
Events calendar here
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🍃 A conversation with law enforcement about CBD, Delta-9, and hemp
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Hometown Hero is asking the questions we all want to know the answers to. | Photo by Hometown Hero
As 4/20 approaches, Hometown Hero is asking law enforcement all the need-to-know questions about the legalities of CBD, Delta-9, and hemp.

Questions like:
  • Can police testing kits tell the difference between marijuana and hemp-derived THC?
  • Have K9 units adapted to hemp legalization?
  • What could you expect if you get pulled over with a bag of gummies?
Partaking? Get a free sample in time for 4/20 if you order by April 9.*
Watch the eye-opening conversation
Please note: Hometown Hero advises consumers to read the company’s terms & conditions, consult a physician before trying products, start only with small amounts, and to not consume Delta-9 before driving or before a drug test. The information about providers and services contained in this newsletter does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by RICtoday.
News Notes
Traffic
  • The city is paving portions of 13 streets in the Maymont area. Work began this week and will continue from 9 a.m.-9 p.m. daily through Friday, April 21. See the impacted roads.
Coming Soon
  • The former Mojo’s space will soon be home to two concepts from a brother-sister duo. The larger space, Tito’s Taqueria, will offer tacos, sopes, and other Mexican-inspired fare. It plans to open in May. La Fe Cafe, an international breakfast spot, will open later this summer. (Richmond Magazine)
Holiday
  • If you’re on the hunt for Easter events this weekend, Maymont’s Dominion Energy Family Easter is tomorrow from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. — tickets are $5. On Sunday, the free Easter on Parade festival returns to Monument Avenue from 1-5 p.m.
Closed
  • The Short Pump Buffalo Wild Wings, located near SkateNation Plus, has shut its doors. The news comes less than a year after the Shockoe Slip outpost also closed. (Richmond BizSense)
Film
  • The Goochland Drive-In Theater is back open for the 2023 season. This weekend, catch a double feature of “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” and “65" on the main screen or get tickets for “John Wick 4" at The Grove.
Edu
  • The first graduating class of seniors at Cristo Rey Richmond — a private Catholic school with a corporate work-study program — has a 100% college acceptance rate. The Museum District school serves students with limited economic means, 60% of whom are from the city of Richmond. (VPM)
Festival
  • The second annual Ashland Book Festival will take place Friday, May 5-Saturday, May 6 at the Ashland Theatre. Special guests Maggie Haberman and Jeannette Walls will discuss this year’s theme, “Read Broadly,” at two events. Get tickets.
Plan Ahead
  • Get the history on financial literacy at a program hosted by the Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site and RVA Financial on Saturday, April 15 at 2 p.m. “Tipping the Scale Toward Financial Justice: Financial Literacy Then and Now” is free and open to the public.
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Travel
  • What’s your vacation vibe — coastal, lavish, or off the beaten path? For something coastal, check out these stunning oceanfront views in Hilton Head, SC. For a lavish stay, you’ll love this award-winning vacation home in Palm Springs, CA. And for something off the beaten path, peep this modern cabin with views of Mount Rainier, WA.
Correction
  • On Wednesday, we reported that the Altria and Carpenter theaters both made Pollstar’s 2023 Q1 list of top theaters. We mistakenly reported 2022’s year-end numbers for the Altria Theater — it actually leapt from No. 26 in the world to No. 18.
 
Try This

🗓 Hello, spring events

Kick off spring at First Fridays around the city
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Shop from local artisans in Manchester. | Photo via @manchestermanifest
Need plans for tonight? We got you. Grab your friends or make new ones at these First Friday events.

Manchester Manifest First Fridays | 5 p.m.-12 a.m. | Hull Street from 11-14th Streets | Hull Street becomes home to vendors, musicians, performers, and artists every first Friday from April-October. Tonight’s event will feature performances by Alex Gentile and Billy Crystal Fingers plus a live painting by artist Taj Stoddart.

RVA First Fridays | 5-9 p.m. | Arts District | Use the map to find events along Broad Street, from a battle of the bands to a birthday party.

First Fridays at VMHC | 5-8 p.m. | Virginia Museum of History & Culture | Bring the family for food trucks, crafts, café deals, and free admission to the museum to see “Apollo: When We Went to the Moon.”

Find even more weekend events with our calendar.
Shoutout
Shoutout to my best friend. I’m so happy for you and Mark and look forward to your wedding this summer! — Andrea H.

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Your voice is valuable, and so are the special moments in your life. Shoutouts allow us to celebrate job promotions, anniversaries, and exciting experiences right here in Richmond. Become a RICtoday member today to reserve your shoutout and celebrate with tens of thousands of locals.
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Answered

This week we asked you to share memories from when “Lincoln” filmed in Richmond.
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The Virginia Capitol in 1865, the year “Lincoln” is set.

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Reader John R. shared his experience working in a building on Capitol Square during filming.

“Every day we saw the cast and extras in costumes walking to the set and hanging around in between sessions. They placed dirt and sawdust all over the road around the Capitol and built a facade of the White House on the side of the building towards Broad Street. One day in particular they were filming a scene on Governor Street and blew soap flakes everywhere to look like snow. It really did look like it was snowing!”
The Wrap
 
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If the phrase gym, tan, laundry means anything to you, you might be excited to learn DJ Pauly D will be performing at The Park on Friday, May 19. Stay fresh to death.

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