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Artisans travel from far and wide to sell their wares at Arts in the Park. | Photo by RICtoday
With those April showers in the rear view, we’re highlighting local events coming up this month. Check out our picks and click through to the rest of the calendar to see what May has in store.

Science After Dark: Revenge of the 5th | Friday, May 5 | 5-8 p.m. | Science Museum of Virginia | $10-$17 | You won’t have to travel to a galaxy far, far away to see demonstrations, make mini lightsabers, and watch Sith lightning at the Science Museum.

Arts in the Park | Saturday, May 6-Sunday, May 7 | Times vary | The Carillon at Byrd Park | Free | More than 300 artists from around the country will display paintings, crafts, jewelry, and sculptures.

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This year, the ¿Qué Pasa? Fest moves from the Canal Walk to Brown’s Island.

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Photo by RICtoday

¿Qué Pasa? Festival | Saturday, May 6 | 12-8 p.m. | Brown’s Island | Free | Celebrate Hispanic and Latin American culture with food, drinks, artisans, entertainers, and live music.

An Incanto Evening of Fire | Friday, May 12 | 6-9 p.m. | Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden | $8-$17 | Experience fire performances, energetic DJ sets, and visual projection art inspired by the ongoing “Incanto” exhibition.

Church Hill Spring Fest and Market | Saturday, May 13 | 12-5 p.m. | Libby Hill Park | Free | Bring the family for live music, food trucks, and dozens of local vendors.

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Explore along the James River during Riverrock.

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Photo by @cwclarke_photos

Dominion Energy Riverrock | Friday, May 19-Sunday, May 21 | Times vary | Brown’s Island, multiple locations | Free | The outdoor sports and musical returns with trail runs, yoga, art, bike exhibitions, sustainability projects, scavenger hunts, and more.

Friday Cheers: RVA Music Night | Friday, May 26 | 6-9:30 p.m. | Brown’s Island | $10-$15 | Local acts Butcher Brown, Celler Dwellers, and Cassidy Snider & The Wranglers will take the stage.

Music in the Galleries 3 | Sunday, May 28 | 3-5 p.m. | VMFA | Free | Walk the galleries while the Richmond Symphony serenades you.

Get even more out of your May at the button below.
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Events
Monday, May 1
  • Do Whales Judge Us? Interspecies History and Ethics | Monday, May 1 | 4-6:15 p.m. | Institute for Contemporary Art, 601 W. Broad St., Richmond | Free | Register to hear writer and environmental historian Bathsheba Demuth’s take on human and whale ethics.
Tuesday, May 2
Wednesday, May 3
  • Movie Matinees: “Dreamer” | Wednesday, May 3 | 2-5 p.m. | RPL West End Branch, 5420 Patterson Ave., Richmond | Free | Head to the library to catch this family-friendly film based on a true story and starring Kurt Russell and Dakota Fanning.
  • RVA Yoga Hang | Wednesday, May 3 | 6 p.m. | Starr Hill Beer Hall & Rooftop, 3406 W. Leigh St., Richmond | $30 | Your ticket gets you a spot in the all-level yoga class and a beer with your fellow yogis afterward.
Thursday, May 4
  • 78th Annual Book & Author Event | Thursday, May 4 | 7-9 p.m. | Virginia Museum of History & Culture, 428 N. Arthur Ashe Blvd., Richmond | $30-$75 | Hear from authors including Rachel Beanland, Colleen Cambridge, Sandra Kitt, and Matt Moore at this Junior League of Richmond event.
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Good news for locals
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Did you know you have until next Monday to share good, local news with your neighbors on Nextdoor and be entered for a chance to win $500 in cold hard cash?

The road to possibly winning the cash is simple:
  1. At the top of all of our articles, there are buttons to easily share stories, and we’ve recently added a button to share on Nextdoor.
  2. After clicking the icon, you’ll either log in or create a new Nextdoor account.
  3. Create a post using your favorite RICtoday article with a caption for your community.
  4. Once you are happy with your post, click “POST” and you will be entered to win $500 automatically.
  5. Respond with likes + comments
  6. You can share as many articles as you’d like, just as long as you believe they will benefit your neighborhood!
The winner will be announced on Wednesday, May 10 in our newsletter and social channels. There’s no limit on the number of entries for the contest. The selected winner will be someone who shares a story that receives a lot of engagement (likes, comments, and shares) on Nextdoor.

Read full eligibility and giveaway terms here.
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News Notes
Coming Soon
  • A new gym is opening in Northside on Sunday, May 21. Moore Than Fitness says it is designed for fitness newbies and people who may be intimidated by more traditional gyms. The launch party will have a group fitness class, raffles, and food by The Kitchen Magician.
  • Lindsey Food Group has another concept on the way, this time on Broad Street in the former Pies & Pints space. Rams House will have a sports bar vibe while celebrating all things VCU. It could be open as soon as June. (Richmond BizSense)
Outdoors
  • Henrico County is using $52.5 million to fund its portion of the Fall Line Trail, the upcoming 43-mile-long trail that will cover seven localities. The trail will go through 7.5 miles of Henrico, from around Bryan Park to Woodman Road at the Hanover County line. (ABC 8News)
  • Tomorrow is the last day to enter to win a free rain barrel from the James River Association. To enter, just sign up to be a River Hero Home by pledging to adopt behaviors like using native plants, reducing pesticide use, and conserving water.
Active
  • May is RVA Bike Month, and the next few weeks are full of ways to get out on two wheels. Check out the calendar and make plans to join the BBQ Bike Ride, Urbanism Happy Hour, or the 6th Annual Treasure Hunt event.
Eat
  • This summer, you’ll be able to try new flavors from Gelati Celesti inspired by prominent Richmonders. Bases Loaded, created in collaboration with Parney of the Flying Squirrels, debuts today. It’s a banana ice cream swirled with crunchy peanut butter and pralines.
Cause
  • Woodfin - Your Home Team’s current Double the Difference Featured Charity is The Military Order of the Purple Heart of Greater Richmond, which provides service to all veterans and their families. At the end of each month, Woodfin tallies and matches 100% of the donations. Make a contribution.*
Open
  • Richmond’s new home for pediatric emergency, trauma, and inpatient care is now open. See what makes the all-new Children’s Tower unlike any other.*
Transit

Share your thoughts on a North-South Pulse

GRTC orders study for North-South rapid bus line
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Construction of a new bus rapid transit line is still several years away. | Photo by RICtoday
GRTC has announced two open houses designed to get input from the public on a possible North-South Bus Rapid Transit Line, similar to the Pulse.

Here’s a refresher: A previous study from the Greater Washington Partnership identified four potential options for North-South BRT. There’s one line going north and three options going south.

Attend a meeting to learn about the ongoing study and give your feedback on the proposed options.
  • Monday, May 8 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | John Marshall High School
  • Tuesday, May 9 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | River City Middle School
Can’t make it? Each step in the process will have opportunities for public feedback, so look out for future opportunities.

We did a full breakdown when the study was ordered back in November. Click the button to get more details and see what RIC readers had to say about a new Pulse.
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The Wrap
 
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Today’s edition by:
Robin
From the editor
This past weekend was a little dreary for my taste, but I had a good time getting dinner at Fighting Fish before a show at Richmond Triangle Players. You can’t go wrong with Richmond’s favorite sushi spots.

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