⭐️ Our picks

• Multicultural Festival | June 8 | 1 p.m.
• Jubilation in June | June 14 + 16
• Gospel Music Fest with The Belle | July 7 | 5 p.m.
• Afro Festival | Aug. 31 | 12 p.m.

• Plunky & Oneness | June 22 | Spend the evening with the jazz legend
• KOS | June 29 | The local favorites play beach, Motown, and hits from the seventies to today
• The English Channel | July 6 | Get ready for a British invasion of pop, rock, and prog hits
• An Evening with Prince – Tribute | Sept. 7 | Don’t forget your raspberry beret for this show

• A Midsummer Night’s Slam | June 21 | Shakespeare meets spoken word at this night of poetry
• Silent Movies | July 12 + September 21 | 9 p.m. | Look out for movie announcements closer to the event
• SPARC Presents “You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown” | Aug. 16-17 | 7 p.m.
• “Firebringer: A New Stone Age Musical” | Aug. 23-25

🚨 Before you go

• Bring lawn chairs and blankets for events at Dogwood Dell
• Animals are not allowed (exception for service animals)
• Since Richmond summers can get rainy, be mindful of the weather. Check social media for delays or cancellations — the announcement may not come until closer to showtime.

• Movie Matinees: “The Duke” | Wednesday, May 17 | 2 p.m. | RPL West End Branch, 5420 Patterson Ave., Richmond | Free | See this film starring Jim Broadbent and Helen Mirren at the library with snacks provided.
• Richmond Film Network Short Film Series | Wednesday, May 17 | 7 p.m. | Movieland at Boulevard Square, 1301 N. Arthur Ashe Blvd., Richmond | $12 | See a selection of innovative short films and stay for a Q+A session with filmmakers.

• Art Night | Thursday, May 18 | 6-8 p.m. | The Cultural Arts Center, 2880 Mountain Rd., Glen Allen | Free | Explore four new exhibits, meet the artists, mingle in the sculpture garden, and listen to live music at this community event.
• Ramona & The Holy Smokes | Thursday, May 18 | 9-10:30 p.m. | Northside Grille, 1217 Bellevue Ave., Richmond | Free | Come early for eats and enjoy classic honky tonk tunes with this Charlottesville band.

• Flying Squirrels vs. Akron RubberDucks | Friday, May 19 | 12:05 p.m. | The Diamond, 3001 N. Arthur Ashe Blvd., Richmond | $10-$25 | Cheer on the Squirrels at RVA Day with Funnville Friday Happy Hour from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
• Dominion Energy Riverrock | Friday, May 19-Sunday, May 21 | Times vary | Brown’s Island, 5th and Tredegar, Richmond | Free | Experience Richmond’s outdoor scene with activities ranging from yoga classes to trail runs, music to mountain biking, fishing and paddling on the James River + more.*
• Legendary Shack Shakers | Friday, May 19 | 7 p.m. | Richmond Music Hall, 623 E. Main St., Richmond | $20 | The rockers will play with Dexter Romweber and Viva Le Vox.

• 25th Annual Asian American Celebration | Saturday, May 20 | 11 a.m.-7 p.m. | Greater Richmond Convention Center, 403 N. 3rd St., Richmond | Free | Celebrate Asian American communities in Central Virginia with cultural performances, activities, food, and vendors.

• Legends on Grace: Steve Bassett | Saturday, May 27 | 8-10 p.m. | Dominion Energy Center, 600 East Grace St., Richmond | $42-$52 | Experience an up-close and personal conversation with award-winning musician, producer, and Richmond native Steve Bassett — the evening is hosted by Tim Timberlake.*

• There’s a new burger joint in Northside. Slay Burgers opened its doors on Brookland Park Boulevard yesterday. Try it out Tuesdays-Saturdays from 11 a.m.-11 p.m. or Sundays from 12-6 p.m.

• Redevelopment projects in Shockoe are set to move forward after the completion of a study on the floodplain. Read over the new Shockoe Small Area Plan and provide your comments before the end of the month.

• A new exhibit opens at the Valentine on Thursday, May 25. “Sign Spotting” promises to take visitors on a journey through Richmond’s signage history, from vintage neon ads to tools of protest. Pro tip: Admission will be free on Saturday, May 27 in honor of the exhibit.

• Mending Walls, the citywide mural project started by artist Hamilton Glass, is now a book. “Mending Walls: A Healing Art Project” includes photography of the murals, details on participating artists, and prompts for future conversations. There are two events coming up related to the release. (Style Weekly)

• Gelati Celesti is continuing its series of Richmonder-inspired flavors with a scoop inspired by Bobby Ukrop. Try the Ukrop’s Cinnamon Crumb Cake flavor and a portion of the proceeds will benefit SwimRVA.

• The Westchester Commons Concert Series returns on Thursday, June 1. The free, weekly shows take place on Thursdays from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Check the schedule to see who will take the stage. Up first — country, funk, and soul by En’Novation.

• Mark your calendar for RVA Clay Tour the weekend of June 3-4. This year, 21 studios will be open to the public for the self-guided tour of Richmond’s clay community. Plan your route.

• The trailer for the second season of “Swagger,” which is filmed in Richmond, has been released. The show is inspired by Kevin Durant’s childhood experience and basketball dreams. Stream season two starting Friday, June 23 on Apple TV+. (Richmond Times-Dispatch)

• 50% of women over 50 will experience a bone fracture due to osteoporosis — but many don’t even know they have this common condition. See tips for preventing osteoporosis (and learn when + how to get a risk assessment) from Virginia Physicians for Women’s Dr. Julie Ladocsi.*

• Caring for your kids just got a whole lot easier. The all-new Children’s Tower, Richmond’s new home for pediatric emergency, trauma, and inpatient care is now open. Learn more about a children’s hospital that’s unlike any other.*

• Today Is World Baking Day. To celebrate, shop our online store (Six & Main), which features Sourhouse, a company that creates simple tools for sourdough bakers to care for their starters. You might just knead it. Start shopping now.

• Belvidere Street near the Virginia War Memorial
• Hull Street at Silverwood Drive, Worsham Way, and 29th Street
• Main Street at 24th Street
• Williamsburg Avenue at Stony Run Road