• Kevin Hart: Reality Check | Monday, Jun. 5 | 7 p.m. | Altria Theater, 6 N. Laurel St., Richmond | $80-$250 | The Emmy and Grammy-nominated comedian comes to Richmond.

• Pierce The Veil + The Used | Tuesday, Jun. 6 | 6:30 p.m. | Richmond Raceway, 600 E. Laburnum Ave., Richmond | $46 | Rock out on the “Creative Control” tour with special guests Don Broco and DeathbyRomy at Virginia Credit Union Live.
• Flying Squirrels vs. Altoona Curve | Tuesday, Jun. 6 | 6:35 p.m. | The Diamond, 3001 N. Arthur Ashe Blvd., Richmond | $10-$25 | Grab your real-life twin or just your BFF for Twin Night.

• Flowers After 5: Landon Elliott | Thursday, Jun. 8 | 5-9 p.m. | Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, 1800 Lakeside Ave., Richmond | $0-$17 | Walk the gardens and hear tunes from the singer-songwriter out of North Carolina.

• Friday Cheers: Watchhouse | Friday, Jun. 9 | 6-9:30 p.m. | Brown’s Island, S. 9th St., Richmond | $10-$15 | Head to the island for this folk duo and local openers Palmyra.

Outdoor excursions

• Experience the natural wonders of Congaree National Park on foot or by water. With 25+ miles of hiking trails and 2.4 miles of boardwalk, there are many ways to explore the Congaree wilderness, including guided canoe tours.
• At night, the Purple Martins take flight. Each summer the skies over Bomb Island on Lake Murray come to life as the Purple Martins arrive for their summer vacation. The best way to see this phenomenon? Book a boat tour. Pro tip: The number of birds peaks in mid- to late July.

Explore indoors

• Housed in the historic 1893 Columbia Mill textile building, the South Carolina State Museum tells the history of the state through traveling museum exhibits, permanent collections, and educational programs. (Planning a date night? Check out Friday Night Laser Nights for classic rock and stunning visuals.)
• Named one of the top 10 zoos in the country by TripAdvisor, the Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is home to 2,000+ magnificent animals and houses one of the nation’s most beautiful and inspiring botanical gardens.

• Watch out for congestion and closed lanes in the Stratford Hills area for the next few weeks. Starting tomorrow and going through Wednesday, June 21, the city will be paving 20+ streets.
• Several Henrico high schools will host graduation ceremonies at the Siegel Center starting tomorrow at 11 a.m. Watch out for traffic on Broad Street near VCU through Thursday, June 8. RPS graduations are also taking place this week at the Altria.

• Dominion is no longer moving forward with its plans for a clean energy park. The company had announced the project after scrapping plans to build an office tower on the downtown site. Now, the land will go up for sale. (Richmond BizSense)

• Local company YME Landscape and the Dept. of Public Works have begun implementing the plan to revitalize the former site of the Robert E. Lee monument. The landscaping will add 6,000 plants and 28 trees to the site, which has been fenced off for over two years. (Richmond Times-Dispatch)

• PlantHouse RVA is moving from its home in the Fan to a new, larger location in Scott’s Addition. The plant store also hosts workshops and group events. Look out for the grand opening on Saturday, June 24.

• Sea Suite Cruises RVA has launched its new cruise experience, Tiki Club RVA. The tropical boat can accommodate 30 passengers and is available for private charters and public tours.

• The search for the Golden Ticket is on in Carytown. Through Saturday, June 10, shop for locally-made chocolate bars at these stores for a chance to win a prize pack valued up to $150. Bonus: The Byrd is showing “Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory” after the contest.
• It’s Pet Appreciation Week, and it’s a great time to celebrate your furry friends. From stylish collars and leashes by Major Darling to healthy treats by Botanical Bones, our online shop (Six & Main) features the perfect products for your pets.