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🗓 Look ahead at August
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Wale, Chaka Khan, and Kamasi Washington will all play the Jazz and Music Festival this year. | Photos by All-Pro Reels, Dwight McCann / Chumash Casino Resort, Schorle
Welcome to a new month, Richmond. Take a look at some of the biggest festivals, games, and events coming up on our community calendar.

804 Day: Richmond’s Biggest Block Party | Friday, Aug. 4 | 4-9 p.m. | 17th Street Farmers Market | Free entry | This community celebration of all things Richmond will include 15+ live music performances across multiple stages.

Richmond Jazz and Music Festival | Saturday, Aug. 12-Sunday, Aug. 13 | Times vary | Maymont | $120-$185 | The two-day festival will feature Chaka Khan, Kamasi Washington, Wale, and Robert Glasper.

Jam Packed Craft Beer & Music Festival | Saturday, Aug. 12 | 3 p.m. | Brown’s Island | $35 | The waste-free fest will feature performances by Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, Circles Around the Sun, Eggy, Dogs In A Pile, and Yam Yam.

Carytown Watermelon Festival | Sunday, Aug. 13 | 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | Carytown | Free entry | Celebrate everything watermelon at this classic Richmond festival featuring live music, food, vendors, kids activities, and refreshing fruit.

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The Watermelon Festival returns for its 41st year this month.

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Photo by Three One One Productions

Flying Squirrels vs. Harrisburg Senators | Friday, Aug. 18 | 6:35 p.m. | The Diamond | $10-$25 | Honor the legacy of the Richmond 34 and their contribution to the civil rights movement at the game.

Festival of Virginia Fiddling | Saturday, Aug. 19 | 12 p.m. | Dogwood Dell | Free | Bring a lawn chair or picnic blanket to enjoy this Festival of Arts event.

Latin Jazz and Salsa Show Festival | Sunday, Aug. 27 | 1 p.m. | Dogwood Dell | Free | Part of the city’s free Festival of Arts.

Kickers vs. Central Valley Fuego FC | Wednesday, Aug. 30 | 7 p.m. | City Stadium | $16 | Join the Red Army in cheering on the Roos at RVA Community Night.

Planner full yet? Hit the button below for hundreds of local events — and feel free to add your own.
Book talks, bobbleheads + brews
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Events
Wednesday, Aug. 2
  • “Zardoz” | Wednesday, Aug. 2 | 7 p.m. | The Byrd Theatre, 2908 W. Cary St., Richmond | $8 | See the 1974 science fantasy film on the big screen.
Thursday, Aug. 3
  • “Carrie: The Musical” | Thursday, Aug. 3-Sunday, Aug. 6 | Times vary | Dominion Energy Center Gottwald Playhouse, 600 E. Grace St., Richmond | $25 | Follow the titular teenage outcast in this musical based on the Stephen King novel.
  • Classics in the Courtyard | Thursday, Aug. 3 | 8-9 p.m. | Richmond’s First Baptist Church, 2709 Monument Ave., Richmond | Free | You don’t have travel to a galaxy far, far away to see “Star Wars” in the courtyard.
Friday, Aug. 4
  • Manchester Manifest First Fridays | Friday, Aug. 4 | 5-11:59 p.m. | Hull Street, 11th-14th St., Richmond | Free | Head to Manchester for a monthly vendor fair and community celebration with local artisans, performers, and art.
  • Weekend Plans | Friday, Aug. 4 | 8 p.m. | Dogwood Dell, 600 S. Arthur Ashe Blvd., Richmond | Free | Jam out with this local group as part of the Festival of Arts.
Saturday, Aug. 5
  • RVA Duck Race and Festival of Inclusion | Saturday, Aug. 5 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | Brown’s Island, 500 Tredegar St., Richmond | Free | Richmond’s largest sensory-friendly festival returns to Brown’s Island with family activities, vendors, live music, and a $10,000 grand prize.
Events calendar here
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News Notes
Coming Soon
  • A new winery is preparing to open in Forest Hill. Gramophone will serve its own brand of wines and small plates. The spot will also feature a lounge and space for live music. Expect an opening in the next few weeks. (Richmond BizSense)
Outdoors
  • James River Park System and Richmond Parks and Recreation are hosting a Meteor Shower Bike Tour August 12-13. Riders will bike the Virginia Capitol Trail to Chickahominy Riverfront Park to camp and watch the Perseid meteor shower. Tickets are $100; scholarships are available.
Older Adults
  • Do you know a Chesterfield centenarian? The county is recognizing residents who are turning 100 or older this year. Fill out the application by Monday, Aug. 14 at 5 p.m. Centenarians can share their life achievements, family stories, current interests, or secrets to longevity and will receive a mailed certificate and recognition coin.
Award
  • The Richmond Department of Emergency Communications, Preparedness and Response received its second national accreditation for meeting international best practices in public safety. The accreditation included an on-site assessment of Richmond 911’s community engagement, policies, equipment, and facilities.
Number
  • $2700. That’s how much Worldwide Express raised for UMFS at a charity event at Richmond Raceway. Participants who donated $20 could take their personal car for a five-lap drive around the track ahead of last weekend’s NASCAR races.
Watch
  • A rocket free kick by Nil Vinyals in the Kickers’ game against Lexington SC made the SportsCenter Top 10. The Roos ultimately tied the game, 2-2. Catch the next home game this Saturday, Aug. 5 against Forward Madison FC.
Home
  • Maintenance pro tip: Keep your outdoor units clean + clear, and eliminate clutter around your indoor unit. Find out why (plus get four more must-know maintenance tips for homeowners).*
Virginia Physician for Women
 
Development

🍓 Coming soon: Strawberries

Coming soon: Indoor vertical farming in Chesterfield
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VA Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry Matt Lohr, Plenty CEO Arama Kukutai, Gov. Glenn Youngkin, Secretary of Commerce and Trade Caren Merrick, and Chesterfield Board of Supervisors Chair Kevin Carroll make their mark on the future facility. | Photo by RICtoday
Strawberries grown indoors will soon be planted at the upcoming Plenty campus in Chesterfield. County leaders and Plenty hosted an event to celebrate the ongoing construction of its indoor vertical farming site, which broke ground within the past two weeks.

The agritech company announced the development in September 2022, promising the campus would be the largest of its kind in the world. It’ll start off growing Driscoll’s strawberries and plans to expand to leafy greens and snacking tomatoes.

At the event, speakers highlighted the technological and environmental strengths of indoor vertical farming. Produce can be grown year-round at peak season quality with increased efficiency and no need for pesticides. Once picked, Virginia’s position on the East Coast means strawberries will also be on shelves sooner compared to other items.

“This doesn’t look like most farms you’ve seen,” Plenty CEO Arama Kukutai said. “But it’s a farm of the future.”
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Wellness
Travel
  • Searching for the perfect luggage set that’s both lightweight + durable? We love this set for its polycarbonate shell and quiet double spinner wheels.
Eat
  • Slice and serve your favorite meats + cheeses on this sleek yet durable maple wood cutting board. Bonus: It’s preconditioned with beeswax, linseed, and lemon oil.
Pets
 
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Today’s edition by:
Robin
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I’m looking forward to manning the RICtoday booth at 804 Day this Friday. Stop by, say hi, and hear some great tunes.
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