08.11.2023

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🎸 The stage is set

Rock out at these Richmond live music venues

POV: You’re looking out from the stage at the Altria Theater. | Photo by RICtoday

Hear that? It’s the scintillating sound of Richmond’s live music venues beckoning you to a performance you’ll never forget.

There’s a stage for any type of tune in the River City. To get to know them all, you must do three things: Put your hands in the air, wave ‘em like you just don’t care, then lay your eyes (and ears) on our guide.

Popular venues

The National, 708 E. Broad St.
Capacity: 1,500

This downtown venue hosts a variety of performers from up-and-coming rappers to larger indie acts to reunion tours. Plus, catch favorites from the local tribute scene and stand up comedy.

The Broadberry, 2729 W. Broad St.
Capacity: 500

Grab a seat at the 60-foot bar or a table, or join the crowd and enjoy an intimate concert experience. The venue also hosts dance parties, trivia nights, and album release parties.

RICtoday_MaymontConcert_LiveMusicVenue — Kicking off summer with folk tunes at Maymont.
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Outdoor settings

Brown’s Island, 500 Tredegar St.
Capacity: 16,000

Several groups bring outdoor concerts to the island, including The National, WNRN, the Broadberry. The site also hosts Friday Cheers and festivals throughout the year.

Virginia Credit Union LIVE!, 900 E. Laburnum Ave.
Capacity: 6,000

The Richmond Raceway plays hosts to this ongoing series, which brings big names like Ringo Starr and Train to the River City. Pro tip: Show your Virginia Credit Union debit or credit card for free parking at Lot D.

See local acts like Deau Eyes at venues around town.
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Intimate spaces

Richmond Music Hall, 619 E. Main St.
Capacity: 300

Attached to Capital Ale House, this venue brings a variety of genres downtown, from metal to folk to hyperpop. It also hosts drag brunch and record release events.

Gallery5, 200 W. Marshall Ave.
Capacity: 75-100

Concerts and events at this venue come with attached art galleries to peruse as well as a bar. You’ll find local artists here, plus recurring jazz nights.

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Events

Friday, Aug. 11

Flying Squirrels vs. Bowie Baysox | Friday, Aug. 11 | 6:35 p.m. | The Diamond, 3001 N. Arthur Ashe Blvd., Richmond | $10-$25 | Fútbol and Funnville converge at this soccer night with the Squirrels.
Viernes Tropical Salsa Night | Friday, Aug. 11 | 9-11:59 p.m. | Casa Grande, 7818 W. Broad St., Richmond | $5-$7 | Come for a dance class at 9 p.m. and put your new moves into practice all night long.

Saturday, Aug. 12

One Year on Pine Celebration | Saturday, Aug. 12 | 11 a.m.-7 p.m. | CobbleStore, 324 S. Pine St., Richmond | Free entry | Celebrate the first anniversary of the vintage store’s home in Oregon Hill with a vendor market, live music, and food from Intergalactic Tacos and Smashed RVA.
Richmond Night Market | Saturday, Aug. 12, Saturday, Sept. 9 | 5-9 p.m. | 17th Street Market, 100 N. 17th St., Richmond | Free entry | Shop from local vendors, see what artists are crafting in the Maker Space, and enjoy live music at this community celebration.
Train | Saturday, Aug. 12 | 7:30 p.m. | Richmond Raceway, 600 E. Laburnum Ave., Richmond | $41-$81 | Bring your soul sister for this Virginia Credit Union Live concert featuring Better Than Ezra.

Sunday, Aug. 13

“The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring” | Sunday, Aug. 13 | 7 p.m. | The Byrd Theatre, 2908 W. Cary St., Richmond | $8 | The Middle Earth marathon starts at the Byrd with the first entry in the Peter Jackson trilogy.

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News Notes

Open

Pleasants Hardware now has a new location open in Powhatan with hours every day. Swing by or mark your calendar for the grand opening celebration on Saturday, Sept. 16.

Drink

Recluse Roasting Project is officially moving from Scott’s Addition to a new home in Lakeside. The wholesale roasters have been on the hunt for a larger location for most of the year. Keep up with the shop’s progress on Instagram.

Development

Two former warehouses and an office building in the Fan could become 126 units in a converted apartment complex. The 1.7-acre area is located near Cary Street Station. The buildings used to belong to Dominion Energy. (Richmond BizSense)

Cause

Want to bike and give back? Join the Pedal for Purpose Challenge for Richmond Cycling Corps. Pledge a dollar-per-mile donation in support of the local nonprofit and get started with group rides on Saturday, Aug. 19 and Sunday, Aug. 20.

Biz

Applications are open for the next round of the Idea Factory, a program for aspiring entrepreneurs with scalable ideas. Apply by Thursday, Sept. 8 to join the fall cohort. Participants who finish the program also get six months of free membership in Startup Virginia.

Plan Ahead

Kick off RVA Brunch Weekend at River City Roll on Friday, Sept. 8 from 5 to 8 p.m. The free celebration will include live music, specialty cocktails, raffles, swag bags, and brunch for dinner. Raffle proceeds will benefit Richmond SPCA.

State

Virginia drivers can now get a special license plate commemorating The Richmond Planet, the prominent Black newspaper founded in 1882. The plate has been in the works for over a year and will cost $10 annually. (CBS6 News)

Home

Summer storms can be unpredictable. Give yourself the gift of peace of mind and schedule a propane delivery, so you can be sure you’re prepared for the unexpected without even having to leave the house.*

Festival

Need weekend plans?

Expect live music, sidewalk sales, and fresh fruit at this year’s Watermelon Festival. | Photo by RICtoday

The River City will be party central this weekend with the return of several popular festivals and a momentous birthday party. Here’s what to know before you go.

RVA Rapper’s Delight | Friday | 6:30-10 p.m. | The Hippodrome Theater | $30-$35 | Ring in half a century of hip-hop with performances by Nickelus F, Noah-O, Radio B, Cane, and Reppa Ton.

Jam Packed Craft Beer & Music Festival | Saturday | 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.

Richmond Jazz and Music Festival | Saturday-Sunday | Times vary | Maymont | $120-$185 | Enjoy a variety of sets by performers including Chaka Khan, Wale, and Robert Glasper.

Carytown Watermelon Festival | Sunday | 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | Carytown | Free | Celebrate everything watermelon at this classic Richmond party featuring live music, food, vendors, kids activities, and refreshing fruit. Pro tip: Leave pets at home — it gets hot and crowded at this popular fest.

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