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• “The Right to Read” Community Screening & Discussion | Wednesday, Sept. 27 | 5:30-8 p.m. | Virginia Union University Living and Learning Center, 1813-1899 Bath St., Richmond | Free | Register to watch the documentary and hear a panel discussion on literacy and combating the early reading crisis in America.
• VCU Men’s Soccer vs. Marshall | Wednesday, Sept. 27 | 7-9 p.m. | Sports Backers Stadium, 100 Avenue of Champions, Richmond | $5-$10 | The Rams face off against the Herd at home.

• Music at Main | Thursday, Sept. 28 | 5:30-8 p.m. | Main Street Station, 1500 E. Main St., Richmond | Free | Head to Shockoe after work for a free concert with Legacy Band.
• Mid-Autumn Festival | Thursday, Sept. 28 | 6-10 p.m. | The Veil Brewing Co., 1509 Belleville St., Richmond | Free entry | Bring the family for this celebration of Asian cultural traditions featuring vendors, performances, and live music.

• Grace Potter at Music at Maymont | Friday, Sept. 29 | 5:30-10 p.m. | Maymont, 1700 Hampton St., Richmond | $35-$190 | See the rock singer-songwriter at Maymont.
• K-pop Night with DJ Carl Hamm | Friday, Sept. 29 | 7 p.m. | Richmond Music Hall, 623 E. Main St., Richmond | $17 | Dance the night away to your favorite hits from BTS, Blackpink, NewJeans, and more.

• Genworth Lights Up! Youth Series | Saturday, Sept. 30 | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | Henrico High School | Center for the Arts, 302 Azalea Ave, Richmond | Free | This series offers youth ages 3-18 the opportunity to partake in free visual + performing arts workshops, and experience performances by local arts groups.*
• UR Football vs. Hampton | Saturday, Sept. 30 | 2 p.m. | Robins Stadium, 365 College Rd., Richmond | $40-$65 | It’s Family Weekend at UR as the Spiders face the Pirates.
• Gellman Room Concerts: Chamber Music Society of Central Virginia | Saturday, Sept. 30 | 2 p.m. | RPL Main Branch, 101 E. Franklin St., Richmond | Free | Hear a new major chamber work inspired by Richmond entitled “Our Pictures.”

• The city’s E-Cycle Day is this Saturday, Sept. 30 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at 1710 Robin Hood Road. Bring paper to shred, household hazardous waste, and electronics — various fees apply. Bonus: Public Works will be giving out biodegradable leaf bags and countertop compost bins while supplies last.

• If you’ve got a hidden talent for latte art — or just want to watch the masters at work — head to Grit Coffee in Scott’s Addition tomorrow from 6 to 8 p.m. for the RVA Latte Art Throwdown. Participant sign-up start at 5:30 p.m. and spectators are welcome.

• San-J International is one of the world’s largest producers of soy sauce — and its only United States factory is located in Henrico County. Visitors were invited to tour the facility and learn about fermented foods last weekend. (Richmond Times-Dispatch)

• GRTC has been in our headlines several times over the last month, but here’s your chance to really get involved. The transit system is looking for 10 volunteers to join the Rider Advisory Council. Make sure to apply by Thursday, Oct. 5.

• Celtic Woman is bringing its 20th anniversary tour to Richmond. The group, known for its harmonious renditions of traditional and contemporary Irish music, will perform at the Altria on March 14. Tickets go on sale this Friday, Sept. 29 at 10 a.m.

• The Richmond Symphony announced that Valentina Peleggi’s contract as music director and conductor has been extended. In Peleggi’s first four years with the orchestra, she has focused on increasing community engagement, spearheading new projects, and launching a composer-in-residence program.

• Going through your cold weather closet? Fonticello Food Forest is hosting a clothing drive to collect gently used coats, jackets, sweaters, gloves, and winter hats on Saturday, Oct. 21 from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at its farm stand near Carter Jones Park.

• Attention pickleball fans. Performance Pickleball RVA is throwing its first Pickle Ball on Dec. 20. The event will include winter holiday festivities, food, drinks, live music, and appearances from notable pickleballers. Proceeds benefit mental health nonprofit Laaser’s Ladybug Society. Get tickets now.

• Grammy Award-winner and Mechanicsville native Jason Mraz is competing on this season of “Dancing with the Stars.” The new season premiered last night on ABC and Disney+.

• The inaugural Virginia Credit Union River City Half on Saturday, March 9 is Sports Backers’ newest half marathon + 5k. Take in early spring as you run over and along the James River, through well-established neighborhoods and outdoor gems like Pony Pasture. Pro tip: Register before prices go up next week.*

• Love whiskey? Join Vinovest’s exclusive whiskey investing community and own your own casks hassle-free. Sell casks for a profit, or opt to bottle them to drink.*

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• Perfect for the -ber months: These stemless amber wine glasses that are dishwasher safe.

• Also perfect for the -ber months: This cozy thick knit blanket that’s buttery soft.