⏰ Hours

🪣 What to bring — and leave at home

🚌 Getting there

🎶 Stages

• Punks 4 Plants | Friday, Oct. 13 | 3-10 p.m. | Väsen Brewing Company, 3331 W. Moore St., Richmond | Free entry | Support Sankofa Community Orchard by shopping from local vendors from 3 to 7 p.m. — live music from four bands starts at 5 p.m.
• Movie in the Park: “The Nightmare Before Christmas” Sing-A-Long | Friday, Oct. 13 | 7-9 p.m. | Crump Park, 3400 Mountain Rd., Glen Allen | Free | Bring your lawn chair or blanket and enjoy this holiday mashup movie.

• Meet the Artists: “The Art of Freedom II” | Saturday, Oct. 14 | 2-4 p.m. | Black History Museum & Cultural Center, 122 W. Leigh St., Richmond | Free | Explore the exhibition and hear from some of the featured artists.
• Kickers vs. Central Valley Fuego FC | Saturday, Oct. 14 | 6 p.m. | City Stadium, 3201 Maplewood Ave., Richmond | $16 | Cheer on the Roos at Fan Appreciation Night, presented by Feed More.
• 26th Annual Virginia Literary Awards Celebration | Saturday, Oct. 14 | 6-9 p.m. | Library of Virginia, 800 E. Broad St., Richmond | $200-$250 | Honor Virginia’s authors at this awards show hosted by Adriana Trigiani and featuring nominated authors, presenters, and special guests.
• “Coraline” | Saturday, Oct. 14 | 7 p.m. | The Byrd Theatre, 2908 W. Cary St., Richmond | $8 | This stop motion fantasy-horror film is based on the novella by Neil Gaiman.

• Pumpkin Decorating at Lakeside Local Makers Market | Sunday, Oct. 15 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Lakeside Farmers Market, 6106 Lakeside Ave., Richmond | Free entry | Shop from local artisans and craft the perfect pumpkin.
• Pinkshift | Sunday, Oct. 15 | 6 p.m. | Richmond Music Hall, 623 E. Main St., Richmond | $16 | Jhariah and Polyanna join the rock band on the “Eat Your Friends” tour.
• Halloween Skate Party | Sunday, Oct. 15 | 6-9 p.m. | Rollerdome, 4902 Williamsburg Rd., Richmond | $10 | Come in costume and join the VA Pride party with music by DJ Joey and a drag show featuring Stacy Max, Alaya Armon, and Ravynn Lazuli.

• Currently: Card issuers use robust payment networks to process card charges, and charge the merchant a fee to fund card benefits and secure their network.
• Proposal: If passed, the act could move that payment to a cheaper, less secure network, reducing card issuers’ abilities to fund rewards programs.
• Future: Without funds, credit card points and miles could disappear overnight.

• Learn about Richmond’s Clean City Commission at its open house on Wednesday, Oct. 25 at 5:30 p.m. at Pine Camp Arts and Community Center. The group works to beautify Richmond with neighborhood clean-ups, graffiti abatement, and other programs. RSVP by email before Wednesday, Oct. 18.

• A new solo exhibition debuts at 1708 Gallery next week. Head to the public opening of “Many Moons” by James Williams III on Friday, Oct. 20 from 5 to 9 p.m. The exhibit includes drawings, paintings, an installation, and performance elements — check it out before it closes on Dec. 3.

• The vacant building at 402 E. Grace St. has changed hands. Douglas Development sold the property to a buyer for $435,000. The future for the space could include downstairs commercial space and upstairs apartments. (Richmond BizSense)

• The Richmond Tattoo & Arts Festival returns next weekend, Oct. 20-22. This year marks 35 years of bringing featured tattoo artists, exhibitors, and competitions to the River City. Get single day tickets or a weekend pass.

• There are still a few slots left to sign up your pup for Brambly Park’s Howl-O-Ween Doggie Costume Contest. The event will take place Saturday, Oct. 28 and is put on in partnership with Richmond Animal League. Registration is free.

• The James River Association will host Celebrating the James on Monday, Oct. 23 from 5 to 9 p.m. at Hardywood West Creek. Enjoy live music, take part in raffles, and get a sneak peek of the upcoming State of the James report at the fundraising event. Tickets are $50.

• If your student goes to a Richmond, Chesterfield, Henrico, or Hanover public school with a great principal, consider nominating them for the R.E.B. Awards for Distinguished Educational Leadership. Nominations are open until Thursday, Nov. 2 and winners receive a $10,000 award, plus an addition $20,000 for their school.

• We promise this newsletter is not going to turn into a Jason Mraz bulletin, but the pride of Mechanicsville did score the first 9’s of the season with his jive performance of “Do You Love Me” this week. (Richmond Times-Dispatch)

• This is the last call for submissions in our RICtoday Pumpkin Carving Contest. Decorate your pumpkin, take a picture, and submit it by this Sunday, Oct. 15 for a chance to win the inaugural RICtoday best jack-o’-lantern award. Make a submission.

• Looking for a unique craft bev + culinary experience? Check out Johnston County, NC’s Beer, Wine, and Shine Trail, a first-for-NC trail featuring tours, tastings, dining options, and more at eight craft beverage locations (two wineries, four breweries, and two distilleries). Bonus: Make a weekend of it with the Sip & Stay Package.*

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