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🗓️ Need plans for November?
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Craft + Design features work by hundreds of artists plus education areas, workshops, and special events. | Photo by RICtoday
We got you. Here’s a sneak peek at what’s on our calendar for the next month — including the return of some favorite local festivities.

The Altars Festival | Sunday, Nov. 5 | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | Art Works | Free | Musicians, speakers, and artists gather to celebrate cross-cultural ancestor remembrance at this art exhibition.

Veterans Day Ceremony | Friday, Nov. 10 | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. | The Virginia War Memorial | Free | Honor Veterans Day with a ceremony at the Heilman Amphitheater featuring guest speakers and music.

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The Virginia War Memorial honors Veterans Day with an annual ceremony.

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Richmond Indie Comics Expo | Sunday, Nov. 12 | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | James Branch Cabell Library | Free | Attend panels, meet local artists, and hear from guest speakers at this student-run expo.

Candlelight: Best of Hip-Hop on Strings | Thursday, Nov. 16 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | The Hippodrome Theater | $32 | Enjoy a survey of hip-hop history through this candlelight string performance.

7th Annual Pocahontas Reframed Film Festival | Friday, Nov. 17-Sunday, Nov. 19 | Times vary | Virginia Museum of History & Culture | $20+ | This year’s fest features 30+ films, performances, and the first Tsenacommacah Eastern Indian Marketplace.

The conservatory at Lewis Ginter, decorated with colored lights.

GardenFest continues nightly through early January.

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VisArts’ 59th Annual Craft + Design | Friday, Nov. 17-Sunday, Nov. 19 | Times vary | Main Street Station | $10-$90 | Eat, drink, and browse work by 150+ artists from across the country.

GardenFest of Lights | Monday, Nov. 20-Sunday, Jan. 7 | 5-10 p.m. | Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden | $0-$17 | The gardens will twinkle with millions of lights — plus, enjoy botanical decorations, model trains, and hot chocolate.

Small Business Saturday Artisan Market | Saturday, Nov. 25 | 12-5 p.m. | Hardywood Park Craft Brewery | Free entry | Shop local from artisans selling home décor, art, jewelry, and apparel in the barrel room.
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Events
Tuesday, Oct. 31
  • 18th Annual Halloween Parade | Tuesday, Oct. 31 | 7 p.m. | Monroe Park, 620 W. Main St., Richmond | Free | Join All the Saints Theater Company in a funeral march for time through Oregon Hill.
  • Tennis | Tuesday, Oct. 31 | 7:30 p.m. | The National, 708 E. Broad St., Richmond | $28 | See the indie pop band with Sam Evian on the “Pollen” tour.
Wednesday, Nov. 1
Thursday, Nov. 2
  • Sunrise Science: “An Ocean Apart” | Thursday, Nov. 2 | 8 a.m. | Science Museum of Virginia, 2500 W. Broad St., Richmond | Free | NOAA Administrator Dr. Rick Spinrad will discuss the interconnectedness of the oceans and our daily lives at the first edition of this new speaker series.
Friday, Nov. 3
  • First Fridays for the Whole Family | Friday, Nov. 3 | 5-8 p.m. | Virginia Museum of History & Culture, 428 N. Arthur Ashe Blvd., Richmond | Free entry | Get free admission to the museum and enjoy happy hour, food trucks, music, and family fun.
Saturday, Nov. 4
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Sports

🏃‍♀️ Run, cheer, or volunteer at the Allianz Partners Richmond Marathon
Participants race in the Allianz Partners Richmond Marathon.
Participants race in the Allianz Partners Richmond Marathon. | Photos by Backlight Photography for Sports Backers
Marathons not your thing? This one might change your mind.

The Allianz Partners Richmond Marathon, happening Saturday, Nov. 11, is named “America’s Friendliest Marathon” for legit reasons:
  • Walkers are welcome, and there’s no shame in slowing your stride.
  • You can register as a volunteer to support participating friends.
  • Throw a block party (with possible reimbursements) to showcase your community spirit and potentially win prizes.
Register before November 7 for a discounted rate
News Notes
Traffic
  • Starting tomorrow there will be alternating lane closures around Scott’s Addition lasting through mid-December. DPW crews will be installing bike lanes and raised crosswalks on several streets in the neighborhood. (ABC 8News)
Opening
  • A new restaurant is coming to the former home of Max’s on Broad. And Dum Sum will serve dim sum, noodles, dumplings, and a variety of other fusion items. You can try it out starting this Friday, Nov. 3. (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
Closed
  • Isley Brewing Company has closed. The Scott’s Addition brewery announced over the weekend that Sunday was its last day of service. It recently celebrated 10 years in business.
Coming Soon
  • A new taco spot called El Taco Guapo is moving into the former Asado location on Broad near VCU. Owner Jon Lillyman is conducting renovations and expects to open in around a month. (Richmond BizSense)
Outdoors
  • The city’s bike lane sweeper, affectionately known as MF Broom, has been off the streets for several months. The city says it has been absent due to staffing and equipment shortages, but will be back to sweeping in the spring. (VPM)
Cause
  • Local nonprofit Birth in Color RVA is celebrating five years of advocacy for maternal and infant health for people of color. Support the cause and enjoy a night of fun at the Harlem Nights Gala and Silent Auction, taking place on Saturday, Nov. 11 at the Hippodrome Theater.
Kids
  • Have a kid ready for two wheels? Richmond Cycling Corps, Wee Wheel, and Outpost Richmond are hosting Learn To Ride A Bike Day at Forest Hill Park on Sunday, Nov. 12 at 4 p.m. The event is free but registration is required. It’s BYOB — bring your own bike.
Beauty
  • Looking for an unbelievably close shave? Try Meridian Trimmers, engineered to empower individuals of all genders to achieve flawless grooming. Get 15% off a one-time purchase with code “6AM.”*
 
Holiday

🎃 Happy Halloween

Get your scares in at Halloween events around Richmond
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These two have been haunting the streets of Richmond for decades. | Graphic by RICtoday
Whether you’re shepherding around trick-or-treaters, hitting the town, or are all hallowed-out, we’re wishing you a happy Halloween.

To celebrate, here’s 12-year-old City Editor David as Beaker and a young Robin as a lady who just took a shower — not a traditional costume per se, but a very comfortable one.

Hit the button below to see our map of spooky events around town. Pro tip: Use the “Oct. 31" tag on the map to filter out events from last weekend.
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