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Weekly trivia nights in Richmond

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Grab your friends and go test your head at these Richmond spots. | Photo by RICtoday
Do you love trivia? Are you overflowing with niche knowledge and little-known lore? If your brain has facts and figures on tap then you’re in luck — Richmond has over a dozen spots for you to win some prizes at weekly trivia nights.

We’ve compiled a list of venues that host challenges on a regular basis.

Let’s get down to quiz-ness.

Mondays

Tuesdays

  • Basic City Beer Co., 212 W. 6th St. | 7 p.m. | Check out their Facebook page for one free answer.
  • New York Deli, 2920 W. Cary St. | 8 p.m. | Join Trivia Kings for theme rounds and prizes throughout the game.

Wednesdays

  • Three Notch’d RVA Collab House, 2930 W. Broad St. | 7 p.m. | Enjoy $5 beers while you play.
  • Buddy’s Place, 600 N. Sheppard St. | 7:30 p.m. | Head to Buddy’s for Family Feud-style trivia where answers are based on survey results.

Thursdays

  • Stone Brewing, 4300 Williamsburg Ave. | 6:30 p.m. | Grab dinner and a beer at this Chimborazo staple.
  • Väsen Brewing, 3331 Moore St. | 7 p.m. | Hosted by Geeks Who Drink
If you’re not keen on going out for your trivia, there’s also a local virtual option. Why Richmond Is Awesome, a project from The Glaser Group Realtors, hosts semi-regular trivia on Thursday nights. Winners get gift cards to Richmond businesses.

Let us know if we left off your favorite place and we’ll add it to our guide.
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Events
Friday, Nov. 3
  • Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale | Friday, Nov. 3-Saturday, Nov. 4 | Times vary | RPL Main Branch, 101 E. Franklin St., Richmond | Free entry | Head to the Main auditorium to support the Richmond Public Library and find your next read for as low as 50 cents.
  • 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
  1. Clover Hill High School Craft Show | Saturday, Nov. 4 | 9 a.m.-3 p.m. | Clover Hill High School, 13301 Kelly Green Ln., Midlothian | Free entry | Support Clover Hill Athletic Boosters and shop from local vendors at this craft fair.
  2. Gellman Room Concerts: Commonwealth Concert Opera Unleashed | Saturday, Nov. 4 | 2-3 p.m. | RPL Main Branch, 101 E. Franklin St., Richmond | Free | Join in the celebration of the library’s centennial with music and readings from 1923 and 1973 — the year Gellman Room Concerts began.
Sunday, Nov. 5
  • Artisan Market | Sunday, Nov. 5 | 1-5 p.m. | Main Line Brewery , 1603 Ownby Ln., Richmond | Free entry | Feel free to bring Fido to this open-air market in Scott’s Addition.
  • Books & Brews | Sunday, Nov. 5 | 3-5 p.m. | Intermission Beer Company, 10089 Brook Rd., Unit A, Glen Allen | Cost of purchase | Talk about books and drink beer every first and third Sunday of the month — no assigned reading required.
Monday, Nov. 6
  • Monday Movie Night: “Ratatouille” | Monday, Nov. 6 | 6-7:30 p.m. | RPL Broad Rock Branch, 4820 Old Warwick Rd., Richmond | Free | Bring the kids for a screening of this Pixar favorite and enjoy popcorn and drinks.
  • UR Men’s Basketball vs. VMI | Monday, Nov. 6 | 7 p.m. | Robins Center, 365 College Rd., Richmond | $7 | The Spiders open the season with a home game against VMI.
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Seasonal

🎄 Get lit at the CarMax Tacky Light Run

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Take advantage of early-bird pricing through Nov. 17

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Bust out those ugly sweaters and tacky holiday garb, because the CarMax Tacky Light Run is back for another round of glitzy, over-the-top cheer.

On Saturday, Dec. 9, RVA’s favorite holiday tradition welcomes walkers, runners, and Santa lovers everywhere to stroll past dozens of extravagantly tacky holiday homes in the Walton Park neighborhood, including the famous Dawnridge Court.

The 6k course is stroller-friendly and open to all ages. Pro tip: Sign up before Nov. 18 for a discounted rate.
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News Notes
Traffic
  • Richmond has started installing cameras in school zones around the city to catch drivers going 11+ mph over the speed limit. The Safety Camera Program is part of the city’s Vision Zero Action Plan.
Regional
  • Cedar Fair LP, King’s Dominion’s parent company, has been acquired by Six Flags Entertainment Corp. The new company — still called Six Flags — will make King’s Dominion one of 42 parks in the same family. (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
Development
  • There’s a new $100+ million business park in the works on Pole Green Road in Hanover. The 217,000-sqft facility is set to include 14 one-story buildings slated for industrial and medical uses. (Richmond BizSense)
Drink
  • Sefton Coffee Co. will be open for special hours on Saturday, Nov. 11 from 12 to 5 p.m. The special hours are part of the N. 8th Holiday Market’s grand opening, and will feature tastings with Encounter Wines.
Seasonal
  • As temperatures drop and thermostats go up, power companies are anticipating a jump in demand. Dominion is looking to incorporate more renewable energy sources as they prepare their grid for the new season. (VPM)
Biz
  • Small Business Saturday is just around the corner — Nov. 25, to be exact. What local businesses will you be supporting + which local deals should we check out? Let us know and we may feature your recommendation in an upcoming newsletter.
Finance
  • This five-star-rated card offers not one, not six, but 21 months of 0% intro APR on qualifying balance transfers — giving you nearly two years to save big. (All with no annual fee, to boot.) Learn more and apply.*
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Outdoors

🌳 Plant a tree at the library

Plant a tree at the North Avenue Branch Library

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Tree seedlings will be delivered to participating Richmonders on Nov. 11. | Photo by the James River Association
The James River Association is partnering with Truist and the Arbor Day Foundation for a community-oriented tree planting event at Richmond Public Library’s North Avenue Branch. The event is part of the Greening Richmond Public Libraries initiative.

Richmonders can sign up to participate in the tree planting event, which will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 14. Pro tip: Volunteers should bring their own gloves and a bottle of water.

Justin Doyle, Director of Community Conservation for JRA, explained that the purpose of the trees is to reduce urban heat and stormwater runoff. Doyle said planting and maintaining trees are some of the best ways to fight climate change on a local level.
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Today’s edition by:
David

From the editor
Trivia’s always been near and dear to my heart — I was actually the captain of Hermitage High School’s “Battle of the Brains” team as a teenager.
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