Editors’ Picks

• Robin’s pick | SCRAP Creative Reuse | Access materials, tools, classes, and more to help fuel your next creative project.
• David’s Pick | Deep Groove Records | Go gift shopping for the vinyl lover in your life from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. this Black Friday or 12-6 p.m. after the holiday.
• You all love shopping small. Check out where else you said you’ll be shopping on Nov. 25.

Local Favorites

• Blanchard Coffee | Gift a bag of some of Richmond’s very best coffee beans — choose from a variety of roasts, from dark and sweet to creamy and chocolatey.
• CEB Studio | Though this studio is based in Boston, its team creates some pretty perfect Richmond rocks glasses. Bonus: They’re dishwasher safe.

Popular Gifts

• For her: simple beaded pearl ring | Drea Studio
• For friends: hygge gift box | Arinna Gifts
• For sisters: personalized “To my sister” blanket | Relatable Basic by Irene and Annie
• For holiday lovers: winter lambs ear wreath | Sprig and Vine Wreaths
• For crafters: paint your own pins kit | Jill Makes
• For anyone: stoneware coffee mug | Spinware

• Community Thanksgiving | Thursday, Nov. 23 | 2-4 p.m. | Gold Lion Community Cafe, 1012 Hull St., Richmond | Free | Join with community members for a vegetarian Thanksgiving meal — coats, sleeping bags, personal hygiene supplies, and monetary donations will also be collected.

• 46th Annual Model Railroad Show | Friday, Nov. 24-Sunday, Nov. 26 | 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. | Science Museum of Virginia, 2500 W. Broad St., Richmond | $10-$17 | All aboard for this room of elaborate train displays, intricate landscapes, and mini cities.

• Small Business Saturday Artisan Market | Saturday, Nov. 25 | 12-5 p.m. | Hardywood Park Craft Brewery, 2410 Ownby Ln., Richmond | Free entry | Shop local from artisans selling home décor, art, jewelry, and apparel in the barrel room.
• UR Men’s Basketball vs. Queens | Saturday, Nov. 25 | 7 p.m. | Robins Center, 365 College Rd., Richmond | $15-$32 | Cheer on the Spiders as they face Queens at home, or stream on ESPN+.

• “Monty Python and the Holy Grail” | Sunday, Nov. 26 | 2 p.m. | The Byrd Theatre, 2908 W. Cary St., Richmond | $8 | You (probably) won’t sustain any flesh wounds at this big screen showing of the comedy classic.

• Bob Dylan | Monday, Nov. 27 | 8 p.m. | Altria Theater, 6 N. Laurel St., Richmond | $67 | The legendary performer comes to the River City on the Rough and Rowdy Ways Tour.

• Happy Thanksgiving. However you celebrate, we hope you enjoy a day of rest, reflection, and community. We here at RICtoday are thankful for our city, and the fact that there’s always plenty to talk about.

• Tuesday was the Valentine’s 125th birthday — or quasquicentennial. Though more celebrations are in store, the Richmond history museum is still accepting birthday donations.

• Mark your calendar for the holiday pop-up Black Lodge Xmas. The Scott’s Addition bar will be on-theme beginning Tuesday, Nov. 28 and lasting through the end of the year. Swing by Tuesdays-Saturdays starting at 5 p.m.

• Looking for a gift for your favorite bookworm? Consult our list of books written by authors with ties to the River City.