For the foodie

• Give them the insider experience with a meal at one of Richmond’s newest eateries, like Fanboy, Wishbone Food Shop, or Gold Lion Community Cafe.
• Test your talents in the kitchen with a hands-on cooking class at The Kitchen Classroom or Mise En Place.
• Take a trip of the world’s cuisines on a food-focused tour of Richmond.

For the sports fanatic

• Join the W League RVA Founder’s Club on their behalf so they can see every game, get discounts on merch, and be among the first to cheer on Richmond’s newest team.
• Up the Roos with season tickets to see the Richmond Kickers play at City Stadium.
• Get the pickleball lover in your life an individual or dual membership for unlimited play at Bangers and Dinks.

For the lifelong student

• Design a walking tour of local spots on the National Register for Historic Places to go on together.
• Learn more about our history with a membership at The Valentine, Black History Museum, or VMHC.
• Schedule a visit to Historic St. John’s Church and keep an eye out for future reenactments.

• Good For Her: Fundraiser Film Series | Tuesday, Dec. 12 | 5-9 p.m. | Starr Hill Beer Hall, 3406 W. Leigh St., Richmond | Cost of purchase | Shop the vendor market and watch the 1974 film “Black Christmas” while sipping a brew — $1 per pint is donated to the Alzheimer’s Association of Greater Richmond.
• Roscoe Burnems on Shockoe Sessions Live! | Tuesday, Dec. 12 | 7:30 p.m. | In Your Ear Studios, 1813 E. Broad St., Richmond | $0-$15 | Get tickets to see the show in person or tune in to the livestream.

• Dominion Energy Jazz Café | Wednesday, Dec. 13 | 6-8 p.m. | VMFA, 200 N. Arthur Ashe Blvd., Richmond | Free | Groove in the Cochrane Atrium with Charlottesville jazz singer Tina Hashemi.
• Gabe Lee | Wednesday, Dec. 13 | 7 p.m. | Richmond Music Hall, 623 E. Main St., Richmond | $15 | The country-folk singer will play with Graham Stone.

• Meet ChamberRVA | Thursday, Dec. 14 | 4:30-5:30 p.m. | ChamberRVA, 919 E. Main St., Richmond | Free | Sign up to mingle with other entrepreneurs and business owners in the Richmond area.
• “Scrooged” | Thursday, Dec. 14 | 7 p.m. | The Byrd Theatre, 2908 W. Cary St., Richmond | $8 | This comedic take on “A Christmas Carol” stars Bill Murray and Karen Allen.

• Richmond Ballet Presents “The Nutcracker” | Friday, Dec. 15-Sunday, Dec. 24 | Times vary | Carpenter Theatre at Dominion Energy Center, 600 E. Grace St., Richmond | $25+ | Join Clara on a magical journal to the kingdom of the Sugar Plum Fairy.
• Making Merry with Grey Garrett | Friday, Dec. 15 | 8-10 p.m. | The Basement, 300 E. Broad St., Richmond | $35 | Enjoy an evening of holiday cabaret with the local artist.

• The latest offering from Lindsey Food Group is now open in Innsbrook. Farm + Oak serves Southern fare for brunch, lunch, and dinner out of the former Natalie’s Taste of Lebanon location. (Richmond Times-Dispatch)

• The VCU-area building that was home to Postbellum for 10 years will have a new tenant in March. Marylous has been described as an upscale soul food dining concept. Updates to the rooftop dining space are also on the table. (Richmond Times-Dispatch)

• Richmond got its first snow of the season early yesterday morning. The city prioritizes bridges, major thoroughfares, arterial streets, and emergency routes for pre-treating and snow removal, followed by minor thoroughfares, then residential streets. If we get more snow this season, an easy way to get updates is through social media.

• This year’s holiday decorations at The Jefferson Hotel feature lights, wreaths, a 30-foot Christmas tree, and a landmark gingerbread display. The edible version of Santa’s Sweet Shop reportedly contains 550+ pounds of gingerbread. (ABC 8News)

• Northside Nursery is getting ready for the next planting season with a volunteer event focused on cultivating and propagating trees for the community. The workday will be Wednesday, Dec. 20 from 1:30 to 3:30 — sign up in advance.

• Local arts and culture publication Style Weekly has a new look. VPM acquired Style two years ago, after the publication was shuttered under Tribune Publishing. Now, Style has a fresh logo and website, and plans to print four issues a year. (Richmond BizSense)

• New name, new venues, new events. The Charleston Festival (formerly known as the Festival of Houses & Gardens) is happening March 14-April 14 in Charleston. The 2024 season features iconic tours and events, but better than ever — plus, new events to enhance the experience. Learn more + snag tickets.*