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• Benedict Arnold’s Raid on Richmond | Friday, Jan. 5-Sunday, Jan. 7 | Times vary | Historic St. John’s Church, 2401 E. Broad St., Richmond | Free | Enjoy four days of free talks, demonstrations, and tours to mark the anniversary of Benedict Arnold’s raid on Richmond in 1781.
• RVA Square Dance | Friday, Jan. 5 | 7:30-10 p.m. | Studio Two Three, 109 W. 15th St., Richmond | $0-$10 | No experience is necessary to join the dance with guest caller Becky Hill and accompanied by the Earl White Stringband.
• Caligula Blushed | Friday, Jan. 5 | 8 p.m. | The Canal Club, 1545 E. Cary St., Richmond | $20 | Rock out at this tribute to The Smiths.

• UR Men’s Basketball vs. St. Bonaventure | Saturday, Jan. 6 | 4 p.m. | Robins Center, 365 College Rd., Richmond | $15-$32 | Cheer on the Spiders as they face St. Bonaventure.
• “John Wick: Chapter 4" | Saturday, Jan. 6 | 7 p.m. | The Byrd Theatre, 2908 W. Cary St., Richmond | $9 | Keanu Reeves stars in the fourth entry in the action saga.
• Dan Nicholls Band | Saturday, Jan. 6 | 9-11:59 p.m. | River City Roll, 939 Myers St., Richmond | Free entry | This country music night will have you up on your feet and dancing.

• Vintage Market | Sunday, Jan. 7 | 11 a.m.-6 p.m. | Cobra Cabana, 901 W. Marshall St., Richmond | Free entry | Ring in the new year with old stuff — plus enjoy drinks and eats on the heated patio.

• Controversy/History – Faith & Beyond: Finding Our Moral Compass | Tuesday, Jan. 9 | 6-7:30 p.m. | The Valentine, 1015 E. Clay St., Richmond | Free | Join a conversation about the influence of religion on Richmond’s past and future.

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• The Dept. of Parks and Recreation released a sneak peek of its priorities for 2024. Mentioned goals include officially becoming a Bee City, adding a splash pad at Calhoun Community Center, and repairing the Texas Beach Tower — which has been closed since Sept. 2022.

• The Diamond District is getting an additional $1 million from the city’s Economic Development Authority to keep the new stadium planning process on track. The funds will go towards ongoing design and development work for the facility. (Richmond BizSense)

• National chain Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille is opening at Short Pump Town Center on Monday, Feb. 5. It’ll be the first Virginia outpost for the Texas-based restaurant.

• Have electronics you’d like to recycle? CVWMA and Securis are hosting an event tomorrow in Henrico at 8419 Glazebrook Ave. from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Check the list of acceptable items and fees before attending.

• Richmond Vegan Action is bringing back its food and drink week Jan. 23-28. There are 25+ local businesses participating in V72x2 this year, with more to be announced.

• A new roller coaster could be in Kings Dominion’s future. The amusement park filed plans with Hanover County which indicate a replacement ride near the site of Volcano: The Blast Coaster, which closed in 2019. (Richmond Times-Dispatch)

• Know a group working to help animals in our community? They could be a good candidate for a grant from the William A. Harrison Jr. Foundation. Eligible nonprofits can apply for a piece of the ~$20,000 pie this cycle.

• Calling all basket cases and American idiots. Plan 9 is hosting a listening event on Saturday, Jan. 13 for Green Day’s new album, “Saviors.” Be among the first to hear the record — plus you might score a freebie or win a raffle. Party starts at 5 p.m.

• If you’ve ever wondered why cities in VA are independent from counties, VPM dug into the historical context. It’s not a widespread system in the US, but has roots the commonwealth’s colonial past. (VPM)

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