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🎱 5 places to play pool in Richmond

12 places to play pool in Richmond
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The Triple sign now points to tacos as well as billiards. | Photo by RICtoday
Looking for a place to shoot pool in the River City? Lucky for you, we’ve got a few in our pocket.

Diamond Billiards
The only devoted pool hall on this list, Diamond Billiards is packed with tables for casual and series players alike. The Midlothian outfit hosts plenty of tournaments but also has a robust restaurant section with food that they say “one wouldn’t expect to find in a pool hall.”

Don’t Look Back — Triple
A taco restaurant inside the old Triple Billiards hall, Don’t Look Back still bears the sign of its predecessor. Not only does Don’t Look Back offer plenty of pool tables, it hosts events like concerts and trivia.

The Locker Room
This beloved Forest Hill dive bar has pool tables and a cult following around the city. The Locker Room is especially beloved among Richmond smokers, since it still allows patrons to smoke inside.

City Beach
Situated in the middle of the Fan, City Beach is a classic sports bar with darts and pool tables for patrons. It’s part of a family of sports bars including The Beach House in Glen Allen and South Beach in Chesterfield.

Your Place
Another classic sports bar with a jukebox, arcade games, and karaoke fridays, Your Place off Midlothian Turnpike has eight pool and billiards tables. Pro tip: Pool is free with lunch from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. Monday-Friday.

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Events
Friday, Jan. 26
  • 4th Friday Opening Reception | Friday, Jan. 26 | 6-8 p.m. | Art Works, 320 Hull St., Richmond | Free | See four new exhibits, explore 80 artist studios, and enjoy music and refreshments.
  • “BKLYN the Musical” | Friday, Jan. 26 | 8 p.m. | Swift Creek Mill Theatre, 17401 Route 1, Chesterfield | $49 | Get tickets to see this musical which follows a troupe of homeless street performers and a young girl searching for her father.
Saturday, Jan. 27
  • Silly Cowgirl Pop-Up Market | Saturday, Jan. 27 | 12-4 p.m. | Pamplemousse Gallery, 300 N. Robinson St., Richmond | Free entry | Find a new piece for your wardrobe at this hand-painted clothing pop-up.
  • UR Men’s Basketball vs. Dayton | Saturday, Jan. 27 | 7 p.m. | Robins Center, 365 College Rd., Richmond | $15-$20 | The Spiders face the Flyers at home.
Sunday, Jan. 28
  • Bubbles and Oysters | Sunday, Jan. 28 | 1 p.m. | Get Tight Lounge, 1104 W. Main St., Richmond | Cost of purchase | Enjoy $1 oysters and $2.50 Miller High Life plus some afternoon football.
  • Bravo TV Trivia | Sunday, Jan. 28 | 4 p.m. | The Broadberry, 2729 W. Broad St., Richmond | Cost of purchase | Reserve a table and test your knowledge of “Real Housewives,” “Vanderpump Rules,” and more for a chance to win prizes.
  • Never Ending Fall | Sunday, Jan. 28 | 7 p.m. | Richmond Music Hall, 623 E. Main St., Richmond | $15 | The alt-indie band is on the American Disco Tour.
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News Notes
Development
  • The Flying Squirrels’ new ballpark should break ground on an “April-to-June-ish timeline,” according to Richmond’s chief administrative officer, Lincoln Saunders. Saunders said that opening in time for the 2026 season remains the top priority. (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
Eat
  • The Brunch Market, a local maker’s market that serves brunch, has announced its return for 2024. Hosted by the Scott’s Addition Mediterranean restaurant Pinky’s, the market will be back on April 28.
Sports
  • Lauryn Hutchinson, a VCU Women’s Soccer alum and former player for Trinidad and Tobago’s national team, will be joining the Kickers’ staff for the preseason as a part of the USL’s Pro Preseason Residency Program. The program identifies aspiring BIPOC and women coaches aspiring to the pro level and helps them find an environment to learn in.
Edu
  • The Virginia Senate voted 36-3 in favor of a bill that would allow school boards around the state to ban mobile phones and other devices during school hours. Several school systems had already begun adopting such policies, but this legislation would explicitly enable the bans. RPS is piloting one such program now. (Virginia Mercury)
Civic
  • The race for Richmond’s next mayor is underway. Former City Council President Michelle Mosby, an independent, officially announced her campaign yesterday. Democrat Garrett Sawyer and independents Chris Hilbert and Maurice Neblett have already filed their candidacy. Get need-to-know election info in our guide. (12 On Your Side)
Active
  • Got an exercise goal, but not sure which gym is worth it? Get a free month of ClassPass + sample multiple gyms and studios with just one membership.*
 
Cause

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United Way offering tax assistance program for Richmond families
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United Way’s Tax Assistance Program aims to help families establish financial stability. | Photo via United Way of Greater Richmond and Petersburg
United Way of Greater Richmond & Petersburg has launched a tax preparation assistance program for families trying to achieve financial stability.

The program offers both in-person tax sites and virtual tax assistance service. Both are free. A team of IRS-certified tax preparers and volunteers are on hand to help families in Richmond, Goochland, Chesterfield, Henrico, and Hanover whose household income is under $64,000.

There are 11 in-person tax preparation sites throughout the greater Richmond area. For Spanish or Portuguese-speaking families, the Sacred Heart Center in Richmond is available.

There is also a do-it-yourself option — individuals making up to $73,000 can email United Way for free coaching from an IRS-certified volunteer.
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