Travel and Outdoors

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• VCU Women’s Basketball vs. Saint Joseph’s | Wednesday, Feb. 21 | 6 p.m. | Siegel Center, 1200 W. Broad St., Richmond | $7-$10 | The Rams take on Saint Joseph’s for Homecoming Week.

• RESONATE Workshop: Entering The World of Investigative Reporting | Thursday, Feb. 22 | 3 p.m. + 6 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Calling all those interested in doing investigative journalism. Join the Institute of Contemporary Art for an informal presentation that will cover the basics of entering the field of in-depth enterprising reporting.

• VCU Baseball vs. Merrimack College | Friday, Feb. 23-Sunday, Feb. 25 | Times vary | The Diamond, 3001 N. Arthur Ashe Blvd., Richmond | $7-$10 | Cheer on the Rams in their homestand against Merrimack, or stream on ESPN+.
• Full Moon Fever | Friday, Feb. 23 | 7 p.m. | The Broadberry, 2729 W. Broad St., Richmond | $12 | You won’t want to back down from this opportunity to see the Tom Petty tribute act.
• Jazz Night with Roger Caroll | Friday, Feb. 23 | 7-11 p.m. | Gallery5, 200 W. Marshall St., Richmond | $25-$50 | Enjoy an evening of music with tunes by DJ Disco Cat between sets.

• History Explorer Day: African American History in Appomattox | Saturday, Feb. 24 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Historic Tredegar, 500 Tredegar St., Richmond | $18 museum admission | Join in for a day of learning about African American history in Appomattox.

• Lynchburg’s iconic Texas Inn is coming to Richmond. The diner has announced it will be moving into the Izzy’s Kitchen building in the Museum District. Izzy’s is expected to close sometime in March. (BizSense)

• Bon Secours and Virginia Cardiovascular Specialists will both be expanding their operations to western Henrico. Bon Secours will set up in Short Pump and VCS on Forest Avenue. The state health commissioner approved both cardiac centers to open outpatient facilities. (Richmond Times-Dispatch)

• A new pet pantry has opened up at Fonticello Park, stocked with food, treats, and litter for cats and dogs. The installment is in partnership with several local organizations, including RVAFreePetPantry.

• There’s one week left to sign up for this year’s Monument Avenue 10k before the price goes up. The cost to sign up for the April 20 road race bumps to $55 on Friday, March 1.

• The Virginia Mercury has selected a new editor-in-chief. Samantha Willis, who has previously worked at local outlets including Richmond Magazine, the Richmond Times-Dispatch, and the Richmond Free Press, will succeed Sarah Vogelsong after the latter spent a half-decade in the role. (Virginia Mercury)

• The Richmond and Henrico Health Districts and Richmond Public Schools are joining forces to offer in-school immunization clinics over the next several weeks. The programs are available for 6th and 11th graders on an opt-in basis.

• As if life doesn’t throw enough at you — now you’re in perimenopause and dealing with fatigue. See what VPFW’s certified NAMS menopause practitioner Dr. Emily Stone has to say about perimenopause, insomnia, and tips for keeping your energy up during this transitional time.*

• May 3 – Bella White with Colby T. Helms and The Virginia Creepers
• May 10 – Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country with Mackenzie Roark & the Hotpants
• May 24 – RVA Music Night, featuring The Legendary Ingramettes with Woody Woodworth & the Piners and Knifing Around
• May 31 – Sir Chloe with Prabir Trio and Deux Visages
• June 7 – Mdou Moctar with Leon III
• June 14 – Ritchy Mitch and the Coalminers with Deau Eyes
• June 21 – Digable Planets with Tre. Charles
• June 28 – Sam Barber with Jake Kohn and Villages