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🗓️ Make March moves
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Welcome spring with baby farm animals at Maymont’s Easter celebration. | Photo courtesy of Maymont
A new month means it’s time to preview the events we’re looking forward to, including the return of Richmond’s true festival season.

Nutzy’s Block Party | Saturday, March 2 | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | The Diamond | Free | Party with the Squirrels and enjoy live music, food trucks, a car show, a petting zoo, and early access to single-game tickets.

Mobile Soul Sunday | Sunday, March 10 | 12-5 p.m. | Monroe Park | Free entry | Kick off the Richmond Black Restaurant Experience festivities with 22 food vendors, DJ sets, an art walk, and line dancing.

2024 Transportation Forum | Friday, March 15 | 7:45-10 a.m. | Main Street Station | Free | Register to learn how you can engage in regional transit planning and get an inside look at future projects.

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Max Power performs at the 2023 Church Hill Irish Festival.

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Photo by @therealmaxpowerband

Church Hill Irish Festival | Saturday, March 16-Sunday, March 17 | 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | Church Hill | $5 | Entertainment, family fun, Irish food, Guinness tastings, and a Sunday morning parade are all on the agenda for this classic Richmond fest.

Shamrock the Block | Saturday, March 16 | 12 p.m. | Leigh Street | Free entry | Kick off festival season with this St. Patrick’s Day celebration featuring live music, food trucks, and drinks.

Studio Two: New Works Festival | Tuesday, March 19-Sunday, March 24 | Times vary | Richmond Ballet Studio Theatre | $25+ | Four modern and innovative creators take on the challenge of choreographing an original work in just 25 hours.

Dominion Energy Family Easter | Saturday, March 30 | 9 a.m.-3 p.m. | Maymont | $5 | This year’s eggs-travaganza will be bigger than ever with three entertainment stages, baby farm animals, and a golden egg hunt.

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Festivals, dance nights + dog jogs
 
Events
Friday, March 1
  • Richmond Home + Garden Show | Friday, March 1-Sunday, March 3 | Times vary | Richmond Raceway, 600 E. Laburnum Ave., Richmond | $9 | See celebrity guests and get advice from 250+ home improvement, gardening, and landscape design experts.
  • First Fridays at The Basement | Friday, March 1 | 5-11:59 p.m. | The Basement, 300 E. Broad St., Richmond | Free entry | Expect art, live music, burlesque and more to kick off the month — the band starts at 7 p.m.
Saturday, March 2
  • Richmond Makers Market | Saturday, March 2 | 12-6 p.m. | Basic City Beer Co., 212 W. Sixth St., Richmond | Free entry | Shop this totally 90s-themed market with 40+ makers, food trucks, and Girl Scout cookies.
  • VCU Women’s Basketball vs. George Mason | Saturday, March 2 | 1 p.m. | Siegel Center, 1200 W. Broad St., Richmond | $7-$10 | Cheer on the Rams as they round out regular season play in a game against the Patriots.
  • 2024 RFM Summer Camp Expo | Saturday, March 2 | 1-4 p.m. | Science Museum of Virginia, 2500 W. Broad St., Richmond | Free | Day camps, sleep away camps, and other family-focused organizations will be on-hand to help you plan your family’s best summer ever.
Sunday, March 3
Tuesday, March 5
  • Seasonal Garden Tour | Tuesday, March 5 | 10-11 a.m. | Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, 1800 Lakeside Ave., Richmond | $0-$20 | Join for a specialized tour to see the seasonal aspects of the Garden.
Events calendar here
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News Notes
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Open
  • Beaucoup is now open in the former Commercial Taphouse spot in the Fan. The oyster and cocktail bar comes from the owner and bar manager of Grisette. Try it out Wednesdays through Sundays — happy hour is daily from 4 to 6 p.m. (Richmond Magazine)
Sports
  • Today is the last day to join the Founder’s Club of W League RVA. Members get tickets to home matches, merch, and an invite to the exclusive brand launch coming up this month.
Development
  • A group of townhomes will be built in Manchester at the corner of 6th and Decatur Streets. WVS Cos. and Fountainhead Real Estate Development had previously proposed a 167-unit apartment building, but shifted plans to build 40 for-sale homes. (Richmond BizSense)
Transit
  • GRTC is hosting one more meeting to gather public input on the future site of its permanent downtown transfer facility. Register to attend the conversation, which will take place at Main Library on Wednesday, March 13 at 5:30 p.m.
History
  • Virginia’s statewide celebration of the anniversary of the American Revolution continues this month with in-person and virtual programming. From book talks to reenactments to a wreath-laying ceremony, check out the local highlights.
Edu
  • The deadline to nominate a standout Richmond Public Schools employee for an RPS Shines award is 11:59 p.m. tonight. The awards will honor educators, administrators, and support staff. You can also support by making a donation to the RPS Education Foundation.
Shop
  • It’s not every day that you find free, award-winning legal cannabis products. Cult favorite cannabis brand Indacloud is here with 30% off and free gummies with code “6AM” on any purchase. Get edibles, joints, and vapes for as low as $20 (and free gummies, of course) delivered to your door.*†
*†Please note: Legalities in your state may vary. Indacloud advises consumers to read the company’s terms and conditions, consult a physician before trying products, start only with small amounts, and to not consume products before driving or before a drug test. The information about providers and services contained in this newsletter does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by RICtoday.
 
Sports

⚽️ Roos on TV

Kickers will appear on national television in July game against Forward Madison
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Get tickets to cheer on the Kickers at City Stadium. | Photo by Jessica Stone Hendricks Photography
For the first time since 2018, the Kickers will play in front of a national audience. The Roos’ home match against Forward Madison FC on July 3 will be broadcast on CBS Sports Network.

The match marks the return of the Henny Derby, a fan-led rivalry that started in 2019 when Kickers supporter Elliot Barr and Madison fan Kyle Carr wagered a bottle of Hennessy over the clubs’ first meeting. Over the years, the competition has escalated to include a trophy and fan gatherings.

The broadcast is part of USL League One’s deal with CBS Sports and ESPN to put a record number of league games on national television.

Get tickets to see the match in person — who knows, you could be on TV.
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