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🗓️ Spring into April
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Athletes from all over the country will compete in Henrico. | Photo by Jessica Stone Hendricks
A new month starts Monday — are you ready for April to arrive? Check out a few of the can’t-miss events on our calendar.

NWBA Wheelchair Basketball National Championships | Friday, April 5-Sunday, April 14 | Times vary | Henrico Sports & Events Center | $12 | Be a part of history when the top 100 wheelchair basketball teams in the country compete for national titles.

Virginia Train Collectors Spring Train Show | Saturday, April 6-Sunday, April 7 | Times vary | Westchester Commons | $8 | Check out 80+ tables of models and three operating model train layouts at this model railroading oasis.

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Check out even more April events on our community calendar, including the return of PopUp RVA.

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Photo via PopUp RVA

Chesterfield Outdoor Fest | Saturday, April 13 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Chesterfield County Fairgrounds | Free entry | The inaugural festival will include Earth Day races, touch-a-truck, adventure demos, and a sustainability showcase.

African American Book Festival | Saturday, April 13 | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | Diversity Richmond | Free entry | Reserve your spot for this free fest celebrating African American literature — including author talks, books signings, giveaways, and kids activities.

Earth Day Clean Up | Sunday, April 21 | 8-10 a.m. | Reedy Creek | Free | Join Keep Virginia Cozy, Keep Nature Wild, and Hoka for a zero-waste clean up.

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Stock up on plants and get insider knowledge from vendors at Herbs Galore & More.

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Photo via Maymont

Herbs Galore & More | Saturday, April 27 | 8 a.m.-3 p.m. | Maymont | $5 | Bring a roomy wagon to carry home the bounty of herbs, annuals, perennials, vegetables, and even trees, plus garden accessories and goodies.

The Brunch Market | Sunday, April 28 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Pinky’s | Cost of purchase | Shop from local makers, enjoy brunch, and groove with DJ Anthony Bryant.

There’s way more where that came from — including Squirrels and Kickers games, fascinating lectures, and groovy concerts.
 
 
Events
 
Friday, March 29
  • Jellyfish Terrarium Workshop | Friday, March 29 | 6:30-8 p.m. | PlantHouse Richmond, 2100 W. Cary St., Ste. 101, Richmond | $25 | Grab some friends and learn how to make an ocean-inspired terrarium with unique decor and air plants.
  • Studio Ghibli Fest | Friday, March 29 | 7 p.m. | The Byrd Theatre, 2908 W. Cary St., Richmond | $9 | See “Howl’s Moving Castle” as part of the Miyazaki marathon at the Byrd.
Saturday, March 30
  • Stony Point Artisan Market | Saturday, March 30 | 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. | Stony Point Fashion Park, 9200 Stony Point Pkwy., Richmond | Free entry | Shop from local vendors selling handmade decor, jewelry, art, and more at this outdoor market.
  • VCU Baseball vs. UMass | Saturday, March 30 | 1-4 p.m. | The Diamond, 3001 N. Arthur Ashe Blvd., Richmond | $7-$10 | Join the Easter Weekend celebration and cheer on the Rams.
Monday, April 1
  • April Fool’s Day Market | Monday, April 1 | 3-8 p.m. | Black Heath Meadery, 1313 Altamont Ave., Richmond | Free entry | Shop local art, vintage goods, and gifts with food by the Thai soul food pop-up Eat Boi.
Tuesday, April 2
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News Notes
 
Traffic
  • Expect street closures around Monument Avenue from Allen to Davis this Sunday, March 31. Easter on Parade will take place from 1 to 5 p.m.
Closing
  • This weekend will be your last chance to eat at Hatch Local. The food hall is closing this Sunday, March 31 and shifting away from its retail business model.
Opening
  • Tomorrow is the soft opening of Larry’s, a new boutique market featuring products by local vendors. Stop by the Stratford Hills Shopping Center store from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. to get a first look. Normal business hours start Wednesday, April 3.
Open
  • Yellow Umbrella Provisions has opened its second location. The new Libbie Mill store has prepared foods, seafood, baked goods, sushi, drinks, and more. Want more local grocery options? We’ve got you.
Biz
  • Richmond’s oldest brewery might be closing soon. Legend Brewing Co. is for sale and is being marketed as a mixed-use redevelopment opportunity. The parcel has been assessed at $3.9 million. (Richmond BizSense)
Plan Ahead
  • The Woodland Heights series of Tiny Porch Concerts will return this summer. Enjoy intimate concerts and eats from local food trucks one Sunday per month through October. The first evening of shows will be June 16 — see the rest of the dates.
History
  • Happy birthday, VMFA. Wednesday marked 90 years since the General Assembly authorized the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, creating a state-operated art museum in Richmond. The museum opened nearly two years later on Jan. 16, 1936.
Film
  • A musical based loosely on the childhood of Grammy-winner and Virginia Beach native Pharrell will reportedly be filmed in Richmond. The movie has Kelvin Harrison Jr. attached to star. (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
Finance
Trending
  • Get the No. 1 best-selling smart display — the Echo Show 8 — while it’s 33% off through the weekend. We love: controlling smart home devices from one hub.*
 
 
Civic
 
Get your budget questions answered
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It’s now up to City Council to approve the city budget. | Photo by RICtoday
Mayor Levar Stoney introduced his budget proposal for fiscal year 2025 to City Council on Wednesday.

The proposal can be an intimidating document — the whole thing is 639 pages long and amounts to $2.9 billion. We’ll be going through the highlights as budget season continues, along with reminders for how you can participate in the process.

We’ll use the umbrella funding categories of city employees, public education, children and families, infrastructure, and housing to parse the numbers.

Here are some big bullet points to start.
  • $20 per hour minimum wage for city employees
  • $15.8 million increase for Richmond Public Schools operating budget
  • $1 million towards modernizing RVA 311 call center
  • $10 million for Brown’s Island enhancements
  • $10 million to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund
We’ll dive more into the details in the coming weeks. In the meantime, send us your budget-related questions and we’ll do our best to get them answered.
 
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The handy dandy jar opener you never knew you needed. Mount it under a kitchen cabinet and easily twist open jars and bottles with one hand. Bonus: The jar opener was designed to be easy to use for older adults and those with carpal tunnel syndrome or arthritis.
 
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The Wrap
 
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Details on the Pharrell film might be hazy, but if it’s piqued your interest, check out these movies and TV shows shot in Richmond.
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