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☀️ Here comes the sun

Your guide to River City summer events
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Expect live music, sidewalk sales, and fresh fruit at this year’s Watermelon Festival. | Photo by RICtoday
Summer’s almost here and Richmond is ready. From live music and Brown’s Island festivals to nights at The Diamond and City Stadium, summer is when the River City comes alive.

Get ready to get outside with this guide featuring the biggest summer events — including Fourth of July festivities — happening between May and August.

🎉 Festivals

¿Qué Pasa? Festival | May 4 | Brown’s Island
The yearly fest includes artisans, food vendors, and entertainment in celebration of Hispanic and Latin American cultures.

Festival of Arts | May 24-Sept. 21 | Dogwood Dell
Held each summer over several months, the city’s Festival of Arts features free concerts and events on most weekends. Check out this year’s schedule.

804 Day | Aug. 2 | 17th St. Market
The first 804 Day block party took place last year. This summer’s follow-up promises more local music, nonprofits, food, and hometown celebrations.

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Check out the full guide to see what Maymont has in store for the summer.

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🎶 Live music series

Friday Cheers | Fridays May-June | Brown’s Island
Get the summer started on the right note. This year’s lineup includes Bella White, Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country, and Mdou Moctar.

LiVE LOUD Concert Series | Dates vary | Brown’s Island
This Broadberry-produced concert series brings big names to Brown’s Island including Chappell Roan, Faye Webster, and King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard this summer.

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Artisans travel from far and wide to sell their wares at Arts in the Park.

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🎨 Arts

Arts in the Park | May 4-5 | Byrd Park
The 53rd annual arts and craft show is free to attend and features 350+ exhibitors around the Carillon.

Fan Arts Stroll | May 16-17 | Hanover and Grove Avenues
Explore blocks of local art from over 110 artists and enjoy live music and tasty eats from food trucks.

Shakespeare Festival | June-July | Agecroft Hall
Richmond Shakespeare will put on “Much Ado About Nothing” and “Doctor Faustus” outdoors at Agecroft this summer.

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Events
Tuesday, April 30
  • VCU Baseball vs. Virginia | Tuesday, April 30 | 6:30-9:30 p.m. | The Diamond, 3001 N. Arthur Ashe Blvd., Richmond | $8-$25 | Get to the game early for Black & Gold Happy Hour from 5:30 until 7:30 p.m.
  • Rine on Shockoe Sessions Live! | Tuesday, April 30 | 7:30-8:30 p.m. | In Your Ear Studios, 1813 E. Broad St., Richmond | $15 | See the singer-songwriter and VCU student in studio or tune in to the livestream.
Wednesday, May 1
Thursday, May 2
  • The Wood Brothers | Thursday, May 2 | 6 p.m. | Brown’s Island, 500 Tredegar St., Richmond | $40-$50 | The roots band will rock the LiVE LOUD Concert Series with Lindsay Lou.
Friday, May 3
  • The Valentine Love Bus First Friday Shuttle | Friday, May 3 | 5-9 p.m. | The Valentine, 1015 E. Clay St., Richmond | Free | Hop on the Love Bus to enjoy free First Friday fun at Gallery5, ICA, Elegba Folklore Society, and around the Arts District.
  • Kickers vs. One Knoxville SC | Friday, May 3 | 7 p.m. | City Stadium, 3201 Maplewood Ave., Richmond | $17-$37 | Up the Roos and enjoy a Cinco de Mayo celebration at City Stadium.
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News Notes
Outdoors
  • Chesterfield County opened the final section of the reimagined Harrowgate Park last week. The park now totals 44 acres and includes a large central green space, a paved walking trail, a picnic shelter with restrooms, and a playground with a zipline.
Development
  • Two hotels and two restaurants are coming to the former Virginia Center Commons site. Shamin Hotels is spearheading a mixed-use development with a Home2 Suites and Residence Inn near the new Henrico Sports & Events Center. (Richmond BizSense)
Arts
  • Gallery5 is making improvements to its Jackson Ward space, including moving the stage, upgrading sound and lighting equipment, and installing an ADA compliant ramp. The nonprofit is accepting donations to help reach its $20,000 goal for renovations.
Transit
  • Help GRTC improve service by filling out this quick survey. The transit company is collecting feedback with the help of the American Bus Benchmarking Group.
Festival
  • Mark your calendar for the 26th Annual Asian American Celebration this Saturday, May 4 from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. at the Greater Richmond Convention Center. The free fest will include dance, music, and martial arts performances, plus games, cultural booths, and a variety of foods.
Listen
  • Union Market has kicked off its Music on the Patio series. Get dinner or a drink and enjoy live tunes every Sunday from 6 to 8:45 p.m. through the end of June, weather permitting.
Pets
  • Dorey Dog Park in Henrico will be closed for the month of May. The county is installing canopies, benches, concrete borders, and some landscaping. Need a park replacement? Check out our map of local dog parks.
Cause
  • River City Magnolias is in the midst of their summer swimsuit drive. Donate new or gently used swimsuits, goggles, and towels through July 4. You can drop off donations at Gather’s Arts District, Scott’s Addition, and Short Pump locations, or at Swansboro City Pool.
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Civic

💸 Budget season buzzer beaters

Budget season has started. What does this mean?
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May 31 is the deadline to approve the budget for FY25. | Photo by Jeff Hawthorne
Budget season for fiscal year 2025 is coming to a close, but there are a few meetings left on the books to stay informed and make your voice heard.

On Monday, April 29, City Councilmembers discussed their submitted amendments to Mayor Stoney’s budget at its final budget work session. Mark your calendar for a special meeting on Monday, May 6 at 1 p.m. where the amendments will be introduced.

The final public hearing for the amended budget will take place on Monday, May 13 during Council’s formal meeting at 6 p.m.

You can attend both meetings virtually or at City Hall.
Our budget breakdown
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