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Up to 80% off and free shipping? That’s our way to shop
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Warmer weather is on its way — it’s time to enjoy the fresh air and prep for spring + summer gatherings, both indoor and outdoor. | Photos provided by Wayfair
Recently moved or using spring cleaning as an excuse to finally finish off that one room you just haven’t gotten around to? If either of these are you, or you’ve just had your eye on a big piece of furniture or new kitchen appliance for a while, your time has come.

Wayfair’s biggest sale of the year is back, but, like most good things, it’s not here for long — Way Day kicked off yesterday and ends tonight at midnight PST.

We did some shopping ourselves and are sharing our favorite deals below for inspo. Happy shopping, Richmond.

What we’re eyeing

Shop and save up to 80% on everything from faucets to furniture, plus cookware and bakeware, mattresses, outdoor furniture, and more with thousands of sitewide discounts, limited-time flash deals, and — our favorite perk — free shipping on everything.

The deets on discounts

Shopping for a specific category? With savings ranging, here’s a breakdown of some of the discounted categories we’re pulling from to spruce up our space:
Shop more of our Way Day favs
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What are you shopping for this season?

A. Outdoor furniture
B. Kitchen products and appliances (think: Le Creuset, Cuisinart, and KitchenAid)
C. Table + drinkware for entertaining
D. Home décor
Shop 'til you drop
 
Events
Monday, May 6
  • chokecherry | Monday, May 6 | 7 p.m. | Richmond Music Hall, 623 E. Main St., Richmond | $15 | See the San Francisco shoegaze band with Always Other and The Glares.
Tuesday, May 7
Wednesday, May 8
  • Flora and the Fauna | Wednesday, May 8 | 7 p.m. | Plan 9 Music, 3017 W. Cary St., Richmond | Free | Enjoy an intimate in-store performance from the up-and-coming rock quartet.
  • “Green Room” | Wednesday, May 8 | 7 p.m. | The Byrd Theatre, 2908 W. Cary St., Richmond | $9 | A punk rock band becomes trapped in a venue in this A24 horror flick.
Thursday, May 9
  • Music on Main | Thursday, May 9 | 5:45-8 p.m. | Main Street Station, 1500 E. Main St., Richmond | Free | Head to the patio for post-work tunes from Brencore All-Stars.
  • River City Roller Derby Home Team Re-Match | Thursday, May 9 | 7-9 p.m. | Rollerdome, 4902 Williamsburg Rd., Richmond | $7 | The Hollywood Undertakers will seek revenge against Poe’s Punishers — plus, raffles and a bake sale.
  • Candlelight Spring: A Tribute to Adele | Thursday, May 9 | 9-10:15 p.m. | Bolling Haxall House, 211 E. Franklin St., Richmond | $28-$59 | Rumor has it the Listeso String Quartet will cover a variety of the singer’s hits during this immersive show.
Sunday, May 12
  • VMHC to Offer Free Admission for Moms this Mother’s Day | Sunday, May 12 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Virginia Museum of History & Culture, 428 N. Arthur Ashe Blvd., Richmond | Free | This Mother’s Day, moms can enjoy free access to the Virginia Museum of History & Culture, including the museum’s most recent exhibition “Julia Child: A Recipe for Life."*
More May events
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This Princeton grad’s startup raised $161M to help people plan for retirement.

If you’re one of the whopping 110 million Americans over age 50 — or a wise millennial planning ahead — SmartAsset’s free quiz makes it easy to find vetted financial advisors who serve your area. Research suggests that people who work with a financial advisor could end up with 15% more money to spend in retirement.¹

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News Notes
Civic
  • America’s only native marsupial has a new home on the city’s “I Voted” stickers, available at polling stations this November. Asia Rorick’s opossum-centered design won the Office of Elections contest, defeating three other finalists in a public vote.
Sports
  • The Richmond Ivy play their first ever match this Saturday, but the team is starting the fun early with a party at City Stadium on Thursday, May 9. Register for the free event and enjoy live music, food trucks, and merch discounts from 6 to 8 p.m.
Biz
  • The former home of Studio Two Three in Scott’s Addition is now The Workshop by T&D, an events venue from the owner of Tequila & Deadlifts gym. The space will host weddings, corporate meetings, concerts, and the Scott’s Addition Farmers Market — which starts this Wednesday, May 8. (Richmond BizSense)
Real Estate
  • Gayton Shopping Center has been bought by a Baltimore firm for an undisclosed price. Continental Realty Corp. reportedly wants to bring new businesses to the vacant space in the center. It is the company’s first purchase in the Richmond area. (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
Festival
  • Maymont is expanding its Summer Kickoff Concert into a full-blown festival June 7-8. Grab your tickets and bring your chairs and picnic blankets for two days of music, craft beverages, cultural performances, and a water play station for kids on Saturday.
Outdoors
  • The North Bank Trail has a new, wider boardwalk along a section of the path. Looking to hit the trails this week? Check out our hiking guide to find the right route for you.
Eat
  • Mark your calendar for the fourth Hot Tomato Summer July 18-28. The annual event celebrates the combination of Duke’s Mayo and tomatoes with local restaurants crafting special dishes. We can’t wait to see who will win the Golden Tomato Award this year.
Cause
  • Virginia Physicians for Women is leveling the playing field for girls. Excited to be the presenting sponsor for the first home match of Richmond’s new pre-professional women’s soccer team, VPFW will be collecting period supplies for girls in need at the inaugural game on Saturday, May 11. Get details + donate.*
 
Outdoors

🚲 Get in gear for Bike Month

Welcome to Bike Month, Richmond
A biking group rides down Robinson Street in the Fan.
Join a group ride to meet fellow cyclists during Bike Month. | Gif by RICtoday
May is RVA Bike Month, which means there are dozens of cycling-centric events happening around town. This year’s celebration includes meetups, races, group rides, and a Beastie Boys-inspired theme — You Gotta Bike! For Your Right! (To Party).

These events wheely caught our eye:
  • Ramble Collective Mountain Bike Ride | Wednesday, May 8 | 6-8 p.m. | Meet at Dogwood Dell
  • 6th Annual Pizza & Beer Ride | Monday, May 13 | 6 p.m. | Triple Crossing Beer – Fulton
  • Bike to Work Day | Friday, May 17
  • Murder, She Rode Mystery Ride | Sunday, May 19 | 2-4 p.m. | Location revealed upon registration
  • The Great Queer Bike Parade | Sunday, May 26 | 12-4 p.m. | Monroe Park/Smith Peters Park
Click the button below to get more information about each event and see dozens more.
40+ bike events
The Buy

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Answered

Last week, we asked you to choose the most important element of the Diamond District development.

Learn more about the Diamond District at these open house events
Diamond District Renderings
RVA Diamond Partners was chosen to lead the Diamond District development project. | Image via city documents
Other than the new baseball stadium, that is. Green space came away as the winner with ~67% of responses. A distant second was restaurants with ~19%.

Good news: Green space will likely be a sizable part of the public aspect of the development, and you can share your thoughts at one of three city meetings. The first one is a virtual session this Wednesday, May 8 at 6 p.m.

Click the button below to see the full schedule.
Get early info
 
The Wrap
 
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