05.20.2024

Today’s Forecast

78º | 8% chance of precipitation
Sunrise 5:56 a.m. | Sunset 8:16 p.m.

☀️ Hello, summer weather

Here’s what weather to expect this summer in Richmond

Fill your summer with local events using our calendar. | Photo by @takeone.aerial

We know the question on your mind, Richmonders — when’s it going to get hot? Thanks to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Climate Prediction Center, we know what temperatures and precipitation trends to expect in our city for June, July, and August.

While exact weather conditions typically can’t be predicted more than a week in advance, here’s a seasonal outlook to help you prepare for what summer will bring.

Reminder: The first day of summer is on Thursday, June 20.

🌡️ Temperature

Think warm. This summer, Richmond has a 40-50% chance of temperatures being higher than normal.

🌧️ Precipitation

Expect slightly more precipitation. Richmond has a 40-50% chance of seeing higher than average rainfall amounts this summer.

RICtoday_Summer2024_PrecipOutlook — It might be a rainier summer than most in the River City.
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Map by NOAA

June

The average high in June is around 85.6°, with an average low of 65.5°. This summer, it could get warmer, with more days in the nineties. It’ll be an ideal month for park gatherings and outdoor meals, though — June has the longest days of the year with an average of 14 hours and 43 minutes of daylight.

July

We’re preparing for it to get truly hot in July. Typically, Richmonders will see temperatures ranging from 70.2-90.9°, on average. It tends to be the warmest month of the year and the most sunshine-y, so don’t forget sunscreen before you head out on a River City hike.

August

Historically, August brings temperatures between 68.5-88.3°. It could be hotter and rainier than average, according to NOAA. It’s probably best practice to keep an umbrella on you when you’re headed to Dogwood Dell for the Festival of Arts.

Make the most of the sunny days in the River City by planning ahead. Local favorite festivals, outdoor concerts, and public arts events are all included in our summer events preview.

Events

Monday, May 20

Kidney Health Screening | Monday, May 20 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | VCU Health Hub @ 25th, 1330 N. 25th St., Ste. A, Richmond | Free | Register to receive a free screening as part of the national Designing Equitable Care for Kidneys study.

Tuesday, May 21

Arts and Crafts with RVA Makers Market | Tuesday, May 21 | 6-8 p.m. | Benchtop Brewing, 434 Hull St., Richmond | Free entry | Bring your current craft project or start something new at this collaborative evening.
The Be-Sides on Shockoe Sessions Live! | Tuesday, May 21 | 7:30-8:30 p.m. | In Your Ear Studios, 1813 E. Broad St., Richmond | $0-$15 | Get tickets to see the jazz quartet in person or stream the concert on YouTube.

Wednesday, May 22

HYPE Happy Hour | Wednesday, May 22 | 5-7 p.m. | Blue Bee Cider, 4811 Bethlehem Rd., Richmond | $10 | Enjoy an evening filled with laughter, networking, and local cider.

Thursday, May 23

RVA Transit Talk: The People’s Budget | Thursday, May 23 | 12 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Learn the basics of participatory budgeting from Matthew Slaats, the city’s Senior Civic Innovation Manager.
Renaissance Fair UnHappy Hour | Thursday, May 23 | 6-9 p.m. | The Poe Museum, 1914-16 E. Main St., Richmond | $10-$12 | Wear your best Renaissance attire and enjoy the tunes of Tiara & Andrew and The Great Beforetimes, plus snacks from Oak & Apple BBQ.

Friday, May 24

Friday Cheers | Friday, May 24-Friday, June 28 | 6-9:30 p.m. | Brown’s Island, S. 7th St., Richmond | $10 | Get tickets for a special RVA Music Night edition of the series with The Legendary Ingramettes, Woody Woodworth & the Piners, and Knifing Around.

Events calendar here

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Festival

Stop and smell the rosé at Rassawek Vineyards

A GIF showing a girl on a swing, basket weavers, a dog competition, and local artisans at the Rassawek Spring Jubilee.

Celebrate the local, the handmade, and the homegrown at the Rassawek Spring Jubilee, a two-day wine festival that spotlights talented artisans creating and showcasing works of art. | Photos provided by Rassawek Vineyards

Sip and celebrate the best of local arts + crafts at the 12th annual Rassawek Spring Jubilee, happening Saturday, June 1-Sunday, June 2. This family-friendly festival features:

Tastings from 13 different wineries + cideries (wine not?)
More than 25 demonstrating artisans (think: glass blowing, painting, pottery, basket weaving, Japanese woodworking, and more)
The Chesapeake DogDocks competition
Steamboat and bateau rides
And more

Bonus: All proceeds support vocational education and local organizations that helped put on the festival.

More details + tickets this way

News Notes

Traffic

Watch out for delays on Forest Hill Avenue between Cherokee and Gravel Hill Roads starting today. Crews will begin work to replace a collapsed sewer main, which will shut down all traffic on eastbound lanes. Detours will be in place; the replacement is expected to take until December. (ABC 8News)

Open

Pink Room — a new concept from the owner of Metzger Bar and Butchery, Brenner Pass, and Black Lodge — is now open in Union Hill. The 18-seat restaurant serves cocktails, wine, and small plates Thursdays through Saturdays from 5 p.m. until midnight.

Real Estate

The Virginia Home is selling its Byrd Park property and moving to Hanover, where it plans to build a larger facility. The home for adults with disabilities has been in operation on Hampton Street since the 1930s. The property is worth $18.2 million, according to a city assessment. (Richmond BizSense)

Festival

This year’s Scott’s Addition PrideFest weekend will include fitness classes, mini markets, drag karaoke, and special beer releases. The celebrations kick off on Saturday, June 1 and wrap up the next day with parties at Pinky’s and Don’t Look Back. Check out the full schedule.

Theater

Richmond Triangle Players has announced its upcoming Mainstage Subscription Series. The season starts with “5 Lesbians Eating a Quiche” in September, followed by runs of “A Campy Christmas,” “Which Way to the Stage,” and “A Strange Loop.” Subscriptions go on sale tomorrow at 10 a.m.

History

The new portrait of Oliver Hill Sr. at Howard University was painted by local artist Elaine Bankston. The legendary attorney of the Civil Rights Movement is best known for his work opposing Massive Resistance in Prince Edward County. (Richmond Times-Dispatch)

Try This

Auditions begin this weekend for the Festival of Arts summer production of “Firebringer.” Actors ages 16+ can sign up to secure a slot. Read the audition information before submitting your materials.

Richmonder

A Glen Allen native is playing in the Eastern Conference Finals of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Zac Jones of the New York Rangers became the first Richmonder to play in the NHL when he made his debut on the ice in 2021. Watch him in action against the Carolina Panthers this Wednesday, May 22 at 8 p.m.

Travel

Need a reason to visit the North Carolina Zoo? We’ve got 50. Celebrate the Zoo’s 50th Anniversary with these 50 Fabulous Finds in Randolph County. Bonus: Snag a free 2024 travel guide, too.*

Home

You deserve beautiful, energy-efficient windows and doors. Renewal by Andersen^® is offering buy one, get one 40% off + $200 off your order for a limited time.*

Art

🖼️ Monet on the way

Impressionist exhibition coming to VMFA in 2025

Valle Buona, Near Bordighera, 1884. Claude Monet. Oil on canvas. Dallas Museum of Art, gift of the Meadows Foundation, Incorporated, 1981.127

You’ll be able to see works by artists like Claude Monet, Paul Cézanne, Vincent van Gogh, and Henri Matisse at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts next year. The museum announced its upcoming exhibition, “The Impressionist Revolution: Monet to Matisse from the Dallas Museum of Art.”

Opening April 5, 2025, the exhibition will take visitors through the history of Impressionism, from its birth in the late 19th century to its legacy in the artistic movements that followed.

“The Impressionist Revolution” comes to the River City from the Dallas Museum of Art, where it is currently on display.

Can’t wait until 2025? You can see the current exhibition “Samurai Armor” through Aug. 4. Click the button below for a sneak peek.

Inside "Samurai Armor"

The Buy

Group A, The Buy 5.20.24 (Affiliate + Six & Main)

An excellent summer hydration bottle: Hydro Flask’s 32-oz. stainless bottle with a flex straw lid. Color “Sugar Crush” is only available for a limited time, and it’s so cute and summery, we’ve got all the heart eyes for it.

Answered

Last week, we quizzed you on what year the Diamond made its debut.

Benches, bike lanes, and bus stops — help shape the future of the Diamond District

The Diamond in 2008, before it received its colorful glow-up. | Photo by rvaphotodude

Around 42% of respondents had the right idea. Opening day at the Diamond was April 17, 1985. A sellout crowd of 12,435 fans watched the Braves lose 2-1 to Syracuse.

The Squirrels hosted a night celebrating the Diamond’s history last season — Senior City Editor Robin was able to snag a free long-sleeved tee to commemorate the occasion.

Do you remember any trips to the Diamond from decades ago? We’d love to hear your stories. Click the button below to share.

Drop your Diamond memories

The Wrap

Robin Schwartzkopf in a red button down shirt

Today’s edition by:
Robin

From the editor

My apologies to Zac Jones, but I can’t justify rooting for the Rangers after they swept the Caps in the first round. But being the first Richmonder to be drafted and play in the NHL — that’s impressive.

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