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• The Oasis: A High Noon Summer Concert Series | Thursday, July 11 | 12-1 p.m. | The Valentine, 1015 E. Clay St., Richmond | Free | Relax in the historic green space and enjoy some live music with Jazz Warriors Trio.
• The Wildmans | Thursday, July 11 | 7 p.m. | Richmond Music Hall, 623 E. Main St., Richmond | $15 | The folksy brother-sister duo will headline a show with opener Annie Stokes.

• Flying Squirrels vs. Harrisburg Senators | Friday, July 12 | 6:35 p.m. | The Diamond, 3001 N. Arthur Ashe Blvd., Richmond | $10-$25 | Richmond 34 Legacy Weekend kicks off with an auction of special jerseys to benefit the Richmond 34 Legacy Scholarship Fund.
• Jersey Shore Dance Party | Friday, July 12 | 9:30 p.m. | Bingo Beer Co., 2900 W. Broad St., Richmond | Free entry | Get ready for a fist-pumping good time with DJ Carter B.

• “Finding Nemo” | Saturday, July 13 | 10 a.m. | The Byrd Theatre, 2908 W. Cary St., Richmond | $5 | See the classic Pixar film at this sensory-friendly screening.
• RVA Square Dance | Saturday, July 13 | 1-4 p.m. | Studio Two Three, 109 W. 15th St., Richmond | $10 | No experience is necessary to join this all-ages dance with music by The Hot Seats.
• Richmond Night Market | Saturday, July 13 | 5-9 p.m. | 17th Street Market, 100 N. 17th St., Richmond | Free entry | Shop from local vendors and enjoy live music by Jay Baxter & The S.A.U.C.E., kids activities with Cultural Roots, and JusRe in the maker space.

• Henrico is creating a new Comprehensive Plan to guide the county’s vision through 2045. Take the community survey by Wednesday, July 31 to learn more and provide your input. The county will also host listening sessions later this summer.

• There are several opportunities to volunteer this Saturday, July 13 as part of the Maggie Walker Day of Service. Sign up to help with tree care at Abner Clay Park, work at Gilpin Community Garden, or participate in a Jackson Ward trash clean up.

• Gov. Glenn Youngkin issued an Executive Order on Tuesday to encourage districts to limit or eliminate student cell phone use during school. The Dept. of Education will publish draft guidance on implementing cell phone-free education in K-12 schools by Aug. 15. (Virginia Mercury)

• Virginia Rep has a new managing director. Klaus Peter Schuller comes to Richmond after serving as executive director for Randolph Entertainment in Chicago. He’ll start next month alongside artistic director Rick Hammerly. (Richmond Times-Dispatch)

• Did you know? Many Richmonders over 65 and those with permanent disabilities qualify for the city’s OAPD Real Estate Tax Relief Program. The deadline to apply to get the credit applied to your 2025 bill is Sept. 30.

• You might recognize these hydration stations from your last visit to City Stadium. Local company Richmond Water has a goal to deploy 200 stations around the region within the next two years.

• Maymont has a fresh look. The historic estate and park rebranded its website, signage, and materials with the help of local research consultancy SIR. Check out the new logo.

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• Don’t miss “BODY WORLDS: The Anatomy of Happiness,” a must-see exhibit at the Science Museum of Virginia. Now through Sept. 2, get up close with real human specimens, watch live demos, and explore the connection between happiness + health. Snag tix.*

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