07.23.2024

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89º | 52% chance of precipitation
Sunrise 6:06 a.m. | Sunset 8:24 p.m.

🧃 Your map to refreshment

Your map to refreshing beverages in the River City

Six juices sit on a table in front of a brick wall.

Try Beet Box favorites like the Hulk Smash juice at its Cary Street shop. | Photo via The Beet Box

Richmond has no shortage of places to enjoy a cool drink. When it’s hot out, look no further than our map to find a treat near you — whether you’re in the mood for a smoothie, juice, kombucha, or frozen margarita.

We asked our Instagram followers to shout out their favorite places to cool off with a beverage. We also did some of our own refreshing research — it’s a tough job, but someone has to do it.

Heads up: The map doesn’t include coffee or ice cream, but good news — we already have guides to both.

Explore our ultimate map by clicking the button below.

Bonus: The map is interactive, so feel free to endorse your favorite places with a like and tell us what spots we need to add.

35+ local drinks

Events

Tuesday, July 23

TORRES | Tuesday, July 23 | 7 p.m. | Richmond Music Hall, 623 E. Main St., Richmond | $18 | See the indie rock singer-songwriter with opening act Bershy.

Wednesday, July 24

Flying Squirrels vs. Binghamton Rumble Ponies | Wednesday, July 24 | 12:05 p.m. | The Diamond, 3001 N. Arthur Ashe Blvd., Richmond | $10-$25 | It’s Summer Camp Day at the Diamond as the Squirrels take on the Rumble Ponies.
Dominion Energy Jazz Café | Wednesday, July 24 | 6-8 p.m. | Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, 200 N. Arthur Ashe Blvd., Richmond | Free | Head to the atrium for an evening of hip jazz tunes with the Rhythmasters.

Thursday, July 25

The Oasis: A High Noon Summer Concert Series | Thursday, July 25 | 12-1 p.m. | The Valentine, 1015 E. Clay St., Richmond | Free | Relax in the historic green space and enjoy some live music with Tiara & Andrew.
UnHappy Hour: Speakeasy | Thursday, July 25 | 6-9 p.m. | The Poe Museum, 1914-16 E. Main St., Richmond | $12 | This month’s UnHappy Hour features the Charles Owen Trio, drinks from Stone Brewing, and eats by TBT El Gallo.

Friday, July 26

Trapxart Happy Hour | Friday, July 26 | 5-9 p.m. | Moxy Richmond Downtown, 501 E. Franklin St., Richmond | Free entry | Unwind at this happy hour with other creatives.
Old Gods of Appalachia | Friday, July 26 | 8 p.m. | The National, 708 E. Broad St., Richmond | $35-$67 | Get a behind-the-scenes look at the horror anthology podcast at this live show.

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Drink

Culture

VMHC is raising the bar with 3 spirited festivals

Presented by a RICtoday Partner

A GIF of people enjoying beverage festivals at the Virginia Museum of History and Culture.

Grab your friends and enjoy an evening of live music, food trucks, and tasty sips on the museum’s front lawn. | Photos provided by Virginia Museum of History & Culture

Ready to raise a glass — or three? The Virginia Museum of History & Culture is hosting a trio of beverage festivals, each celebrating liquid libations across the Commonwealth.

Virginia Brews | Saturday, Aug. 3 | Celebrate Virginia Craft Beer Month with brews, live music, and food trucks. Plus, check out new museum exhibitions “Julia Child: A Recipe for Life” and “A Better Life for Their Children: Julius Rosenwald, Booker T. Washington, and the 4,978 Schools That Changed America.”
Virginia Distilled | Saturday, Sept. 14 | During Virginia Spirits Month, sample spirits, groove to live music, and savor tasty bites from food trucks. Bonus: VIP ticket holders enjoy early event access, exclusive bites, and the chance to crown the Virginia Cocktail of the Year.
Virginia Vines | Saturday, Oct. 26 | Celebrate Virginia Wine Month with live music, food trucks, and access to all museum galleries, including the museum’s newest exhibition, “Traveling Bricks: An Exhibition Made of LEGO® Bricks.”

Sip, sip, hooray

News Notes

Opening

A new trading card and collectibles store is opening in Cross Pointe Marketplace off Hull Street Road. You can be among the first to check out Mulligans when it welcomes customers on Thursday, Aug. 1 at 12 p.m.

Coming Soon

Sephora is coming to Stony Point Village. The cosmetics retailer leased a space in the Bon Air shopping center between Dog Krazy and Gelati Celesti. An opening date has not been announced. (Richmond BizSense)

Eat

Eat Restaurant Partners — the group behind several River City spots including Fat Dragon, PBR, and Boulevard Burger & Brew — has its sights on two new ventures in 2025. A second Wong’s Tacos will open in Hanover and an unnamed Italian concept is planned for Short Pump. (Richmond Times-Dispatch)

Civic

The city has extended the deadline to join the steering committee for the Parks and Recreation vision plan, Richmond INSPIRE. Members will participate in meetings, provide feedback to the project team, and help with public engagement around the plan. Apply by Wednesday, July 31.

Arts

You have until this Saturday, July 27 to check out “Virginia is for Music Lovers” at the Black History Museum & Cultural Center of Virginia. The interactive exhibit connects local artists, musicians, DJs, and historians through visual art and curated playlists.

Cause

If you’re stocking up on school supplies, consider contributing to the Chesterfield County Airport’s fourth annual school supply drive. Bring your donations to the terminal or drop them off at any Chesterfield County Public Library branch through Friday, Aug. 9.

Kids

If your young bookworms have been slaying their summer reading, mark your calendar for the RPL Summer Reading Finale on Saturday, Aug. 3 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at PARK365. The party will include games, music, storytimes, crafts, prizes, and scoops from Gelati Celesti.

Drink Up

Thirsty? Well (or top-shelf), the wait is over — Drink Up Week has arrived. We’re celebrating our city’s vibrant beverage culture through Friday, July 26. Let’s raise a glass to the entrepreneurs, mixologists, venues, and drinks that make Richmond go ‘round.

Try This

Blast to the past at Science on Tap: 80s Night on Thursday, Aug. 1 at the Science Museum of Virginia. Enjoy retro arcade games, ‘80s trivia, food trucks, brews, and craft cocktails, alongside activities inspired by iconic ‘80s hits. Snag tix.*

Wellness

This hearing device is not for everyone… because not everyone wants to talk to other people. (We’re sometimes in our introvert era, too.) But if you do want to have clear conversations, meet the first hearing aid designed with conversation in mind. Bonus: It’s so small, it’s basically unnoticeable.*

Traffic

A new look for this Forest Hill intersection

Traffic calming measures coming to Forest Hill intersection

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We made a diagram to help illustrate the plans for the intersection. | Map via Google Maps, graphic by RICtoday

In August, the Department of Public Works will begin a two-part project to improve the intersection of Forest Hill Avenue and Semmes Avenue.

The first phase will include removing the traffic signal at the three-way intersection of Forest Hill, Semmes, and Dundee. DPW will add a temporary signal at 34th and Semmes as well as sidewalks, crosswalks, and curb ramps.

Forest Hill will also become a one-way street heading east between Semmes and 34th Street. The formerly westbound lane will be converted into 23 back-in parking spaces.

In the second phase, DPW will make the 34th and Semmes signal permanent. It will also add a pedestrian crossing with a hybrid beacon somewhere on Forest Hill Avenue, west of Carson Street.

Nearby businesses will remain open during construction.

The Buy

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Answered

Last week, we tested your sturgeon knowledge

32% of respondents correctly identified the untrue statement. While sturgeon do return to the river to spawn, they do so in the fall and spring, not in the middle of summer.

You can learn more about the Great Return this September on a James River Association sturgeon trip.

The Wrap

Robin Schwartzkopf in a red button down shirt

Today’s edition by:
Robin

From the editor

I’ve been on a few sturgeon tours with JRA and have enjoyed learning about these dino-fish — not a technical term. Registration for tours opens Thursday, Aug. 1.

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