What’s in our carts

• Patio side table: Robin here — this adorable side table with Museum District vibes could add an artsy flourish to your porch or patio.
• Orwell square wall clock: I’m obsessed with the retro vibe of this clock, and am already picturing it in my kitchen.
• Cantilever umbrella: My key to prolonging outdoor time during the River City summer is definitely shade.
• Upholstered chaise lounge: And when it’s finally just too hot, catch me lounging with a book, an iced coffee from Lamplighter, and the fan on full blast.

• 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.
• The Cure vs Depeche Mode vs New Order vs Duran Duran Dance Party | Friday, July 26 | 8 p.m. | The Broadberry, 2729 W. Broad St., Richmond | $15 | Groove all night to the “Big 4" of New Wave at this 80s-focused dance party.

• Affordable Housing Workshop | Saturday, July 27 | 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. | RPL Main Branch, 101 E. Franklin St., Richmond | Free | Register to learn about down payment assistance and affordable housing programs at this free session.
• Wes Parker | Saturday, July 27 | 7-11 p.m. | Gallery5, 200 W. Marshall St, Richmond | $10-$15 | Catch local musician Wes Parker with M. Brett Jones and Chas & Ceili.

• Hot Tomato Summer Cycle Classes | Sunday, July 28 | 9:30 a.m. | BOHO Cycle Studio, 711 N. Sheppard St., Richmond | $28 | Get a workout in at this drop-in class and enter to win gift cards and Duke’s swag.
• “Chinatown” | Sunday, July 28 | 2 p.m. | The Byrd Theatre, 2908 W. Cary St., Richmond | $9 | This 1974 film stars Jack Nicholson and Faye Dunaway.

• Monday Movie Night | Monday, July 29 | 8 p.m. | Pizza Bones, 2314 Jefferson Ave., Richmond | Cost of purchase | Bring your pup to a screening of “Air Bud: Seventh Inning Fetch” at the Union Hill pizza place.

• The RVA East End Festival, which raises money for RPS, will return this fall following a two-year hiatus. Acts including the Richmond Symphony and the Dap Mallory Band will perform at Chimborazo Park on Sept. 21. (Richmond Times-Dispatch)

• A new exhibit at the VMFA centers on the work of Beat poet and experimental painter Ted Joans. One of the few Black artists of the Beat movement, Joans painted in a style he called “jazz action.” The exhibit features 31 works in watercolor, ink, pencil, collage, and crayon — see it now through Nov. 17. (Style Weekly)

• ReEstablish Richmond, a nonprofit helping refugees and asylum seekers settling in the River City, is on pace to help 200 new Virginians get their driver’s licenses this year. The organization offers workshops, language assistance, and scholarships to newcomers to ease the process. (VPM)

• The developers of the Diamond District have hit another bump in the road — they are now being sued by Republic Properties, who were formerly involved in the project. The lawsuit alleges that Thalhimer Realty Partners and Loop Capital violated their partnership agreement. (Richmond BizSense)

• $100 million. That’s how much the College of William & Mary has received from philanthropist Jane Batten to put towards its (newly renamed) Batten School of Marine Science. The money will improve the school’s ability to teach and research topics like sea level rise, increased storm intensity, and agricultural land loss. (Virginia Mercury)

• Help a mama in need, RIC: Virginia Physicians for Women’s Mama and Baby Supplies Drive & Giveaway is this Sunday, July 28 from 3-6:00 p.m. Come to the event to donate diapers, wipes, formula, breastfeeding supplies, menstrual items + more — or take what you need for your family.*

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• 2024’s “it card” is here. Not only does it offer a $200 bonus, but also unlimited 1.5% cash back and 0% intro APR until 2025. (Annual fee? We don’t know her.)*

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