• Comedy Spore | Thursday, Aug. 8 | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Cobra Cabana | $7 | This traveling comedy show will be hosted by local favorite Lucy Bonino and features Ryan Erwin, Caitlin McDevitt, and Brandon Beswick.

• “Ghost” | Friday, Aug. 9 | 7 p.m. | The Byrd Theatre | $9 | Patrick Swayze, Demi Moore, and Whoopi Goldberg star in this 1990 romance.
• The Jared Stout Band | Friday, Aug. 9 | 9-11:59 p.m. | River City Roll | Free entry | Get there early to get seats for this alt-country night.

• HeartFest 2024 | Saturday, Aug. 10 | 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | Heartfulness Meditation Center | Free entry | Head to this free wellness extravaganza for activities to nourish your body, mind, and soul.
• Robert Walker Lecture | Saturday, Aug. 10 | 2-4 p.m. | Black History Museum & Cultural Center | Free | Walker will discuss his experiences and research from his book, “The Black Military Academy on the James River.”

• Flying Squirrels vs. Hartford Yard Goats | Sunday, Aug. 11 | 1:35 p.m. | The Diamond | $10-$25 | Bring donations for the back to school supply drive and cheer on the Squirrels.
• NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series: Cook Out 400 | Sunday, Aug. 11 | 6 p.m. | Richmond Raceway | $20-$115 | Get there as early as 11 a.m. to enjoy the Fan Zone and be ready for the green flag at 6 p.m.

• CA$H TO GO | Your favorite lottery’s favorite lottery ticket. Take this scratch off “HOT TO GO!” for a chance to win $250.
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• Team USA | Did you know you can play the lottery online? Get into the Olympics spirit with archery, gymnastics, and 100-meter hurdles; the top prize is $300,000.
• Mega Millions | Tickets cost just $2 for a chance to win the jackpot + other cash prizes. Drawings happen every Tuesday and Friday, and if no one wins, the prize keeps growing.

• Wind up with some extra back-to-school supplies? Drop them off today from 1 to 6 p.m. at the Greater Richmond Convention Center. The Ultimate Backpack Supply Drive has a goal to support 30,000+ students in need. (12 On Your Side)

• A new sign will soon welcome visitors to the Hull Street corridor. Installation is underway; watch out for lane closures near the intersection of Hull Street Road and Brookhaven as well as Hull Street Road and Elkhardt while work continues.

• RPS Superintendent Jason Kamras presented an updated draft of the Dream4RPS plan to the School Board on Monday. The planning process has included 190+ public meetings to gather feedback from the community. The final plan will be shared with the board on Monday, Sept. 9. (VPM)

• A 15-home development could be added to Grove Avenue near Malvern Manor. The proposal would add one detached home and 14 townhomes to the 0.8-acre lot. The developers are seeking a special use permit to proceed. (Richmond BizSense)

• Nominations have been announced for the 16th Richmond Theatre Community Circle Awards. The Artsies include recognition for performances, direction, production, and choreography. Tickets to the October ceremony start at $25 and will go on sale Sept. 15.

• Chesterfield is launching a new program to connect native Spanish speakers with county resources. The first Café con la Comunidad will take place on Tuesday, Aug. 27 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Beulah Recreation Center. County leaders will have headphone translation devices to directly answer questions.

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