• Richmond International Dragon Boat Festival | Saturday, Aug. 3 | 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. | Robius Landing Park, 3800 James River Rd., Midlothian | Free | Watch as teams of synchronized paddlers race 500 meters in decorative 40-foot canoes.
• Virginia Brews | Saturday, Aug. 3 | 6 p.m. | Virginia Museum of History & Culture, 428 N. Blvd., Richmond | $10-$40 | Get access to all of the museum’s exhibitions + enjoy live music, food trucks, and plenty of beverages at this craft beer festival.
• Richmond Reggae Wine Food & Music Festival | Sunday, Aug. 4 | 1-6 p.m. | The Grounds, 10300 Courthouse Rd., Chesterfield | $25-$40 | Enjoy island grooves, a variety of wines, and food with live music by Eclipse Int’l The Band and KRA Band.
• ATE OH 4 DAY | Sunday, Aug. 4 | 12-7 p.m. | Hardywood Park Craft Brewery-West Creek, 820 Sanctuary Trail Dr., Richmond | $0-$50 | Celebrate 804 day with drinks, a mobile museum, cornhole, yoga, and more on this full day of events.

• Carytown Watermelon Festival | Sunday, Aug. 11 | 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | Carytown, W. Cary St., Richmond | Free | This year’s fest will include 80 musicians, 100+ exhibitors, and plenty of refreshing fruit.
• Movies in the Outfield | Friday, Aug. 16 | 6:30 p.m. | The Diamond, 3001 N. Arthur Ashe Blvd., Richmond | $9 | Bring a blanket or pillow and enjoy “Monsters, Inc.” on the big screen.

• This weekend is Virginia’s sales tax holiday. Qualifying purchases include school supplies, clothing, footwear, and emergency preparedness supplies. Check the guidelines before you go back-to-school shopping.

• The people have spoken — Bunky Kelley, a 13-year-old Chihuahua mix, has been elected as the Official Dog of 804 Day. Style Weekly describes Bunky as “a half-blind rescue dog with a job, a three-doctor medical team, and acting credits that include two Super Bowl commercials.” (Style Weekly)

• Jewish restaurant concept Susie’s is set to move into the space formerly occupied by The Hop. Want to keep up with all the most recent restaurants and bars that are opening or closing in our area? Read more on our website. (Richmond BizSense)

• At RICtoday, we love that we get to make the whole city of Richmond our office. If you’re looking for your next dream job, check out our guide to top employers and industries, or explore more places to work.

• It takes a village, as they say. As proud Richmonders, we’re inspired by the contributions of our most tenured community members. Please join us in celebrating the legacies of those who have recently died. (Richmond Times-Dispatch)

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