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• Flying Squirrels vs. Akron RubberDucks | Tuesday, Sept. 3 | 6:35 p.m. | The Diamond | $10-$25 | The first 1,000 fans ages 15 and older will receive a Patrick Bailey bobblehead.

• September Book Swap | Wednesday, Sept. 4 | 5 p.m. | Hardywood Park Craft Brewery | Cost of purchase | Bring some gently used books and trade for new reads, plus enjoy happy hour specials.
• Dweezil Zappa | Wednesday, Sept. 4 | 8 p.m. | The National | $39-$169 | The Grammy-winning guitarist and son of Frank Zappa will stop by the River City.

• Capturing Richmond – “Style Weekly” Photographer Panel | Thursday, Sept. 5 | 6-7:30 p.m. | The Valentine | $10-$15 | Hear from photographers Scott Elmquist, Kent Eanes, and Stephen Salpukas about the ongoing process to document the life and culture of our region.
• VCU Women’s Soccer vs. UVA | Thursday, Sept. 5 | 7-9 p.m. | Sports Backers Stadium | $8-$11 | Cheer on the Rams as they take on the Hoos at home.

• Manchester Manifest First Fridays | Friday, Sept. 6 | 5 p.m.-12 a.m. | Southside Contemporary Art Gallery | Free entry | Take in live music and art, shop local businesses, enjoy food trucks and more at this monthly celebration in Manchester.

• 15th Anniversary Community Arts Open House | Sunday, Sept. 8 | 1-4:30 p.m. | Dominion Energy Center | Free | To celebrate Dominion Energy Center’s 15th anniversary as a hub for performing arts, RPAA, along with the venue’s resident companies, will be offering free activities, workshops, and performances.*

• If you have to call 9-1-1 in Chesterfield, the dispatcher might ask to receive live streams and location information from your cell phone. Callers will have to give approval before the Prepared Live technology is used. County officials said it will increase situational awareness for first responders.

• Richmond is rewriting its zoning ordinance. Check out the basics of the code refresh, see where the team is on the Pattern Book and Code Framework, and leave your thoughts.

• Richmonders can dispose of mattresses as part of the city’s upcoming E-Cycle event. Drop off will be available starting Sunday, Sept. 15 at the corner of Robin Hood Road and Arthur Ashe Boulevard, or bring your items to the event on Saturday, Sept. 21 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

• This year’s Run Richmond 16.19 event will begin with a guided meditation practice on Friday, Sept. 20 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Main Street Station. Register to participate. Bonus: There’s still time to sign up to run or walk the 6.19K.

• There’s just under a week left for Asian American community members to share their stories to be included at an upcoming exhibition at The Valentine. Participants will be photographed with an object that connects to their story. Fill out this form by Monday, Sept. 9 to participate in the project.

• “Atlantis,” the coming-of-age musical inspired by the life of Pharrell Williams and filmed in Richmond, has a release date. You’ll be able to see River City locations on the big screen when it opens on May 9, 2025. (Deadline)

• Looking for something new to listen to? Plug into one of 20+ podcasts made in the River City. Richmonders are making shows about everything from news and sports to 804 gossip.

• To celebrate Dominion Energy Center’s 15th anniversary, the Richmond Performing Arts Alliance is hosting a free Community Arts Open House on Sunday, Sept. 8 — and you’re invited. Enjoy a day packed with hands-on activities, art-making workshops, theater tours, demonstrations, and more. Join the celebration.*

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