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🗓️ Hello, October events
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Dachtoberfest is back this weekend for year three. | Photo via Dachtoberfest
October is upon us. Here’s our preview of local events this month, from a pup-focused party to hauntingly fun Halloween events.

Dachtoberfest | Saturday, Oct. 5 | 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. | Richmond Raceway Complex | $10+ | This celebration of all things dachshunds will include races, costume contests, raffles, vendors, and guest speakers.

2nd Street Festival | Saturday, Oct. 5-Sunday, Oct. 6 | Times vary | Historic Jackson Ward | Free entry | The free fest will fill the streets with live music, food, local artists, vendors, and kids activities, plus a headlining performance from Arrested Development.

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Desirée Roots will close the festival with a set on Sunday.

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Richmond Tattoo & Arts Convention | Friday, Oct. 18-Sunday, Oct. 20 | 3-6 p.m. | DoubleTree Midlothian | $25 | 150 international tattoo artists will come to the River City for this convention for all things ink.

Scott’s Addition Pumpkin Festival | Saturday, Oct. 19 | 12-6 p.m. | Midtown Green | Free entry | Dress your best for the costume contest and enjoy live music, drinks, food, and kids activities at this fall fest.

All-Night Classic Monster Movie Marathon | Saturday, Oct. 19 | 9:30 p.m. | Goochland Drive-In Theater, Hadensville | $40 | Gather your cinephile pals for a classic horror marathon including screenings of “Attack of the 50 Foot Woman,” “The Brain That Wouldn’t Die,” and “Them!” — price is per vehicle.

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We’ll be back later this month to give you a full breakdown of where to catch spooky screenings this October.

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Fall Ball | Saturday, Oct. 26 | 3-8 p.m. | Lamplighter Coffee Roasters | Free entry | Expect fall fare including hot dogs, live music, and a costume contest at this seasonal celebration.

Big Gay Halloween Market | Sunday, Oct. 27 | 12-4 p.m. | Diversity Richmond | Free entry | The spooky edition of this market will include trick-or-treating, food trucks, local vendors, and live music with DJ Sampin.

Mama J’s 15th Anniversary Block Party | Sunday, Oct. 27 | 12-6 p.m. | 1st Street | Free entry | Celebrate 15 years of good times at Mama J’s Kitchen at an old school block party with live music, games, and food.

Get even more events at the link below.
Festivals, lectures, concerts + more
Events
Tuesday, Oct. 1
  • GRTC Pulse Western Extension Open House | Tuesday, Oct. 1 | 5-7 p.m. | HCPL Libbie Mill Branch | Free | Learn more about the four-mile extension of the bus rapid transit line and speak with staff about station locations and walkability.
Wednesday, Oct. 2
  • Movie Matinees: “Ethel and Ernest” | Wednesday, Oct. 2 | 2-5 p.m. | RPL West End Branch | Free | Snacks will be provided at this screening of this 2016 animated film.
  • Contested Sites of Memory | Wednesday, Oct. 2 | 6-8 p.m. | Institute for Contemporary Art | Free | Artist Carrie Mae Weems will direct a performance featuring live music, spoken word, and video.
Thursday, Oct. 3
  • The Ascendancy of Apparel with Deidra Arrington | Thursday, Oct. 3 | 6-8 p.m. | Branch Museum of Architecture and Design | $20+ | Enjoy a lecture and fashion show as part of the museum’s Re-Think Design series.
  • Gooseberry | Thursday, Oct. 3 | 7 p.m. | Richmond Music Hall | $12 | The alt-rockers will play with Parsley.
Friday, Oct. 4
  • Carnival of 5 Fires | Friday, Oct. 4 | 5-11 p.m. | Gallery5 | Free | Expect visual art, performances, burlesque, DJs, and live music by Rumble Trio and Dead Possum Girlfriend.
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Consider this your fall break check-in
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Wyzant is pay-as-you-go (read: no expensive packages required), offering lessons starting as low as $10. | Photo via Pexels
With October upon us and the school year in full swing, it’s a good time to pause and reflect (ideally with a cozy drink in hand): How is the student in your life doing?

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News Notes
Opening
  • Baltik’s Bagels has set an opening date for Monday, Oct. 7. The Southside bagel shop is located in the former Go Bird location and is planning to make use of the drive-thru. (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
Theater
  • Virginia Rep announced that it accomplished its goal of raising $600,000 by the end of September in order to avoid closing. Over 1,300 donors — 70% of them first-time contributors — helped to keep the theater company afloat as it faces a funding deficit.
Community
  • What do you want to see in the next 100 years of the Richmond Public Library? RPL is planning upgrades to its facilities and is asking for input via two surveys — one for current library users and another for future patrons.
Development
  • The parking lot next to the Starbucks on Robinson Street could turn into a three-story building with 14 apartments. Charlie Diradour of Lion’s Paw Development is planning the mixed-use project, which will need a special-use permit from the city. (Richmond BizSense)
Civic
  • The Permits and Inspections Counter on the first floor of City Hall is now closed. Richmonders can still submit permits using the online portal. If you’d like in-person assistance, contact the Dept. of Planning, Development, and Review.
Traffic
  • The city is a step closer to funding the Arthur Ashe Boulevard Bridge Replacement Project. Last week, the Governmental Operations Committee recommended that City Council approve legislation to enter a grant agreement with the US Dept. of Transportation.
Number
  • $6 million. That’s how much the Dept. of Defense is giving VCU to study long-term concussion symptoms. The four-year study will be co-led by professors in the School of Public Health and School of Medicine. (VCU News)
Theater
  • This week is your last chance to see Cadence Theatre’s production of “True West” at The Firehouse Theatre. The play explores family dynamics, art, and success through the story of two brothers. Tickets start at $35 and shows continue through Saturday, Oct. 5
Home
  • The Fall Home Show in Fredericksburg is the place you autumn be for all your home improvement needs. On Saturday, Oct. 5 + Sunday, Oct. 6, meet expert landscapers, designers, contractors, and more. Psst… Don’t miss exclusive giveaways, including a chance to win a three-person Platinum Spa. Snag tix.*
Finance
  • Which card now features 0% APR Into 2026? This card. (ICYMI, experts say balance transfer cards are one of the best-kept secrets for managing credit card debt.)*
 
Real Estate

Now open: Novel new apartments

Luxury apartment community opens near future Diamond District
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Residents can see views of the Diamond, Scott’s Addition, and the whole city from various areas of the complex. | Photo by Alexes Eide
You may have noticed that some lights are now on in the apartments across the Boulevard from the Diamond. NOVEL Scott’s Addition hosted a grand opening last week.

The seven-story development has 275 rental units including studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments. Average rents range from $1,500 to $3,000 per month.

The team behind NOVEL is publicizing the community’s social atmosphere and amenities to attract potential residents. The complex includes a saltwater pool, record listening lounge, top-floor sky lounge, two courtyards, coworking spaces, a dog park, and a spa. It also has a “hidden cocktail club” as an homage to historic speakeasies in the area.

It’s the first local project for Crescent Communities, a Charlotte-based real estate investor and developer.

NOVEL is one of the first new apartment complexes to open near the future Diamond District neighborhood. Work is underway on CarMax Park just across Arthur Ashe Boulevard.
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