The Black History Museum is located in the former Leigh Street Armory building. | Photo by RICtoday
Whether you’re looking to learn something new about the River City or plotting a way to spend your Saturday afternoon, here are 30+ museums to visit. Just be sure to check hours while planning your trip.
With a collection of over 9 million items, there’s a lot of history to take in at the VMHC. Plus, they have a full calendar of events, visiting exhibitions, and a cafe to grab a quick bite or coffee after perusing the galleries.
Don’t miss: The limited time exhibition “Traveling Bricks” from the LEGO Group just opened — check out a sneak peek.
The Valentine
Capitol District | $8-10 | Memberships available
Richmond’s history museum documents 400 years of the city’s past and includes the 1812 Wickham House, a National Historic Landmark.
Fun fact: The Valentine was the first private museum in the city when it opened in 1898.
Fog Lake | Monday, Oct. 21 | 7 p.m. | The Camel | $16+ | The alt-indie singer will perform with Foxes in Fiction.
Tuesday, Oct. 22
Garden Glow | Tuesday, Oct. 22-Sunday, Nov. 10 | Times vary | Maymont | $12+ | Take in the gardens, transformed by color and lighting effects, and explore the Glow Village and light installations by international artists.
Luna Luna | Tuesday, Oct. 22 | 7 p.m. | Richmond Music Hall | $20 | The German rock band will play with Leanys and Charli Ra.
Wednesday, Oct. 23
Movie Matinees: “Life is Sweet” | Wednesday, Oct. 23 | 2-5 p.m. | RPL West End Branch | Free | Snacks will be provided at this screening of the 1990 comedy-drama film.
“Burning Horses” Album Release Show | Wednesday, Oct. 23 | 8-10 p.m. | The Tin Pan, Glen Allen | $20+ | Be among the first to hear Drew Gibson’s new album.
Thursday, Oct. 24
Autumn Plein Air Painting | Thursday, Oct. 24 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Agecroft Hall | Free | Take a stroll, find a shady spot, and bring your art materials for a morning of creativity.
“I Know What You Did Last Summer” | Thursday, Oct. 24 | 7 p.m. | The Byrd Theatre | $9 | This 90s horror flick stars Sarah Michelle Gellar, Freddie Prinze Jr., and Jennifer Love Hewitt.
Friday, Oct. 25
She Builds Bash | Friday, Oct. 25 | 6-9 p.m. | The Foundation | $35+ | Celebrate a decade of the Women Build program with Richmond Metropolitan Habitat for Humanity.
Local chef Laine Myers is opening her pop-up and retail concept Oro as a restaurant in Union Hill. She plans to welcome diners by the end of the year. The Italian menu will feature a variety of veggies and seasonal dishes. (Richmond Magazine)
Open
A new place to find Virginia-made goods has opened in Scott’s Addition. It’s the first Richmond location for Northern VA-based Shop Made in Virginia. Know a local artisan? The store has a rolling application to become a featured maker.
Sports
A Saturday night victory over Chattanooga allowed the Kickers to clinch the final spot in the USL League One playoffs. It’ll be the team’s third postseason appearance in the last four seasons. Up the Roos at their last regular season game this Saturday, Oct. 26 at 6 p.m.
Civic
City Council passed an ordinance last week that should increase construction worker pay on city-funded projects. Contractors and sub-contractors will now be required to pay laborers a prevailing wage on projects valued at over $250,000. (VPM)
Closed
Dancing Kilt Brewery in Chester closed its doors over the weekend. It opened in 2020 and remodeled last year to build up its food offerings. The owners said they have no current plans to start another business. (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
Traffic
The Dept. of Public Works will be resurfacing several streets in the Hickory Hill area starting today. Watch out for lane closures and slower moving traffic on these roads. (South Richmond News)
Shop
Find new (old) clothes and accessories at Halcyon Vintage’s fall rummage sale this weekend. Stop by the Fan shop from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26 and 12 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 27. Very into vintage? Check out our local thrifting guide.
Edu
Students at Armstrong High School hosted a first-of-its-kind mayoral forum last week where candidates answered questions generated by the school’s AP Government class. The event was moderated by two students, Renecia Allen and Zion Lundy, and hosted by student emcee Ty’Asia Tolson-Wilkerson. (The Richmonder)
Try This
Tired of spending too much on Halloween costumes and decor? Here’s a wicked-good idea: Visit your nearest Goodwill to thrift fun finds for the whole fam at affordable prices. For inspiration, check out the four costumes we put together.*
Tech
Scammers’ tactics are increasingly sophisticated — OmniWatch offers a groundbreaking layer of identity protection (think: 24/7 monitoring, full-scale identity restoration, and up to $25,000 in scam insurance).*
Category
Sports
🛼 Three days at the derby
River City Roller Derby has roots in Richmond from 2006. | Photo by Joseph S. Ring
Three days. Eight teams. One champion. The People’s Battle of Richmond rolls into the Greater Richmond Convention Center this Friday, Oct. 25 and continues with adrenaline-pumping action all weekend.
Hosted by River City Roller Derby, the contest will feature teams from Florida, South Carolina, Indiana, and around Virginia.
You can witness all the action by getting one, two, or three-day tickets — buy in advance to save on admission. The event will also include a raffle, vendors, and concessions.
The Buy
The Buy
A pair of thermal fleece lined leggings. Made with an elastic waistband and moisture-wicking fabric, they’re perfect for both casual and active wear.
I enjoyed taking in the lights at Garden Glow over the weekend. The installations along the Glow Path were definitely a highlight.
The Flower Lawn by Jigantics.
Photo by RICtoday
Answered
Answered
We asked you to speculate who will play opening night at the Allianz Amphitheater at Riverfront.
57% of respondents guessed that the Dave Matthews Band will open the venue. Around 21% said Chris Stapleton and 17% had guesses of their own — including acts like GWAR, Dawes, Noah Kahan, and Kacey Musgraves.
