Small Business Market | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | Rumors Boutique | Free entry | Head to the back of this thrift shop to shop from your favorite local small businesses.
“Blood Simple” | 7 p.m. | The Byrd Theatre | $9 | The early Coen Brothers crime thriller stars Frances McDormand.
the charli parti | 8 p.m. | Richmond Music Hall | $17+ | You’ll feel so Julia at this Charli XCX dance party.
Saturday, Nov. 30
Pops: Let It Snow! | Saturday, Nov. 30, Sunday, Dec. 1 | Times vary | Carpenter Theatre at Dominion Energy Center | $10+ | The Richmond Symphony holiday tradition returns with vocals from Carrie Brockwell and the Hallelujah Chorus.
Winter Art Market | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | SCRAP Creative Reuse | Free entry | Find unique gifts for everyone on your list at this craft store market.
Holiday Handbell Concert | 4-5 p.m. | Tuckahoe Pines Retirement Community | Free | Enjoy jovial arrangements of holiday classics by the James River Ringers.
Tomorrow is Small Business Saturday, an initiative dedicated to celebrating and supporting small and locally-owned businesses. Check out where the RICtoday team — plus, our social media followers — will be shopping locally.
Number
Nearly $50,000. That’s how much it would cost you to buy all the gifts from the “12 Days of Christmas” — up 3.6% from last year. Or you could just peruse our gift guide. Sorry, no partridges in pear trees here. (Tegna)
Cause
Have you been eyeing our guide to 50+ volunteer opportunities in Richmond? You’re not alone. According to a new study by AmeriCorps, formal volunteering and informal helping — like helping your neighbor rake the leaves — are on the rise again after dipping in 2021 due to COVID-19.
Arts
A banana duct-taped to a wall sold for $6.2 million this month. We’re not art critics, but we’re pretty sure you don’t need to pay that much to see great art around Richmond. (Smithsonian Magazine)
Seasonal
‘Tis the season for festive finds at the Holiday Craft Show in Fredericksburg (approx. one hour from downtown). From Friday, Dec. 6 to Sunday, Dec. 8, shop for one-of-a-kind gifts, holiday decorations, and artisanal goods from 350+ vendors. Learn more.*
Finance
How much could you borrow from your home? Get HELOC quotes now — calculate your payment.*
Whether you’re already sick of leftovers or just need an easy dinner fix, we’ve pie-oneered a list of 25+ places to grab pizza that are definitely worth the dough.
Mary Angela’s, Carytown This Carytown corner spot has been serving up slices since 1986.
Belmont Pizzeria, Museum District Enjoy Sicilian-style pizza right around the corner from the VMHC and VMFA.
Zombie Pizza, Woodland Heights Try a specialty pizza like the Classic Pesto, Philly Steak, or Chicken Alfredo.
Bottoms Up Pizza, Shockoe Bottom Get a slice at this classic Richmond joint on Dock Street.
Hot For Pizza, Carver This spot specializes in creative combinations that’ll make your mouth water. We want to try the Reagle Beagle, Captain Planet, and Pesto Both World pies.
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