Find this treasure trove of tacky lights on Laurel Street. | Photo by RICtoday
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, Richmond. Here’s our gift to you — the ultimate guide to local lights, from tacky light tours to festive experiences.
✨ Must-see houses
Let’s get this glow on the road — here are a few houses to highlight on your map.
Oregon Hill Christmas House, 408 S. Laurel St. Lights at this iconic home go on at 6 p.m. and remain lit until 10 p.m.
The House, 900 Catherine St. The dance studio in Carver is decorated with 30,000 lights, including an illuminated mural.
Trippin Breakers, 3307 Kensington Ave. You can recognize this Museum District display by the lights draped over the sidewalk.
A Phifer Christmas, 9604 Asbury Ct. Lights turn on at 5:20 each night through the end of the year at this iconic tacky light house. Bonus: The Grinch and Santa have been known to make appearances.
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Dominion Energy Jazz Café | Wednesday, Dec. 11 | 6-8 p.m. | Virginia Museum of Fine Arts | Free | Get ready for an evening of soulful tunes with local singer Robbie Cunningham.
“Tangerine” | 7 p.m. | The Byrd Theatre | $9 | See director Sean Baker’s 2015 film on the big screen.
Thursday, Dec. 12
Holiday Open House and Vendor Fair | 2-5 p.m. | The Crossroads at Bon Air | Free entry | Shop for unique gifts, snap a photo with Santa, and enjoy a complimentary hot chocolate bar and cookies.
Drawing with Wool | 6-8 p.m. | Shop Made in VA | $105 | D for Dolls will lead this workshop about needle felting techniques — all materials will be provided.
Friday, Dec. 13
Savage Hands Holiday Show | 6-6:30 p.m. | Canal Club | $17+ | Enjoy a merry evening of metal with If Not For Me, Set For Tomorrow, Two Sides of Me, and I, Conqueror.
Manic Focus | 8 p.m. | The Broadberry | $20 | Enjoy an evening of rowdy electronic funk with special guest Vincent Antone.
Saturday, Dec. 14
Holiday Open House | Saturday, Dec. 14-Sunday, Dec. 15 | 12-5 p.m. | The Branch Museum of Architecture and Design | Free entry | Take a guided house tour, sip from the hot cocoa bar, and make something special at the holiday craft station.
Cold Moon Hike | 4:30-5:30 p.m. | Pocahontas State Park, Chesterfield | $7 | Reserve your space for the ranger-led hike to catch glimpses of the full moon and nocturnal animal pals.
Winter Country Formal | 7-11 p.m. | Gallery5 | $12+ | Arrive in advance for a two-step lesson from Charlie Davis, then enjoy honky tonk tunes by Ramona and the Holy Smokes.
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Restaurant Adarra plans to open in the former Mamma Zu location within the next few weeks. Owners Randall and Lyne Doetzer have added 1,100 sqft to the Oregon Hill building since purchasing it over two years ago. Get a preview of the space. (Richmond BizSense)
Traffic
City Council adopted several ordinances at its final meeting of the year on Monday, Dec. 9. A number of traffic-related measures passed which will provide funding to install intersection improvements, signal heads, left turn hardening measures, and new signs.
Civic
The city’s chief administrative officer, Lincoln Saunders, has announced that he will vacate the position when Mayor Levar Stoney’s term ends at the end of the year. Saunders has held the role for four years and was previously Stoney’s chief of staff. (The Richmonder)
Concert
The concert announcements keep on coming for Allianz Amphitheater at Riverfront, which will open in 2025. Alison Krauss and Union Station, Styx, “Weird Al” Yankovic, and Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit are all on board for shows this summer.
Eat
Christopher’s Runaway Gourmay is now closed for the winter. The downtown food carts will reopen in the spring, likely in March. Check out some local lunch deals to hold you over until then.
Holiday
If you want to add some haunts to your holiday, check out Red Vein: Haunted Christmas. Meet Krampus and face other festive freights at Hanover Vegetable Farm this Friday and Saturday. Tickets start at $25.
Cause
Richmond Animal Care and Control is hosting a supply drive to support the city’s inclement weather shelter, which is also located in Northside. Drop off donations of instant oatmeal packets, hot cocoa packets, and bar soap to RACC before Friday, Dec. 20. (CBS 6 News)
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🎁 7 holiday presents $20 or less
Including a chic bedside carafe and a winter-friendly lip balm. | Graphic by 6AM City
Shop some of our favorite finds that will brighten up anyone’s holiday, all available for $20 or less.
Local pick:Anoush forest aroma spray | $12 | This layered, woodsy blend can be worn on body and hair or sprayed around the house.
Bedside carafe + tumbler | $18.99 | Gift a pretty amber tumbler and glass perfect for adorning any bedside table.
Eucalyptus shower steamers | $19.99 | They’ll love aromatherapy shower steamers that smell like peppermint, menthol, and eucalyptus.
Local pick:SIJANG Garlic Chili Crunch | $12.90 | Spice up their dinner with this fiery condiment made right here in Richmond.
Malin + Goetz lip moisturizer | $16 | A hydrating lip moisturizer with a devoted fan base, this gift is perfect for those suffering from chapped lips.
A great gift for a significant other or someone you love — a personalized song plaque you can customize with their favorite song + a photo of you together.
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