CapCity Trivia | 7-9 p.m. | Benchtop Brewing | Free | Bring your most knowledgeable friends to this competition that awards prizes to first and second place.
Thursday, Jan. 23
Cowbell Comedy | 9-11 p.m. | Jack Brown’s Beer and Burger Joint | $7 | This showcase brings in hilarious comics from Virginia and beyond.
Friday, Jan. 24
Short, Fast & Furious | 7:30-9 p.m. | Coalition Theater | $12 | Watch local improv group perform in an interactive show inspired by “Whose Line Is It Anyway?”
Candlelight: Best of Hip-Hop on Strings | 8:45-10 p.m. | Bolling Haxall House | $24+ | Listen to a string quartet play popular hip-hop songs, like “I Like It” by Cardi B + “Swimming Pools” by Kendrick Lamar.
Saturday, Jan. 25
Haunted History Tours | Times vary | Bacon’s Castle | $25 | Preservation Virginia hosts these spooky tours in a 300+ year old castle + tickets are nearly sold out so don’t wait.
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The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts was recommended approval from the state’s Art and Architectural Review Board on its new wing expansion. The project is in the final stages of approval, now awaiting a nod from the Department of General Services to officially move forward. (Richmond BizSense)
Development
The Ellen Glasglow House could find new life as a boutique hotel, according to plans by the new owners. The historic mansion was purchased by Bryon and Nicole Jessee — owners of Shyndigz — and the couple are now working with a local construction company on a major transformation. (Richmond BizSense)
Announced
Poppy the newborn pygmy hippo is popping off in Richmond, and now you can meet the viral sensation. The Metro Richmond Zoo announced a new hippo experience where visitors can spend time with Poppy and Iris for 30 minutes.
Eat
Richmond’s vegan restaurant week — V72x2 — is fully underway and runs through Sunday, Jan. 26. Participating restaurants have been challenged to add new innovative dishes to their menu specifically for this week, ranging from dinner entrees to themed cocktails to baked goods, all made without animal products.
Arts
The All City Art Club mural is now all bricks. The popular public artwork was painted over, but there’s still plenty of other murals in the city if you are interested in more. (Southern Richmond News)
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Happy Wednesday, RVA. I’ve been a vegetarian for eight years now, so V72x2 sounds like a dream to me. If you are look for some plant-based bites this week, I recommend this meatball sub from Devil’s Lettuce.
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