Nine airlines fly out of Richmond International. | Photo via Wikimedia Commons
Sometimes, you just need to get away. And that’s where we come in to help. Here are the best ways to escape frigid Richmond in the coming months.
Less than $100
These do not include a carry-on so pack accordingly.
Fort Lauderdale, Florida | Saturday, Feb. 1-Monday, Feb. 3 | $64 per person | Get transported to the beach for the cost of a night out.
Less than $200
Carry-on costs are included on the following flights.
New York City, New York | Saturday, Feb. 15-Monday, Feb. 17 | $179 per person | Take off to the Big Apple for shopping, dining, and Broadway shows.
Less than $300
Carry-on costs are included on the following flights.
Phoenix, Arizona | Saturday, Feb. 8-Monday, Feb. 10 | $233 per person | Choose your own adventure in the bustling city or in the desert on various nature trails — or both.
Who’s Your Founding Father? | 5:30-6:30 p.m. | Virginia Museum of History & Culture | $28 | Listen to a fascinating true story about John Adams and Thomas Jefferson told by a senior writer at ESPN.
Thursday, Jan. 16
Melted Terrarium Workshop | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | PlantHouse | $30+ | Build your own terrarium using driftwood, plants, and oddly shaped vases.
Friday, Jan. 17
Science After Dark: Superhero Science | 5 p.m. | Science Museum of Virginia | $18+ | Bring the kids for educational and entertaining activities that will make you both feel empowered + costumes are encouraged, but no masks allowed.
Saturday, Jan. 18
Big Vinyl Record Sale | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Stony Point Fashion Park | $15 | Shop till you drop at this flea market featuring 40+ vendor tables with 10,000+ records for sale.
Sunday, Jan. 19
“Dirty Dancing” In Concert | 7 p.m. | Sandler Center for Performing Arts | $35+ | Watch a remastered version of a cult classic film then stick around for a live band performing all the hits from the movie.
Nikki Glaser, the famed comedian, will perform a second show in Richmond. The first set begins at 7 p.m. and the second set starts at 9:30 p.m., both at Altria Theater. Tickets for the newly added show go on sale Friday, Jan. 17 at 10 a.m.
Development
A groundbreaking ceremony was held at Three Lakes Park & Nature Center to celebrate the start of a $4+ million renovation project. It will bring a multitude of upgrades to the park, such as updated restrooms and walkways, plus new native wildlife exhibits for the now-closed Nature Center.
Drink
If you need a pick-me-up today, stop by a Blanchard’s Coffee location for a free drip coffee. The freebie is in honor of the local roastery celebrating 20 years of business, and the deal runs all month.
Civic
Virginia lawmakers returned to the State Capitol after delays caused by the recent water emergency. There are numerous items on their agenda for the new year, and you can get the full breakdown here. (CBS 6)
Travel
Travelers that are 18+ years old will soon be required to use REAL ID whenever they plan to fly on commercial flights, according to a new ruling from the TSA. Virginia will be issuing these in the form of driver’s licenses and identification cards. This will go in effect on May 7.
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The Buy
The Buy
Bananagrams. The award-winning family game is travel-friendly + perfect for all ages. Bonus: Add a little chaos to family game night when you try the party edition features 14 new tiles with challenges and hijinks.
I hope you are all enjoying the newsletter as much as I am enjoying learning about the city. I’m extremely excited for some upcoming history pieces. Stick around for a look at RVA in 1925 in tomorrow’s edition as well as a dive into Shaka Smart’s VCU teams, which are now 10+ years old, at the end of the month.
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