The Peppas will light up the Siegel Center again this season. | Photo via VCU Athletics
February may be the shortest month of the year, but it’s jam packed with fun, love, and rivalries in Richmond. We’ve rounded up the top 20 events, and you can find the full list on our website.
Get social
Richmond Makers Market | Saturday, Feb. 1 | 12-6 p.m. | Basic Beer Co. | Cost of purchases | Don’t miss this monthly market that features local artists, crafters, and DIY-ers with hand-made goods.
Winter Symposium and CVNLA Short Course | Wednesday, Feb. 12-Friday, Feb. 14 | 9 a.m.-4 p.m. | Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden | Learn about the intricate relationship between humans, animals, and nature, plus how we can all work together to create a more eco-friendly future.
“MJ” (Touring) | Tuesday, Jan. 28-Sunday, Feb. 2 | Times vary | Altria Theater | $95 | Watch this four-time Tony Award-winning show that is all about the king of pop.
Wednesday, Jan. 29
Midweek Movie Matinee: “Arthur The King” | 2-5 p.m. | Richmond Public Library - West End | Free | This heartwarming movie stars Mark Wahlberg and an inspiring dog named Arthur.
Thursday, Jan. 30
Saved by the 90s | Thursday, Jan. 30 + Friday, Jan. 31 | 8 p.m. | The National | $43 | Groove to all of your favorite 1990s songs performed by a band with Broadway talent.
WillJee | Thursday, Jan. 30-Thursday, Feb. 6 | Times vary | The Lynn Theater | Free | This new adult comedy follows the life of Will who discovers he can revive his sister.
Haleon, an international pharmaceutical manufacturer, is investing $54+ million to expand its Richmond-based facility. The company — which locally employs 400 people — plans to add new artificial intelligence tools to create various products faster, such as vitamins, pain relievers, and cold medicine. (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
Outdoors
The James River Branch Trail is under construction, and this virtual tour is showing off the progress. Many of the photos depict the future path that is being formed in between many roadways and parking lots. (South Richmond News)
Regional
Groundhog Day is coming early to Chesterfield County. The Groundhog Day Gala will take place on Saturday, Feb. 1 — one day before the official holiday — at Pocahontas State Park at 2 p.m. Do you think Sweet Pea will see her shadow? (ABC 8)
Real Estate
A 2.4-acre plot in Scott’s Addition was sold for $13 million. The purchase was made by Hoffman & Associates, a Washington, DC-based firm, who now plans to add an additional story to the previously planned six-story building in the works for that plot. (Richmond BizSense)
Feel Good
Here’s a warm shout out to the Lynchburg Fire Department who saved a deer that was stranded in a river after falling through ice. The firefighters borrowed a boat and got the doe onto dry land without any reported injuries for anyone involved. (29 News)
The Buy
The Buy
A trendy tie-front blouse that’s perfect for your next date night. Psst — we’re loving the pink stripe for Valentine’s Day.
Happy Tuesday, Richmond. I’m gearing up for another month of stories, events, and happenings in RVA, so I hope you’re ready. If not, please send all complaints to this email.
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