Catch up on Mayo Bridge updates | New renderings of the 112-year-old Mayo Bridge show major transformations, changing the four lane road into two car lanes with a bike path. Additionally, there would be pedestrian walkways which is something the community has been calling for, according to local survey results.
Museum seeks sleuths for mystery event | The Virginia Museum of Science is hosting Science on Tap: Mystery at the Museum, a nighttime event that is putting citizen detectives to work. The 21+ evening features puzzles and riddles that provide clues to the mystery + there will be food trucks and cocktails.
Nominations open for RICtoday’s Best | We are looking for the best businesses in RVA to be honored in our first-ever RICtoday’s Best. Tap in with all of your favorite locally owned businesses, vote proudly, and stick around to see who will be crowned.
Events
Events
Friday, Feb. 14
Sam Bush | 7-11:30 p.m. | The Broadberry | $40+ | Enjoy a live show from this talented musician and member of the International Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame.
Saturday, Feb. 15
Legends on Grace: Heart & Soul | 8-10 p.m. | Dominion Energy Center| $42+ | Celebrate Valentine’s Day weekend with a sultry evening of neo-soul featuring Ms. Jaylin Brown as she presents “Heartscapes,” a healing journey through songs of love in all forms.*
Great Backyard Bird Count | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden | $20 | Join a cause taking place across the country where bird watchers of all ages plan to literally count birds for scientific record keeping.
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Are you watching “My Bloody Valentine” this weekend? According to recent data from Roku, it’s the most popular romance movie in Virginia. “Moonstruck” tops the chart as the most popular romance film in eight different states. (Axios)
Number
$200+. That’s how much a one-day adult pass to Disneyland costs now. Consider spending that money closer to home with these kid-friendly activities around Richmond. (The Wall Street Journal)
Real Estate
Would you live in a six-bedroom home located 656 ft under the water? A project called Deep, backed by an anonymous investor, is working to create a permanent “human settlement” under the sea. We’ll just take one of these top dollar homes in RVA for now, thanks. (The Guardian)
Ranked
Virginia was recently ranked the No. 18 best state for a fresh start by realty group View Homes. The ranking looked at factors like crime rates, quality of life, and social connectivity. If you’re making a fresh start in the Commonwealth, check out our Richmond 101 guide.
Health
Feel like your vision benefits are leaving you in the dark? Brighten things up with VSP® Individual Vision Plans, starting as low as $13 a month.*
Whether you’re on the hunt for fluffy eggs, fried chicken and waffles, or mind-blowing Bloody Marys, the brunch options in Richmond are endless.
Luckily, you have us to scout things out. We listed a whole bunch of brunches along with menu recs, pro tips, and an interactive map to track ‘em. Plan your weekend and pour some mimosas.
Weekend musts
Millie’s Diner, 2603 E. Main St. | Wednesday-Sunday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. | $$ | The signature messes are three-egg frittatas with tons of toppings.
For a special occasion
The Savory Grain, 2043 W. Broad St. | Sunday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | $$ | Treat your party to Jazz Brunch, which happens every Sunday.
Mimosa moment
Casa Fiesta, 1218 E. Cary St. | Sunday, 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. | $ | Enjoy Mexican favorites and $1 mimosas.
It’s Valentine’s Day and Friday… a combo that won’t happen again for another six years. Why not treat yourself for the occasion? We’ve got five picks we think you’ll love.
In college, a robin created a nest in my windowsill and it changed the way I view birds. I saw the eggs eventually hatch then I started my mornings with those little nestlings for weeks. So, you can count me in — I’ll be tracking birds and sending my findings into the Great Backyard Bird Count.
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