Aerial fitness includes silks, hoops + even bungees. | Photo via @fightinggravityfit
Looking to shake up your next workout? We’ve rounded up 10 out-of-the-box exercise options — suitable for all skill levels — so you can see what works out for you.
Aerial
Soul Aerial and Performing Arts Center | 1632 Ownby Ln.
Doubling as a performing arts venue, this program runs classes that make you feel as if you’re flying. Choose a workshop suiting your skill level, grab some silks + learn how aerial arts can take you to new heights.
Cycling
Hour Cycle Studio | 715 E. 4th St. Turn up the music and turn down the lights for a 60-minute indoor studio ride. Hip-hop, reggae, Soca, and Afrobeat rhythms keep you pumped and energized while getting in a good sweat.
Get your crew together + put in some miles while jamming to hip-hop hits. | Photo via @hourcyclestudio
Boxing
Vintage Boxing Gym | 1202 N. Arthur Ashe Blvd. Put your dukes up and learn old-school boxing methods from in-house experts. Schedule a gym tour in advance, as only members have access to sparring sessions, the Recovery Room, and Boxing Yoga courses.
Bourbon Dinner | 6-9 p.m. | Natalie’s Taste of Lebanon | $80 | Sip on Virginia-made whiskeys and savor this curated six-course dinner, lined up with Southern-inspired picks.
Karaoke with James Munoz | 7-11:45 p.m. | The Camel | Free, $5 for ages 21 and under | Show off your vocal skills and get a spontaneous start to the week at this karaoke night, open for sign-ups at 7 p.m.
Tuesday, April 29
For the Love of Trees: Walk and Talk | 10-11:30 a.m. | Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden | $22 | Tree huggers and nature lovers can commune about the magnificence of Lewis Ginter’s trees on this late morning walking tour.
Sub Rosa Pop Up | 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. | Secret Flowers | Price of purchase | Sub Rosa will be slinging pastries, breads, and sandwiches at this pop-up event — grab a baked good and show your support for this small biz bakery as it preps for a post-fire reopening.
Wednesday, April 30
Hardywood Book Swap | 5-8 p.m. | Hardywood Park Craft Brewery | Free | Bring your pre-loved books (five options recommended) and pass them on to a new home at this book exchange, conveniently scheduled during Hardywood’s happy hour.
Thursday, May 1
2025 Atlantic 10 Women’s Lacrosse Championship | 12 p.m. | Robins Stadium | Don’t miss the action as six NCAA Division I teams compete for the A-10 title at Robins Stadium, hosted by the University of Richmond.*
Mink Cocktail Lounge plans to join Carytown’s main commercial strip next month, occupying the former space of Xtra’s Cafe with a brand new look. The sophisticated, moody lounge aims to draw on the aesthetics of bigger-city bars like those in Chicago and New York. Vanilla martini, anyone? (Richmond BizSense)
Open
A new coworking space is reimagining office life in Rockett’s Landing. Lost Office Collaborative has curated a space, infused with nature and warm colors, to help facilitate focus and productivity while limiting stress. Need to zone in on a project? Book your space. (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
Theater
Are you curious about theater, but unsure where to start? Theater for Beginners is a 5-week class designed by Luiza Dale to explore the art of reading plays, enacting stories, and connecting theater to the world around us. The first class starts on Tuesday, May 6, so you still have time to register — no theater experience required.
Pets
Richmond Animal Care and Control has 25 adorable guinea pigs available for adoption, as of this weekend. You can email the team to set up an appointment and take home a new friend for a standard $25 adoption fee.
Mansion Monday
Previously featured by Modern Richmond, this 6,308-sqft Virginia Brick Cape recently hit the market in Henrico. See inside the unique home for a dedicated wine room, an enviable Italian marble kitchen island, and floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the property.
Civic
Attention all drivers: When scanning the road for a gap in traffic, take an extra second to look for motorcyclists. Riders, wear all your protective gear and make sure you stay visible. Looking twice could save a life.*
Finance
They went from a 40-seat “blink-and-you’d-miss-it” bar to routinely topping “best of” awards lists across the country. Now Death & Co is expanding to Nashville, Seattle, Las Vegas, Atlanta, and even Australia. Don’t miss your chance to invest in Death & Co stock and lock in the current share price by May 15.†‡*
Job
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Anyone else excited for Richmond Ivy’s soccer season? I just bought my ticket for the season opener on Saturday, May 10. I have a feeling it’s going to be a big show-out, so I wanted to reserve my spot in the crowd before it sells out. Score your $15 ticket, and you might see me there.
Answered
Answered
Which of these past Brown’s Island performers has the most Spotify listeners?
61.1%: Zac Brown Band (Friday Cheers, 2009) 22.2%: Tyler Childers (Friday Cheers, 2018) 9.7%: Masego (LiVe LOUD, 2023) 6.9%: Pusha T (LiVE LOUD 2022)
‡This is a paid advertisement for Death & Company Regulation A offering. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Please read the offering circular at invest.deathandcompany.com.
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