Anthony Cosby Jr. brought the ultimate Prince tribute to Dogwood Dell. | Photo by RICtoday
Take out your calendar, grab your day planner, and text all your friends. We’ve rounded up 30+ events you can head to this May.
Psst: Don’t forget to bookmark this page and come back; we update our guide monthly.
Sports
Richmond Ivy Season Opener | Saturday, May 10 | 6 p.m. | City Stadium | $15 | Don your green and cheer on Richmond’s women’s soccer team at their first game of the season.
Festival fun
Strawberry Street Festival | Saturday, May 3 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | Clark Springs | Free | Join this carnival-themed event benefiting Fox Elementary.
RVA Taco Festival | Sunday, May 18 | 12-6 p.m. | Hardywood Park Brewery - West Creek | $10 suggested donation | Taco food trucks, live music, and beer — need we say more?
Theater
Shakespeare Fest | Thursday, May 22-Sunday, June 8 | 7:30 p.m. | Agecroft Hall | $22+ | Richmond Shakespeare Fest kicks off near the end of the month with the production of “Cyrano de Bergerac.”
Somerset Patriots at Richmond Flying Squirrels | Tuesday, April 29-Sunday, May 4 | Times vary | The Diamond | $13+ | This week’s Flying Squirrels games include an Earth Day Celebration, 2010s Night, Adrillas Coladoras & Frida Kahlo Night, Star Wars Day, and — most inquisitively — Oat Milker night.
The Sunslingers on Shockoe Sessions Live | 7:30-9 p.m. | In Your Ear Studios | $15 | Experience the old-time Americana sound of this Richmond-based band in person or via livestream.
Thursday, May 1
Estate Focus Tour: Arboretum Walk | 5:30-6:30 p.m. | Maymont | $15 | Join a guided walk through Maymont’s Arboretum and learn about the region’s native flora and fauna.
Lewis Ginter Spring Plant Sale | 9 a.m.-3 p.m. | Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden | Price of purchase | Peruse more than 40 vendors, and go home with new greenery and garden resources.
Saturday, May 17
The Liberty Showcase presents Faithfully: Eagles & Journey Tribute Show | 7-10 p.m. | Liberty Showcase Theater, Liberty, NC | $35+ | Grab tickets for this one-night-only performance with a set of the Eagles greatest hits, and a set of Journey’s greatest hits at the Liberty Showcase Theater.*
Richmond’s ¿Qué Pasa? Festival dances back to Brown’s Island on Saturday, May 3. Hosted by the Virginia Hispanic Chamber, this vibrant event celebrates Latin American and Hispanic heritage with live music + dance, artisan vendors, youth activities, and more.
Opening
Coalescence Coffee Co. is slated to open its first Richmond location in June. The Norfolk-based business will cozy up on West Broad Street and feature a menu with plenty of coffee options, as well as small food and sandwich selections. (Richmond BizSense)
Coming Soon
RVA Bakehouse is opening a brick-and-mortar shop at Libbie Mill in Midtown. This local staple has become a must-stop at seasonal farmers markets. Starting this fall, you can head to their new space for all your fresh bread, pastry, and dessert picks.
Outdoors
Local photographer Bill Draper captured some iconic photos of Richmond’s bald eagles, and we wanted to make sure you saw them. We loved the brooding atmosphere of the picture below, but be sure to check out the rest on Instagram, and follow Draper if you’d love to see more local wildlife and nature in your feed.
Dreaming of a summer getaway that won’t break the bank + delivers big on adventure and relaxation? Enter: A road trip to Virginia’s Blue Ridge. From hiking the Appalachian Trail to unwinding in a firehouse-turned-hotel, there’s something for everyone. Here’s how we’d spend 72 hours in the Roanoke region.*
You’re awesome — thank you so much for taking a moment to participate in our survey we ran on April 10. We’re excited to announce our winner. Drumroll please. Congrats to Karen W. Keep an eye out for future opportunities to share your thoughts and enter for a chance to win.
The Buy
The car tech upgrades you need ahead of summer road trips for better, safer driving:
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🚙 A front and rear dash cam can make all the difference in a fender bender — this one captures crystal-clear footage even at night.
📲 Everyone gets to charge their devices at once with a four-port car charger that’s here to end road trip squabbles.
🌸 Looking for an air freshener upgrade? This No. 1 best-selling wood air freshener looks chic on your sun visor.
I hope everyone finds at least one event that sparks excitement in next month’s plan-ahead guide. Three happenings I would love to attend: Antiques at the Tavern for trinket-shopping, UnHappy Hour: Murder Mystery for social time, and “Loving v. Virginia ” for a unique opera outing.
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Last week, we explored Tudor Revival architecture in Richmond. Which architectural style should we dive into next?
50%: Art Deco
21.6%: Spanish Revival
20.3%: Queen Anne
5.4%: Gothic
We hear you loud and clear. Looks like we might dive into Art Deco architecture next time around.
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