15+ community gardens in Richmond | Ready, set, grow. Find out where Richmonders are putting their green thumbs to use and growing their own fruits + veggies.
Vote for the Richmond People’s Budget project | Get the 101 on this community-driven funding project + how you can vote on the allocation of $3 million. With ~2,000 proposals submitted, there’s plenty of choice.
10 Flying Squirrels games we’re excited for | Whether you’re looking for Opening Night fun, Fourth of July festivities, or a Taylor Swift-themed evening, the Squirrels’ 15th season has something for everyone. Pssst — we’ve got tips for tickets too.
Asked
Asked
Pop quiz. Which name was NOT on the public ballot to name our second superhero mascot, Nutasha, in 2016?
A. Virginia (Ginny) B. Suzie Squirrellina C. Hazelnut D. Scarlet the Super Squirrel Girl
Leave it to Beavers | 12-1 p.m. | Pocahontas State Park | $10 | You can celebrate International Beaver Day properly now with this observational tour of the lives of Pocohantas Parks’ resident friends.
Tame Impala Night | 9 p.m. | Richmond Music Hall | $12+ | Dance the night away to the tunes of the Australian indie musical group — adults only.
Saturday, April 5
Brick Fest Live | Saturday, April 5-Sunday, April 6 | Times vary | Greater Richmond Convention Center | $17+ | Calling all LEGO enthusiasts — check out over a million bricks, hard-to-find merch, and family-friendly fun.
Virginia Housing Homebuying Seminar | 9:30 a.m.-3:45 p.m. | Samson Properties | Free | Thinking of buying a home? This class can help you learn more about the process or help you climb another prong up the ladder.
Richmond Makers Market | 12-6 p.m. | Basic City Beer Co. | Price of purchase | Shop from local artisans selling handmade goods, jewelry, ceramics, home decor, clothing, and more.
Yoga at Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience | 8:30-9:45 p.m. | Exhibition Hub Richmond Art Center | $30 | Flow into this unique Saturday experience, with guided movements among the venue’s stunning Van Gogh exhibition.
Sunday, April 6
Spring Artisan Market | 12-5 p.m. | Hardywood Park Craft Brewery | Price of purchase | Celebrate spring and support local RVA businesses as crafters, artists, and makers sling their treasures.
Spring Flower Bar | 2 p.m. | James River Cellars Winery, Glen Allen | $60 | Make your own vibrant spring arrangement — a glass of wine is included with your ticket.
Justin Whitehead | 6:30-8 p.m. | Funny Bone Richmond | $32 | End your weekend with a few laughs from the rural Georgia-born comedian whose online fanbase numbers in the hundreds of thousands.
Good news for brunch-goers: the price of eggs is finally declining. The wholesale price of a dozen eggs is down by 63% from its record high in February. But that’s just the wholesale price — we’ll believe it when we see it on the shelves. (Axios)
Pets
Get your paws moving, April is Canine Fitness Month. If your four-legged friend has felt cooped up all winter, use this as an excuse to go for a long walk and check out some of RVA’s dog-friendly spots.
Try This
How’s your sourdough starter doing? If you answered “not great,” the Sourdough Sidekick — a smart device that automatically feeds your starter — may be for you. If you haven’t joined the fad quite yet, learn how to get started locally. (The Verge)
Holiday
Reese’s Peanut Butter Eggs or Cadbury Creme Eggs? It seems like Virginia has chosen Reese’s, based on a nationwide candy study conducted by DoorDash. If you still need to fill your Easter baskets, try hopping over to these local grocery stores.
Open
The nation’s first commemoration of America’s founding is now opening at the Virginia Museum of History & Culture. “Give Me Liberty” showcases our state’s leading role in the American Revolution, the Founding Fathers, and often overlooked voices. Check it out.*
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Finance
Could you save an extra $1,300 a year? A 2024 survey found that switching car insurance providers could save you that much money annually. What would you do with the extra cash? (We see a “White Lotus"-esque vacation in our future.) See if you could save.*
Job
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City Guide
City Guide
It’s literally literary
Fountain Bookstore in Shockoe Slip carries plenty of local authors. | Photo by RICtoday
What’s better than a good book? A good book written by your neighbor. Get a cup of coffee and prepare to meet your next read, because we’re talking about locally written books in Richmond.
Fiction
“The House is on Fire” by Rachel Beanland | Release date: 2023 | A fictional tale about the Richmond Theater fire in 1811, Beanland’s latest novel comes after the success of “Florence Adler Swims Forever,” released in 2020.
For the family
“I Love Being Me” by Angel Reynolds | Release date: 2021 | This picture book teaches confidence, empowerment, and self-love.
Learn something new
“The Organ Thieves” by Chip Jones | Release date: 2020 | This award-winning book delves into the history of the first heart transplant in the segregated South.
Part of a series
"Oregon Hill” by Howard Owen | Release date: 2012 | Meet newspaper reporter Willie Black in the first in a series of crime thrillers based in Richmond.
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