Hit the trails | This week may have been chilly, but hiking season is upon us in RVA. Trek through 15+ Richmond area hikes, from urban escapes to drives that take you to new heights.
Frida Kahlo at the VMFA | RVA is one of only two US cities to host “Frida: Beyond the Myth,” an exhibit with dozens of works created or inspired by the enigmatic 20th-century artist.
New foodie faves | Check out these new Richmond restaurants that opened last month + get the scoop on what’s coming soon.
NWBA Adult Wheelchair Basketball National Championship | Friday, April 11-Sunday, April 13 | Times vary | Henrico Sports & Events Center | $20 | Basketball fans can catch games all weekend to see which team ends up with the national title.
Saturday, April 12
The Book Faire | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | The Renaissance | $16+ | Book lovers can grab a beverage, create a flower bouquet, and peruse thousands of new and used books at this dreamy event hosted at a local wedding venue.
RVA Coffee Crawl | 10 a.m.-8 p.m. | Locations vary | $40 | Explore Richmond’s diverse coffee scene, end the day with a guided tasting, and know that 100% of your ticket cost goes toward emergency grants for local food service workers in crisis.
Sunday, April 13
Monroe Grand Market | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | Monroe Park | Free | Shop 150+ vendors, grab lunch from a fleet of food trucks, and enjoy live music at this vibrant flea market.
Keep Virginia Cozy: Earth Month Cleanup | 12 p.m. | Pumphouse Park | Free | Show your spirit for Earth Month (and Volunteer Month) with this outdoor cleanup at one of Richmond’s beloved landmarks.
Monday, April 14
Library Yarns | 1-3 p.m. | Belmont Branch Library | Free | Bring your latest knitting or crochet project and join a crew of crafters amid the coziness of your local library.
Chag sameach. Passover (or Pesach) begins at sundown this Saturday, April 12, and goes through Sunday, April 20. Visit Richmond’s Jewish Community Federation calendar to plan ahead.
Ranked
Virginia ranked No. 11 on WalletHub’s list of best states for working from home. If you’re a remote-working Richmonder who’s seeking a little change in scenery, make the River City your office with our guide to free and membership-based workspaces featuring plenty of outlets and internet connection.
Travel
Wondering where the most beautiful place in Virginia is? According to Travel and Leisure, it’s the Blue Ridge Parkway. Plan a mini vacation to behold the beauty with our essential road trip guide.
Read
Tomorrow is the last day of National Library Week, and the best way to observe the occasion is by paying a visit. If you’re overdue for a trip to one of Richmond’s libraries, find a branch near you and see what it offers beyond books.
Outdoors
Keep your eyes to the sky tomorrow to catch a glimpse of the “Pink Moon” — but no, it won’t be a different color. April’s full moon has the rosy nickname because the month is associated with spring flowers. See what’s in bloom by strolling through one of Richmond’s parks.
Eat
McDonald’s McDouble meal, Taco Bell’s Luxe Box, and Wendy’s Biggie Bag. Those are three budget-friendly meals from fast food chains named in Parade’s Top 10. If you’d rather eat local without breaking the bank, check out meals for $12 or less in the River City.
Family
Bring your kids to the Children’s Museum of Richmond’s downtown location on Saturday, April 12 for a free, non-invasive eye exam courtesy of MedRVA. Plus, your child can dive into the museum’s interactive exhibits right after. Plan your visit.*
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🎶 Girl, put your records on
Pose with your new tunes at the Deep Groove mural. | Photo by RICtoday
Unplug the aux cord and dust off your relative’s old record player — tomorrow, April 12, is National Record Store Day. We’ve spun up a guide to help you scratch the surface of RVA’s record store scene.
Plan 9 Music, 3017 W. Cary St. Be warned — it’s easy to accidentally idle away a whole day crate-digging at this Carytown spot.
Vinyl Conflict, 300 E. Grace St.
This dedicated hardcore, punk, and metal record store moved downtown from Oregon Hill in 2022.
Records & Relics RVA, 2704 E. Marshall St.
Dig through an extensive collection of local LPs, music books, posters, stickers, CDs, and more at this Church Hill store.
Record Store Day: Check out some rock record finds on deck for Saturday.
Wax Moon, 1310 Altamont Ave.
This Scott’s Addition vinyl and video store emphasizes the spooky and scary — hence a horror-themed pinball arcade.
A set of nice thank you cards. This budget-friendly 36-pack combines elegant minimalism with gold foil accents on high-quality paper. Keep it on hand for expressing gratitude at a moment’s notice.
You know that we love a niche National [Something] Day here at RIC. Today is National Pet Day, and I can’t pass up the chance to spotlight my work-from-home buddies. Here’s Kodak helping write today’s newsletter + my roommate’s pup Teemo grabbing some social media content.
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