Romeo | “He came with the name Romeo, which suits him since he’s very dramatic and enjoys kissing (with tongue).”
It’s the moment you’ve all been waiting for. After weeks of asking our readers to submit their paw-fect pet pictures, we’ve put together our first — absolutely adorable — roundup.
We received nearly 100 photos of our neighborhood cats and dogs, so we decided to divide the spotlight to double the celebration, starting with the pups. Later this week: Richmond’s reigning cats.
Put your paws up for...
Boomer | “Loyal, playful, and terrified of thunder”
Kashi Noelle James | “She is bilingual and loves kisses.”
Looking to adopt?
Help an animal find its fur-ever home with our shelter adoption guide, featuring organizations like Richmond SPCA, Richmond Animal League, Richmond Animal Care and Control Foundation, and Lost Dog Foundation.
Erie SeaWolves vs. Richmond Flying Squirrels | Tuesday, May 13-Sunday, May 18 | Times vary | The Diamond | $13+ | Join the stands for two weekday Reading Nights + a weekend featuring Squirrels-toberfest, a Bingo and Bluey meet-and-greet, and post-game fireworks.
The Sugar Hollows on Shockoe Sessions Live | 7:30-9 p.m. | In Your Ear Studios | $15 | Show your support for a rising Richmond-based band at this intimate studio-style venue.
Thursday, May 15
Fan Arts Stroll | Thursday, May 15-Friday, May 16 | 4-8 p.m. | The Fan | Free | Grab a refreshment, enjoy some live music, and walk through a lineup of local artists along Richmond’s historic Hanover and Grove avenues.
Rosé Crawl | 5 p.m. | Libbie Mill Midtown | Price of purchase | Put on your rosé-colored glasses for this sip-and-savor wine crawl.
Friday, May 16
Lebanese Food Festival | Friday, May 16-Sunday, May 18 | Times vary | St. Anthony Maronite Catholic Church, Glen Allen | Free | Music, dance, and boundless good eats — celebrate 40 years of this annual food fest, “where every dish is made with love and care.”
VCU approved demolition plans on West Grace Street — the first action in developing a new student dormitory and dentistry school. Demolition is expected to start in the fall, with a cost of $564,000. (Richmond BizSense)
Civic
Residents waiting for their real estate tax rebate checks can now expect to receive payments around the end of June. Initially delayed due to incorrect labeling, an announcement from city officials confirms that the re-mailing process is slated to begin on June 17.
Transit
RVA Bike Share is celebrating Bike to Work Week with free rides, available on a first-come, first-served basis from now through Friday, May 16. Each weekday, the program will post a unique code via Instagram and Twitter, granting 50 free 45-minute rides. Turn your notifications on, and locate your nearest share station.
Try This
Hot yoga… for free. Carytown’s Midtown Yoga is celebrating its first anniversary with free classes from Thursday, May 15, through Sunday, May 18. Reserve your spot for a class heated at 100 degrees. Prefer to take it down a notch? Options are available for classes set at 85 to 90 degrees.
Sports
More wins to come. Richmond Ivy launched its 2025 season last Saturday with a roaring crowd of 6,000+ fans and a 3-0 win against Virginia Beach United. Sunniyah Tucker scored the first goal of the season, earning recognition as “Player of the Match.”
Number
$1,300. That’s how much money per year you could be wasting overpaying on car insurance, according to a 2024 survey. See if you’re overspending.*
The Buy
As temperatures rise, we’re upgrading our wardrobe with some new warm weather hangout attire. These are some of our favorite finds:
My friend and I went to the Ivy soccer game with two girlies we used to babysit back when we were both preschool teachers. (Trust that they’re smiling.) It was the girls’ first time seeing an official soccer game + their first time seeing a women’s sport in such a major setting. [Four Kona Ice snow cones not pictured, but well-worth mentioning]
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