To be or not to be? We opt to be on Agecroft Hall’s grassy lawn for Richmond Shakespeare’s 26th festival season. Grab your lawn chairs and blankets, and experience Richmond’s theater scene, backed by a chorus of summer breezes.
Season schedule
This year, Agecroft will host two programs — “Cyrano De Bergerac” and “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” The festival will run on Thursdays through Sundays at 7:30 p.m.
“Cyrano De Bergerac,” May 22 - June 8, 2025
“A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” June 19 - July 20, 2025
Tickets
Single-performance tickets are at $47 for adults, $42 for adults 65+, $32 with a military ID, $27 with a college ID, and $22 for children 18 and under. Adult and student membership passes are also available.
Sneak peek
To help inspire your attendance, we put together some spoiler-free details about each play —who doesn’t love a messy love triangle trope? Read on to see which play best suits your style.
Community Cleanup | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Passion Project | Free | Help keep Richmond clean with this volunteer effort, and consider wearing tie-dye or colorful clothing per Passion Project’s humble request.
Thursday, May 22
UnHappy Hour: Murder Mystery | 6-9 p.m. | The Poe Museum | $15 | This themed event in Shockoe Bottom is always a hit for locals looking to socialize.
Friday, May 23
Friday Cheers | 6 p.m. | Brown’s Island | $10+ | It’s RVA Music Night, and you won’t want to miss these hometown acts take the stage.
Hanging Basket Workshop | Friday, May 23 + Saturday, May 24 | Times vary | Maymont | $45 | Craft a hanging basket under the guidance of Maymont staff + take it home to beautify your space.
Sip & Snip | 7-10 p.m. | 1815 Carter St. | $66 | Watch your floral arranging skills blossom while sipping on wine with other makers.
Saturday, May 24
Big Tent | 6 p.m. | Chimborazo Park | Free | Experience a symphony concert of classic favorites, set against a backdrop of gorgeous hillside views.
After 10 years of lululemon’s iconic yoga pant, meet the new version
Presented by The Buy
Graphic by 6AM City
Fun fact: It’s been 10 years since the Align™ pant was released — lululemon’s buttery-soft, functional yoga pant that’s amassed many a devoted fan.
Extra fun fact: In honor of the anniversary, lululemon just dropped lululemon Align No Line™, which has everything great about the original, just no front-rise seam.
After 10 years on Carytown’s commercial strip, Garden Grove Brewing & Urban Winey plans to close in late June. That means you still have about a month left to stop by Garden Grove, show your love, and order your favorite sips. (CBS 6)
Tech
Two Richmond-area teenagers are gaining national attention for developing a phone app that detects cancer. Trained on thousands of images of cancerous and non-cancerous moles, the students’ MelanomAI app offers an apparent 92% accuracy for convenient screenings. (VPM)
Open
Comic book fans, rejoice. A “nerd culture destination” called Black Dog Collectables has opened in The Fan at 1616 W. Main St. Offering comics and related memorabilia, the store is the culmination of Mark Overby’s years of collecting enough media to fill five storage units. (Richmond Magazine)
Film
The Byrd Theater has recommenced with seat replacements on the left and right sides of the auditorium, anticipating an early September completion. Until then, the theater’s schedule will operate as usual — folks can still catch their fave classics — but only from the (already renovated) balcony or ADA seating. (WRIC)
Family
Richmond’s Children’s Museum just opened a new interactive exhibit. From Here to There explores the laws of motion by way of water, air, and land. The young scientist in your life can ride a hovercraft, try out hands-on water experiments, and get the gears turning with 11 different exhibits. (CBS 6)
City
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Real Estate
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Has anyone tried Chimbo Sandwich Shoppe in Church Hill yet? I’ve seen quite a bit of controversy debating the menu prices and sandwich sizes (i.e., high-dollar, “thicc” portions, as described by The Richmond Experience). I guess I’ll have to make the trip myself to properly evaluate this moral quandary over a 16-inch Tuscan sandwich.
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What is the name of this 7-year-old gal currently up for adoption at Richmond SPCA?
43.1%: Squeaker 25.5%: Ukulele 19.6%: Meowlinas 11.8%: Tree House
🎉 Correct answer: Ukulele
Although Meowlinas, Tree House, and Squeaker are very real names given to other adoptable cats currently at the SPCA.
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