Mother’s Day Herb Potting Workshop | 4-5 p.m. | Curated Furnishings | $100 | Plant your spot for this guided potting class exploring aromatic herbs like rosemary, sage, lavender, and lemongrass.
Habitat’s Annual Comedy Show | 6-9 p.m. | The Park RVA | $25 | Get your laugh on at this comedian showcase benefitting Women Build + Richmond’s Habitat for Humanity.
Saturday, May 10
Hollywood Cemetery Tour | Saturday, May 10 + Sunday, May 11 | Times vary | Hollywood Cemetery | Contact for pricing | Join a guided walk exploring landscape design, architecture, symbols, and notable people buried at this historic and scenic cemetery.
Willow Lawn’s Art & Makers Market | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | Willow Lawn | Free | Browse the work of regional and local artists, from unique paintings + prints to custom clothing, jewelry, crafts, and baked goods.
Bookfair and Brews | 12-4 p.m. | Benchtop Brewing | Price of purchase | Join Fountain Bookstore at this brewery to meet local authors, buy your next read, and grab a cold beer along the way.
Henrico SkyGlow | 6-9 p.m. | Crump Park, Glen Allen | Free | Grab some kettle corn, join the crowd for live music, and witness 10 hot air balloons take to a sunset sky.
Spring Fest & Market | 12-5 p.m. | Libby Hill Park | Free | Aside from admiring the gorgeous views at Libby Hill Park, you can peruse vendors, sample food, and enjoy some social time in historic Church Hill.
Sunday, May 11
Mother’s Day Garden & House Tour | 1-6 p.m. | Museum District | $25 | Stroll the beautiful streets + follow a tour of the most interesting and historic homes in this city-central neighborhood.
Whether you’re biking or driving, staying alert is crucial for your safety. | Photo provided by City of Richmond
May is National Bicycle Safety Month — aka, the perfect time to remind all drivers and cyclists to stay alert on the roads.
Did you know? Richmond is committed to Vision Zero, a global initiative aimed at eliminating traffic deaths and serious injuries. So far this year, Richmond has seen five crashes and seven injuries involving bikes, according to Vision Zero. The good news: Most of these crashes can be avoided by paying more attention to your habits.
Here are some tips for both drivers and cyclists to keep in mind:
For drivers
Never drink and drive.
Obey posted speed limits.
Avoid distractions, like using your phone, while driving.
Ailurophile. According to linguists, the word that means “cat lover” is one of the most beautiful in the English language. If you’re an ailurophile yourself, check out adoptable cats at the Richmond SPCA. (Word Smarts)
Tech
Visa and Mastercard just unveiled an AI agent that can shop and buy on its user’s behalf. Sounds nice if you’re the kind of person who always forgets to get more toilet paper, but can it enjoy a sunny day at the RVA BIG Market? (TechCrunch)
Drink
Miller. That’s the most popular big beer brand in Virginia, according to a Google Trends study conducted by Wine Enthusiast. If that’s not your preferred drink, you can always find more ways to fill your glass in Richmond by exploring happy hour deals at local bars.
Pets
Bella, Luna, and Charlie. Those are the three most-popular dog names in Virginia, and we bet you’ll meet a few pups with those names while exploring dog-friendly spots in the Richmond area. (U.S. News & World Report)
Try This Are you guilty… of winning? The Virginia Lottery recently launched a CLUE Scratcher, based on the classic murder mystery board game. Bonus: You can play from anywhere, including the kitchen, ballroom, and conservatory, with the online version.*
Civic
Attention all parents. The first six months of driving are crucial for your teen. Since they’re still learning to judge risks, it’s important to set clear limits and stay involved — helping them build safe driving habits and avoid crashes.*
Announced
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Tech
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City Guide
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Live, laugh, brunch
The Benny Goodman at Perly’s features two potato latkes. | Photo via @perlysrichmond
Still looking for a Mother’s Day brunch spot? We’ve got you covered.
Whether you’re on the hunt for fluffy eggs, fried chicken and waffles, or bottomless mimosas, the brunch options in Richmond are endless.
Weekend musts
Perly’s, 111 E. Grace St. | 9 a.m.-3 p.m. daily | $$ | Try this: The Benny Goodman is two potato latkes topped with smoked salmon, poached eggs, dill hollandaise, and salmon roe.
Millie’s Diner, 2603 E. Main St. | Wednesday-Sunday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. | $$ | The signature messes are three-egg frittatas with tons of toppings.
Pinky’s, 3015 Norfolk St. | Saturday + Sunday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | $$ | Try this: lamb papas with asiago, manchego, harissa aioli, and sunny side up eggs.
For the fam
Liberty Public House, 418 N. 25th St. | Wednesday-Sunday, hours vary | $ | Brunch is served all day, so the whole crew can get what they want.
Dot’s Back Inn, 4030 MacArthur Ave. | Saturday + Sunday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | $ | Kids can get a smaller order of pancakes or French toast with bacon, ham, or sausage.
Support small businesses and artisans across the country when you shop Amazon Handmade. The marketplace features thousands of unique products and gifts, like this etched rolling pin that can transform your homemade baked goods into genuine works of art.
Friday: Attend my friend’s VCU Brandcenter graduation Saturday: Join the crowd for the Richmond Ivy season opener Sunday: Call my mom to wish her a happy Mother’s Day (We live in different states.)
I’ve also been showing my roommate the “Pirates of the Caribbean” series for the first time, so we’ll have to fit those in somewhere.
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What’s one local biz that makes you glad to live in RVA?
Thank you for your submissions this week. We can’t fit them all here, butmaybe we’ll throw together a feature for later. Here are some spotlights:
