Bring a chair or chill on the yard at each concert. | Photo by Emily McMillen
Three neighborhood porches. Six local artists.Tiny Porch Concerts welcomes in the warmth of summer with front-yard tunes, beginning on Sunday, June 15 + running once a month through October.
The porches and performances are all lined up, so you can plan ahead for your next neighborhood concert. This weekend, the shows will take place on the following porches:
RVA Old-Time Jam | 7-9 p.m. | Hardywood Park Craft Brewery | Free | Drop in for this Appalachian-style jam session, which has been drawing out local talent for years.
Thursday, June 12
Master Gardener Help Desk | 3:30-5:30 p.m. | Belmont Public Library | Free | You could rent a book on gardening, or you could take a shortcut and ask a plant pro, eager to answer questions + provide helpful resources on the spot.
Book and Puzzle Swap w/ RVA Queer Book Club | 6-7:30 p.m. | Main Library | Free | Bring your pre-loved books and puzzles to trade in for a few new ones + make some friends along the way.
Black Men at Black Olive: Father’s Day Edition | 6-8 p.m. | The Black Olive Pizzeria | Free, $25 for photo prints | Head to this local restaurant for holiday celebrations and Father’s Day photoshoots.
Laser Show: Prince | 6:30-9:30 p.m. | Science Museum of Virginia | $12.50+ | Put on your “Raspberry Beret” and take your “Little Red Corvette” to this Prince-tribute laser show.
Exposure: In Bloom, “Alma’s Rainbow” (1994) | 7-9 p.m. | Institute for Contemporary Art | Free, RSVP | Join the ICA for another movie night at the museum, exploring themes of family, self-discovery, and girlhood.
Friday, June 13
Friday Cheers | 6 p.m. | Brown’s Island | $10+ | Head to the riverside for this fan-favorite concert series featuring La Lom with Afro-Zen Allstars.
Visit the Richmond Police Department’s online public dashboard to see the latest on public safety. | Photo by RICtoday
What would it take to eliminate traffic deaths and serious injuries — for good?
The City of Richmond’s eye-opening three-part radio series breaks down Vision Zero, a global movement that aims to make our streets safer for everyone. Learn how we’re working toward a future where everyone can get home safely — whether they’re walking, biking, or driving:
Odie Donald has been selected as Richmond’s next Chief Administrative Officer — a role that has otherwise been filled on an interim basis since January. Richmond City Council voted to approve Mayor Danny Avula’s selection on Monday, June 9. (Richmond BizSense)
Open
“Hymns to Hip-Hop: The Unsung Harmony of the Black Music Experience” is now open at the Black History Museum of Virginia. Scan QR codes to explore interpretations of freedom through art, sound, and storytellingacross five eras of Black music in Virginia. Plan your visit now through Aug. 31.
Festival
The Richmond Folk Festival — Friday, Oct. 10 through Sunday, Oct. 12 — just announced the first group of performers. Traveling from far reaches like Texas, Hawaii, and California, the roster boasts artists like Diunna Greenleaf & Blue Mercy, Raiatea Helm, and Terry & the Zydeco Bad Boys.
Sports
Are you attending the next Richmond Ivy match on Saturday, June 14? If you buy your ticket through this link, $5 of your purchase will go toward the International Rescue Committee of Richmond to support its nonprofit mission.
Try This
The US Open tees off on Thursday, June 12, rolling into Father’s Day on Sunday, June 15. If the father figure in your life is a golf fan, you can celebrate both occasions with a pack of canned cocktails. Fore Craft Cocktails is a Richmond-based biz dedicated to providing refreshing sips, best fit for the greens.
Theater
Yesterday, we followed up the Tony Awards with a link to current theater happenings in Richmond. But what’s hitting the stage next?Get a sneak peek at what Allianz Ampitheater staff are most excited for next season.
Wellness
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Remember this? Back in 2017, Gumby greeted guests at the Virginia Museum of History & Culture for the limited-time exhibit “Toys of the ‘50s, ‘60s, and ‘70s.”
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The Wrap
The Wrap
I’m determined to make it to an Old-Time Jam session at Hardywood, taking place on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month.
Back in Tennessee, my parents used to take me to bluegrass Pickin’ Nights at an old cafe and general store. I’m feeling nostalgic and perhaps missing my rural roots a bit. I think an old-time jam could serve as a hearty fix.
Any other recommendations to cure country-style homesickness in RVA? Let me know.
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