If you’re stopping by any regular-degular local haunt, your meal will cost $20 on average, which lines up with the national average according to Numbeo.
We gathered plenty more stats for you to explore. Head to the full article for the average costs of groceries, daycare, healthcare, and transportation.
Jubilation in June | Thursday, June 19 + Friday, June 20 | Times vary | Midtown Green + Dogwood Dell Amphitheater | Free | Join a festival and fireworks show on Thursday, followed by an amphitheater performance by the Legacy Band on Friday night.
Juneteenth Wine Tasting | 5-7 p.m. | Dinner Party | Free | Celebrate Black-owned wineries with decadent pours and taste-test Caribbean flavors with Ting A Ling, a small-biz company specializing in jerk sauce.
Friday, June 20
Play All Day, VA | 6 a.m.-8 p.m. | Henrico County | Free | From early-morning yoga to scavenger hunts, rock climbing + and live DJs, ring in the longest day of the year with a whole lot of energy.
Friday Cheers | 6 p.m. | Brown’s Island | $10+ | Head to the riverside for this fan-favorite concert series — this week, it’s The War and Treaty, Mekong Xpress & the Get Fresh Horns, and Madeline Edwards.
Saturday, June 21
Summer Solstice Block Party | 3-9 p.m. | River City Roll | Free | Soak up the start of summer with live music, outdoor games, ice-cold drinks, and all-around beach vibes.
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Juneteenth. It’s a federal holiday, so expect closures of city offices and various businesses. See what local events are honoring this holiday, from community hikes and culinary tastings to live performances.
Civic
Tuesday was Virginia’s 2025 Primary Election. Here are the standing results: Ghazala Hashmi won the Democratic primary for Lieutenant Governor after narrowly beating former Richmond mayor Levar Stoney, while Jay Jones won a tight race to be the Democratic nominee for Attorney General. They face Republicans John Reid and Jason Miyares respectively in November.
Richmond Animal League has launched a new youth engagement program, open now through Aug. 31. Participants can download a guide with animal-friendly activities, like cleaning up at the park or reading to a pet. Once each task is complete, participants can bring their guide to the shelter for a prize.
Art
VisArts of Richmond is searching for an experienced potter to fill its 2025 Featured Clay Artist residency. Benefits include free studio access + firing, social spotlights, and an honorarium of $750. Apply now or refer your artsy friend.
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As someone on the tail-end of apartment hunting in Richmond, diving into the cost of living is not necessarily an exciting feat, but it does help to keep things in perspective.
My perspective: At the end of the day, rent may be a pain, but City Dogs is forever.
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