Find your favored firework spot for the Fourth of July. | Photo by RICtoday | Photo by RICtoday
Take out your calendar, grab your day planner, and text all your friends. We’ve rounded up 40+ events to help you soak up the best of summer.
Holiday weekend
Star-Spangled Squirrels Fest | Friday, July 4 | 6-9:30 p.m. | The Diamond | $10+ | We may not have a Squirrels home game on the Fourth, but this festival has fireworks, food, and root beer floats.
Red, White & Rose | Friday, July 4 | 6:30-10:30 p.m. | Quirk Hotel | $23 | Is it the rooftop firework views that will persuade you more or the wine tastings included in your ticket?
Concerts
Expect a big crowd at Maymont for Shakey Graves. | Photo via Maymont
The Oasis: A High Noon Summer Concert Series | Thursday, July 3-Thursday, July 31 | 12-1 p.m. | The Valentine | Free | Join The Valentine on any Thursday this month for a midday concert channeling a variety of jazz, Latin, and funk sounds.
Music at Maymont: Shakey Graves |Sunday, July 13 | 6-10 p.m. | Maymont | $40+ | Indie-rock, folk, and country music will join hands at this outdoor concert.
Juneteenth Celebration | 4-10 p.m. | Dorey Park | Free | 150+ local vendors and musicians will join together for this family-friendly event lasting into the late night.
RVA Square Dance | 7:30-10 p.m. | Studio Two Three | $10 | Dust off your dancing shoes and try out a new skill — no experience necessary.
Juneteenth Kick Back & Game Night | Saturday, June 21-Sunday, June 22 | 8 p.m. | Untouchable Soulz Events | $12+ | Come dressed in your favorite decade attire, and stay for a night of games, dancing, and photo ops.
Sunday, June 22
SwapMeet RVA: Car Show and Market | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | Dewey Gottwald Lot | Free | Cruise by for a car show and an impressive lineup of 80+ vintage, vinyl, and home-good vendors.
B.A.M. - The Black Arts Market | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | Diversity Richmond Venue | Free | Celebrate the brilliance of Black artisans, performing artists, and wellness advocates, all while boosting the local biz scene.
Carytown Pride | 12-5 p.m. | Wells Fargo Parking Lot | Free | Join the community for food, music, and a sense of togetherness — pups are welcome too.
Nate’s Bagels has announced an opening date for its long-awaited second location in Scott’s Addition — Monday, June 23. The additional shop will have pizza bagels, a new pickup window + coffee bar, and extended hours catering to every day of the week.
Civic
Wondering how rezoning may affect your neighborhood? View the city’s drafted zoning map, color-coded to determine proposed districts. Want to join the conversation? City officials will host a panel discussion on Tuesday, June 24, as well as three open houses between Wednesday, June 25 + Thursday, June 26. See more details. (The Richmonder)
Biz
Brick House Diner built a new, expanded location at Westchester Commons in Midlothian. Formerly located on Midlothian Turnpike, this new venue encompasses 5,800 sqft of space, allowing for more seating and parking. Plus, there’s a new coffee counter and drink bar. (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
Trending
Meet Lucky in Love Chapel, a new mico-wedding venue in Downtown Richmond. Located on East Grace Street, the location accommodates up to 20 guests and offers wedding packages as low as $250. Take a look at the venue’s vintage style + keep it in mind if you or someone you know has vows on the horizon.
Watch
Only two shows remain for this year’s Friday Cheers season — The War and Treaty + Say She She. Glance back in time to see what this 40-year-old concert series looked like in 1986.
Try This
Put your detective skills to the test with the Virginia Lottery’s new CLUE Scratcher. Inspired by the classic board game, this twist lets you play from your favorite “room” — and your phone. It’s mystery, nostalgia, and maybe even a win, all in one. Play online.*
Sports
Celebrate Pride Night with the Richmond Kickers as they take on Spokane Velocity FC tomorrow, June 21, at City Stadium. Starting at 6 p.m., enjoy happy hour specials, food trucks, and a night of inclusion for all. Reserve tickets.*
Number
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Real Estate
Is the future of housing built in just one hour? This company is selling assembly-line constructed homes that are folded up, shipped off, and unboxed on-site.†*
The Buy
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The fun doesn’t have to end here. After reading the newsletter, head over to our games page. Games refresh with new challenges every day at 6 a.m. from crossword puzzle to Sudoku to themed word search.
Did you notice Hanover Tavern’s ghostly outing in our July event guide? Not only will you investigate four supposedly haunted places, but you’ll be splitting up into small groups to do so.
Who says we should save all the spookiness for October? It’s Summerween.
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