A pint at The Answer Brewpub awaits. | Photo by RICtoday
Are you buzzing with fun facts and little-known lore? You’re in luck. Richmond has 30+ weekly trivia nights ready to put your wit to the test. Here’s one every day of the week to kick things off:
Mondays
821 Cafe, 7 p.m.
Show up early to fuel your brain with happy hour drinks from 5-7 p.m.
Tuesdays
The Brass Tap, 7 p.m.
Snack on samplers with the Trivia Platter for $21.
Wednesdays
Three Notch’d Brewing Co., 7 p.m.
Grab a pint and some pretzel bites while you’re there — reservations recommended.
Thursdays
Bingo Beer Co., 7 p.m.
Stick around to play arcade games like Pac-Man, Space Invaders, and Mario Kart.
Fridays
Gramophone, 6:30 p.m.
Order a sparkling wine spritz for extra luck — non-alcoholic wine alternatives available.
Flowers After Five | 5-8 p.m. | Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden | $20 | Enjoy live music among the trees near the garden’s historic Bloemendaal House — food + drink available for purchase.
Friday, Aug. 8
Fridays at the Pavilion | 6-9 p.m. | James River Cellars Winery, Glen Allen | Free | Welcome in a starry sky with live music, wine, and local food trucks.
Saturday, Aug. 9
Evergreen Cemetery Cleanup | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Evergreen Cemetery | Free | Volunteer to help tame overgrowth and resurface long-hidden grave markers at a historic African American cemetery.
The Oddities & Curiosities Expo | Saturday, Aug. 9 + Sunday, Aug. 10 | Times vary | Greater Richmond Convention Center | $10 advanced, $15 door | This internationally touring event is stopping in Richmond to see just how odd we can get.
Sunday, Aug. 10
The Black Arts Market: The Beet Box Edition | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | The Beet Box | Price of purchase | BAM and The Beet Box team up for a re-energizing shopping experience, with smoothies on deck and only 10 vendors operating at a time.
35 years ago, Rick Bridgforth started an alleyway garden in the Fan, which evolved into an unexpected community haven. Now, that garden is an underdog hero rallying thousands of Richmonders as looming apartment developments propose the garden’s destruction. That’s where the local campaign “Save Rick’s Garden” steps in. (12 On Your Side)
Transit
Traditional tolls roll out; All Electronic Tolling rolls in, eliminating stops for drivers. E-ZPass transponders will use license plate recognition to collect tolls from pass users + issue invoices to drivers without passes. Powhite Parkway will begin this conversion at the end of the year, followed by the Downtown Expressway + Boulevard Bridge. (CBS 6)
Concert
What do ABBA, Duran Duran, and Pixies have in common? They all inspired tribute concerts in Richmond this week. An ABBA tribute dazzles the Innsbrook Pavilion tonight, Aug. 7. Double Duran joins the Tin Pan tomorrow (tix are going fast), and Here Comes Your Band channels Pixies at Canal Club this Saturday, Aug. 9.
Did You Know?
Tourism in Virginia reached a record high in 2024, with over 100 million visitors spending ~$35 billion to experience the place we call home. From urban cities and historic towns to winding mountain backroads, it’s heartening to know that visitors value the beauty. Plus, their visits saved state households ~$990 in tax revenue. (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
Asked
We’re on the hunt for the best lunch deals in Richmond, and we need your help. Where do you go for a midday meal, $15 or less? Submit your budget-friendly faves, and you might get a shoutout in an upcoming article.
Travel
This 12,000-acre luxury resort in the Blue Ridge Mountains was just named the best in the US for 2025. Imagine the “Pride + Prejudice” mansion with a rustic twist. Primland Resort features farm-to-table dining, spacious suites, a spa, and curated experience packages. We suggest bringing Regency-era garb and pretending you’re Keira Knightley.
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Health
In “4 Benefits of Menopause Hormone Therapy: What You Need to Know,” Virginia Physicians for Women’s Dr. Emily Stone, MSCP, shares how this treatment can bring life-changing relief from menopause symptoms. She explains the benefits, potential risks, and how doctors now better identify who’s the best fit for hormone therapy. Learn more.*
A great maxi wrap dress that can see you through the transition from summer into fall. Choose your favorite print or floral and enjoy the airy, comfortable feel and flattering ruffle hem.
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.
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