This weekend’s Northside estate sale is located conveniently close to Stir Crazy Cafe and Neighbor, so you can grab some fuel before or after shopping. | Photo by Carter McClure, via estatesales.net.
Looking for a new way to explore Richmond’s neighborhoods? Try an estate sale. In fact, here’s one coming up this weekend, Aug. 16-Aug. 17.
Neighborhood: Northside
Address: 1520 Bellevue Ave.
For sale: Tapestries, Mirrors, Rugs, Artwork, Seasonal Decor, Wicker Porch Furniture, Planters... and the list goes on.
Events
Events
Friday, Aug. 15
NASCAR | Friday, Aug. 15 + Saturday, Aug. 16 |Times vary | Richmond Raceway | $30+ | NASCAR week speeds off with two days of engine-roaring races.
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.
Festival of the Arts: “Once on This Island” | Friday, Aug. 15-Sunday, Aug. 17 | 8 p.m. | Dogwood Dell in Byrd Park | Free | Dive into themes of love, loss, and the power of community with this Caribbean-set musical.
Saturday, Aug. 16
Pressed Flower Resin Jewelry Workshop | 1-2:30 p.m. | Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden | $70+ | Learn how to immortalize beautiful flowers into a favorite new necklace or a pair of earrings for a friend.
Parking Lot Pull Up Pop Up | 4-8 p.m. | Manchester District | Free | Gather in Manchester for a day of live performances, food vendors, raffles, and family-friendly fun.
Sunday, Aug. 17
Books + Brews | 4-6 p.m. | Intermission Beer Company, Glen Allen | Free | It’s like a “show and tell” for whatever you just finished reading, but with beer.
Summer Concert with the Richmond Concert Band | 6-7:30 p.m. | Agecroft Hall | Free | Turn this evening concert into a DIY picnic with a little dessert help from local ice cream biz Ruby Scoops.
Tiny Porch Concerts | 5 p.m. | Woodland Heights Neighborhood | Free | Six local musicians perform on three front porches as Kaziville + Anita’s Frozen Cotton Candy supply food for the crowds.
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Floridian rapper Saucy Santana is this year’s PrideFest headliner. Best known for the Madonna-inspired hit “Material Girl,” Santana will take the stage on Saturday, Sept. 27, at Midtown Green. Don’t worry about tickets — PrideFest is totally free.
Open
Janet’s Café + Bakery opened earlier this week on Forest Hill Avenue. It’s a one-stop shop for pastries, coffee, and sourdough. We’re running to the seasonal special, an espresso tonic with cherry cold foam.
Real Estate
Longstanding retailer, Rainbow, is closing its doors on East Broad and North 3rd. The 19,700 sqft, two-story building is slated to hit the market later this month, and we’re wondering what might take its place. Any bright ideas? (Richmond BizSense)
Food
The Oscar Meyer Wienermobile is making a few pit stops in Richmond this weekend, Aug. 15-17. Today, it’ll be in Mechanicsville for a NASCAR meet-up from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tomorrow, it heads to RVA Big Market, and on Sunday, it rolls in for the Flying Squirrel’s game. (WRIC)
Featured
Only In Your State gave a heartfelt shoutout to Babe’s of Carytown as “one of the oldest lesbian bars in the US” and a “beloved, inclusive safe space.” Founded in 1979, we’ve known that Babe’s is a local gem, but we’re glad to see outsiders notice too.
Try This
This Sunday, Aug. 17, is National Thrift Day, and we know a few local shops that can help you celebrate. Keep an eye out for special deals, like 50% off all clothing at The Salvation Army or 25-cent items at Diversity Thrift.
Tech
Did you know? The Virginia Lottery app features a massive library of daily games and prizes. Play online or visit a retailer near you for even more chances to win.*
Featured Deal
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The Buy
Our favorite back-to-school find for college students: an upholstered storage ottoman. Dorm rooms don’t offer much space, so smart storage solutions are a must. This ottoman delivers with a roomy interior and soft teddy velvet fabric — combining function with style.
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My dad used to take me to estate sales and auctions all the time when I was younger, but I haven’t attended too many in Richmond yet. Although there was one that piqued my curiosity last fall... a “clown estate sale.” Any other unique local estate or yard sale experiences? Share your story.
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