Head to Maymont after the sun goes down for Garden Glow or Adult Hike Night this month. | Photo by Christopher W. Clarke
Lean into the sweater weather. We’re here to help you deck out your November calendar — from upcoming festivals and volunteer days to spontaneous one-day events around the city.
Coming up soon
Hardywood Bluegrass Festival | Saturday, Nov. 1 | Hardywood Park Craft Brewery | Free | Tune in for a lineup of performers, including River City Band, The Crooked Creek Misfits + The Hot Seats.
Friends of the RPL Book Sale | Friday, Nov. 7-Sunday, Nov. 9 | Times vary | Main Library | Price of purchase | Whatever you’re shelves are missing — hardbacks, paperbacks, CDs, DVDs, cookbooks — you’re bound to find something at this weekend sale.
Looking ahead
8th Annual Pocahontas Reframed Film Festival | Thursday, Nov. 20-Sunday, Nov. 23 | Times vary | VMFA + VMHC | $30+ | Attend curated film screenings about Indigenous life, and join a family powwow at the VMFA on Saturday, Nov. 22.
Don’t worry, our roundup of October Halloween events didn’t vanish into thin air — we just gave them a new spotlight.
It’s Richmond Restaurant Week, now through Sunday, Oct. 26. Each participating restaurant offers a three-course, prix fixe meal for $35.23, with $5.23 donated to Feed More. We took a peek at some local menu curations, and Southern Kitchen caught our eye. See more participating restaurants.
Environment
Do you have an invasive callery tree on your property? The Virginia Department of Forestry will offer you a replacement tree if you arrange the initial removal. The tree exchange will take place at Hickory Hill Community Center on Saturday, Nov. 8. Replacement trees are available first-come, first-served — registration required. (CBS 6)
Learn
Learn how a VCU conservation biologist Matt Balazik is putting his skills and energy into protecting the Atlantic Sturgeon, both in the James and elsewhere. The prehistoric breed is rare and endangered, but vital to maintaining balanced river ecosystems. (VCU News)
Transit
GRTC’s TAP Into Transit Week isn’t over yet. If you want to help advocate for zero-fare transit, join in on one of the weekly initiatives — donate, stay informed, or take the Transit Challenge. The challenge isn’t all that challenging; simply swap one of your commutes for a bus trip before the week is over.
Asked
Speaking of GRTC, when asking for beginner-friendly bike advice, reader Jacob S. suggests, “learn how to use the GRTC bike racks. That way, you can use your bike to avoid car trips.” We can help reroute you to a little bus bike rack 101. Have any other RVA bicyclist advice? We want to hear it.
Community
Anyone planning a river day soon? The access towers on 22nd + 42nd will be closed for maintenance, Tuesday, Nov. 4, through Thursday, Nov. 20. Folks seeking access at 22nd Street can use the Manchester Pedestrian + Potterfield bridges or the Richmond Highway Bridge. 42nd Street users can utilize the Nickle Bridge or the Reedy Creek parking lot.
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There seem to be a lot of interesting + fun theater productions hitting the stage in November, from “Our Dear Dead Drug Lord” kicking off the month to “A Christmas Carol” ushering in the next. See what other theater productions are in store, and let me know which one you’re most excited for.
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