Count on local venues like The Camel to find rising talent in Richmond’s music scene. | Photo of Circle the Drain by Claire Johnson
Richmond’s music scene is always alight with energy, from sell-out riverfront stages to unsuspecting corner markets humming with underground talent. We’re here to help you find your crowd — Richmond has lots of ‘em.
Popular venues
The National, Downtown/Broad Street
This downtown venue keeps its calendar booked with a variety of performers, both well-known and up-and-coming.
Altria Theater, VCU Campus
Formerly the Mosque Theater, the Altria is home to Broadway in Richmond productions and a continuous lineup of national tours.
Intimate spaces
In Your Ear Studios, Shockoe
This broadcasting and media production company hosts Shockoe Sessions Live, a weekly studio-style concert series. It’s like NPR’s Tiny Desk Concerts, but all local talent.
Mocha Mart, Oregon Hill
A recent fascination in Richmond’s music scene — an Oregon Hill corner store awakened by the underground music scene.
We’re in the midst of Richmond’s 9th annual Vegan Food Week, lasting through Sunday, Jan. 25. Over 30 local restaurants and businesses will offer limited-edition vegan specials. See the list.
Development
The site of a former Hardee’s in Scott’s Addition will transform into an 11-story hotel and parking garage. The hospitality hub will include a rooftop bar and lounge, a pocket park on North Arthur Ashe Boulevard, and a pedestrian crosswalk on Broad Street connecting to the developing Diamond District. (WRIC)
Coming Soon
The South Carolina brunch chain Vicious Biscuit is venturing into Bon Air. Check out the menu, which features brunch cocktails, build-your-own bowls, and quite a few gluten-free options (including biscuits). The restaurant aims to open in the summer at Stony Point Village Shopping Center. (WTVR + BizSense)
Community
Local creative hub Passion Project RVA (and its free-food fridge) is moving from Main Street to the corner of North Ryland + West Grace streets. The “third space” hosting 25+ artists awaits a reopening date, but the community fridge is already up and running.
Civic
Yesterday, Jan. 20, Henrico’s Board of Supervisors appointed its first permanent members of the Sustainability and Resiliency Advisory Committee (SRAC). Meet the team. The group will meet on the first Wednesday of every month at 6 p.m.
Pets
In lieu of this weekend’s snow forecast, Richmond Animal League is offering 50%off adoption fees to make room at the shelter and help adoptable pets find warm homes. This special offer is available now through Saturday, Jan. 24.
Sports
A Kickers’ homecoming. Glen Allen native Brian Ownby has been selected as the Richmond Kickers’ new Assistant Coach. After growing up watching the Kickers from the stands, Ownby joined the field in the mid-2010s as a fan-favorite player. See where else he’s played over the years.
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Construction is well underway at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden. Take a closer look to see what’s started taking shape, and imagine the garden strolls you may take come spring.
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Mocha Mart in Oregon Hill might be the only place you can bet on witnessing a drum-set battle between rows of drink fridges and snack shelves. As the ol’ saying goes, inspiration comes when (and where) you least expect it, and that sentiment never seems to fail in Richmond.Find your RVA music crowd.
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