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City Guide
Coming soon: Dorey Park Farmers Market kick starts its season in June.
Grab your reusable shopping bags. We may have had a chilly week, but seasonal farmers makets are coming out of hibernation to bring back those warm and fuzzy spring feelings.
Shalom Farms Mobile Market | Locations vary | This on-the-go produce hub will begin popping up around Richmond again on Tuesday, April 28. Take note of the full 2026 schedule to catch some farm-fresh produce.
Lakeside Farmers Market | Lakeside Avenue | This Northside market runs year-round on Wednesdays and Saturdays, but this month introduces a special Lakeside Earth Love Celebration with Twisted Carrot Farm on Sunday, April 19.
Latinx Fashion Show | Sunday, April 12 + Monday, April 13 | 4 + 6:30 p.m. | Virginia Museum of History & Culture | $15 | Celebrate resilience + creativity at LFS VCU’s annual Latinx Fashion Show featuring emerging designers, a powerful post-show artist talk, and a vibrant showcase (registration required).*
One of the oldest buildings in Richmond is being eyed for commercial use. The Woodward House, just east of Shockoe Bottom, is an 18th-century relic of Richmond’s old dockside neighborhood — a former hub for sailors, tobacco inspectors, and tavern keepers. Now, the building might become a coffee shop or bistro. (Richmond BizSense)
Open
Wong’s Tacos is now open in Mechanicsville, Hanover County — the third Wong’s location to open in the Richmond region. Like its sister restaurants in Short Pump and Midlothian, the menu is inspired by a fusion of Chinese and Mexican cuisines. (WRIC)
Business
Have you ever shopped around at a Swap Meet RVA market? The popular pop-up plans to settle into a brick-and-mortar space in Richmond’s Diamond District. Plus, the owners hope to operate a new coworking and community space in tandem with the market. (Richmond BizSense)
Quoted
“The only negative feedback is about the lines for food and drink…” Emily Yearman wrote in to WTVR. See what folks are saying about the Squirrels’ opening week at CarMax Park stadium, from parking and outdoor lighting to food and seating options. (WTVR)
Try This
Hear us out... You get the routine and social structure of a book club, but there’s no pressure to talk if you don’t want to. RVA Baddies Book Club will host its first Audiobook Walk this Sunday morning, April 12, at Bryan Park. Leashed pets are welcome.
Featured Deal
Richmond Symphony and local comic stores — the collab you didn’t know you needed. To help promote the symphony’s May performance of “‘Batman’ (1989) Live in Concert,” select comic stores will stock Batman-themed trading cards with ticket discount codes. Plus, there’s a free giveaway.
Community
Small choices that make a big difference on our streets? Buckling up, staying focused, and obeying speed limits — all part of the Vision Zero initiative. Take the pledge and help create a safer community.*
Wellness
Why buy multiple supplements when one can do it all? This top-rated, lab-tested supplement delivers essential fatty acids to support brain function, heart health, joint and skin health, and overall vitality. Get it for under $25.*
RVA Fashion Week is underway, a volunteer-led initiative to showcase Richmond’s trend-setting designers and businesses on the runway. You can still find a spot at four feature shows taking place today, April 9, through Sunday, April 12. See more designs from Tuesday’s show.
Every week, lululemon drops new styles. From workout essentials to elevated loungewear, these are some of our recent favorites:
💎 Add a little color to your workout wardrobe with the perfect jewel-toned tank top designed with training in mind.
🎾 Or, go crazy and add a pattern. We love this retro paisley cropped tank and matching high-rise tennis skirt.
👗 Ideal for running errands, evening walks, or on the pickleball court, this pastel pink athletic dress will quickly become a staple in your spring wardrobe.
👕 No more sweating through your clothes during warm-weather outings. This men’s collared shirt boasts lightweight, quick-frying fabric for everyday wear.
👖Unwind after a long day by throwing on these ultra-soft lounge pants that you’ll never want to take off.
If you have any photos from your favorite farmers market, send them our way, and we may use them in an upcoming newsletter. Don’t forget to include your name so we can give you proper credit.
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