Happy September, Richmond. 🍎 Many of us are feeling like Taylor Swift when she said, “August slipped away like a moment in time.” It sure did — but September is full of events to learn, explore + get outdoors as the temperatures (hopefully) start to go down. Read on for all the top events happening this month in the River City.
All month long
Arts
- Ibrahim Ahmed: It Will Always Come Back to You | Every day | All day | Institute for Contemporary Art | Free | Explore powerful mythic narratives in this photo collage, sculpture, video, and large-scale installation exhibition.
- James River Renderings 2021 | Through Sept. 17 | All day | Art Works, 320 Hull St. | Free | See artistic images of Richmond’s defining natural resource, the James River. 🌊
Learn
- Violins of Hope | Every day | All day | Multiple locations | Free | View the Violins of Hope Richmond exhibit at the Virginia Holocaust Museum, the VMHC + the Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia. 🎻
- Tyrannosaurs: Meet the Family | Every day | All day | Science Museum of Virginia | $10+, members free | Come face-to-face with a life-sized T. rex. 🦖
Drink
- Trivia Night | Every Tuesday | 7:30 p.m. | Isley Brewing Company, 1715 Summit Ave. | Free | Enjoy happy hour prices on different beers for each round of play. 🍺
TryThis
- Open Mic Night | Every Wednesday | 6 p.m. | Main Line Brewery, 1603 Ownby Ln. | Free | Beginners + seasoned musicians can step up to the mic. 🎶
- Hump Day HaHa’s | Every Wednesday | 6:30 p.m. | Isley Brewing Company, 1715 Summit Ave. | Free | Watch local comedians or try out your own material.
- Top Down Comedy Open Mic | Every Monday | 7 p.m. | Bottoms Up Pizza, 1700 Dock St. | Free | Sign up, grab a slice + try out your new material. 🍕
For Kids
- Toddler Time | Every Tuesday | 11:15 a.m. | Main Library, 101 E. Franklin St. | Free | Head to the Children’s Storytime Area for interactive stories + music for ages 18-36 months.
Sept. 1-5
Wed., Sept. 1
Show
- Kendall Street Company | Wed., Sept. 1 | 5:30 p.m. | Innsbrook Pavilion | $10+ | Jam out with these alt-rockers based out of Charlottesville. 🎸
Film
- Rent | Wed., Sept. 1 | 7 p.m. | The Byrd Theatre | Free | Reserve your ticket to see this movie musical, sponsored by Diversity Richmond. 🎥
WaterCooler
- Richmond Kickers vs. Forward Madison FC | Wed., Sept. 1 | 6:30 p.m. | City Stadium | $9-18 | ProTip: Get there early for Happy Hour from 5-6 p.m. with $5 Hat Trick IPAs. ⚽️
Outdoors
- Summer Night Market | Wed., Sept. 1 | 5-8 p.m. | Main Line Brewery, 1603 Ownby Ln. | Free | Shop small at the last Summer Night Market of the season.
Learn
- Adventures in Ancient Africa: On the Trail of the Origin of Dinosaurs | Wed., Sept. 1 | 12 p.m. | Virtual, RSVP | Free | Learn from Dr. Sterling Nesbitt at this Lunch Break Science program from the Science Museum of Virginia. 🦖
- The Humane Gardener: Nurturing Habitat for Wildlife | Wed., Sept. 1 | 6:30 p.m. | Virtual, RSVP | $10 | Part of the Grow Native Series by Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden. ProTip: $10 covers all programs in the fall series. 🌿
Thurs., Sept. 2
Show
- Mojo Pie | Thurs., Sept. 2 | 7 p.m. | Main Line Brewery, 1603 Ownby Ln. | Free | Enjoy live tunes + a brew. 🍺
Outdoors
- Flowers After 5 | Thurs., Sept. 2 | 5 p.m. | Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden | $14, members free | Whiskey Rebellion will play bluegrass + anthemic party favorites. 🌸
Eat
- Libbie Mill Supper Club | Thurs., Sept. 2 | 6-9 p.m. | Libbie Mill Midtown, 4901 Libbie Mill E. Blvd., Suite 200 | Free entry | Return of the Mac is serving up dinner with live music by 64 Crayons. 🍽
- Food Truck Rodeo | Thurs., Sept. 2 | 5:30-8:30 p.m. | City Stadium | Cost of purchase | Grab dinner from El Guapo, Grilled Meats and Treats, SandTopia Food Truck, or RVA New York Style.
Fri., Sept. 3
Show
- Camp Howard | Fri., Sept. 3 | 8 p.m. | Richmond Music Hall, 623 E. Main St. | $10 | ProTip: proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test within 72 hours required for entry. 🎶
- Fear of Music: A Talking Heads Tribute w/ Afro Zen Allstars | Fri., Sept. 3 | 9 p.m. | The Broadberry | $12+ | ProTip: proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test within 72 hours required for entry.
- The Legwarmers | Fri., Sept. 3 | 8 p.m. | The National | $18 | The Legwarmers don’t just remember the 80s — they relive them.
Arts
- First Friday - Art Reception | Fri., Sept. 3 | 6:30-9 p.m. | Main Library, 101 E. Franklin St. | Free | Check out opening receptions for 4 different exhibits at the library’s galleries. 🖼
Learn
- Freedom Fridays | Fri., Sept. 3 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia, 122 W. Leigh St. | Free | Enjoy free admission to the museum’s exhibitions + special activities.
- Treason Trial of Aaron Burr Court End Tour | Fri., Sept. 3 | 11 a.m. + 3 p.m. | The John Marshall House, 818 E. Marshall St. | $18 | Tour the houses of 2 men critical to the 1807 trial of former Vice President Aaron Burr.
Outdoors
- RVA First Fridays | Fri., Sept. 3 | 5-8 p.m. | Arts District | Free | Check with your favorite Broad St. businesses to find out who’s participating.
- Manchester Manifest First Fridays | Fri., Sept. 3 | 5-11 p.m. | Hull St. from 13th-14th St. | Free | Live music, food trucks + family fun on the Southside.
Sat., Sept. 4
Show
- David Lege | Sat., Sept. 4 | 6:30 p.m. | Isley Brewing Company, 1715 Summit Ave. | Free | An acoustic set of rock and roll + blues classics. 🎶
- Gellman Room Concert: Juliana Soltis, Baroque Cello | Sat., Sept. 4 | 2 p.m. | Main Library, 101 E. Franklin St. | Free | Enjoy a free concert at the library. 🎻
- 49 Winchester w/ Wayne Graham and Nicholas Jamerson | Sat., Sept. 4 | 8 p.m. | The Broadberry | $12+ | A night of Appalachian soul at The Broadberry.
- Will Overman with Mink’s Miracle Medicine and Erin Lunsford | Sat., Sept. 4| 8:30 p.m. | Richmond Music Hall, 623 E. Main St. | $15 | ProTip: proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test within 72 hours required for entry. 🎶
- Charley Crockett | Sat., Sept. 4 | 8 p.m. | The National | $23 | The train-hopping blues singer stops by The National.
Learn
- Treason Trial of Aaron Burr Court End Tour | Sat., Sept. 4 | 11 a.m. + 3 p.m. | The John Marshall House, 818 E. Marshall St. | $18 | Tour the houses of 2 men critical to the 1807 trial of former Vice President Aaron Burr.
- A Year in the Rose Garden | Sat., Sept. 4 | 2 p.m. | Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden | $14, members free | Rose expert Connie Hilker shares her secrets for an enviable rose garden as part of the ongoing Richmond Rose Society Show. 🌹
Outdoors
- Ride and Dive 2021 | Sat., Sept. 4 | 11:30 a.m-4:30 p.m. | Hotchkiss Park | Free | Join the race to bike Richmond + swim in every public pool before they close for the summer. 🚲
TryThis
- Unlocking RVA - The Silent Party | Sat., Sept. 4 | 7 p.m. | 17th St. Market Place | $20 | Tap into live mixes from DJs at this dance with a social distancing twist. 🎧
Sun., Sept. 5
Show
- Covey, Hotspit, Paint on It | Sun., Sept. 5 | 8 p.m. | Richmond Music Hall, 623 E. Main St. | $14 | ProTip: proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test within 72 hours required for entry. 🎶
- The Art of Noise After Party | Sun., Sept. 5 | 9 p.m. | The National | $25+ | Featuring Kid Capri.
Theatre
- Liberty or Death Reenactment | Sun., Sept. 5 | 1:30 p.m. | Historic St. John’s Church, 2401 E. Broad St. | $10+ | Witness Patrick Henry’s famous speech from inside the place where it happened.
Sept. 6-12
Mon., Sept. 6
Outdoors
- Genworth Free Community Day | Mon., Sept. 6 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden | Free | Enjoy free admission to the Garden + exhibits. 🌿
Film
- The Shop Around the Corner | Mon., Sept. 6 | 3 p.m. | The Byrd Theatre | $8 | Catch the 1940 classic on the big screen. 🍿
Tues., Sept. 7
Show
- Winston Ramble w/ Jacob Ritter and Brady Heck | Tues., Sept. 7 | 8 p.m. | The Camel, 1621 W. Broad St. | $10 | ProTip: proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test within 72 hours required for entry. 🎶
Film
- “This is Richmond” Opening Night at the Theatre | Tues., Sept. 7 | 7 p.m. | Byrd Theatre | $12 | See 2 Richmond-based films, “The Good Road” + “Mending Walls,” to open the Richmond International Film & Music Festival.
Outdoors
- Seasonal Garden Walk: September | Tues., Sept. 7 | 10 a.m. | Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden | $17, members free | ProTip: register for this specialized walk in advance. 🌿
Learn
- Granite Fiction Club | Tues., Sept. 7 | 5:30-7 p.m. | Book People Richmond, 536 Granite Ave. | Free | The club will discuss this month’s novel, “The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society” by Mary Ann Shaffer.
Launch
- “Poe for your Problems” Launch Party | Tues., Sept. 7 | 6-8 p.m. | The Poe Museum | Free | Author Catherine Baab-Muguira celebrates the launch of her new book, you can attend in person or watch it streamed online 📖
Wed., Sept. 8
Show
- Woah: A 90s Tribute | Wed., Sept. 8 | 5:30 p.m. | Innsbrook Pavilion | $10+ | Relive the best of the 90s at Innsbrook After Hours. 🎶
- Sam Morrow, Woody Woodworth | Wed., Sept. 8 | 8 p.m. | Richmond Music Hall, 623 E. Main St. | $12 | ProTip: proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test within 72 hours required for entry. 🎶
Learn
- The Influence of Juvenile Dinosaurs on Community Structure and Diversity | Wed., Sept. 8 | 12 p.m. | Virtual, RSVP | Free | Learn from Dr. Kat Schroeder at this Lunch Break Science program from the Science Museum of Virginia. 🦖
TryThis
- Literary Virginia Book Group | Wed., Sept. 8 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Library of Virginia | Free | This month, the club is discussing “Florence Adler Swims Forever” by Rachel Beanland. 📚
Thurs., Sept. 9
Show
- Cody Jinks | Thurs., Sept. 9 | 7:30 p.m. | Richmond Raceway | $28+ | A night of country music from Virginia Credit Union Live. 🎶
- Garcia Peoples w/ Sarah Louise | Thurs., Sept. 9 | 8:30 p.m. | The Camel, 1621 W. Broad St. | $12 | Rock out with this jam band out of New Jersey.
Outdoors
- Flowers After 5 | Thurs., Sept. 9 | 5 p.m. | Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden | $14, members free | Enjoy a funky evening with Dance Candy + bring your dog — it’s Fidos Night. 🐶
Learn
- Forgotten Fabrics and Ancient Dyes with Justin Fornal | Thurs., Sept. 9 | 7 p.m. | Virtual, RSVP | $12, members free | The international explorer will share treasured fabric samples from his personal collection.
ForKids
- Stuffed Animal Sleepover at the Library | Thurs., Sept. 9 | 4-4:30 p.m. | Ginter Park Library, 1200 Westbrook Ave. | Free | Kids can bring their favorite stuffed animal, read them a story + tuck them in to spend the night at the library. 🧸
Fri., Sept. 10
Show
- Cassidy Snider & The Wranglers, Weekend Plans, Justin Golden | Fri., Sept. 10 | 8 p.m. | Richmond Music Hall, 623 E. Main St. | $10 | ProTip: proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test within 72 hours required for entry. 🎶
- Yarn w/ Soul Grind | Fri., Sept. 10 | 8 p.m. | The Broadberry | $15+ | Brooklyn-formed, Raleigh-based tunes.
- Julien Baker + Lucy Dacus | Fri., Sept. 10 | 8 p.m. | The National | $23+ | Enjoy an evening with two-thirds of musical communion boygenius, with Thao.
Arts
- Sustaining Encounters Opening | Fri., Sept. 10 | 5-7 p.m. | Reynolds Gallery, 1514 W. Main St. | Free | See the new exhibit from Nancy Blum + Joseph Scheer at the opening reception.
Drink
- Blood Orange Hibiscus Launch | Fri., Sept. 10 | 12-10 p.m. | Bryants Cider RVA, 2114 E. Main St. | Cost of purchase | Try the newest dry cider creation at Bryants Cider. 🍊
Learn
- Genealogy Workshop: Cemetery Records | Fri., Sept. 10 | 10 a.m. | The Library of Virginia, 800 E. Broad St. | $10 members, $15 non-members | See an overview of records from senior reference archivist Darn Tinnell + learn from VCU history professor Ryan K. Smith.
Sat., Sept. 11
Show
- Deep Sixx | Sat., Sept. 11 | 6:30 p.m. | Isley Brewing Company, 1715 Summit Ave. | Free | Enjoy a brew + rock out with this quintet.
- EXUM with Benét and PPL Mag | Sat., Sept. 11 | 8:30 p.m. | Richmond Music Hall, 623 E. Main St. | $12 | ProTip: proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test within 72 hours required for entry. 🎶
- Clampdown and Imaginary Boys | Sat., Sept. 11 | 8 p.m. | The Camel, 1621 W. Broad St. | $10 | The only Clash tribute that matters + a tribute to the Cure.
- Vax to the Future: An 80s Party | Sat., Sept. 11 | 9 p.m. | The Broadberry | $12+ | Featuring a live performance from Film On Girls + a set from DJ Cadybug.
- Lucy Dacus + Julien Baker | Sat., Sept. 11 | 8 p.m. | The National | $23+ | Enjoy an evening with two-thirds of musical communion boygenius, with Palehound.
Outdoors
- Richmond Night Market | Sat., Sept. 11 | 5-10 p.m. | 17th St. Market | Cost of purchase | Shop local at this open-air night market. 🌙
Dance
- Puerto Rican Heritage Celebration | Sat., Sept. 11 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | VMFA | Free | Featuring performances based on the original production NuYoRican by the Latin Ballet of Virginia.
Active
- SpeakUp 5K | Sat., Sept. 11 | 9 a.m. | Byrd Park | $20-35 | Take part in a run to raise awareness for teen depression and anxiety.
Talk
- Sustaining Encounters: Artists’ Talk | Sat., Sept. 11 | 10 a.m. | Reynolds Gallery, 1514 W. Main St. | Free | Artists Nancy Blum + Joseph Scheer discuss their two-person exhibition at Reynolds Gallery.
- Patterson Pages: Adult Book Discussion Group | Sat., Sept. 11 | 1 p.m. | West End Library Meeting Room A, 5420 Patterson Ave. | Free | This month, the club discusses “Code Name Helene” by Ariel Lawhon. 📚
Learn
- In the Beginning … Virginia, Along the Trail of Enslaved Africans | Sat., Sept. 11 | 12-4 p.m. | Elegba Folklore Society, | $15 | Wear comfortable shoes + bring a bottle of water for this impactful cultural history tour.
Sun., Sept. 12
Show
- Violins of Hope featured concert | Sun., Sept. 12 | 3 p.m. | Carpenter Theatre, 600 E. Grace St. | $10-25 | The Richmond Symphony will bring historic violins to life in partnership with the exhibition. 🎻
- America Part Two with Gnawing and Blunt | Sun., Sept. 12 | 8 p.m. | Richmond Music Hall, 623 E. Main St. | $15 | ProTip: proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test within 72 hours required for entry. 🎶
- Yung Bleu | Sun., Sept. 12 | 8 p.m. | The National | $28+ | With Ann Marie, Seddy Hendrix + NOBY.
TryThis
- Wrapped Necklace Workshop with Kristin Hott | Sun., Sept. 12 | 2 p.m. | Quirk Gallery | $30 | Where meditation and adornment intertwine.
Sept. 13-19
Mon., Sept. 13
Talk
- Oliver W. Hill Book Club | Mon., Sept. 13 | 6:30 p.m. | Virtual, RSVP | Free | Discuss the Jess Walter novel “The Cold Millions” at this program from the Richmond Public Law Library. 📚
- Meet VCU’s Authors: Ryan K. Smith, Ph.D. | Mon., Sept. 13 | Virtual, RSVP | Free | Learn about Richmond history from Professor Smith + his book, “Death and Rebirth in a Southern City.”
Tues., Sept. 14
Show
- Dawes | Tues., Sept. 14 | 7:30 p.m. | The National | $23+ | With Erin Rae + presented by WNRN.
Outdoors
- Seasonal Garden Walk: September | Tues., Sept. 14 | 10 a.m. | Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden | $17, members free | ProTip: register for this specialized walk in advance. 🌿
Learn
- The Humane Gardener: The Shrub Layer | Tues., Sept. 14 | 6:30 p.m. | Virtual, RSVP | $10 | Part of the Grow Native Series by Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden. ProTip: $10 covers all programs in the fall series. 🌿
Talk
- The Sound of Hope: Music as Solace, Resistance and Salvation During the Holocaust and World War II | Tues., Sept. 14 | 6 p.m. | Virtual, RSVP | Free | Milligan University Music Department Chair and author Kellie Brown will discuss her book in this program from the Virginia Holocaust Museum.
Wed., Sept. 15
Show
- DJ Williams Shots Fired w/ Erin & The Wildfire | Wed., Sept. 15 | 5:30 p.m. | Innsbrook Pavilion | $15+ | ProTip: bring your own chair or blanket to the show.
- Vagrants & Empty with Dead Friends | Wed., Sept. 15 | 8 p.m. | The Camel, 1621 W. Broad St. | $12 | ProTip: proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test within 72 hours required for entry. 🎶
Talk
- Fiction Focus Senior Book Club | Wed., Sept. 15 | 10:15 a.m. | Belmont Library Meeting Room, 3100 Ellwood Ave. | Free | Residents of the city who are 55+ can join the club. 📚
Learn
- From Rested and Readied: JXN Project Summer Lecture Series | Wed., Sept. 15 | 7 p.m. | Virtual, RSVP | Free | Celebrate the history of Jackson Ward with the final installment of the summer lecture series.
ForKids
- LEGO Challenge | Wed., Sept. 15 | 4 p.m. | Ginter Park Library Meeting Room, 1200 Westbrook Ave. | Free | Kids ages 4+ will build creative inventions to be displayed at the library.
Thurs., Sept. 16
Show
- Flowers After 5 | Thurs., Sept. 16 | 5 p.m. | Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden | $14, members free | Polkas, marches + waltzes from the Original Elbe-Musikanten German Band. 🌸
- Hotel Fiction, My Kid Brother & Rebekah Rafferty | Thurs., Sept. 16 | 9 p.m. | The Camel, 1621 W. Broad St. | $10 | ProTip: proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test within 72 hours required for entry. 🎶
- GWAR | Thurs., Sept. 16 | 7:30 p.m. | The National | $25+ | Shock-metal standbys from Richmond since 1984.
ForKids
- S.T.E.M. - Chia Heads | Thurs., Sept. 16 | 4 p.m. | Main Library, 101 E. Franklin St. | Free | Kids ages 6-12 can sculpt Chia Heads + learn about plant growth. 🪴
Fri., Sept. 17
Show
- Haymaker Productions Presents: Old Crow Medicine Show | Fri., Sept. 17 | 7 p.m. | Maymont | $35 | The energetic folk band returns to Maymont. 🪕
- Dean Fields Album Release | Fri., Sept. 17 | 8 p.m. | Richmond Music Hall, 623 E. Main St. | $15 | With Ali Thibodeau of Deau Eyes.
- Cris Jacobs | Fri., Sept. 17 | 8 p.m. | The Broadberry | $18+ | ProTip: proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test within 72 hours required for entry. 🎶
- Stop Light Observations with The Mammoths | Fri., Sept. 17 | 9:30 p.m. | The Camel, | $13+ | Transformational rock out of Charleston, SC.
Festival
- St. Benedict Oktoberfest | Fri. Sept. 17 | 4 p.m.-11 p.m. | St. Benedict Catholic Church, 300 N. Sheppard St. | Free entry | Pro Tip: Parking is $6 at the VMFA lot while spaces last.
Outdoors
- Fall PlantFest | Fri., Sept. 17 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden | Free | Browse the leafy offerings at day 1 of Central Virginia’s most-anticipated plant sale. 🌿
Talk
- Forum Fridays: Virtual Virginia Forum Talk | Fri., Sept. 17 | 12 p.m. | Virtual, RSVP | Free | Learn how family values rhetoric of the 20th century affected members of the LGBTQ community at this program from the Library of Virginia.
Cause
- Ladybug Fund Winetasting + Silent Auction | Fri., Sept. 17 | 6-10 p.m. | Park365, 3600 Saunders Ave. | $100+ | Try all kinds of American wines while supporting children’s programming at SOAR365.
Sat., Sept. 18
Show
- Jaycie Cuprill | Sat., Sept. 18 | 6:30 p.m. | Isley Brewing Company, 1715 Summit Ave. | Free | Enjoy a high-energy acoustic performance. 🎶
- Gellman Room Concert: Chamber Music Society of Central Virginia | Sat., Sept. 18 | 2 p.m. | Main Library, 101 E. Franklin St. | Free | Enjoy a free concert at the library.
- Bartees Strange | Sat., Sept. 18 | 8:30 p.m. | The Camel, 1621 W. Broad St. | $15 | post-punk synth-rock at The Camel.
- The Mighty Good Times | Sat., Sept. 18 | 9 p.m. | The Broadberry | $12+ | ProTip: proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test within 72 hours required for entry. 🎶
- The Front Bottoms | Sat., Sept. 18 | 8 p.m. | The National | $25+ | With Oso Oso + Sydney Sprague.
Outdoors
- Fall PlantFest | Sat., Sept. 18 | 9 a.m.-3 p.m. | Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden | Free | The plant sale continues for day 2 at Lewis Ginter. 🌿
- Special Adult Recess | Sat., Sept. 18 | 5:30-8 p.m. | Kanawha Plaza | Free | Music, food + games from 17th St. Market + Stonewall Sports.
- Jackson Ward Clean Up | Sat., Sept. 18 | 5-7 p.m. | Gallery 5, 200 W. Marshall St. | Free, RSVP | Learn about invasive species removal + put your knowledge into practice.
Drink
- Scott’s Addition Pride Crawl 2021 | Sat., Sept. 17 | 12-5 p.m. | Scott’s Addition Historic District | Cost of purchase | Pick up a Pride Crawl Card at a participating location, collect stamps + get entered into a raffle. 🍺
Sun., Sept. 19
Show
- The Avett Brothers | Sun., Sept. 19 | 7 p.m. | Richmond Raceway | $60+ | Folk-rock at Virginia Credit Union Live. 🪕
- MakeWar | Sun., Sept. 19 | 8 p.m. | The Camel, 1621 W. Broad St. | $10 | With Almost People and Talk Me Off. 🎶
- Boy Named Banjo | Sun., Sept. 19 | 8 p.m. | The Broadberry | $12+ | Catch the genre-bending Nashville band on their Where the Night Goes tour.
Theatre
- Das Rheingold | Sun., Sept. 19 | 4:30 + 8 p.m. | Topgolf, 2308 Westwood Ave. | $28-103 | The Virginia Opera performs Wagner’s larger-than-life show at a unique location.
Outdoors
- UnlockingRVA’s Brunch on the Plaza | Sun., Sept. 19 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Kanawha Plaza, E. Canal St. | $10+ | Brunch with a view + a performance by Mighty Joshua. ☀️
TryThis
- Wrapped Necklace Workshop with Kristin Hott | Sun., Sept. 19 | 2 p.m. | Quirk Gallery | $30 | Where meditation and adornment intertwine.
Sept. 20-26
Mon., Sept. 20
Talk
- Lecture Demonstration on the Music, Dance, and Culture of Bali | Mon., Sept. 20 | 6:30 p.m. | Modlin Center for the Arts, 231 Richmond Way | Free | Reserve your ticket for this discussion, moderated by ethnomusicologist Dr. Andrew McGraw.
Learn
- 1774: The Long Year of Revolution | Mon., Sept. 20 | 5:30 p.m. | Virtual, RSVP | Free | Professor Mary Beth Norton outlines the 16 months leading to the first battles of the Revolutionary War. 🇺🇸
Tues., Sept. 21
Show
- Band of Horses | Tues., Sept. 21 | 7:30 p.m. | The National | $27+ | An evening with the Grammy-nominated folk-rockers, with Faline. 🎶
TryThis
- Common Ground Virginia History Virtual Book Group | Tues., Sept. 21 | 6 p.m. | Virtual, RSVP | Free | Discuss nonfiction books handpicked by Library of Virginia staff that explore VA history, society + culture. 📚
Wed., Sept. 22
Show
- Skydog: An Allman Brothers Tribute | Wed., Sept. 22 | 5:30 p.m. | Innsbrook Pavilion | $15+ | ProTip: bring your own chair or blanket to the show.
- Moontype | Wed., Sept. 22 | 8 p.m. | The Camel, 1621 W. Broad St. | $10 | Indie-rock for the dreamer inside you.
- Dashboard Confessional | Wed., Sept. 22 | 8 p.m. | The National | $33+ | Catch one of the biggest alternative bands of the 2000s.
Film
- Moonlight | Wed., Sept. 22 | 7 p.m. | The Byrd Theatre | Free | See the Oscar-winner on the big screen to benefit Black Pride RVA.
TryThis
- Everyone is an Artist in the Garden | Wed., Sept. 22 | 9 a.m. | Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden | $52-62 | All levels of expertise are welcome at this class with instructor Shelley Row. 🌷
Talk
- RVAir: Community Science Findings | Wed., Sept. 22 | 6:30 p.m. | Virtual, RSVP | Attend a virtual town hall to learn about local air quality findings. ProTip: registration will close 2 hours prior to the meeting start.
Learn
- Violins of Hope: Music, Memory, and Resistance during the Holocaust | Wed., Sept. 22 | 4 p.m. | Virtual, RSVP | Free | Educators can learn about Jewish culture in Europe before World War II during this program from the Virginia Holocaust Museum.
- Diagnosing Dinos | Wed., Sept. 22 | 12 p.m. | Virtual, RSVP | Free | Learn from Dr. Jennifer Anné at this Lunch Break Science program from the Science Museum of Virginia. 🦖
ForKids
- Pirate Day | Wed., Sept. 22 | 3:30 p.m. | Broad Rock Library, 4820 Old Warwick Rd. | Free | Make a seaworthy craft in honor of Talk Like a Pirate Day. 🏴☠️
Thurs., Sept. 23
Show
- Flowers After 5 | Thurs., Sept. 23 | 5 p.m. | Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden | $14, members free | Richmond-based U&I Plus Latin Band sings covers with a twist of Latin flavor. Plus, bring your dog — it’s Fidos Night. 🐶
Theatre
- WAR IN PIECES | Thurs., Sept. 23 | 7:30 p.m. | Firehouse Theatre, 1609 W. Broad St. | $30+ | Opening night of this one-act festival, which continues through the month of October.
Talk
- Death and Rebirth in a Southern City: Richmond’s Historic Cemeteries | Thurs., Sept. 23 | 6 p.m. | Virtual, RSVP | Free | Author Ryan K. Smith will discuss his new book at this program from the Library of Virginia. 📚
- 4th Annual Words & Wisdom | Thurs., Sept. 23 | 7 p.m. | Virtual, RSVP | $40+ | Clinical psychologist Dr. Robert Brooks will discuss his new book, “Tenacity in Children,” at this event from the Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU.
Fri., Sept. 24
Show
- Brett Young: The Weekends Tour | Fri., Sept. 24 | 8 p.m. | Richmond Raceway | $38+ | Groove with this country singer-songwriter as part of Virginia Credit Union Live. 🎶
- The Deloreans | Fri., Sept. 24 | 8 p.m. | The Broadberry | $12+ | The ultimate 80s tribute at The Broadberry.
- LAPÊCHE | Fri., Sept. 24 | 9:30 p.m. | The Camel, 1621 W. Broad St. | $10 | Post-punk inspired indie-rock out of New York City.
- Big Thief | Fri., Sept. 24 | 8 p.m. | The National | $23+ | With Natural Information Society, presented by WNRN.
Sat., Sept. 25
Show
- The Dan Schutt Band | Sat., Sept. 25 | 5 p.m. | Strangeways Brewing, 2277A Dabney Rd. | Free | A night of funky blues-rock.
- Zack Artis | Sat., Sept. 25 | 6:30 p.m. | Isley Brewing Company, 1715 Summit Ave. | Free | Grab a drink + a seat for this fingerstyle guitar performance.
- Mo Lowda w/ Okey Dokey | Sat., Sept. 25 | 8 p.m. | The Broadberry | $13+ | Catch the band on their Ready Coat tour.
- The Killers | Sat., Sept. 25 | 7:30 p.m. | Richmond Raceway | $38+ | Somebody told me this four-piece will be at Virginia Credit Union Live. 🎶
WaterCooler
- Richmond Kickers vs. Toronto FC II | Sat., Sept. 25 | 6:30 p.m. | City Stadium | $9-18 | ProTip: Get there early for Happy Hour from 5-6 p.m. with $5 Hat Trick IPAs. ⚽️
Learn
- The Urban Fiction Experience | Sat., Sept. 25 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Main Library, 101 E. Franklin St. | Free | NYT Best-Selling Author Nikki Turner + Richmond Poet Laureate Roscoe Burnems headline a series of author workshops and readings.
TryThis
- Making History with the Library of Virginia | Sat., Sept. 25 | 12-2 p.m. | Virtual, RSVP | Free | Learn how to transcribe historical documents + help the Library of Virginia at this virtual volunteer session. ✍️
Sun., Sept. 26
Show
- Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit | Sun., Sept. 26 | 7:30 p.m. | Richmond Raceway | $38+ | See the 4-time Grammy winner at Virginia Credit Union Live. 🎶
- Madeon | Sun., Sept. 26 | 7:30 p.m. | The National | $25+ | Tunes from the French DJ + singer-songwriter.
TryThis
- River City Poets | Sun., Sept. 26 | 2-3:30 p.m. | Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden | $14, members free | Enjoy a poetry reading in the Garden celebrating nature. 🌿
Sept. 27-30
Mon., Sept. 27
Show
- Glass Animals | Mon., Sept. 27 | 7:30 p.m. | Richmond Raceway | $48+ | London-based electronic + pop at Virginia Credit Union Live. 🎶
- Michigan Rattlers w/ Chris Leggett | Mon., Sept. 27 | 8 p.m. | Richmond Music Hall, 623 E. Main St. | $15 | Heavy-hearted folk-rock out of the Midwest.
- Wednesday Night Titans | Mon., Sept. 27 | 8 p.m. | The Camel, 1621 W. Broad St. | $10 | ProTip: proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test within 72 hours required for entry. 🎶
Film
- Donnie Darko | Mon., Sept. 27 | 7 p.m. | The Byrd Theatre | $8 | Celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Richard Kelly film. 🐰
Tues., Sept. 28
Show
- Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats | Tues., Sept. 28 | 8 p.m. | Richmond Raceway | $38+ | A night of folk + Americana at Virginia Credit Union Live. 🎶
- Nolan Potter’s Nightmare Band and Cleophus James | Tues., Sept. 28 | 8 p.m. | Richmond Music Hall, 623 E. Main St. | $10 | ProTip: proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test within 72 hours required for entry. 🎶
Film
- Legally Blonde | Tues., Sept. 28 | 7 p.m. | The Byrd Theatre | $8 | See your 2 favorite gemini vegetarians on the big screen. 🌺
Learn
- How To Build a Native Forest In Your Front Yard | Tues., Sept. 28 | 6:30 p.m. | Virtual, RSVP | $10 | Part of the Grow Native Series by Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden. ProTip: $10 covers all programs in the fall series. 🌿
ForKids
- Art Explorers | Tues., Sept. 28 | 4 p.m. | West End Library Meeting Room A, 5420 Patterson Ave. | Free | Kids ages 5-12 can explore + create at this monthly meetup.
Wed., Sept. 29
Show
- Tëaze | Wed., Sept. 29 | 5:30 p.m. | Innsbrook Pavilion | $10+ | The moves, spandex + hair metal of the 80s at Innsbrook After Hours. 🎸
- Jordy Searcy | Wed., Sept. 29 | 8 p.m. | Richmond Music Hall, 623 E. Main St. | $10 | With William Hinson.
Talk
- RVAir: Community Science Findings | Wed., Sept. 29 | 6:30 p.m. | Virtual, RSVP | Attend a virtual town hall to learn about local air quality findings. ProTip: registration will close 2 hours prior to the meeting start.
Network
- College Jam 2021 | Wed., Sept. 29 | 3-6 p.m. | VMFA Sculpture Garden | Free | College students can learn about career opportunities in Richmond post-grad — no resumes necessary. 🎓
Thurs., Sept. 30
Show
- The Bones of J.R. Jones | Thurs., Sept. 30 | 8 p.m. | Richmond Music Hall, 623 E. Main St. | $15 | ProTip: proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test within 72 hours required for entry. 🎶
- Virginia Man & Easy Honey | Thurs., Sept. 30 | 9 p.m. | The Camel, 1621 W. Broad St. | $12 | Rock and roll out of Fredericksburg.
Outdoors
- Reflections in the Garden | Thurs., Sept. 30 | 6-9 p.m. | Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden | $8+ | Enjoy contemplative live music + meander the gardens as the sun sets. 🌸