This article is part of the official Virginia Pride Festival Guide, released ahead of the celebration on Saturday, September 27. Presented with the support of Out RVA, Allianz, Hit Play, Virginia Lottery, CarMax, Bank of America, CoStar Group, Genworth, CapTech,...
In this week's batch of Missed Connections, things are heating up with encounters at dog parks, Chesterfield's Daisy Duke's & Boots Saloon, The National, Citizen Burger Bar, and The Broadberry. One man also searches for his Hidden Rock Park lover in hopes of reigniting the flame. All that and more below. Dorey Park Dog park - m4w (Dorey Park)...
After years of planning and several months of construction, a monument honoring the lives, legacy, and achievements of Native American tribes in Virginia has been completed and now stands on the grounds of the state Capitol. State officials are planning a ribbon cutting for the monument on April 17. “I think everyone who has seen it is very much...
This Friday marks a homecoming for Richmond natives Will Carsola and Dave Stewart as they bring “Adult Swim’s Mr. Pickles Thrashtaculor Tour” to The National in support of the animated series new season. The 13-city metal tour kicked off last Thursday, Feb. 22 in Seattle, jumping across fan hot spots until landing in our little city, the advent...
The difficulty of putting on a one-woman show is truly underappreciated. Adding in the portrayal of a recognized and widely-adored figure adds another level of difficulty. But Catherine Shaffner does a truly admirable and memorable job at bringing Erma Bombeck back to life on the stage of Hanover Tavern in Virginia Rep’s production Erma Bombeck:...
Richmond is home to one of Virginia's greatest living legends, The Progressive Liberal Daniel Richards. His fame is storied, his prowess unmatched, and by now, if you don't know him by reputation, it's safe to assume you've been living as an indigent aesthetic at a monastery in India, frozen in carbonite on Tatooine, or hiding out in an...
Nearly fifty people turned out on Friday morning to ride in a temporary one-block bike lane installed by Richmond advocacy group Bike Walk RVA. Volunteers wearing “More Bike Lane” t-shirts rang cowbells and cheered as riders of all ages rode by, with the youngest participants in child seats attached to a parent’s bicycle. The temporary lane,...
Finally, its Friday and we can kick back and get into some fun this weekend. And since its the beginning of the month, that means a packed First Fridays in Richmond. Don't let the ridiculous wind keep you from seeing all the new art exhibits, fashion, music, photography showcases, and more this month's Artwalk has to offer. Below are some of RVA...
Rock and freakin roll out yall. Posi jump contest at the strike of midnight COQ (RVA) Nah-wave trash-jazz spoofers Bonjinski (RVA) makes you wanna screw up yr face and sharply exhale https://bonjinski.bandcamp.com/releases Invaluable (VB) punk rock n roll from the beach. Just released Keep This Close in January and it's dope....
Lounge and dance party atmosphere with DJ Skruff playing old school and underground hip hop, neo soul, classic soul, and jazz.
