Nothing but crazy bangers this week. These are all pretty big shows but it’s some of the best of the best in their respective genres, all in Richmond this week. Got a show coming up? New single? Simply want someone to talk music? I am your guy...
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Fine Diving: Richmond’s Fanboy Shines in Esquire’s Best Bars List
With DJs and delectable drinks, Fanboy is bringing San Francisco vibes to Richmond Brandon Pearson isn’t afraid to experiment. After his Laotian restaurant, Temple, failed to take off at 2713 W Broad Street, he converted the concept into Sabai Jai — a casual grab-and-go market that extended the success of the popular Thai spot he co-owns...
Broke Student’s Survival Guide: Cheap Eats in Richmond 2024
If you’re a broke student with a craving for more than just the mundane offerings of the university dining hall, Richmond’s got your back. This city, with its ever-evolving culinary landscape, is a treasure trove of hidden gems where you can eat like a king without needing a king's ransom. Nestled near the campuses of Virginia Commonwealth...
Lost in a Psychedelic Labyrinth with ‘Mom I’m on Drugs’
Ken Brisby, known in Richmond's electronic and experimental music scene as Stephanie AKA Steph, has been a fixture in both the local music and Virginia's film production communities, where they have worked on various movie sets. Their life experiences and creative ambitions inspired them to write a screenplay and meticulously craft the props for...
Crystal Waters, Robin S, and Tank and the Bangas to Headline VA Pridefest 2024! 🏳️🌈
On a steamy September Saturday, Richmond is set to explode with the kaleidoscopic energy of Pridefest 2024. The city’s Bon Secours Training Center will be ground zero for this year’s LGBTQ celebration, turning the Commonwealth’s capital into a pulsing epicenter of music, culture, and unapologetic self-expression. Mark your calendars for September...
Richmond, Will You Come Watch Point Break With Us on August 13th at the Byrd Theatre?
“Bodhi, this is your fucking wake up call. I am an FBI Agent.” - Undercover FBI Agent, Johnny Utah. When the Voyager spacecraft launched in 1977, it contained two identical golden records bound for interstellar space. Within those records were sounds and images that portrayed the vast diversity of life on planet Earth, including photographs and...
RVA Street Art Festival Addresses New Padel Court Development
The following is a statement by the RVA Street Festival organizers. If you would like to join the conversation and comment, please follow the link HERE. Since April 2012 and the first RVA Street Art Festival, the abandoned Haxall Power Plant has been a cultural landmark for the city of Richmond and a prime example of the power of public art and...
Scenes from ‘The Garage’ Open House
The energy from The Garage open house, held a few weeks ago. Nestled on the edge of Scott's Addition, this community hub thrives as a creative space for performance and production. Captured moments by Mike Avey showcase the dynamic atmosphere and artistic spirit.
Will 500 People Watch the Original ‘Road House’ With Us at the Byrd Theatre on July 16th?
"Pain don't hurt." - Dalton, refusing anesthetic while getting stitched up after a knife fight in the Double Deuce. There was a time in the 1980s when everything was on the table. This included making a little movie called Road House. A film about a legendary bar-room bouncer with a degree in philosophy from NYU who single handily cleans up...
Dig to Discover: A Field Guide to Building Your Record Collection w/ Vinyl Conflict
Collecting vinyl is a total experience, a lifestyle that connects many things into a singular space. For some, it is a way to connect past to present; for others, it is a way to support your favorite bands and artists. And for others still, it is about the hunt. Finding that one elusive record is like digging for lost treasure, revealing itself...
