For four nights this weekend, bands from different generations of Richmond's music scene are taking over Get Tight Lounge. Called Tonal Recall, the series is part reunion show, part showcase and part excuse for a bunch of old friends to get back in the same room. ...
This Black Friday, we’re throwing it back to RVA 2016 with a set shot for Shockoe Atelier by photographer Nick Davis, featuring Richmond rap legend Nickelus F. Let this be your reminder to shop local and support your community this weekend. Stay tuned—we’ll be catching up with owner Anthony Lupesco soon. In the meantime, you can learn more about...
In Richmond’s Museum District, tucked away in an unassuming third-floor workspace and unfinished bathroom, Constant Practice operates as both an archive and a curated menswear store. Known for its focus on rare and experimental pieces, the brand has built a global following of almost 800,000 on Instagram. But at its core, Constant Practice is...
The RVA MAG store is open. We've got hoodies, crew necks, and pants ready to go. Here’s the deal: buy three or more items, spend at least $70, and use the code RVAMAGMERCH to take 20% off through Sunday. It’s our Black Friday sale. Don’t wait—gear up while it lasts. SHOP HERE
It is simply a great time to be a Richmond music fan. This week we have great touring bands, revivals of older groups, and an abundance of new music coming from the blank generation. As everyone prepares for the holidays, travel, and the expected rotation of Christmas music, treat yourself to something out of the ordinary. Got a show coming up?...
Dear Richmond, While the Sun is currently traveling through the freedom-loving sign of Sagittarius, inspiring our philosophical and spiritual beliefs, Mercury Retrograde began in the same sign on November 25th and will last through December 15th. It is possible that there may be unexpected delays in travel or communication issues this week. We...
This past weekend, Denver death metal heavyweights Blood Incantation brought their cosmic brutality to The Canal Club. Known for their "psychedelic take on classic death metal," Blood Incantation has been pushing boundaries since their debut album, Starspawn (2016). With themes of space and death woven into their crushing riffs and eerie...
Here we are again Richmond. The city that never hesitates to embrace its vices gears up for Drinksgiving, that sacred Wednesday night before Thanksgiving. It’s a carnival of cheap drinks, questionable decisions, and the bittersweet anticipation of family drama. For those in the trenches of the service industry, it’s not just another night—it’s...
Photographer Colin Sheppard’s latest film photography set, shot on his Nikon N6006 with a 50mm lens and printed on Ilford XP2 Super, captures downtown Richmond in all its gritty, timeless beauty. Ilford XP2 Super is a black-and-white film processed with C-41 color chemicals, offering fine grain, smooth tones, and exceptional detail. This shot of...
The 8th Annual Pocahontas Reframed Film Festival arrives at a significant moment, marking the centennial anniversaries of the Indian Citizenship Act and the Racial Integrity Act 1924. These historic milestones, each with far-reaching consequences for Native communities, add deeper layers of meaning to this year’s event, which takes place at the...
