The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts will host Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys from November 22, 2025 through March 1, 2026. The exhibition brings more than 100 works from nearly 40 internationally recognized Black artists to Richmond,...
We've been tracking Mutant Academy's rise from the very beginning here at RVA Magazine, and today marks a significant milestone in Richmond’s music scene as the local hip-hop collective drops their long-anticipated debut album, Keep Holly Alive. And it’s a defining moment for a true "if you know, you know" group that has spent over a decade...
Just a quick glance through the website for Verillas and you immediately feel like you are transported into the world of somewhere fantastical such as Lord of the Rings or Game of Thrones. Truthfully, you would not be wrong as the line is partially inspired by the pastime of LARPing and cosplay. Founded by Alice Greenbrier, Verillas is an...
Calling all mecha addicts! The Gundam Base Mobile USA Tour is traveling to various cities across the country to celebrate the remarkable 45th anniversary of the Mobile Suit Gundam franchise. Hosted by the Bandai Hobby US Team, this mobile pop-up event made a stop at HobbyTown Richmond, showcasing everything Gundam to honor the franchise's rich...
In a world teeming with dragons and hobbits, where mega-corporations churn out a never-ending stream of superhero nonsense and regurgitated franchises—where our options are reduced to Coppola’s farewell, the latest Transformers flick, or yet another Deadpool sequel—what happened to the joy of being an audience? I love Michael Keaton and the...
If you were a child growing up in the mid to late nineties and loved anime, it is without question you would recognize Terri Hawkes’ iconic voice. Most well known as one of the original three voice actresses of Sailor Moon in the English language dub (Tracey Moore would be the first, leaving for creative differences, followed by Hawkes, and then...
Get ready to fill your week with an eclectic mix of tunes and live performances that promise to stir your soul and get you moving. Whether you're looking to chill out to some nostalgic rock vibes, explore fresh new beats, or dive into the hypnotic world of post-punk, this lineup has something for every music lover in Richmond. From the breezy,...
First off, a massive thank you to the over 1,000 people who have packed the Byrd Theatre for our 'Summer of Swayze' series. Together, we’ve raised nearly $10,000 to help preserve one of the last true Grand Cinema Palaces left in the country. Now, as we head into the final chapter of our 'Summer of Swayze' series on Tuesday, it's time to talk...
Three-time Grammy-winning rapper and activist Michael Santiago Render, better known as Killer Mike, will be a featured panelist in an upcoming discussion on the future of free expression, hosted by the University of Richmond. Co-moderated by UR liberal arts professor Erik Nielson, Mad Skillz and journalist Bonnie Newman Davis, the panel will...
I had been mentally workshopping different analogies to prime you for this article, but when I asked Junebug for a thought on how to explain the phenomenon during our interview, they spontaneously conjured an image that does the reality a good bit of justice. “If you happen to be racing cars, all these NASCARs are souped up, and they’ve got a lot...
