Pour one out, or maybe just crack open a seltzer, for America’s drinking habit. According to Gallup’s 2025 Consumption Habits survey, only 54% of U.S. adults now say they drink alcohol. That’s the lowest level Gallup has recorded in nearly 90 years of polling, down...
Weird Al Yankovic is in a class all by himself. Weird Al Yankovic is in a class all by himself. Last night at The Carpenter Theater before a full house, he proved just why with a show that perfectly highlighted his long (and odd) career. Featuring his most famous parodies and call-backs to what's made him one of music's most endearing musicians,...
Jen Kirkman Is going to die alone and she remains unbothered. Then again if David Hasselhoff was the star of your Christmas cards one year, you’d probably be pretty content as well. Jen Kirkman Is going to die alone and she remains unbothered. Then again if David Hasselhoff was the star of your Christmas cards one year, you’d probably be pretty...
In the eyes of The Coalition Theater, being second is always best. In the eyes of The Coalition Theater, being second is always best. Well at least, that’s the idea behind the local improv comedy theater’s inaugural 2nd Best Comedy Fest. The three-day festival kicks off June 18 and will showcase improv and sketch comedy acts from New York, New...
in Funk Flue, RVA's DJ Mentos takes us on a sonic journey through a mess of sonic wonders spanning genres and beats. in Funk Flue, RVA's DJ Mentos takes us on a sonic journey through a mess of sonic wonders spanning genres and beats. Expect your foot to tap uncontrollably as you pass your day with this bad boy on your jam box and be sure to...
Richmond is getting its first Japanese tattoo-inspired mural-and you get to be apart of the fun starting today. The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts launched the RVA Japanese Scavenger Hunt today and from now until May 28, the museum will put a piece of the tattoo around the city and you must use your savvy detective skills to find them. You'll also...
Richmond ranks third among America's most tattooed cities, just behind Las Vegas and Miami. In this vibrant city, you’re never far from a quality tattoo shop. The city boasts a rich selection of talented artists and renowned shops, each offering their unique styles. With such permanent artwork at stake, it’s crucial to thoroughly research and...
Alli Marshall never intended to be a journalist. She studied global studies as an undergrad and then received her MFA in creative writing. Alli Marshall never intended to be a journalist. She studied global studies as an undergrad and then received her MFA in creative writing. But now here she is, Arts Editor at Mountain Xpress, an alt weekly out...
Amateur drone technology honestly scares the living bejesus out of me. Amateur drone technology honestly scares the living bejesus out of me. I know, it's a bit irrational, but if we've learned anything from Terminator 1, 2: Judgement Day, 3: Rise of the Machines, 4: Salvation, or (what I assume is the allegory in the yet-to-be-release) 2015's...
This is my final missed connections post. I’m not sad to leave you. Not doing this is honestly super exciting to me. This is my final missed connections post. I’m not sad to leave you. Not doing this is honestly super exciting to me. Picking through RVA’s dirty laundry has been the saddest part of my week since I informally took over this column....
