Still Lit, Just Smarter! Christian’s Guide To The Richmond Summer

by Christian Detres | COMMUNITY, CULTURE, EAT DRINK, MUSIC, QUEER RVA

A long time ago, I was very well versed in what Richmond had to offer for funsies. I was young and single, often drunk, and motivated to rage four to six nights a week. Since then, I’ve grown old. I shy from giant bar crowds, demand more flavor from my...

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