things to do richmond va

Making Much Needed Space For Women in RVA Comedy

Making Much Needed Space For Women in RVA Comedy

At the Richmond Funny Bone, Women Crush Wednesday offers female stand-up comedians a chance to prove the sexist cliche that says "Women aren't funny" is a total lie. "Women aren't funny." It’s a sentiment that has been passed around since the first bored man with one...

Post-Rock As A Second Language

Post-Rock As A Second Language

Colin Phils formed in South Korea and released an album while living in China, but over the past four years, they've made Richmond their home. Now they're releasing Trust/Fall, their first full album as an RVA band. Richmond rockers Colin Phils, who will release their...

Loaded Bases: Weekend Playlist by JR Da Rapper

Loaded Bases: Weekend Playlist by JR Da Rapper

Every Friday night, RVA Mag brings you a playlist curated by Virginia’s most influential artists, musicians, and institutions. This week's comes to us from JR Da Rapper, an up-and-coming young talent from the Richmond hip hop scene, who has been making waves with...

Howlin Rain: High Energy Cosmic Hippie Music

Howlin Rain: High Energy Cosmic Hippie Music

California psychedelic rockers Howlin Rain bring their Hendrix/Dead-flavored throwback jams to Richmond Music Hall At Capital Ale House tonight. Frontman Ethan Miller explains what goes into the band's cosmic musical creations. On Friday, February 28, Howlin Rain will...