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RVA Music Night: Matthew E. White, Benét & The Last Real Circus (Last Friday Cheers of SEASON!) at Brown’s Island July 15th
This is a makeup date due to a storm that rumbled through earlier this summer. Friday Cheers is a great excuse to stand outside, drink beer, and listen to music. This show is arguably better because it’s all RVA bands.
Friday Cheers, presented by Hardywood Park Craft Brewery, returns to Brown’s Island for its 37th season as Richmond’s longest running concert series and the City’s largest event of its kind, showcasing some of the nation’s hottest touring bands and some all-time regional favorites. Doors – 5:50PM Last Real Circus – 6:15 PM https://youtu.be/3Hr-dJbyDfs Benét – 7:30 PM https://youtu.be/PGvVqOt6xW8 Matthew E. White – 8:30 PM https://youtu.be/uYJGXzvbCCg Ticket Information: Tickets are $10 in advance and available for purchase via TicketstoBuy or $15 at any of the event entrances (Credit/Debit Only) Children 12 & under are FREE
It’s Time for Da Perculator – A Benefit for Doug Dobey at Castelburg Brewery July 16th, 3-10 PM
This one is near and dear to my heart. Doug Dobey is a close friend and suffered a stroke. This will help raise funds to cover medical and living expenses. Tons of great bands, raffles and silent auctions. Even if you don’t know Doug this is worth coming out for.
Let’s raise some money for Doug Dobey’s continued recovery!
Doug experienced a health crisis in April. Freelance graphic designers don’t get paid if they’re not working. We want to help raise funds so Doug and his daughter, Harper, can focus on his recovery. There will be great beer, live music and fun raffles! If you have gift cards or items that could be raffled off, please contact Mark Anderson Brown at [email protected] If you are an artist, and would like to donate items to be sold at the July 16th fundraiser, please contact Kelly Adler at [email protected] If you can’t attend, consider donating to his GoFundMe at https://gofund.me/55465c13
Live music by: – Beex – X Suckas – Really Big Good Guys – Rikki Rakki – L’Amour deux – Power Chordz – Jimmy Catlett
Fun stuff: – Art for sale – Silent Auction – Event T-shirts – Raffles (including a $500 gift pack from The Richmond Kickers)
Hanover Tomato Festival at Pole Green Park July 15-16th
A good tomato is hard to beat and if you do beat it you’ve got ketchup. Go to the festival and bring back all the delicious tomatoes.
The Hanover Tomato Festival returns in 2022! This free, outdoor family and pet-friendly festival returns to Pole Green Park. In addition to select agriculture, handcraft and artisan vendors, there will be delicious Hanover Tomatoes for purchase, tasting and a variety of delicious Hanover Tomato-focused cuisine.
Friday, July 15, 5:00PM – 9:00PM – Live music from the popular party band InsideOut – Beer sales provided by and benefitting Hanover CREW Foundation – Challenging and fun Pizza Race & Relay – An energizing dance performance by Richmond Urban Dance Saturday, July 16, 9:00AM – 1:00PM – Family-friendly activities including face painting, tomato contests hosted by K95, scavenger hunt, selfie station – DJ tunes play in the background
Visit www.hanovertomatofestival.com for more details.
THIS IS GWAR at the Byrd July 17th
Either you get GWAR or you don’t. If you don’t watch out because they’ll get you and you won’t like it.
The powerful story of the most iconic heavy metal/art collective/monster band in the universe, as told by the humans who have fought to keep it alive for over thirty years. Documentary by Scott Barber. Doors open: 6:30
Photo Op w/ Band Members in costume: 6:30-7:30 Film starts: 7:30 Q&A following film $15 tickets. Fundraiser to support Richmond focused content and filmmakers.
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It’s Juneteenth and Father’s Day so there is a lot going and we’ve picked our favorites.
Juneteenth All Weekend Various Times and Locations
There are way too many events to highlight just one. Here are some lists of various events going on in the area.
Kickers vs. Northern Colorado Hailstorm June 11th, Gates 5PM Kickoff 6:30PM, Tickets
This will be the last time for a couple weeks that I’ll be picking the Kickers. The weather is looking perfect for catching some soccer and the Kickers are fresh off a decisive win.
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It hasn’t become Virginia hell-hot yet. Get outside and enjoy the calm before the roasting.
The COVID-19 Community Level remains high for Richmond, Henrico, and Chesterfield. The 7-day average case rates per 100,000 people in each locality are 270, 260, 247, respectively. CDC guidance continues to recommend that everyone, regardless of vaccination status, wear masks in indoor public places. So we’ll be concentrating on outdoor venues.
Side note: I tested positive for Covid on Monday and have been isolating since then. Minor symptoms I’m assuming due to being full vaxed. Anecdotally I know of way more friends and family that have gotten Covid in the past month than during any time in the pandemic.
Kickers vs Charlotte Independence June 11th, Gates 5PM Kickoff 6:30PM, Tickets
The Richmond Kickers host Charlotte Independence and are celebrating Military Appreciation Night. Visit our supporting sponsor’s facebook page at Facebook.com/GoArmyVirginia
Help the cats and dogs while helping yourself to some bargains.
We have SO MANY TREASURES awaiting you! Tons of brand name clothes, purses, linens, housewares, electronics, books, games, kids toys and clothes, artwork, glassware, you name it – we’ve got it!
Come and shop to help raise funds for the animals in our care! The yard sale will be held at Seventh Street Christian Church, so mark your calendars!
Amelia Lavender Festival at the Windsor Lavender Farm June 11th, 9AM-7PM, $10
Lavender is pretty. Lavender is improved by live music, food, crafts and a petting zoo.
Lavender Festival to be held June 11th 9am-7pm. RAIN OR SHINE.
Tickets/ wristbands sold at the gate, free parking, children under 10 are free, adults just $10! live music starts at noon.
30+ craft vendors, food, face painting, petting zoo, music, lavender. come see us!
Cars & Cuts 2022 in Mechanicsville (7167 Flag Ln) June 12th, 10AM-3PM, Free
I also wanted to have a cool car. Then for a little while I had a sweet 1968 Ford Galaxy. I quickly learned that unless you have mechanical skills you’re going to spend a lot of money. I don’t have a lot of money so I said goodbye to my sweet Galaxy. If you’ve got a sweet car or just want to be jealous of others this is the event for you.
It’s time for our favorite event of the year… CARS & CUTS 2022! This is a community car show and cruise in for all to participate in!
Every year we try to out do the year prior, and this year would be no different! We will of course the Mobile Barbershop up and rolling as well as the same great DJ and Amazing local Food / Shaved Ice Trucks but we’re also turning up the heat a in a few others ways this year:
1) There WILL BE plaques & prizes (FREE T-Shirt, FREE Haircut Gift Card, and a Cash Prize) given out to the top 3 Local Favorites! To enter your car/truck/bike to win there will be a $10 entry fee. You’ll get a car number card to put in your window and everyone in attendance will vote using those numbers! – if you’re not interested in partaking in the show portion, you’re still welcome to join us for free and just cruise on in and enjoy the day! (You can bring your car and hang out for free, only those who pay the entree fee will get the window card and have the ability to win!) *** This is new this year so don’t be disturbed, we want you to bring your cars/trucks/bikes regardless!
2) In attempts to make the show a little more family/community friendly we will be having a limited amount of vendors on site selling local products! We will have vendors selling fresh squeezed lemonade and limeade as well as face painters and so much more!!! – Vendor spaces are $30 and we’ve got about 10 spaces remaining! Please message the shop, or Jacob Smith Directly! PLEASE understand that because spaces are limited we’re going to do our absolute best to provide a broad spectrum of vendors without too much overlap!
3) PORTA POTTY 😂🤣 While we will still have access to the pavilion bathrooms like we’ve had every year, This year we will be renting 1 or 2 to place a little closer to the event to provide guests a little more comfort. It’s going to be an awesome time, and we can’t wait to see y’all there! REMEMBER, this is a community event for all to enjoy so PLEASE SHARE & TAG EVERYONE to spread the word! Especially the “Car People” in your lives! If you’re apart of a local car group/club, we’d love to have you!
We’ve got access to the grass lot as well as the paved lot so there is plenty of space!!
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We’re sticking with highlighting outdoor events until Covid levels get a bit lower. The weather is looking good for being outside so bonus.
Kickers vs. Tormenta at City Stadium June 4th, Gates 5 PM KO 6:30 PM, Tickets $10-$25
The Kickers just played on Wednesday and scored three goals in the first half. The second half wasn’t as exciting but I’m hoping for more of the same on Saturday.Plus they have a special deal for you and your pup.
The Richmond Kickers host South Georgia Tormenta FC and are celebrating Dog Days of Summer sponsored by Impawsible Pups. Visit them at ImpawsiblePups.com
We encourage all of our fans to bring their dogs to City Stadium for our June 4th game. We hope to fill the stadium with all of our furry friends for a fun-filled night. Impawsible Pups will have a dog play area set up inside the gates for your pups to have some fun. Special Merchandise: We will be selling Kickers bandanas and dog collars at our merchandise trailer during the game. Happy Hour Special: From 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. enjoy the $5 special on 16 oz Heineken!
Come watch the Kickers face off against South Georgia Tormenta FC for the first time this year. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. Kickoff is set for 6:30 p.m. Fans are encouraged to purchase their tickets in advance to save $5 on matchday pricing and to ensure quick entrance into the stadium upon arrival. GET TICKETS HERE: https://bit.ly/37ZEpoq
Mile of Music at Forest Hill Park June 4th, 2-4 PM
Take a walk in Forest Hill Park and listen to the Richmond Symphony. Woodwinds in the wood.
Over the course of two hours, Mile of Music will have several performing groups from the Richmond Symphony set-up along an approximate 1-mile route within the beautiful Forest Hill Park. At this free event, you can take your time to enjoy some music and movement from 2-4pm!
Block Party at the Richmond SPCA June 4th, 1-6 PM, Tickets are $8 before the event, $10 at the gate, and free for children 12 and under
I’m not a dog owner but I’m a big lover of the beasts and thankful for all the work that Richmond SPCA does on their behalf. If you are as well this is a great way to show your love and you’ll have a good time as well.
Twenty years ago, the Richmond SPCA boldly adopted a no-kill operating model and pledged to save the life of every healthy and treatably sick or injured homeless animal in our care. Saving thousands of lives while expanding our mission has been deeply rewarding work that we are eager to celebrate with our community. To that end, we invite animal lovers young and old to join us for a celebratory block party with a retro theme.
Hosted on the grounds of the Richmond SPCA, the day, presented by Moore Subaru will feature live music, beer/wine trucks, food trucks, special activities for animal lovers of all ages, and a variety of vendors in our pet-friendly marketplace. Join us for a fun celebration with a nostalgic vibe that takes you on a journey through time to remember the pop culture dominating your radio, CD player, television and closet 20 years ago.
Band line up: P2: 1-2 p.m. Paulo Franco & The Freightliners: 2:45-3:45 p.m. Sold Separately: 4:30-5:45 p.m. Our “Not the Mall” Marketplace, sponsored by ColonialWebb • Pretties and Papers • Breezzy’s Lemonade • Richmond SPCA’s Lora Robins Gift Shop • Stichmond • Diamonds and Dutch • The Dog Food Truck • All Fur Love Bakery • Toby Town • small BIG Dog naturals • The Virginia Axe Company • Croc Charms Unlimited • Carl Patow • Virginia Museum of Fine Arts • Richmond Animal League • Sew Enchanted • Pink Peony Designs • Kristen Murray Photography • Visual Arts Center of Richmond • Shes Crafty by Lucy B • The Richmond Kickers • Razzle and Dazzle Decor • Brittany Rose Petography • Partner Veterinary Urgent Care • Buff City Soap • Moondog Bakery • Richmond Ambulance Authority • Hanover Safe Place
Barkitecture 2022 at Mainline Brewery June 5th, 2-5PM, Free to Attend
Continuing with the I love dogs theme. Another dog focused event. I’m not ignoring cats, they’ll be there as well, I’m just showing them the same level of indifference that my own cat shows me.
Barkitecture is back! Join the Virginia Chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers for a day of paws and pints and help us raise money for some animals in need! Come by to see custom built dog houses, kitty condos and custom dog accessories designed by local creatives, designers and architects and vote for your favorite. This ASID Virginia fundraiser brings the community together in support of our local designers and adoptable animals! There will also be food trucks, face-painting, a pet photo booth, games and raffles! Fun for the whole family, including the fur-babies. A percentage of the proceeds from this event will be donated to Richmond Animal Care and Control!
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