Richmond’s best arts and cultural events in one place

Weekly picks for art + cultural experiences in Richmond—perfect for any kind of date or solo adventure!

Our top 3 picks for the week:


Richmond Folk Festival
Sep
27
to Sep 29

Richmond Folk Festival

The Richmond Folk Festival is one of Virginia’s biggest and most beloved events, attracting visitors from across the country to the heart of downtown Richmond’s historic riverfront. This FREE three-day celebration began as the National Folk Festival and has since become a Richmond tradition.

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Richmond International Film Festival
Sep
24
to Sep 29

Richmond International Film Festival

RIFF, one of the largest international competitive film festivals in the Mid-Atlantic, brings more than 150 cutting edge film premiers to Richmond plus nightly local, national and international music performances, panels and Q&As, the red carpet awards, mixers, and more all of which usher the spirit of Hollywood into RVA.

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Richmond Ballet Presents Studio Finale
Sep
21

Richmond Ballet Presents Studio Finale

Grab your tickets and your sense of nostalgia, because Richmond Ballet is giving the Studio Theatre the send-off it deserves. This space has been the backdrop for countless extraordinary choreographers, including the fabulous Ma Cong. And what better way to bid farewell than with a little world premiere magic?

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"Best In Show"
Sep
20

"Best In Show"

What happens when Richmond's best artists turn their talents to the city’s most adorable pups? Enter Best in Show at Pamplemousse Gallery, where quirk meets creativity in a playful tribute to our four-legged friends. It's a celebration of art, dogs, and everything we love about this city—all in one fabulous exhibition.

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Silent Book Club
Sep
19

Silent Book Club

So, you promised yourself you’d read more and meet new people this year? Well, here's your chance to check both off the list in one go. Enter: the Silent Book Club phenomenon. It's socializing for introverts and bibliophiles alike.

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Richmond Night Market
Sep
14

Richmond Night Market

The Richmond Night Market is this open-air market that happens every 2nd Saturday, in Richmond, VA and it’s seriously one of my favorite things to do in the city. Great music, a lineup of awesome food trucks, and rows of local artisans selling the coolest handmade stuff.

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Witching Hour at Reveler
Sep
13
to Sep 14

Witching Hour at Reveler

Something wicked (and delicious) this way comes... Révéler invites you to an after-hours adventure Richmond rarely offers—boos and booze! Four spine-chilling tales from the masters of the macabre, paired with eerily perfect cocktails.

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Take Me to Your Garden: An Exhibition of Art by the Middle East Diasporas
Sep
6

Take Me to Your Garden: An Exhibition of Art by the Middle East Diasporas

This exhibition opens at Gallery 5 as part of First Fridays in the Arts District. First Fridays is a monthly celebration of local cultural communities via galleries, eateries, businesses, non-profit orgs, +, in Richmond's Arts District and beyond. Stroll the area for numerous gallery openings happening at the same time.

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Check out what’s happening this week in each category:

Scroll right in each genre to see this week’s hand selected events. Events are “free and open to the public” except those with “Buy Tix” button.

Exhibitions (Visual Art)

Comedy

Festivals & Art Markets

Film

Literary Events

Music

Performing Arts

Special Events

Workshops + Classes

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