This Week in RVA: VUU Homecoming, Christian McBride Jazz Weekend and More | Oct. 19–25
RVA’s arts and culture calendar is especially strong this week, with Virginia Union University Homecoming taking over Northside, a three-day jazz weekend at the University of Richmond and two major R&B voices sharing the Altria Theater stage.
Here are seven events to consider for October 19–25.
Virginia Union University Homecoming
Monday, Oct. 19–Sunday, Oct. 25 | Virginia Union University and other locations
VUU Homecoming continues all week under the theme “Built by Union, Powered by Legacy.” Tuesday includes the naming ceremony and grand opening of the William A. & Pamela K. Royall Fine Arts Building and VUU Museum. Friday brings Yard Fest and a step show featuring Zeddy Will. Tailgating begins at 8 a.m. Saturday before VUU faces Shaw University at 1 p.m. at Hovey Field.
Read The Current’s VUU Homecoming guide for the schedule, ticket details and parking information.
Erin Lunsford on Shockoe Sessions Live!
Tuesday, Oct. 20 | 7:30 p.m. | In Your Ear Studios, 1813 E. Broad St., Richmond
Richmond singer-songwriter Erin Lunsford takes the stage for Shockoe Sessions Live!, the weekly concert series spotlighting RVA musicians.
Ruthie Foster
Tuesday, Oct. 20 | 8 p.m. | The Tin Pan, 8982 Quioccasin Road, Richmond
Grammy Award-winning singer Ruthie Foster brings her blend of soul, roots and blues to The Tin Pan. The venue requires a $15 food-and-drink minimum per guest.
Paul Taylor
Thursday, Oct. 22 | 8 p.m. | The Tin Pan, 8982 Quioccasin Road, Richmond
Saxophonist Paul Taylor brings contemporary jazz and R&B to Richmond. The venue requires a $15 food-and-drink minimum per guest.
4th Friday Art Shows and Opening Reception
Friday, Oct. 23 | 6–8 p.m. | Art Works, 320 Hull St., Richmond | Free
Art Works opens its latest exhibitions with a free Fourth Friday reception in Manchester.
Anthony Hamilton and Raheem DeVaughn
Friday, Oct. 23 | 8 p.m. | Altria Theater, 6 N. Laurel St., Richmond
Anthony Hamilton and Raheem DeVaughn bring an evening of soul and R&B to Altria Theater. Doors open one hour before showtime.
Official event details and tickets
Christian McBride Jazz Weekend
Friday, Oct. 23–Sunday, Oct. 25 | Camp Concert Hall, Modlin Center for the Arts, University of Richmond
The weekend opens Friday with vocalist Tyreek McDole at 7:30 p.m. Saturday features Lakecia Benjamin & Phoenix at 5 p.m. and Cory Henry & The Funk Apostles at 7:30 p.m. Chief Adjuah performs Sunday at 5 p.m. The closing Christian McBride & Ursa Major performance is sold out.
- Tyreek McDole — Friday
- Lakecia Benjamin & Phoenix — Saturday
- Cory Henry & The Funk Apostles — Saturday
- Chief Adjuah — Sunday
- Christian McBride & Ursa Major — Sunday, sold out
Weekend Update: More Events for October 23–25
Thursday’s calendar check surfaced four additional events worth considering for the weekend.
Gallery5 Jazz Night with the Seth Morrissey Jazz Trio
Friday, Oct. 23 | 7–11 p.m. | Gallery5, 200 W. Marshall St., Richmond
Gallery5 adds another live-jazz option to Friday night in Jackson Ward. Standing-room admission is free, with donations appreciated. Reserved seating is available through the event ticket page.
RUN RVA: A ’90s and 2000s Hip-Hop Party
Saturday, Oct. 24 | 8 p.m.–1 a.m. | Uptown Alley, 6101 Brad McNeer Parkway, Midlothian
RUN RVA returns with a night built around hip-hop from the 1990s and 2000s. Admission information is available through the event ticket page.
Dance Candy Band’s Tribute to Earth, Wind & Fire
Sunday, Oct. 25 | Doors open at 4 p.m.; showtime 4:45 p.m. | Acca Shriners’ Center, 1712 Bellevue Ave., Richmond
Richmond’s Dance Candy Band performs a tribute to Earth, Wind & Fire with a program drawing from R&B, funk, soul and jazz. The event is ticketed.
Official event details and tickets
Weinstein JCC 80th Anniversary Block Party
Sunday, Oct. 25 | 3–6 p.m. | Weinstein JCC, 5403 Monument Ave., Richmond | Free
The Weinstein JCC marks its 80th anniversary with a free community block party and family programming.
Find more live music, arts, community events and things to do in RVA on The Cultural Current Events calendar.
