Looking for things to do in RVA this week? Zydeco, soul, New Orleans jazz, Jackson Ward, hip-hop and gospel lead the October 26–November 1 calendar.
Run Richmond 16.19 marks its fifth-anniversary weekend with a transformative three-day convergence of distance running, living history, and community dialogue. Discover how moving through Richmond’s most historic corridors offers an immersive journey across 400 years of Black history and resilience.
After 27 years of serving Richmond’s young artists, ART 180 will close in August 2026, citing long term financial strain and structural challenges. Its final months will focus on honoring its legacy and preparing the next generation to carry the work forward.
Jackson Ward stands as one of the most influential Black neighborhoods in American history—once a thriving center of business and culture known as “Black Wall Street,” later divided by highway construction, and now at the center of Richmond’s ongoing efforts to reconcile past and future.
