Gary Owen Brings the No Hard Feelings Tour to RVA
Comedian Gary Owen brings his No Hard Feelings Tour to Richmond’s Carpenter Theatre on Oct. 2, bringing more than two decades of stand-up, film and television experience to the stage.
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Standing in the Shade of a 20-Year Tree: How the RVA East End Festival Transformed Arts Education in Richmond
Twenty years after a quiet crisis sparked a neighborhood arts revolution, the RVA East End Festival returns to Richmond’s historic 17th Street Market on September 26, 2026. Discover how two decades of community advocacy raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for public school arts programs, brought the Richmond Symphony and brass legends to Shockoe Bottom, and saw former students return as music educators leading the next generation.
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Luck Stone’s 4th Annual Run the Rock 5K Rockville: Conquer the Quarry for Goochland Sheriff’s Foundation
Lace up for a one-of-a-kind adventure at Luck Stone’s fourth annual Run the Rock 5K on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at the Rockville Plant. Conquer challenging gravel terrain and take in stunning quarry views while enjoying a full morning of family-friendly entertainment, local food trucks, and kids’ activities—all to benefit the Goochland Sheriff’s Foundation.
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Beyond the Marble: Confronting the Contested Memory of George Washington at Virginia Museum of History and Culture
Historian John Garrison Marks visits the Virginia Museum of History & Culture on Sept. 24 to unpack two centuries of contested narratives surrounding George Washington, chattel slavery at Mount Vernon, and the ongoing fight by descendant communities to reshape American historical memory.
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Richmond Folk Festival 2026: Celebrating Global Traditions, Reinvented & Free
Returning to the downtown riverfront from October 9–11, 2026, the free Richmond Folk Festival proves that tradition is far from frozen in time. Across six dynamic stages on Brown’s Island, master artists—from Héctor “Coco” Barez’s electrified Puerto Rican bomba and the Chuck Brown Band’s 50th-anniversary go-go beats to Tradition-ILL’s Indigenous hip-hop/powwow fusion—boldly reinvent ancestral arts for a vibrant, modern celebration of global culture.
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Run Richmond 16.19: Cultural Run Through 400 Years of Black History in Richmond, VA
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.
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Richmond Comedy and Music Festival 2026: Laugh & Groove with Micah ‘Bam Bam’ White
Get ready to mark your calendars for an unforgettable evening of side-splitting laughter and soulful rhythms! The Richmond Comedy and Music Festival is returning in 2026, promising a vibrant celebration of entertainment that perfectly captures the spirit of Richmond events. This multi-disciplinary extravaganza brings together top-tier comedy and fantastic musical performances for a night out…
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Nunsense Musical in Glen Allen: Henrico Theatre Company Performances & Tickets
Get ready to laugh until your habits fall off! The beloved musical comedy, Nunsense, is set to kick off the Henrico Theatre Company’s 47th season with a side-splitting run at the Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen. Prepare for a heavenly dose of humor as the Little Sisters of Hoboken take the stage for a…
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Threads of Hope: Inside Sisters Project Peru’s “Woven in Color” Exhibition
In the high-altitude Andean community of Huacahuasi, Peru, textiles are far more than vibrant adornments—they are living archives of history, lineage, and community resilience. This August, Richmond audiences are invited to experience this rich heritage through a striking visual journey. Sisters Project Peru, a Richmond-rooted nonprofit initiative operating under FNE International, presents “Woven in Color,”…
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Event Spotlight: “Wildcards” Screening & Live Q&A with Wes Miller and Leon – Aug. 28 at 7 PM
Film enthusiasts and fans of sharp legal thrillers, mark your calendars for a premier cinematic evening in Central Virginia. On Wednesday, August 28, at 7:00 PM, The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen hosts an exclusive screening of the compelling courtroom drama Wildcards, followed immediately by a live, in-person Q&A session with acclaimed writer-director Wes…
