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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Weinstein JCC Announces 2026-2027 Arts + Ideas Season: Cultural Events & Highlights in Richmond
The cultural landscape of Richmond, VA, is set to be enriched and enlivened as the Weinstein JCC proudly unveils its much-anticipated 2026-2027 Arts + Ideas Season. This vibrant collection of events promises a captivating blend of performing arts, visual arts, film, culinary experiences, and compelling discussions, all designed to foster community and celebrate Jewish culture….
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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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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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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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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…
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Butcher Brown and Nicholas Payton Reimagine Jazz History on A Supreme Blue
Richmond collective Butcher Brown joins Nicholas Payton on A Supreme Blue, an ambitious reinterpretation of Miles Davis’ Kind of Blue and John Coltrane’s A Love Supreme that bridges jazz history and contemporary innovation.
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Richmond Jazz & Music Festival Announces 2026 Lineup Featuring Erykah Badu, Lupe Fiasco, and Noname
The Richmond Jazz & Music Festival returns August 8–9, 2026 with performances from Erykah Badu, Lupe Fiasco, Free Nationals, Noname, Doug E. Fresh, Samara Joy, and more in a lineup that spans jazz, soul, hip-hop, and funk.
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Erykah Badu — The Cultural Architect Headlining Richmond Jazz & Music Festival 2026
Erykah Badu’s headlining appearance at Richmond Jazz & Music Festival 2026 brings one of modern Black music’s most influential and genre-defying artists to Maymont.
