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SUMMARY:8th Annual RVA East End Festival
DESCRIPTION:A Free Community Celebration of Music & Arts Supporting Richmond Public Schools \n\n\n\n\n\nCelebrate the vibrant rhythm and creativity of Richmond at the 8th Annual RVA East End Festival! This free\, family-friendly outdoor cultural festival brings together world-class headliners\, local legends\, and talented Richmond Public Schools (RPS) students for an unforgettable day of live music\, food\, and community fellowship at the historic 17th Street Market. \n\n\n\nAll proceeds collected via the on-site “Bucket Brigade” and online donations directly fund musical instruments\, visual arts equipment\, concert attire\, and performing arts spaces across nine East End Richmond Public Schools through the RPS Education Foundation. \n\n\n\n11:00 AM – Opening Ceremony & National Anthem\n\n\n\n\nPerformers: Richmond Police Department Community Band\n\n\n\nFeatured Soloist: Destin Scott (9th-grade student\, Franklin Military Academy)\n\n\n\nThe Vibe: Civic pride and community tradition.\n\n\n\nSignificance: Ninth-grader Destin Scott opens the day\, establishing the festival’s core mission: elevating youth achievement from the start.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRPS All City Band – Courtesy of RVA East End Festival\n\n\n\n11:30 AM – 12:30 PM – RPS East End Student Showcase\n\n\n\n\nPerformers: Elementary\, middle\, and high school students from across the East End and Richmond including\n\n–The Richmond Public Schools All-City Band\n\n\n\n–The Bellevue Elementary Choir\n\n\n\n–The Armstrong High School Dance Team\n\n\n\n–And More…..\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Vibe: Pure energy\, emerging talent\, and the future of Richmond music.\n\n\n\nSignificance: Directed by local music educators—including alumni who grew up in these exact schools—students gain real-world experience performing on a professional festival stage with full production.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n1:00 PM – 1:45 PM – Richmond Symphony\n\n\n\n\nGenre: Classical / Symphonic Pops\n\n\n\nThe Vibe: Grand\, sweeping\, and collaborative.\n\n\n\nSignificance: A foundational festival partner since 2016\, the Richmond Symphony brings its full regional orchestra out of traditional concert halls directly into Shockoe Bottom\, underscoring that classical music belongs to the entire community.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2:00 PM – 2:45 PM – No BS! Brass Band\n\n\n\n\nGenre: High-Energy Brass / Funk / New Orleans Second-Line Fusion\n\n\n\nThe Vibe: Heavy low-end rumble\, polyrhythmic grooves\, and hard-hitting horn arrangements.\n\n\n\nSignificance: Founded in Richmond\, this powerhouse ensemble fuses New Orleans street brass with funk\, jazz\, and rock\, rattling the 17th Street Market pavement with infectious rhythm.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n3:00 PM – 3:45 PM – Lenny Holmes & The Forever Band\n\n\n\n\nGenre: Funk / Soul / Rock & Blues\n\n\n\nThe Vibe: Soulful guitar mastery and vintage showmanship.\n\n\n\nSignificance: Led by Grammy-nominated guitarist\, singer\, and producer Lenny Holmes\, this veteran ensemble brings decades of touring polish\, deep blues-rock grooves\, and sharp stage presence.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n4:00 PM – 4:45 PM – The Dap Mallory Band\n\n\n\n\nGenre: Classic R&B / Soul / Party Anthems\n\n\n\nThe Vibe: Timeless\, dance-floor-packing soul.\n\n\n\nSignificance: A staple of the regional live circuit\, The Dap Mallory Band delivers tight medleys across golden eras of soul and R&B\, keeping the crowd on their feet.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n5:00 PM – 5:45 PM – James “Saxsmo” Gates\n\n\n\n\nGenre: Contemporary Jazz / Hard Bop / Improvisation\n\n\n\nThe Vibe: Expressive\, sophisticated\, and technically brilliant jazz storytelling.\n\n\n\nSignificance: A 7-time Grammy-nominated saxophonist and renowned educator\, Gates represents the pinnacle of Virginia’s Black jazz lineage\, delivering profound melodic phrasing and virtuoso improvisation.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n6:00 PM – 6:45 PM – Sounds Funny Band\n\n\n\n\nGenre: Modern R&B / Neo-Soul / Hip-Hop\n\n\n\nThe Vibe: Contemporary urban bounce and lush vocal harmonies.\n\n\n\nSignificance: Closing out the festival\, Sounds Funny Band weaves modern soul melodies over tight hip-hop and funk rhythm pockets for a high-energy finale.
URL:https://theculturalcurrent.com/event/8th-annual-rva-east-end-festival/
LOCATION:17th Street Market\, 100 N 17th St\, Richmond\, Virginia\, 23219\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Concert,Family-Friendly,Featured,Festival,For Educators,For Students,Performance,Richmond Events
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SUMMARY:Hull Street Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION:Photo by Charles Criscuolo\n\n\n\nThe Hull Street Festival returns to Richmond on Saturday\, September 26\, bringing a full day of music\, food\, local businesses and family-friendly activities to the Hull Street Corridor. \n\n\n\nRunning from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.\, the free community festival celebrates Richmond’s diverse culture while creating a platform for local entrepreneurs\, artists\, food vendors\, nonprofits and small businesses. \n\n\n\nVisitors can spend the day exploring vendors\, enjoying food and music\, connecting with community organizations and supporting businesses and creatives from across the Richmond area. \n\n\n\nThe festival is designed as an all-ages gathering\, making it an opportunity for families and neighbors to experience the culture and community surrounding the Hull Street Corridor. \n\n\n\nKnow Before You Go\n\n\n\nWhen: Saturday\, Sept. 26\, 2026\, 11 a.m.–7 p.m.Where: Hull Street Corridor\, 1417 1/2 Hull Street\, Richmond\, VA 23224Cost: FreeFamily-friendly: Yes
URL:https://theculturalcurrent.com/event/hull-street-festival-2026/
LOCATION:Hull Street Corridor\, 1417 Hull Street\, Richmond\, Virginia\, 23224\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Community Event,Family + Kids,Family-Friendly,Festivals + Celebrations,Food + Drink,Markets + Shopping,Music,Richmond Events
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SUMMARY:Mountainfilm on Tour brings outdoor films and activities to Henrico’s Dorey Park
DESCRIPTION:Mountainfilm on Tour Henrico Flyer\n\n\n\nHenrico County will bring an evening of outdoor films\, recreation and community activities to Dorey Park on Saturday\, Sept. 26\, as Mountainfilm on Tour makes a stop in Central Virginia. \n\n\n\nThe free event runs from 4 to 9 p.m. at Dorey Park\, 2999 Darbytown Road. Before the films begin\, visitors can explore community vendors\, food trucks and outdoor activities from 4 to 6 p.m. \n\n\n\nScheduled activities include skateboarding with RVA Skate\, skimboarding with Skim Milk\, an archery range operated by The Luck Group and paddling with RVA Paddlesports. \n\n\n\nCourtesy of Herico Recreation and Parks\n\n\n\nDorey Park is also home to one of Henrico County’s disc golf courses\, giving visitors another activity to try during the afternoon. Guests looking for a quieter break from the action can visit a sensory-safe space provided by Glamping RVA. \n\n\n\nFood will be available for purchase throughout the event. Organizers recommend picking up food during the transition between the afternoon activities and film screenings to avoid missing the program. \n\n\n\nCourtesy of Henrico Recreation and Parks\n\n\n\nMountainfilm originated in Telluride\, Colorado\, where its annual festival brings together filmmakers\, athletes\, environmentalists\, artists\, authors and others around documentary storytelling focused on adventure\, culture and the natural world. Mountainfilm on Tour brings selections from the festival to audiences in communities around the country and internationally. \n\n\n\nHenrico’s stop is part of the 2026 Mountainfilm on Tour schedule and will feature a selection of documentaries curated for the local event. \n\n\n\nA trailer and additional event information are available through Henrico County Recreation & Parks.
URL:https://theculturalcurrent.com/event/mountainfilm-on-tour-brings-outdoor-films-and-activities-to-henricos-dorey-park/
LOCATION:Dory Park\, 2999 Darbytown Rd\, Henrico\, Virginia\, 23231\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Community Event,Family + Kids,Family-Friendly,Film + Screenings,Outdoors + Recreation
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ORGANIZER;CN="Henrico Recreation & Parks":MAILTO:recandparks@henrico.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T113000
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SUMMARY:2nd Street Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION:A 2nd Street Festival banner hangs along a street in Richmond\, Virginia\, ahead of the annual festival celebrating Black culture\, music\, food and community in the historic Jackson Ward neighborhood. Photo by M. T. Bostic/The Cultural Current\n\n\n\nRichmond’s 2nd Street Festival returns to historic Jackson Ward on October 3–4\, 2026\, for its 38th year celebrating the neighborhood’s culture\, music\, and history. \n\n\n\nThe free\, two-day festival transforms an eight-block stretch of North 2nd Street into a community celebration featuring three stages of live music\, Artists Row\, a marketplace\, food vendors\, a Kidz Zone and the Richmond Metropolitan Antique Car Club. \n\n\n\nThe festival honors Jackson Ward’s legacy as the historic heart of Richmond’s African American community and the era when 2nd Street was widely known as the “Harlem of the South.” \n\n\n\nAcclaimed R&B artist Stokley headlines the Waverly R. Crawley Main Stage on Saturday\, October 3\, performing at 5:50 p.m. The former lead vocalist of Mint Condition has built a career spanning R&B\, soul and funk\, both with the group and as a solo artist. \n\n\n\nOn Sunday\, Richmond saxophonist\, songwriter and producer J. Plunky Branch and his band\, Plunky & Oneness\, close the Main Stage with a 5 p.m. performance. Branch has spent more than five decades blending jazz\, funk\, R&B\, house and go-go while maintaining deep roots in Richmond’s music community. \n\n\n\nBeyond the Main Stage\, the festival features performances on the Joe Kennedy Jr. Jazz Stage and Eggleston Hotel Community Stage\, along with local artists\, dancers\, spoken-word performers and community groups. \n\n\n\nVisitors can also explore Artists Row and the festival marketplace\, enjoy food from festival vendors\, participate in family activities at the Kidz Zone and take free guided walking tours exploring the history of Jackson Ward. \n\n\n\nFestival Hours \n\n\n\nSaturday\, October 3: 11:30 a.m.–7 p.m.Sunday\, October 4: Noon–6 p.m. \n\n\n\nLocation \n\n\n\nHistoric Jackson WardNorth 2nd Street between East Broad and East Jackson streetsRichmond\, VA 23219 \n\n\n\nAdmission is free. Food\, beverages and merchandise will be available for purchase. \n\n\n\nThe festival takes place rain or shine. Folding chairs are recommended for enjoying stage performances. Pets are not permitted except for service animals.
URL:https://theculturalcurrent.com/event/2nd-street-festival-2026/2026-10-03/
LOCATION:Historic Jackson Ward\, 401 N 2nd St\, Richmond\, Virginia\, 23219\, United States Minor Outlying Islands
CATEGORIES:Family + Kids,Family-Friendly,Festivals + Celebrations,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261004T160000
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SUMMARY:Soulful Sunday 2026 - CANCELED
DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER. \n\n\n\nHenrico County Recreation & Parks will host Soulful Sunday 2026\, an afternoon celebrating African American cultural traditions through dance\, gospel\, jazz and community activities. The program features African dance by Ezibu Muntu\, gospel music from The Cousins of City Church\, line dancing with Alma and jazz saxophonist James “Saxsmo” Gates. DJ Blu will provide music throughout the afternoon. \n\n\n\nPhoto by Mycah Richardson\n\n\n\nThe event also includes cultural and craft activities\, an Ezibu Muntu drumming demonstration\, community vendors and food trucks. A Kids Zone will feature inflatables\, a game truck\, train and lawn games. \n\n\n\n\nCourtesy of Henrico Recreation and Parks\n\n\n\nCourtesy of Henrico Recreation and Parks\n\n\n\nCourtesy of Henrico Recreation and Parks\n\n\n\n\nStage schedule: DJ Blu opens at 4 p.m.; Ezibu Muntu performs at 4:15 p.m.; The Cousins take the stage at 5 p.m.; line dancing begins at 5:30 p.m.; and James “Saxsmo” Gates performs from 6 to 6:45 p.m.\, followed by DJ Blu and freestyle dancing through 7 p.m. \n\n\n\nOrganizer: Henrico County Recreation & ParksInformation: (804) 501-7275Event page: Soulful Sunday 2026 — Henrico County
URL:https://theculturalcurrent.com/event/soulful-sunday-2026/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Community,Community Event,Family + Kids,Family-Friendly,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261023T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261023T200000
DTSTAMP:20261018T224853Z
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SUMMARY:4th Friday Art Shows and Opening Reception @ Art Works!
DESCRIPTION:Join us on October 23rd\, 2026\, from 6–8 p.m. for the exciting opening reception of our new exhibits at Art Works. Meet the talented artists\, enjoy live music\, refreshments\, and libations sponsored by RVA Thriving Artists\, and celebrate another vibrant season of creativity and community. Embrace the Halloween spirit by dressing up in your favorite costume and join us for an unforgettable evening as we unveil our latest art exhibits. Immerse yourself works by Sky Dai\, Johnye Bennett\, Lew Lott\, Carol Gruppé and Unmask curated by Susan Vaughan. The All Media Show features art by local artists. The Bridge Project will continue exhibiting Nathan Hosmer Nevarez until November 30th. Don’t miss out on this night of art and enchantment! \nThis event is free and open to the public\, with convenient\, free parking available. Exhibits will remain on view through November 14th\, 2026 (unless otherwise noted). Carol Gruppé will remain up until October 31st. Also see 80+ working artist studios.
URL:https://theculturalcurrent.com/event/4th-friday-art-shows-and-opening-reception-art-works/
LOCATION:Art Works Inc\, 320 Hull Street\, Richmond\, VA\, 23224\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,Community Event,Family-Friendly
ORGANIZER;CN="Art Works Inc.":MAILTO:jessie@artworksrva.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261025T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261025T180000
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SUMMARY:Weinstein JCC 80th Anniversary Block Party
DESCRIPTION:#image_title #attachment_caption\n\n\n\nThe Weinstein JCC will mark eight decades in RVA with a free community block party featuring live music\, family activities\, food\, fitness activities and more. \n\n\n\nThe Weinstein JCC 80th Anniversary Block Party takes place Sunday\, Oct. 25\, from 3–6 p.m. at the Carole and Marcus Weinstein Jewish Community Center on Monument Avenue. The celebration is free and open to everyone\, and JCC membership is not required. \n\n\n\nPlans include live entertainment from Susan Greenbaum\, children’s activities and family fun\, food and refreshments\, pool and fitness activities\, local vendors\, community organizations and programs from the JCC. \n\n\n\nThe anniversary celebration will also recognize 80 Community Champions who have contributed to the JCC and the broader community. Guests can participate in an interactive community quilting project celebrating the people\, programs and memories connected to the organization’s eight-decade history. \n\n\n\nFounded in 1946\, the JCC originally opened on Idlewood Avenue before expanding its membership to the broader community and moving to its current Monument Avenue location in 1959. The block party is part of a yearlong celebration marking the organization’s 80th anniversary. \n\n\n\nAdditional activities and entertainment are expected to be announced closer to the event.
URL:https://theculturalcurrent.com/event/weinstein-jcc-80th-anniversary-block-party/
LOCATION:Carole and Marcus Weinstein Jewish Community Center\, 5403 Monument Ave.\, Richmond\, Virginia\, 23226\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Community Event,Family + Kids,Family-Friendly
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