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SUMMARY:Brunch on the Plaza ft David Banner Live
DESCRIPTION:Think backyard cookout meets family reunion.\n\n\nIt’s more than brunch—it’s a vibe! Join us at Midtown Green for UnlockingRVA’s Brunch on the Plaza\, where a backyard cookout meets a family reunion. Bring the whole crew\, this all-ages event is family-friendly\, packed with good food\, great music\, and even better vibes! NO 10X10 TENTS ALLOWED FOR THIS DATE \n🍴 What to Expect: \n\nDelicious eats from local food trucks\nDJ Rayvon spinning the tracks ft. live performance by David Banner\nLaid-back cookout vibes perfect for connecting with family and friends\nNO 10X10 TENTS ALLOWED FOR THIS DATE\nMeet & Greet add-on available for $75. Photos will take place AFTER performance. \n\nWhat Is Allowed Onsite: \n-lawn chairs & blankets \n-tables \n-outside food and beverages (incl alcohol) \n–NO 10X10 TENTS ALLOWED FOR THIS DATE \nFAQ’s \nGates open at 3pm. Early entry is not permitted. \nPortable restrooms will be available on-site. \nNo illegal substances\, illicit goods\, fireworks\, weapons\, firearms\, knives\, laser pointers\, or other prohibited items. Violators may be removed and subject to prosecution. \nNo grills\, smokers\, propane tanks\, fryers\, open flames\, or outdoor cooking equipment are permitted. \nParking is available in nearby parking decks and at various free street parking locations surrounding the Plaza. \nTickets are valid only for the purchased event date and may not be transferred to a future event. \nAdmission tickets include entry to the event only; food\, beverages\, and vendor purchases are sold separately. \nChildren ages 15 and under are admitted free when accompanied by a parent or guardian.
URL:https://theculturalcurrent.com/event/brunch-on-the-plaza-ft-david-banner-live/
LOCATION:Midtown Green\, 2401 West Leigh Street\, Richmond\, VA\, 23220\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Performance,Richmond Events
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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:The Black Girl Market: Richmond’s Girls’ Day Out
DESCRIPTION:Where Community\, Culture & Commerce Meet\n\n\nThe Black Girl Market is Richmond’s quarterly girls’ day out\, cultural marketplace\, and love letter to Black womanhood. \nBuilt by Black women\, powered by Black women\, and created for everyone who celebrates us\, The Black Girl Market brings together shopping\, music\, beauty\, wellness\, food\, photo moments\, giveaways\, and community in one unforgettable experience. \nThis is not your average pop-up. \nIt is a full-sensory marketplace where you can discover curated Black woman-owned brands across fashion\, beauty\, wellness\, home\, lifestyle\, and more. Come shop with intention\, meet the women behind the brands\, enjoy live experiences\, connect with community\, and spend the day in a room that feels like joy\, sisterhood\, and celebration. \nExpect:• Curated Black woman-owned vendors• Beauty\, wellness\, and lifestyle experiences such as complimentary Beauty Bar Refresh\, create your own signature fragrance\, get fitted for custom waistbeads\, or experience Mama K’s Hair Tea with a hair demo.• Music by DJ Statistics\, Your Auntie’s Fav DJ\, good food\, and good energy all day• Photo moments and interactive activations such as permenant jewelry\, piercings\, and more!• Prizes all throughout the day so plan to stay awhile and WIN!• A room full of women who feel like cousins\, friends\, and community \nDiscover a variety of brands including: \n\nUneek Kandlez\nSharde’ and Co\nLuvNBeaut\nLove & Intimacy 101\, LLC\nThe Woo Princess\nSelecTaste\nRenewal Counseling and Consultation Services\nPinkRx Piercings LLC\nMindful Reign\nNatural Girl World\nThe K Collection\nLaMarNee Beauty\nCraft Crazee\nFear Less\nVerle’ Beauty\nSpoken Elephant\nHampton Haven\nMy Fabulous Butterfly\nAaryn J’oel Beauty\nPhany Cakes\nKakes Couture\nJust Bailey\nMama K’s Hair Tea\nCarry Her\nAstor Clothing\nMimi’s Sweet Thangs\nCoalition Properties Group\nA. Nicole Fashions\nDuchess Designz\n\nThe first 50 guests to arrive at the event will receive our Exclusive TBGM Swag Bag filled with samples and special offers from our Swag Bag Partners including Body Butter Bakery\, DOPEaMine Earrings\, BOHO Studio\, and more! \nChildren enter for FREE and are invited to enjoy our new Little Market\, where they can create\, discover\, and shop with their very own Little Market Bucks. It’s an interactive\, hands-on experience designed to spark creativity\, confidence\, and a little independence\, all while teaching the importance of shopping small and local. \nAll are welcome\, because celebrating Black women is for everybody. \nBring your girls. Bring your mama. Bring the babies. But most of all\, bring yourself. You deserve a day that feels this good!
URL:https://theculturalcurrent.com/event/the-black-girl-market-richmonds-girls-day-out/
LOCATION:The Workshop by T&D\, 1400 Mactavish Avenue\, Richmond\, VA\, 23230\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Markets + Shopping,Richmond Events
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SUMMARY:Cher
DESCRIPTION:Turning Back Time\n\n\n\n\n\nCher. One name\, 60 years\, and a body of work that has touched hearts\, defined generations\, and stood the test of time. She has sold 140 million records worldwide\, won an Oscar\, and become the only solo artist with a No. 1 hit in each of the last seven decades. Throughout her career\, she has paved the way for women and all people to live boldly\, speak their truth\, and have the courage to be exactly who they are. The fierce\, unstoppable artist will share the stories\, lessons\, and philosophy behind a life that has never once been inhibited by what others expected. \n\n\n\nFormat: Conversation with Audience Q&A
URL:https://theculturalcurrent.com/event/cher/
LOCATION:Altria Theater\, 6 N. Laurel Street\, Richmond\, Virginia\, 233220\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Lectures,Richmond Events
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SUMMARY:Saving Our Youth Winter Gala
DESCRIPTION:Saving Our Youth VA will host its Winter Gala on Saturday\, Dec. 5\, bringing community members together for an evening supporting the organization’s youth development and mentorship programs. \n\n\n\nThe gala will feature keynote speaker Daphne Maxwell Reid\, along with dinner and silent and live auctions. Proceeds will support Saving Our Youth VA’s programs and services for young people. \n\n\n\nFounded in 2009\, Saving Our Youth VA works to provide Virginia youth with developmental resources\, mentorship and a supportive environment for personal growth. The Richmond-based nonprofit’s programs are designed to help young people recognize their potential\, build skills and prepare for their futures.
URL:https://theculturalcurrent.com/event/saving-our-youth-winter-gala/
LOCATION:Flo and Tony Guzman Community Center\, 5200 Fitzhugh Ave.\, Richmond\, Virginia\, 23230\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Richmond Events
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