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SUMMARY:Tony Rock
DESCRIPTION:Comedian\, Actor\, Producer Tony Rock is the hardest working man in show business. Born in the same Brooklyn Hospital where most of his eight brothers and sisters arrived into the world\, Tony was born laughing and it was quickly apparent that his big brother wasn’t going to be the only famous comedian in the family. Tony has proven to be one of television’s best hosts having played the role of ringleader on HBO’s weekly stand-up comedy series All Def Comedy\, NBA TV’s The Warm Up\, along with BET’s Black Card Revoked and Apollo Live\, all while co-starring in his first primetime network series – CBS’ Living Biblically. Performing stand-up comedy continues to be Tony’s first love and this year has proven no different.  You can see him on tour in 2018 as one of the featured acts on the Platinum Comedy Tour with Mike Epps\, The Festival Of Laughs with Comedienne Sommore\, and his own Tony Rock Live club tour!Outside of the lights-camera-action\, Tony works tirelessly as the founder of the MyROCK Diabetes Foundation\, a charity organization established in honor of his late father.
URL:https://theculturalcurrent.com/event/tony-rock/2026-06-07/
LOCATION:Funny Bone\, 11800 West Broad Street Suite 1090\, Richmond\, Virginia\, 23233\, United States
CATEGORIES:Standup Comedy
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SUMMARY:Brunch on the Plaza ft David Banner Live
DESCRIPTION:Think backyard cookout meets family reunion.It’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 🍴 What to Expect: Delicious eats from local food trucksDJ Rayvon spinning the tracks ft. live performance by David BannerLaid-back cookout vibes perfect for connecting with family and friendsNO 10X10 TENTS ALLOWED FOR THIS DATEMeet & Greet add-on available for $75. Photos will take place AFTER performance. What Is Allowed Onsite: -lawn chairs & blankets -tables -outside food and beverages (incl alcohol) –NO 10X10 TENTS ALLOWED FOR THIS DATE FAQ’s Gates open at 3pm. Early entry is not permitted. Portable restrooms will be available on-site. No illegal substances\, illicit goods\, fireworks\, weapons\, firearms\, knives\, laser pointers\, or other prohibited items. Violators may be removed and subject to prosecution. No grills\, smokers\, propane tanks\, fryers\, open flames\, or outdoor cooking equipment are permitted. Parking is available in nearby parking decks and at various free street parking locations surrounding the Plaza. Tickets are valid only for the purchased event date and may not be transferred to a future event. Admission tickets include entry to the event only; food\, beverages\, and vendor purchases are sold separately. Children 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:Paul Mecurio
DESCRIPTION:Paul Mecurio appearing at The Tin Pan in Richmond\, VABox Office: The Tin Pan charges lower fees for box office versus online sales. Our box office is open Tue-Sat 12PM-5PM. Please visit us during those hours or call 804-447-8189. Seating: We assign seats in order of when you purchase your tickets. All reservations are subject to a food and drink minimum of $15 per guest. Gratuity of 20% is automatically added to all food and beverage purchases.  Paul MecurioWebsite | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter PAUL MECURIO is an Emmy & Peabody Award winning comedian for his work on “The Late Show w/Stephen Colbert\,” “The Daily Show w/Jon Stewart\,” and “The Colbert Report.” PAUL makes recurring appearances on “The Late Show w/Stephen Colbert” (including his most recent “Late Show”appearance that brought down the house). Prior to that he was on staff as a performer/writer with “The Daily Show w/Jon Stewart” and worked on “The Colbert Report” helping those shows become household names. PAUL has also been on “The Tonight Show\,” had his own specials on Comedy Central and HBO and appears regularly on CNN\, MSNBC and Fox. He also co-hosts StarTalk w/Neil degrasse Tyson. As an actor PAUL can be seen in the films “Johnny and Clyde” starring Megan Fox and “Chuck” starring opposite Golden Globe Winner Liev Schreiber. PAUL created and stars in his hit\, incredibly unique Broadway show\, “Permission to Speak\,” directed by the legendary director Frank Oz. PAUL has an unlikely path to comedy. After graduating Georgetown Law School he worked as a lawyer and investment banker on Wall Street. He eventually left Wall Street for comedy after being hired by Jay Leno after a chance meeting with Jay. It’s a story that will blow you away. PAUL hosts his hit\, critically-acclaimed podcast\, “Inside Out w/Paul Mecurio” on iTunes\, Spotify\, iHeart\, and Audioboom. His A-list guests are at the pinnacle of the worlds of entertainment\, pop culture\, music\, politics\, science\, and sports and include … Paul McCartney\, Stephen Colbert\, Kevin Costner\, Bill Burr\, Kyra Sedgwick\, Bryan Cranston\, Spike Lee\, Kristin Chenoweth\, Billy Bob Thornton\, Judd Apatow\, Michael Strahan and Lewis Black. “Yes\, Paul Mecurio is a smart\, uproariously funny comedian\, but unlike most comedians he truly connects with the audience on a deeper\, emotional level\, so much so I found myself connected to those in the audience because of Paul! His show is more than just funny it’s transformational and connects people!” — Fox TV “Better than any fiction. Stories were genuine…yet unbelievable. I didn’t want the show to end so I’m going again and again.” — The Wall Street Journal “One of the quickest comedy minds in engaging the audience that I’ve ever seen\, surpassed only by his personal and observational razor sharp\, socially relevant material. All of this makes Paul a COMPLETE comedy package and one of the smartest\, most unique and hilarious comics working today.”  — The New York Post
URL:https://theculturalcurrent.com/event/paul-mecurio/
LOCATION:The Tin Pan\, 8982 Quioccasin Road\, Richmond\, VA\, 23229\, United States
CATEGORIES:Standup Comedy,Theater + Performance
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SUMMARY:8th Annual RVA East End Festival
DESCRIPTION:A Free Community Celebration of Music & Arts Supporting Richmond Public Schools Celebrate 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. All 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. 11:00 AM – Opening Ceremony & National AnthemPerformers: Richmond Police Department Community BandFeatured Soloist: Destin Scott (9th-grade student\, Franklin Military Academy)The Vibe: Civic pride and community tradition.Significance: Ninth-grader Destin Scott opens the day\, establishing the festival’s core mission: elevating youth achievement from the start.RPS All City Band – Courtesy of RVA East End Festival11:30 AM – 12:30 PM – RPS East End Student ShowcasePerformers: Elementary\, middle\, and high school students from across the East End and Richmond including–The Richmond Public Schools All-City Band–The Bellevue Elementary Choir–The Armstrong High School Dance Team–And More…..The Vibe: Pure energy\, emerging talent\, and the future of Richmond music.Significance: 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.1:00 PM – 1:45 PM – Richmond SymphonyGenre: Classical / Symphonic PopsThe Vibe: Grand\, sweeping\, and collaborative.Significance: 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.2:00 PM – 2:45 PM – No BS! Brass BandGenre: High-Energy Brass / Funk / New Orleans Second-Line FusionThe Vibe: Heavy low-end rumble\, polyrhythmic grooves\, and hard-hitting horn arrangements.Significance: 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.3:00 PM – 3:45 PM – Lenny Holmes & The Forever BandGenre: Funk / Soul / Rock & BluesThe Vibe: Soulful guitar mastery and vintage showmanship.Significance: 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.4:00 PM – 4:45 PM – The Dap Mallory BandGenre: Classic R&B / Soul / Party AnthemsThe Vibe: Timeless\, dance-floor-packing soul.Significance: 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.5:00 PM – 5:45 PM – James “Saxsmo” GatesGenre: Contemporary Jazz / Hard Bop / ImprovisationThe Vibe: Expressive\, sophisticated\, and technically brilliant jazz storytelling.Significance: 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.6:00 PM – 6:45 PM – Sounds Funny BandGenre: Modern R&B / Neo-Soul / Hip-HopThe Vibe: Contemporary urban bounce and lush vocal harmonies.Significance: 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:Paul Mecurio
DESCRIPTION:Paul Mecurio appearing at The Tin Pan in Richmond\, VABox Office: The Tin Pan charges lower fees for box office versus online sales. Our box office is open Tue-Sat 12PM-5PM. Please visit us during those hours or call 804-447-8189. Seating: We assign seats in order of when you purchase your tickets. All reservations are subject to a food and drink minimum of $15 per guest. Gratuity of 20% is automatically added to all food and beverage purchases.  Paul MecurioWebsite | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter PAUL MECURIO is an Emmy & Peabody Award winning comedian for his work on “The Late Show w/Stephen Colbert\,” “The Daily Show w/Jon Stewart\,” and “The Colbert Report.” PAUL makes recurring appearances on “The Late Show w/Stephen Colbert” (including his most recent “Late Show”appearance that brought down the house). Prior to that he was on staff as a performer/writer with “The Daily Show w/Jon Stewart” and worked on “The Colbert Report” helping those shows become household names. PAUL has also been on “The Tonight Show\,” had his own specials on Comedy Central and HBO and appears regularly on CNN\, MSNBC and Fox. He also co-hosts StarTalk w/Neil degrasse Tyson. As an actor PAUL can be seen in the films “Johnny and Clyde” starring Megan Fox and “Chuck” starring opposite Golden Globe Winner Liev Schreiber. PAUL created and stars in his hit\, incredibly unique Broadway show\, “Permission to Speak\,” directed by the legendary director Frank Oz. PAUL has an unlikely path to comedy. After graduating Georgetown Law School he worked as a lawyer and investment banker on Wall Street. He eventually left Wall Street for comedy after being hired by Jay Leno after a chance meeting with Jay. It’s a story that will blow you away. PAUL hosts his hit\, critically-acclaimed podcast\, “Inside Out w/Paul Mecurio” on iTunes\, Spotify\, iHeart\, and Audioboom. His A-list guests are at the pinnacle of the worlds of entertainment\, pop culture\, music\, politics\, science\, and sports and include … Paul McCartney\, Stephen Colbert\, Kevin Costner\, Bill Burr\, Kyra Sedgwick\, Bryan Cranston\, Spike Lee\, Kristin Chenoweth\, Billy Bob Thornton\, Judd Apatow\, Michael Strahan and Lewis Black. “Yes\, Paul Mecurio is a smart\, uproariously funny comedian\, but unlike most comedians he truly connects with the audience on a deeper\, emotional level\, so much so I found myself connected to those in the audience because of Paul! His show is more than just funny it’s transformational and connects people!” — Fox TV “Better than any fiction. Stories were genuine…yet unbelievable. I didn’t want the show to end so I’m going again and again.” — The Wall Street Journal “One of the quickest comedy minds in engaging the audience that I’ve ever seen\, surpassed only by his personal and observational razor sharp\, socially relevant material. All of this makes Paul a COMPLETE comedy package and one of the smartest\, most unique and hilarious comics working today.”  — The New York Post
URL:https://theculturalcurrent.com/event/paul-mecurio-2/
LOCATION:The Tin Pan\, 8982 Quioccasin Road\, Richmond\, VA\, 23229\, United States
CATEGORIES:Standup Comedy,Theater + Performance
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SUMMARY:Gary Owen - No Hard Feelings Tour
DESCRIPTION:Gary Owen has been entertaining audiences for more than two decades with his sharp observational humor and fearless storytelling. Known for his unapologetic\, rule-defying style\, his material draws from his personal life\, time in the military and the everyday absurdities that connect people across backgrounds. With a fanbase that has grown by the millions in recent months and continues to surge across social media\, Owen’s reach has cemented his place as one of the most in-demand touring comedians today. Beyond stand-up\, Owen has appeared in a wide range of feature films including BACK ON THE STRIP with Tiffany Haddish and Wesley Snipes\, MEET THE BLACKS and its sequel THE HOUSE NEXT DOOR\, THINK LIKE A MAN and THINK LIKE A MAN TOO\, RIDE ALONG with Ice Cube and Kevin Hart\, LITTLE MAN opposite the Wayans Brothers\, and DADDY DAY CARE with Eddie Murphy. He is also widely recognized for his scene-stealing role as “Bearcat” in the MGM film COLLEGE. On television\, Owen starred in his own BET series THE GARY OWEN SHOW and co-hosted TruTV’s sketch series UPLOAD WITH SHAQUILLE O’NEAL. After meeting Tyler Perry on THE TOM JOYNER MORNING SHOW\, he was cast in the recurring role of Zach the barber on the TBS comedy series TYLER PERRY’S HOUSE OF PAYNE. Owen continues to write\, produce and perform his own groundbreaking comedy specials\, including BLACK FAMOUS\, #DOIN’ WHAT I DO\, I GOT MY ASSOCIATES\, I AGREE WITH MYSELF\, TRUE STORY\, URBAN LEGEND\, and BREAKIN’ OUT THE PARK. Most recently\, he recorded two specials back-to-back—BROKEN FAMILY and GARY OWEN…NO S\, released this past spring on YouTube. In addition to his on-stage and on-screen work\, Owen hosts his own podcast\, #GETSOME WITH GARY OWEN\, and has appeared on numerous others\, including FLAGRANT PODCAST\, TIGERBELLY\, YOUR MOM’S HOUSE with Tom Segura & Christina P.\, CLUB SHAY SHAY and WE PLAYIN’ SPADES PODCAST with Nick Cannon\, among others. Following a wave of record-breaking\, sold-out performances at comedy clubs across the country\, he recently announced his first major North American theater tour\, NO HARD FEELINGS\, which kicks off in early 2026.
URL:https://theculturalcurrent.com/event/gary-owen-no-hard-feelings-tour/
LOCATION:Carpenter Theatre – Richmond\, VA @ Dominion Energy Center\, 600 East Grace Street\, Richmond\, Virginia\, United States
CATEGORIES:Standup Comedy,Theater + Performance
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SUMMARY:Mojo Brookzz
DESCRIPTION:Outta Pocket Comedy Tour 2026Dyon “Mojo” Brooks is an actor\, writer\, producer\, and nationally acclaimed comedian starring in Tyler Perry’s Netflix series Miss Governor. He recently completed a 50+ city sold-out national tour\, I Know You F*ckin Lyin\, and sold out the Chicago Theatre in his hometown. A hand-picked standout on the arena-level We Them Ones Tour with Mike Epps\, Mojo is preparing to rejoin the tour for the third time\, while launching an international tour and an upcoming stand-up special. A breakout from Wild ’N Out Season 21\, he was personally selected by Nick Cannon after viral sketches earned 28+ million likes and built 4.5+ million followers across platforms. Born and raised in Chicago\, Mojo has partnered with the Chicago Bears on Emmy-winning campaigns and remains deeply committed to youth development and community impact.  https://www.mojobrookzz.com
URL:https://theculturalcurrent.com/event/mojo-brookzz/
LOCATION:Carpenter Theatre – Richmond\, VA @ Dominion Energy Center\, 600 East Grace Street\, Richmond\, Virginia\, United States
CATEGORIES:Standup Comedy,Theater + Performance
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