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SUMMARY:Sunny Daze & the Weathermen w/ Fuzzy Prophet\, Latchkey & Grass Maiden
DESCRIPTION:pittsburgh psychadelic post-punk lands in Richmond
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LOCATION:Gallery5\, 200 West Marshall Street\, Richmond\, VA\, 23220\, United States
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SUMMARY:Erin Lunsford on Shockoe Sessions Live!
DESCRIPTION:SSL is a live\, weekly concert series celebrating RVA's goldmine of musicianship!Concerts performed at In Your Ear Studios. Erin Lunsford is an award-winning singer/songwriter from the foothills of Appalachia in Fincastle\, VA\, now based in Richmond\, VA. Her music is buttered\, pound cake-folk that’s equal parts sweet\, delicate\, rich\, and warm. Erin’s songs are built on a foundation of bluegrass and thoughtful\, Blue Ridge Mountain storytelling that showcase her self-styled guitar\, banjo\, and keyboard melodies. She’s an accomplished writer – just last year\, she was a semi-finalist in the Songwriters Guild of America Country Song Contest for her song “Rhinestones.” And she’s a titan of voice – her vocals have been described as soulful\, expressive\, and downright heavenly and her effortless versatility has been compared to Chris Stapleton\, YEBBA\, and Susan Tedeschi. Launching her new tender\, storyteller\, roots album in 2026\, Lunsford is a rising voice in folk music.  Doors 7pm Show 7:30pm SHARP! If you can’t make it in person\, you can watch live or later HERE!
URL:https://theculturalcurrent.com/event/erin-lunsford-on-shockoe-sessions-live/
LOCATION:In Your Ear Studios\, 1813 East Broad Street\, Richmond\, VA\, 23223\, United States
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SUMMARY:Ruthie Foster
DESCRIPTION:Ruthie Foster 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 Tues-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.  Ruthie FosterWebsite | Facebook | Instagram GRAMMY Award-winning artist Ruthie Foster will release her new studio album\, Just Say Yes on August 28 via Sun Records. The 10-track LP is a fearless\, soul-stirring statement from one of music’s most vital voices\, celebrating joy\, overcoming struggle\, connection\, and self-discovery. Produced in Nashville by Tyler Bryant and co-written alongside Bryant and Rebecca Lovell (Larkin Poe)\, the eclectic album\, which spans soul\, roots\, and blues\, finds Ruthie fully embracing the word YES\, and living life in all its complexity. Navigating her life experiences as they come\, Foster sees both obstacles and opportunities as catalysts for growth\, transformation\, and forward motion.
URL:https://theculturalcurrent.com/event/ruthie-foster/
LOCATION:The Tin Pan\, 8982 Quioccasin Road\, Richmond\, VA\, 23229\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert,Music
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SUMMARY:Mongo (ATL)\, Drugula (ATL)\, Badgerhive
DESCRIPTION:Stoned Age Tour 2026Mongo is a Caveman trio bringing rock music from the Stone Age. Mongo strips rock music to its core and buries you in an avalanche of fast paced\, heavy hitting\, unrelenting songs and antics. Raw and dumb\, like nothing you’ve seen before. Ramones/Spits/Jay Reatard with more fur and bones. https://www.instagram.com/mongo_atl/  Drugula is a four piece reminiscent of Black Sabbath with wailing female vocals and a stoner vampire attitude. They commendeer the stage with brutal chugs and intense sludge/doom influence. https://www.instagram.com/drugula_atl/
URL:https://theculturalcurrent.com/event/mongo-atl-drugula-atl-badgerhive/
LOCATION:Gallery5\, 200 West Marshall Street\, Richmond\, VA\, 23220\, United States
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SUMMARY:Five For Fighting with String Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Five For Fighting 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 Tues-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.  Five For FightingWebsite | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter The only way for a story to progress is to turn the page. John Ondrasik— the songwriter and performer known as the platinum-selling\, Grammy-nominated\, Five For Fighting—knows this well. In the two decades since his first major single\, “Superman (It’s Not Easy)\,” hit the stratosphere\, the artist has both evolved and come back ‘round full circle. Creativity\, if nothing else\, is paradoxical. To date\, Five For Fighting\, has released six studio LPs\, including the platinum certified America Town and The Battle for Everything; and the top-10 charting Two Lights\, along with an EP and live albums. Ondrasik has penned major hits\, including the chart-topping “100 Years\,” “The Riddle\,” “Chances\,” “World\,” and “Easy Tonight\,” which have earned over one billion streams and place him as a top-10 Hot Adult Contemporary artist for the 2000s. The reflective “100 Years” has joined “Superman (It’s Not Easy)” as part of the American Songbook and continues to stand the test of time at weddings\, birthdays\, graduations\, memorials\, and many a home video. Five For Fighting’s music has also been featured in more than 350 films\, television shows\, and commercials\, including the Oscar-winning The Blind Side\, Hawaii Five-O\, The Sopranos and the CBS drama\, Code Black. Referencing Fight For Fighting’s success in the 2000s\, AllMusic called Ondrasik “one of the decade’s leading balladeers.” But perhaps his biggest achievement is performing “Superman (It’s Not Easy)\,” at the 2001 Concert for New York\, a benefit show at Madison Square Garden that honored first responders and the fallen about a month after the tragic September 11th attacks. Ondrasik performed alongside other big-name artists like Paul McCartney\, The Who\, Elton John\, Billy Joel\, and dozens more. Says Ondrasik\, “It was a surreal experience. I was honored and blessed to pay tribute to the heroes who ran into those buildings at ground zero\, and hopefully\, through a song\, provide a little solace to family members who’d lost loved ones.” Now\, though\, what once was a dream is a reality. Buoyed by his unique falsetto voice and his prowess on the piano—a skill bestowed to him by his piano teacher mother—Ondrasik has made a solid reputation for himself in the world of songwriting and performance\, selling upwards of three million albums over his career. Not only does he tour with his popular string quartet and play solo and rock band gigs\, but he is also a high demand keynote speaker in which he combines themes of creativity and innovation with his business acumen.  Along with his father\, he has managed the family business throughout his musical career.  As Ondrasik happily puts it\, his company\, Precision Wire Products\, “makes the best shopping cart in the world!” He’s presented at TEDx\, The Salk Institute\, American Cancer Society\, and dozens more. Perhaps being the son of an astrophysicist dad and having a degree in mathematics from UCLA has something to do with it. “Math was the Plan-B to get a real job when the music thing imploded\,” says Ondrasik\, with a chuckle. But that doesn’t mean he wasn’t always a student at heart. As he wrote songs in his late teens and early 20s\, the Los Angeles-born Ondrasik studied his favorite rock vocalists. Finding out that singers like Freddie Mercury and Steve Perry studied classical voice\, he did too\, even seeking out some of those icons’ former teachers. No stone unturned. In September of 2021\, Ondrasik released the powerful\, “Blood on My Hands\,” a protest song that takes a non-political\, moral stance against the 2021 United States chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan. While he’s well-versed in politics\, he isn’t of a bickering mindset. For Ondrasik\, it’s about the conversation. “Blood on My Hands\,” the track\, accompanying acoustic version\, and docu-music video\, “Blood on My Hands (White House Version)\,” has had millions of streams to date (despite little-to-no radio play). Like other protest songs of the past— “Ohio” by Crosby\, Stills\, Nash & Young or “The Times They Are a-Changin’” by Bob Dylan—Ondrasik aimed to point out a problem. While it’s critical of President Biden’s administration\, he says that if a Republican were President\, the song would remain the same\, only the names would change. Thanks to the song\, years later\, Ondrasik is still working with evacuation groups that strive to help the American citizens left behind in Afghanistan by the U.S. government\, as well as the Afghan people who remain there largely under the threat of terrorism. It’s a difficult\, and at times a polarizing subject\, but it’s one Ondrasik is not shying away from. Not because of any politics or partisan pats on the back\, but simply because he knows it’s the right thing to do. Ondrasik notes\, “There has been a tradition of musicians speaking truth to power. In the current tribal culture\, our freedom of expression has never been more critical.” In 2022\, Ondrasik released “Can One Man Save The World?” with a powerful companion music video\, featuring the Ukrainian Orchestra filmed in Ukraine.  The song\, inspired by the courage of President Vladimir Zelenskyy and the people of Ukraine\, asks the nation\, and the world\, to stand up for core values of freedom and justice. Moved to action that extended beyond songwriting\, Ondrasik entered an area\, outside of Kyiv\, that had seen heavy combat shortly after the Russians pulled back from the capital with an American production crew. “I was honored to perform my new Ukraine tribute song Can One Man Save the World? with the Ukrainian Orchestra in the ruins of the Antonov Airport – in front of the Ukrainians’ beloved Mriya\, the world’s largest cargo plane that Russia destroyed at the outset of the war\,” said Ondrasik. “In sharing this musical collaboration on such hallowed ground\, I saw firsthand the fortitude and grace of the Ukrainian people\, who whether playing a violin or driving a tank\, will not be deterred by Putin’s atrocities and aggressions.” Proceeds from the single and its companion video benefit the NGO Save Our Allies and further its mission of providing humanitarian aid to Ukraine and Afghanistan. Recently\, Ondrasik released the song\, “OK\,” along with a heart wrenching documentary music video that speaks to the Hamas attacks on Israel of Oct 7th\, 2023\, and the cultural aftermath both in the United States and around the world. “On October 10th\, 2023\, the Mayor of New York City\, Eric Adams\, made a powerful speech\, decrying the celebrations of Hamas massacres across New York City. His words of conscience\, “We Are Not Alright\,” begin my new song and music video\, “OK\,” which addresses the barbaric Hamas October 7 attacks in Israel\, and the global fallout that resulted. Such is the theme of this song.  In short\, “We Are Not OK.” The “OK” (We Are Not OK) video has impacted globally with millions of streams. On April 13th\, 2024\, Ondrasik performed “OK” and “Superman” at “Hostage Square” in Tel Aviv for hostage families\, and the nation of Israel\, hours before Iran launched its missile attack. A Wall Street Journal feature headlined “A Lone Voice Sings for Israel” recognized Ondrasik as one of the few artists in the music industry to condemn Hamas and publicly call for the release of the hostages. Say’s John\, who is not Jewish\, “Something’s deeply wrong in the culture when people can’t come out and say that what happened on Oct. 7 was evil. No context. No buts. How did we get to a place where our music stars can’t condemn pure atrocities?” Throughout his multi-decade career\, which began when music publisher Carla Berkowitz (now his wife of 25 years) discerned him in a dive bar\, Ondrasik has been involved in multiple charity efforts. Along with supporting the troops via multiple USO tours\, Ondrasik created “The CD For the Troops” project with song and comedy compilations featuring artists like Billy Joel\, Melissa Ethridge\, Chris Rock\, and others\, gifting more than one million CDs to veterans and military families. John has also been deeply involved with the ALS charity “Augie’s Quest.” and is an ambassador for his pal Gary supporting the Gary Sinise Foundation. While he may not be as obsessive as he once was—writing upwards of dozens of songs per month\, Ondrasik is more focused today. He knows who he is\, as an artist and as a human being. His is a career molded by light and darkness. At one point\, he’d been looked over by every publishing house and label out there. At another\, he had one of the biggest songs in the world. Those extremes give a person perspective. “I’ve been incredibly blessed\,” he says. “I still pinch myself.” As Five For Fighting\, which is a professional hockey term designating a five-minute penalty for fisticuffs on the ice\, Ondrasik has also developed a close relationship within the world of sports. He was a contributing writer for Sports Illustrated as well as for his beloved Los Angeles Kings. Five For Fighting was one of the first musical artists to perform on ESPN’s SportsCenter\, and has played The Daytona 500\, Monday Night Football\, The Heritage Classic\, the L.A. Kings outdoor hockey game\, and more. Recently\, John performed a version of 100 Years for CBS sports celebrating “100 Days to the Superbowl” and is routinely featured in Bally Sports broadcasts at the start of L.A. Kings hockey games. “Singing from home plate at Dodger stadium\,” Ondrasik says\, “where\, as a five-year-old boy\, my dad and I would catch bleacher bombs during batting practice—that was a dream.” Today\, Ondrasik spends his time writing music\, touring\, working at the family business\, supporting various charities\, and enjoying life with his wife\, two children\, and dog Ender. Through “What Kind of World Do You Want\,” Ondrasik’s charity driven website – WhatKindofWorldDoYouWant.com – he has raised funds for Afghan evacuation organizations\, refugees and Augie’s Quest to cure ALS. He continues to support Save Our Allies and the Ukrainian people through “Can One Man Save the World”\, multiple charities fighting antisemitism globally\, and looks forward to returning to Ukraine and Israel in the near future. What motivates him musically now? His latest three songs tell the story. He wants to promote dialogue. He’s set to speak his mind\, with words\, melody\, and conviction. Ondrasik doesn’t shy away from nuance. He embraces it and seeks it – just as he does the next chorus\, the next verse\, all the while searching for a bridge. It’s what artists and freethinkers do\, after all. It’s his gift to share. His decided obligation\, too. Lace & LeeWebsite | Facebook | Instagram Lace & Lee is a folk-rock duo heavily influenced by the mystical wisdom of 60s and 70s storytelling\, with a twist of humor and bard-like prose. Caroline Lace and Olivia Lee began their musical journey at NYU Tisch and have since toured with Five For Fighting. Their ethereal vocals and risky harmonies carry the spirit and charm of Celtic music\, often holding a mirror up to the 21st century. 
URL:https://theculturalcurrent.com/event/five-for-fighting-with-string-quartet/
LOCATION:The Tin Pan\, 8982 Quioccasin Road\, Richmond\, VA\, 23229\, United States
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SUMMARY:Paul Taylor
DESCRIPTION:Paul Taylor 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 Tues-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 TaylorWebsite | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter The number thirteen is cloaked in mysticism\, regarded by some cultures as unlucky and revered by others as a sacred good omen or the birth of a new beginning. Saxophonist Paul Taylor’s anticipated new recording and Shanachie debut\, It’s A Brand New Day\, is his thirteenth recording as a leader. The charming and down-to-earth saxman reveals\, “This album in some ways signifies a new cycle for me\, as this is my first new recording in three years. The title speaks to my desire to give my fans an optimistic outlook as we approach every brand new day.” The chart-topping saxophonist has enjoyed an enviable career with a string of Billboard #1 hits and collaborations with a genre-crossing lists of musicians including Regina Belle\, Maxi Priest\, Peabo Bryson\, Keiko Matsui. The Rippingtons\, Peter White\, Euge Groove\, Michael Lington\, Jamie Jones and Marion Meadows. Taylor confesses\, “I simply love creating and making my own music. I am the happiest when I am doing just this. It never gets old.” Danny Weiss\, VP of Shanchie’s Jazz A&R\, states\, “I’ve been an admirer of Paul’s brilliant work dating back to his very first recordings. His superb tone and phrasing are second to none. Paul Taylor is a true icon whose status is well deserved.” “I am an optimist in every way. Each new year\, I just keep trying to do my best\, which means playing my horn\, staying in shape\, touring\, and continuing to create\,” shares Paul Taylor\, who is an avid golfer. He scores an ace on It’s A Brand New Day\, showcasing ten tracks of nine originals and one Billie Eilish cover\, inspired by a character from one of her favorite movie’s Spirited Away. Taylor’s saxophones conjure a mesmerizing recreation of Eilish’s ethereal vocals. He shares\, “I heard this single over the speakers in a store and was like ‘Wow this is pretty cool.” When I heard it again\, I knew I had to record my own version on soprano. When I got together with Dino\, we put our own spin on it\, and I think we paid a beautiful homage to the song. Who knows maybe Billie will hear it and like it!” The feel-good track “Makin’ Moves\,” (another Esposito collaboration) features Paul’s fluid and melodic sax juxtaposed against the swinging and driving rhythm section. The hypnotic melody lingers long after the track fades away. The R&B infused and sultry “Where I Want To Be” shines a spotlight on Paul Taylor’s gorgeous tone which is amplified by layered effects. The rhythmic breakdown and soulful groove create the perfect place to be. The buoyant “Inner Circle” is a head-nodding jam while “What You Do For Me\,” is a funky dance groove with Paul Taylor’s sax out front set against a funky and gritty rhythm section. It’s A Brand New Day comes to a fitting finale with the sweet\, reflective\, and tender “Downtime.” Taylor reflects\, “Music is like the wallpaper of our lives. There are songs from certain periods of our lives that stay with us. I hope my fans can grab onto some songs on the album that will stay with them and remind them of good times. Paul Taylor grew up in Denver\, where he took up the saxophone at the age of seven. He played in school bands\, and in high school joined a Top 40 band called Mixed Company. Jazz keyboardist Keiko Matsui and her husband\, producer Kazu Matsui\, discovered him playing at the Catalina Island Jazz Festival and hired him to play in their band. He spent two years with them\, and then Kazu Matsui produced his 1995 debut album\, On the Horn\, which reached the jazz charts and spawned a radio hit in “Til We Meet Again.” Pleasure Seeker\, his second album\, followed in 1997 and was equally successful. Taylor released his third album\, Undercover\, on Peak/N-Coded Music in February 2000. Also in 2000\, he toured as a special guest artist with the Rippingtons. Subsequent albums Hypnotic (2001)\, Steppin’ Out (2003)\, Nightlife (2005)\, and Ladies’ Choice (2007)\, all issued by Peak Records\, figured high in the contemporary jazz charts\, with Ladies’ Choice going all the way to number one. Peak released Taylor’s eighth album\, Burnin’\, in 2009. Two years later\, Taylor returned with the album Prime Time. In 2014\, Taylor released Tenacity\, which featured guest appearances from Jeff Lorber and Jonathan Fritzen. The album was produced by Dino Esposito\, who was also at the controls for Taylor’s 2016 release Countdown\, which cracked the Top Ten of the jazz album charts.
URL:https://theculturalcurrent.com/event/paul-taylor/
LOCATION:The Tin Pan\, 8982 Quioccasin Road\, Richmond\, VA\, 23229\, United States
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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! This 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
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SUMMARY:Gallery5 Jazz Night with Seth Morrissey Jazz Trio
DESCRIPTION:Standing room free to enter! Seated tickets available below!On the fourth Friday of each month we open up our doors to the jazz world Inviting local jazz musicians to bless our stage with their individual sounds. For October we are joined by the Seth Morrissey Jazz Trio! Purchase reserved seating to enjoy this night in style. Proceeds support the artists and ensures continued accessibility to the free community event! Standing room available at no charge but donations always appreciated! — Gallery5 is a 501c3 non profits arts organization devoted to engaging communities through the arts. Your purchase helps fuel our mission! For more information please visit www.gallery5arts.org
URL:https://theculturalcurrent.com/event/gallery5-jazz-night-with-seth-morrissey-jazz-trio/
LOCATION:Gallery5\, 200 West Marshall Street\, Richmond\, VA\, 23220\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert,Music
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SUMMARY:Tyreek McDole at Christian McBride Jazz Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Haitian American vocalist Tyreek McDole opens Christian McBride Jazz Weekend on Friday\, Oct. 23\, at 7:30 p.m. at Camp Concert Hall at the University of Richmond. McDole’s baritone draws on jazz and Caribbean influences. An Oberlin Conservatory graduate\, he won the 2023 Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition and released his debut album\, Open Up Your Senses\, in 2025. The concert is part of Modlin Arts Presents’ 30th anniversary season. A Jazz Weekend Preview with Christian McBride is also scheduled for 6 p.m. Contact the box office for preview attendance details. Standard tickets are $35. Student and youth tickets are $10; UR employee\, Osher member and Community Access tickets are $15. UR students attend free. Eligible multi-concert purchases receive up to 25% off when purchased together. Venue: Camp Concert Hall\, Modlin Center for the Arts\, 455 Westhampton Way\, University of Richmond\, VA 23173. Official event information and ticket options. End time has not been announced.
URL:https://theculturalcurrent.com/event/tyreek-mcdole-richmond-jazz-weekend-2026/
LOCATION:Camp Concert Hall\, Modlin Center for the Arts\, 455 Westhampton Way\, University of Richmond\, VA\, 23173\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert,Music
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SUMMARY:Haley Reinhart
DESCRIPTION:Haley Reinhart 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 Tues-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.  Haley ReinhartWebsite | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter A timeless voice outlasts eras. It feels just as at home in the sixties as it does in the TikTok age. It also resounds louder as time goes on. Haley Reinhart brandishes such a voice. The double platinum-certified Chicago-born singer and songwriter was introduced to the world in 2011\, when Haley landed third place and became a fan favorite on season 10 of American Idol. More recently\, Haley returned to Idol this time as a mentor\, coaching contestants singing in the Soul Genre. Her dynamic presence powered four solo albums – Listen Up! (2012) on Interscope Records\, Better (2016) on Red Dot\, What’s That Sound? (2017) on Concord Records\, and Lo- Fi Soul (2019) on Haley’s self-owned label\, Reinhart Records. Haley latest work is the extended play Off The Ground (2022). All seven original songs are either written or co-written by Haley. Meanwhile\, her take on the Elvis Presley classic\, Can’t Help Falling In Love generated over 400 million Spotify streams and 100 million YouTube views within a few years of its release. What started off as a version sung for an Extra Gum Commercial\, turned into a chart-topping radio hit and touring sensation. Haley’s remake of the song peaked at No. 17 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart and No. 31 on the Billboard Adult Pop Airplay chart. Haley has also embraced collaborating regularly with other talented musicians. She is featured on Postmodern Jukebox’s highest viewed videos (cumulatively surpassing over 300 million views). And Haley has dueted with legendary star Jeff Goldblum on a total of four tracks from his two jazz albums with Mildred Snitzer Orchestra. Haley joined Jeff for an unforgettable performance on Jimmy Kimmel LIVE!. In 2019\, she continued pushing boundaries and crossing genres into EDM. In 2019\, Haley lent her voice and songwriting skills to Vicetone’s dance hit\, Something Strange. In 2022\, she teamed up with DJ Naeleck on a version of Radiohead’s Creep. Expanding her oeuvre\, Haley voices a young boy named Bill Murphy on all five seasons of the hit Netflix animated series based on comedian Bill Burr’s childhood – F Is For Family. She made her acting debut in Robert Rodriguez’s hit film We Can Be Heroes. In the family film\, Haley plays a superhero whose voice is her power. A sequel to We Can Be Heroes is in the script-writing phase. And Haley’s music has been featured in countless ads and commercials for companies including Mazda and JP Morgan Chase and television programs including Love Island\, Gossip Girl\, Nashville\, Riverdale\, The Wilds\, America’s Got Talent\, and Dancing with the Stars. On the touring front\, Haley is her busiest in her fifteen years in music. Throughout 2022\, 2023\, and 2024\, Haley headlined over one hundred and fifty venues throughout North America. For her 2025 and 2026 tour\, Haley will headline shows across four continents – North America\, South America\, Europe\, and Asia. The show is just beginning.
URL:https://theculturalcurrent.com/event/haley-reinhart/
LOCATION:The Tin Pan\, 8982 Quioccasin Road\, Richmond\, VA\, 23229\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T010000
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SUMMARY:Bombshell RVA  at Uptown Alley!
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Friday\, October 23rd for an unforgettable evening filled with the best rock & pop hits at Uptown Alley\, Richmond VA!Uptown Alley & LXGRP Presents: 💋BOMBSHELL RVA 💋  Bombshell RVA is one of Central Virginia’s most established and in-demand live bands\, bringing a high-energy mix of rock\, pop\, country\, and dance favorites to every stage they take over. Fronted by powerhouse vocalist Kaitlyn Demastus\, Bombshell delivers the songs you know\, the anthems you love\, and the kind of nonstop energy that keeps the crowd singing and dancing all night long. With seasoned musicianship\, dynamic stage presence\, and a setlist spanning multiple decades\, a Bombshell show is more than a night of live music\, it’s a full-on party.  Grab your tickets early\, gather the crew\, and come sing along to every word!  📅 Friday\, October 23rd  🕖 Doors 8PM | Show 9PM 📍 Uptown Alley\, Richmond\, VA 21+ ONLY  Advance tickets offer the lowest price. If you prefer\, you can also purchase tickets at the door on the day of the event. Please note: An 18% gratuity will automatically be added to all food and beverage purchases by Uptown Alley. Any additional gratuity is optional and appreciated at your discretion. Lane Shift Friday’s at Uptown Alley: Dinner\, Dancing\, Bowling & TVs all night! Ticket does NOT include bowling NO RENTRY
URL:https://theculturalcurrent.com/event/bombshell-rva-at-uptown-alley/
LOCATION:Uptown Alley Richmond\, 6101 Brad McNeer Parkway\, Midlothian\, VA\, 23112\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T160000
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CREATED:20261011T212625Z
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SUMMARY:Baby's Day Out: Halloween Rave at Uptown Alley!
DESCRIPTION:Babies\, Toddlers\, and Kids! Get ready to dance and party at the wildest daytime rave. Baby's Day Out HALLOWEEN RAVE!!Uptown Alley & LXGRP present: 🎃 BABY’S DAY OUT: HALLOWEEN RAVE 🎃 Get ready for Richmond’s spookiest family Halloween celebration! Baby’s Day Out transforms Uptown Alley into a Halloween wonderland filled with music\, dancing\, games\, trick-or-treating\, character appearances\, and activities for children of all ages. Dress up in your favorite costume and create magical Halloween memories together!  Bring your tiny monsters out for a wickedly fun afternoon featuring: ✨ Spooktacular kid-safe music & high-energy dancing 🌈 Glowing blacklights\, bubbling potions & eerie visuals 🎶 Fun\, family-friendly Halloween rave atmosphere 🍬 Trick-or-treating\, costume contests & scary-good surprises! 👨‍👩‍👧 Please Note: All adult ghouls must be accompanied by a child monster.  📅 Saturday\, October 24th ⏰ 1 PM – 4 PM 📍 Uptown Alley  🎟️ Grab your tickets before they vanish: uptownalleyrichmond.com Let’s turn daytime into fright time—costumes encouraged\, see you on the dance floor! 👻✨ Enjoy the $16.99 Combo Special with a food buffet\, Zombie Punch and a game card! (must be purchased to enter in to costume contest).  BIG PRIZES FOR COSTUME WINNER! All guests\, including adults and children\, are required to purchase a ticket for entry. Advance tickets offer the lowest price. If you prefer\, you can also purchase tickets at the door on the day of the event. Please note: An 18% gratuity will automatically be added to all food and beverage purchases by Uptown Alley. Any additional gratuity is optional and appreciated at your discretion.
URL:https://theculturalcurrent.com/event/babys-day-out-halloween-rave-at-uptown-alley-12/
LOCATION:Uptown Alley Richmond\, 6101 Brad McNeer Parkway\, Midlothian\, VA\, 23112\, United States
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SUMMARY:Drake & Pilates at Ember Music Hall!
DESCRIPTION:Join Dear Pilates\, I Love You and LXGRP for Drake & Pilates on Saturday on October 24th at Ember Music Hall! A Wellness and Drake Party!Drake & PilatesHosted by Dear Pilates\, I Love You & LXGRP.comSaturday\, October 24th | 4 PM – 7 PMEmber Music HallMusic by Dj SweetestVein Get ready for the ultimate fusion of wellness\, music\, and DRAKE! Join Dear Pilates\, I Love You and LXGRP for Drake & Pilates\, an immersive LED experience inspired by the music\, energy\, and vibes of Drake. Expect an afternoon filled with movement\, music\, and unforgettable moments surrounded by fellow Drake fans.  Your ticket includes:✨ A signature Pilates experience by Dear Pilates\, I Love You 🎶 Music by Dj SweetestVein\, featuring nothing but hits from Drake’s newest albums 🍸 Drake-inspired cocktails 🥂 A curated Mimosa Bar 🥗 Healthy bites and wellness-inspired treats 🎥 A spectacular Drake LED visual show throughout the experience 📸 Instagram-worthy photo moments and immersive décor 💗 A fun\, feminine\, PINK atmosphere And the vibes don’t stop there… DRAKE AFTERPARTYOnce class is over\, stay and celebrate with us as we transform the energy into a full-on Drake-inspired afterparty. Keep the music going\, grab another cocktail\, and dance the night away with fellow fans. Whether you’re a Pilates enthusiast\, a Drake superfan\, or simply looking for the most unique event of the summer\, Drake & Pilates at Ember Music Hall is an experience you won’t want to miss. Dress CodeThink pink. Think DRAKE. Think “Hotline Bling” meets wellness chic.  Schedule4:00 PM – Check-In\, Marketplace Preview & Welcome4:35 PM – Pilates Class5:35 PM – Group Photo & Content Moment5:50 PM – Cocktail Social\, Marketplace & Afterparty 6:55 PM – 7:00 PM – Closing  Grab your tickets now—space is limited. MUST BRING YOUR OWN MATS!!
URL:https://theculturalcurrent.com/event/drake-pilates-at-ember-music-hall/
LOCATION:Ember Music Hall\, 309 East Broad Street\, Richmond\, VA\, 23219\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T230000
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SUMMARY:Old Pup (WI)\, Pearl Snap Butt Flap\, Drunk Mother
DESCRIPTION:Country\, folk\, roots\, americana\, outlawOld Pup – warmly haunted folk outfit led by Milwaukee-based pedal steel player/songwriter Will Hansen\, who writes lyrically vivid (at-times experimental) country-tinged songs. Sophomore album\, ‘Spider Towns\,’ released independently on March 5\, 2025 & features intimate\, ethereal recordings captured in living rooms\, warehouse hallways\, & wide-open fields spanning Milwaukee\, New Orleans\, & New Mexico. Hansen’s lyrical dexterity is at the forefront of this latest collection\, seamlessly weaving the everyday with the interstellar. In the words of songwriter Chris Acker\, “Old Pup is Rosetta-stoned.” Beyond songwriting\, Old Pup also performs & writes ambient/experimental pedal steel explorations\, with a new album ‘Lion Spring Bird’ due out October 9\, 2026 via Island House Recordings. https://oldpup.bandcamp.com/album/spider-towns  Pearl Snap Butt Flap – country\, roots\, americana from rva  Drunk Mother – country rock\, outlaw from rva https://www.instagram.com/drunk_mother_/
URL:https://theculturalcurrent.com/event/old-pup-wi-pearl-snap-butt-flap-drunk-mother/
LOCATION:Gallery5\, 200 West Marshall Street\, Richmond\, VA\, 23220\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T210000
DTSTAMP:20261018T235104Z
CREATED:20261018T235054Z
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SUMMARY:David Cross
DESCRIPTION:David Cross 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 Tues-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.  David CrossWebsite | Facebook | Instagram  Emmy Award winner and two-time Grammy Award nominee David Cross is an acclaimed comedian\, actor\, writer\, and producer whose work has left an impactful mark on television\, film\, and stand-up comedy. He is best known as the co-creator and star of the influential HBO sketch series Mr. Show with Bob and David\, and for his iconic role of Tobias Fünke on the Emmy Award-winning series Arrested Development. Cross was also part of the ensemble cast of The Ben Stiller Show\, earning an Emmy Award for writing early in his career. Cross has been performing stand-up comedy for over 40 years\, and has released numerous critically acclaimed specials and albums including Making America Great Again! for Netflix\, Oh Come On\, I’m From The Future\, and The Pride Is Back\, which was highlighted by Rolling Stone as one of the 25 most important stand-up specials of all time\, among multiple others. His comedy albums have earned multiple Grammy nominations\, and his international tours have taken him to theatres around the globe. He currently has a residency at Union Hall in NYC through April 2026\, and has solidified his reputation as one of the most inventive and fearless voices in comedy.  His latest stand-up special\, The End Of The Beginning Of The End\, premieres April 7th exclusively on YouTube with 800 Pound Gorilla Media and produced by YMH Studios. Filmed at the legendary 40 Watt Club in Athens\, Georgia\, Cross dives into New York living\, unconventional takes on history\, an absurd massage encounter and today’s struggles of being a woman. On screen\, Cross has appeared in a wide range of television projects\, including the HBO Max miniseries Station Eleven\, Netflix’s The Umbrella Academy\, Genius: Aretha\, and Goliath. His film credits include Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind\, Ghost World\, Sorry to Bother You\, Kill Your Darlings\, Alvin and the Chipmunks\, She’s the Man\, Men in Black\, The Post\, the 2025 theatrically released comedy Oh\, Hi!\, and most recently starred and executive produced the indie feature Lucy Shulman\, as well as NYTW’s Tartuffe this past winter opposite Matthew Broderick. He has also lent his voice to numerous animated films\, including the Kung Fu Panda franchise\, Megamind\, Next Gen\, and Curious George. Cross is a prolific creator and storyteller both here and abroad. He wrote\, created and starred in The Increasingly Poor Decisions of Todd Margaret\, a co-production between IFC in the states and Channel 4 in the UK\,  wrote\, directed\, and produced\, Bliss for Sky TV also in the UK\, as well as writing and directing the independent feature Hits\, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival. He is also the co-author of the book Hollywood Said No!\, written with Bob Odenkirk and Brian Posehn as well as the NY Times bestselling author of\, I Drink For A Reason. Cross most recently reunited with Odenkirk for the documentary Bob and David Climb Machu Picchu.  David Cross currently resides in Brooklyn\, New York. For more information\, please visit https://officialdavidcross.com/
URL:https://theculturalcurrent.com/event/david-cross/
LOCATION:The Tin Pan\, 8982 Quioccasin Road\, Richmond\, VA\, 23229\, United States
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SUMMARY:RUN RVA: A 90s & 2000s Hip-Hop Party
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Uptown Alley for a throwback night of 90s & 2000s Hip Hop on Saturday\, October 24th!Uptown Alley & LXGRP Presents: 🎤 RUN RVA – 90’s & 2000’s ALL Hip-Hop Party  All the Hits. All the Vibes. RUN RVA is bringing the golden era of hip-hop back to the dance floor. Get ready for all the hits and all the vibes from the 90s and 2000s — East Coast to West Coast\, classics to club anthems. 🎧 Live DJ 🔥 6 hours of non-stop HIP-HOP 💿 From Biggie\, Pac\, Jay-Z & Nas to Missy\, OutKast\, Nelly & more  This is a throwback party for real hip-hop lovers — expect heavy beats\, iconic tracks\, and a packed dance floor all night long. 🎟 First 40 tickets only $10 Come early\, stay late\, and RUN RVA.  📅 Saturday\, October 24th Doors 7PM I Show 8PM 📍 Uptown Alley 21+  Advance tickets offer the lowest price. If you prefer\, you can also purchase tickets at the door on the day of the event. Please note: An 18% gratuity will automatically be added to all food and beverage purchases by Uptown Alley. Any additional gratuity is optional and appreciated at your discretion.  Lane Shift Friday’s at Uptown Alley: Dinner\, Dancing\, Bowling & TVs all night! Ticket does NOT include bowling NO RENTRY
URL:https://theculturalcurrent.com/event/run-rva-a-90s-2000s-hip-hop-party-3/
LOCATION:Uptown Alley Richmond\, 6101 Brad McNeer Parkway\, Midlothian\, VA\, 23112\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261025T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261025T180000
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CREATED:20261002T013447Z
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SUMMARY:Weinstein JCC 80th Anniversary Block Party
DESCRIPTION:#image_title #attachment_captionThe Weinstein JCC will mark eight decades in RVA with a free community block party featuring live music\, family activities\, food\, fitness activities and more. The 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. Plans 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. The 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. Founded 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. Additional 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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261025T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261025T203000
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CREATED:20261018T235451Z
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SUMMARY:An Evening with Emma Nissen
DESCRIPTION:Emma Nissen 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.  Emma NissenWebsite | Facebook | Instagram Emma Nissen is a 25-year-old jazz-pop phenom who became known for her “Jesus and Jazz” style after a reel of her scatting on her Christian song “Breathe” went viral in late 2023. Since then\, thanks to her timeless voice and lovable personality\, her videos have amassed over 200 million views\, taking her Instagram following from under 10k to over 850k. This surge in attention led to Emma being recognized by the likes of Lauren Daigle\, SZA\, Meghan Trainor\, Queen Latifah\, and long-time Rihanna\, Maroon 5\, and Justin Timberlake collaborator\, Emmy and Grammy winner Adam Blackstone—who invited Emma to perform with his world-class band at the famed NYC jazz club\, The Blue Note. This led to Blackstone producing her chart topping single and album title track\, “Love Like You.” Additionally produced by Grammy\, Dove\, and Billboard award winner Seth Mosley\, Grammy award nominee Nate Pyfer\, and acclaimed producer Stephen Nelson. Emma has amassed a loyal fanbase that continues to grow; eager to experience her incredible live performance. She is selling out venues across North America and Europe. In June of 2026 her new album ‘Moved’ is released and backed up by extensive touring to continue to connect with fans and spread her infectiously authentic and ‘moving’ new tunes into the ears of her growing global audience. You can catch all things Emma on her Instagram @emsnissen and www.emmanissen.com.
URL:https://theculturalcurrent.com/event/an-evening-with-emma-nissen/
LOCATION:The Tin Pan\, 8982 Quioccasin Road\, Richmond\, VA\, 23229\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261025T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261025T230000
DTSTAMP:20261025T220712Z
CREATED:20261019T011844Z
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SUMMARY:Rival Booking Presents: Stress Reliever\, Lagoon\, Coded\, D.M.V.
DESCRIPTION:Stress Reliever is on tour from Atlanta\, Georgia.Stress Reliever is a grind/powerviolence/punk band based in Atlanta\, Georgia. LAGOON is an emerging hardcore punk band rooted in the regional DMV (DC\, Maryland\, Virginia) hardcore scene. Coded is a heavy-hitting crust hardcore punk band based in Richmond\, Virginia D.M.V. is anunderground hardcore punk and noise band from the D.C.\, Maryland\, and Virginia region.
URL:https://theculturalcurrent.com/event/rival-booking-presents-stress-reliever-lagoon-coded-d-m-v/
LOCATION:Gallery5\, 200 West Marshall Street\, Richmond\, VA\, 23220\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261026T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261026T230000
DTSTAMP:20261026T220715Z
CREATED:20261020T005102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261026T220715Z
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SUMMARY:Gazee w/ Cyber Twin and crush
DESCRIPTION:Natalie Newbold of Well Wisher\, dollys and TFB returns to Richmond with her new shoegaze-pop project\, Gazee (pronounced gāz-ē)Natalie Newbold took a beat to refocus\, lean in\, and trust her instincts for latest project\, Gazee (pronounced gāz-ē). A seasoned pillar of the East Coast music scene\, Newbold has occupied various roles spanning guitarist to drummer in bands Well Wisher and dollys (respectively)\, as well as the present touring bassist for The Front Bottoms– contributing lead or support vocals across the board. And so\, the multi-hyphenate artist is undeniably equipped to write and perform every component of her upcoming LP; a challenge she proposed to herself as an exercise in artistry and autonomy.At the heart of the project is introspective and heartfelt songwriting. Each track sports a signature 90’s flair\, decorated with heavy\, shoegazey guitars\, roomy drums\, and catchy vocal melodies– dreamy and nostalgic\, while simultaneously maintaining a fresh and compelling composition. The distinguished vocal prowess and poetic lyricism that drew fans in from the start is ever-present but has developed with a more sophisticated tone.Newbold is joined on stage by Will Brown\, Lewie Diavolo\, and Rachel Wild.
URL:https://theculturalcurrent.com/event/gazee-w-cyber-twin-and-crush/
LOCATION:Gallery5\, 200 West Marshall Street\, Richmond\, VA\, 23220\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T230000
DTSTAMP:20261028T220713Z
CREATED:20261020T005138Z
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SUMMARY:Andy Boay\, Saadia Rais\, Gull\, Danny Shyti
DESCRIPTION:ExperimentalAndy Boay is the solo project of Andy White\, Orlando-native / one-time Montrealer / full-time New Yorker. He has played in the duo Tonstartssbandht since 2007\, and has been recording and performing psychedelic music since his teen years. These days he records on his 8-track cassette machine at home in the East Village of Manhattan and self-releases his albums\, making video art on the side for fun.Saadia Rais is an experimental multimedia performance artist. Her act includes live analog soundscapes crafted from affected vocal loops and various noise sources\, dance\, light design\, handmade costumes\, video projections\, and audience ritual.  Outlined by vacant drones and stirred in shifting rhythms\, Danny Shyti’s performance blends live drumming with an opaque collage of found sounds.  Gull is “best described as a drum; a living\, breathing drum of flesh on fire that cries out assorted tongues of creatures past and delivers it from a single unique perspective; a communal music broadcast of blood and bile left as an offering on the altar of sound.”  https://andyboay.bandcamp.com/music https://saadiarais.bandcamp.com/track/morven-descent-through-japanese-garden https://gullface.bandcamp.com/music
URL:https://theculturalcurrent.com/event/andy-boay-saadia-rais-gull-danny-shyti/
LOCATION:Gallery5\, 200 West Marshall Street\, Richmond\, VA\, 23220\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T213000
DTSTAMP:20261006T022138Z
CREATED:20261006T022132Z
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SUMMARY:The Electric Seance
DESCRIPTION:This Halloween season\, Richmond bands HOTPANTS and BLACKWOOD STATION are raising the musical dead with The Electric Seance\, an immersive two-act concert that summons the songs of two of rock music’s most influential artists. HOTPANTS will channel the music of Bob Dylan\, while BLACKWOOD STATION takes on The Beatles. Rather than a traditional tribute show\, each Richmond band will perform a full set devoted to its chosen artist\, filtering familiar songs through its own musical identity. Led by singer-songwriter Mackenzie Roark\, HOTPANTS blends roots rock and roll with Americana. The Richmond-based band has spent the past several years performing across the Mid-Atlantic\, including appearances at Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion and Red Wing Roots Music Festival. HOTPANTS also won FloydFest’s 2024 On-the-Rise competition and has built a reputation around its independent approach to recording\, releasing and performing original music. BLACKWOOD STATION\, led by Ian Blackwood\, explores the intersections of folk\, psychedelia and rock and roll. Formed in Richmond in late 2021\, the group approaches American roots music with an experimental streak. Its most recent release\, In The Gamma Garden\, moves further into psychedelic and art-rock territory following the group’s folk-rock self-titled debut. For The Electric Seance\, both bands turn their attention to the past for a Halloween-season performance built around reinterpretation rather than imitation. Across two acts\, the music of Bob Dylan and The Beatles returns to the stage through two distinctly Richmond bands.
URL:https://theculturalcurrent.com/event/the-electric-seance/
LOCATION:Révéler Experiences\, 3108 W Cary St\, Richmond\, VA\, 23221\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T210000
DTSTAMP:20261025T233710Z
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SUMMARY:Halloween Party on Shockoe Sessions Live! feat Vexine!
DESCRIPTION:SSL is a live\, weekly concert series celebrating RVA's goldmine of musicianship!Concerts performed at In Your Ear Studios. Shockoe Sessions Live! is transforming into Spooky Sessions Live! with this special Halloween show! About The Band VEXINE is a 4-piece band based in Richmond\, VA . They describe their original music as “southern rock noir”. Formed in 2012\, the group features front woman Sarah Frances Santamaria on vocals\, Paul Pearce on lead guitar and vocals\, Michael Skiffington on bass\, and Jorge Santamaria on drums. VEXINE’s self-titled debut was released in 2013. It has been described as “taking sultry to bodacious levels\, combining rock and roll attitude with country soul”. Their follow-up record\, “Live from Nashville” was recorded at The Rutledge in Nashville\, TN by renowned sound engineer Frank Sass. In 2016\, VEXINE’s third release was met with much acclaim. Buzzfeed describes VEXINE’s LITTLE SIN as “refreshing” saying Sarah Santamaria possesses “a voice I have been searching for my entire life”. Richmond’s own Style Magazine describes VEXINE’s music as “retro future rock”\, and Richmond Magazine refers to it as “lounge rock noir”. PASTE Magazine calls LITTLE SIN “bad-ass”\, and No Depression Magazine says of VEXINE\, “get ready to meet your new favorite band”. Vexine’s most recent release entitled “the light and the dark in everything” was released on vinyl and digitally in December 2025 on the Shockoe Records label. Doors 7pm Show 7:30pm SHARP! If you can’t make it in person\, you can watch live or later HERE!
URL:https://theculturalcurrent.com/event/halloween-party-on-shockoe-sessions-live-feat-vexine/
LOCATION:In Your Ear Studios\, 1813 East Broad Street\, Richmond\, VA\, 23223\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T213000
DTSTAMP:20261027T222318Z
CREATED:20261025T230334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261027T222318Z
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SUMMARY:Brickwall Jackson
DESCRIPTION:Brickwall Jackson 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.  Brickwall JacksonWebsite | Facebook | Instagram  Brickwall Jackson makes Americana music with a little dirt under its fingernails and a whole lot of soul. Rooted in the stories\, sounds\, and spirit of the American South\, Brickwall Jackson blends Americana\, roots rock\, country\, blues\, and good old-fashioned rock ’n’ roll into music that feels lived-in rather than manufactured. Their songs are built for long drives\, late nights\, cold drinks\, broken hearts\, good friends\, and those moments when life gets complicated but the music somehow makes perfect sense. This is Americana with character. Music made by people who’ve lived a little\, lost a little\, laughed a lot\, and know that the best stories usually come with a few scars.Brickwall Jackson doesn’t need to reinvent the wheel. They just know how to make it roll. Turn it up. Roll the windows down. Let the road do the rest.
URL:https://theculturalcurrent.com/event/brickwall-jackson/
LOCATION:The Tin Pan\, 8982 Quioccasin Road\, Richmond\, VA\, 23229\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261030T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261030T220000
DTSTAMP:20261009T171049Z
CREATED:20261009T171042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261009T171049Z
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SUMMARY:Buckwheat Zydeco Jr. & The Legendary ils Sont Partis Band
DESCRIPTION:Buckwheat Zydeco Jr. & The Legendary Ils Sont Partis Band bring zydeco\, blues and Louisiana roots music to The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen on Friday\, October 30. Courtesy of the Cultural Arts Center at Glen AllenHailing from Lafayette\, Louisiana\, Buckwheat Jr. carries forward the musical tradition of his father\, the late Stanley “Buckwheat” Dural Sr. He began playing rubboard in his father’s band as a teenager and took over its leadership after his father’s death in 2016. His own son now performs alongside him on rubboard\, continuing the family’s connection to Louisiana’s Creole musical heritage. The performance brings accordion\, washboard and the band’s dance-driven sound to RVA for Halloween weekend.
URL:https://theculturalcurrent.com/event/buckwheat-zydeco-jr-the-legendary-ils-sont-partis-band/
LOCATION:The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen\, 2880 Mountain Rd\, Glen Allen\, VA\, 23060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261030T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261030T213000
DTSTAMP:20261027T222318Z
CREATED:20261025T230626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261027T222318Z
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SUMMARY:“70’s Soul Party” Celebrating The Music of The Mighty O’Jay’s
DESCRIPTION:Tribute to The O’Jays appearing in Richmond\, VABox Office: The Tin Pan charges lower fees for box office versus online sales. Our box office is open Tues-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.  “Tribute to The O’Jays”Double O Entertainment Presents: “Tribute to The O’Jays” – The vocalists who have a combined entertainment history spanning thirty-five years. Craig T. Dobson\, David Lawson & Marc Staggers will be performing a Tribute to the mighty\, legendary\, R&B/Soul kings\, The O’Jays\, singing all their greatest hits including “Back Stabbers\,” “Love Train\,” “Use Ta Be My Girl\,” “For The Love of Money\,” “Cry Together” and many more… Craig T. Dobson is a singer/ song writer\, born and raised in Annapolis\, MD and sang in the vocal group\, S.M.U.V. (Seductive Music Unique Vocals). Craig released his debut self-titled EP with 9 Nineteen Music Label in Atlanta\, GA in 2017 and received 11 Grammy Considerations for the Self-titled project in 2018. David Lawson is a superb vocalist born in New Jersey and currently residing in Maryland. He works as a lead vocalist for his church and for multiple music groups. His distinct first tenor voice allows him to excellently perform music of all genres\, and he is a fan favorite of anyone who has ever heard his voice. Marc Staggers—a talented Washington\, D.C. native—has a vocal style often compared to famous soul singers of the past and present. He certainly captivates and continues to generate fan interest across the world.
URL:https://theculturalcurrent.com/event/70s-soul-party-celebrating-the-music-of-the-mighty-ojays/
LOCATION:The Tin Pan\, 8982 Quioccasin Road\, Richmond\, VA\, 23229\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261030T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261031T010000
DTSTAMP:20261025T230453Z
CREATED:20261025T230451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261025T230453Z
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SUMMARY:Howl-O-Ween Costume Party
DESCRIPTION:The Canal Club Presents Wolf Cookie!! Live music\, dj’s\, halloween vendors like fortune telling\, palm reading and more. Win prizes during our costume contest!! Best Group\, Best Couple & Sexiest Single. 18 & up.
URL:https://theculturalcurrent.com/event/howl-o-ween-costume-party/
LOCATION:the canal club\, 1545 E Cary St\, richmond\, 23219\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert
ORGANIZER;CN="S.H.E.":MAILTO:shentertainment818@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261031T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261031T170000
DTSTAMP:20260513T222755Z
CREATED:20260513T222746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T222755Z
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SUMMARY:Jackson Ward Farmers Market
DESCRIPTION:Calling local farmers and growers to join this community-centered market experience in historic Jackson Ward. Share fresh produce\, handmade products\, and agricultural goods while connecting with residents through wellness\, culture\, and local agriculture. Hosted by the Black History Museum & Cultural Center of Virginia\, the market creates space for community engagement\, entrepreneurship\, and neighborhood connection throughout the season.
URL:https://theculturalcurrent.com/event/jackson-ward-farmers-market/2026-10-31/
LOCATION:Abner Clay Park\, Brook Rd\, Richmond\, Virginia\, 23220\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Farmer's Market
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261031T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261031T220000
DTSTAMP:20261027T220719Z
CREATED:20261025T230746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261027T220719Z
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SUMMARY:The Silent Party - Hardywood Westcreek
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to dance the night away with your friends at The Silent Party.Halloween night is about to get real quiet… but the party definitely won’t be! Grab a pair of headphones\, choose your channel\, and dance the night away to the music YOU want to hear. With two channels playing simultaneously\, you can switch between DJs and vibes all night long. WHAT TO EXPECT: 🎧 2 music channels🎶 Multiple DJs + different vibes🍺 Hardywood craft beer available for purchase🎃 Halloween atmosphere👻 Costumes encouraged\, but not requiredHOW DOES A SILENT PARTY WORK?When you arrive\, you’ll receive a pair of wireless headphones. Each channel corresponds with a different DJ. Simply flip between channels\, adjust your own volume\, and choose the soundtrack to your night. Take your headphones off and the room is almost silent. Put them back on and you’re right back in the party. IMPORTANT: A valid ID will be required to check out headphones. Please treat the headphones with care\, as guests are responsible for equipment issued to them. Come in costume or come as you are—just come ready to party.. PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT WILL BE AT HARDYWOOD WESTCREEK
URL:https://theculturalcurrent.com/event/the-silent-party-hardywood-westcreek-2/
LOCATION:Hardywood Park Craft Brewery – West Creek\, 820 Sanctuary Trail Drive\, Richmond\, VA\, 23238\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261031T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261031T230000
DTSTAMP:20261028T220713Z
CREATED:20261025T231411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261028T220713Z
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SUMMARY:Halloween with The Significant Others
DESCRIPTION:Playing your favorite hits from the 80's through today! Come dressed to compete in our costume contest!https://thesignificantothersrva.com/  Get ready to dance all night with The Significant Others! Playing your favorite spooky hits from the 80’s thru today\, The Significant Others are sure to knock your socks off for a fun night of dancing\, drinks\, and a costume contest!
URL:https://theculturalcurrent.com/event/halloween-with-the-significant-others/
LOCATION:Gallery5\, 200 West Marshall Street\, Richmond\, VA\, 23220\, United States
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