Inauguration of University of Richmond’s 11th president slated for April 8th

Richmond ranked fourth worst city for spring allergy sufferers

Youngkin pledges to pull Virginia from carbon market by executive order

VCUarts renames Fine Arts Building for first African American dean, Dr. Murry N. DePillars

Patrick Patrong named VMFA’s new Chief Diversity Officer

Secco Wine Bar Closing at the End of the Month

Richmond BizSense Reporting that Spoonbread Bistro is Closed for Good

Richmond Black Restaurant Experience is Back this Week

ACACIA Midtown reopening restaurant at Libbie Mill

Buzz and Ned’s on Arthur Ashe Boulevard Closing

Test Your RVA Street Knowledge with Back of Your Hand

Beary Entertaining Film Now Playing at the Science Museum

Three Sheets to the Wind and Full Moon Fever take the stage at Maymont May 6th

Eleventh Richmond Bluegrass Jam set for April 30th after two year COVID hiatus

Richmond Night Market Turns on the Lights for its 4th Season

Richmond Region Tourism Foundation distributes $25,000 to local sports organizations 

ACACIA Midtown reopening restaurant at Libbie Mill

Buz & Ned’s closes Scott’s Addition location ahead of redevelopment project

House GOP blocks recreational marijuana sales from beginning this year

Allen & Allen accepting applications from high school seniors for annual scholarship program

Preview: Open Cup Returns to Richmond as Kickers Face NC Fusion U-23

VUU Spring Jamboree Softball and Football Photos

Kickers Dig Deep to Draw Against the Hailstorm – Photos and Game Summary

Preview: Hailstorm is Coming to City Stadium

Kickers Win Home Opener with Authority – Photos and Game Summary

U of R professors awarded $325K NEH Grant for open-source tool to analyze historic images

The Valentine Museum and “Reclaiming the Monument” receive historic grant

Lead Box Found in Lee Monument Not the Elusive Time Capsule

Governor Northam announces study to explore ways to reconnect Jackson Ward

State crews to begin dismantling of Lee Monument pedestal today

An abbreviated Weekend Radar. We covered a couple of events with separate posts (you should read those) that would have made our Radar, Butterflies Live, and Valentine walking tours.

Dominion Energy Family Easter at Maymont April 16th, 9AM – 5PM, Free (some activities require the purchase of tickets)

Tons of Easter-related activities in a beautiful setting. Can be crowded but its pretty and I just read they have baby goats. Baby goats are not Easter related at all but are darn cute.

Bring the whole family for an Easter eggs-travaganza and all that spring has to offer. Enjoy games, activities and crafts, as well as live entertainment from Bach to Rock and other performers, jugglers and adorable animals, and of course, appearances by the Easter Bunny! Bring a picnic blanket and make a day of it with local food trucks and 100 acres to “eggs-plore.”

Entrance to Dominion Energy Family Easter is free, plus optional $2 tickets for activities and games. Each ticket redeemed earns an Easter egg and “eggs-tra” rewards!

Event parking is available at the Historic Estate Entrance and The Robins Nature Center. Guests may enter at any gate and join the fun on the Carriage House Lawn.

Safety guidelines will be in place. https://maymont.org/coronavirus-status/

? Activities for the Whole Family ? -Lucky Duck -Carrot Pull -Hen House Hoopla -Farm Spin -Planting Station -Candy Adventure -Bonnet Craft Tent -Craft Tent – Pinwheels, Sheep Craft and Easter bracelets -Tattoo Tent -Face Painting -High Striker -Inflatable soccer, skeeball, teeball and football -Astro Jump RVA: Bounce course

?️ Tickets ?️ Activity tickets are $2 each, available for purchase at one of two Ticket Tents, to save time for participants at each of the special crafts, inflatables, games and experiences! One ticket per participant per activity. For each ticket you redeem, you will receive one Easter egg. Eggs may contain an “eggstra” prize. Cash, check, and credit cards are accepted. No refunds, returns or exchanges. ? Food Vendors ? -Espresso-A-Go-Go -Funnel Cake Recee -Grateful Grill -Pop’s Kettlecorn -Scoops

? Free Fun for Everyone ? -Live Entertainment Performances by: Bach to Rock, Jonathan Austin, Richmond Urban Dance, Chesterfield Children’s Theater, SPARC and Maymont Animal Ambassadors -Pictures with the Easter Bunny -Storytelling Under the Bunny Tree with Pam Bomboy -Community Zone -Local Mascots -Chalk Zone -Hopstacle Zone -Bubble Zone -Farm Friends – Baby animals and Animal Olympics -Golden Egg Hunt

African American Book Festival at Richmond Public Library April 16th, 11AM – 4 PM

Just heard about this festival so can’t add much. If your near the library on Saturday swing on in.

Virginia Business Expo Associates and Richmond Public Library proudly presents Richmond 1st Annual African American Book Festival.

“The African American Book Festival” was built to give the cemented and newly emerging authors of our culture a platform to spread the messages that are embedded in the pages of their iconography. With one goal in mind, we want to educate, entertain, and impact the Richmond community through African American literature, by shining light on the stories told in their books.

This event is a great opportunity for community members to meet and engage with their favorite black authors. There will be several featured authors.

Come out to support your black authors, meet them face to face, get pictures, buy books at discounted prices, network with other professionals, and bring back reading books into normalcy and support authors in spreading their messages.

What can you expect This event will feature author and publisher exhibits, author discussions and book signings, entertainment, networking and door prizes. The event will attract a wide array of authors, publishers, book clubs, libraries and individual readers. Books available will be suitable to all ages; from children, teenagers, young adults to adults. Authors will present fiction, poetry, nonfiction, memoirs, self-help, and spiritual offerings.

This event is free and open to the public. Come enjoy this free community Festival that celebrates the beauty, power, passion, and excitement of the written work.

Spring Jamboree at VUU’s Hovey Stadium April 16th 1-4 PM

Softball and football together at last. Thankfully not on the same field at the same time. VUU is hosting their Spring Jamboree. At 1 PM you can check out the women’s softball team and then stick around for a Panther football scrimmage.

Richard Hayes is the co-founder of RVAHub. When he isn't rounding up neighborhood news, he's likely watching soccer or chasing down the latest and greatest board game.

It really feels like spring now. Spring into action and do some of the weekend events we’ve suggested, only one is inside.

Science After Dark: Down to Earth at Science Museum of Virginia April 1, 5-8PM, Tickets

It’s no April Fool’s joke hanging with friends/famil and learning at the Science Museum after work is back.

Science After Dark is back! Head to the Science Museum of Virginia for an evening packed with hands-on activities that let scientists of all ages explore everything from soil to space, and celebrate ways we can keep our big blue marble happy.

Guests are also invited to explore the exhibitions and enjoy the planetarium as well as explore chemistry with more than a dozen different hands-on experiment stations provided by the Virginia Section of the American Chemical Society.

The full list of activities, astronomy showtimes and the ticket link is here: https://smv.org/…/thi…/science-after-dark-down-to-earth/

30th Season Home Opener Richmond Kickers April 2nd, 6:30 PM Kickoff Gates at 5 PM, Tickets

Supporting your local soccer team is a calling for some us and just a plain ole good time for the rest. Head over to City Stadium for the start of another season.

The Richmond Kickers kick off their historic 30th consecutive season against FC Tucson as the USL League One rivals face off in a rematch of the 2021 USL L1 Playoff Quarterfinals.

The Roos look to build on the success of the 2021 season that saw the club make its first postseason appearance since the 2016 season.

Chief Sporting Officer and Head Coach Darren Sawatzky enters his third season at the helm and returns many key starters including reigning back-to-back USL League One Most Valuable Player and Golden Boot Winner Emiliano Terzaghi.

Fans are encouraged to purchase their tickets in advance to save on matchday pricing and to ensure quick entrance into the stadium upon arrival.

Arrive early because City Stadium Happy Hour begins at 5 p.m. and lasts until kickoff!

Hungry fans can check out Arroz RVA, Shakedown Eats, Chick Fil-A, and Cocina Calle!

PopUp RVA at the Diamond April 2nd, 10AM – 3PM

If you need an excuse to hang outside eat, drink, and listen to music head over to the Diamond. They promise over 50 vendors so their should be plenty to check out.

Market season is back! PopUp RVA returns to The Diamond on Saturday, April 2nd!

RVA’s Largest Weekly Vendor Market is BACK for our 2nd Season! Featuring dozens of artisan, craft, and other local business vendors.

PLUS: Beer & Wine and Food Trucks!

See the growing list of participating vendors at: https://PopUpRVA.com/ Types of vendors include: Woodworking, Art & Homemade, Activities & Games, Clothing, Jewelry & Accessories, Kitchen & Beverage, Beauty Supplies & Services, Pet & Pet Supplies, Desserts, Beer & Wine, Locally Grown Products, CBD, VA Distilleries, Non-Profit & Cause Based, & MORE!

Tree Plantings at Bryan Park April 2 & 3rd, 1-3PM

One of the many reasons Bryan Park is awesome is the trees. Help it stay awesome by planting more trees.

The rain has cleared and it’s Friday. Time to start thinking about the weekend.

Fox PTA Art Auction at Hardywood March 18th, 6:30 – 10 PM, Tickets and Item Previews

A chance to drink some beer, get some art, and help out a local school.

William Fox Elementary School has been a beloved landmark of the Richmond Fan neighborhood for 111 years. The school building was tragically destroyed in a catastrophic fire that took with it supplies and resources that had been built up through the hard work of the Fox community over decades. This event will raise funds for the PTA that will enable us to provide support directly to our teachers and students as we navigate through this difficult transition and the years to come. The PTA’s mission is to make every child’s potential a reality by engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for all children. Thank you for supporting our efforts to continue our mission, even and especially during this challenging time.

Please join us for the Fox PTA art auction on March 18, 2022 from 6:30pm to 10:00pm at the Hardywood Park Craft Brewery located at 2410 Ownby Lane, Richmond, VA 23220. Art pieces to be auctioned through this event have been donated by a humbling variety of generous and talented individuals. We are delighted and honored to present this beautiful selection of artwork.

This is an adults only event. Ticket price includes (2) drink tickets and appetizers provided by Hardywood. The ticketed event will also include a live music performance and a Live Auction with an incredible selection of artwork. Bidding for these pieces will take place exclusively during the event, beginning at 8:00pm.

There will be additional beverages available for guest purchase along with woodfired pizza from the Hardywood pizza kitchen and various food truck options. Hardywood will be donating 10% of additional purchases (beverages and woodfired pizza) to the PTA.

A selection of artwork will be also be available for viewing and bidding as a Silent Auction event through this website. You do not need to purchase tickets or attend the event to participate in the Silent Auction only.

Galaxy Con at Richmond Convention Center March 18th-20th, Times Vary, Tickets $35-$299

Galaxy Con is the perfect place to let your inner or outer geek hang out. If you’re into Cos-play it’s your time to shine if not go and be impressed with all the hard work that folks put into their outfits. Artist alley is where I spend all my money but here is the list of guests that will be there in case you want to lay down some cash to stand awkwardly next to them for a few moments.

GalaxyCon Richmond is More Than a Comic-Con! It’s a 3-Day FESTIVAL OF FANDOM with celebrities, artists, writers, voice actors, cosplayers, entertainers, creators, wrestlers, fan groups, panelists, and PEOPLE LIKE YOU!

Join fans from across the galaxy and celebrate Comic Books, Pop Culture, Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Anime, Gaming, Cosplay, and more!

Spring Gear Swap & Raffle at Pedal Power RVA March 19th, 3-6 PM

Spring is in the air and it’s time to get that bike project you’ve been working on rolling.

Come kick off spring with a gear swap and raffle hosted by Pedal Power RVA!

We’re getting a jump on spring cleaning by opening up bins and boxes full of bicycle parts, gear and accessories available at discounted prices. We’re inviting you and all bicycle collectors to join us! Bring that parts bin, an old bike, whatever bicycle related accessories you’re ready to get to a new home.

Purchase a raffle ticket now til March 19th and have the chance to win a Kuat Transfer 2 bike rack! Tickets are $5 each and winner will be announced March 19th at 5:30pm. You do not have to present at the event to win, but we would love to see your faces!

10% of our proceeds will go to Moments Of Hope Outreach, a ministry that serves Hanover and Henrico counties, and Richmond north of the James River. Moments of Hope operates a homeless outreach and food pantry, host weekly community outreach luncheons with a mobile pantry, and provide emergency shelter to our homeless neighbors.

You can donate directly to Moments of Hope at the link below. https://momentsofhopeoutreach.org/donate

Hello Kitty Cafe Truck at Short Pump Town Center March 19th, 10 AM – 7 PM

I’m so old I remember when Hello Kitty stormed into the hearts and wallets of America. It appears to still be going strong with the cuteness.

Hello Richmond! The Hello Kitty Cafe Truck is returning to Short Pump Town Center on Saturday 3/19! Come say hello to us at the Main Entrance by Crate & Barrel and Pottery Barn between 10am-7pm and pick up some supercute treats & merch, while supplies last!

The weather outside on Saturday will be frightful, so here are some indoor events that are delightful.

Craftsmen’s Spring Classic at Richmond Raceway Friday-Sunday, March 11-13th, Times Vary, Tickets $5-$7

Featuring exhibitors from across the nation, the Spring Classic is BACK with incredible variety and talent! Join the artists and craftsmen, learn about their inspiration and creative talent, and shop this award-winning event! It’s the perfect place to find pottery, jewelry, fine art, yard decorations, glasswork, clothing, furniture, and so much more! Great gifts for every event coming in the next few months – birthdays, graduations, weddings, Mother’s and Father’s day, baby showers, and more! Richmond Raceway Complex (all indoors)

Enjoy All 3 Days with FREE Return Pass.

Friday 10am-8pm Saturday 10am-6pm Sunday 11am-5pm

The Disco Biscuits at The National Friday & Saturday, March 11-12th, 7-11:59 PM, Tickets $35-$40

I know nothing about the Disco Biscuits other than I like their name and people seem excited about this show. Engage Wikipedia.

The Disco Biscuits are a jam band from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The band consists of Allen Aucoin, Marc “Brownie” Brownstein, Jon “The Barber” Gutwillig, and Aron Magner. The band incorporates elements from a variety of musical genres with a base of electronic and rock.

Art for the Soul at Studio Two Three by the Richmond Black Restaurant Experience Friday, April 11th, 7-11 PM – Tickets $0-$25

Q: What is Art for the Soul? A: Intimate fusion of fashion, art, music and culinary delights.

Awaken your ears with an eclectic blend of Hip Hop, R&B , Afro Beats Music and mouth-watering food prepared by a local chef. Become mesmerized by the style & grace of Designer and Model Showcase by RVA Fashion Week preview.

Richmond is a fascinating city bursting with aspiring and established talent. Support our local visual artists’ vision and masterpieces. Find inspiration and use your talent or budding creative gifts to produce your own unique, one-of-a-kind art with Paint & Sip with Justin Q and design specialty items.

Our guests are engaged to create their very own custom items in minutes, with each person taking away a unique gift, plus empowered by the experience and a positive memory anchored to the RBRE brand

Stimulating music, succulent food and beautiful art to feed your soul.

Pop Up – Stuffed Animal Taxidermy at Chester Library Tuesday, March 15th, 6-7PM, Register Here

We know, we know it’s not a weekend event but c’mon it’s too cool/creepy not to mention. This is for teens so don’t show up you smelly adults.

Give your favorite, well-loved stuffed animal a new life. Bring in an old stuffed animal and we will repurpose it into a cute  DIY decoration.

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