What’s Booming RVA: Cat Videos, Fair, and Folks
Boomer’s top 5 picks for the week ahead
Heartwarming laughter and fun, from cat videos, the folk festival, the state fair, nostalgic music, and delicious Indian food – just scratching the surface of what’s to love this week. “What’s Booming RVA: Cat Videos, Fair, and Folks.”
CatVideoFest 2024
Sept. 26, 7 p.m., at Ashland Theatre, Ashland
Cat videos culled from countless hours of unique submissions and sourced animations, plus cat adoptions and cat-themed cocktails. Benefits Alix’s Fosters and C.A.R.E.
Richmond Folk Festival 2024
Sept. 27 to 29, 2024, on Brown’s Island and the surrounding riverfront, Richmond
The popular annual RVA cultural festival returns in its 20th year, featuring folk artists who hail from as far away as Indonesia and Colombia, as well as from Virginia and D.C., presenting the cultural music and dance of their roots – and riffs on roots. Plus plenty of folksy vendors with products and food. Shuttles offered, too.
State Fair of Virginia
Sept. 27 to Oct. 6 at The Meadow Event Park, Doswell
A beloved tradition continues, with midway, entertainment, exhibits, competitions, livestock and horticulture, shopping, food, and fun.
Atomic Light Orchestra – A Tribute to ELO
Sept. 28, 8 p.m., at The Tin Pan, Richmond
Reproducing the sound of the Electric Light Orchestra is a tough task, but these musicians have captured the waves.
Festival of India
Sept. 28 and 29 at the Greater Richmond Convention Center, Richmond
Classical and modern Indian live performances, East-West fusion dance and music, alongside Indian cuisine, including vegetarian and non-vegetarian delicacies, such as dosa, kachori, samosas, tandoori chicken and sweets, supplied by local Indian restaurants and families, prepared fresh. Plus vendors of traditional Indian clothing, jewelry, and more.
Check websites for more details, including prices and registration requirements.
More of What’s Booming in Richmond besides cat videos
More fun to fill your calendar
Boomer’s local feature of the week:
A Trail for Wildlife Viewing in Virginia
And more to throw on your calendar:
- MORE EVENTS from September 26 to October 3, with announcements and a road trip
- Lots of future Richmond happenings
