What’s Booming – RVA Events

Desiree Roots in Ella and Her Fella Frank. Mamma mia, what a week! The music of ABBA, a Richmond musical legend on stage, and Carnivale at King’s Dominion. And that’s just for starters.
What’s Booming – RVA Events

What’s Booming: Mamma Mia, What a Week in RVA!

Make your own legendary memories right here in Richmond

By Steve Cook | June 23, 2022
fireflies along a country road. For What's Booming: Bourbon on the Boulevard
What’s Booming – RVA Events

What’s Booming: Bourbon on the Boulevard

Fill your calendar with fun, June 16 to 22

By Steve Cook | June 16, 2022
baskets of juicy red strawberries. What's Booming: Ships Ahoy, Berries and Joy, June 9-15, 2022. This week has us waxing lyrical. We bet it will do the same for you.
What’s Booming – RVA Events

What’s Booming: Ships Ahoy, Berries and Joy

Fill your plate with strawberries and memories, June 9 to 15

By Steve Cook | June 9, 2022
classic car by the lake at Rassawek. From a thought-provoking play to a benefit with local music, there's plenty do do in this week’s What’s Booming: Positive Vibes in Richmond.
What’s Booming – RVA Events

What’s Booming: Positive Vibes in Richmond and Beyond

Philosophize, contribute to a great cause, and just have fun

By Steve Cook | June 2, 2022
What’s Booming – RVA Events

What's Booming: Big Bugs and Great White Sharks Invade Richmond

Flamenco, salsa and beach music plus “the most perfect musical of all time” round out the week.

By Steve Cook | May 26, 2022
Flying dogs are just part of the excitement at America's premier outdoor and music festival - Riverrock.
What’s Booming – RVA Events

What's Booming: Flying Dogs and Cajun Cravings and That's Just for Starters

Plus a fun fundraiser for Fox Elementary, country music and a new dark comedy opens at Swift Creek

By Steve Cook | May 19, 2022
Shenandoah Valley exhibit at the Virginia Museum of History and Culture (VMHC). For What's Booming: historical drama and more
What’s Booming – RVA Events

What’s Booming, RVA: History, Drama … Historical Drama

Plus music, comedy, and a link to even more Richmond happenings and dining

By Steve Cook | May 12, 2022
Bikers of all ages along the Virginia Capital Trail. Our top picks will have you rocking under the stars, walking through history, and biking along one capital trail. All in this week’s What’s Booming: Mother’s Day Music and More.
What’s Booming – RVA Events

What’s Booming: Mother’s Day Music and More

Tributes to classic musicians, history, and Mom

By Annie Tobey | May 5, 2022
locomotive on the tracks in Ashland, Virginia, for Ashland Train Days. What’s Booming, Richmond: Loco about locomotives, back to Byrd Park for Arts in the Park plus some musical legends still chugging along.
What’s Booming – RVA Events

What’s Booming: Loco about Locomotives

Arts in the Park returns, plus some musical legends still chugging along, too

By Steve Cook | April 28, 2022
Picture from Jurassic Quest, with a child "riding" a pretend dinosaur. For What's Booming article, Dinosaurs and daffodils, plus Legends on Grace and a Jagger-ish performance in the West End. And a popular craft beer festival returns to Williamsburg.
What’s Booming – RVA Events

What’s Booming: Dinosaurs and Daffodils

The beauty of spring and the nostalgia of the Stones – and dinosaurs – and more

By Steve Cook | April 21, 2022

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