More What’s Booming RVA: June 22 to 29
A week of events, announcements, and a link to future fun
Check out the Boomer Top 5 picks in RVA, browse the week ahead … below … or go to our updated events page for Down the Road happenings and ongoing exhibitions and performances.
June 22 to 29, 2023
What’s happening in and around the Richmond region
Thursday, June 22
Pride Unhappy Hour at the Poe Museum. Live music from indie-pop artist Landon Elliott, libations from Hardywood, and food from TBT El Gallo. June 22, 6 to 9 p.m., at the Poe Museum, Richmond.
“My Garden of a Thousand Bees” Movie Screening. An English gardener filmed more than 60 species of bees, from Britain’s largest bumblebees to tiny scissor bees, and notes differences in behavior. FREE, registration required. June 22, 7 p.m., at 4301 E. Parham Rd., Henrico.
The Taters at Main Line. A boomer favorite band at a boomer favorite venue. Cheers! June 22, 7 p.m., at Main Line Brewery, Richmond.
Urban Tree Weather Preparedness. Learn how to mitigate the risks of extreme weather events on urban trees, from prevention to maintenance. June 22, 7 to 8:30 p.m., at the Henrico County Extension Office, Henrico.
Richmond Flying Squirrels vs Harrisburg Senators. Go Nutz and have Funn with professional baseball, giveaways, and fireworks on featured nights. Through June 25 at The Diamond, Richmond.
“SOUND OF THE GUNS” World Premiere. See Boomer’s Top 5 Picks.
All-Abilities Fun @PARK365. Fun, accessible activities for all ages, with food trucks and music on site. June 22 partners with the YMCA of Greater Richmond, which includes accessible programs. July 20 features Sportable, which makes sports accessible and inclusive for individuals with physical disabilities and visual impairments. June 22, July 20, and Aug. 17, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. each day, at Park365, Richmond.
Friday, June 23
Hill of Heroes. See Boomer’s Top 5 Picks.
Celebrate Pride with John Musgrove and “Ginter’s Pope.” Learn more about Lewis Ginter and the making of the author’s first installment in the “Reticent Richmond” series. June 23, 5 to 7 p.m., at Book People, Henrico.
Ashland Fourth Fridays. See Boomer’s Top 5 Picks.
“Blues & Brews.” River City Blues Society presents a FREE happy hour concert, featuring the Ham Biscuits. June 23, 5 to 8 p.m., at The Camel, Richmond.
Friday Cheers. The Vegabonds with Kind Hearted Strangers entertain at Richmond’s favorite outdoor summer concert series. June 23, 6 to 9:30 p.m., on Brown’s Island, Richmond.
An Evening with Rabia Chaudry. See Boomer’s Top 5 Picks.
Alexander Paley Performs an All-Chopin Program. The Washington Post said of this piano virtuoso, “His overwhelming agility and lucid expressivity came through in the way he shaped phrases, stroked the keys, enunciated pungent rhythmic patterns and defined prime areas of the musical landscape.” June 23, 7:30 p.m., at St. Luke Lutheran Church, Richmond.
“Family” Art Exhibition. The gallery’s Main exhibition area focuses on the theme of family. Proceeds of sales benefit ChildSavers’ mission of improving the mental well-being of children through clinical treatment and education. Exhibition, June 23 to July 22; opening reception, June 23, 6 to 9 p.m.; juror’s talk and awards presentation, June 23, 7 p.m. At Artspace Gallery, Richmond.
“Beautiful: The Carole King Musical.” The story of King’s rise to stardom, with Grey Garrett in the starring role. June 23 to Aug. 6 at The November Theatre, Richmond.
Festival of the Arts: Yes And Presents Erykah Badu. The celebrated singer comes to the Dell Main Stage. June 23, 8 p.m., at Dogwood Dell, Richmond.
“Native Gardens.” See Boomer’s Top 5 Picks.
Saturday, June 24
Sunrise Yoga in the Park. Be led through a moving meditation yoga practice, with pose variations to fit all levels. Jun 24, 8 to 9 a.m., at Pouncey Tract Park, Glen Allen.
Love on Tap with Virginia Pride 2023. Market, music, pizza specials, and drag performances. June 24, noon to 10 p.m., at Hardywood Pizza Kitchen & Taproom, Richmond.
“Team America: Patton, Macarthur, Marshall, Eisenhower, and the World They Forged.” Author and military historian Robert L. O’Connell tells the story of four military leaders who led the U.S. to success during World War I and beyond. June 24, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., at Tuckahoe – Henrico County Public Library, Henrico.
The History of Color. Learn about how humans have seen and used color to enhance the world. June 24, 2 to 3 p.m., at Meadow Farm, Glen Allen.
Summer Solstice Celebration at Courthouse Creek. Live music, new summer “cocktails,” a special menu, and more. Sunday includes summer flower crown workshop with M Henry Design from noon to 4 p.m. (registration required for workshop). June 24 and 25 at Courthouse Creek Cider, Goochland.
Sunday, June 25
Freedom on the Capital Trail – History Walk. Learn about sites and stories that shaped Richmond in this partnership between the Virginia Capital Trail Foundation and The Valentine. FREE, registration requested. June 25, 10 to 11:30 a.m., beginning at Great Shiplock Park, Richmond.
Pollinators at the Park. Henrico Master Gardeners offers tours of the gardens, highlight local pollinators, and answer pollinator and garden questions. Plus kids’ activities and storytimes. June 25, 1-3 p.m. in the Butterfly Garden at Armour House & Gardens at Meadowview Park, Richmond.
A Tribute to the Music of Motown: feat. The Brencore Allstars Band. The 14-piece band communicates a deep appreciation for some of Motown’s greatest hits. June 25, 7 p.m., at The Tin Pan, Richmond.
Tuesday, June 27
The Writing Show: Structuring Your Memoir. Three memoirists discuss possibilities for presenting your personal story, presented by the James River Writers. June 27, 6 to 8 p.m., at Visual Arts Center of Richmond, Richmond.
Wednesday, June 28
Sunset Yoga in the Park. Be led through a moving meditation yoga practice, with pose variations to fit all levels. June 28, 6 to 7 p.m., at Deep Run Park, Henrico.
Mystery Night at Fountain. Two renowned mystery writers discuss their books, notably “The Last Drop of Hemlock” and “Finlay Donovan Jumps the Gun.” FREE, registration required. June 28, 6 to 7:30 p.m., at Fountain Bookstore, Richmond.
Thursday, June 29
Science in Space: Does Space Travel Accelerate Aging? Henry Donahue, Ph.D. talks about experiments he created to study the impacts of space radiation and microgravity on bone and muscle on board the International Space Station. June 29, 6 p.m., at the Virginia Museum of History & Culture, Richmond.
Lazed and Confused: The 420 Laser Experience. A diversity of appropriate music – from Willie Nelson and the Grateful Dead to Snoop Dogg, Missy Elliott, and Rush – accompanied by lasers, theatrical lighting, and videos, all in the spirit of 420. June 29, 8 p.m., at Dominion Energy Center, Richmond.
Boom!
People’s Choice Awards Voting Open. The Library of Virginia has announced 10 finalists for the 20th annual People’s Choice Awards, representing the most-requested fiction and nonfiction titles by Virginia authors, or about the commonwealth, published in 2022. Winners will be announced at the 26th Annual Virginia Literary Awards Celebration on Oct. 14, 2023. Voting runs through July 31, 2023.
5k Joins the Ashland Half Marathon. The annual 13.1-mile race now has a 5k, too, both presented by Sports Backers and the Richmond Road Runners Club. Aug. 23, 6:30 and 7 a.m., beginning in downtown Ashland.
Taste: Celebrate the Chesapeake. Live music, locally inspired food, silent auctions, and more – to support the work of the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay. Sept. 7, 6 to 8 p.m., at Blue Atlas Restaurant and Market, Richmond.
Featured regional events
Pride at Birch & Bloom. Cocktails, dancing, and music by DJ Marcela, all to support The Trevor Project. June 24, noon to 4 p.m., at The Aspen Bar at The Forum Hotel, Charlottesville.
“1776: The Musical.” Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest presents the patriotic, toe-tapping musical about the Founding Fathers and the road to the Declaration of Independence and revolution. June 29 to July 1, 7:30 each evening, at Poplar Forest, Lynchburg.
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