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July 17, 9am, walk Around 3 Lakes Park
9-11am

July 17, 9am, walk Around 3 Lakes Park

Three Lakes Park is a local favorite. We will walk 3 to 4 miles on relatively flat dirt paths and pavement. After we circle the lakes we will...
Adaptability at Work 1 Day Workshop |Richmond, VA
9am-5pm

Adaptability at Work 1 Day Workshop |Richmond, VA

Get ready to level up your skills and crush it at work with our Adaptability at Work 1-Day Workshop - you won't want to miss this!
Artificial Intelligence & Automation 1 Day Workshop |Richmond, VA
9am-5pm

Artificial Intelligence & Automation 1 Day Workshop |Richmond, VA

Understand AI, Automation & Real-World Business Applications | Hands-On | Beginner to Intermediate
Building High Performing Teams 1 Day Workshop | Richmond, VA
9am-5pm

Building High Performing Teams 1 Day Workshop | Richmond, VA

Get ready to unlock the secrets of successful teamwork in this dynamic 1-day workshop - it's time to level up your team game!
STORYTIME IN THE GARDEN
10-11am

STORYTIME IN THE GARDEN

Storytime in the Garden will run every Friday and Saturday at 10 am, February through October in 2026.  Please join us, rain or shine, to help...
Murals of Jackson Ward Walking Tour (July 17, 2026)
10-11:30am

Murals of Jackson Ward Walking Tour (July 17, 2026)

Join the most experienced tour guides in Richmond to explore the diversity of one of city’s most vibrant neighborhoods. Visit murals,...
Friday Chair Yoga at Living Water
11am-12pm

Friday Chair Yoga at Living Water

Each Friday at 11 am we gather in the Yoga Room at Living Water Community Center to practice chair yoga. The practice is quite similar to mat...
GLASSBLOWING for Beginners: One Hour Course for 2 (or 1!)
1-2pm

GLASSBLOWING for Beginners: One Hour Course for 2 (or 1!)

Come learn the basics of glassblowing in just one hour with a friend - it's gonna be a blast!
Wine & Watercolors with Shop Made in VA! RVA
5-7pm

Wine & Watercolors with Shop Made in VA! RVA

Celebrate the end of the work week with a little creativity! Grab and friend and paint your own watercolor art inspired by maker designs.
Black Health Connect | Bridging Healthcare Communities: RVA - Q3 Mixer
5-10pm

Black Health Connect | Bridging Healthcare Communities: RVA - Q3 Mixer

COMING TOGETHER TODAY FOR A MORE SUCCESSFUL TOMORROW.RSVP at Blackhealthconnect.com
Social Flare Family Paint Party
5:30-7:30pm

Social Flare Family Paint Party

Enjoy an evening of creativity, inspiration & family fun. Step-by-step painting class. Teen vendors plus teens can earn service hours.
Salsa & Soul: Beginner Salsa Lesson
6-7pm

Salsa & Soul: Beginner Salsa Lesson

Salsa & Soul: A Night of Connection. Try out salsa at our beginner salsa class every Friday. Come solo or perfect for a date night!
Plant Bingo
6-8pm

Plant Bingo

Join us for a night of fun at Plant Bingo! An evening filled with plants, drinks, and prizes! ️️
After 5 Fridays | Dance After Work: Kathak with Bharati Khopkar
6-8pm

After 5 Fridays | Dance After Work: Kathak with Bharati Khopkar

After 5 Fridays is the perfect way to kick off the weekend. Relax with a beverage, visit the galleries for an art escape, and take part in the...
COMMUNITY ROOT AWARDS
6-10pm

COMMUNITY ROOT AWARDS

CELEBRATING FOLX SEEN AND UNSEEN DOING INCREDIBLE WORK IN THE COMMUNITY.
SKY HIGH Bolos Rooftop 7/17/26
6-11:30pm

SKY HIGH Bolos Rooftop 7/17/26

Elites is where after-work energy meets elevated nightlife — rooftop views, curated music, and a crowd that understands the vibe.
VMFA Happy Hour Project Picnic
6:30-8:30pm

VMFA Happy Hour Project Picnic

This will be our weekly event until we decide on ways to branch out. Some good ideas came out of our first meet, so watch this space!..
Feed the homeless at St Peter Catholic Church 800 E Grace St Richmond VA 23219
6:45-7:45pm

Feed the homeless at St Peter Catholic Church 800 E Grace St Richmond VA 23219

Hi all,...
Roll 4 - 10th Anniversary Spectacular
7-8:30pm

Roll 4 - 10th Anniversary Spectacular

Join Roll 4 to celebrate TEN YEARS of wild improvised role playing game adventures at the Coalition Theater!
Flamenco + House Dance Workshop RVA
7-10pm

Flamenco + House Dance Workshop RVA

Join us for a very unique, very rhythmic cultural mashup of Flamenco with House music
Tommie’s House Album Release
7-11pm

Tommie’s House Album Release

with Valentin Prince, Dorée, and Alberto Sifuentes Jr.
Robert Jon & The Wreck
8-9:30pm

Robert Jon & The Wreck

Robert Jon & The Wreck appearing at The Tin Pan in Richmond, VA
Phantoms of Franklin Ghost Tour (July 17, 2026)
8pm

Phantoms of Franklin Ghost Tour (July 17, 2026)

Phantoms of Franklin Ghost Tour by Haunts of Richmond Franklin Street was once the most elegant address in Richmond, and some say its past...
House Special: Airhead & Babybangs' FINAL SHOW!
9-10:30pm

House Special: Airhead & Babybangs' FINAL SHOW!

Come say goodbye to two beloved Coalition house teams!
CLASS OF THE TEENS: THE ULTIMATE REUNION!
10pm-2am

CLASS OF THE TEENS: THE ULTIMATE REUNION!

Get ready to rewind the clock and relive the hottest hits from 2013 to 2019!
Beyoncé Dance Party
10pm-2am

Beyoncé Dance Party

Get in Formation to slay and dance your heart out to all the best Beyoncé bangers all night long!

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