Night Bloom Large turnout for ICA fundraising gala that also honors VPM President and CEO Jayme Swain.

Large turnout for ICA fundraising gala that also honors VPM President and CEO Jayme Swain.

Screen Dreams Under new ownership, The Goochland Drive-In shines on.

Under new ownership, The Goochland Drive-In shines on.

Sweet Bird of Paradox May Pang remembers John Lennon's "lost weekend" before her exhibit in Richmond.

May Pang remembers John Lennon's "lost weekend" before her exhibit in Richmond.

Mum isn’t the Word “Lee Cronin’s The Mummy” doesn’t even have a mummy, while “Hunting Matthew Nichols” offers mild but promising scares.

“Lee Cronin’s The Mummy” doesn’t even have a mummy, while “Hunting Matthew Nichols” offers mild but promising scares.

Ecological Healing Indonesian composer and vocalist Peni Candra Rini returns with "Jiwa Kala," a new collaboration carrying an environmental message.

Indonesian composer and vocalist Peni Candra Rini returns with "Jiwa Kala," a new collaboration carrying an environmental message.

Plein Air Dining Your 2026 guide to 30 of the area's best patios and rooftops.

Your 2026 guide to 30 of the area's best patios and rooftops.

April 16-22 The Richmond Ren Faire, Ukrop’s Avenue 10K, Alabama Shakes, Juvenile, Los Lobos, Samantha Bee, An Evening with David Sedaris, Earth Day at the Science Museum, St. Paul and the Broken Bones, Peni Candra Rini, Patti LaBelle, Bon Air Book Festival, Richmond Book Festival, Sleveens, Cris Jacobs, “The Wiz,” Webb Chapel and more.

The Richmond Ren Faire, Ukrop’s Avenue 10K, Alabama Shakes, Juvenile, Los Lobos, Samantha Bee, An Evening with David Sedaris, Earth Day at the Science Museum, St. Paul and the Broken Bones, Peni Candra Rini, Patti LaBelle, Bon Air Book Festival, Richmond Book Festival, Sleveens, Cris Jacobs, “The…

A Flavor Renaissance This city's inaugural Richmond Ren Faire promises a multicultural feast for the senses.

This city's inaugural Richmond Ren Faire promises a multicultural feast for the senses.

Believe in Yourself Broadway in Richmond brings “The Wiz,” a Black reimagining of “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz,” to the Altria.

Broadway in Richmond brings “The Wiz,” a Black reimagining of “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz,” to the Altria.

Art 180 To Close Its Doors After nearly three decades, one of Richmond’s most empowering community nonprofits is closing on Aug. 28 citing financial strain.

After nearly three decades, one of Richmond’s most empowering community nonprofits is closing on Aug. 28 citing financial strain.

Calling Plant People … The Agecroft Garden Show and Plant Sale offers a scenic oasis and chance to learn about plants.

The Agecroft Garden Show and Plant Sale offers a scenic oasis and chance to learn about plants.

Canon Fire Curt Sydnor’s Bach Artillerie project presents classical complexity in a dazzling new light.

Curt Sydnor’s Bach Artillerie project presents classical complexity in a dazzling new light.

Give ‘Em Their Flowers It's hummingbird season in the River City. Here's how to help these little buzzers out.

It's hummingbird season in the River City. Here's how to help these little buzzers out.

Wanted: A Strong One Rounding up some of the city’s best boilermakers and martinis.

Rounding up some of the city’s best boilermakers and martinis.

Into the Sound Singer-songwriter Tristan Dougherty looks to keep his new album, "A Flicker, A Flame," burning at upcoming shows.

Singer-songwriter Tristan Dougherty looks to keep his new album, "A Flicker, A Flame," burning at upcoming shows.

Master of Puppets Existential crises, fake monsters and hair metal in “Faces of Death,” “Deathstalker” and “Exit 8.”

Existential crises, fake monsters and hair metal in “Faces of Death,” “Deathstalker” and “Exit 8.”

Sinner & Saint Kicking it with comedian, former porn star and legendary Trump antagonist, Stormy Daniels. 

Kicking it with comedian, former porn star and legendary Trump antagonist, Stormy Daniels. 

The Borders Between Us Tehran-born photographer Foad S.M. tells stories through images at Artspace.

Tehran-born photographer Foad S.M. tells stories through images at Artspace.

April 9-15 James Erb Tribute, Richmond Poetry Fest at VisArts, Waxahatchee & MJ Lenderman, Flying Squirrels Inaugural Week at CarMax Park, Willie Watson with Tess Fisher, The Richmond Fringe Fest, Moses + Tennishu, “The Far Way” table read, Elegba’s Black Book Expo, Maurice Luca: Fera + Zgomot, Plunky and the Oneness of Juju, The Bizarre Bazaar’s Spring Market, The Embalmers, Anders Osborne and more.

James Erb Tribute, Richmond Poetry Fest at VisArts, Waxahatchee & MJ Lenderman, Flying Squirrels Inaugural Week at CarMax Park, Willie Watson with Tess Fisher, The Richmond Fringe Fest, Moses + Tennishu, “The Far Way” table read, Elegba’s Black Book Expo, Maurice Luca: Fera + Zgomot, Plunky and the…

It Takes A Village These Richmond organizations prove our greatest strength is community.

These Richmond organizations prove our greatest strength is community.

Comfort Park The Flying Squirrels’ new stadium — now open for its inaugural season — homes in on hospitality

The Flying Squirrels’ new stadium — now open for its inaugural season — homes in on hospitality

Fringe Fling The fifth edition of Richmond Fringe brings a four-day festival of live events across the city.

The fifth edition of Richmond Fringe brings a four-day festival of live events across the city.

Arrivals and Departures Local punk band Northeast Regional has a new album, "In The Desert," as well as a member unexpectedly home from the Middle East.

Local punk band Northeast Regional has a new album, "In The Desert," as well as a member unexpectedly home from the Middle East.

A Slice of Life Swift Creek Mill Theatre’s “Pump Boys and Dinettes” serves up slices of pie with a side of country music.

Swift Creek Mill Theatre’s “Pump Boys and Dinettes” serves up slices of pie with a side of country music.

Pretty Enough to Eat Where to find locally grown edible flowers — and how to grow your own.

Where to find locally grown edible flowers — and how to grow your own.

It’s Raining Beer April is a big month for Richmond breweries.

April is a big month for Richmond breweries.

Elevation on the Runway The 18th RVA Fashion Week looks to cultivate growth, opportunity and cultural impact.

The 18th RVA Fashion Week looks to cultivate growth, opportunity and cultural impact.

Trauma Queen “The Drama” wants to be a scandal, but it’s just another posturing doodle.

“The Drama” wants to be a scandal, but it’s just another posturing doodle.

Farce Majeure Virginia Rep’s “The Cottage” channels Noël Coward for a saucy farce set in the English countryside of the 1920s.

Virginia Rep’s “The Cottage” channels Noël Coward for a saucy farce set in the English countryside of the 1920s.

In This Small City, Youth Arts Go to 11 Kids are navigating uncertainty with the help of Richmond’s strong creative community and a joyous public space.

Kids are navigating uncertainty with the help of Richmond’s strong creative community and a joyous public space.