5/2/19
1. Friday Cheers: Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real with Landon Elliott
May 3rd, 6-9:30 PM @ Brown's Island
The only summer concert series held along the James River, Cheers draws 3,000-6,000 people per week to Richmond’s picturesque Brown’s Island, a park-like setting situated between the Canal Walk and the scenic James River in downtown Richmond, Virginia. Friday Cheers takes place every Friday in May and June.
Landon Elliott - 6:15pm
Lukas Nelson & Promise Of The Real - 7:45
Tickets only $10, children under 12 are free
2. First Fridays Art Walk
May 3rd, 5-9 PM @ Richmond Arts District
Explore galleries, shops, restaurants, non-profits and more on the first Friday of every month as the city celebrates the arts.
3. ¿Qué Pasa? Festival
May 4th, 11 AM-7 PM @ Canal Walk
Enjoy boat rides in canal boats decorated by the Mexican embassy in the style of the “floating gardens” of Xochimilco, Mexico, food, music, and more!
4. American Civil War Museum Opening Day Celebration
May 4th, 9 AM-5 PM @ American Civil War Museum
Join ACWM for their grand opening with special guided tours of “A People’s Contest: Struggles for Nation and Freedom in Civil War America” exhibit, a cannon firing demonstration, a beer garden and more!
5. The 22nd Asian American Celebration
May 4th, 11 AM-7 PM @ Greater Richmond Convention Center
Enjoy hands-on crafts, cultural booths, entertainment and food from different countries at this FREE event!
6. 17th Street Farmers Market
Every Thursday, 4-7 PM
Join the 17th Street Farmers Market every Thursday to shop the offerings of local farmers, gardeners, artisans, bakers, craft-makers and more.
7. Friday Cheers: Chicano Batman with Mikrowaves
May 10th, 6-9:30 PM @ Brown's Island
The only summer concert series held along the James River, Cheers draws 3,000-6,000 people per week to Richmond’s picturesque Brown’s Island, a park-like setting situated between the Canal Walk and the scenic James River in downtown Richmond, Virginia. Friday Cheers takes place every Friday in May and June.
Mikrowaves - 6:30pm
Chicano Batman - 8:00pm
Tickets only $10, children under 12 are free
8. Richmond Night Market
May 11th, 5-10 PM @ 17th Street Farmers Market
The Richmond Night Market is a monthly social embedded in the heart of the arts and culture scene in RVA filled with vendors, live music and activities for all ages!
9. Komen Central Virginia MORE THAN PINK Walk
May 11th, 7-11 AM @ Brown's Island
Join Susan G. Komen Central Virginia for the inaugural MORE THAN PINK Walk™ that will bring a new, more interactive format to the event and build a greater sense of community.
10. Pups & Pints
May 11th, 2-6 PM @ Graduate Richmond
Enjoy happy hour specials with 20% proceeds to support Richmond Animal Care Control and Care (RACC), puppy ice cream, dogs available for adoption, live music and helpful organizations like Fetch a Cure & Helping Hands.
11. Made by RVA Market
May 11th, 10 AM-2 PM @ Urban Hang Suite
Made by RVA brings local entrepreneurs and the supportive local community together for a unique shopping experience on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month.
12. Dogtown Brews, Bluegrass & Blues
May 11th, 2-10 PM @ The Butterbean
Head to Manchester for a line-up of all kinds of craft beers & cider, live music and food like rockfish tacos, beer boiled Virginia peanuts, pimento cheese crackers, pork rinds and more!