Just in time for RVA Bike Month and the “soft re-opening” of downtown, Venture Richmond teamed up with Sports Backers’ Bike Walk RVA program to install seven new high-capacity bike racks throughout downtown. Max Hepp-Buchanan, Director of Riverfront and Downtown Placemaking, describes the project…
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A Public Space for All Help us make Brown's Island the best public space it can be and take the Brown’s Island Improvement Plan Community Survey! If you’ve been to Friday Cheers, PrideFest, Dominion Energy Riverrock, Richmond Folk Festival, Richmond Marathon, or any of the other dozens of events…
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Clean & Safe in Downtown Richmond Keeping Downtown’s sidewalks clean is a public-private partnership between the City, the Downtown taxpayers and Venture Richmond, that began in 1999. The City outsources Downtown sidewalk cleaning to Venture Richmond who enhances the services. Venture Richmond…
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Stay Plugged In Come Together Online with these virtual Richmond events! Live music, webinars, dance and yoga classes, and virtual markets will keep you busy, safe, and social this week! Make the most of your day with your RVA community, and from the comfort of your own home, with this list of…
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Helping You Stay Safe and Active in Downtown Richmond Today is the first day of Spring! Get outside! Check out some of our suggestions for enjoying Spring while social distancing! As of Tuesday, March 17, Governor Ralph Northam has asked that all Virginian’s follow the CDC's recommendation against…
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April 29, 2020: For the safety of both our patrons and staff, and in accordance with the Governor’s “Stay at Home” order, currently in effect until June 10, we have made the difficult decision to cancel the June Friday Cheers events (June 5, 12, 19, 26). As most of you know, our May concerts were…
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Downtown is for Lovers Whether you're sharing Valentine's Day with a loved one, partying with pals, or looking for that special someone - you'll find the perfect way to celebrate the love-filled weekend in downtown Richmond! 1. Valentine's Day 80s Prom February 14 @ SWITCH 2. Galentine's Glow Up…
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March 31, 2020 Update: In conjunction with Governor Northam’s recently-issued statewide stay-at-home order, Sports Backers and Venture Richmond are very disappointed to announce that the 2020 Dominion Energy Riverrock festival planned for May 15-17 at Brown’s Island and Historic Tredegar will be…
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Marketing and Making Downtown with Anedra Learn more about Anedra Bourne, our Deputy Executive Director! What is your favorite thing about working at Venture Richmond? The team/family that IS Venture Richmond. Many on our team have dedicated between 15 to nearly 30 years boostering the efforts of…
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May 2020 Update Due to COVID-19, many of the events included in this list have been cancelled or rescheduled. As some of the information below may be out of date, please make sure to check for upates on each event on event or event organizer's website and/or social media. Save the Date! You won't…
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