Dashing Through the Arts District Enjoy the second-half of our 2-part RVA Lights the Way map route that takes you on a self-guided tour of all of the sites and lights to see on the other half of downtown and along Historic Broad Street and the Arts District! Miracle on Broad Street TAKE IN THE…
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Give Thanks & Show Gratitude Celebrate Thanksgiving the RVA way by supporting local downtown Richmond restaurants Explore our list of restaurants in downtown Richmond that are offering turkey meals to-go that you can enjoy at home or dine-in specials if you are celebrating a downsized holiday…
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The Holiday Season is Coming Downtown Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year in downtown Richmond with events like RVA Illuminates, Shop Small Saturday, Holiday Lights on the Riverfront & more! 1708 Gallery’s 13th Annual InLight Richmond November 12-15 @ Various Richmond Locations 1708…
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Downtown Richmond is Open for Business! As we head into the holiday season, we hope you'll consider shopping local and small from the quality and specialty retail shops along Broad Street. 2020 has challenged all of us in so many ways, but it has also taught us how to adapt, think differently, and…
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Support Local, Shop Small and Stay Safe Shopping small has never been so easy with our guide to RVA businesses you can support from the comfort of your home. Find everything you need (and want) from furniture to your next favorite book in this list of downtown Richmond stores you can now shop…
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The 2020 Richmond Folk Festival A Virtual Celebration! The Richmond Folk Festival will celebrate its 16th anniversary the weekend of October 9-11 with a “virtual” event that will bring together the community through a special television program, radio broadcasts and online streaming. 2020 Virtual…
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The Community of Common House What’s a social club doing in downtown Richmond? We have all the answers on the curated space centered on creativity and connection. A social club is coming to downtown Richmond – offering all of your favorite amenities from a curated third space, Common House will…
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A Virtual Celebration of All Things 2nd Street! The 2nd Street Festival commemorates its 32nd anniversary October 3-4 with a virtual event celebrating downtown’s Jackson Ward community. Venture Richmond Events will present new musical performances, favorite artists from past festivals, cooking…
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Meet This Year’s Official 2nd Street Festival Poster Artist, Unicia Buster Although this year’s 2nd Street Festival is a “virtual” celebration, Venture Richmond Events is keeping alive the long-standing tradition of an official festival poster. Local Richmond artist Unicia Buster is the poster’s…
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A Nearly $1M Fund for Richmond Area Small Businesses Grants ranging from $2,500 to $10,000 will be distributed to more than 100 local RVA businesses in 2020 In partnership with the Metropolitan Business League, Venture Richmond announces the We Care RVA Rebuild Project, a continuing effort to…
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