RVA is hoppin'. Let's get off your couch and take advantage this booming city and all it has to offer. There are hundreds of exciting RVA events and things to do in Richmond. From state of the art bowling centers and driving ranges to historic landmarks and even huge music festivals, you'll never get bored here!

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A License to Drive. - No Kidding!

This creative RVA resident is a little bit snarky. :) Read that bumper sticker. Ain't it cute? LOL I was so amused, I actually got out of my car at the stoplight to take a picture. Ha-ha!  #RVA

Looking for Things to Do in Richmond? Look no further than RVAEvents.com.

RVA Events features top events throughout the Richmond, VA area and surrounding areas. From music festivals to craft beer and wine events, you'll find a whole slew of fun things to do. Local businesses throughout the RVA area can list their events for free by registering online.

Let's ROLL!! ... River City Roll is the hottest, new bowling experience in Richmond, VA! Offering bowling at its finest, it features bands, a full bar and light up lanes surrounded by TV screens. Has anybody been? What was your experience like at this event? I can tell you our first impression: 1.) The atmosphere rocks! 2.) It's really loud so bring your ear plugs! #Bowling  #RVA

RICHMOND BANDS

RichmondBands.com is the place to find out where your favorite bands are playing. Type either that or RVAbands.com to be directed to Richmond's premier Facebook group where bands and nightclubs are posting their gig schedules. What's your jam? Need to find out who is playing where? Check out RichmondBands.com. You can also access this group by typing RVABands.com in your browser.

An RVA Thanksgiving Event Worth Sharing

Helping Others: Thanksgiving is a great time to spend with family. It is a great time to be thankful for what you have while also thinking about what others don't. While you're devouring that turkey and mashed potatoes, consider also helping the disadvantaged here in RVA. A few of the the charities throughout the city are Homeward, The Daily Planet and Ronald McDonald House. If you have nothing to do on Thanksgiving, join the homeless and disadvantaged at the Richmond convention center for the annual Giving Heart Feast event. Click the link below for times and volunteer information.

The Giving Heart Community Thanksgiving Feast

THE SOLUTION IS US

HeyRVA... local Richmonder, James Warren wants to help find solutions for our gun problem in America. The recent school shootings and death of all those children and teachers is just hear-breaking. James writes, "The question is terrifyingly and sadly simple: How can we keep our kids from being shot to death? - Everyone has a role to play. Parents. Teachers. Elected officials. Concerned citizens. Law enforcement. Mental health professionals. Pro-Second Amendment. Anti-Second Amendment. Left. Right. Rich. Poor. Cities. Suburbs. All races. All faiths. The solution must be inclusive.Let's convene a conversation and work together to come up with a solution. Read more

CHRISTMAS SHOPPING

Yea, we all can't wait to go shopping and start buying for our friends and family members. Don't forget the little guys. Before you rush to Amazon for everything, keep in mind that small businesses are trying to compete in an ever-changing marketplace. Yes, you might pay a little bit more but you could be helping to support a small family in Richmond by patronizing their store.

EASTER PARADE! - 2023

Don't miss the annual Easter parade on Monument Ave. It's a beautiful, family event with food, cute kids, live music and some dogs wearing outfits, lol. Sunshine isn't always guaranteed so bring a jacket in case it gets chilly.

SUPPORT LOCAL BANDS

Hey guys... RVA is filled with strong, local talent. From blues to country to classic rock, Richmond has got a plethora of exciting bands to check out. Popular venues in town are the Tin Pan listening room, the Canal Club and The National but there are literally too many to mention here. Before we continue, there's a popular Richmond Bands page on Facebook where you can see who's playing where on any given night. Click on the link below or simply visit RichmondBands.com and it will redirect you.

Bands in Richmond, VA

Popular Richmond bands include The Groove Motive, Susan Greenbaum, The Tators, Janet Martin Band, Butcher Brown, Mo Debree and Klaxton Brown among others. Whether you like hot jazz or danceable funk, there's no shortage of bands to choose from. Visit RichmondBands.com for daily posts on what band is playing where.

RICHMOND FOLK FEST

It was another awesome year for the Richmond Folk Fest. RVA came out in droves to support this exciting cultural event on and around Brown's Island and Tredegar Ironworks. The weather was perfect and the music was extraordinary. From jazz to bluegrass to zydeco, there were so many fun cultural events and great bands!

NINE INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT RVA

1. Every year, the Nascar Sprint Cup is held at the Richmond International Raceway.
2. Patrick Henry's famous "Give me liberty or give me death" speech was made in Richmond's St. John's Church.
3. Surprisingly, you won't find a pony at pony pasture, lol.
4. Richmond, VA had the first electric streecars in the US, the Richmond Passenger Railway.
5. The White House of the Confederacy is located in Richmond and was home to Confederate President Jefferson Davis.
6. From 1901 to 1948, the Jefferson Hotel had live alligators in the Palm Court fountains.
7. Tennis pro, Arthur Ashe Jr., who was the first black man to win the singles title at Wimbledon and the Australian and U.S. Open was raised right here in Richmond.
8. The state capitol building was designed by none other than Thomas Jefferson.
9. Richmond had the first African American governor. Doug Wilder was born and raised in the Churchill District of RVA and was elected Governor of Virginia in 1989.

We will continue to bring you RVA news, events and happenings in town.