Ed 173: Fall Fest, Adult Recess, Pride Crawl Specials
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Trying to decide whether you’re ready to start celebrating fall when temperatures are still so darn high in RVA? We get it, and we’ve found a solution: A cone of Pumpkin Gingersnap from Gelati Celesti. Autumnal flavors, but delivered in a chilled format to keep you cool. Enjoy!
WEATHER
Wednesday: Mostly sunny; high of 90°, low of 70°
Thursday: Afternoon thunderstorms; high of 83°, low of 69°
Friday: Mostly cloudy; high of 83°, low of 67°
HAPPENINGS
Wednesday, 7 pm: Wednesgays at the Byrd Theatre: A Queer Film Series
Thursday, 7 - 11 pm: Salsa on the Water with RVA Bachata at The Lilly Pad
Friday, 6 pm: Yoga & Beer Happy Hour at Canon & Draw Brewing Company
CITY GUIDES
1. The Ultimate Fall Festival Guide
2. Music Roundup: Concerts & Shows Happening in Richmond Now - October 4
3. 11 of the Best Places to See Fall Foliage in RVA
RICHMONDER TO KNOW
Julia Warren: Founder and executive director at Celebrate! RVA, a nonprofit organization with a mission to give disadvantaged children a memorable birthday celebration in a safe and fun environment. Julia and her team host birthday parties for underserved children in Richmond who otherwise wouldn’t have the opportunity to have a party for their special day.
A $20 donation to Celebrate! RVA allows the organization to provide one birthday bag to a local child including everything they need to host their own COVID-safe celebration from home. You can learn more and donate here.
Keep scrolling for RVA’s latest social news, including when and where you can engage in a little friendly competition at a (free!) “adult recess” event this weekend, can’t-miss specials and drink releases happening during the Scott’s Addition Pride Crawl on Saturday, the new dessert shop coming to Jackson Ward next month that already has our mouths watering, and more.
THE LATEST:
THIS WEEK
Ready or not, here comes fall. Today kicks off Fall Fest at Starr Hill Richmond Beer Hall & Rooftop, an event running Wednesday - Sunday and featuring autumnal beer releases (like the Festie Oktoberfest Lager, Last Leaf Maple Brown Ale, and more), fall-friendly fare by a few of our favorite food trucks (Zorch Pizza, Intergalactic Tacos, and Fat Kid Sandwiches), and can’t-miss activities like…
Wednesday, 4 - 9 pm: All Starr Super Smash Tourney with DawnStar Games
Thursday, 6:30 - 8 pm: Live Music on the Rooftop with Local Artist, Rachel Leyco
Sunday, 3 pm: Stein Hoisting Competition
…and more! Details here.
Don’t forget your tickets! The 6th Annual Afrikana Film Festival returns this Thursday and lasts through Sunday, featuring four days full of dynamic independent cinema, live performances, panel discussions, workshops, and more, happening at awesome locations all around Richmond.
Get an all-access pass for $40 here to gain entry to any and all festival events, including 40 films from across the diaspora, as well as panels, parties, and workshops — or purchase 1-day passes or individual event tickets here starting at $15.
[P.S. Check out The Ultimate Fall Festival Guide for even more upcoming festivals, from film and music to food and drink and beyond!]
Friendly competition, for a good cause. The 17th Street Market is partnering with Stonewall Sports to bring out your inner kid (and maybe your inner competitor) with a special Adult Recess at Kanawha Plaza this Saturday from 5:30 - 8 pm! This event is free and open to all, and you can either bring a chair to sit and watch the fun or plan to participate in a variety of fun schoolyard games you’ll remember from your youth, in addition to enjoying music and food. More info here.
It’s finally here: The Scott's Addition Pride Crawl is happening this Saturday from 12 - 5 pm! T-shirts will be available for purchase at Blue Bee Cider, with proceeds benefiting VA Pride.
Don’t forget to pick up a “Pride Crawl Card” at any of the participating locations listed below and get it stamped at each spot you visit throughout the crawl. Once you earn enough stamps, turn your card in at any participating location and you'll be entered into a raffle to win a $25 gift card!
Participating venues:
Ardent Craft Ales, Bingo Beer Co., Black Heath Meadery, Blue Bee Cider, Brambly Park Winery, Buskey Cider, The Hof, Isley Brewing Company, Lunch & Supper, Moore St. Cafe, Reservoir Distillery, Richmond Triangle Players, Shield N' Heath Hatchet House, Starr Hill Beer Hall & Rooftop, Strangeways Brewing, Stuff RVA, Tang & Biscuit, Three Notch'd Brewing, The Veil Brewing Co., and Väsen Brewing Company.
Notable specials:
Plum Basil Gose benefiting VA Pride @ Ardent Craft Ales
Rainbow Connection Moore-mosa in a special stadium cup @ Moore St. Cafe
Pridetoberfest Brew (a strawberry, blood orange, and peach sour) benefiting VA Pride @ Väsen Brewing Company
Pride or Die cocktail benefiting VA Pride @ Lunch or Supper
Babes Pride Brew, a strawberry watermelon wheat beer brewed in collaboration with Babes of Carytown @ Three Notch’d RVA Collab House
Sunday plans = made. Enjoy "family reunion meets outdoor cookout" vibes at Brunch on the Plaza with UnlockingRVA this Sunday from 11 am - 3 pm, featuring a set by DJ Nobe and a live performance by Mighty Joshua along with mouthwatering brunch fare by 12 local vendors. Get your ticket here!
COMING SOON
A brunchtime Pride party? We’ll see you there! While the Virginia Pride Festival was unfortunately canceled due to COVID concerns, the Soul Taco Pride Party is still on for next Saturday, September 25! Seats will be assigned and masks will be required; more info here.
They'll be blacking out the windows, dimming the lights, and dancing to music by DJ Statistics while enjoying delicious brunch fare and cocktails. A $10 ticket will cover your first mimosa, a reservation for either 11:30 am (here) or 2 pm (here), access to an aspiring drag artist competition that will crown RVA’s next amateur drag queen/king, and a donation to Stonewall Sports. Snag your spot before they’re all booked up.
See you soon, Suzy Sno. Jack Jacobs at Richmond BizSense reports that Ruby Scoops owner and recent Food Network award-winner Rabia Kamara is working on a new frozen dessert venture called Suzy Sno, expected to open at 317 N 2nd St in Jackson Ward in early October.
Suzy Sno will serve New Orleans-style snowballs, specialty frozen desserts described as "a mound of fluffy shaved ice, flavored with sweet syrups and topped or stuffed with a number of mix-ins and add-ons." Folks are already commenting on Suzy Sno’s Instagram requesting flavors like Egg Custard, Wedding Cake condensed milk, and more. We can’t wait to try them all — knowing Rabia, it’s going to be absolutely delicious.
Weekly Giveaway
Sunday Table Co.
This local company is owned by Richmonders Virginia and Emilie, two BFFs who have been friends since middle school. They started Sunday Table Co. two years ago, and they named the business after another close friend of theirs who passed away a few years ago who continues to inspire them today.
In addition to selling simple, playful paper goods like postcards, stickers, and prints, they also have coffee cups, magnets, tote bags, and more featuring beloved spots all around RVA. And they do custom artwork if there’s a particular spot in town that is special to you or a person you love. Hello, meaningful gift idea!
This week, we’re giving away one of their “Cocktails of Richmond” prints, valued at $18 in their Etsy shop and featuring 29 of RVA’s most notable libations.
To enter to win: Tell us one of your favorite cocktail spots in Richmond! We’re big fans of the Cirrus Vodka tasting room, personally.
Last week: Congratulations to Amber L. for winning our Sun Theory Co. giveaway!
Member Perks
YogaSix Richmond
YogaSix is all about a sensory yoga experience that is accessible to all — so if you've ever had that "What the heck am I supposed to be doing?" feeling during a yoga practice, this might just be the place for you.
This boutique fitness studio is a female- and veteran-owned business located at Regency Square (1404 N Parham Rd, Suite K208), and local owner Christina Perronie is opening a second studio soon in Scott’s Addition (3810 W Broad St).
Members of The Richmond Experience can get their first week of YogaSix classes FREE — text "FreeWeek" to (804) 466-3042 to redeem. Check out the upcoming class schedule here!
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We'd like to welcome 20 new members this week: Ethan M., Sarah W., Kelly J., Beth B., Sarah W., Danielle B., Britta K., Emina D., Victoria M., Sophie M., Andy S., Tessa H., Anya M., Angela H., Ben J., Rebecca W., Landon K., Connie B., Adam M., and Skylee C.,
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Have an awesome week!
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