Ed 215: Harry Potter’s Birthday Party, HeART & Soul Fest, Free Swim Lessons
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I’m not gonna lie to you: It’s 10:45 pm on Tuesday night as I (Kelsey) write this, and I just got back from the Dirty Heads show at Virginia Credit Union LIVE!
Which was stellar, by the way. But that’s a late night for a mid-ish 20-year-old like me! (I’m 33.)
So, between my late night and your early morning (you do get up right at 6 am when this hits your inbox, right?!), we better just get straight to the facts. It’s another great week to be a Richmonder, and we’re going to tell you exactly why. Read on for all the need-to-knows for these next few days.
WEATHER
Wednesday: Afternoon thunderstorms; high of 91°, low of 71°
Thursday: Partly cloudy; high of 90°, low of 70°
Friday: Afternoon thunderstorms; high of 86°, low of 68°
HAPPENINGS
Wednesday, 11:30 am - 5:30 pm: Black Pride RVA
Thursday, 6 - 10 pm: 2022 Dinner on the Infield
Friday, 6:30 pm: Music at Maymont: Carbon Leaf
CITY GUIDES
1. MUSIC ROUNDUP: CONCERTS & SHOWS HAPPENING IN RICHMOND, NOW THROUGH JULY 31
2. FARMERS MARKET ROUNDUP: A GUIDE TO MARKETS ACROSS THE CITY
3. 9 FROZEN DESSERTS TO COOL DOWN WITH THIS SUMMER, PT. 2: BOOZY EDITION
RICHMONDER TO KNOW
Samantha Lydard: She’s the founder of Trying to Adult RVA — a social group for any other Richmonders in their 20s or 30s who want to make some new friends. Samantha regularly organizes events and gatherings via Facebook and Meetup, so check ‘em out and RSVP “Yes!”
Keep scrolling for RVA’s latest social news, including where to get tomatoes this weekend, a new marketplace offering delish prepared meals, how to celebrate Christmas in July, and more.
THE LATEST:
FESTIVALS & OTHER SHINDIGS
More summer-y, tomato-y goodness: We can’t get enough! From Supper | Summer | Somm to the upcoming (and fan-fave) Hanover Tomato Festival, we’ll take all the ‘maters we can get this season. Head to Pole Green Park this Friday and Saturday (July 15 and 16) to fill up on the red-and-juicy veggie (*fruit?) and enjoy live music, various vendors, family-friendly activities, a tomato-eating contest, and more. (Richmond magazine)
You’d be happy to attend this din: Happily Natural is hosting a pop-up dinner at the end of this month. On July 24, diners can enjoy the Feast de Renaissance: Black Food Matters — “a grassroots outdoor experience crafted to honor the revolutionary spirit of resistance and to inspire one of the most obvious ways we can empower our communities.” The event features a three-course meal and an urban garden tour, and it supports Happily Natural Day, an annual summer festival in RVA, celebrating natural hair, holistic health, and black awareness and featuring lectures, workshops, vendors, performances, and then some. (Eventbrite)
Give a little bit of heart and soul: The Richmond Black Restaurant Experience’s beloved festival HeART & Soul is back in town soon. Head to City Stadium on Saturday, July 30, for live music and art, incredible eats (BBQ, comfort food, Jamaican and West Indian options — to name a few), and a variety of activities (some of which are kid friendly, too). Tickets start at just 10 bucks. (Instagram)
The boy who turns 42: Starr Hill Beer Hall & Rooftop is throwing a birthday bash for Harry Potter on Sunday, July 31. Enjoy a movie marathon, wear a costume (if you want to compete for a prize (or just if you want to)), play some trivia, and grub on some TBT El Gallo tacos and Karmalita’s sweets. (Instagram)
DO-GOOD-FEEL-GOOD PLANS
Christmas in July: Ronald McDonald House Charities of Richmond is celebrating Christmas in July with a 12-day raffle fundraiser. Now through Monday, July 25, you can purchase raffle tickets and be entered to win a variety of prizes and packages from dozens of Richmond faves, including Brambly Park, Buskey Cider, Gelati Celesti, and way, way more. Proceeds support the org's "mission to keep families together while their child receives medical care in a local area hospital." (Ronald McDonald House Charities of Richmond)
The Richmond legend who turns 158: HandsOn Greater Richmond is hosting a Maggie Walker Day of Service this Saturday, July 16. Honor the life and legacy of one of RVA's very own by volunteering to pick up trash and enhance community gardens throughout Jackson Ward. Maggie Walker was born on July 15, 1864, making this a great way to celebrate the icon's 158th b-day. (HandsOn Greater Richmond)
MORE LINKS YOU’LL WANT TO CLICK
🏊The City of Richmond’s Parks and Rec department is offering free swim lessons. (Instagram)
🛒A new neighborhood market — Supper Club — recently opened, selling prepared meals, to-go fried chicken, butcher-cut meats, seafood, produce, baked goods, craft beer, wine, and more. (Richmond BizSense)
📺AppleTV+ original series “Swagger" is filming its next season in RVA and looking for extras. (Instagram)
Weekly Giveaway
Proper Pie Co.
Their description for the Sour Cream & Blueberry slice is: “A crowd favorite. Blueberries in a sour cream custard (almost akin to cheesecake) with a streusel topping. So good.” Visit this Church Hill gem, and order that or literally anything else on the menu if you’re looking to be transported directly to heaven.
This week, we’re giving away a $25 gift card to Proper Pie Co. Get two slices of Sour Cream & Blueberry, whydon’tyou?
To enter to win: Tell us your favorite smell!
Last week: Congratulations to last week’s winners, Kimberly S., Megan T., and Tonya S., for winning our Keto Chef To Go giveaway!
Member Perks
Sweet Wynns
Here’s a sweet one for ya: Sweet Wynns is an ice-cream-making workshop spot that teaches you how to create premium ice creams from scratch. Guests will learn a bit about ice cream history, sample different ice creams, and create their own pint of ice cream to take home and enjoy. De-lish.
Members of The Richmond Experience save $10 off all workshop tickets with code RVAX.
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Hey, new members!
We'd like to welcome 16 new members this week: Logan M., CarrieLynn S., Emily S., Kellie L., Deborah B., Andrew B., Natalie T., Emily A., Lore M., Ally H., Gustaf B., Laura K., Sarasi J., Kim T., Elena A., and Mesha F., we’re so glad you’re here!
It takes a village, so let us know if you have any questions, thoughts, feedback, tips, or recs! Thanks for reading edition 215 of The Weekly Insider.
Have a great week!
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