Ed 260: Drag Bingo, Wedding Gifts, Rental Boats
Hi there.
Unfortunately, we’re coming to you today amidst devastating news out of the Fan: Multiple people were killed in a shooting following Huguenot High School's graduation ceremony outside the Altria Theater this evening.
As we digest this info and wait for more details here, we’re approaching this edition of the Weekly Insider with a short-and-simple format. Take care of yourselves and your loved ones, and we’ll see you up top here again next week.
WEATHER
Wednesday: Cloudy; high of 79°, low of 62°
Thursday: Sunny; high of 79°, low of 56°
Friday: Partly sunny; high of 76°, low of 56°
HAPPENINGS
Wednesday, 9 am - 1 pm: VOLUNTEER WITH RICHMOND COMMUNITY TOOLBANK
Thursday, 6 - 7 pm: DRAG BINGO! AT DIVERSITY RICHMOND
Friday, 3:30 - 5 pm: FLOWER DESIGN WORKSHOP WITH M HENRY DESIGN
CITY GUIDES
1. THE FAMILY CALENDAR: JUNE 2023
2. 7 LOCAL GIFTS TO SHOP THIS WEDDING SEASON
3. MUSIC ROUNDUP: CONCERTS & SHOWS HAPPENING IN RICHMOND, NOW THROUGH JUNE 30
THE LATEST:
SOCIAL NEWS
On boats: GetMyBoat and Boatsetter are two Airbnb-like companies now operating in Richmond for boat rentals. Spend anywhere from $125 an hour to $700 an hour and float on. (Axios Richmond)
On movies: MoviePass has relaunched with four different subscription options, and you can view a full list of participating local theaters here. (ABC8 News)
On hot dogs and ice cream: Ellie’s — a new family- and dog-friendly spot with a walk-up order window and patio seating — set up shop on Arthur Ashe Blvd and serves a variety of hot dogs and ice cream, milkshakes, and sundaes. (Richmond BizSense)
On Willy Wonka: Now through Friday, June 10, you can find locally-made Wonka-ish candy bars from Cardinal Chocolates at 11 Carytown shops, and if you happen upon one of the five hidden golden tickets within the candy wrappers, you’ll win a prize pack valued up to $150. (Instagram)
On Indian cuisine: Carytown’s Citizen Burger location has closed its doors, but the co-owner of Jannat Indian Cuisine is opening Carytown Indian Cuisine in its place in the next two or three months. (Richmond BizSense)
On barcades: Intermission Beer Co. announced its plans to bring another location, including an arcade, to Hanover. An opening date is still in the works. (Instagram)
On must-dos in Libbie Mill: Sizzling Summer Midtown Bash is back this month (June 15) with eats from 1115 Mobile Kitchen, Grateful Grill, King of Pops, and The Farm Bus Produce. (Libbie Mill)
On the small screen: Local mother-and-daughter bakers Tarsha Joyner and Kristy Gardner appear on Crime Scene Kitchen, a Fox channel cooking competition reality show where contestants make a sweet treat after just two minutes of clues about it, including trashcan contents, ingredient containers, and various (clean and dirty) dishes. The next episode airs on Monday, June 12. (Richmond magazine)
On National Pride Month happenings: Dine Out for Pride runs through Sunday, June 11. Part of the proceeds from each signature cocktail sold (at participating restaurants) goes to Virginia Pride and the Richmond Region Tourism Foundation. (OutRVA)
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