Tuesday, November 24th, we’re doing it again — Friendsgiving at Penny’s Wine Shop!

Expect family-style eats, magnums of wine flowing freely, and that unmistakable Penny’s energy we all love. It’s one of our favorite nights of the year — good food, great bottles, and even better company.

Come hungry, come thirsty, and come ready for a grand time!

2 Seatings: 5:00 PM and 7:30 PM

Get ready to fling your way into Thanksgiving! Join us from 6–8pm for our annual Turkey Toss, where you’ll bowl with frozen turkeys to support Feed More of Richmond. It’s ridiculous, it’s festive, and it’s all for a great cause.

After you’ve tossed your turkeys, hang with us for live sets from Ford’s Cellar and Valley Depalma all evening long.

Our annual Bellycheer! tour is back.

Bellycheer! Feasting in England 1580-1640 is a guided tour celebrating food and dining during the holiday season.

Listen to a lively telling of uses of everyday foods, food preparation, historic recipes, rare spices, table etiquette, and customs on England’s annual feast days. Is food medicine? In a 17th century country house, food and medicine were often the same thing. Join tour guide Tracy Weldon to learn about these topics and more on a guided tour focusing on the dining parlor and Tudor Kitchen.

Take home historic recipes to try on your own.

$12.00 per person. 20% discount for museum members.

This tour is also offered on Thursday, December 11th at 6:00pm and on Saturday, December 20th at 10:00am. 

Set the tone for Thanksgiving Eve with a night of live country music at River City Roll. Cari Lacey and the Dan Nicholls Band bring heartfelt originals, country favorites, and high-energy hits to keep the night rolling right into the holiday.

Cari Lacey - 8:30 PM

California-born and Virginia-rooted, Cari Lacey blends bluegrass, country, blues, and rock into a soulful sound all her own. A natural storyteller with an extensive catalog of originals, she brings authentic, West-meets-East Coast charm to every performance.

Dan Nicholls - 9:30 PM

The Dan Nicholls Band brings a lively mix of familiar country favorites— the kind of feel-good hits that get you singing along without even thinking about it.

Enjoy a bite to eat from our full-service kitchen until 10pm, followed by our late-night menu available until 12:30am.

INDOOR/OUTDOOR SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE AFTER 8:00PM. NO COVER. AGES 21+

The Big Turkey Trot

RICHMOND'S NEWEST 5K THANKSGIVING TRADITION!

Join Little Hands Virginia on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 27, 2025, for the very first Big Turkey Trot.

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Bring the whole family for a morning full of charity, festive fitness and community spirit. Whether you're running, walking, bobbling, or cheering from the sidelines, there’s something for everyone. 

Event Schedule

• 8:30 AM – 5K Race Starts
  Lace up your sneakers and hit the course! Run, walk or stroller to the 3.1 miles to the finish line.

       Registration: $35, price increases Nov. 1st

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• 9:45 AM – Baby Bobble
  A wobbly-cute crawling race for our tiniest trotters. Guaranteed giggles and photo ops!

       Registration: $20, price increases Nov. 1st

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• 10:00 AM – One-Mile Gobble Wobble
  Perfect for turkeys of all ages. Run or walk this shorter route!

       Registration: $25, price increases Nov. 1st

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Register now, start a team, or donate to make a BIG difference in the lives of Central Virginia's littlest.  If you're interested in volunteering, please click here. 

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All proceeds benefit Little Hands Virginia, helping provide essentials for babies and young children in need across our community.

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Together we'll make the Big Turkey Trot the start of a new Richmond Thanksgiving tradition!

It's that time again!

We’re bringing back our two-day holiday makers market with over 70 makers, artists, and vendors. Kick off your holiday shopping the right way: local and with a beer in hand.

Kick off every weekend by joining us for After 5 Fridays. Explore the museum during evening hours. Enjoy free admission to the permanent collection, Highlights Tours, drink specials in Best Café, and exciting events of live music, dancing and more.

After 5 Fridays offers a dynamic rotation of categories: First Friday, Taste of Art, and Dance After Work, as well as Summer Breeze. Free; no tickets required. Drink specials start at 5:30 pm in Best Café.

Ellie Quinn Presents Burlesque Bingo will now be happening the last Friday every month at Basic City Beer Co! This is a bingo game not of numbers and letters, but where the details of the burlesque performances themselves make up the bingo card tiles. There are prizes for each winner!

Participation in the bingo game is completely optional; feel free to just enjoy the show.

Featuring: Draven DeMoan, Evie Vixen, Luna LaMorgue, Nostra-Dad-Ass, Salem Sirene, and Strega Celestina.

Doors 7pm show 7:30pm
Ages 18 and up
Advance tickets $15 and $20 day of.
Admission includes 1 bingo card. Additional bingo cards can be purchased for $1.

Seating: Seating is general admission with unconventional seating options, such as high top stools, picnic tables, and folding chairs. Please email elliequinnpresents@gmail.com if you need specific accommodations.
Venue accessibility: The venue is accessible, with a ramp available for entrance.
Venue parking: Parking lot onsite.
Food and beverage availability: Beer, cider, wine, and non-alcoholic options. Pizzas, charcuterie, and snacks

BHMVA welcomes the community to our annual signature program, Soul Santa! Children and families are invited to visit with Soul Santa, listen to Christmas stories, enjoy arts and crafts activities, and receive a special treat. During the visit, each family will also have the opportunity to take a photo with Soul Santa and receive a printed copy to take home. 

This program is free and open to the community however advanced registration is required. 

Since its inception, Small Business Saturday has become a widely recognized movement supported by local chambers of commerce, neighborhood associations, and government officials. Each year, it generates billions in revenue for small businesses nationwide and helps keep money circulating in local communities. Join us as we celebrate small businesses in the Museum District on November 29th! This market will take place on Sheppard Street between Floyd and Ellwood Avenues. The street will be closed from vehicle traffic during set up, market hours, and break down.

This market is a curated collection of Virginia creatives and makers offering fine art, art prints, pottery/ceramics, jewelry, textiles, candles, and more.

JOIN US for our 4th Annual "Small Business Saturday" at Hardywood RVA! Shop small RVA businesses this Holiday season! We bring together amazing local artists and makers selling handmade home décor, art, jewelry, apparel, and more! Indoor Event, located in Hardywood's Barrel Room.

APPLY on our Website www.artisanmakers.org

Kick off the season with us at Riverside Vines’ 3rd Annual Holiday Boat Parade on Lake Chesdin!

We've got fun for the whole family lined up and fantastic prizes provided by Dances Sporting Goods in store for our 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place boats.

Enjoy a festive Christmas Market of local vendors under the tent, mulled wine + hot chocolate, BBQ meals, holiday tunes from our live DJ, and a parade of boats decked out with dazzling holiday lights + decor. Plus, Santa will be stopping by for photo ops from 1-4 PM. Check out our line-up before the parade begins at 5:30pm!

Get in the holiday spirit and bring the family out to enjoy the show and festivities on land, or join in on the fun from the water by registering your boat at the link below!

Boat Registration: riversidevines.com/boatparade
*Our team will reach out with further details prior to the vent*

Hours: 12—6pm
Parade: 5:30pm
Santa: 1—4pm

3415 Leonards Lane, Sutherland, VA 23885

It's that time again!

We’re bringing back our two-day holiday makers market with over 70 makers, artists, and vendors. Kick off your holiday shopping the right way: local and with a beer in hand.

Experience the Cage Rage AGAIN, One Layer at a Time!

We’re back. We're wilder. We're… cagier.

After last year’s sold-out tribute to the man, the myth, the meme — the Duke of Drama himself — we’re cranking the chaos to eleven. Clothes/Off 2: Cagier & Uncaged is a burlesque love letter to the full spectrum of Nicolas Cage: from cult classics to cinematic fever dreams, from national treasure to full-blown Cage rage.

Expect dazzling striptease, unhinged characters, and maybe even a stolen Declaration of Independence. Whether you crave the smolder of Face/Off, the glitter of Vampire’s Kiss, or the madness of The Wicker Man, this show is bursting with Cage-inspired tease and tease-inspired Cage.

Come lose your mind with us — because one Cage is never enough.

For any questions or any accommodations, please contact elliequinnpresents@gmail.com

Experience the Cage Rage AGAIN, One Layer at a Time!

We’re back. We're wilder. We're… cagier.

After last year’s sold-out tribute to the man, the myth, the meme — the Duke of Drama himself — we’re cranking the chaos to eleven. Clothes/Off 2: Cagier & Uncaged is a burlesque love letter to the full spectrum of Nicolas Cage: from cult classics to cinematic fever dreams, from national treasure to full-blown Cage rage.

Expect dazzling striptease, unhinged characters, and maybe even a stolen Declaration of Independence. Whether you crave the smolder of Face/Off, the glitter of Vampire’s Kiss, or the madness of The Wicker Man, this show is bursting with Cage-inspired tease and tease-inspired Cage.

Come lose your mind with us — because one Cage is never enough.

For any questions or any accommodations, please contact elliequinnpresents@gmail.com

To ring in the holiday season, Yes And! Theatrical Company brings you Trunk Show Band to present a mixed tape set featuring a rollicking program of holiday tunes and seasonal pop hits. An ensemble of local vocalists will pepper their performances with tales, tidbits, and holiday memories inspired by the soundtrack of the evening!

Trunk Show Band is a Richmond-based supergroup of musicians and vocalists who found each other in the theatre. Known for their eclectic range of full-album covers, Trunk Show carefully selects local theatre talent and collaborates with the local music scene to lend an authentic sound to their energetic cover performances.