Don’t let the blue skies, fluffy clouds, and shady spots under trees fool you — it’s hot outside, y’all. And knowing Richmond, this is just the start of a very sweaty second half of summer.

We’re working on a city guide about the best things to do around the city when it’s hot AF outside (keep an eye out for that next week!), but for now we’re sharing insider info on the expected open date of Richmond’s first spiked craft seltzery, the dive bar that just replaced a longtime restaurant in Carytown, the over-the-top sandwiches available to order starting today, and more.

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This new mural feels all too appropriate at this stage of life here in Richmond. Love, evolve, and repeat. We hope you’re still doing exactly that by supporting our Black community and staying safe as we navigate COVID-19!

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It seems crazy that we’ve been navigating COVID-19 in Richmond for more than four months at this point. Yet somehow, it’s July already.

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Between the pandemic and the continued peaceful protests happening in support of racial justice, it doesn’t feel quite like we’re headed into Fourth of July weekend. And yet, here we are!

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I’ll kick off with the same messaging and resources we’ve been sharing for the last month now: Keep supporting our Black community. Keep being careful as we navigate COVID-19. Keep celebrating Pride month while social distancing. These are strange times, y’all. And the only way we’re going to get through them is together.

With that in mind, let’s talk about the latest social news in our city…

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To be totally honest, it still feels a little weird to be talking about anything other than racial justice or COVID-19 in the Weekly Insider or on our Instagram. But somehow our city continues to grow, despite all that our community is grappling with — with new businesses opening, new local offerings appearing, and more.

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Our team at The Richmond Experience continues to stand in solidarity with our Black community. We hope you do, too.

Thank you to everyone who has contacted us with more businesses and resources to add to our free guide to actionable ways to support our Black community, from petitions to sign to places to donate to black-owned businesses to patronize and beyond. Please keep sending updates and additions our way — together, we can ensure that this is the most valuable resource possible for Richmond as a whole.

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It’s been a hard week. Our hearts are heavy.

It’s not enough to simply speak out about racism and injustice. Here are some actionable ways you can get involved and make a difference, locally here in Richmond and beyond.

We’re still going to share your weekly news and happenings below — but we hope that the link we shared above will take precedence.

We stand in solidarity with our Black community.

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It feels a little weird to be transitioning into a new season while we’re still in a pandemic, right? We may have missed out on a lot of spring, but we’re feeling hopeful about summer!

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This edition of the Weekly Insider features a round-up of seasonal drink releases around RVA, our guide to the best ways to celebrate Memorial Day Weekend while still social distancing, and the opportunity for YOU to tell US what kind of content you want to see from us moving forward.

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This edition of the Weekly Insider is packed to the brim with restaurants that have reopened, craft booze pick-up and delivery updates, and virtual events (plus some non-virtual, real-life events! Remember those?) to keep you anything but bored in the coming week.

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We hope you’re all staying healthy and healthy as we wait out this stay-at-home order (which, as you’ll read below, will be lifting in phases in weeks to come!). We’ve gathered some new carry-out and delivery options for you, along with the top virtual events happening in May, to help keep things from getting too boring in quarantine. But first, some big news: The Richmond Experience is growing!

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This Saturday would have been the Kentucky Derby, so if you feel inclined, hit up Perch or Hogshead Cafe for a Mint Julep cocktail to go (Hogshead will even make it a double for the same price)! Next week, Taco Tuesday collides with Cinco De Mayo and you can count on RVA to celebrate in a socially-distant fashion. Get ahead by working off your tacos before you indulge with Sports Backer’s Virtual Taco Trot 5k. And lastly, Mother’s Day is just over a week away and we are help with a local gift guide. Our giveaway this week will keep your bevy cool as the temps warm up and our member perk is pretty adventurous. Onward…

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RVA Bike Month is officially underway, and there is plenty to do from your home base. This week also marks Earth Day and National Picnic Day, so basically, we are saying it’s time to get outside! Find out which business launched amid the pandemic, get more cocktail resources, and check out a special drive-through market this weekend. Plus, discover Richmond with our giveaway and score some ‘za with a tasty member perk. Onward…

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For some of you, this week marks roughly one month of working from home. By now you may have somewhat, or fully, adjusted to the new normal and we hope things feel a little easier these days. While the current stay at home order is through June 10, the statewide closure of certain non-essential businesses was only in place til April 23, but as of 2pm today that has been extended to May 8. We are sending out our thoughts to all our friends and partners being impacted.

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With the weather warming up, and the sun shining, it’s the perfect time to get some exercise by walking or biking! Residents in the Fan are making this experience a little more exciting by placing stuffed animals in their yards, gardens, and even perched in trees, as if folks passing by are on a safari ride. Need a bike? We’ve got more on that below. This week we’ve got contactless outdoor adventures, a few more closures, chocolate, and cocktails to go!? Plus free concert tickets and a giveaway perfect for your next happy hour. Onward…

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Our local restaurants and breweries continue to amaze us, and this week that includes free tp with your order. They also haven’t forgotten that Easter is around the corner, and the Easter bunny is prepared to treat adults too. Plus more feel-good community news and the usual suspects — a giveaway and updated events calendar!

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This week we’ve got some feel-good community news, a creative move by a local taco joint, a few closures, and some fun ways to kill time. Plus virtual events are starting to pop-up on our event calendar and a caffeinated giveaway! Onward…

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Before we dive in, we feel it’s important to remind everyone why social distancing for the next seven days is so critical. Together, we can shape the trajectory of the coronavirus in the US so please do your part to #flattenthecurve. If you are still on the fence about whether or not the US is overreacting, check out this video from our friends over in Italy. It’s what they would have told themselves 10 days prior, and being that we are about 10 days behind them on the coronavirus timeline it seems we should listen up.

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What a week in Richmond! On the one hand, the weather has been beautiful, so we’ve been spending more time outside, and on the other, you can’t open your social media accounts without seeing at least a dozen or more mentions of COVID-19 aka Coronavirus. Should we be worried? What will happen? Only time will tell, but we’re personally keeping our eye on reputable sources, including Virginia Department of Health, the Center for Disease Control, and the World Health Organization.

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