Find out all the dirty details about the Harry Potter-themed celebration happening in Carytown this week, the glowing gardens you can visit later this month, the new must-try restaurants opening in The Fan and in Scott’s Addition, and more. Shall we?
Read MoreThere are so many ways that you can give back to the Richmond community, too — many of which we’ve outlined in this week’s edition of the Weekly Insider, including neighborhood clean-ups, restaurant fundraisers to feed those in hunger, walks and races supporting children in need and their families, and more.
We love focusing on all of the fun things going on and the cool new spots opening up in the city (and there’s plenty of that in this week’s newsletter, too!). But we hope that everyone realizes that supporting our community is also a major part of The Richmond Experience.
Read MoreGet excited for this week’s edition of the Weekly Insider, including details about an upcoming Oktoberfest celebration catered specifically to dog parents; the opening and reopening dates just announced for six different businesses around the city ranging from coffee shops to ballrooms to sushi spots; and more!
Read MoreIn this edition of the Weekly Insider, we’ve outlined the German-inspired options you have if you’d still like to enjoy Oktoberfest this month, the ways that popular festivals are pivoting so that attendees can still have a blast virtually, upcoming races and other athletic events in the pipeline this fall, and more.
Read MoreDid you hear about the pod-style concert coming to Maymont this weekend? Or the new art garage opening soon in Northside? What about the awards that Garden Grove and Stone Brewing just won, or the insanely cool new place now offering Disc Golf Thursdays? No? Well, allow me to tell you all about all of the above!
Read MoreIn addition to announcing The Official Newcomers’ Guide to Richmond, we’ve got some exciting social news: a brand new public camping site serving the Capital Trail, the beloved Scott’s Addition spot that finally got some outdoor seating, the mouthwatering bakery concept opening up in Church Hill, and more!
Read MoreLet’s talk about some of the newest food and drink pop-ups happening around Richmond this week (from donuts to cheese boards to tiki drinks), the new Richmond-based mask subscription folks are scrambling to sign up for, and all the other juicy social news we’ve got for you this week!
Read MoreIn case you didn’t see our post on Instagram, we’ve got some exciting news to share about The Richmond Experience team.
Read MoreThere are a lot of fun things to report in Richmond this week, from new spots opening (like a tea cafe and a new neighborhood restaurant-slash-market) to major changes going on with annual events (some that are going virtual, some that are redirecting altogether) to start-up news (including some new locally created apps we’re itching to try) and more.
Read MoreLet’s talk about what’s new in the city this week — like the just-launched wine club subscription out of Church Hill, new murals recently completed in support of the Black Lives Matter movement, the local dog starting his own fashion line (yes, you read that correctly), and more.
Read MoreWe are putting together the ultimate newcomers’ guide to Richmond, and we want YOU to tell us which local spots should be included, from dentists to florists to mechanics and beyond.
If you consider yourself a Richmond-savvy person (or even if you don’t, but you’re super bored) you can click here to submit your responses between now and August 15.
Read MoreDon’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.
Read MoreThis 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!
Read MoreIt 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.
Read MoreBetween 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!
Read MoreI’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…
Read MoreTo 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.
Read MoreOur 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.
Read MoreIt’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.
Read MoreIt 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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