EVENTS CALENDAR
Sponsored by the Perkinson Center
01 - 26
July - September
DON’T FORGET TO SIGN UP
Date Jul 1 - Sep 26, 2026Website View Events Website
Now is the time to sign up for the Good Medicine 5k and the One-Mile Fun Walk to benefit the Powhatan Free Clinic. Registration prices go up after July 31. The event includes the Fresh Air Fair. All events will be held at the ...
02
July
CHOWDOWN
Date July 2, 2026Website View Events Website
The Chowdown in Powhatan Freedom Festival is a charity event featuring a car show, kid zone with inflatables, mechanical bulls, arts and crafts, and more. Enjoy libations on the lawn with beer, wine, mixed drinks and a variety of food truck options all ...
04
July
LIGHT UP THE NIGHT
Date July 4, 2026Website View Events Website
Henrico’s Red, White & Lights celebration returns to Meadow Farm. Live entertainment on the main stage will begin at 4:15 p.m. with a performance by Big Bang Boom, a three-piece children’s musical group. At 6 p.m., pop singer De...
04
July
LIGHT IT UP CHESTERFIELD
Date July 4, 2026Website View Events Website
This Fourth of July Celebration, to be held at the Chesterfield County Fairgrounds, includes fireworks, food vendors, kids zone, live music by The KOS Band, special entertainment and more.
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04
July
LIGHT IT UP POWHATAN
Date July 4, 2026Website View Events Website
Light Up Powhatan is an Independence Day celebration featuring live music, food trucks, and family-friendly games. The event, which is to be held at Fighting Creek Park, will be capped off by a spectacular fireworks show to celebrate Vi...
04
July
LIGHT IT UP GOOCHLAND
Date July 4, 2026Website View Events Website
Celebrate the 250th anniversary with fireworks at the Goochland Sports Complex. Festivities will start earlier in the day at 1:00 P.M. at the Courthouse Green (2938 River Road West.)
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06 - 10
July - August
CATCH A FLICK FOR FREE
Date Jul 6 - Aug 10, 2026Website View Events Website
It’s Free Movie Mondays at the Ashland Theatre. Check the website for each week’s feature presentation.
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09
July
GROOVE IN THE GARDEN AND BASH AMONG THE BOTANICALS
Date July 9, 2026Website View Events Website
As part of its Groovin’ in the Garden series, Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens presents the Straight No Chaser Beach Bash. Enjoy the music along with beer and wine (for sale) and local food vendors.
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09
July
SHAKE YOUR BOOTY
Date July 9, 2026Website View Events Website
The shaking part is optional but you won’t want to miss KC and the Sunshine Band at the Innsbrook Pavilion.
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11
July
SHAKE IT UP
Date July 11, 2026Website View Events Website
What do you get when six talented musicians from various Richmond-area bands get together for an evening of Soul, Motown, R&B, pop, and some original songs? You get the Soul Shakers and you’ll get them at the County Seat Restaurant and Gat...
11
July
CALL THE MARSHALL
Date July 11, 2026Website View Events Website
The Marshall Tucker Band performs at the Innsbrook Pavilion as part of the After Hours Innsbrook series.
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12
July
HAVE YOUR COCKTAIL SHAKEN, NOT PURRED
Date July 12, 2026Website View Events Website
It’s Cocktails and Kittens - your chance to stop by Virago Spirits, enjoy a cocktail and cuddle or adopt a kitten from the Richmond SPCA.
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See event website for specific details.
15
July
ENERGIZE
Date July 15, 2026Website View Events Website
The high-energy rock band Shades of Gray specializes in energetic live performances of R&B, classic soul, Motown, and classic rock from the '70s, '80s, and '90s. Catch them in the Jimmy Dean Theater at the Perkinson Center.
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17 - 02
July - August
TAKE IN A PLAY
Date Jul 17 - Aug 2, 2026Website View Events Website
Live, on stage at the Cultural Arts Center and presented by Henrico Theatre Company, Leading Ladies is a hilarious comedy where Some Like It Hot meets Twelfth Night.
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See event website for specific details.
17
July
REMEMBER THE REUNION
Date July 17, 2026Website View Events Website
It’s the Roots and Soul Reunion at the Petersburg Public Library featuring live reggae, R&B & soul. Plus vendors, refreshments, and community vibes for all to enjoy.
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See event website for specific details.
17
July
SPREAD SOME RUMOURS
Date July 17, 2026Website View Events Website
After Hours Innsbrook presents Rumours: The Ultimate Fleetwood Mac Tribute Show live on stage at the Innsbrook Pavilion.
18
July
KID AROUND AND WE’RE NOT KIDDING
Date July 18, 2026Website View Events Website
Start your child on the road to becoming a CEO at the Kids Market at the Farmers Market at Richmond Harley-Davidson. They’ll learn to price, sell, count change, handle setbacks, and develop a rock-solid work ethic — all while ...
18
July
RELIVE MAGICAL MUSICAL MEMORIES
Date July 18, 2026Website View Events Website
Magical Mystery Doors brings together three of rock’s most influential bands in a way no one else does. Hits from The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, and The Doors are reimagined through mashups and medleys that connect songs across catalogs. Catch them at the...
21 - 22
July
PLAY WITH BLUEY
Date Jul 21 - 22, 2026Website View Events Website
Bluey’s Big Play is a theatrical adaptation of the Emmy® award-winning children’s television series. Join Bluey and her family at the Altria Theater in their first live theatre show made just for the kids.
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22
July
CUT ‘EM SOME SLACK
Date July 22, 2026Website View Events Website
The Slack Family is back with more great bluegrass sounds. It’s part of the Perkinson Center’s Summer Nights at the Perk series.
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23
July
SUPPORT THE KOS
Date July 23, 2026Website View Events Website
Enjoy Beach, Motown and your 70’s favorites when the KOS Band takes to the Main Street Stage at Westchester Commons.
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See event website for specific details.
24
July
CATCH A FREE FLICK IN THE PARK
Date July 24, 2026Website View Events Website
"You're killing me, Smalls!" Yes, it’s the feature film Sandlot. And it’s free at Turner Park. The movie starts at dusk.
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See event website for specific details.
25
July
KID AROUND AND WE’RE NOT KIDDING
Date July 25, 2026Website View Events Website
Start your child on the road to becoming a CEO at the Kids Market at Muddy Dash at Virginia Motorsports Park. They’ll learn to price, sell, count change, handle setbacks, and develop a rock-solid work ethic — all while having a blas...
25
July
BREW IT. TASTE IT. SIP IT. PORK IT.
Date July 25, 2026Website View Events Website
Beer, Bourbon, Barbecue, Boots, Bacon, Biscuits, Bluegrass, and Smoked Beasts! Enjoy it all at the 17th Annual Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival at Meadow Event Park.
See event website for specific details.
See event website for specific details.
28
July
KID AROUND AND WE’RE NOT KIDDING
Date July 28, 2026Website View Events Website
Start your child on the road to becoming a CEO at the Kids Market at the Goochland Farmers Market. They’ll learn to price, sell, count change, handle setbacks, and develop a rock-solid work ethic — all while having a blast. For regi...
28
July
TAKE THE TIJUANA TAXI
Date July 28, 2026Website View Events Website
Remember Tijuana Taxi, Lonely Bull, This Guy’s in Love With You? Then you remember Herb Alpert. He and his New Tijuana Band” will be playing all your old favorites on stage at the Carpenter Theatre.
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01
August
LET’S GET KOZY
Date August 1, 2026Website View Events Website
The Kozy Cats bring their unique brand of Soul and Classic Pop to the County Seat Restaurant and Gathering Place.
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See event website for specific details.
01
August
CELEBRATE THE 804
Date August 1, 2026Website View Events Website
It’s Richmond’s biggest block party in the heart of Shockoe Bottom. It’s a day of music performances across multiple stages and a hometown celebration of all things Richmond. And it’s happening at the 17th Street Market in Shockoe Bottom
02
August
THINK INSIDE THE BOX
Date August 2, 2026Website View Events Website
The Boxmasters, a Sixties-Inspired original Rock and Roll band founded by actor Billy Bob Thornton will be performing at the National.
06 - 07
August
HAVE THE TIME OF YOUR LIFE
Date Aug 6 - 7, 2026Website View Events Website
Leanne Morgan brings her Time of Our Lives Tour to the Altria Theater. The 9:30 show on Friday has just been added after the 7 p.m. show sold out. So, hurry, tickets are limited.
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See event website for specific details.
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