Or better yet, spend Wednesday at the Allianz Amphitheater enjoying the music of Chicago. It’s hard to believe, but next year will be the 60th anniversary of this legendary rock/jazz group. See event website for specific details.
The Virginia Arts Festival presents Melissa Etheridge & Wynonna Judd with special guest Maggie Rose performing on the Lawn of the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg. See the website for the lineup of other performers who will be participating in this festival. See event website for specific details.
Ashland Fourth Friday Presents the Generation Trio. This Richmond-based group’s music spans the decades back through the golden age of jazz. Head to the Ashland Town Hall Pavilion for all the fun. See event website for specific details.
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 day, plus live music and a DJ. Fireworks at dusk. It all takes place at the Powhatan Fairgrounds. See event website for specific details.
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 Deau Eyes will take the stage, The Richmond Symphony’s performance will begin at 8:15 p.m.. The laser-light show will begin around 9:30 p.m. It will not include fireworks. See event website for specific details.
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. See event website for specific details.
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 Virginia's 250th anniversary. See event website for specific details.
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.) See event website for specific details.
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. See event website for specific details.