What to do in Richmond this 4th of July weekend
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In case you're needing more than just fireworks shows this weekend, and don't have plans, Richmond has a packed schedule.
Thursday, July 3
🎶 If you want to dip out of work early, The Valentine has "The Oasis: A High Noon Summer Concert Series" with vocal soul from The Trey & Erica Experience. Noon-1pm. Free.
🧛🏻♂️ The entire "Twilight" saga, Sabrina's favorite movie series, is playing at the Byrd Theatre, starting with the first one at 7pm. $9.
💃🏻 Mas Tequila Y Tacos has a salsa and bachata dance party with an intro lesson at 8pm. $5.
Friday, July 4
😳 Parlay in Scott's Addition has a hot dog eating competition where participants eat as many hot dogs as possible within 10 minutes. Winner gets $500. Noon-3pm. Free to watch.
🍺 Hardywood on Ownby Lane is having a "Let Lagers Ring" celebration with pizza, shaved ice and live music. Noon-10pm. Free.
👀 The Hof on West Broad Street is offering a view of the fireworks from their rooftop bar. 4-11:30pm. Tickets start at about $18.
Saturday, July 5
🏋🏻♀️ Do a community pop-in workout class at Moore Than Fitness on Dill Avenue. 9am. $12.51.
🧘♀️ Or do community yoga at the VMFA. 9-10am. Pay-what-you-can.
🎨 Artspace Gallery on Hathaway Road has its "Glamour is Resistance" exhibit through July 19 about celebrating queer identity. Noon-4pm. Free.
The Black History Museum in Jackson Ward has "The Unsung Harmony of the Black Music Experience" tracing how Black Virginians "used music to resist, remember, and reimagine freedom." $10. 10am-5pm.
Sunday, July 6
Ward off the Sunday scaries by binge-watching "Love Island." All day. Free with a Hulu subscription.
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