What to do in Richmond this weekend: festivals, USA game and more
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If you don't feel like watching giant ships pull into Richmond this weekend, here's what else you can get into.
Friday, June 12
⛺️ The VMFA has its Shop Tent Sale with deals on books and home decor at the Robins Sculpture Garden. Friday-Saturday, 9am-3pm. Free.
💃🏻 The RVA Latino Festival is back at Sacred Heart Center on Perry Street with food, live music, a soccer tournament and dance performances. 7-11pm Friday, 1-11pm Saturday. Free.
😋 Dream Asia Festival is coming to Meadow Event Park in Doswell through Sunday with over 80 Asian food vendors, K-pop dance parties, experiences like the Squid Game Challenge and a petting zoo. Times vary. Single-day tickets start at $14.
⚽️ Watch the USA vs. Paraguay game at City Stadium. First 1,000 fans get a World Cup Sticker Album. 7pm. Free but registration recommended.
🎭 Eddie Griffin is at the Funny Bone Comedy Club in Short Pump. 7pm. $53.
Saturday, June 13
🐶 Furbish Thrift and Henrico Human Society have a "Big Ass*tronomical Adoption Bonanza" at the Richmond Raceway with over 100 dogs, puppies, cats and kittens from multiple local shelters. 11am-3pm. Adoption fees start at $10.
🎳 River City Roll is hosting the first "Great Scott's Gathering," an outdoor community festival with a dunk tank, live music from The Crain Brothers and local vendors. 1-6pm. Free.
Sunday, June 14
🕯️ Elegba Folklore Society has a "Juneteenth, A Freedom Celebration" that includes "Dancing with the Ancestors" at the African Burial Ground at Broad and 15th Streets. 2-7pm. Free but wearing white is encouraged.
🛍️ Na Nin on South Addison is having its annual warehouse sale with discounted items from local small businesses, like Odd Bird and Sun & Selene, and flash tattoos. 10am-3pm. Free.
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