Richmond events this weekend: Djo, 804 Day and craft beer
Add Axios as your preferred source to
see more of our stories on Google.
The scene at last year's Virginia Brews. Image: Courtesy of the Virginia Museum of History and Culture
It's the last weekend of July and the first of August. Let's celebrate.
Thursday, July 30
🌭 Benchtop Brewing has a Thursday date night deal with two drinks and two gourmet glizzies for $30. 3-9pm.
🤤 Summer Wine Dinner at Metzger Bar and Butchery has its Summer Wine Dinner, with three wine-paired courses that include a lobster salad, chicken roulade, and corn cake with roasted peaches. 6:30pm. $95.
🌇 Bolo Eatery Rooftop on Hull Street is having line dancing to hip-hop and soul beats. 7-10pm. $5.46.
Friday, July 31
🏗️ The ICA at VCU is hosting a panel exploring the past, present and future of monuments in Richmond, featuring Devon Henry, who oversaw the removal of over 20 Confederate statues. 5:30-8pm. Free.
🎤 Djo, also known as the actor who plays Steve Harrington in "Stranger Things," is playing at the Amphitheater. 8pm. Resale tickets start at $93.
Saturday, Aug. 1
🐲 Richmond's International Dragon Boat Festival is back at Robious Landing Park, with teams of 20 synchronized paddlers racing up the river in decorated canoes. 8am-3pm. Free to watch but registration starts at $1,150 per team.
💪 Richmond Raceway is having a fitness party with Fit-X Experience that includes DJs and trainers. 10:30am-12:30pm. $23.18.
💦 River City Sportsplex in Chesterfield has a "Splash + Slide" event with a waterslide and inflatables. 11am-3pm. Free.
⚔️ Virago Alley's Warriors in Bloom, a mini Ren Faire, will take over Agecroft Hall through Sunday. 11am-5pm. $23.07.
🥳 17th Street Farmers Market is celebrating 804 Day early with a block party. Noon-6pm. Free.
💃🏻 Then there's an afterparty at DreamHaus. 6-10pm. Free.
🧸 Kanawha Plaza has its annual JamPacked festival, with craft beer, music and a celebration of the Grateful Dead's Jerry Garcia and Bob Weir. 4pm. Tickets start at $66.09.
🍻 The Virginia Museum of History & Culture is celebrating the state's Craft Beer Month with a festival, live music and food trucks. 6pm. Tickets start at $45 for drinkers and include eight 3-ounce pour tickets and a tasting glass.
Sunday, Aug. 2
🚶🏻♀️ Take a Shockoe Bottom walking tour with The Valentine. 10-11:30am. $20.
🏄♂️ If you're single: "Paddle + Chill" on the James River with other singles at sunset starting at the Tredegar Boat Ramp. No experience necessary. 6-8pm. $50.
🍸 Black Lodge in Scott's Addition has a "No Buddy's Cocktail Pop-Up" with chef Brittanny Anderson of Metzger and Pink Room. 7pm. Free entry.
🎸 Rocker and Avail frontman Tim Barry, along with Rebecca Porter, are playing a free show at Dogwood Dell. 8pm. Free, but his new album and concert posters made by Richmond artist RVA Coffee Stain will be for sale.