Richmond's weekend is packed with racing and festivals
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Last year's NASCAR race at t Richmond Raceway. Photo: Chris Graythen/Getty Images
It's the weekend. Let's get into it.
Thursday
📚 Hang with Sabrina at Shelf Life Books as she interviews the author of "Murder Bites" — and Axios D.C. reporter Mimi Montgomery about her new book. 7pm. Free.
🎸 The Science Museum of Virginia is turning The Dome into a Rolling Stones laser show for 55-minute set synced to the band's classics hits. 6:30pm and 8:15pm. $15.
Friday
🌮 The Virginia Museum of History & Culture is hosting a "We the People Restaurant Showcase" celebrating Richmond chefs and restaurants with immigrant roots. There will be tastings from spots including Kobop, TBT El Gallo and La Bête, plus live music. 6-8pm. $95 nonmembers.
🏁 NASCAR weekend kicks off at Richmond Raceway with the Black's Tire 250, a NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. 7:30pm. Tickets start at $29.
Saturday
🐾 The Wiener Dog Races are back at Colonial Downs. 12:30pm. Free.
🏎️ NASCAR continues with the Cook Out 400, NASCAR Cup Series racing at Richmond Raceway. 7pm. Tickets start at $35.
❤️ The 35th Down Home Family Reunion, "a celebration of African American folklife" is at Abner Clay Park. 4-11pm. Free.
🌶️ There'a s Caribbean Jerk Fest at Kanawha Plaza with jerk chicken, doubles and roti alongside reggae, soca and calypso. Noon-8pm. $28.45.
🌍 The International Dance Festival is at the Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen with more than 18 groups, live performances, dance workshops, global food, kids activities and a Parade of Cultures. 11am-5pm. Free.
🪕 A Mini Bluegrass Fest is at Pocahontas State Park with Josh Grigsby and County Line, Garden Variety String Band and David Wade and Black Mountain. 6-10pm. $20.
🥂 Go full Roaring '20s at Gatsby on the James at The Estate at River Run in Goochland. There will be jazz and swing, dancing, cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, a hidden speakeasy and more. 7:15-10:30pm. Tickets start at $219.
Sunday
🎤 Folk rock band Indigo Girls is at After Hours at the Innsbrook Pavilion. 7pm. Tickets start at $45.65.
🎺 Bring a picnic and a blanket to Agecroft Hall for an outdoor summer concert by the Richmond Concert Band. 6-7:30pm. Free.