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Hey Richmond, hope your week’s off to a good start!

In today’s wallet-friendly edition: New spots like Good Ship Brewing & Eatery, LEGO grants for kids, and .9K9 honoring military K9s + lots of fun things to do for free.

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📰 In the news

Fresh finds to discover: New spots in Richmond this March include Good Ship Brewing & Eatery, Jane Dough RVA, The Book Nook trailer, West Cary Sports Bar in the Fan, and Black Friday Deals — check out the full lineup.

Resident protections and aid: Mayor Danny Avula’s FY2027 budget proposes $25 million for housing and $15.6 million for John Marshall Courthouse upgrades. He will present it to Richmond City Council on March 11 — see what’s in the budget.

Investing in local kids: The LEGO Group announced $1.3 million in grants for Greater Richmond, supporting local nonprofits like Children’s Hospital of Richmond over two years to expand play and learning opportunities for kids — get all the details.

Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.

Highlights this week:

• Sharpen your mahjong with guided play
• Connect, learn, and support caregivers
• Experience Moving Art Three at VMFA

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Craveable sandwich situation: Garnett’s Cafe is the reliable move for a real-deal sandwich, with balanced layers, classic salads, and a daily soup that hits the spot. Finish with cake or pie… the slice that turns “just lunch” into a tiny celebration without trying too hard.

Stroll-worthy green escape: For a quick reset or a leisurely roam, Maymont offers rolling lawns, shady paths, Japanese and Italian gardens, and native wildlife habitats… a true Richmond exhale. A gentle midweek meander works wonders for your brain.

Playtime mood booster: World of Mirth stacks Jellycat plush, LEGO, goofy novelties, and clever games into a joyful jumble… the kind that turns quick errands into “oops, six perfect finds.” When birthdays or boredom sneak up, a brisk lap can still save the day with unexpected delight.

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📆 Free events worth checking out

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🌅 Sunrise Science: Landscape Urbanism @ Science Museum of Virginia | Wednesday (3/11) at 8:00 AM – Set the alarm, grab free coffee, and let Richmonder Tyler Silvestro of Marvel walk you through designing for the public good, from the only U.S. tropical rainforest in the Forest Service to upgrades here, including East Green. Quick Q&A, brain full, out by 9 a.m.

👮 4th District Coffee with a Cop @ For the Love of Flour | Wednesday (3/11) at 10:00 AM – Grab a seat at For the Love of Flour for Coffee with a Cop, free coffee, and 15% off all baked goods while you chat with Richmond PD. It’s low drama, high pastry, located next to RH, between Southern Kitchen and P.F. Chang’s.

🎷 Lawrence Olds Band @ Virginia Museum of Fine Arts | Wednesday (3/11) at 6:00 PM – Wednesday at Dominion Energy Jazz Café means Lawrence Olds crooning Cole Porter, Johnny Mercer, and Duke Ellington, plus a little old-school blues, with George Cruz, Randall Pharr, and Aaron Binder in lockstep. It’s free, it’s classy, and yes, arrive early because those chairs aren’t moving.

🌿 “Ivy League” Invasive Species Removal @ Ernest Rd, Richmond, VA 23234, United States | Thursday (3/12) at 10:00 AM – Thursday mornings at Ernest Road Park mean Ivy League enrollment, where you flunk English ivy and free the natives we planted last fall with Southside ReLeaf. Dress for dirt, wear long pants and closed-toe shoes, bring water, and we provide gloves and tools, sign-up required.

🐕 .9K9 @ Virginia War Memorial | Saturday (3/14) at 9:30 AM – Leash the pup for a free .9K at the Virginia War Memorial, honoring the military K9s who did the real heavy lifting. Short loop with story stops, a stamp-happy Pawsport, and a token at the finish, dog not required, just register everyone.

🧹 Battery Park’s Great Sweetgum Sweep @ Battery Park | Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 AM – Take a break from doomscrolling and help rescue Battery Park from those ankle-busting sweetgum balls. It is cathartic, oddly satisfying, and good for your ankles, your mower, and the kid’s scooter. Bring gloves, swap neighborhood gossip, leave smug, satisfied, and blister-free.

🚂 Lucky Tracks Day @ The Train Depot at Stony Point (Fashion Park) | Saturday (3/14) at 11:00 AM – Bring your inner kid to The Train Depot for a St. Paddy’s tune-up, complete with whirring model trains, Irish music, and a leprechaun hunt that could score you a new train set. It’s free, it’s local, and yes, Stony Point has goat yoga, too.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

📻 Richmond report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 82°F – Low: 60°F – Precip: 4%

Sunny, with a high near 82. Southwest wind 2 to 8 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 60. South wind 3 to 7 mph.

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Tomorrow – High: 84°F – Low: 54°F – Precip: 19%

A slight chance of rain showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Southwest wind 5 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: A chance of rain showers before 5am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

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