Happy weekend, Richmond! In today’s happening-today edition: Affordable housing progress, a Mughal wine dinner, and the RVA 48 hour film project finale + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Celebrating housing progress: Maggie Walker Community Land Trust celebrated 10 years with a jazz brunch at Dominion Energy Center, highlighting 122 affordable homes and plans for 150 more in Richmond, Chesterfield and Henrico -- see the anniversary highlights.
Local flavors and new openings: Richmond Food News highlights North End smoothie shop reopened under new owners, Pi’s Coffee opening on East Main, Nuna pop-up dining, and Lewis Ginter’s screening of Finding Edna Lewis -- read the full food roundup.
More safety upgrades ahead: Chesterfield upgraded the Robious and Cranbeck intersection after five pedestrian crashes over the past year. A similar project at Settler’s Landing by Huguenot Park is planned by early August -- read about the next project.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Fresh catch, right here: Skip the sad freezer fillets and let Carytown Seafood Market hook you up with pristine fish to cook at home, plus chef-made bites and a neighborhood bar vibe if you want to linger. It’s the kind of spot you’ll swing by “just for salmon” and leave planning dinner.
History with a view: Slip over to Chickahominy Bluff for a low key reset with real stakes. The overlook faces the Chickahominy River, there’s a quick audio stop, and you can trace surviving earthworks where 20,000 troops formed on June 26, 1862 as Lee launched his first major offensive.
Rain-proof your swing: Get your swing dialed without chasing daylight at Indoor Golf RVA - Scott's Addition, where pro-grade simulators let you play famous courses, track every shot, and book lessons when the swing starts acting mysterious. Grab a buddy, jump into a league, and make practice feel like a night out.
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05 — The event calendar Around town today & tomorrowOur favorite events going on the rest of this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🚶 The RAMble: Walking for Wellness @ Stony Point Fashion Park | Saturday (6/20) at 8:30 AM – Take a brisk RAMble at Stony Point Fashion Park, meeting at the dog park entrance, and trade small talk for steps. The VCU health crew is walking with you, offering real-world tips, community vibes, and accountability. Free consult feel, no co-pay.
🏥 2026 Health Fair Block Party @ Chippenham Hospital | Saturday (6/20) at 10:00 AM – Only in Richmond do we throw a health fair that doubles as a block party in the Chippenham Hospital lot, and somehow it works. Expect a heart health panel, live music, blood pressure checks, and neighborly vibes, hosted by HCA Virginia’s Black Colleague Network.
☀ Summer Vibes Market @ Strangeways Brewing RVA-Scott's Addition | Saturday (6/20) at 12:00 PM – Strangeways is hosting a Summer Vibes Market, basically an excuse to browse local makers while sipping a cold one, and call it supporting the economy. Expect craft beer, creative booths, shady hangouts, and the kind of easy afternoon that quietly turns into evening.
🛍 The Queer Market @ Art Works Richmond | Saturday (6/20) at 12:00 PM – Nothing says Manchester pride like a stroll through Art Works, a lively mashup with RVA Makers Market where LGBTQ artists bring the color, the craft, and the conversation. Expect original pieces, quirky finds, and creators who happily talk process, inspiration, and that perfectly intentional asymmetry.
🍷 Amuse Event | The Great Mughals and Opulence Wine Dinner @ Virginia Museum of Fine Arts | Saturday (6/20) at 6:30 PM – Nothing beats dinner that doubles as a trip through the Mughal court, no passport required. At VMFA’s Amuse, a multi-course feast with wine pairings channels the Great Mughals exhibit, curator Dr. John Henry Rice supplies context, and price covers parking, service, and your exhibit ticket.
⚔ Liberty or Death Reenactment: Summer 2026 Series @ Historic St. John's Church | Sunday (6/21) at 1:30 PM – Think you know your Virginia history? Nine pros in 18th-century getup revive the 1775 Second Virginia Convention, ending with Patrick Henry’s “Give me liberty, or give me death” barnburner. Surprisingly gripping, blissfully lecture-free, and the rare reenactment locals actually brag about.
🎬 RVA 48 Hour Film Project - Best of Richmond Finale @ The Byrd Theatre & Foundation | Sunday (6/21) at 2:00 PM – Sink into the Byrd’s velvet seats for an encore of 48-hour standouts, Richmond’s best back on the big screen. Stick around as RVA crowns its champs with live awards, bragging rights, and a shot at Filmapalooza, maybe even Cannes, and practice your polite-then-proud clap. Live music & entertainment:
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06 — The Richmond report Weather forecastToday — High: 86°F — Low: 64°F — Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 86. West wind 2 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 64. West wind 0 to 6 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 90°F — Low: 71°F — Precip: 1%
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