Robert Earl Keen at The National
Catch the legendary Americana singer-songwriter live on his Then and Now tour in the heart of downtown's historic Broad Street theater.
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Things to do in Richmond, VA with friends
What's on in Richmond, VA this week — the spots locals are packing, buzzy restaurants, and weekend plans worth texting the group chat about.
8 hand-picked things to do in Richmond, VA right now · 4 with confirmed dates
How we pick spots for a group
- Buzzy, higher-energy rooms that take a crowd
- What's on right now over evergreen tourist stops
- Bookable tables and shared plates a group can split
🌆 Happening Tonight
After-work plans and evening outings for Tuesday
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🍽️ Eat & Drink
Buzzy neighborhood spots and late-summer local menus
🎉 This Weekend in Richmond, VA
Concerts, comedy, and riverfront happenings coming up
Flowers After 5: The Dan Schutt Band
Wind down Thursday evening with live music in the Grace Arents Garden, local beverages, and cooler twilight temperatures among the blooms.
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Pauly Shore at Funny Bone Comedy Club
The iconic 90s comedian and actor brings his stand-up act to Short Pump for a night of high-energy laughs.
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Emo Night Brooklyn at Ember Music Hall
Sing your heart out to classic 2000s pop-punk and emo anthems late into Saturday night in the Arts District.
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✨ New & Notable
Limited-time experiences and late-summer happenings across town
Concerts at the New Allianz Amphitheater
Experience Richmond's striking new riverfront music venue nestled on historic Gambles Hill with skyline views and open-air summer acoustics.
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Late-Summer Heirloom Harvest at 17th Street Market
Explore peak-season heirloom tomatoes, sweet local corn, and artisanal goods at the historic cobblestone market space in Shockoe Bottom.
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🚗 Quick Escape
Weekend trips within a short drive of Richmond
Blue Ridge Foothills & Charlottesville Getaway
Head an hour west for a weekend of mountain views, historic Grounds visits, and cool tastings at boutique vineyards nestled against the Blue Ridge.
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Historic Triangle Immersion: Williamsburg & Jamestown
Take a quick 50-minute drive down I-64 to walk the 18th-century streets of Colonial Williamsburg or explore the riverside shores of Jamestown.
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Frequently asked
What are the best things to do in Richmond, VA with friends?
Group-friendly highlights in Richmond, VA right now include Robert Earl Keen at The National, Flowers After 5: The Dan Schutt Band, and Pauly Shore at Funny Bone Comedy Club. WonderKit updates this guide daily so plans stay current.
Where do locals go out in Richmond, VA?
The "Eat & Drink" section above lists buzzy restaurants and bars in Richmond, VA — the spots locals are actually packing this week.
Where's the best nightlife in Richmond, VA?
Check the sections above for current events, buzzy bars, and weekend plans in Richmond, VA worth texting the group chat about.
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Tell us who's going and WonderKit drafts three Richmond, VA trip ideas in about a minute — free, and you see them before creating an account.