★ Salon de Résistance: Dangerous Films
RVA Mag's Salon de Résistance series screens clips from 'dangerous films' selected by Virginia filmmakers Derrick Borte and a second featured filmmaker at Black Iris.
12 Things to Do in Richmond This Week · July 23–26, 2026
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Arts & Culture
Linda Laino / Micki Spiller / Trang Huynh Opening at Artspace Gallery
Three simultaneous exhibitions open at Artspace, featuring mixed media paintings by Linda Laino, textile work by Micki Spiller, and mixed media paintings by Trang Huynh.
Friday, July 24, 2026 · Artspace Gallery, 2833-A Hathaway Rd., Richmond
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Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella – Audio-Described Performance
SPARC's closing performance of Cinderella features audio description with Virginia Voice, making the show accessible for blind and low-vision audience members.
Sunday, July 26, 2026 2:00 PM · Henrico Theatre
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Salon de Résistance: Dangerous Films
RVA Mag's Salon de Résistance series screens clips from 'dangerous films' selected by Virginia filmmakers Derrick Borte and a second featured filmmaker at Black Iris.
Thursday, July 30, 2026 · Black Iris, Richmond
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HAZE: Summer Group Exhibition Opening at Bond Millen Gallery
Bond Millen Gallery opens its summer group exhibition HAZE on July 30, featuring contemporary works by multiple artists through September 12.
Thursday, July 30, 2026 · Bond Millen Gallery, 5601 Cary Street Rd., Richmond
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Free Events
Artspace Gallery – Of By For: Current Space Exhibition
Artspace Gallery's 'Of By For' exhibition featuring works in various media in the Elisabeth Flynn Chapman Gallery is open through July 18 — free to visit during gallery hours.
Friday, July 24, 2026 · Artspace Gallery, 2833-A Hathaway Rd., Richmond
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Titus Kaphar and Junius Brutus Stearns: Pictures More Famous than the Truth – Final Weekend
The VMFA exhibition pairing contemporary artist Titus Kaphar with 19th-century painter Junius Brutus Stearns closes July 26 — free general admission.
Sunday, July 26, 2026 · VMFA, Colonial American Art Gallery
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804 Run Club Wednesday Night Run at Hardywood
Richmond's free weekly Wednesday run club meets at Hardywood Park Craft Brewery for social runs at multiple paces followed by post-run drinks.
Wednesday, July 29, 2026 · Hardywood Park Craft Brewery, Richmond
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Music & Nightlife
Leanne Morgan at Altria Theater
Comedian Leanne Morgan brings her 'The Time Of Our Lives Tour' stand-up show to Altria Theater for two nights.
Thursday, August 6, 2026 · Altria Theater, Richmond
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Family-Friendly
Children's Museum of Richmond – New Downtown Exhibits
Phase one of the Children's Museum of Richmond's historic downtown renovation is complete, with newly updated hands-on learning and imaginative play exhibits now open.
Friday, July 24, 2026 · Children's Museum of Richmond, Downtown
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Outdoors & Active
Riverfront Canal Cruises
Take a narrated boat cruise through Richmond's historic canal system along the James River waterfront, a classic and leisurely way to see downtown from the water.
Friday, July 24, 2026 · Riverfront Canal Walk, Downtown Richmond
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Festivals & Special Events
Food & Drink
Scoop RVA – Handcrafted Ice Cream
RVA favorite Scoop RVA scoops small-batch, handcrafted ice cream in creative flavors like Brown Sugar Cookie Dough, Banana Pudding, and Lavender Honeycomb — ideal for National Ice Cream Month.
Friday, July 24, 2026 · Scoop RVA, Richmond
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