14 Things to Do in Richmond This Week · June 18–21, 2026

Music & Nightlife

G. Love, Donavon Frankenreiter and Moon Taxi at Innsbrook

G. Love & Special Sauce headline an outdoor summer night at Innsbrook alongside Donavon Frankenreiter and Moon Taxi for a laid-back, genre-spanning bill.

Thursday, June 18, 2026 · After Hours at Innsbrook, Richmond

Kehlani at Allianz Amphitheater at Riverfront

R&B star Kehlani brings her tour to Richmond's outdoor riverfront amphitheater for a summer concert night.

Friday, June 19, 2026 · Allianz Amphitheater at Riverfront, Richmond

Artschool 'Nuclear Sons' Album Release Show at The Camel

Richmond band Artschool celebrates their debut album 'Nuclear Sons' with a release show at The Camel — a must-see local debut moment.

Friday, June 19, 2026 · The Camel, Richmond

Arts & Culture

IllumiNATION Video Art Projection at Virginia Museum of History & Culture

An immersive video art projection produced for America's 250th anniversary brings the American story to life on the historic façade of the Virginia Museum of History and Culture.

Friday, June 19, 2026 · Virginia Museum of History & Culture, Richmond

EMERGE X: Tenth Annual Emerging Artist Exhibition at Bond Millen Gallery

Bond Millen Gallery's tenth-anniversary showcase of emerging artists is now open, celebrating a decade of discovering and championing contemporary talent in Richmond.

Friday, June 19, 2026 · Bond Millen Gallery, 5601 Cary Street Rd, Richmond

New Voices for the Theater: 36th Annual Festival of New Works

Six original world-premiere one-act plays led by professional directors with both professional and student actors — each performed only once, with pay-what-you-can tickets.

Saturday, June 27, 2026 3:00 PM · Henrico Theater, Highland Springs, VA

Outdoors & Active

SaturdaySculptClub with Sculpt with Niah

A fun outdoor sculpt workout class hosted by Sculpt with Niah — a great way to kick off a Saturday morning with energy and community.

Saturday, June 20, 2026 8:00 AM · 8000 Brook Road, Richmond, VA

804 Run Club Wednesday Night Run at Hardywood

Richmond's beloved Wednesday night social run club meets at Hardywood for 1-mile, 3-mile, and longer routes at all paces — welcoming newcomers and regulars alike.

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 5:45 PM · Hardywood Park Craft Brewery, Richmond

Free Events

Friday Cheers at Brown's Island

Venture Richmond's beloved free outdoor concert series returns to Brown's Island for another summer of Friday evening music on the riverfront.

Friday, June 19, 2026 · Brown's Island, Downtown Richmond

250 Years of Expression: Freedom, Dissent, and the American Voice at Artspace Gallery

A juried show at Artspace Gallery exploring themes of freedom and dissent through the lens of 250 years of American expression — free to visit during gallery hours.

Saturday, June 20, 2026 · Artspace Gallery, 2833-A Hathaway Rd., Richmond

Salon de Résistance | Lieutenant Governor Ghazala Hashmi

An unfiltered public conversation with Virginia Lieutenant Governor Ghazala Hashmi on how Democratic leadership is shaping Virginia at a pivotal national crossroads — free and open to all.

Friday, June 26, 2026 · Black Iris, Richmond

Family-Friendly

Los Trompos Interactive Art Installation at Short Pump Town Center

Giant colorful spinning tops by Mexican designers Héctor Esrawe and Ignacio Cadena — inspired by a beloved traditional toy — are now on display at Short Pump Town Center.

Saturday, June 20, 2026 · Short Pump Town Center, Richmond

Date Night

Social Club RVA Sun Sign Social — Cancer Season at Benchtop Brewing

Social Club RVA's monthly themed supper club social celebrates Cancer season at Benchtop Brewing with tarot readings, drink discounts, and an Under the Sea theme.

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 6:00 PM · Benchtop Brewing, Richmond

Sports

Flying Squirrels Home Game at The Diamond

The Richmond Flying Squirrels have locked up a playoff spot — catch them play at home at The Diamond as they head into an exciting postseason stretch.

Friday, June 19, 2026 · The Diamond, Richmond