24 Things to Do in Richmond This Week · May 7–10, 2026

Festivals & Special Events

AAPI Heritage Month Celebration

Immersive celebrations of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month happening throughout May across the Richmond region, spotlighting local AAPI-owned businesses and cultural events.

Friday, May 8, 2026 · Various locations, Richmond Region

Spring Fest & Market in Church Hill

A spring festival and market in Church Hill neighborhood, highlighted as one of the best things to see and do this week by Richmond Magazine.

Saturday, May 9, 2026 · Church Hill, Richmond

St. Baldrick's Fundraiser at Center of the Universe Brewing

Fight childhood cancer with a head-shaving fundraiser at Ashland's Center of the Universe Brewing, featuring cold beers and great live music.

Saturday, May 9, 2026 · Center of the Universe Brewing, Ashland

Dominion Energy Riverrock

RVA's premier outdoor adventure festival returns to Historic Tredegar and the James River Park System for a weekend of live music, outdoor sports, and community fun.

Friday, May 15, 2026 – Sunday, May 17, 2026 · Historic Tredegar and James River Park System

Arts & Culture

Artspace Gallery: Teresa Shields, Aydin Hamami & More

Artspace Gallery presents a multi-artist show featuring Teresa Shields' 'I Feel Seen,' Aydin Hamami's 'One for Sorrow,' and Lee Hazelgrove's ceramic vessels through mid-May.

Friday, May 8, 2026 · Artspace Gallery, 2833-A Hathaway Rd, Richmond

India's Great Mughals: Art, Power, and Opulence

A major new exhibition opening at VMFA showcasing the art, architecture, and culture of the Mughal Empire.

Saturday, May 9, 2026 · VMFA – Altria Group Gallery, NewMarket Gallery

Design Retrospective at The Branch Museum

The Branch Museum of Architecture and Design presents a design retrospective featuring a Richmond retail icon, highlighted as a must-see this week.

Saturday, May 9, 2026 · The Branch Museum of Architecture and Design, Richmond

& Juliet

Broadway In Richmond's 2025/2026 season continues with the pop-fueled musical & Juliet at the Altria Theater.

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 – Sunday, May 17, 2026 · Altria Theater

Music & Nightlife

Artschool 'Nuclear Sons' Album Release Show at The Camel

Richmond's Artschool celebrates the release of their debut album Nuclear Sons with a show at The Camel.

Friday, May 8, 2026 · The Camel

Riders in the Sky

The legendary Western music group Riders in the Sky perform at The Tin Pan.

Friday, May 8, 2026 8:00 PM · The Tin Pan, Richmond

An Evening with October London, Lalah Hathaway & Eric Bénet

A sophisticated R&B triple bill featuring October London, Grammy-winning Lalah Hathaway, and Eric Bénet takes the Altria Theater stage.

Saturday, May 9, 2026 8:00 PM · Altria Theater

BPM.RVA Hardstyle Night at The Camel

BPM.RVA returns to The Camel for another round of hardstyle bangers featuring DJs sophsick, shartchan, imacreatesart, and meep.dj — all ages, $10.

Friday, May 22, 2026 9:00 PM · The Camel, Richmond

Family-Friendly

Mother's Day Festivities

Richmond Magazine highlights a roundup of Mother's Day events and experiences happening across the Richmond region this weekend.

Sunday, May 10, 2026 · Various locations, Richmond

Live Art: Magic

SPARC's neurodiverse Live Art program presents a one-night-only original performance exploring magic in all its forms, featuring live juggling by Jonathan the Juggler and ASL interpretation.

Saturday, May 16, 2026 7:30 PM · SPARC, 2106 North Hamilton Street, Richmond

Free Events

VMFA: Mary Lovelace O'Neal – Blacker Than a Hundred Midnights

VMFA's striking ongoing exhibition by Mary Lovelace O'Neal is free to visit through August — monumental abstract works not to miss.

Saturday, May 9, 2026 10:00 AM · VMFA – 21st-Century Art Gallery, Richmond

804 Run Club Wednesday Night Run

Richmond's 804 Run Club gathers every Wednesday for a social run — welcoming all paces, partnered with Hardywood, with great community vibes.

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 · Hardywood, Richmond

Broadway in Richmond Open House

Broadway In Richmond opens its doors for a free open house event at Altria Theater — a rare behind-the-scenes opportunity to learn about the upcoming season.

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 5:00 PM · Altria Theater

Let's Hang Richmond Month-End Social at Bingo Beer Co.

Richmond's welcoming community social series returns with a monthly mixer at Bingo Beer Co. in Scott's Addition — RSVP online, no awkward networking required.

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 6:00 PM · Bingo Beer Co., Scott's Addition, Richmond

Sports

Kickers World Cup Viewing Party

The Richmond Kickers are hosting World Cup viewing parties — tickets are available now for fans to watch the action together.

Thursday, May 7, 2026 · Richmond

Outdoors & Active

Rare Richmond Scavenger Hunt

An interactive scavenger hunt that gets you exploring Richmond's neighborhoods and discovering hidden gems across the city.

Saturday, May 9, 2026 · Richmond, VA

Wellness Wednesdays at The Good Feet Store

A free summer wellness series featuring rotating fitness instructors, Pilates, strength classes, recovery sessions, and local wellness brands — come for the workout, stay for the community.

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 5:00 PM · 12276 W Broad St, Richmond, VA 23230

Food & Drink

AAPI-Owned Dining Exploration

Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month by exploring Richmond's diverse Asian cuisine scene — from Main Street Dragon to other local family-owned eateries spotlighted by Visit Richmond.

Saturday, May 9, 2026 · Various AAPI-owned restaurants, Richmond Region

Singing Along with Harry's at Hofheimer Brunch

Harry's at Hofheimer in Scott's Addition hosts their popular sing-along brunch series — great food with live musical participation built right in.

Sunday, May 10, 2026 · Harry's at Hofheimer, Scott's Addition, Richmond

Date Night

Science on Tap NEON at Science Museum of Virginia

Science Museum of Virginia's Science on Tap goes neon — a social, educational adults' night out blending interactive experiences, conversation, and drinks in a uniquely lit setting.

Thursday, May 7, 2026 · Science Museum of Virginia, Richmond