11 Things to Do in Richmond This Week · May 28–31, 2026

Music & Nightlife

Artschool Album Release Show

RVA-based Artschool celebrates the release of their debut album 'Nuclear Sons' with a live show at The Camel.

Friday, May 29, 2026 · The Camel, Richmond

Wild Nothing at The Broadberry

Indie dream-pop act Wild Nothing performs at Richmond's intimate Broadberry venue.

Friday, May 29, 2026 · The Broadberry, Richmond

Arts & Culture

SCREENS (A Sketch Comedy Show)

A live sketch comedy show at Coalition Theater in Richmond.

Saturday, May 30, 2026 7:00 PM · Coalition Theater, Richmond

Outdoors & Active

Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden Conservatory Reopening

The Conservatory at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden has reopened with a permanent Butterflies Bloom exhibit, new climate zones, and stunning new garden spaces.

Friday, May 29, 2026 · Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, Richmond

Sip to Pilates

Close out the month with a community pilates workout, matcha, and extra goodies at 2300 Carrington Street hosted by Dear Pilates.

Saturday, May 30, 2026 10:30 AM · 2300 Carrington Street, Richmond, VA

Festivals & Special Events

Richmond Pops Band: Celebrating America's 250th Birthday

The Richmond Pops Band performs a patriotic concert celebrating America's 250th birthday at Altria Theater.

Sunday, June 7, 2026 6:30 PM · Altria Theater, Richmond

Family-Friendly

Survival of the Slowest at Science Museum of Virginia

An interactive exhibition at the Science Museum of Virginia spotlighting animals that use incredible adaptations — not speed — to survive and thrive.

Saturday, May 30, 2026 · Science Museum of Virginia, Richmond

Food & Drink

Latino Market VA at Chesterfield Technical Center

Every Saturday morning through November 1, the Latino Market VA brings fresh produce, Latin American flavors, and local small businesses to Chesterfield Technical Center.

Saturday, May 30, 2026 · Chesterfield Technical Center, Chesterfield

Free Events

Rare Richmond Scavenger Hunt

Explore downtown Richmond through a self-guided scavenger hunt starting at 1000 Bank Street.

Thursday, May 28, 2026 2:00 PM · 1000 Bank St, Richmond

Date Night

Sound Bath at Hot Yoga Richmond

Hot Yoga Richmond invites guests to a restorative sound bath experience — eye mask, pillow, bed, and blanket all provided for this deeply relaxing session.

Friday, May 29, 2026 · Hot Yoga Richmond

Sun Sign Social: Cancer Under the Sea at Benchtop Brewing

Social Club RVA hosts a Cancer Sun Sign Social with an 'Under the Sea' theme at Benchtop Brewing, with tarot readings and draft discounts for Cancer signs.

Thursday, June 4, 2026 · Benchtop Brewing, Richmond