9 Things to Do in Richmond This Week · October 1–4, 2026

Arts & Culture

LUDUS: Cameron Wilson Ritcher at Bond Millen Gallery

Bond Millen Gallery presents LUDUS, a solo exhibition of new works by artist Cameron Wilson Ritcher, on view through October 31.

Friday, October 2, 2026 · Bond Millen Gallery, 5601 Cary Street Rd., Richmond

47th Annual Exhibition of the Virginia Watercolor Society at VMFA

The Virginia Watercolor Society's 47th Annual Exhibition showcases juried watercolor works in VMFA's 21st-Century Art Gallery through November 1.

Friday, October 2, 2026 · Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA), Richmond

Mamma Mia! at Altria Theater

The beloved ABBA jukebox musical celebrates its 25th Anniversary with a touring production at Altria Theater, part of Broadway in Richmond's 2026/2027 season.

Tuesday, October 6, 2026 · Altria Theater, Richmond

Kevin Puts is So Hot Right Now – String Quartet Concert at Artspace

Rosette String Quartet performs the music of Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Kevin Puts in a free evening concert at Artspace Gallery.

Thursday, October 15, 2026 7:00 PM · Artspace Gallery, 2833-A Hathaway Rd., Richmond

Free Events

Full Moon Cabaret 4: Fundraiser Small Works, Big Impact at Artspace

Artspace Gallery's fundraiser exhibition features small works by member artists, open through October 17.

Friday, October 2, 2026 · Artspace Gallery, 2833-A Hathaway Rd., Richmond

Richmond Curious: Women's Small Business Month

Gather Arts District hosts this free morning event featuring local speakers exploring topics around women's small businesses in Richmond.

Friday, October 9, 2026 8:30 AM · Gather Arts District, Downtown Richmond

Music & Nightlife

Thievery Corporation at Jefferson Theater

Genre-bending electronic duo Thievery Corporation performs live at the historic Jefferson Theater.

Friday, October 2, 2026 · Jefferson Theater, Richmond

Date Night

Eerie Canal Halloween Cruises

Venture Richmond's spooky seasonal canal cruises bring Halloween-themed fun to the historic downtown waterway — a unique autumn evening on the water.

Friday, October 2, 2026 · Riverfront Canal, Downtown Richmond

Family-Friendly

Second Fridays at Visual Arts Center of Richmond

VisArts' Second Fridays program brings all-ages art-making activities to the Visual Arts Center of Richmond each second Friday of the month.

Friday, October 9, 2026 · Visual Arts Center of Richmond