11 Things to Do in Richmond This Week · September 3–6, 2026

Festivals & Special Events

VA PrideFest

Virginia's annual PrideFest celebration returns to Midtown Green for a day of community, music, and LGBTQ+ pride.

Saturday, September 12, 2026 · Midtown Green, Richmond

Free Events

First Fridays at Odd Bird

Richmond's beloved First Fridays art walk rolls through Odd Bird — a local favorite stop for gallery browsing, drinks, and neighborhood energy.

Friday, September 4, 2026 · Odd Bird, Richmond

Live Music Sundays at Union Market

Catch free live music every Sunday at Union Market — a relaxed, community-friendly weekly tradition in Richmond.

Sunday, September 6, 2026 · Union Market, Richmond

Figure Drawing Open Session

An open figure drawing session at Artspace Gallery welcoming artists of all levels to sketch from a live model in a relaxed, community setting.

Tuesday, September 8, 2026 6:00 PM · Artspace Gallery, 2833-A Hathaway Rd., Richmond

Richmond Curious: Podcasters

A free morning event from Gather Arts District where local speakers explore the world of podcasting with a curious Richmond audience.

Friday, September 11, 2026 8:30 AM · Arts District, Downtown Richmond

Arts & Culture

47th Annual Exhibition of the Virginia Watercolor Society

The annual juried watercolor exhibition opens at VMFA's 21st-Century Art Gallery, showcasing the breadth of contemporary watercolor painting across Virginia.

Saturday, September 5, 2026 · Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA), Richmond

Art Playshop: Open to the Mystery Within

A guided art experience combining meditation, journaling, watercolor, and collage at Artspace Gallery — a rare participatory workshop open to all.

Saturday, September 12, 2026 · Artspace Gallery, 2833-A Hathaway Rd., Richmond

Music & Nightlife

Rhythm City Collective Bass Music Pop-Up

An outdoor bass music pop-up at Mocha Gourmet Market hosted by Rhythm City Collective, spotlighting underground producers and local talent in the heart of campus.

Thursday, September 3, 2026 · Mocha Gourmet Market, Richmond

Out Of Your Head / Second Mondays

A monthly late-night performance and creative gathering at Artspace Gallery promising an eclectic and surprising evening of arts and performance.

Monday, September 14, 2026 8:00 PM · Artspace Gallery, 2833-A Hathaway Rd., Richmond

Food & Drink

RICtoday Dinner Club

Share a table with five other Richmond locals at an intimate dinner club experience organized by RICtoday — perfect for meeting new people over a great meal.

Thursday, September 10, 2026 6:30 PM · Richmond

Date Night

Riverfront Canal Cruise

Glide through Richmond's historic downtown canals on a scenic boat cruise — a classic and romantic way to experience the city from the water.

Friday, September 4, 2026 · Riverfront Canal Walk, Downtown Richmond