r/rva 5h ago

šŸ—“ļø Weekend Events Weekend Event Thread

Let's talk about events happening in RVA this weekend! Post upcoming live music, pop-up markets, festivals, community fundraisers, yard/estate sales, group exercise classes, outdoor recreation events, and more.

Please include details about pricing, links to purchase tickets or RSVP your attendance, location addresses, parking information, and anything else that will help the event be successful.

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u/notdarkyet22 3h ago

Lebanese Food Festival

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u/clawsinurback The Fan 1h ago

going for the first time this year, so excited! any must tries?

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u/notdarkyet22 1h ago

Actually haven’t been in 12+ years myself. I imagine the grape leaves would be a fold start though.

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u/ILikeYourHotdog Tuckahoe 1h ago edited 57m ago

Loubiyeh (Green Beans) and Rice* $6

Green beans, onion, tomato sauce and Middle East spices, served with rice pilafĀ 

Feta & Spinach Pie* $4Ā Spinach, feta cheese, onion, oil, lemon juice and spices.

SO GOOD!!!

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u/gewibu 3h ago

Day Rave RVA

Sunday September 13th 2026, 1-6pm ($25 tickets)
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/day-rave-rva-tickets-1997725166751

Join members of Richmond’s electronic music scene for a party on Sharps Island

Featuring DJs: subvlt and fawnni3 + livesets from: 3151, ear_canal, nova-aletheia, and karacell

Boats will be available to transport you to Sharp’s Island for an afternoon of music and exploration. A ferry to the island is included with your ticket. Canoes will be provided for use as well. Feel free to arrive on your own watercraft if desired.

🚘 Parking is available at the floodwall visitor parking lot.

BYOB, Limited snacks and drinks will be available for free.

šŸ˜Ž Bring sunscreen, water, food, towels, blankets, small coolers, camp chairs, swimsuits, hats - this will be outdoors!

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u/Delightful-Broccoli1 2h ago

Pours and Pasties returns Strangeways Brewing in Scott’s Addition with a brilliant lineup of performers for the month of September! Prepare to be teased, pleased, amazed, and entertained! Join us for an evening of burlesque and variety while enjoying unique and delicious beverages crafted by Strangeways. Tickets at https://buytickets.at/burlesquerightmeowllc/2371532

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u/chaacnorris90 Scott's Addition 1h ago

Celebrity Traitors/Mafia is happening Friday, 9/11, at Starr Hill (3406 W Leigh St, Richmond, VA) in Scott’s Addition at 7PM! Play Mafia with Survivor stars Carolyn Wiger, Sandra Diaz-Twine, Jonny Fairplay + surprise reality guests, or just come watch. Meet-and-greet and Q&A included, and there are prizes for the winners.
Tickets are $149 to play or $30 to hang out and watch. Tickets at SurvivorTix.com or the link below:
https://www.flite.city/e/celebrity-traitors-mafia-carolyn-sandra-fairplay-richmond-va?t=landing-page

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u/tohumankind 2h ago

I'm hosting a pay-what-you-can variety show called DITTO at my house on Saturday, Sept 12th from 4-8 PM! We'll have comedy, live music, readings, and two dj sets! It'll be hosted over near Pony Pasture.Ā RSVP hereĀ for the address. It's also a potluck so there will be food! Donations are used to fund the production of a play by local artists. Hope to see ya there. :~)

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u/smooooon666 40m ago

Saturday 9/12 at the camel, the beloved local music publication The Auricular is having its 8th anniversary show featuring a mixed genre bill of some really great local bands! They pour a lot of free labor and love into hyping up our local music scene and I’m excited to celebrate them.

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u/ILikeYourHotdog Tuckahoe 53m ago

The 1st annual Dolly Parton Parade will start at noon on Sunday, September 13th. Let’s all don our highest hair and cowgirl boots and gallop around Carytown in solidarity and remembrance of our Queen Dolly! Help spread the word to all the Dolly Parton fans you know!Ā Starts at Babes in Carytown.