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Updated Weekly, Posted 02/05/2026
@ THE MOVIES
RETURN TO SILENT HILL
MERCY
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*THE STRANGERS: CHAPTER 3
DRACULA
(*opening wkend)
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MULTIPLE DAY EVENTS
HENRICO THEATRE
Hidden Figures
Fri, Feb 6 7:00 PM
Sat, Feb 7 7:00 PM
Fri, Feb 13 7:00 PM
Sat, Feb 14 7:00 PM
The Wiz
Sat, Feb 7 3:00 PM
Sun, Feb 8 3:00 PM
Sat, Feb 14 3:00 PM
Sun, Feb 15 3:00 PM
Henrico Theatre (agileticketing.net)
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“Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys” at VMFA
After a star-studded preview night last week, the public finally gets to check out the
personal art collection of R&B and soul music star Alicia Keys and her husband,
Swizz Beatz (Kasseem Dean), which includes 130 works by renowned Black artists from
Africa, Europe, the U.S. and the Caribbean. This exhibit runs through March 1. Learn more in our
preview by Don Harrison. $12.
Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys at VMFA
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***Do Portugal Circus
Feb 6, 2026 to Feb 22, 2026 @ The Diamond
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Intelligence - Virginia Opera
Presented By: Virginia Opera
2/6/2026, 2/8/2026
Virginia Opera @Dominion Energy Center - Carpenter Theatre Official Tickets | Richmond, VA
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The Friendship and Music of Loretta Lynn and Patsy Cline
2/6 – 2/8
Calendar of Events - The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen Virginia
FRIDAY, 02/06/2026
First Fridays
On the first Friday of each month, the museum will stay open later for this family-friendly event.
Between 5:00 pm and 8:00 pm, the museum will offer free admission to the galleries,
specials in the Café, access to food trucks, live music, and family-centered activities.
Virginia Museum of History & Culture
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Burning Fire Reggae Band feat. Keith Porter (Original Itals) and Sam Reed at Harry’s Loft at Hofheimer
Singer Keith Porter of the Original Itals will join Richmond’s own Sam Reed to
celebrate the birthday of reggae icon Bob Marley. $20 tickets in advance, $30 day of show.
Doors at 8 p.m and show at 9 p.m.
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Candlelight Concerts: The Best of Bridgerton on Strings
630pm @ John Marshall Ballrooms 101 North 5th Street Richmond, VA 23220
Candlelight: Best of Bridgerton on Strings - Richmond - Tickets | Fever
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The Plant Social Night
6-9pm
SATURDAY, 02/07/2026
Garden Ink at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden will celebrate tattoo art inspired by the natural
world at Garden Ink on Saturday, Feb. 7 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
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GLOW at the Science Museum of Virginia
Illuminating the fun in STEM: Explore phosphorescent rocks in the Eco Lab, make
yourself glow-in-the-dark with face paint, create psychedelic effects by making diffraction glasses
in The Forge, enjoy a black light dance party, enjoy Movie Magic Laser Shows and astronomy
shows in the Dome all day, discover the glowing science of alive demo on spectacular chemical
reactions, and much more. GLOW runs from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Science Museum
will remain open until 5 p.m. but note that LightPlace, the Dewey Gottwald Center
and The Forum will close at 4:30 p.m
GLOW | Science Museum of Virginia | Glow in the dark STEM Fun
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ChinaFest: Year of the Fire Horse at VMFA
Celebrate the traditions of the Chinese Lunar New Year, as well as the 21st anniversary of
the ChinaFest program. The Year of the Fire Horse is a Family Day event featuring free
art activities, performances, music and more. All ages welcome. 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
To learn more, visit the VMFA website. Free.
Family Day | ChinaFest: Year of the Fire Horse - Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
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A Mighty Marley Celebration feat. Mighty Joshua, Signal Fire and Double Tiger at The Broadberry
One of RVA’s chief ambassadors of roots reggae, Mighty Joshua, brings together
Signal Fire and Double Tiger for this annual tribute to reggae’s greatest icon
Robert Nesta Marley. Doors at 7 p.m. $20 in advance.
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Black History Month Kick Off Celebration
12:00pm - 3:00pm, VA State Gateway Dining/Event Center
Black History Month Kick Off Celebration - Chesterfield Public Library
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Free In-Store Kids Workshops
Join Us at 9 a.m. the First Saturday of Every Month.
Make a Penguin Mailbox, While Supplies Last.
Kids Workshops: Activities & Crafts - The Home Depot
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Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince™ in Concert
With the Richmond Symphony
2pm and 7pm
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince™ in Concert | Altria Theater | Official Website
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Richmond Chocolate, Wine, & Whiskey Festival
12:30 PM to 9:00 PM @ Main St. Station
RICHMOND CHOCOLATE, WINE & WHISKEY FESTIVAL 2026 - Chocolate, Wine & Whiskey Festival
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Pokemon convention at Four Points by Sheraton Airport hotel
PokeKon, a Pokemon convention, will take place Saturday, Feb. 7 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
at the Four Points by Sheraton Airport hotel located at 4700 South Laburnum Avenue.
SUNDAY, 02/08/2026
SUPERBOWL – SEATTLE SEAHAWKS vs NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS
630PM ON NBC
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Hip Hop for Everyone Dance Class
1-2pm @ The Valentine, Free
Hip Hop for Everyone Dance Class
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Lakeside Love Fest at Lakeside Farmers' Market
The Lakeside Love Fest, a local collaborative market event presented by Twisted
Carrot Farm, will take place Sunday, Feb. 8 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the
Lakeside Farmers' Market, 6110 Lakeside Avenue.
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Friendship Circle of Virginia's Silent Disco at Weinstein JCC
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
MORE THINGS TO DO
https://www.visitrichmondva.com/things-to-do/
FarmerS markets
Latino Farmers Market @ Rockwood Park
3401 Courthouse Rd North Chesterfield VA 23236
8 - 1 pm
https://www.latinofarmersmarketva.com/
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The Dorey Park Farmers Market
RAIN or SHINE!
Saturdays
JUNE - OCTOBER
9:00 a.m. - Noon
https://www.doreyparkfarmersmarket.org/
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Carytown Market - Farmers' market
Richmond, VA
(804) 241-1562,
Open Sundays, 9-1 pm
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Lakeside Farmers Market
Saturdays, Mornings (9-12PM)
6110 Lakeside Avenue
Henrico, VA 23228
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Big RVA Market
Saturdays , 9am - noon
Bryan Park