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April 25 2024
If there’s a perfect Richmond spot to watch a horror movie, it’s the landmark Byrd Theatre in Carytown. This palace of motion pictures has entertained locals and visitors for almost 100 years, and is bringing us another spooky month of sci-fi, thriller + paranormal classics to enjoy up on the big screen.
So far this month, the Byrd has screened the 2000s hit comedy/horror classic “Shaun of the Dead” + John Carpenter’s “Christine.” But there are over a dozen scheduled for whatever tickles your scary bone.
The Byrd Theatre's Mighty Wurlitzer is about as old as the theatre itself. | Photo by @thebyrdrva
Here’s a look at some featured flicks:
On Sun., Oct. 24, the Byrd is going back in time to present 2 classic silent films that were made just shy of the Byrd’s 1928 opening date. Michael Britt, a DC-based organist, will utilize the Mighty Wurlitzer’s full range of pipes, percussion + special sound effects to play the full score of both the original “Phantom of the Opera” (1925) + “Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde” (1920).
Tickets for those shows, which begin at 3 + 4 p.m., are $20, and will go towards the upkeep of the organ.
Tickets to each of the triple feature films are $5. | Photo by RICtoday
To wrap up the month, the Byrd has a special Halloween triple feature. First up is 1964’s “Last Man on Earth” at 2 p.m., great for those vampire and Vincent Price lovers. Next at 4 p.m. is “House on Haunted Hill,” a William Castle classic. And then at 6 p.m. — they’re coming to get you Barbara — the Byrd is screening George Romero’s “Night of the Living Dead.”
Each of those shows are $5, and their scores will all be played live by the Byrd’s resident organist Bob Gulledge.
If you’re not a fan of real spooky stuff, mark your calendar for a live performance of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” featuring Yes And Theatrical Co., a local improv group.
Check out the rest of the Byrd Theatre’s October movie lineup at the button below, if you dare.
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Today
- MasterChef Live! | Tues., Oct. 12 | 7 p.m. | Carpenter Theatre | $35+ | Watch past MasterChef + Masterchef Jr. contestants compete in culinary challenges live on stage. 🍽
- Northside to the Capital Trail and Back | Tues., Oct. 12 | 5:30 p.m. | Tabol Brewing, 704 Dawn St. | Free | Enjoy a casual-paced ride for RVA Bike Month. 🚲
Wednesday
- Manchester Orchestra | Wed., Oct. 13 | 7:30 p.m. | The National | $25+ | See the Atlanta-based alt rockers on “The Million Masks of God” tour. 🎻
Thursday
Friday
- Garden Glow at Maymont | Fri., Oct. 15-Sun., Nov. 7 | Times vary | Maymont, 1700 Hampton St. | $12 | Brighten your nights with a spectacular light-filled journey at Garden Glow. 🌲 Ⓟ
- Pipeline | Fri., Oct. 15 | 7 p.m. | November Theatre | $39 | Pro tip: Bring your COVID vaccination card or a negative COVID test valid within 72 hours. 🎭
Saturday
- 4th Annual Bike Month Treasure Hunt | Sat., Oct. 16 | 3-7 p.m. | 17th St. Market | Assemble your crew + hunt for clues to win a cake. 🚲
- Backseat Lovers | Sat., Oct. 16 | 7 p.m. | The Broadberry | $15+ | Catch the indie rockers in a show with Branson Anderson. 🎶
Sunday
- Donut Fest Richmond | Sun., Oct. 17 | 1-5 p.m. | Main Line Brewery, 1603 Ownby Ln. | $10+ | All ticket holders get a chance to vote for the Best Donut in Richmond. 🍩
Monday
We have a monthly guide filled with events + activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.
Weather
- 75°| Partly cloudy | 10% chance of rain
Eat
- Richmond Restaurant Week is kicking off next Monday, and will be benefiting local nonprofit Feed More, as it has for 20 years now. Since Restaurant Week started, the program has raised over $818,000 dollars to support FeedMore’s extensive hunger relief programs. 🍜
Concert
- Tickets are available for the Richmond Symphony’s Halloween Spooktacular concert. Your family can enjoy music from hit movies like “Black Panther,” “Harry Potter,” “Superman” + “Coco” at the Carpenter Theatre at 11 a.m. on Sat., Oct. 30. Costumes are encouraged for kids and adults. 💀
- Over 10 local high school marching bands will compete at an exhibition at Meadowbrook High School in Chesterfield tonight, after being rescheduled from Oct. 5 due to rain. The first performance starts just before 7. Admission is free. 🎺 (ABC8)
Closed
- Richmond Parks and Recreation says the Bellemeade Pool on Lynhaven Ave. will be closed through Fri., Oct. 15 for maintenance. The department says it should be open for regular hours on Monday.
Seasonal
- Hotel Greene is decorating its mini-golf course to host a Halloween party Sat. Oct., 30. There will be a costume contest, along with food + drink specials. The event will be walk-in only, so no reservations will be taken. ⛳️
- The Children’s Museum’s Legendary Santa is returning for his 85th year. The event will be held virtually with limited in-person timed visits. Tickets will be available starting Mon., Oct. 18 for museum members + Mon., Nov. 1 for non-members. 🎄 (NBC12)
Cause
- Elephant Insurance just announced its second round of donations to Richmond organizations and underrepresented communities in what’s called the Helping Herd. The Better Housing Coalition + the Boys & Girls Club received the most votes and most funds out of the $61,500 in grant money. 💸
Regional
- If you’re looking for fall foliage, you can find it within an hour’s drive. The forests of Southwest Virginia are due to hit peak leaf color the third week of October, according to Virginia Tech experts. Virginia’s region of Appalachian mountain leaves will peak early due to a heavy rain season. 🍂 (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
DYK
- A biology professor at the University of Richmond is searching for rats in local alleys to test them for diseases. This is the first time Richmond is at the center of this kind of study. According to Orkin Pest Control, the River City is the 33rd-rattiest in the country. 🐀 (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
Finance
- These top cards offer a ridiculously long 0% intro APR period and no annual fee. Some offer cash back rewards, too. Ⓟ
Get your climbing chicks together and head out to Peak Experiences on Overbrook Road in Richmond — or Polo Circle in Midlothian — for a new class for women beginner climbers to get more comfortable on the wall.
The gym is now offering a 7-week Women’s Training Clinic to focus on climbing goals, featuring one-on-one training with expert climbing coaches. The class costs $100 at signup with a limit of 14 people, and will alternate between the gym locations.
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