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Today

• An Evening With Adrian Belew | Mon., Aug. 1 | 6:30 p.m. | The Ashland Theatre, 205 England St. | $44+ | Check out this musician who has played with rock legends like Frank Zappa, David Bowie + Talking Heads. 🎶

Tuesday

• 3 in 30: Wrathful Himalayan Deities | Tues., Aug. 2 | 11-11:30 a.m. | VMFA | Free | Meet at Visitors Services for a guided exploration of the museum’s permanent collection of Himalayan art. 🎨

Wednesday

• "The Avengers" | Wed., Aug. 3 | 7 p.m. | The Byrd Theatre | $8 | Assemble your pals to see this MCU staple on the big screen. 🍿

Thursday

• Stephen Day with Josh Gilligan | Thurs., Aug. 4 | 7 p.m. | The Camel, 1621 W. Broad St. | $15 | Vibe with some soul + folk tunes like “On Top of the World.” 🎶

Friday

• Virginia Credit Union Moonlight Ride | Fri., Aug. 5 | 8-11 p.m. | Sports Backers Stadium, 100 Avenue of Champions | Registration is $27-37 (kids); $42-52 (adults) | Richmonders are invited to ride under the stars during the Virginia Credit Union Moonlight Ride. 🚲 *

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.

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NEWS NOTES

Weather

• 86º | Scattered storms | 60% chance of rain

Eat

• Billy Pie pizzeria has closed at its West End location. Owner Billy Fallen has shifted operations to the kitchen at Basic City Beer Co. in Manchester, which began serving his pies in 2020. The greater capacity for frozen pizza production at breweries has Billy eyeing three other spots for expansion. 🍕 (Richmond BizSense) 

Number

• $30,817,871. That’s how much the region saw in total lodging tax revenue in the past fiscal year. That sets a new tourism record, beating the previous high in 2019. Richmond Region Tourism pointed to improvements at the Convention Center + sports tourism as key factors in the growth. 💸

Concert

• If you tune into Shockoe Sessions Live every week, here’s your chance to attend the intimate show in person. In Your Ear Studios is now offering a limited number of tickets to each concert for a minimum $10 donation, which will go straight to the band. Check out the lineup. 🎸

Theater

• The Richmond Performing Arts Alliance announced the lineup for upcoming “Legends on Grace” season at the Dominion Energy Center Rhythm Hall. The “Nightcaps & Stories” series will include personal conversations + traditional cabaret performances from artists including René Marie, Grey Garrett, and Steve Bassett. Season tickets start at $200. 🎶 

Edu

• City officials are gathering information about what universal pre-K would look like in Richmond. Megan Pauly, a senior policy advisor for the Office of Children and Families, spoke with VPM about the ongoing study the city commissioned from the nonprofit Children’s Funding Project. (VPM)

FESTIVAL

Did you hear? 🎙

RESONATE: A Richmond Podcast Festival will take place October 14-15 at the VPM + ICA Community Media Center. Audio aficionados + amateurs alike can find something at this fest, which will feature workshops, performances, and exhibitions.

Festival guests can also peruse the exhibits at the ICA. | Photo by @maurv2

The RESONATE lineup includes: 

• Performances from special guests Sharon Mashihi (“Appearances”) and Nick van der Kolk (“Love + Radio”) 
• An expert panel convening to determine the finalists of the national Pitch Party
• Editorial guidance + troubleshooting with audio professionals
• The unveiling of a podcast art installation

Tickets go on sale soon. Pro tip: Sign up for the mailing list if you want festival updates.

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THE WRAP

Editor's pick: I had a great time at a Shockoe Sessions Live show back in April. It’s a treat to see local talent so close — and the sound quality can’t be beat. 🎶

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