Hello Tuesday. April 29 2025 |
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We hope you’ve packed your appetite. This month, we’re finishing our Hit the Road series with a foodie foray into Charlottesville, VA.
Whether you’re interested in taking a tour of the Downtown Mall, putting your cooking skills to the test at a Happy Cook class, or trying the award-winning Sweet Corn and Pancetta at Orzo Kitchen and Wine Bar, this driving-distance destination is every foodie’s dream.
Before you start packing your bags, here’s everything you need to know about the area + our insider recommendations.
Drive time: ~1 hour from downtown Richmond Est. population: ~47,000 Avg. high in August: 85°
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🎟️ Things to do
Cville Hop On Tours | 520 2nd St. | Times vary Claim your bus seat online + explore one of 10 customizable tours of local cideries, breweries, distilleries, or wineries. Book a private tour if you’ve got a whole Saturday to plan.
Charlottesville City Market | 100 Water St. | Saturdays, 8 a.m.-12 p.m.
Cville’s oldest open air market is open on Saturday mornings from April-November, stocked with local vendors, artisans, fresh produce + homemade baked goods. |
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Visitors to Tilman's can purchase grab-and-go cheeses and wines. | Photo by @tilmanscheeseandwine |
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🍲 Memorable eats Ivy Inn Restaurant | 2244 Old Ivy Rd. This award-winning family-owned restaurant has a seasonal American menu sourced from local farmers. Make a dinner reservation for indoor or outdoor patio seating, just a mile from UVA Grounds.
Tilman’s Wine Bar and Cafe | 406 E. Main St. Stop by this casual spot while shopping the Downtown Mall to pick up lunch, nibble a charcuterie board, or try a wine tasting on its covered patio.
Hungry for more? Head to the link below for 5 more mouthwatering recs. Plus, catch up on the last two months’ Hit the Road features: An outdoor adventure in Shenandoah National Park and a 30-mile getaway to Petersburg. |
Don't miss the chance to share this with someone you’d like to add to your Charlottesville crew. |
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This was the last piece of our 2022 Hit the Road series. Are you interested in learning about more road trip destinations? |
Grace us with some gastronomic getaways. |
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Today -
Peaches | Thurs., Aug. 25 | 7:30 p.m. | The National | $29+ | Catch the show from the iconic musician + performing artist who broke boundaries of gender and sexual identity. 🎵
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August UnHappy Hour | Thurs., Aug. 25 | 6-9 p.m. | The Poe Museum, 1914 E. Main St. | $10 | Experience a punk take on Poe with music from Shawnis & the Shimmers.
Friday -
Rich City Music Festival | Fri., Aug. 26 | 4 p.m. | The Diamond | $65+ | Several hip-hop, rap, pop, and electronic artists will perform all night, then head to an after party at The HofGarden. 🎤
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Secret Garden Terrarium Workshop | Fri., Aug. 26 | 6:30-8 p.m. | PlantHouse Richmond, 2100 W. Cary St. | $45 | Create your own terrarium featuring whimsical, magical decor. 🌿
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After 5 Fridays: Summer Breeze | Fri., Aug. 26 | 5:30-8:30 p.m. | VMFA | Free | DJ Marc J will spin hits on the museum patio. 🎧
Saturday -
"Mary Poppins" | Sat., Aug. 27 | 10 a.m. | The Byrd Theatre | $5 | Watch a Disney classic + be the first to see the historic theater’s newest upgrades. ☂️
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Kickers vs. Union Omaha | Sat., Aug. 27 | 6:30 p.m. | City Stadium | $10+ | The Roos will face Union Omaha and celebrate the ’95 Open Cup Anniversary. ⚽️
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Heartracer with Saint Samuel | Sat., Aug. 27 | 9 p.m. | River City Roll, 939 Myers St. | Free | Vibe to Richmond-based electropop outside the bowling alley bar.
Sunday -
Brunch on the Plaza | Sun., Aug. 28 | 12-4 p.m. | Kanawha Plaza | $25 | Bring a friend, sample different food trucks + vibe with DJ Andrew Hypes. 🥞
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Weather - 90º | Partly cloudy | 8% chance of rain
Closing -
The Coop is shutting its doors after two years in business. The West Cary Street collection of digital restaurants says this Saturday will be its last day open to the public.
Coming Soon -
Can Can Brasserie will open a Parisian-style cafe at the Library of Virginia on Mon., Sept. 19. The space will be open weekdays from 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. and will feature indoor + outdoor seating, pastries, coffee, sandwiches, and a variety of other breakfast and lunch options. 🇫🇷 (NBC12)
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A.M. Kitchen Company is opening a to-go only spot for six local restaurants in Scott’s Addition. Guests will be able to order online or via a delivery app to pick up eats from A.M. Biscuit Bar, Bite Me Eatz, Breakwich, Da Best Damn Breakfast, Flapjack Hut + Mr. Beast Burger. 🍳
Biz -
The Cosby Village development has acquired its first tenants. A Chipotle + an unnamed coffeehouse and restaurant comprise the food lineup alongside Heartland Dental, Kline’s Dairy Bar, and Pet Paradise. (Richmond BizSense)
Edu -
Henrico County has refurbished the old Highland Springs High School as the Oak Avenue Complex. It will host community engagement programs like GED classes, healthcare and dental services, the Achievable Dream Certified Academy for middle schoolers + temporary Career and Technical Education classes. 📚 (ABC8 News)
Arts -
University of Richmond Museums opened three new exhibitions yesterday for the first time since 2020. “Duane Michals: The Portraitist,” “Therefore I Am: Portraits from the Joel and Lila Harnett Print Study Center,” and the Annual Student Exhibition are free + open to the public for viewing. 🎨 (RVA Hub)
Sports -
VCU Men’s Basketball has released its non-conference schedule for the 2022-2023 season. The Rams’ first home game will be against Manhattan on Mon., Nov. 7. They’ll take on Vanderbilt for the first time on Wed., Nov. 30. 🏀
Festival -
Volunteers are still needed for the upcoming RVA East End Festival planned for Sat., Sept. 24 at Henry L. Marsh III Elementary. Two hour shifts are available from Friday evening set-up through Saturday night clean-up. The live music, vendors + food are free and open to the public from 12-9 p.m. 🎺
Drink -
Toast the arrival of autumn with Maymont’s Bier-Garden, coming up on Fri., Sept. 23 (6-10 p.m.) + Sat., Sept. 24 (11 a.m.-10 p.m.). Tickets are available now for both days of live music, local craft beer and cider, traditional German foods + family activities on the Carriage House Lawn. 🍻
Cause -
Longoven is hosting the third event in its RPS Dinner Series on Sun., Sept. 11 from 3-8 p.m. This end-of-summer bash will support Westover Hills Elementary. A $75 ticket will get you food from restaurants including Longoven, Alewife, Pizza Bones + White Stone Oysters. 🍕
Holiday -
Halloween is 67 days away, but a Spirit Halloween store is already up at Westchester Commons Shopping Center in Midlothian. This new location can be found at 301 Perimeter Dr. near the Dollar Tree, fully stocked with home decor, costumes, accessories, and spooky animatronics. 🎃
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Editors Katie + Robin paddled the James this week with JRA guides. | Photo by RICtoday |
Here are some ways to get involved.
Great Return of the Atlantic Sturgeon Boat Trips | Dates vary | Times vary | Rocketts Landing | $25 | Hop on a JRA pontoon + keep your eyes peeled for breaching sturgeon, a prehistoric fish species now on the rise.
James River Jamboree | Sat., Sept. 10 | 12-9 p.m. | Hardywood Park Craft Brewery, 820 Sanctuary Trail Dr. | Cost of purchase | Live music, vendors, food + beer abound at the West Creek brewery, partial proceeds go toward JRA.
Hike the Belle Isle Loop | Wed., Sept. 14 | 12:30 p.m. | Meet at Belle Isle Parking Lot | Enjoy 1.8 miles of river views, nature + history along the James. Proceeds go to the Blue Sky Fund.
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