A White House Party to Remember
Jack R. Johnson 06.2026
Fran Withrow 06.2026
Coming This Summer: The Opposite of Deja Vu
Fayeruz Regan 06.2026
Carla Winston: Librarian
In Virginia when folks talk about the founding of our Republic, they invariably give nod to a sort of laic trinity—Washington, Jefferson, and Madison, roughly corresponding to the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost. But in the city of my birth—Philadelphia—the laurels are often laid first before another founder, the bespectacled Ben Franklin. He was a devout scientist, an inventor extraordinaire. Among his inventions were the lightning rod and swim fins, the glass armonica and even the bifocals that rested on the bridge of his nose. He was a writer, a printer, a publisher, and penned America’s first political cartoon. The art of his diplomatic skills helped win the American Revolution by gaining the support of France, which nearly bankrupted its own government in order to ensure our independence.
By Charles McGuigan 06.2026
Happening now in the community
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Big GAY Pride Market And Pride Parade
06.2026
For a day full of music, fun, food, drink and pride, check out the Big GAY Pride Market and Pride Parade from 2 till 6pm on June 14 at the First Union Universalist Church and The Carillon. Sponsored by TransJam RVA, folks are encouraged to take part in the people-powered, half-mile long walking parade. Consider entering a float of your own creation on a wagon, skateboard, bike, or even a unicycle. A prize will be awarded for the best float.
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TRANS ALL NIGHT At Gallery 5
06.2026
Celebrate the summer solstice and trans joy with a full evening of art, music and performance from local trans and gender non-conforming artists, musicians and entertainers. TRANS ALL NIGHT will be held from 5 till 10pm on June 21 at Gallery 5.
The event will feature a trans joy hour with Erin GoHarp, along with music by Dollseye, Mose, Shotgun Princess, Heavy Petting, and Madison Turner. There will also be an interactive trans vision board art installation, a DIY bracelet-making station, a photobooth and a TransTastic Raffle. It’ll all wrap up with a dance party featuring DJ NBPhobic.
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Furbish Thrift To Host Big Ass-tronomical Pet Adoption Bonanza
05.2026
Furbish Thrift is hosting what may be the largest animal adoption event ever held in central Virginia. Hundreds of cats and dogs will be available for potential adopters from 11 till 3 on June 13 at the Richmond Raceway. All animals will have been spayed/neutered, healthy, and friendly with other animals and children.
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Jaiden Picot Earns MBA from VUU
05.2026
With the help of a wearable robotic exoskeleton, Jaiden Picot walked across the stage on May 9 to receive his MBA from Virginia Union University.
Two years ago, Jaiden’s life changed in an instant when the e-scooter he was riding collided with another vehicle. The result: a C4 spinal, rendering Jaiden paralyzed from the neck down.
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"Imagining Best Products" At the Branch Museum
05.2026
Imagining Best Products, on view through June 21 at The Branch Museum of Design, explores the radical experiments in design led by Frances and Sydney Lewis, whose Richmond based company Best Products became an unlikely platform for architectural innovation.
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Student Jazz Workshop At Moore Street School
05.2026
On April 25 The Moore Street School Foundation along with Maggie L. Walker Governor's School hosted a Student Jazz Workshop featuring the acclaimed Quentin Walston Trio. This enriching experience was made possible through generous support from the Virginia Commission for the Arts.
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J Bohannan Art at Stir Crazy
05.2026
Paintings by the inimitable J Bohannan are now on display at Stir Crazy Cafe. There are echoes of Thomas Harte Benton in some of his artwork which is in numerous private collections. His work also adorns a wall in the Hopewell Municipal Building—a 1989 mural that depicts Hopewell's complicated history.
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We the People… Celebrates Stella Dikos
05.2026
As part of We The People: The World in Our Commonwealth at the Virginia Museum of History & Culture, celebrate Stella Dikos on May 20 with a special night of food and remembrances of this treasured immigrant who personified a defiant spirit with her strength and presence. She channeled warmth, creativity, and a deep passion for food into a powerful form of expression, building community, preserving culture, and leaving a lasting impact through the meals and traditions she prepared, served and shared.
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India’s Great Mughals Now at The VMFA
05.2026
India’s Great Mughals: Art, Power, and Opulence showcases 200 sumptuous objects, including intricate paintings and manuscripts, lavish textiles, architectural elements, metalwork, furniture, arms and armor, and dazzling precious stones.
“We at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts are delighted to provide our visitors with remarkable access to incredible works of art from around the world,” said VMFA Director and CEO Alex Nyerges.
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Kathleen Hall Fauna Art at Eric Schindler
05.2026
Recent paintings by Kathleen Hall Fauna will be on display at Eric Schindler Gallery through May 29.
Kathleen makes oil paintings from direct observation, as well as gouache paintings inspired by illuminated manuscripts. Her recent work centers on the diversity of animal life forms, from coral to humans, and their interconnectedness.
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Building a City: Richmond’s Landmarks
05.2026
Opening June 4 at The Valentine, this exhibition encourages educators, students and museum visitors to explore Richmond’s rich architectural history and the city’s built environment. From St. John’s Church to the Hippodrome Theater to the Carillon, Richmond is full of architectural landmarks. This project will engage educators and students to learn the full history of a select list of Richmond’s landmark buildings including their design, history and current preservation efforts. Students will then create their own model of the structure and write their own interpretive label. The exhibit of these models will open at the Valentine in July 2026, allowing visitors to gain a deeper appreciation for Richmond’s growth and development over the last three centuries.
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Maymont’s Virginia Wildlife Trail Reopened
05.2026
Recently reopened, Maymont’s Virginia Wildlife Trail is home to over a dozen species of native animals (historic and present), most of whom are wildlife rescues. Along the mile-long trail, interpretive signs explain each species’ role in our ecosystem, showing the rich diversity of wildlife in our region. The trail is now open after two years of enhancements, including new habitats for our new coyotes and porcupines.
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A White House Party to Remember
By Jack R Johnson
Judd Proctor
By Charles McGuigan
Coming This Summer: The Opposite of Deja Vu
By Fayeruz Regan
Valerie Slater: Advocacy and Activism, Divine Callings
By Charles McGuigan
“Obsession”
By Chris Stewart
Chasing Hope With Journalism
By Fran Withrow
Carla Winston: Librarian
By Charles McGuigan
