Things to Do Today in Richmond

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24 results found · Updated 2026-04-08

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An Evening with John Legend: A Night of Songs & Stories

Starts in 5 hrs · Wed, Apr 8, 11:30 PM–3:59 AM UTC · Altria Theater · 6 N Laurel St, Richmond, VA

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STEAM Team: Lava Lamps

Starts in 2 hrs · Wed, Apr 8, 8:30 PM–9:30 PM UTC · Richmond Public Library · 101 E Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23219, Richmond, VA

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Lit Happens: National Library Week Book Social

Starts in 2 hrs · Wed, Apr 8, 8:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Richmond Public Library · 101 E Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23219, Richmond, VA · Ages 10–17

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Altoona Curve at Richmond Flying Squirrels

Starts in 5 hrs · Wed, Apr 8, 11:05 PM UTC · CarMax Park · 3001 N Arthur Ashe Blvd, Richmond, VA

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CANCELED - Understanding Contracts for Small Business and Nonprofits

Wed, Apr 8, 5:00 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Richmond Public Library · 101 E Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23219, Richmond, VA

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VCU Choirs Spring Concert

Starts in 5 hrs · Apr 8 – Apr 10 · W. E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts · 922 Park Avenue, Richmond, VA

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Songwriter Showcase

Starts in 4 hrs · Apr 8 – Jan 1 · Virago Spirits · 1727 Rhoadmiller Street, Richmond, VA

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Beyond Rioja: Spain's Hidden Wine Regions

Starts in 5 hrs · Apr 8 – Apr 10 · Echelon Wine Bar · 1209 East Cary Street, Richmond, VA

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Southside from the Heart- Dinwiddie

Happening now · Wed, Apr 8, 5:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Hopewell Library · 209 E Cawson Street, Hopewell, VA

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Family Craft Night

Starts in 3 hrs · Wed, Apr 8, 9:30 PM–10:30 PM UTC · Hopewell Library · 209 E Cawson Street, Hopewell, VA

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Chair Yoga and Mindfulness

Starts in 2 hrs · Wed, Apr 8, 8:30 PM–9:30 PM UTC · Hopewell Library · 209 E Cawson Street, Hopewell, VA

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Bandana-Rama! Customize Your Own Pet Bandana

Starts in 3 hrs · Wed, Apr 8, 9:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Hopewell Library · 209 E Cawson Street, Hopewell, VA

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Community Resource Fair

Happening now · Wed, Apr 8, 2:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Hopewell Library · 209 E Cawson Street, Hopewell, VA

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Jazz & Contemporary Combos

Starts in 5 hrs · Apr 8 – Apr 10 · University of Richmond, Camp Concert Hall · 455 Westhampton Way, Richmond, VA

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Lego Club

Starts in 2 hrs · Wed, Apr 8, 8:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Mary Riley Styles Public Library · 120 N Virginia Avenue, Falls Church, VA

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Ukrainian Easter Egg Workshop

Starts in 3 hrs · Wed, Apr 8, 9:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Mary Riley Styles Public Library · 120 N Virginia Avenue, Falls Church, VA

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Tell-Tale Talks Featuring: Joshua Barton

Wed, Apr 8, 4:00 AM UTC · Visit Our Events Edgar Allan Poe The Museum · 1914 E Main Street, Main, VA

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FC History Room: Walk-in Hours

Starts in 2 hrs · Wed, Apr 8, 8:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Mary Riley Styles Public Library · 120 N Virginia Avenue, Falls Church, VA

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Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp at Norfolk Tides

Starts in 4 hrs · Wed, Apr 8, 10:35 PM UTC · Harbor Park · 150 Park Ave, Norfolk, VA

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Fredericksburg Nationals at Hill City Howlers

Starts in 4 hrs · Wed, Apr 8, 10:30 PM UTC · Bank of the James Stadium · 3180 Fort Ave, Lynchburg, VA

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Yorktown Book Club

Starts in 4 hrs · Wed, Apr 8, 10:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · York County Public Library · 8500 George Washington Memorial Hwy, Yorktown, VA

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DIY Stenciled Edges for Teens

Starts in 4 hrs · Wed, Apr 8, 10:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Poquoson Public Library · 500 City Hall Ave, Poquoson, VA

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Free Vision Screening

Happening now · Wed, Apr 8, 6:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Poquoson Public Library · 500 City Hall Ave, Poquoson, VA

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Builders Club (Downtown)

Happening now · Wed, Apr 8, 2:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Lynchburg Public Library - Main · 2315 Memorial Ave, Lynchburg, VA

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Things to Do Today in Richmond

An Evening with John Legend: A Night of Songs & Stories

STEAM Team: Lava Lamps

Lit Happens: National Library Week Book Social

Altoona Curve at Richmond Flying Squirrels

CANCELED - Understanding Contracts for Small Business and Nonprofits

VCU Choirs Spring Concert

Songwriter Showcase

Beyond Rioja: Spain's Hidden Wine Regions

Southside from the Heart- Dinwiddie

Family Craft Night

Chair Yoga and Mindfulness

Bandana-Rama! Customize Your Own Pet Bandana

Community Resource Fair

Jazz & Contemporary Combos

Lego Club

Ukrainian Easter Egg Workshop

Tell-Tale Talks Featuring: Joshua Barton

FC History Room: Walk-in Hours

Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp at Norfolk Tides

Fredericksburg Nationals at Hill City Howlers

Yorktown Book Club

DIY Stenciled Edges for Teens

Free Vision Screening

Builders Club (Downtown)

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