How many times have you heard somebody say, “Yo, it ain’t SHIT to do in Richmond!”
Too many, right?
That very thought is what pushed us to create The Richmond Seen. We wanted to get out the house more and find our people — the ones who look like us, move like us, and love the same dope shit we do. We wanted to build a space where our community wasn’t just talked about but actually felt.
Richmond isn’t lacking in art, culture, or bomb creatives. It’s lacking in togetherness. The Richmond Seen is here to change that — to bring the people to the culture and the culture to the people.
Also, it’s February — but we BLACK 24/7/365. Keep an eye out for events marked with the BLACK FIST, highlighting the culture, legacy, and beauty of Black History Month.
Here’s a look at what’s coming up on The Richmond Seen in February 2025:
- 2/1 | Ruby Scoops blends twelve breakfast flavors into delicious ice cream, such as Crunch Berries (vegan), Bacon Pancake, Blueberry Muffins, and more. This is the 4th Annual Ice Cream for Breakfast.
- 2/1 | NVSTD presents the “Good Grief” album listening party at Charged Up. Enjoy a great vibe from 6 PM — 8 PM.
- 2/4 | Shockoe Sessions Live: Catch Kaay Taurus at Shockoe Sessions Live for an evening of Soul & R&B. 7:30 PM; $10.
- 2/7 | Flow Fridays Flow Fridays is a special First Friday event at Natogranix, featuring artist EanJae this month. 5 PM — 8 PM, Free
- 2/7 | Charged Up Three Year: Anniversary Celebrate Charged Up’s third anniversary with new merch, giveaways, live performances, and beat sets. 6 PM — 10 PM, Free
- 2/8 | Vybe Check: Live Music Show A live show presented by BUSU Creative Collective featuring some of Richmond’s most talented artists, including Ty Tha Artist, TRVP Star, and Aye Yillah. Free with RSVP.
- 2/13 | DuctTape Jesus at Richmond Music Hall Don’t miss DuctTape, Wabeya, Sweet Touch, and Sunstoney at Richmond Music Hall. Doors at 7 PM, $13. Tickets here.
- 2/15 | Ladies Night at Boombox A night of Hip-Hop featuring A Charda, BDM, Bigg Jazz, Ms Desi, and more, hosted by Lady Savage. Doors at 8 PM, $15. Tickets here.
- 2/18 | Brick by Brick — Elevate the Regality Join Gary Flowers, “The Ambassador of Jackson Ward,” for a dinner discussion on the significance of Jackson Ward. 5:30 PM, $50. Tickets here.
- 2/22 | ACAC Presents Dilla’s Deli: The All City Art Club hosts its annual celebration of good eats, classic beats, and all things Dilla. 5 PM, Free.
- 2/22 | Chandler’s RVA Send Off: The Richmond chapter of Chandler’s is closing, but they’re hosting one last show with O-Z, Lunch Special, TMA, and more. 8 PM, $15
- 2/22 | It’s About the Hustle: Black Americans & Labor: ArtSpace invites you to an exhibition featuring Franchell Mack Brown, representing the theme of Black Americans & Labor. Showings available until February 22. 10 AM — 5 PM, Free.
- 2/28 | Black AF: A Black Love Experience A celebration of Black culture, creativity, and community with Black artisans, women in wellness, chefs, and DJs. 4 PM — 9 PM, $5.55
You can catch us at a good amount of these, but we definitely pulling up to the Charged Up 3 Peat Anniversary at The Charged Up Flagship Store on Friday, February, 7 at 6p.
Get outside, show up, and be seen.
