Richmond Local Buzz

Things to do inRichmond, VA

Real Local Buzz from Richmond venues — recurring weekly finds plus upcoming events, with direct source links so you can confirm the latest details.

Food Specials · 9Comedy & More · 4Trivia · 2Dancing · 1Karaoke · 1Live Music · 1

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9 local picks

Events & activities around Richmond

A focused snapshot of what is worth checking out — recurring trivia, karaoke, open mics, game nights, live music, comedy, and other local finds.

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TriviaWeekly

Best Café Thursday Trivia at VMFA, hosted by Ball of Fire Entertainment, 7–8:30 PM. Richmond's visitor bureau lists weekly Thursdays until December 24, 2026; verify schedule before attending.

Virginia Museum of Fine Arts — Best Café

Every Thursday

7 PM – 8:30 PM

200 N Arthur Ashe Boulevard, Richmond, VA 23220

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TriviaWeekly

Weekly Tuesday trivia at Basic City Beer Co. Richmond, starting at 7 PM.

Basic City Beer Co. — Richmond

Every Tuesday

7 PM

212 W 6th Street, Richmond, VA 23224

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DancingWeekly

Thursday Salsa Nights at Havana '59 start at 8 PM; age 21+, $5 cash cover listed.

Havana '59

Every Thursday

8 PM

16 N 17th Street, Richmond, VA 23219

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KaraokeWeekly

Thursday karaoke at Penny Lane Pub starting 10 PM.

Penny Lane Pub

Every Thursday

10 PM

421 E Franklin Street, Richmond, VA 23219

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Comedy & MoreWeekly

Weekly Thursday bingo with Maggie at Benchtop Richmond, 7–8 PM.

Benchtop Brewing — Richmond

Every Thursday

7 PM – 8 PM

434 Hull Street, Richmond, VA 23224

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Comedy & MoreWeekly

Monday game night at the Richmond Stone Brewing location; bring your own game or play from the venue selection.

Stone Brewing Richmond

Every Monday

4300 Williamsburg Avenue, Richmond, VA 23231

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Live MusicWeekly

Weekly Thursday Blues Night at Strangeways Brewing Scott's Addition, 6-10 PM, featuring a live blues jam.

Strangeways Brewing — Scott's Addition

Every Thursday

6 PM – 10 PM

3110 W Leigh Street, Richmond, VA 23230

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Comedy & MoreWeekly

Free weekly 804 Run Club on Wednesdays at 5:45 PM, meeting at Hardywood Richmond; runner drink discounts.

Hardywood Park Craft Brewery — Richmond

Every Wednesday

5:45 PM – 6:45 PM

2410 Ownby Lane, Richmond, VA 23220

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Comedy & MoreWeekly

Weekly free bingo at Bingo Beer Co every Sunday, 3–5 PM.

Bingo Beer Co.

Every Sunday

3 PM – 5 PM

2900 W Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23230

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9 weekly deals

Richmond food specials

Weekly food and drink deals worth knowing about, pulled from verified Local Buzz sources.

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Food SpecialsWeekly

Monday–Friday 4–6 PM Boathouse happy hour offers oysters on the half shell for $1 each at the bar, Rocketts Landing.

The Boathouse — Rocketts Landing

Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

4 PM – 6 PM

4708 E Old Main Street, Richmond, VA 23231

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Food SpecialsWeekly

Happy hour at Gold Lion Wednesday–Saturday 4–6 PM takes 25% off snacks and barista-bar items.

Gold Lion Community Café

Every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

4 PM – 6 PM

1012 Hull Street, Richmond, VA 23224

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Food SpecialsWeekly

Wednesday–Friday, 5–8 PM: $25 pizza-and-wings combination at The Black Olive Pizzeria. Confirm offer on restaurant's current official website before ordering.

Black Olive Pizzeria

Every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

5 PM – 8 PM

13 W Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23220

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Food SpecialsWeekly

Thursday bar-service-only pulled chicken slider for $3.99 at Buz and Ned's, alongside Thursday pint offers.

Buz and Ned's Real Barbecue

Every Thursday

3 PM – 6 PM

8205 W Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23294

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Food SpecialsWeekly

River City Roll happy hour offers $5 off appetizers Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday 3–6 PM; Thursday runs 3–9 PM; closed Monday.

River City Roll

Every Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

3 PM

939 Myers Street, Richmond, VA 23230

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Food SpecialsWeekly

Every Wednesday, rotating pasta dinner for two with salad and a choice of red or white wine for $50.

Laura Lee's

Every Wednesday

3410 Semmes Avenue, Richmond, VA 23225

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Food SpecialsWeekly

Every Tuesday, Laura Lee's offers a rotating fried chicken dinner special; check the current preparation with the venue.

Laura Lee's

Every Tuesday

3410 Semmes Avenue, Richmond, VA 23225

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Food SpecialsWeekly

Meatless Monday: Laura Lee's serves a rotating vegetarian dinner special; selection changes each week, no fixed price advertised.

Laura Lee's

Every Monday

5 PM

3410 Semmes Avenue, Richmond, VA 23225

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Food SpecialsWeekly

Wednesday half-off basic burgers at Buddy's Place; dine-in only.

Buddy's Place

Every Wednesday

600 N Sheppard Street, Richmond, VA 23221

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