What’s Booming RVA: A Matter of ‘Perspectives’

Step into other shoes at the closing celebration of “Indigenous Perspectives,” at Richmond’s largest sensory-friendly festival and duck race, and a look at historic Southern incentives for marriage. Plus partake of wine, food, and a nostalgic Richmond music tour. In “What’s Booming RVA: A Matter of ‘Perspectives’.”

“Indigenous Perspectives” Closing Celebration

Aug. 2, 5 to 7 p.m., at the Library of Virginia, Richmond

The Library presents performances and displays from tribal representatives. A drumming circle, dancing, and demonstrations of traditional crafts will celebrate Virginia’s 11 federally and state-recognized tribes. Food truck selling Indigenous menu items, including homemade fry bread. FREE.

RVA Duck Race & Festival of Inclusion

Aug. 3, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., on Brown’s Island, Richmond

Richmond’s largest sensory-friendly festival presents music, family activity zones, vendors, food, and an iconic rubber duckie race. Purchase floating ducks online, for a chance to win prizes, then watch the “race” along the canal. Proceeds support the Autism Society of Central Virginia

Summer Wine, Food and R&B Festival

Aug. 3, noon to 6 p.m., at Chesterfield County Fairgrounds

Smooth R&B vibes, soulful blues beats, delicious wines, and mouthwatering local bites, including wine tastings and education.

RVA Music Lovers Bus Tour

Aug. 4, 1 to 3:30 p.m., beginning at The Valentine, Richmond

In honor of 804 Day and in partnership with Shockoe Records and Richmond Music Week, the Valentine takes a journey through the city’s vibrant music scene, past and present: from iconic music stores to legendary concert venues and the artists that put Richmond on the map, with hidden histories and infamous Richmond music stories.

“You’ll Do: A Southern History of Marrying for Reasons other Than Love”

Aug. 8, noon to 1 p.m., at Virginia Museum of History & Culture, Richmond

For most of U.S. history, marrying for reasons other than love was expected and encouraged. Rights and benefits were attached to marriage to encourage men and women to wed. But did the benefits outweigh the potential harms? By making marriage the preferred solution, it has become it harder to implement other solutions that could benefit all Americans. Online or in person.

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