Juneteenth, a holiday commemorating the official end of slavery in the U.S., is next Wednesday but the Richmond area has celebrations all weekend — and into next.
Friday, June 14
RVA Parks and Rec has its Jubilation in June Festival all weekend. Free.
- Friday: Dogwood Dell, 8pm.
- Saturday: Intermediate Terminal, 3:30pm.
- Sunday: Dogwood Dell, 8pm.
Saturday, June 15
The fourth annual Juneteenth Jamboree and 5K is in Carytown from 10am-6pm. Free.
Chesterfield County's Juneteenth Day Festival is at the Chesterfield Fairgrounds. 3-9pm. $10.
The PopUp Juneteenth Celebration is at 4103 Monument Avenue from 1-6pm. Free.
Hopewell's Juneteenth Festival is at City Park behind the Beacon Theatre. 3-7pm. Free.
Henrico County's Juneteenth Celebration is at Dorey Park and includes food trucks and fireworks. 4-10pm. Free.
Wednesday, June 19
Untitled Wednesday is back at The Foundation for a Juneteenth Celebration featuring poets and live music. 7-10:30pm. $20.
A Juneteenth Celebration is at The Camel featuring local musicians. 7pm. $15.
"Virginia is for Music Lovers: A History of Virginia's Black Excellence in Music" is an exhibition at the Black History Museum that runs until July 27.
Admission to Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens is free in honor of Juneteenth with extended hours. 9am-9pm.
Friday, June 21
Strangeways Brewing has a burlesque show celebrating Juneteenth called " Rootin' for Everybody Black, Act ii ." 8:30-11:30pm. $17.
Saturday, June 22
RVA Black Bar Crawl is hosting its seventh Juneteenth Festival across 10 restaurants and bars in Shockoe Bottom. 3-8pm. $15.
Sunday, June 23
The Love Movement , along with the Black History Museum of Virginia, has a Juneteenth celebration at Brambly Park with over 30 vendors. 12-7pm. Free.
Juan's Rooftop & Cantina has " A Juneteenth Weekend Rooftop Celebration ." 4-10pm. Free before 5pm.
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