This weekend's Richmond events: Black Pride, roller derby and dance parties

It's about to be the best part of the week: the end. Here's where you can celebrate it in Richmond.

Thursday, July 18

💃🏻 Salsa night at Barrio in the Fan includes an intro salsa lesson starting at 8:30pm. Bachata and merengue will also be playing until midnight. $5 cash or $6 card.

Friday, July 19

🎷 Plunky's Day in RVA at Kanawha Plaza celebrates local jazz artist Plunky's 77th birthday and his 50th year performing in Richmond. 5-10pm. Tickets for adults start at $40.

🪩 After 5 Fridays at the VMFA has a '90s-inspired dance party at the Sculpture Garden. 6pm. Free.

Saturday, July 20

🏳️‍🌈 The Greater Richmond Convention Center is hosting Black Pride RVA: Day of Purpose Festival , a celebration of LGBTQ history and community with live music, performances and vendors. 11am-4pm. Free.

🛼 Cheer on some of Richmond's roller derby teams at the Greater Richmond Convention Center as they face off with skaters from North Carolina, Roanoke and Fredericksburg . First game starts at 4pm. $15.

Sunday, July 21

🍑 Twerk Yoga at SoulShine Studios near Stony Point combines twerking with yoga. 2-3:30pm. $22.

🎨 Paint Pour at Blue Bee Cider includes a pour of draft cider, a canvas and the paint you need to create some artwork. Tickets available for 2pm, 3:15pm and 4:30pm. $25.

🥳 Black Pride RVA Block Party is at the Richmond Triangle Players in Scott's Addition with food and dancing. 4-9pm. Free.

🎶 Kanin Wren's Taylor Swift Experience at the Hardywood on Ownby Lane is a Swiftie tribute. 6pm. $25 in advance .

🧸 A Grateful Dead Tribute at Get Tight Lounge. 7:30-11pm. $12.12 in advance .