# Events & Things To Do In Richmond on 17th May 2026

- **Subtitle**: Discover the best events and activities in Richmond on 17th May 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.
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## About

Discover the best events and activities in Richmond on 17th May 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.

## Events in Richmond

- **Event Name**: Richie Furay
  - **Description**: Richie Furay appearing at The Tin Pan in Richmond, VAAbout this EventBox Office: The Tin Pan charges lower fees for box office versus online sales. Our box office is open Tue-Sat 12PM-5PM
  - **Date**: Sun May 17 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sun May 17 2026 at 08:30 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/richmond/richie-furay/100001980933696010
  - **Venue**: The Tin Pan
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  - **Price**: USD 80
  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, concerts, performances, art, country-music-festivals, theatre, trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: 81st Annual Book & Author Event
  - **Description**: The Junior League of Richmond is proud to present the 81st Annual Book & Author Event on Sunday, May 17, 2026! 📚 The event will be held at the Jepson Alumni Center’s Robins Pavilion • University of Richmond.

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  - **Date**: Sun May 17 2026 at 01:30 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/richmond/81st-annual-book-and-author-event/200029849224238
  - **Venue**: Westhampton Way, Richmond, VA 23173, United States
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  - **Categories**: art, literary-art, food-drinks
- **Event Name**: Zorch Pizza Parlor's Spring Market
  - **Description**: 🌸 Spring Artisan Market at Zorch Pizza! 🍕
Shake off the winter blues and join us for the ultimate neighborhood hangout! We’re transforming Zorch’s Backyard into a sun-soaked marketplace filled with the best local talent Forest Hill has to offer. Whether y
  - **Date**: Sun May 17 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sun May 17 2026 at 05:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/richmond/zorch-pizza-parlors-spring-market/200029737023019
  - **Venue**: 7524 Forest Hill Ave, Richmond, VA 23225-1530, United States
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  - **Categories**: Workshops, Art, Kids
- **Event Name**: Moving Art Four - Legends at Virginia Museum of Fine Arts - Leslie Cheek Theater
  - **Description**: ✨ Enter a world of endless possibilities at Moving Art Four - Legends at Virginia Museum of Fine Arts - Leslie Cheek Theater, where every moment tells a story! 🏛️ The stunning Virginia Museum of Fine Arts - Leslie Cheek Theater
  - **Date**: Sun May 17 2026 at 01:30 pm – Sun May 17 2026 at 03:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/richmond/moving-art-four-legends-at-virginia-museum-of-fine-arts-leslie-cheek-theater/2400029220017206
  - **Venue**: Virginia Museum of Fine Arts - Leslie Cheek Theater
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  - **Categories**: art, trips-adventures, fine-arts, theatre
- **Event Name**: Ceramics 101: Let's Make a Mug with Wolfcat Ceramics
  - **Description**: Hand-build your own custom mug in this beginner-friendly ceramics class!About this EventCLASS DESCRIPTION:Get your hands dirty and unleash your creativity in this beginner-friendly ceramics class! Guided by W
  - **Date**: Sun May 17 2026 – Sat Jun 20 2026 (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/richmond/ceramics-101-lets-make-a-mug-with-wolfcat-ceramics/100001986933412323
  - **Venue**: Shop Made in VA - Richmond
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  - **Price**: USD 65
  - **Categories**: Workshops, Art
- **Event Name**: RCLI 2026 Commissioning Service
  - **Description**: Join us on Sunday, May 17 as we celebrate and commission the RCLI Class of 2026!About this EventThis celebration will be a sweet time to worship together, share stories from the year, enjoy some light snacks, and spend ti
  - **Date**: Sun May 17 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sun May 17 2026 at 04:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/richmond/rcli-2026-commissioning-service/100001987060457318
  - **Venue**: Movement Church
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: Workshops
- **Event Name**: Forest School for Grown Ups: Birds of RVA
  - **Description**: Because you're never too old to play outside!About this EventForest School for Grown Ups: Birds of RVABirding was called 2025's "hot-girl hobby," but the birds don't care; they're
  - **Date**: Sun May 17 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun May 17 2026 at 12:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/richmond/forest-school-for-grown-ups-birds-of-rva/100001986959687914
  - **Venue**: Pony Pasture Parking
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  - **Price**: USD 10 to 100
  - **Categories**: Meetups
- **Event Name**: Confessions Of A Traitor at Ember Music Hall
  - **Description**: ✨ Enter a world of endless possibilities at Confessions Of A Traitor at Ember Music Hall, where every moment tells a story! 🏛️ The stunning Ember Music Hall in vibrant Richmond, VA trans
  - **Date**: Sun May 17 2026 (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/richmond/confessions-of-a-traitor-at-ember-music-hall/2400029763893621
  - **Venue**: Ember Music Hall
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  - **Categories**: trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: Terror at Canal Club
  - **Description**: 🌟 Step into a world of wonder at Terror at Canal Club, where extraordinary moments await! 🏛️ Located at Canal Club in dynamic Richmond, VA, this event will become the talk of the town. 📅
  - **Date**: Sun May 17 2026 at 06:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/richmond/terror-at-canal-club/2400029804842611
  - **Venue**: Canal Club
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  - **Categories**: trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: Her Table: A Mastermind series
  - **Description**: Her Table is an ongoing gathering of motivated, entrepreneurial-spirited women.About this EventYou are invited to the first mastermind event — this is less business classroom style-no worksheets and break out sessions. He
  - **Date**: Sun May 17 2026 at 05:00 pm – Sun May 17 2026 at 07:30 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/richmond/her-table-a-mastermind-series/100001986915793625
  - **Venue**: Richmond
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  - **Price**: USD 135
  - **Categories**: Art, fine-arts
- **Event Name**: Terror
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Canal Club Richmond
🏠 Address: 1545 East Cary Street, Richmond, VA 23219
🌆 City: Richmond
📍 Location: 37.5326, -77.4296🎉 Welcome to Terror, where the impossible becomes possible and dreams take flight! 🏛️ Join us at Cana
  - **Date**: Sun May 17 2026 at 10:30 pm – Mon May 18 2026 at 12:30 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/richmond/terror/3200029834190401
  - **Venue**: Canal Club Richmond
  - **Banner**: https://dyn-image.allevents.in/generate-image?v=4&title=Terror&date=Sun+May+17+2026+at+10%3A30+pm&bg=2
- **Event Name**: Figure Drawing Open Session - May 17, 2026
  - **Description**: Open Figure Drawing SessionAbout this EventRVA Thriving Artists is hosting figure drawing sessions at Art Works. Bring your own materials and easel. Park on the street or in the lot across the street from Art Works. See s
  - **Date**: Sun May 17 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sun May 17 2026 at 04:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/richmond/figure-drawing-open-session-may-17-2026/100001979890086546
  - **Venue**: Art Works Inc
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  - **Price**: USD 13
  - **Categories**: Art, fine-arts, Nonprofit
- **Event Name**: Clare Bowen w/ Jonathan Jackson
  - **Description**: Nearby AttractionsClare Bowen has 2 upcoming events.Jonathan Jackson has 1 upcoming events.
  - **Date**: Sun May 17 2026 at 03:00 pm – Sun May 17 2026 at 05:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/richmond/clare-bowen-w-jonathan-jackson/210009292991017
  - **Venue**: Funny Bone Comedy Club - Richmond
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## Trending Events in Richmond

- **Event Name**: A TODA MADRE
  - **Description**: ¡No te pierdas A TODA MADRE!Ven a disfrutar de una experiencia única y llena de buena vibra. A TODA MADRE es el plan perfecto para quienes buscan diversión en persona, rodeados de gente con las mismas ganas de pasarla increíble.
  - **Venue**: Tacos El Rulas
  - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb69c5bfbd91aa4.jpg
- **Event Name**: Richmond GATSBY GALA (Spring 2026)
  - **Description**: Break out your 1920s glamour & embrace Springtime at the Historic HOFHEIMER as we take a swingin' jazzed up trip back in time with Richmond's golden GATSBY GALA! (21+)About this Event
  - **Venue**: Hofheimer Building
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- **Event Name**: The Lindy Sock Hop: 50s Style Dance by the Dance Friends VA
  - **Description**: 50s Lindy Sock HopPresented by Dance FriendsStep into the swingin’ 50s and join us for a night of music, movement, and vintage flair at our 50s Lindy Sock Hop. Whether you're brand new or have been dancing fo
  - **Venue**: The Dance Space
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- **Event Name**: Drinkers & Dragons Fantasy Bar Crawl (Carytown, VA)
  - **Description**: Join us on a fantastical journey this Fall! Surrender to your inner adventurer for Richmond's DRINKERS & DRAGONS Fantasy Bar Crawl in Carytown (21+)About this Event:Join us on a fantastic
  - **Venue**: New York Deli
  - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb6970528051711.jpg
- **Event Name**: River City PIRATE BALL (2026 Richmond, VA)
  - **Description**: Set sail on a night of treasure, rum, and adventure at Richmond’s RIVER CITY PIRATE BALL, hosted at the historic Hofheimer Building (21+)About this EventSet sail on a night of treasure, rum, and adventure as
  - **Venue**: Hofheimer Event Venue
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- **Event Name**: Shiny Shoes (Up-cycling) Workshop - RVA
  - **Description**: Renew the life of your old shoes, boots, or pumps - upcycle your old shoes and make 'em shine!About this EventCreate high-shine, fashion-forward shoes using foil leaf!Ever
  - **Venue**: Fallout, North 18th Street, Richmond, VA, USA
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- **Event Name**: Cosplay Photo mini-Con 2026 (Richmond, VA)
  - **Description**: Step into a world where creativity, collaboration, and cosplay come together for an exciting and unique "mini-con" coming to Richmond, VA!About this EventStep into a world where creativity, colla
  - **Venue**: Fallout
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- **Event Name**: Richmond Area - Pop Up Picnic Park Date for Couples! (Self-Guided)
  - **Description**: Park Picnic date For Couples (Self-Guided) Enjoy fun digital activities in your digital date night box!About this Eventhttps://youtu.be/3RnPhdEZLIIPOP-UP PICNIC IN THE PARK DATE NIGHT INCLUDES:
  - **Venue**: Rockwood Park - Recommended Park Venue or another park choice (YOU MUST USE PDF TICKETS EMAILED FOR EVENT- NO MOBILE APP OR QR CODES ACCEPTED)
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- **Event Name**: Richmond LOVE Scavenger Hunt for Couples Date Night!!
  - **Description**: CITY LOVE SCAVENGER HUNT Date For Couples (Self-Guided) Enjoy your city scavenger hunt with fun digital activities along the way!About this Eventhttps://youtu.be/-2gjHn9I0_cCITY LOVE SCAVENGER HUNT FOR COUPLE
  - **Venue**: Recommended scavenger starting point or other city spot of your choice! (YOU MUST USE PDF TICKETS EMAILED FOR EVENT- NO MOBILE APP OR QR CODES ACCEPTED)
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top events in Richmond?
  - **A:** Richie Furay (Sun May 17 2026 at 07:00 pm at The Tin Pan), 81st Annual Book & Author Event (Sun May 17 2026 at 01:30 pm at Westhampton Way, Richmond, VA 23173, United States), Zorch Pizza Parlor's Spring Market (Sun May 17 2026 at 01:00 pm at 7524 Forest Hill Ave, Richmond, VA 23225-1530, United States), Moving Art Four - Legends at Virginia Museum of Fine Arts - Leslie Cheek Theater (Sun May 17 2026 at 01:30 pm at Virginia Museum of Fine Arts - Leslie Cheek Theater), Ceramics 101: Let's Make a Mug with Wolfcat Ceramics (Sun May 17 2026 at Shop Made in VA - Richmond).
- **Q**: What are the top free events in Richmond?
  - **A:** RCLI 2026 Commissioning Service (Sun May 17 2026 at 02:00 pm at Movement Church).
- **Q**: How can I find events in Richmond?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming events in Richmond on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for events in Richmond?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for events in Richmond?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Richmond include The Tin Pan, Westhampton Way, Richmond, VA 23173, United States, 7524 Forest Hill Ave, Richmond, VA 23225-1530, United States.
- **Q**: What is the price range for events in Richmond?
  - **A:** Prices for events in Richmond range from USD 10 to USD 135. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Richmond?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Richmond include The Tin Pan, Junior League of Richmond, Artisan Makers.
- **Q**: Are there any online events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new events in Richmond?
  - **A:** Follow the  category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new events are listed in Richmond.

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