Jun 172013
 
Richmond's Daily Deals: Buds and Blues, McLean's, La Parisienne Bistro, Jorge’s Cantina, Mezzanine, Ice Skating, Bowling, Waxing, & More

Here are a few of the highlights from RVA’s daily deals sites. If you’d like to browse the full list of deals that refresh automatically, you’ll find it on the Richmond’s Daily Deals page.

Since it’s Monday, June 17, you have a day or two to take advantage of most deals.

Entertainment & Attractions

Jun 142013
 
Free & Cheap Things to Do in Richmond this Weekend: June 14-16, 2013

Looking for free & cheap things to do this weekend in Richmond? To narrow it down a bit, check out these five options (or browse RVA (Richmond) on the Cheap’s calendar of events to remind yourself of other can’t-miss events happening in the RVA):

Jun 142013
 
Arts & Culture Xpo at the Greater Richmond Convention Center on June 29, 2013

On June 29, 2013, the Arts & Culture Xpo will take place at the Greater Richmond Convention Center.

The Arts & Culture Xpo (formerly known as the Cultsha Xpo) provides an excellent opportunity to sample Richmond’s cultural arts offerings.

Admission is free, but when you register online to be a Cultural Shareholder (it’s free) at RichmondCultureWorks.org, you’ll receive an envelope … [more]

Jun 142013
 
Free Concert: An American Summer with the Richmond Philharmonic Orchestra on June 16, 2013

On Sunday, June 16, 2013, the Richmond Philharmonic will perform a free family concert, An American Summer, in The Gardens at Sunday Park in Brandermill.

The music starts at 6:00 p.m. & features music from George Gershwin, Cole Porter & other American icons, including tunes from West Side Story, Carousel, The Wizard of Oz, and Wicked; the “Overture to … [more]

Jun 142013
 
Richmond's Daily Deals: Buds and Blues, Jorge’s Cantina, Kobe Japanese Steaks and Sushi, Addis Ethiopian Restaurant, Mezzanine, Bowling, Horseback Riding, & More

Here are a few of the highlights from RVA’s daily deals sites. If you’d like to browse the full list of deals that refresh automatically, you’ll find it on the Richmond’s Daily Deals page.

Since it’s Friday, June 14, you have a day or two to take advantage of most deals.

Entertainment & Attractions

Jun 132013
 
Father's Day Freebies & Deals in Richmond, 2013 Edition

When it comes to making dads feel appreciated, Father’s Day freebies may help (but they don’t replace actual effort). Here are 2013′s freebies & deals in Richmond (we’ll add to the list as more become available):

Jun 132013
 
Busch Gardens Williamsburg Discounts, 2013 Season

Planning to head out to Busch Gardens Williamsburg during the 2013 season? You don’t have to pay full price. Here are a few ways to get in on the cheap:

  • If you buy an annual pass, you’ll get free parking, unlimited admission for a year, 50% savings on Christmas Town tickets, discounts on single-day tickets for friends, & more. Or
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Jun 132013
 
Juneteenth, A Freedom Celebration in Richmond on June 15, 2013

On Saturday, June 15, 2013, head to the Manchester Dock for Juneteenth, A Freedom Celebration.

From 4:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m., there’ll be African dance & music, spirituals & speakers, children’s crafts, & more, plus you can take a torch-lit night walk along the Trail of Enslaved Africans.

If you don’t know what Juneteenth is, here’s the short version of why … [more]

Jun 132013
 
Friday Cheers on Brown's Island: Kishi Bashi and Lake Street Dive on June 14 + 2013 Lineup

Friday Cheers remains one of my favorite music series in the RVA. Not only does it feature a good mix of bands, but it’s cheap: Tickets are $5-$10 each, depending on the show, and kids under age 12 are admitted free.

Here’s the lineup for the rest of the Friday Cheers 2013 season:

  • June 14: Kishi Bashi and Lake Street
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