Enjoying all that is great about Richmond while saving money should be easy to do with this round up of FREE and cheap events in and around the city this week from Monday, January 13, 2020 to Sunday, January 19, 2020. From culture to the outdoors, literary to crafty, there are many FREE and low cost events all around the city that won’t break the bank. Use this calendar as a guide for cheap fun and an excuse to get out into the city and the greater community.
This list is your ticket to a plethora of FREE and cheap events in Richmond, Virginia.
Theater, sports, nature, art or exercise. Richmond has a wide variety of events that are FREE or low cost. And summer means a whole array of outdoor options to enjoy, or alternatively, take refuge in a FREE air conditioned museum or library to stimulate your artistic or literary inclinations.
It’s a good idea to check with venues about specific events. Even if it’s on this list, it’s possible that it’s canceled or changed.
Virginia Education Association invites everyone to lobby elected officials in the morning and rally at 12pm at the Virginia State Capitol on Monday, January 27, 2020 in support of fully funded public education. 900 E Main St, Richmond, VA 23219-3502
Monday, January 27, 2020
Tuesday, January 28, 2020
Wed., Jan. 29, 2020 – Kadencia Presents BOMBAZO RVA! w/members of Redobles de Cultura at Dogtown Dance Theatre, 109 W 15th St, Richmond, Virginia 23224. Kadencia in partnership with Claves Unidos presents and invites you to dance and sing Puerto Rican Bomba music with us and members of Redobles de Cultura NYC. Come enjoy, learn and express yourself through dance and song. We are fortunate to have Julia Gutierrez-Rivera, Alex LaSalle and Nelson Matthew from Redobles de Cultura. Come share the “batey” with these leading Bomba dancers, singers, and drummers from NYC. This event is free and open to the community however organizers ask for a $5 donation to cover costs. All skill levels and ages are welcome!
Wednesday, January 29, 2020
The Israeli Film Festival at the Weinstein JCC offers a variety of films in venues around Richmond.
Thursday, January 30, 2020
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden offers an uplifting perspective on nature even in the winter. All visitors to the Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden enjoy half-price admission Feb. 29. /Facebook
Friday, January 31, 2020
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Saturday, February 1, 2020
Sun., Feb. 2, 2020- Classical Incarnations is Richmond’s donation-based chamber music variety show. Excellent local musicians gather to warm their spirits at our hearth and give performances that enrich the community. Come out and give what you can. Doors 7:30pm, Music 8pm, Great Food and Libations. At The HofGarden, 2818 W. Broad Street, Suite A, Richmond, Virginia 23230
Sunday, February 2, 2020
Learn about more Richmond entertainment and arts events. And don’t forget to check the list of the Top FREE Things to Do in Richmond for more good ideas. Sign up for deals through Goldstar to learn about discounted events and shows in Richmond and nearby areas.
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