What’s Booming RVA: Laughing at Cats and Politicians
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Laughter, animals, and nature are therapeutic, so this week, give it up for The Capitol Fools, cat videos, an SPCA fundraiser at local restaurants and breweries, unique beers to celebrate Virginia nature, and a FREE outdoor music event! In “What’s Booming RVA: Laughing at Cats and Politicians.”
The Capitol Fools
The high-energy cast lampoons DC’s top officials and their minions in one hilarious bit after another, through break-neck costume changes, pop-song parodies, over-the-top impressions, silly song parodies and tongue-bending, backward-talking spoonerisms.
Sept. 5, 7 p.m., and Sept. 6, 3 and 7 p.m., at The Cultural Arts Center, Glen Allen.
Pups, Plates and Pours
Celebrate Richmond’s pet-friendly local restaurants and breweries, for great food and drinks with furry friends. Throughout the weekend, 10% of sales from these businesses support the Richmond SPCA’s lifesaving work.
Kick-off Pawty, Sept. 5, 5:30 to 8:30, at Final Gravity.
Sept. 5 to 7 at multiple local venues, Richmond.
OktoberForest Fest
Live music, food, and lots of beer from Fine Creek Brewing and nearly a dozen guest taps. Includes beers made with foraged ingredients from four Virginia landscapes: Piney Grove India Pale Ale made out of longleaf pine needles by Upweller Beer; Barrier Islands Gose made out of eelgrass by Väsen Brewing Company; Clinch Valley Amber Lager made out of red spruce tips by Sweetbay Brewing Company; and Allegheny Highlands Farmhouse Ale made out of sassafras leaves by Fine Creek. In partnership with The Nature Conservancy.
Sept. 7, noon to 6 p.m., at Fine Creek Brewing, Powhatan.
Music in the Park
Hot Seats perform old time and bluegrass music on the lawn by the old Stone House in one of Richmond’s legendary parks. Take blankets, lawn chairs, and a picnic, and take in music and fresh air. FREE.
Sept. 7, 3 to 5 p.m., at Forest Hill Park, Richmond.
Cat Video Fest 2025
Laughter and cuteness therapy with a fun 75 minutes of curated cat videos, both hilarious and adorable. Portion of sales benefit a kitten rescue.
Sept. 7 and 10 at Ashland Theatre, Ashland.
Check websites for more details, including prices and registration requirements.
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