What’s Booming RVA: FREE Events, Greek Eats, *Hot* Music
Boomer’s top picks for the week ahead
Three no-cost concerts, the beloved Greek Festival, an outdoor festival, and a Tony Award-winning musical. “What’s Booming RVA: FREE Events, Greek Eats, Hot Musical.”
Westchester Concert Series 2025: KOS Band
The new season of outdoor concerts begins with a Richmond favorite, playing beach music, Motown, and music of the ’70s to today.
FREE. May 29, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., at Westchester Common, Chesterfield.
47th Annual Richmond Greek Festival
The legendary dishing up of Greek food and culture. Feast on authentic cuisine, enjoy traditional dancing and music, browse the International Bazaar, and tour the sanctuary.
May 29 to June 1 at Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Cathedral, Richmond.
Chesterfield Outdoor Fest
Outdoor-themed fun showcasing outdoor activities available in the county, plus vendors and food trucks. This year, includes the Richmond region’s first-ever Canicross 5k race, Ultimate Air Dogs, animal encounters, live music, a beer garden, and more.
May 31, race registration begins at 7 a.m.; Outdoor Fest (FREE), noon to 5 p.m., at the Chesterfield County Fairgrounds, Chesterfield.
Mile of Music
Richmond Symphony presents multiple mini concerts from different sections of the orchestra along a scenic one-mile route.
FREE. June 1, 2 to 5 p.m., at Maymont, Richmond.
Richmond Pops Band Concert
Favorite movie themes from legendary composer John Williams along with band classics. Joined by local musical artists.
FREE, tickets required. June 1, 6:30 p.m., at Altria Theater, Richmond.
“Some Like It Hot”
Winner of 4 Tony Awards, the show is an irresistible combination of heart and laughs, song and dance. Set in Chicago when Prohibition has everyone thirsty for a little excitement, the play features two musicians forced to flee the Windy City after witnessing a mob hit. With gangsters hot on their heels, they catch a cross-country train for the life-chasing, life-changing trip of a lifetime. “Some Like It Hot” image (top) by Marc J. Franklin
June 3 to 8 at Altria Theater, Richmond.
Check websites for more details, including prices and registration requirements.
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