What’s Booming RVA: Old News and New Year
Boomer’s top picks for the week ahead
Dig into history, honor Kwanzaa, and celebrate the changing of the calendar. In Boomer’s top five picks – What’s Booming RVA: Old News and New Year.
Published early so Boomer staff can enjoy the holiday break.
Richmond & the Republic: Court End Neighborhood Walking Tour
Commemorate #VA250 with Richmond’s Federal-era history. In the years following the American Revolution, Court End became an affluent area where power players gathered near the new Virginia State Capitol. Learn about Richmond’s early churches, the origins of the Medical College of Virginia, and the legacies of urban slavery.
Dec. 26 to 28, meeting at The Valentine, Richmond.
Capital City Kwanzaa Festival
Celebrate the season with the Elegba Folklore Society at one of the East Coast’s largest annual Kwanzaa celebrations. Enjoy a rich cultural experience featuring a traditional ceremony, live performances, workshops, activities for children, and an African market.
Dec. 27, 1 to 7 p.m., at Greater Richmond Convention Center, Richmond.
VMHC Used Book Sale
Bring your gently used hardcover and softcover fiction and nonfiction books to the museum store daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., through Dec. 28. Books should be in good condition and have a historical theme.
Sale: Dec. 30 to Jan. 11 at the Virginia Museum of History & Culture, Richmond.
Smooth Jazz New Year’s Eve Party
A convivial atmosphere with smooth jazz, drinks, and hors d’oeuvres with Richmond folk music at Congregation Or Ami’s popular NYE Party. This event is ideal for those who want to celebrate but wish to be home by midnight. A Richmond tradition since 2011.
Dec. 31, 7:30 to 10 p.m., at Congregation Or Ami, Richmond.
New Year’s Eve Featuring The Jangling Reinharts
Celebrate New Year’s with the Richmond-based roots-rock band presenting covers from the ’60s, ’70s, ’80s, and ’90s.
Dec. 31, 8:30 p.m., at The Tin Pan, Richmond
Check websites for more details, including prices and registration requirements.
More of What’s Booming in Richmond besides Old News and New Year
More fun to fill your plate
And more to throw on your calendar:
- MORE EVENTS from Dec. 23 to Jan. 1, plus announcements and road trips – COMING SOON
- Lots of future Richmond happenings
