What’s Booming RVA: Seasonal Scenes

By Annie Tobey | November 26th, 2025

Boomer’s top picks for the week ahead


Seasonal scenes with an illustration by Dave Rheaume of "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens

Soak in the season, from the beauty of fall woods to the cheer of holiday theater and inspiring music. In Boomer’s top five picks: What’s Booming RVA: Seasonal Scenes.


#OptOutside

Take a break from screen time and shopping lines and go outside. The campaign takes place at all Virginia State Park locations, including Pocahontas and Powhatan parks near Richmond. Do your own thing or take park in self-guided and ranger-led activities for meaningful outdoor memories.

Nov. 28 to Dec. 1 at all Virginia State Parks

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Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol”

The heartwarming story of second chances and compassion as Ebenezer Scrooge journeys through Christmas Past, Present, and Future, in a story that celebrates the human spirit and our capacity for joy, kindness, and change.

Nov. 28 to Dec. 28 at the November Theater, Richmond.

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An Evening of Legendary Hits and Holiday Cheer!

Yes, And! rocks the night away with Trunk Show Band and local theatre stars. Presenting the timeless sounds of Fleetwood Mac, Prince, Paul Simon, Stevie Wonder, and more, peppered with classic and contemporary holiday favorites by artists like John Legend, Kelly Clarkson, and Sia.

Nov. 29, 8 p.m., at Dominion Energy Center, Richmond.

RPAAlliance.com 

A Shockoe Sessions Live Christmas

This festive celebration showcases holiday cheer through rock, pop, jazz, blues, folk, neo soul, swing, and techno from some of Richmond’s best musicians: Caroline Scruggs, Los Hermanos, Ant the Symbol, Vexine, Richmond Triangle Players, and more.

Dec. 2, 7:30 p.m., at Historic Hippodrome Theater, Richmond.

ShockoeRecords.com

“Les Misérables”

The popular musical returns to Richmond. It’s a moving story of transformation and integrity, of Jean Valjean’s powerful response to mercy, as he seeks to live with honor and love, pursued by the relentless Inspector Javert. The tale is set against the backdrop of 19th-century France and the ideals of liberty and equality.

Dec. 2 to 7 at Altria Theater, Richmond.

BroadwayInRichmond.com 

Check websites for more details, including prices and registration requirements.


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