RVANews » 5 things

5 Things

Susan Howson — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 10:00:18 +0000

Spring! SPRING! There is so much spring right now that I don’t know how we stand it. This weekend there are plenty of chances to go outside and spring it up all over town. Smell the tulips, eat the funnel cake, and watch your winter blues melt away. It’s April, y’all!

5 Things

Susan Howson — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 10:00:43 +0000

A wise man once said, “When a film festival and a craft fair turn 20 on the same year that a huge behemoth of a race turns 13, we shall all have the best weekend ever.”

5 Things

Susan Howson — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 10:00:39 +0000

Culture, cars, and commentators. If I were writing a paper about this weekend, that would be my title. Here are some high-falutin’ and some lower-falutin’ events for you to check out this weekend. They come highly recommended.

5 Things

Susan Howson — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 10:00:10 +0000

So you don't have tickets to Elton John. Just turn on 98.9 Liberty FM and enjoy his entire discography while on the way to these five other things. They haven't been knighted, but we love them for what they are.

5 Things

Nathan Cushing — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 11:00:52 +0000

If you're just now coming down off your high about VCU's win against Drexel, you've arrived at a good time. This weekend is chock full of events so you can bide time before VCU's round-one face off in the NCAA Tournament. There are mummies, funnies, a cool artisan expo, plus more. It's time for 5 Things!

5 Things

Nathan Cushing — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 11:00:23 +0000

Mark Twain once said that all good things come in fives. He also said, “Suck it, Mason!” OK, he didn’t say that last part. But Twain knew a good thing when he saw it and so do we. Here’s this week’s installment of 5 Things to get you excited about the weekend (as if you weren’t already).

5 Things

Nathan Cushing — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 11:00:01 +0000

With all the hubbub about some recently proposed legislation, a lot of Richmond is in a tizzy about what the General Assembly will put forth next. If the legislature is getting you down, don't fret. Here are 5 Things to raise your spirits and get you excited about the coming weekend.

5 Things

Nathan Cushing — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 11:00:31 +0000

VCU lost a heartbreaker on Tuesday (Valentine’s Day, no less!), but it’s alright, team. Hakuna Matata, right!?! This week marks the beginning of the Broadway performance of The Lion King, a short film festival, a tasty benefit, a bracket-busting VCU game, and more!

5 Things

Nathan Cushing — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:00:22 +0000

Before you finalize your weekend plans, here are 5 Things that will be in the haps around town, including a comedic ballet (who knew they existed?), a retrospective of humanity's love to get crunked, and even some love for the Elephant Man just in time for Valentine's Day. These plus more!

5 Things

Nathan Cushing — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:00:34 +0000

Just because people are clamoring about the Super Bowl, it doesn't mean that the entire weekend is a wash. There's some great basketball, a film festival, and two awesome benefits for two great alty Richmond staples. Oh, and who's up for watching the big game on a 15x20-foot screen? Anybody???

5 Things

Nathan Cushing — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 11:00:57 +0000

This weekend we have the wisdom of the Dude, a classic tale of school boys gone cray-cray, Robert Redford makes the assassination of Abe Lincoln even more interesting than we thought it could be, plus more!

5 Things

Nathan Cushing — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 11:00:31 +0000

Nate will be slinging tacos again? Wikipedia was down for 24 hours? AUGHH!!! This week has had too much throttle and deceleration for the nervous system to properly handle. Take a moment to catch your breath…OK good. Now, onto the weekend! As always, we have the weekend sustenance that is 5 Things

5 Things

Nathan Cushing — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 11:00:12 +0000

If politics and capricious weather have got you down, then here are a few things that will lift your spirits and make you want to grab the weekend by the proverbial…um…horns!

5 Things

Nathan Cushing — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 11:00:20 +0000

If you're like me and have been out of the country for the last week, you're probably itching to get the taste of Americana back in your mouth (grossest statement of the week?). This week there are 5 Things that are happening in Richmond that are as American as a Norman Rockwell painting of Robocop eating a slice of apple pie.

5 Things

Nathan Cushing — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 13:38:09 +0000

Christmas has come and gone, and 2011 is also about to bid adieu. But just because New Year's Eve is on the horizon doesn't mean that other things aren't happening around town. Here's 5 Things to tickle your imagination.

5 Things

Nathan Cushing — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 11:00:09 +0000

Before you hang your stocking with care (or with casual indifference, it’s your call, really) don’t think that Richmond closes down shop in the days leading up to Christmas. Elvis (young Elvis!) is in town, there’s some bizarre business happening in Carytown, and a cinema classic gets the big screen treatment.

5 Things

Nathan Cushing — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 11:00:30 +0000

Why did the mushroom go to the party? Because he was a fun-gi. If you thought that was funny, just you wait to see what’s going on this weekend: a famous comedian comes to town. There’s also family-friendly events with some things (wink) just for the adults.

5 Things

Nathan Cushing — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 11:00:43 +0000

If you’re comatose after an eggnog and holiday truffle binge, let me pull you out of the emotional gutter before your stomach and self-respect explode like the gluttony victim in the film, Seven. I’ve got things, five things to be exact, that will make life worth appreciating…at least through the weekend—beyond that I can’t be held responsible.

5 Things

Nathan Cushing — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 11:00:48 +0000

Today marks the beginning of December, and you know what that means, right? It’s National Political Correctness Awareness Month! HUZZAH! Oh yeah, there’s also a slew of Christmas-related events: parades, illuminations, bazaars, and…Michael Ian Black?

5 Things

Nathan Cushing — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 11:00:43 +0000

I know what you’re thinking: “I’m not doing anything during my Thanksgiving weekend!” To that we say: YES YOU ARE! Just because the northern hemisphere will tilt as a result of the collective weight we’ll all gain this weekend doesn’t mean that there isn’t cool stuff going on. Here are 5 Things to help get you out of the house and get you some exercise.

5 Things

Nathan Cushing — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 11:00:57 +0000

The weather has taken a rather chilly and rainy turn the last couple of days. Thankfully, there are many events going on that take place INDOORS. The weekend boils down to this: music, mummies, tattoos, and a kick-ass craft show. Let’s get to it.

5 Things

Nathan Cushing — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 11:00:23 +0000

We’ve had a really great week of weather, haven’t we? Although it looks like it might cool down a smidgen, we still have a great weekend to look forward to. Being that this very well may be the last weekend for pleasant weather until…geez…March (!) I think it best we use this time to actually do stuff. Here’s 5 Things to get you started.

5 Things

Nathan Cushing — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 10:00:33 +0000

Katie Couric was in town, Kim Kardashian’s marriage has ended—next thing you know something crazy will happen, like the major banks will decide not to charge debit card fees! While we’re still regaining our wits in the aftermath of Halloween, it’s time to look forward to this weekend. Here are five things happening that you’ll want to know about.

5 Things

Nathan Cushing — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 10:00:50 +0000

Halloween is upon us, you ghastly and grotesque goblins you. But before you don your “original” sexy nurse outfit and double down on the Pabst as you drunkenly amble from bar to party throughout the Fan and Downtown, why not check out what else is happening this weekend.

5 Things

Nathan Cushing — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 10:00:11 +0000

The new “Batman: Arkham City” video game came out this week, and I’ve been dutifully shirking my responsibilities so I can play the game into the wee hours of the morning. But my eyes are shot from all the visual stimuli, so I think a break is in order. Thankfully there’s some pop-punk, punkish productions of Shakespeare, and some goblins to coax me out of the house.

5 Things

Nathan Cushing — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 10:00:31 +0000

The Folk Festival is about to FINALLY kick off, Less than Jake plays a smaller festival on Broad, I contemplate my female derby alter-ego in anticipation for the ‘Nightmare on 3rd Street, plus MUCH MORE that’s happening this weekend that proves why living in Richmond so does NOT suck!

5 Things

Nathan Cushing — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 10:00:32 +0000

Sweater weather is finally here! Thank da’ LAWD! And it’s rather serendipitous that we’re in consistent 70-degree temperatures and we have some really good outdoor events ready to be had this weekend.

5 Things

Nathan Cushing — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 10:00:28 +0000

Carnival rides, good times, a cinema classic with a musical rendition that no 3D movie can compete with, carbohydrate-licious Italian goodness, and a modern day band that’s one for the ages. All this is happening starting TONIGHT!

5 Things

Nathan Cushing — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 10:00:27 +0000

If you haven’t heard already, Richmond was just awarded the hosting privileges for the 2015 UCI World Road Cycling Championship. Excited? Great. Not sure how to kill the time until 2015? Well, I’ve got you covered for this weekend, at least.

5 Things

Nathan Cushing — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 10:00:18 +0000

Holy frijole! The Flying Squirrels are in the Championship Series! Not only that, but it also looks like the weekend is shaping up to be not hot as balls. As luck would have it, there are several very, very awesome events that require the use of ambulatory feet. We have art, Church Hill, sinfulness, and food happening--even some acoustic punk later this evening to get things going.