Rilo Kiley; Sunday Vintage Market; Clearing the Air on Renewable and Non Renewable Energy Sources; open mic @ Poe’s Pub; James River Writers meet&greet; Harvey Milk @ Canal Club; Mini Flicks & Stories; Thursday Fresh Market; Friday Cheers – Dirty Dozen Brass Band (w/ Southside Funk); Fridays at Sunset; River District Canal Cruises (Friday-Sunday); 6th District Town Meeting; James River Adventure Games; James River Adventure Games; Shockoe Bottom Neighborhood Meeting; MORE…

Rilo Kiley

Sun Jun 8 7:00 pm
With Special Guests:
Thao with the Get Down Stay Down
& Benji Hughes
@ Toad’s Place

Sunday Vintage Market

Sun Jun 8 9:00 am
@ 17th Street Farmers’ Market
Antiques, collectibles, jewelry and fine arts and crafts. Free admission.
For more information call 804-646-0310 or visit http://www.17thstreetfarmersmarket.com.

Clearing the Air on Renewable and Non Renewable Energy Sources

Mon Jun 9 6:30 pm
@ GlobeHopper

Back Porch Conversations at
GlobeHopper – Open issue-based dialogue.

This week: With today’s rising price of gas people are talking more than ever about the importance of Energy Crossroads, we will discuss the various advantages and disadvantages of the world’s major energy sources. From solar to nuclear to coal, we will explore the economic and environmental costs associated with these energy sources and discuss what a renewable future might look like for the city of Richmond and the country at large.

open mic @ Poe’s Pub

Tue Jun 10 8:00 pm
acoustic open mic at Poe’s Pub on East Main, hosted by Jim Daab. Sign up is at 8:30, music starts at 9, goes until closing @2AM
2607 East Main Street

James River Writers meet&greet

Wed Jun 11 5:30 pm
Looking for fellow writers? JRW hosts a casual meet and greet every second Wednesday @ Richbrau

Harvey Milk @ Canal Club

Thu Jun 12 7:30 pm
2/ Clouds (Ex Cave In)
$10.00

Mini Flicks & Stories

Thu Jun 12 10:30 am
@ Hull Street Library
for preschool & kindergarten children

Thursday Fresh Market

Thu Jun 12 8:30 am
@ 17th Street Farmers’ Market
Farm fresh and homegrown straight from the region’s farms to your home. Homemade and handcrafted right here by highly artistic Richmonders. Free.
For more information call 804-646-0310 or visit http://www.17thstreetfarmersmarket.com

Friday Cheers – Dirty Dozen Brass Band (w/ Southside Funk)

Fri Jun 13 6:00 pm
@ Brown’s Island
The Dirty Dozen Brass Band is a New Orleans, Louisiana, brass band. The ensemble was established in 1977 by Benny Jones together with members of the Tornado Brass Band. The Dirty Dozen revolutionized the New Orleans brass band style by incorporating funk and bebop into the traditional New Orleans style, and have been a major influence on the majority of New Orleans brass bands since.

Fridays at Sunset

Fri Jun 13 6:00 pm
@Kanawha Plaza (9th & Canal Streets), 6-10pm
Fridays at Sunset is pleased to bring to you high caliber performances that offer wonderful entertainment, good food, a patron-friendly atmosphere and an overall enjoyable experience. For more information, event prices and to see the schedule of performers visit www.fridaysatsunset.com.

River District Canal Cruises (Friday-Sunday)

Fri Jun 13 12:00 pm
40-minute historically narrated tours of the James River & Kanawha Canal along the River District’s Canal Walk. Tour begins every hour on the hour. Private charters also available.
@ Canal Turning Basin (Dock and 14th Streets)
Friday-Saturday Noon-7pm
Sunday Noon-5pm,
$5 adults, $4 seniors & children 5-12, age 4 and under free
For more information call 804-649-2800 or visit http://www.venturerichmond.com.
(Spring Season April 4th –June 8th)

6th District Town Meeting

Sat Jun 14 12:00 pm
@Bank of America, 12th & Main Streets, 18th Floor
This event repeats every month on the 2nd Saturday.
For more information, call (804) 646-7964 or (804) 646-5348.
Reserved Free Parking in the James Center (Omni Hotel) Deck on Cary Street. Enter on the right side of the street across from the Bank of America Parking Deck. You will receive a parking coupon at the Town Meeting.

James River Adventure Games

Sat Jun 14
Get ready, get set for two days filled with fun and adventure on the James! The James River Adventure Games will feature athletes competing in seven different outdoor sports – and spectators will flock to catch the events and participate in activities. While you’re here, take a raft ride or try out a bike, or ooh and aah at the awesome fireworks display on Saturday night! It’s the ultimate outdoor sports party in the heart of Richmond you won’t want to miss, with events on Brown’s Island, Belle Isle, Robious Landing, and Rocketts Landing.

http://www.sportsbackers.org/jrag.htm

James River Adventure Games

Sun Jun 15
Get ready, get set for two days filled with fun and adventure on the James! The James River Adventure Games will feature athletes competing in seven different outdoor sports – and spectators will flock to catch the events and participate in activities. While you’re here, take a raft ride or try out a bike, or ooh and aah at the awesome fireworks display on Saturday night! It’s the ultimate outdoor sports party in the heart of Richmond you won’t want to miss, with events on Brown’s Island, Belle Isle, Robious Landing, and Rocketts Landing.

http://www.sportsbackers.org/jrag.htm

Shockoe Bottom Neighborhood Meeting

Mon Jun 16 5:30 pm
The next Shockoe Bottom Neighborhood Association meeting will be held Monday, May 19th at Havana 59 at 5:30pm.