Join Lucas Fritz for a walk across Brown's Island to learn more about the great music venues in Richmond for fall concerts and live music. From 8@4 presented by Massey Cancer Center from the Virginia Wayside Furniture studio.
“The Rocky Horror Show” is returning to the Richmond Triangle Players this fall in honor of the theater company’s 30th anniversary.
In 2019, tickets to the cult classic musical quickly sold-out.
“When we staged it in 2019, we had intended for it to be an annual event, but the pandemic put an end to that thinking. So after a two year hiatus, we are back,” Phil Crosby, executive director, said via email.
Durron Marquis Tyre will play the central role of Dr. Frank ‘N’ Furter.
Durron Marquis Tyre will play the central role of Dr. Frank ‘N’ Furter. Tyre most recently starred in RTP’s productions of “Falsettos” and “Sugar in Our Wounds.”
This year’s production features an almost an entirely new cast, with only two performers returning from last time. Elle Meerovich will reprise the role of Riff Raff and Jim Morgan, who played Frank ‘N’ Furter in the previous production, will now be playing the Narrator.
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“The Rocky Horror Show” will play a limited run with 14 performances Oct. 5-Oct. 22.
Tickets went on sale yesterday and set a record for sales, according to Crosby. Tickets are $45, previews are $20 and students are $10. Performances are held at Robert B. Moss Theatre, 1300 Altamont Ave. www.rtriangle.org or 804) 346-8113.
Richmond fall festival guide: Pumpkin picking, Harvest Fest & fall festivities
ARMENIAN FOOD FESTIVAL
Sept. 9-10
It’s the 62nd year for the Armenian Food Festival, an area favorite dishing up shish kebabs, stuffed grape leaves, hummus and fresh baked items. Two days only this year: 11:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. St. James Armenian Church, 834 Pepper Ave. Free entry; pay as you go. armenianfoodfestival.com
43RD STREET FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS
Sept. 10
Fine art and craft festival with food and music. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free entry. 43rd Street and Forest Hill Avenue. www.43rdstgallery.com
AFRO FEST
Dogwood Dell
AFRIKANA FILM FESTIVAL
Sept. 15-18
Four-day festival celebrating Black stories and storytellers. Times and prices vary. AfrikanaFilmFestival.org
RVA STREET ART FESTIVAL
Sept. 16-18
RVA Street Art Festival is returning to the place where it all began: the Power Plant building along the Haxall Canal where new murals will be painted over the old ones. Featuring artists Nils Westergard, Wingchow, DKane, Emily Herr, Auz and more. With food trucks and beer. 3-7 p.m. Sept. 16, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sept. 17, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sept. 18. www.rvastreetart.com
ST. BENEDICT OKTOBERFEST
Sept. 16-18It’s Richmond’s largest outdoor Oktoberfest celebration in the heart of the Museum District with a vast selection of German and local craft beer, German cuisine, plus a Christkindlmarkt and children’s play area. Free entry; pay as you go. 4-11 p.m. Sept. 16, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Sept. 17, noon-6 p.m. Sept. 18 at St. Benedict Catholic Church, 300 N. Sheppard St. www.stbenedict oktoberfest.com
RICHMOND VEG FEST
Sept. 17
Dig in to vegetarian-friendly dishes from Richmond restaurants, plus vendors, speakers, music and more. Noon-6 p.m. Byrd Park, 1301 Blanton Ave. Free entry; pay as you go. www.veggiefest.org
Mac and Cheese Festival
Mac and Cheese Festival
RICHMOND MINI-GREEK FESTIVAL
Thursday-Saturday
The Richmond Greek Festival hasn’t been hosted since 2019 due to the pandemic as well as supply chain challenges. But now it’s back — the appetizer-size version, at least — to win over your senses like a triumphant Perseus returning with Medusa’s head. It will all be there: pork souvlaki, moussaka, spanakopita, gyro and loukoumades. Something just feels right about once again pointing your minivan to Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Cathedral. Opa! 11 a.m.-8 p.m. 30 Malvern Ave. Free admission; pay as you go. GreekFestival.com
MAYMONT BIER-GARDEN
Sept. 23-24
New event brings a taste of Oktoberfest to Maymont with white tents, Oktoberfest beers, live music, kids activities, German fare, bratwurst and schnitzel, yard games and fire pits. 6-10 p.m. Sept. 23, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sept. 24. $5-$10 entry; food and drink extra. 1700 Hampton St. maymont.org
STATE FAIR OF VIRGINIA
Sept. 23-Oct. 2Midway rides, animals, agriculture and live music. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. The Meadow Event Park, Doswell. $11.50-$15; free for ages 4 and younger; midway rides extra. www.statefairva.org
VA PRIDEFEST
Sept. 24
VA PrideFest returns for the first time in three years with performers, music, vendors, food trucks and festivities to celebrate the LGBTQ community. Noon-8 p.m. Brown’s Island. Free entry; pay as you go. www.vapride.org
CHESTER FEST
Sept. 24
Celebrate local food, artisans and artists. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Chester Village, Chester. www. chesterfestvirginia.com/
HOG ON THE HILL
Postponed due to weather.
POWHATAN'S FESTIVAL OF THE GRAPE
Oct. 1
Powhatan's popular wine festival offers unlimited wine tasting from 30 Virginia wineries at Historic Courthouse Village, 3887 Old Buckingham Road. $20-$25. https://www.powhatanwinefestival.com/
2ND STREET FESTIVAL
Oct. 1-2DJ Grandmaster Flash headlines this year’s 2nd Street Fest, featuring food, music and African-American heritage. 2nd Street in historic Jackson Ward. Free entry, pay as you go. https://venturerichmond.com/our-events/2nd-street-festival-2022/
HARDYWOOD OKTOBERFEST
Oct. 1
Beer, music, German food and stein-holding contest. Hardywood West Creek. Free entry, pay as you go. https://hardywood.com/event/hardywood-oktoberfest-2022-2022-10-01/
FALL WEEKENDS AT ASHLAND BERRY FARM
Starting Oct. 1
Pumpkin picking, family-friendly activities and Terror on the Farm haunted event after dark. Fee for activities. https://www.ashlandberryfarm.com/visit-the-farm
RICHMOND FOLK FESTIVAL
Oct. 7-9
Three days of music on six stages with more than 30 performers from around the world. Plus food, vendors, folklife and more. Richmond’s riverfront. Free, $10 suggested donation. https://www.richmondfolkfestival.org
RICHMOND OKTOBERFEST
Oct. 7 & 8
German music, food, dancing and beverages. Richmond Raceway Complex. $12-$15, free for children under age 15, food extra. https://richmondoktoberfestinc.com/wpokt/
PUMPKIN PICKING AT CHESTERFIELD BERRY FARM
Now open
Pumpkin picking, giant sunflowers, hayrides, barrel train ride, shelled corn play area, pig races and more. Chesterfield Berry Farm. $15-$20. https://www.facebook.com/Chesterfieldberryfarmandmarket/
PUMPKIN PICKING AT HANOVER VEGETABLE FARM
Starts Oct. 1
Hayrides, corn maze, petting zoo, corn bin and lots more fall festivities every weekend through Oct. 31. Hanover Vegetable Farm. $7 entry, $15 all you can carry. https://www.hanovervegetablefarm.com/pumpkin-picking/
HARVEST FEST
Oct. 29
Fall festivities, live music and German fare. Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden. www.lewisginter.org/event/harvestfest/
FESTIVAL OF INDIA
Oct. 15-16
Celebration of Indian food, dancing, culture. Greater Richmond Convention Center. Free entry; pay as you go. www.thefestivalofindia.org
RVA BACON FEST
Oct. 23
All things bacon. Food, vendors and music. 17th Street Market. www.facebook.com/17thStreetMarket
OYSTOBERFEST
Oct. 15
Oyster roast, food and music. St. Thomas’ Episcopal Church. $2 suggested donation. https://oystoberfest.com/
VIRGINIA VINES
Oct. 15
Virginia wine festival at the Virginia Museum of History & Culture; includes admission to “Cheers, Virginia!” exhibit. $10-$35. https://virginiahistory.org/
SCOTT'S ADDITION PUMPKIN FESTIVAL
Oct. 15
Pumpkin-themed food, craft beer, music and harvest festival. Boulevard from Leigh Street to Broad Street. www.scottsadditionpumpkinfestival.com/
VIRGINIA CZECH AND SLOVAK FOLKLIFE FESTIVAL
Oct. 15
Celebrating the music, food and dances of Czech and Slovak families. Prince George. Free. www.princegeorgevahistoricalsociety.org/events.html
Colleen Curran
Colleen Curran is the features editor for the Richmond Times-Dispatch. She also covers arts and entertainment and food and dining.
