Weekend Event Picks: Fire, Flour & Fork, Souper Bowl, Illuminate Light Show, VisArts show and more

Fire, Flour & Fork

As Richmond’s food and dining scene has been elevated both regionally and nationally over the past few years, one culinary event has risen to the occasion to not only show off all the region has to offer, but to involve the community and foster a deeper understanding of the area’s culinary talent, our roots, and where the industry is going. And it all takes place this weekend. Fire Flour & Fork features a whole host of dinners, dine-around events, culinary tours, tastings, demonstrations, and parties, produced by Real Richmond Food Tours in partnership with Virginia is for Lovers. Tickets are still available for a few events.

When: Various times and locations through Sunday, November 20th | Where: Various locations around town (check schedule) | Cost: Varies | More info: Event website

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VisArts Craft & Design Show

Get a jump on your holiday shopping, and do it locally at the VisArts Craft & Design Show! Now in its 52nd year, the show is an intimate, museum-quality show that has garnered national accolades and a reputation for showcasing the finest in contemporary crafts. Last year more than 2,400 people visited the booths of almost 60 exhibitors. Awards are presented in ceramics, precious metals, glass, wood and recycled materials, contemporary design, innovative use of traditional craft materials and fiber.

When: Friday, November 18th – Sunday, November 20th; daily schedule varies | Where: Science Museum of Virginia, 2500 W. Broad Street in The Fan | Cost: FREE to enter | More info: Event schedule

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Illuminate Light Show & Santa’s Village

Illuminate Light Show is a unique, six-week celebration of Christmas lights and music, and it opens this weekend! Guests tune their car radio to enjoy over a mile of dancing, sparkling choreographed lights, complete with dazzling tunnels and laughing Santas. After the light show, you can visit Santa’s Village for children’s activities, shopping and holiday entertainment. The lights shine brightly for guests nightly including holidays, and are enjoyed from the cozy comfort of a vehicle.

When: Nightly from 5:30 – 10:00 PM throughout the holidays | Where: The Meadow Event Park, 13048 Dawn Boulevard in Doswell | Cost: Tickets start at $22 per carload | More info: Online ticketing page

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Souper Bowl at Max’s Positive Vibe Café

Most folks in Richmond know of the wonderful work that Max’s Positive Vibe Cafe does providing training and employment for people with disabilities. Fewer people are aware of the events they host through0ut the years such as this weekend’s Souper Bowl. Not only do you get the to taste soups made by premier restaurants, but you get to do your tasting while enjoying live music from The Taters, Steve Bassett, Yesterday & Tomorrow, and Indecision. The Facebook event page has the full lineup of participating restaurants.

When: Saturday, November 19th; 12:30 – 4:30 PM | Where: Max’s Positive Vibe Cafe, 2825 Hathaway Road in Stratford Hills | Cost: $15 for adults; $5 for kids 12 and under | More info: Event article

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Richmond Pit Bull Project book release at The Veil

An area nonprofit will launch a coffee table book this weekend at a local brewery. The Richmond Pit Bull Project will debut their first book, “Richmond Pit Bull Project: 101 Pit Bulls,” on November 20th with a release party at The Veil Brewing Co. from 1:00 – 4:00 PM. The launch party with feature several vendors, including Superfun Yoga Pants, Sacred Waters Boutique and Spa, Clementine’s Munchies, and catering from O’Tooles and Northern Neck Oysters and Seafood Co. The Richmond Pit Bull Project will donate 20 percent of all book sales to Ring Dog Rescue, a local rescue organization focused specifically on housing and rehabilitating pit bulls and similar breeds.

When: Sunday, November 20th; 1:00 – 4:00 PM | Where: The Veil Brewing Co., 1310 Roseneath Road in Scott’s Addition | Cost: FREE to enter | More info: Event article