Weekend Event Picks
Weekend Event Picks: Armenian Food Festival, Stone’s Throw Down, Northside Big Tent Festival, and more
This weekend, get out and enjoy traditional Armenian food and culture, enjoy musical acts in Northside, get your beer on down at Brown’s Island, and more. We’ve got your weekend plans all lined up!
Armenian Food Festival at St. James Armenian Church – Richmond’s oldest food festival is back for its 60th anniversary at St. James Armenian Church in the Near West End. Nosh on traditional cuisine including shish kabobs, meat pies, stuffed grape leaves, and more, along with beer, wine, and live music. The festival runs Friday and Saturday from 11:30 AM to 9:00 PM and Sunday from noon until 7:00 PM at 834 Pepper Avenue. Free to enter; pay as you go. More here.
Stone’s Throw Down on Brown’s Island – Stone Brewing Richmond will again host Stone’s Throw Down on Brown’s Island this Saturday–a celebration of all things RVA and craft beer. There will be live music from the Drive-by Truckers and NO B.S.! Brass, among others, lots of food and guest beer vendors, and more. All of this year’s Stone’s Throw Down in RVA proceeds will benefit four local organizations. Tickets are $20. All ages are welcome and kids under 12 years of age are free. Like a good beer buzz, the event will happen rain or shine. Entertainment starts at 1:30 PM. Buy tickets online here.
Richmond Symphony’s Big Tent Festival in Northside – The Richmond Symphony is bringing its Big Tent Festival to Northside this weekend with “In Tune with the Northside: Celebrating its History and People.” It all takes place this Saturday at Bryan Park at 4308 Hermitage Road from noon until 9:00 PM. Performers include Triple Crossing Jazz Project, The Neons, Northside Church of Richmond, Cagey Watts, Saint Square, Rev. D. Kay Logan & the Nu Beginning Experience, VibeHouse, the Richmond Symphony, and more. There will also be food trucks and community vendors. Free to attend. Find out more here.
Music in the Park at Forest Hill Park – RVA Blues provocateurs MOZO will play the September edition of Music in the Park at Forest Hill Park this Sunday evening. Enjoy the electric blues played by four of RVA’s best road-warrior musicians on a late summer evening. The music runs from 5:00 – 7:00 PM. This band includes MITP’s beloved soundman, Bobby Jorgenson with three compadres who tear it up, playing Southern and Chicago Style blues. Free to attend–bring a picnic! Details here.
