Weekend Radar: Kickers, Civil War, Night Market, Oddities, and Free Comic Books

On the Radar

Kickers vs New England – Not going to sugarcoat it. The weather looks more than a bit sketchy. However, when it rains the Kickers seem to do well and the players truly appreciate the fans that stick through a few raindrops. The Kicker have recently signed three younger players including two locals in Damian Gallegos and Ty Johnson. This means when you come out to support the local boys you really are supporting the “local” boys.

• City Stadium | 3201 Maplewood Ave | Gates Open 5 PM –  KO 6:30 PM, Saturday, Aug. 12th | $9 – $18 | Tickets

Civil War Living History – Join dozens of living history interpreters from around the country as they portray Union and Confederate forces during the fighting at Dutch Gap, as well as civilians who found their way into the path of the armies. Infantry, artillery, and engineering military demonstrations will take place through the day, including several cannon firings. Author Emily Lapisardi will join us for a lecture in the church at 11:00 a.m. to discuss her scholarly edition of Rose Greenhow’s memoir, My Imprisonment. Rose Greenhow was a well-known Confederate spy during the Civil War.

• Dutch Gap | 251 Henricus Park Rd, Chester | 10 AM – 4 PM, Saturday, Aug. 12th | $9/Adults, $7/children ages 3–12; Henricus Members free | Facebook Event Page

Richmond Night Market – The monthly open-air night market in the heart of Shockoe is back. You’ll find vendors, music, arts, and much more be sure and find Poor Georgie’s Bake Shoppe. He had a pop-up in my neighborhood for a while. My tastebuds miss him my waistline does not. Hit the link below to check out featured vendors for this month.

• 17th Street Farmers Market  | 100 N 17th Street | 5 – 9 PM, Saturday, Aug. 12th | Free | Facebook Event Page

Under the Radar

Richmond Oddities & Curiosities Expo – I’ve never been but based on the description I’m intrigured. The Oddities & Curiosities Expo showcases hand selected vendors, dealers, artists and small businesses from all over the country with all things weird. You’ll find items such as: taxidermy, preserved specimens, original artwork, horror/halloween inspired pieces, antiques, handcrafted oddities, quack medical devices, clothing, jewelry, skulls/bones, funeral collectibles & much more.

• Richmond Convention Center | 403 N. 3rd Street | 10 AM – 6 PM, Saturday, Aug. 12th | $10 | Tickets

Free Comic Book Day 2021 – A day to celebrate the comic book. Your local comic book store might be holding some special events. I’m highlighting Velocity here but local YMMV. Join us for a rip roaring good time of not only FREE COMIC BOOK DAY COMICS such as Enter The House Of Slaughter, or Stray Dogs or Hulk/Avengers, but also our patent pending, world famous….I am pretty sure I heard something about it on C-Span last week….25% OFF STOREWIDE SALE! We look forward to seeing everyone’s masked up faces!

• Free Comic Book Day | 819 W Broad Street | 10 AM – 7 PM, Saturday, Aug. 12th | Free unless of course, you buy some cool comics. | Facebook Event