Weekend Event Picks
Weekend Radar: Moonlight Ride, AVAIL, Dragon Boats, Black Widow Tryouts
All our picks are taking place outside and the variety is a reminder of how awesome our city can be.
Virginia Credit Union Moonlight Ride on the Northside and Sportsbackers
August 5th (Tonight)
It’s not too late to sign-up and ride with hundreds of others. Get back into the saddle little buckaroo.
Along with the 8-mile Ride, the 3-mile Family Ride, and virtual option, the Virginia Credit Union Moonlight Ride has something for everyone! Upon finishing your ride back at Sports Backers Stadium, celebrate at the Post-Ride Party with music, refreshments, and a soft drink or beer. Whether you join us for the in-person festivities or choose to ride your own route, all participants will receive a commemorative event shirt, bike lights, goodie bag, and more!
Costume & Tacky Light Contest: Dress up as your favorite character or decorate your bike with tacky lights. Be creative! Prizes will be handed out to the top 3 individuals, duos/groups and children, so be as outrageous as possible!
AVAIL at Brown’s Island
August 6th
This is going to be a crowded one y’all. Can Brown’s Island sell out? Guess we’ll find out tomorrow. It’s a punk extravaganza with AVAIL, Quicksand, Cave In, Ceremony, Screaming Females, Terminal Bliss.
Tickets were still available here when I checked this morning.
Richmond International Dragon Boat Festival at Rockett’s Landing
August 6th
I’ve always dreamed of riding the dragon. It’s not going to happen this year but at least I can watch the dragons be rowed. It’s too late to register a team but there will be plenty to watch.
Image: Richmond Dragon Boat Facebook
Regarded as the liveliest festival stop on the MLDB circuit, Richmond is always a high-energy whirlwind of community rivalry mixed with team spirit. Embraced by local community teams, many festival attendees get creative with colorful uniforms, memorable costumes, and zany tent displays in the Athletes’ Village.
Thanks to the city’s central location on the American East Coast, teams from across the eastern seaboard and beyond travel to join local crews for a fun day of dragon boat festivities on and off the water. Many out-of-towners extend their stay to discover the attractions that made Richmond one of Frommers’ Top Destinations for 2014, such as the Civil War Trails, white water rafting, local craft breweries, Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, 17th Street Farmers’ Market, and the Edgar Allen Poe Museum.
Races take place on a 500m course with events for Mixed, Women’s, and Open teams. Local crews battle it out for the coveted Community Championship trophy.
Richmond Black Widows Open Tryouts at Randolph Community Center Park
August 6th
The Richmond Black Widows are the first women’s full tackle, 11-on-11, football team in Richmond. If you think you’ve got what it takes to join the team now is your moment to shine.
The Richmond Black Widows are holding open workouts!! As we begin gearing up for the 2023 season we would like to invite anyone interested in working out with the team to join us!
No football knowledge necessary! Come have fun and get a really great work out in. You have two opportunities to get work in before tryouts! 8/6 and 8/13.What to Bring:
1) WATER!! Gotta stay hydrated
2) Towel. You are definitely going to sweat!
3) A friend! The more the merrier
What to Wear:
1) Any type of work out clothing that you don’t mind possibly getting dirty.
2) Sneakers or Cleats
Above all else bring your POSITIVE attitude and willingness to participate!
See you there!!
