Tickets & Events in Richmond, VA

In 2009, The New York Times named The Camel Richmond's "premier venue" for "up-and-coming Southern rock and bluegrass bands, acoustic singer-songwriters, and jazz and funk musicians." So far, nothing's changed: The Camel still hosts local and nationally touring acts such as Ben Kweller and James McCartney, who, unlike his father, has never toured with a band named after icky bugs. But even though it's lauded for providing live music seven nights a week, The Camel makes a space for all art, including occasional film screenings. Like its entertainment lineup, The Camel's cuisine is an eclectic mix of American flavors. The culinary team, lead by executive chef Xavier Beverly, whips up gourmet vegan risottos, grills fresh seafood, and tops flatbreads with spinach, mushrooms, and hummus. But they also keep things casual with finger foods such as the popular sausage stars and housemade beef burgers crowned with horseradish mayo. Served until 2 a.m. nightly, each dish can be paired with local or craft beers, which fill the 28 taps lining The Camel's exposed brick wall. The Camel is open for lunch Monday through Saturday, and brunch on Sunday.

One of the Science Museum of Virginia’s current exhibits includes a few basketball players—just don’t expect LeBron James or Kobe Bryant. These basketball players are two rats, playing a live one-on-one game to demonstrate operant and classical conditioning. Throughout the three-story museum, more hands-on examples of science await at five permanent exhibits. Inspect a rock from the moon, explore a life-size space capsule, and generate energy by pedaling a stationary bike. Kids can even build their own playground with materials such as mats and foam blocks. Inside the IMAX Dome, a screen 10 times the size of a typical 35 mm screen shows a wide range of educational films. Outside the museum, plants in the BayScapes Garden thrive without pesticide, fertilizer, or the encouragement of a motivational speaker, and an onsite greenhouse offers free planting areas for visitors to contribute greenery and learn about sustainable farming.

What time is it? Time to grab one of American's favorite dishes at Canal Club. Complete your meal with the perfect glass of wine or beer from this restaurant's drink list. At Canal Club, you can dine with your immediate family and your extended family due to the easy seating for large parties. There's plenty of room at the restaurant for dancing as well. The restaurant is about as noisy as it gets — plan for booming speakers and chatty crowds everywhere. No need to dress up for a trip to Canal Club — the casual restaurant encourages laid-back attire. The restaurant has catering services as well. If parking is a concern, you'll be happy to hear that there are many convenient options in the area. Fancy snacks do come at a higher price, but wow are they delicious. Rediscover your favorite American meals at Canal Club. Canal Club has been highly-rated by restaurant-goers, so stop by today and see what the hype is about.

Teachers and doctors. Moms and sisters. The River City Rollergirls don't really care who you are, as long as you're ready to hit someone—and foster an environment that values diversity and gender equity in the process. The skater- and volunteer-operated league sprouted in early 2006 as Richmond's first all-women's flat-track roller-derby association. At the start, the league featured just two teams—Poe's Punishers and the Uncivil Warriors—but has since expanded to include new members, including the Carytown Cadets, the Hollywood Undertakers, and the Jackson Wardens. All teams take falls and crack skulls as part of the Eastern region of the Women's Flat Track Derby Association. But off the track, players put away their growling game faces when participating in community-outreach programs.

The National extends the heartiest of welcomes to you for their ongoing season of theater in Richmond. Make the trip to this theater even more savory with a visit to their fine restaurant. The National also serves live tunes with dinner, so visitors should wear their dancing shoes. The noise at the theater can be positively thunderous, so save intimate conversations for another night. Interested in eating out over the weekend? Keep in mind that the theater gets swamped on Fridays and Saturdays, and service may take longer than expected. At The National, customers can easily find street parking or parking in a nearby lot. The National offers various parking options, including bike parking.

The history of the University of Richmond's athletics program stretches back to the 1800s. The Spiders' football team has faced the College of William and Mary more than 100 times since 1898, making their rivalry over the Capital Cup the fourth-longest in college football, not including the timeless rivalry between groundskeepers and gophers. On the national stage, the Spiders won the NCAA Division I FCS Championship in 2008, their first-ever nationwide title. Such outsized accolades extend to Richmond's men's basketball team as well. The Spiders have a reputation for upsetting heavy favorites in March as the only team in NCAA tournament history to win games as a 12-seed, 13-seed, 14-seed, and 15-seed.