OutRVA

09/05/2024

This year’s PrideFest is set for Saturday, September 14th, from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Bon Secours Redskins Training Center.

With more than 130 vendors, a variety of delicious food options, and a whole lot of fabulousness, it’s shaping up to be an event you won’t want to miss! 🌈

Check out our latest blog for a list of what to expect at PrideFest 2024.

On Saturday, September 14th, get ready to celebrate love, diversity, and unity at one of the most vibrant events in Virginia—PrideFest!

09/04/2024

🏳️‍🌈 The OutRVA campaign of Richmond Region Tourism is the Presenting Sponsor of VA Pridefest! Their support allows Pridefest to stay FREE and open to everyone.

🏳️‍🌈 Also, please join us in wishing OutRVA a very happy 10th anniversary! OutRVA brings LGBTQ+ visitors to the Richmond region by promoting q***r events, dining, arts, and more!

09/04/2024

09/02/2024

08/30/2024

Burlesque Right Meow is amping up for the return of the RVA Burlesque Festival in 2025!

With an event of this size and caliber, they need your help to get there! They’ve got an amazing night of burlesque and variety entertainment at STRANGEWAYS BREWING to raise funds for the weekend long celebration of burlesque next year! https://bit.ly/3Z7MhKx.

We're amping up for the return of the RVA Burlesque Festival in 2025!

08/28/2024

VA Pride
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Get ready for VA Pridefest 2024, presented by Richmond Region Toruism’s OutRVA campaign, on Saturday, September 14 at the Bon Secours Training Center!!!

More than 130 vendors, food, fun and fabulousness are in store for you!

And, our Allianz Youth Pride Pavilion is back with fun for the entire family!

Stay tuned for more announcements coming soon! But here’s a tease: we have not one, not two, but THREE headlining acts for you!

https://bit.ly/4dY6dpr

08/26/2024

Kick off PRIDE WEEK with VA Pride and Black Pride RVA at the Richmond RAINBOW GALA! 😍

Come out for a night of colorful celebration, mesmerizing drag performances and a “Most Colorful Outfit” contest. There will be rainbow-themed cocktails, photographers to capture all your unforgettable moments, and contribute to the Charity Canned Food Drive for a chance to win prizes.

Visit VA Pride for tickets and more information!

08/23/2024

Looking for the perfect way to start your weekend? Look no further than Ashland Fourth Fridays! From 5 to 8 PM tonight, downtown Ashland transforms into a bustling hub of free entertainment, shopping, and community fun.

This month they are closing out their season with a pride theme event with vendors supplied by TransJam RVA Events, free banned books from Free to Read, and a free live concert by the Sweet Potatoes Music .

08/21/2024

"Color Theory: The Richmond Q***r Art Experience" is an art show and experience by and about the LGBTQ+ community.

Come out for a night of celebrating artists, live performances, libations, and interactive art installations.

This is a free, public event hosted at Art Works Richmond, benefiting Side by Side. 🌈

08/19/2024

Every Friday at 9pm, the Coalition Theater presents a selection of their house teams performing long form improv inspired by your suggestions.

This week features Street Jelly and The Movies! Get your 🎟️: https://bit.ly/4cw8NSK.

House Special: The Movies and Street Jelly

08/16/2024

This city isn't just about history and southern charm—it's bursting with glitter, glamour, and all things fierce. Whether you're strutting in your own stilettos or just looking for something fun to do, Richmond, Virginia, has a sensational drag scene. 👠📎

Get a list here at our latest blog:

Ready to sashay your way through some of the best drag performances? Grab your besties and your sassiest outfit, and let's dive into a taste of why Richmond’s drag shows are the talk of the town.

08/14/2024

Celebrate Richmond’s Endless Summer of Pride with a romp through the city’s LGBTQ+ scene past and present! Join Valentine Director Bill Martin and Beth Marschak, author of "Le***an and Gay Richmond", to explore the people, neighborhoods and events that shaped the gay, le***an and q***r community in Richmond over the decades.

Learn more and purchase your tickets at: thevalentine.org/event/lgbtq-richmond-bus-tour/

08/14/2024

See 10 fierce drag competitors face off for Mx. Manchester 2024!

One night jam-packed with sickening runways, jaw-dropping talent, and enough drag to fill your q***r cup all the way to the rim. 🎟️: https://bit.ly/3yzxBv9.

08/12/2024

You’ll find festive decorations, ornaments, lights, dinnerware, clothing, pet costumes, and more at Diversity Richmond’s “Christmas in July-ish” event going on now through August 25th!

Shop daily from 10am to 6pm

Shop early for your holiday favorites at Diversity RIchmond’s “Christmas in July-ish” event.

08/09/2024

Join the Big Gay Market —indoors and outdoors —at Diversity Richmond for their Big Gay Watermelon Fest & Market! 🌈🍉

Come out for a big gay slice of summer mixed with food, music, shopping, and of course fresh, cold watermelon.

08/07/2024

Come party this Friday at STRANGEWAYS BREWING!

Burlesque Right Meow 's Pours and Pasties is back with a brilliant lineup of performers. Prepare to be teased, pleased, amazed, and entertained! 📎:

Come out for an evening of burlesque and variety while enjoying unique and delicious beverages crafted by Strangeways.

08/05/2024

Rhizome Comedy is back at Cobra Cabana with Ryan Erwin Comedy this Friday!

Doors at 7:30 and show at 8:00PM. Get your tickets ahead of time or for $7 at the door! 🎟️:

Rhizome Comedy presents Comedy Spore, a traveling comedy show with big laughs!

08/02/2024

Unlockingrva

August is that you playa 💥
Check out what’s up next for us!

August 4 - Ate Oh 4 Celebration. Cost: FREE
Get ready to step into VMFA mobile museum, eat with Richmond Black Restaurant Experience food vendors, shop local businesses with The Art Seen and taste Hardywood Park Craft Brewery's exclusive Black is Beautiful beer.

August 14 - Cocktails & Choreo. Cost: $20 🕺🏽
This is our signature hip-hop dance class where you learn a full dance routine from instructors from Studio 4 Dance, LLC. All ages are welcome, but you must be 21+ to partake in the cocktail break 🥂

August 18 - Brunch on the Plaza. Cost: $25
Join us back at Kanawha Plaza where this month Dj Sir RJ and Juiceebub is setting the tone for the afternoon. Think family reunion meets backyard cookout 👏

August 24 - The Silent Party. Cost: $20
The concept is simple. Upon arrival, you will receive wireless headphones to fully tap into our ‘Silent Party’ DJ’s LIVE mixes. This month Dj Fonz x The Dj Hammer will be holding down the vibes!

Per usual you can head to unlockingrva.eventbrite.com for tickets OR click the link in our bio for more details.

SEE YOU SOON RVA!.

08/02/2024

Celebrate 10 years of OutRVA with an exclusive discount and pre-show reception for RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars Live!

We’re celebrating 10 years of OutRVA! Join us for an EXCLUSIVE pre-show reception before enjoying All Stars LIVE!

07/31/2024

Come out tomorrow for a night of laughs and great cocktails at Comedy Night with Reservoir Distillery at Coalition Theater!

Enjoy happy hour specials all night long—don’t miss out on the fun! 🍹🤣

07/29/2024

- Diversity Richmond
Come out for our mobile food pantry August 6th, 2024 hosted by Diversity Richmond and Atlantic Outreach Group at Diversity Richmond.
From 12:30-1:30pm we will be giving out food bags, pastries, clothing and more you don’t want to miss.
Make sure to come early- we will be serving until supplies run out
For all questions and inquiries contact
[email protected]

07/26/2024

He She Ze and We's annual Back to School LGBTQ+ Youth Empowerment event is a great way to kick off the school year!

Get a haircut, find a new outfit, pick up school supplies, and more! Make sure your loved ones are ready for the back to school season. ✏️📓

07/25/2024

TransJam RVA is turning 9 years old! To celebrate they are letting their hair down and partying with their pickles out!

Come and join them for all things Tangy, Sweet, and maybe a lil bit Spicy too! Get your 🎟️: https://bit.ly/3WiuxLP.

Dayum Jam is turning 9 years old!

07/23/2024

Get ready for VA Pridefest 2024, presented by Richmond Region Toruism’s OutRVA campaign, on Saturday, September 14 at the Bon Secours Training Center!!!

More than 130 vendors, food, fun and fabulousness are in store for you!

And, our Allianz Youth Pride Pavilion is back with fun for the entire family!

Stay tuned for more announcements coming soon! But here’s a tease: we have not one, not two, but THREE headlining acts for you!

Diversity Richmond
vapride.org

07/22/2024

Tumble outta bed and stumble to….the Virginia Repertory Theatre on Saturday, July 27 for Pride Night with Diversity Richmond and a performance of the hit musical, "9 to 5"! 🎤

The curtain rises at 7:00! Get your 🎟️: https://bit.ly/3Ly6seY.

Diversity Richmond is honored to partner with the Virginia Rep to celebrate the campy and hilarious production!

07/19/2024

Need to cool off during Hot Q***r Summer? TransJam RVA and Diversity Richmond have you covered. 🌈💧

Dive into an evening swim at Surreywood Swim Club! Exclusively enjoy two pools, the deck, volleyball, and more!

Proceeds benefit Diversity Richmondand their mission to support Richmond’s LGBTQ+ community.

RAIN DATE: AUGUST 4th

07/17/2024

Danae Hays is making her Richmond debut! 🎤

Equal parts ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic, Andy Samberg and Carole Burnett, Hays represent a fresh, new female voice in the comedy and music worlds.

Come out for a night you won't forget! Get your 🎟️:

Equal parts ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic, Andy Samberg and Carole Burnett, Danae Hays represent a fresh, new female voice in the comedy and music worlds.

07/15/2024

Black Pride RVA is back for their 7th year! 🏳️‍🌈
Kicking off this Thursday, mark your calendars, make your plans and spread the word!

Celebrate Black Pride in RVA!

07/13/2024

Come out tonight for a soulful celebration of all things samurai VMFA.

Hosted by Kelli Lemmon, with DJ Nobe on the spin, this evening of cross-cultural discovery features art, music, dancing, karaoke, and more. Get your 🎟️: https://bit.ly/4eRifCm.

Come out for a soulful celebration of all things samurai.

07/11/2024

Headlining the next Comedy Spore at Cobra Cabana is Rufat Agayev! You won't want to miss this traveling comedy show with big laughs. 🎤🤣

July 12, tickets $7 get yours here: https://bit.ly/3S1H6tu.

Rhizome Comedy presents Comedy Spore, a traveling comedy show with big laughs!