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Herculicia t1_je9p8y8 wrote

Sat / No Fooling Day Party: Broken Beat Lounge Soundsystem @ Hofheimer Bldg / 2p - 8p

Established in Richmond during the late 90's, Broken Beat Lounge Sound System has been creating magical get-downs ever since. All thanks to the deep, consistent vibe and hang loose attitude curated by founders. Our attendees have come to expect eclectic beats, ambient soundscapes and all that funky jazz. And this time, it is at a dope rooftop bar... DJs adm and Ebben Flow will not be fooling around, but you are gladly welcome to do so!

The event is Free. But, if you join the VIP Guest List below and receive a complimentary drink! Choose from a chocolate-covered raspberry flavored April Fool's cocktail - "That Foolishness" or a Silver Gate Vineyards Sparkling White Wine.

The cocktail, "That Foolishness", is a. chocolate-covered raspberry cocktail has a sweet and fruity flavor with Raspberry Schnapps, Belle Isle Strawberry Matcha, Amaretto, then topped with soda.

Guest List Link: https://forms.gle/S5kDPwcHHD9Guhqb9

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Poop_Dollar_McGee t1_je9p2oz wrote

This place is the worst. We had a super terrible experience there for dinner one night. Bad food, bad service, and very expensive. My friend wrote a negative review and they immediately contacted her to refund her and give her a gift card IF she took her review down. I tell everyone I know to skip going there for dinner.

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moomoomilktank t1_je9p0qn wrote

It would only be poor people affected by what your talking about anyway. They only people who can afford to live in the city anymore need to be able to pay 700+ a month with roommates to even exist, so anyone who makes less is pushed out of the city, where access to public transportation is terrible. So yeah its a fucking awful idea. Rich people will hire driving tutors for their kids

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Herculicia t1_je9of3e wrote

Sun / $5 Beginner Hustle/Disco Class @ The Dance Space / 6p - 7p / $5 - $10

$5/person - Lesson Only Sun, 6-7pm
Walk-in, no reservation required

$10/person - Lesson & Sunday Dance Combo Sun, 6-9pm
Walk-in, no reservation required

Dance partners and prior dance experience are NOT REQUIRED for this class. This is NOT a series, start/stop anytime. Singles, couples and same-sex couples are welcome!

The class is held every Sunday night at 6pm. This schedule is designed to teach the basic Ballroom/Latin/Swing dances that you will need for attending "Ballroom" events in the Central Virginia area. The class covers a different dance each week. It teaches skills that will make you and your dance partner shine on any dance floor in Richmond!

For details see: http://www.thedancespace.com

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Herculicia t1_je9ntao wrote

Sat / April Fools Day Comedy Show @ North Side Grille / 8:30p

No Joke! Come see some of the best comedians in Virginia for free at Northside Grille! Enjoy dinner and a show! Seats go fast so show up early or call to reserve a table. The lineup this month is Mariea Terrell, Katherine Michael, Cale Moore, DeVon Simmons and is hosted by Leila Youmans.

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Herculicia t1_je9nlp9 wrote

Sat / Game of Jokes, Open Mic Comedy Battle at Castleburg / 7:30p - 10p

Welcome to Game of Jokes , held the 1st Saturday of each month, only at Castleburg Brewery and Taproom. Your host Mike Engle, will lead us through this Comedy Battle Royale, where comedians battle for more stage time.
Come early and enjoy a Grilled Cheese Sandwich from the Castle Cafe, paired with a delicious Castleburg brew.
(Mike's Spring time rec is Murderhole Mango)

Your headliners for this show are Charlie Waring and Tyler Wood all the way from Raleigh, NC!

Open Mic spots are 5 minutes each. Comics will be put in brackets, and voted on by the audience, and your headliners. Those that win, get to come back up, and give us 5 more minutes of their best material to entertain the crowd.

Sign-ups for the open mic begin on Saturday, March 25th, 2023 via the Google Form at linktree.com/gameofjokes. I only have 12 five-minute spots to give away and they go fast. Once the Google Form is closed, signups are full. If you participated in last month's Game of Jokes, please do not sign-up so that we can give as many different open micers a chance to take the stage as possible.

**RSVPing to this event via Eventbrite does not sign you up for the open mic!!! THE ONLY WAY TO SIGN UP IS THE INSTRUCTIONS ABOVE!**

Grab a beer and a great seat at 7:30pm
Show starts at 8pm on Saturday, April 1st!

**THIS IS ADULT ENTERTAINMENT THAT IS NOT APPROPRIATE FOR CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 21**

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Herculicia t1_je9nerp wrote

Sat / Civil War & Emancipation Day (CWED) @ American Civil War Museum / 10a - 4:30p

ACWM Members & Virginia Students and Educators may attend all events and activities for FREE.

Civil War & Emancipation Day consists of cultural & tourism organizations, museums, historic sites, national parks, & educational institutions in RVA collaborating to create programs + activities that explore the Civil War, slavery, and emancipation.

Civil War & Emancipation Day (or, CWED) is a commemorative day marking the history & impact of the Civil War and the end of slavery in Richmond. This annual, collaborative community-wide effort commemorates the anniversaries of key 1865 events:

THE CONFEDERATE EVACUATION OF RICHMOND (APRIL 2)

THE EMANCIPATION OF ENSLAVED RICHMONDERS & THE ARRIVAL OF US TROOPS (APRIL 3)

ABRAHAM LINCOLN’S TOUR OF THE CITY (APRIL 4)

View all of our CWED Programs & Events + Register: https://acwm.org/cwed23/

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cdombroski t1_je9mpuk wrote

To my understanding, food costs are one of the smallest expenses in running a restaurant. Most of the expense comes from rent/equipment and salary. It's part of the reason portion sizes are so large: it doesn't cost much to give you more food, and it helps justify the higher prices needed to cover the larger expenses

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Herculicia t1_je9m85h wrote

Sat / April Fools' Day Mischief & Music Fest @ Main Line Brewery / 1p - 5p / $10

Join us for an April Fools’ Day celebration like no other! Our Mischief & Music Fest will feature three incredible bands (The Taters, Indira & Guppy Jo, and the Sweet Potatoes), delicious food, refreshing beverages, and plenty of fun activities. We’ll have a joke competition to test your comedy chops, a rock-paper-scissors tournament to prove your skills, and much more. Plus, all donations will benefit the autistic community, so you can have fun while supporting a great cause. Don’t miss out on this one-of-a-kind event—we can’t wait to see you!

For sponsorship information, e-mail emily.pollack@cahumanservices.org

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bkemp1984Part2 t1_je9m40o wrote

Why waste food just so I can say a restaurant served me what they should for someone in a "first-world country"? I'd rather sides not be as expensive, obviously, but why spend more money and create waste (or feel like shit for stuffing myself) when I can just not order it. Plenty of places solve this problem with small and large sides, as the smalls are usually reasonable.

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Herculicia t1_je9m1st wrote

Sun / The Fall of Richmond @ Gallery 5 / 7p / Free

Join Classical Revolution's 2022 Featured composer, Curt Sydnor, for the public premiere of the chamber symphony, The Fall of Richmond.

The Fall of Richmond evokes the turmoil and exultation which overtook Richmond on April 2-4,1865 as Confederate forces burned and abandoned the city. Composed in Richmond during the protests of 2020, the work is an ode to the US Colored Troops regiment which led the march into Richmond, to President Lincoln’s famous visit the following day, and to the concurrent liberation of Richmond’s enslaved population.

Gallery 5’s stage backdrop and historic walls will be illuminated with projections of Richmond’s ruins (as photographed by Matthew Brady and others) to create an immersive musical-historical environment. Conductor Naima Burrs will lead the nine-piece ensemble comprised of Richmond’s finest classical musicians, including members of the Virginia Symphony Orchestra. The program will also include premiers of Sydnor’s Chaconne for violin, bass, and piano and a song setting for chamber ensemble featuring Laura Ann Singh.

For Virginia music lovers, this one-time event is not to be missed.

The event is FREE and open to all ages! Donations encouraged.

Doors open at 6:40, music starts at 7:00pm.

We hope to see you there!

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Herculicia t1_je9lpz2 wrote

Sat / Classes at The 2023 RVA Burlesque Festival @ Robinson Theater Community Arts Center

The 2023 RVA Burlesque Festival is excited to host a variety of classes from this year's featured performers! This is a fabulous opportunity to learn from these very talented teachers during the festival weekend!
All classes take place at Robinson Theater on Saturday, April 1st. Time and cost specified within each description.
Register at https://rvaburlesquefestival.ticketspice.com/2023-rva...
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Messy On The Inside: Costuming Tips with Bearcat Betty
11AM-Noon
$20
You don’t need to be an expert seamstress to have fabulous costumes. Break outside of the pattern and embrace the art of creating in ways you don’t learn in a standard sewing class! This lecture class will cover costuming techniques for performers looking to enhance the function and quality of their stage costumes.
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Body Isolation for Burlesque Dancers with Zetta Laveau
Noon-1PM
$20
Learn the power of body isolation to elevate some of the classic moves of burlesque like bumps, grinds and shimmies. This is a beginner friendly class including a warmup that will help you experiment with different types of isolation and learn some tips & tricks, leading to a choreography where we’ll put isolation and coordination into practice.
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Heels for Queens 2.0 with Twinky Boots
1-2PM
$20
Learn a fun, flirty dance class for all levels to help those who need a little more confidence in heels or just want to be their sassiest selves in them. Bring heels you can walk and dance in. Knee pads or long pants to protect your knees are encouraged as there will be moments going to the floor.
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Silk Veil Basics with Dulce D'jour
2-3PM
$25
What's the difference between a weighted and unweighted veil? Which size is best for me? How do I hold this thing? All these questions and more will be answered by bellydancer turned burlesquer Dulce D'jour! Students will learn a variety of tricks and flourishes along with combinations to help connect new movements together.
No veil? No problem! Veils provided and for sale.

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