Happy May, Richmond. 🌸 We're ready for those flowers that April promised, the return of patio weather, live music, festivals + spring sports too. Read on for all the top events happening this month in the River City.

All month long

Sun., May 1

Sunday, May 1

Pedal Through Petals | Sun., May 1 | 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | Maymont Carriage Lawn | Bring your bike, water, and helmet + stay for the silent auction after the ride. 🚲

Mon., May 2 - Sun., May 8

Monday, May 2

Tuesday, May 3

Wednesday, May 4

Thursday, May 5

PUP | Thurs., May 5 | 7:30 p.m. | The National | $23+ | The rockers will play with Pinkshift and Sheer Mag. 🎵

Friday, May 6

Saturday, May 7

Sunday, May 8

Mon., May 9 - Sun., May 15

Monday, May 9

Tuesday, May 10

Wednesday, May 11

Thursday, May 12

Friday, May 13

Ann Beretta, Talk Me Off, ShotClock, Orphan Riot | Fri.,May 13 | 7 p.m. | Richmond Music Hall, 619 E. Main St. | A night of rock, punk, and alt-indie. 🎶

Saturday, May 14

Sunday, May 15

Mon., May 16 - Sun., May 22

Monday, May 16

Tuesday, May 17

Wednesday, May 18

Idle Threat | Wed., May 18 | Richmond Music Hall, 619 E. Main St. | $10 | Make Sure, Distend, Followship, and Artusha will join this Nashville-based rock band. 🎶

Thursday, May 19

Friday, May 20

Saturday, May 21

Sunday, May 22

Mon., May 23 - Sun., May 29

Monday, May 23

Tuesday, May 24

Wednesday, May 25

Thursday, May 26

Friday, May 27

Richmond Open | Fri., May 27-Sun., May 29 | Starts at 9 a.m. | Greater Richmond Convention Center | $10 Floor Pass | The first ever tabletop gaming convention in the River City, featuring tournaments for several board games with players from across the country.

Saturday, May 28

Sunday, May 29

Mon., May 30 - Tues., May 31

Monday, May 30

Tuesday, May 31

Elevated Grilling: Looking Beyond the Burger | Tues., May 31 | 6 p.m. | Publix Aprons Cooking School at Nuckols Place, 5400 Wyndham Forest Drive | Try out new + flavorful recipes including chicken, fish, and steaks with sides.