Happy February, Richmond. 💕 If you’re anything like us, you’re pumped about college basketball, new local businesses + the end of winter — and with all that excitement, you’re also looking for fun local events to attend. Read on for all the top events happening this month in the River City.

All month long

A Doll’s House, Part 2 | Opens Feb. 4 | Times vary | November Theatre, Marjorie Arenstein Stage | The riveting sequel to Henrik Ibsen’s “A Doll’s House” from Virginia Repertory Theatre. 🎭

Lakeside Farmers Market | Every Saturday | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | 6110 Lakeside Ave. | This year-round market is located one block south of Lewis Ginter.

Tuesday, Feb. 1 - Sunday February 6

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Drake Night | Sat., Feb. 5 | The Broadberry | $15+ | Hold on, we’re going to The Broadberry for a night of Drake sets by Markus Gold + DJ Ron P.

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Monday, February 7 - Sunday, February 13

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Research Stories from Virginia Untold: The African American Narrative | Wed., Feb. 9 | 7 p.m. | Virtual | Free, RSVP | Learn more about the digital project that provides access to records of enslaved and free Black people in the Library of Virginia collections.

Thursday, Feb. 10

Marielle Kraft | Thurs., Feb. 10 | Richmond Music Hall, | $10 | The Nashville-based indie-pop songwriter will perform with Skout + Margox. 🎸

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Valentine’s Richmond Makers Market | Sat., Feb. 12 | 12-6 p.m. | Basic City Beer Co., 212 W. 6th St. | Find something you love at this pup-friendly, indoor-outdoor market.

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Monday, February 14 - Sunday, February 20

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Saturday, Feb. 19

Plant Party: At-home Culinary Mushrooms | Sat., Feb. 19 | Gallery5, 200 W. Marshall St. | $35+ | Get a crash course in tupperware mycology. 🍄

RPL Local Authors: James Harris | Sat., Feb. 19 | 12-3 p.m. | RPL Main Branch, 101 E. Franklin St. | Harris will talk about his mental health advocacy work + sign copies of his book, “Man Just Express Yourself.” 📚

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Monday, February 21 - Sunday, February 27

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Weinstein Author Series: Gregory Samantha Rosenthal | Thurs., Feb. 24 | 6 p.m. | Library of Virginia, 800 E. Broad St. | Free, RSVP | Join in-person or online to hear the history professor discuss their book, “Living Queer History: Rememberance and Belonging in a Southern City.” 📚

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