Happy January, Richmond. 🌸 If you’re anything like us, you’re ready to take on the New Year with new restaurants, winter wonder and some affordable post-holiday fun — and with all that excitement, you’re also looking for a variety of local events to attend. Read on for all the top events happening this month in the River City.

Note: COVID-19 protocols are changing rapidly to curb the spread of the Omicron variant in Richmond. Please make sure to check event listing pages + venue websites for the most up-to-date information, including health and safety protocols.

All month long

Lakeside Farmers Market | Saturdays + Wednesdays | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Sat., 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Wed. | 6110 Lakeside Ave. | This year-round market is located one block south of Lewis Ginter.

Saturday January 1 – Sunday January 2

Saturday, Jan. 1

New Year’s Day Yoga | Sat., Jan. 1 | 9 a.m. | Living Water Community Center, 1000 Westover Hills Blvd. | Come for Gentle Yoga at 9 or Flow Yoga at 10 a.m.

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Monday January 10 – Sunday January 16

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Different Paths to Freedom: Slavery and the American Revolution | Tues., Jan. 11 | 10 a.m. | Free, RSVP | This VMHC webinar is recommended for upper elementary kids and up. 📕

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BONSAI Workshop | Thurs., Jan. 13 | 6:30 p.m. | The Plant House, 2100 W. Cary St. #101 | $38

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Monday January 17 – Sunday January 23

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Thursday, Jan. 20

Who’s Bad: The Ultimate Michael Jackson Experience | 7 p.m. | Richmond Music Hall, 619 E. Main St. | $20 | A tribute to the king of pop. 🎤

Friday, Jan. 21

Indigo De Souza | Fri., Jan. 21 | Richmond Music Hall, 619 E. Main St. | $17 | Pop and lo-fi featuring Horse Jumper of Love and Friendship. 🎶

Air Plant Hoop Workshop | Fri., Jan. 21 | 6:30 p.m. | The Plant House, 2100 W. Cary St. #101 | $40

Triple Trail Challenge | Fri., Jan. 21-Sun., Jan. 23 | 7 a.m.-5 p.m. | Pocahontas State Park, Leakes Mill Park, James River Park | $60 | The challenge consists of three different dirt trails totaling 30.6 miles and 2,515 feet of climbing — you can walk, hike, or run.*

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Monday January 24 – Sunday January 30

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Saturday, Jan. 29

Jazz Night with Ayinde Williams | Sat., Jan. 29 | 8-11 p.m. | Gallery5, 200 W. Marshall St. | Free

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