Happy June, Richmond. ☀️ Summer is in session, the James is calling, and the weather is a rollercoaster. With all that excitement, you’re probably looking for fun local events to attend. Read on for all the top events happening this month in the River City.

All month long

Wed., June 1 - Sun., June 5

Wednesday, June 1

Thursday, June 2

Lord Nelson | Thurs., June 2 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Hardywood Park Craft Brewery, 2410 Ownby Ln. | A toe-tappin’ good time with the Blue Ridge rocker. 🍻

Friday, June 3

Saturday, June 4

Sunday, June 5

Mon., June 6 - Sun., June 12

Monday, June 6

Tuesday, June 7

Richmond International Film Festival | Tues., June 7-Sun., June 12 | Hours vary | $10+ | Explore 150+ films and movie events across the city, with guests coming from all over the globe.

Wednesday, June 8

Making History with LVA | Wed., June 8 | Online | Free, RSVP | Help the Library of Virginia reveal the Commonwealth’s history.

The Business and Legal Fundamentals of Today's Music Industry | Wed., June 8 | 5:30-8 p.m. | In Your Ear Studios, 1813 E. Broad St. | Free, RSVP | Entertainment execs Bernard Porter + Kirk T. Schroeder will talk about what it takes to succeed in today’s music marketplace.

Thursday, June 9

Friday, June 10

Fred Armisen: Comedy For Musicians But Everyone Is Welcome | Fri., June 10 | 8 p.m. | The comedian will be joined by Def Rain.

Saturday, June 11

Sunday, June 12

Mon., June 13 - Sun., June 19

Monday, June 13

Tuesday, June 14

Wednesday, June 15

Thursday, June 16

Friday, June 17

Freedom on Paper: An Exhibition of “Free Negro Registers” from the Virginia Untold Project | Fri., June 17 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Library of Virginia, 800 E. Broad St. | Free | Celebrate Juneteenth with this rare chance to view a selection of “Free Negro Registers.”

Saturday, June 18

Pride Run Richmond | Sat., June 18 | 7:30 a.m.-2 p.m. | Diversity Richmond, 1407 Sherwood Ave. | Walk or run the 5K and stick around for the party afterwards. 🌈

Sunday, June 19

Keg and Oyster Fest 2022 | Sun., June 19 | Hardywood West Creek, 820 Sanctuary Trail | Free entry | Celebrate all the great dads in your life with live music, multiple food trucks, plus the new release of the Oyster Stout + full spread by the Rappahannock Oyster Co.

Mon., June 20 - Sun., June 26

Monday, June 20

Tuesday, June 21

Dean Lewis | Tues., June 21 | 7:30 p.m. | $23+ | Join the “Sad Boi Winter Summer” tour with Forest Blakk.

Common Ground Virginia History Book Group: The Appalachian Trail | Tues., June 21 | Virtual | Free, RSVP | Author Philip D’Anieri will join for a Q+A on his nonfiction book.

Wednesday, June 22

Thursday, June 23

Friday, June 24

Saturday, June 25

Making History with LVA | Sat., June 25 | Virtual | Free, RSVP | Help the Library of Virginia reveal the Commonwealth’s history.

Sunday, June 26

Mon., June 27 - Thurs., June 30

Monday, June 27

Maymont Explorers | Mon., June 27-Fri., July 1 | 9:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. | Maymont Farm, 1001 Spottswood Rd. | $200 per camper, $168 for members | Rising 2nd and 3rd graders can learn and play through the Mansion, Grounds + Robins Nature Center through scavenger hunts and mysteries.

Tuesday, June 28

Wednesday, June 29

Thursday, June 30