Happy November, Richmond. 🧡 If you’re anything like us, you’re prepping for the holiday season, celebrating that college basketball is back + looking for all the heated patios to cozy up on. Winter is on the horizon — 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

Blythe King: Future Ancestors | Fri., Nov. 5-Sat., Nov. 27 | All day | Eric Schindler Gallery, 2305 E. Broad St. | An exhibit merging past, present, and future through mixed media + collage.

Lakeside Farmers Market | Saturdays + Wednesdays | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Sat., 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Wed. | 6110 Lakeside Ave. | The market is also hosting a Howl-o-ween Bash tonight from 5-9 p.m.

Monday November 1 – Sunday November 7

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Friday, Nov. 5

Craftsmen’s Classic Art & Craft Festival | Fri., Nov. 5-Sat., Nov. 7 | Richmond Raceway | $7+ | You’ve got 3 days to explore one of the top 100 craft shows in the country.

Listen for the Hook: Perfecting the First 5 Minutes of Your Podcast | Fri., Nov. 5 | 6 p.m. | Institute for Contemporary Art | VCU grad + award-winning podcaster Saidu Tejan-Thomas Jr. discusses how to make your audio projects shine. 🎙

Saturday, Nov. 6

Tea & Cupcake Social: An Afternoon Tea with a Twist | Sat., Nov. 6 | 2-5 p.m. | The Well Art Gallery, 1309 Hull St. | $30+ | Break out your favorite fits to win the “Best Dressed” or “Best Hat” contests at this event with Savory Blends Tea Co. + Sassy Chef's Kitchen.

Ballpark Warming Party | Sat., Nov. 6 | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | The Diamond | Join the Flying Squirrels + Puritan Cleaners in donating a new or gently-used jacket to Coats for Kids.

Walk to End Alzheimer’s 2021 | Sat., Nov. 6 | 9 a.m. | The Crossings at Bon Air, 9100 Bon Air Crossings Dr. | Be a part of a walking team to support the world’s largest event raising funds for Alzheimer’s care.

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Monday November 8 – Sunday November 14

Monday, Nov. 8

RVA Bachata 4th Anniversary Party | 5-9 p.m. | Sandman Comedy Club, 401 Grace St. | $5 | A gala celebrating where the bachata nights all began.

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Walmart Health & Fitness Expo | Thurs., Nov. 11-Fri., Nov. 12 | Richmond Raceway | $30+ | Pick up your race day gear for the VCUHealth Richmond Marathon.

Friday, Nov. 12

Take Me Out: 2000’s Indie Dance Party | Fri., Nov. 12 | 9 p.m. | The Canal Club,1545 E Cary St | Take us to your best friend’s house — and then to the Canal Club for this dance party.

Saturday, Nov. 13

VCUHealth Richmond Marathon | Sat., Nov. 13 | E Grace St & N 5th St | $130 | You can also sign up for a half marathon or 8k.

Sunday, Nov. 14

Tre’ Smith | 3 p.m. | Main Line Brewery, 1603 Ownby Lane | Free | Get your Sunday funday jam on and come out and see Tre’ Smith + Mell’s Kitchen food truck.

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Holiday Movie Tuesday: Bad Santa [Unrated] | Tues., Nov. 16 | Starr Hill Beer Hall & Rooftop, 3406 W. Leigh St. | Watch a movie + play drag bingo during happy hour.

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Saturday, Nov. 20

Bourbon Caliente GBS + Session GBS Release | 12-10 p.m. | Hardywood Park Craft Brewery, 2410 Ownby Ln. | Free Entry | Try this cinnamon + ancho chiles spiced beer.

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Friday, Nov. 26

Merry & Bright Holiday Shop-Crawl | Fri., Nov. 26-Sat., Dec. 4 | Multiple locations | Free entry | If you visit all five boutiques during the event you get a free treat.

Saturday, Nov. 27

Stony Point Sip & Shop | Sat., Nov. 27 | 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | Stony Fashion Park | Check out soaps, perfumes, art + more local businesses with a glass of wine.

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Tuesday, Nov. 30

Holiday Movie Tuesday: Home Alone 2 | Tues. Nov. 30 | 7 p.m. | Starr Hill Beer Hall & Rooftop, 3406 W. Leigh St. | Catch this holiday classic on the rooftop with movie snacks and beer.