The Seen’s March Event Guide: Hip-Hopera, Styles P, Comics, and more
March in Richmond is heavy with culture, music, and creativity. From Hip Hop showcases like Digital Detox and the Chester Skate Land Vinyl Show to Richmond Black Restaurant Week and Comic Arts Richmond, there’s something for everyone. Don’t miss A Hip-Hopera* blending classical strings with rap or rap legend Styles P closing out the month.
Somebody’s Momma once said, “Blossom like a flower in this fresh new hour.” Richmond is coming to life. The chill is leaving the air, and the days are getting longer. Immerse yourself in the culture of the city and get outside!
This March Event’s Calendar is dedicated to all the people who always say, “Man, there’s nothing to do in Richmond.”
Well, you can start by putting Your MF Phone Down with Richmond’s own Radio B as he headlines the Digital Detox Concert Series on March 7th at RVA Boombox. This is a no-cell-phones experience featuring sounds from Hip Hop Henry and live performances from Radio B himself, Troy, Fan Ran, Shonda, and Ronnie Luxe (check out our exclusive interview with her in our first printed edition dropping 3/16.)
And then we’re wrapping up March with Styles P!!! Let’s get high at Ember Music Hall on March 29th.
Here’s a look at what’s coming up on The Richmond Seen in February 2025:
3/7 | Digital Detox Concert: An immersive experience of Hip Hop and R&B featuring Radio B, Troy w/ Fan Ran, Ronnie Lux, and Shonda. Show starts at 8p. $15.
3/8 | Have You Seen The Nurse: This event, led by Tori Tucker, RN, PhD, includes an alumna sharing stories and insights on the significance of remembering the history of Jackson P. Burley H.S. Location Black History Museum. FREE.
3/8 | Chester Skate Land Vinyl Show: Catch Ducttape Jesus, along with Nickelus F, DJ Harrison, Ohbliv, GAWD & hernbean5150 for the sound of Richmond Hip Hop. Music starts at 8PM. $15
3/9 | Richmond Black Restaurant Week celebrates Black-owned restaurants, chefs, and food businesses while supporting local culinary talent and economic growth.
3/15 | Ready for the High: Last show in the city for a minute for T.R.I.G with Redd Handed, I Am I Collective, Ro$$etti, Ms Simone J and Rel Lyfe. Heavy heavy line up! Doors at 8PM. $20
3/22 | Comic Arts Richmond: Over 40 comic creators are coming together at Basic City Beer Co. for an indie comic book show. 12 – 5 PM. FREE.
3/22 | The Dirt Road Tour: Don’t miss The Dirt Road Tour with Pro Dillinger & friends, presented by Urban Gems. Show kicks off at 9 PM. $12
3/23 | A Hip-Hopera by La Primavera Strings: Hip Hop meets live strings with reimagined hits from Kendrick Lamar, Jay-Z, Rihanna, Ye, and more. Music starts at 6 PM & 8:30 PM. Tickets start at $25.
3/29 | Styles P at Ember Music Hall: The legendary, “can we have a good time and get high,” Styles P takes over Ember Music Hall. Doors at 9 PM. Tickets start at $28.
Honorable Mention:
If you’re looking for a sexy lil’ date night, Bolling Haxall is doing a big one for Richmond’s Beyhive with a candlelit concert starting at 8 p.m. on March 7th. Head over to their page for more upcoming concerts!
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Hip Hop Henry Kicks Off The Richmond Seen with freshPress.
Richmond's creative scene gets a new voice with The Richmond Seen—a quarterly zine spotlighting local artists and entrepreneurs.
Richmond is getting a new voice in print. The Richmond Seen is set to spotlight the city’s artists, creatives, and small business owners, with a quarterly zine highlighting influential figures from our community. Kicking things off is Richmond’s own Hip Hop Henry, featured in our inaugural edition.
Ahead of the full launch, freshPress serves as a preview of The Richmond Seen, offering collaboration between local creatives. The first issue features original artwork and design by Chris Smart (@theartofcjs), setting the tone for a visually rich and culturally immersive experience.
A portion of the proceeds from each issue of freshPress will go directly to the featured artist and a community organization of their choosing—ensuring that every purchase directly supports Richmond’s creative ecosystem.
🔥 Launch Event at Hot For Pizza 🍕
Join us at Hot For Pizza (@hotforpizzarichmond) on Thursday, February 20, to grab a limited copy of freshPress and learn more about Richmond’s newest independent publication.
Stay tuned for more details on the full launch of The Richmond Seen. Big shoutout to Hot For Pizza for supporting Richmond’s creative community!
The Scene Was Packed: freshPress Vol. 1 Launches with Energy & Support
Richmond Seen’s first print issue launch drew significant attendance, fostering excitement and connections within the local creative community. freshPress. is a quarterly magazine, highlighting creatives in Richmond.
It’s been a week since we released freshPress Vol. 1, and the excitement surrounding Richmond Seen’s inaugural print issue is still being felt. The launch event at Hot for Pizza was nothing short of electric — while we can’t say for sure if it was the most crowded it’s ever been, it was easily the most packed we’ve ever seen it. But this is a large part due to Hip Hop Henry.
The energy in the room was undeniable. Even those who weren’t initially aware of the release quickly caught on, showing love and support for what felt like a moment in Richmond’s creative scene, and for Hip Hop. The room was filled with familiar faces with artists and creatives who continue to shape the city’s culture. Silly Genius, CJ the Profit, Nikko and Earl from Chillalay, and Q from Carter Magazine all pulled up, while Melodic took over the 1s and 2s for a bit, setting the vibe.
The overwhelming support means everything, and we can’t thank everyone enough for making the first issue of freshPress feel like an event in itself. But this is just the beginning.
If you haven’t secured a copy yet, you can still find freshPress. at the Charged Up Flagship Store and Vinyl Conflict. If you run into any stock issues, hit us up, and we’ll make sure to get more copies out.
The Seen’s February Event Guide
How many times have you heard somebody say, “Yo, it ain’t SHIT to do in Richmond!”
How many times have you heard somebody say, “Yo, it ain’t SHIT to do in Richmond!”
Too many, right?
That very thought is what pushed us to create The Richmond Seen. We wanted to get out the house more and find our people — the ones who look like us, move like us, and love the same dope shit we do. We wanted to build a space where our community wasn’t just talked about but actually felt.
Richmond isn’t lacking in art, culture, or bomb creatives. It’s lacking in togetherness. The Richmond Seen is here to change that — to bring the people to the culture and the culture to the people.
Also, it’s February — but we BLACK 24/7/365. Keep an eye out for events marked with the BLACK FIST, highlighting the culture, legacy, and beauty of Black History Month.
Here’s a look at what’s coming up on The Richmond Seen in February 2025:
2/1 | Ruby Scoops blends twelve breakfast flavors into delicious ice cream, such as Crunch Berries (vegan), Bacon Pancake, Blueberry Muffins, and more. This is the 4th Annual Ice Cream for Breakfast.
2/1 | NVSTD presents the “Good Grief” album listening party at Charged Up. Enjoy a great vibe from 6 PM — 8 PM.
2/4 | Shockoe Sessions Live: Catch Kaay Taurus at Shockoe Sessions Live for an evening of Soul & R&B. 7:30 PM; $10.
2/7 | Flow Fridays Flow Fridays is a special First Friday event at Natogranix, featuring artist EanJae this month. 5 PM — 8 PM, Free
2/7 | Charged Up Three Year: Anniversary Celebrate Charged Up’s third anniversary with new merch, giveaways, live performances, and beat sets. 6 PM — 10 PM, Free
2/8 | Vybe Check: Live Music Show A live show presented by BUSU Creative Collective featuring some of Richmond’s most talented artists, including Ty Tha Artist, TRVP Star, and Aye Yillah. Free with RSVP.
2/13 | DuctTape Jesus at Richmond Music Hall Don’t miss DuctTape, Wabeya, Sweet Touch, and Sunstoney at Richmond Music Hall. Doors at 7 PM, $13. Tickets here.
2/15 | Ladies Night at Boombox A night of Hip-Hop featuring A Charda, BDM, Bigg Jazz, Ms Desi, and more, hosted by Lady Savage. Doors at 8 PM, $15. Tickets here.
2/18 | Brick by Brick — Elevate the Regality Join Gary Flowers, “The Ambassador of Jackson Ward,” for a dinner discussion on the significance of Jackson Ward. 5:30 PM, $50. Tickets here.
2/22 | ACAC Presents Dilla’s Deli: The All City Art Club hosts its annual celebration of good eats, classic beats, and all things Dilla. 5 PM, Free.
2/22 | Chandler’s RVA Send Off: The Richmond chapter of Chandler’s is closing, but they’re hosting one last show with O-Z, Lunch Special, TMA, and more. 8 PM, $15
2/22 | It’s About the Hustle: Black Americans & Labor: ArtSpace invites you to an exhibition featuring Franchell Mack Brown, representing the theme of Black Americans & Labor. Showings available until February 22. 10 AM — 5 PM, Free.
2/28 | Black AF: A Black Love Experience A celebration of Black culture, creativity, and community with Black artisans, women in wellness, chefs, and DJs. 4 PM — 9 PM, $5.55
You can catch us at a good amount of these, but we definitely pulling up to the Charged Up 3 Peat Anniversary at The Charged Up Flagship Store on Friday, February, 7 at 6p.
Get outside, show up, and be seen.
Richmond’s January Event Guide
As we step into 2025, and apparently this overnight snow, we at The Richmond Seen thought it was the perfect time to share a little more of our vision — and where we’re heading this year.
s we step into 2025, and apparently this overnight snow, we at The Richmond Seen thought it was the perfect time to share a little more of our vision — and where we’re heading this year.
The Richmond Seen is a digital (and soon-to-be print) newsletter focused on highlighting the voices and stories of independent artists and small business owners in Richmond. We’re dedicated to shining a light on the places and people you don’t hear about every day — hidden gems, under-the-radar spots, and local artists doing incredible things in the city. Through our upcoming exclusive, Fresh Press releases, we’ll be sharing their intimate stories directly with you.
This year, we’re making it a priority to be present — at events, in the community, and at every “Seen.” Richmond’s artists create such meaningful experiences, and we’re here to document, celebrate, and amplify their work.
Here’s a look at what’s coming up on The Richmond Seen in January 2025:
1/11 | Southside Contemporary Art Gallery presents the “Keep it 1000” group exhibition through January 11th, closing night. (check the page for times). All art $1000 or less. Payment plans available.
1/18 | The Celebration of Black Music in Film, presented by the Richmond Symphony, takes place on January 18th at 8PM at the Dominion Energy Center, featuring performances by Butcher Brown, Michael Millions, and Chance Fischer.
1/18 | Southpaw Battle Coalition kicks off its Richmond Battle Raps on January 18th at RVA Boombox at 5PM. The line-up is intense. $30 tickets here.
1/19 | SwapMeet RVA returns at the Dewey Gottwald Center on January 19th from 11AM to 5PM. Find some incredible vintage pieces. $5 entry here.
1/22 | Shae La Soul hosts Shae La Links with Control the Room on January 22nd from 7:30 to 9:30 PM. $10 price includes a painting canvas, food and discounted drink. Tickets here.
1/26 | Poetry Grand Slam hits The Writer’s Den on January 26th at 8PM, hosted at Studio Two Three. 10 incredible poets on stage. Tickets here.
And don’t forget to catch Richmond’s own Hip Hop Henry — every Thursday until 2 AM at Hot for Pizza, your late-night neighborhood spot for good vibes, music and eats.