Entertainment & Recreation in Richmond

The National

Find touring and local live music in a historic Broad Street concert venue.

Choose a show, then check tickets, age restrictions and entry policies.

River City Roll

Plan bowling, a meal or live music at the Myers Street venue, with dog-friendly outdoor dining on Tommie’s Patio.

Dogs are welcome on the outdoor patio; check current patio availability and pet rules. Check lane booking and the current age policy; later evening visits are 21+.

The Byrd Theatre

See a film in Carytown’s historic movie palace, with its original Mighty Wurlitzer organ.

Check film listings and buy tickets through the theatre; the organ plays before most screenings.

Richmond Funny Bone Comedy Club

See touring stand-up comedians at the Short Pump comedy club.

Generally 21+ with photo ID; check your show’s age policy, tickets and seating details before booking.

Patterson Golf Park

Play outdoor miniature golf or practice your swing at the driving range.

Check current opening hours and conditions before heading out.

SkateNation Plus

Go ice skating, try laser tag or visit the arcade at the Short Pump rink.

Check the public skating schedule and activity availability before visiting.

Altria Theater

Plan a night out for a Broadway production, concert, comedy show or other performance.

Choose a performance, then check tickets, parking and entry policies.

Perkinson Center for the Arts & Education

Explore theater, concerts, gallery exhibitions and art classes in Chester.

Check performance tickets, class registration and gallery visiting details.

Kindred Spirit Brewing — West Creek

Try locally brewed beer at a Goochland taproom with outdoor deck seating, food service and live music.

Check the current tap list, kitchen hours, live-music calendar and deck access; outdoor spaces can be reserved for private events.

Hardywood — West Creek

Visit the West Creek taproom for craft beer, food and live music, with outdoor seating on the patio and in the beer garden.

Check the brewery’s calendar for live music and its current food options.

Bogey’s Sports Park

Choose miniature golf, the driving range or batting cages at this outdoor sports park.

Check the park’s current hours and attraction details before visiting.

The Park RVA

Try duckpin bowling, indoor mini golf, arcade games or karaoke, with food and drinks in one venue.

Check the current age policy before a family visit; some late evening hours are 21+.

Regal Westchester Commons

Choose a film at the movie theatre in Westchester Commons.

Check current film listings, age ratings and tickets on Regal’s website.

Movieland at Boulevard Square

Choose a film at the cinema on Arthur Ashe Boulevard.

Check current film listings, age ratings and tickets on the theatre’s website.

Rare Olde Times

Find Irish pub food, drinks and live performances at this Patterson Avenue pub.

Check the performance listings and reservation availability before visiting.

The Tin Pan

Pair a live music performance with dinner at this West End listening room.

Check show tickets, seating and dining details at the venue’s website.

Révéler

Listen to jazz, soul and roots music at this Carytown venue.

Check the current calendar, tickets and the age policy for your chosen performance.

Coalition Theater

See improv, sketch and stand-up comedy at this Downtown Richmond theater.

Check show details, tickets and audience guidance before booking.

The Broadberry

See local and touring bands at the West Broad Street music venue.

Check each show’s age policy and tickets. The promoter’s wider listings include other venues.

Dominion Energy Center

Find concerts, ballet, opera, comedy and other performances in Downtown Richmond.

Check tickets and the performance space; the center has several theaters and halls.

Hotel Greene

Play indoor mini golf through rooms inspired by an old European hotel.

21+ after 5 p.m., with ID required. Check walk-in and brunch reservation details.

K1 Speed Richmond

Race electric go-karts on an indoor track, with separate junior and adult sessions.

Check height requirements, waivers and availability. Junior and adult karts race separately.

Peak Experiences — Richmond

Try indoor rock climbing and bouldering at the Overbrook Road gym.

Check first-visit instruction, waivers and equipment needs. Choose the Richmond location.

Richmond Raceway

Plan a race-day visit using the speedway’s official event and ticket listings.

Check the event date, tickets, parking and entry policies before heading to the track.

University of Richmond Sports — West End Campus

Find Spiders home sports on the West End campus, with the Robins Center as your starting point.

The campus location shown is the Robins Center. Check the sport, home/away status and venue before visiting.

VCU Sports — Monroe Park Campus

Choose a Rams home game, using the Siegel Center on VCU’s Monroe Park campus as your starting point.

The campus location shown is the Siegel Center. Home sports also use other venues; check the sport, venue and home/away status.

Virginia Rep — November Theatre

See plays and musicals at Virginia Rep’s Downtown Richmond theater.

Check tickets and audience guidance for the production. This card is for November Theatre, not Hanover Tavern.

Richmond Kickers — City Stadium

Watch Richmond Kickers home soccer matches at City Stadium.

Choose a home match at City Stadium; the official schedule also includes away matches. Check tickets and matchday details.

Windy Hill Golf Course & Sports Complex

Choose golf, practice at the driving range, or take a turn on the outdoor go-kart track.

Check current attraction hours, weather closures and go-kart requirements before visiting.

Ironbridge Sports Park

Play outdoor mini golf or practice your swing at the driving range and batting cages.

Check current attraction availability, hours and weather conditions before heading out.

Monster Mini Golf — Tuckahoe

Play glow-in-the-dark indoor mini golf, then try the arcade or mini bowling.

Check admission and attraction options. The operator lists suite K220 at Regency; use its directions for the entrance.

Great Big Game Show Richmond

Compete with friends in a live-hosted game show with trivia, strategy and quick challenges.

Book a session and check group size and age guidance before visiting.

Henrico Theatre

Catch a movie or live performance in Highland Springs’ restored Art Deco theater.

Visits follow the movie and performance schedule. Check tickets, film ratings and show times; live shows have separate admission.

Hanover Tavern

See a theatre performance, dine at the restaurant or explore the museum and historic rooms at Hanover Tavern.

Check theatre tickets, restaurant reservations and museum-tour availability before visiting. Historic tours have an admission charge; guided tours require advance booking.

Ashland Theatre

See a film, live music or a special performance at Ashland’s nonprofit theater.

Check the current program, ticket availability and film ratings. The box office opens before scheduled events.

The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen

Explore changing gallery exhibitions, catch a performance or book a creative class at Glen Allen’s cultural arts center.

Gallery admission is free; performances and classes may have fees. Check gallery hours, show tickets and class registration.

Fonticello Park

Enjoy neighborhood playtime at the playground or practice at the community skatepark in Southside.

Check current park information and skatepark etiquette. Bring appropriate protective equipment; proposed expansions are separate from existing facilities.

• Playgrounds

Swift Creek Mill Theatre

See professional live theater in a historic gristmill for a distinctive evening out in Chesterfield.

Book tickets for a scheduled performance. Check the show’s audience guidance; pre-show dining is a separate option.

Ashland Skateland

Roll around an indoor skating rink with family or friends at a public skating session in Ashland.

Check current public-session times, admission and skate-rental options. Private party bookings are separate from public skating.

Goochland Drive-In Theater

Make a movie night different by watching a scheduled screening under the stars at Goochland’s drive-in theater.

Check current screenings, ticket arrangements, arrival guidance and film ratings. Outdoor showings depend on the schedule and weather.

Unplugged Games Cafe

Choose a board game from the library, settle in with food or drinks and ask staff to help you learn something new.

Check current game-pass charges and table availability. Food and drinks are separate from the game pass.

Gnome & Raven

Solve puzzles together in a fantasy-themed escape-room adventure at Stony Point Fashion Park.

Reserve a session and check age and sensory guidance. Children under 13 need an adult in the room; private experiences have a four-person minimum charge.

Richmond Pinball Collective

Try a roomful of pinball machines at a nonprofit club that welcomes first-time players and experienced competitors.

Guest passes are paid and limited to three visits per person per year; regular visits require membership. Check public hours and tournament arrangements.

Mission Laser RVA

Team up for indoor laser tag at a family-owned arena off Midlothian Turnpike.

Check public-session availability, admission, age and equipment guidance, and waiver requirements before visiting.

Pouncey Tract Park

Play pickleball, explore park paths or bring children to an inclusive playground at this western Henrico park.

Check current court access and park hours. Bring appropriate equipment for pickleball; reserved facilities have separate arrangements.

• Walks & Hikes
• Playgrounds

Belmont Golf Course

Choose a round on the main course, the Little Bell short course or the Ringer putting course at a public golf venue operated by First Tee.

Check tee times, course charges, equipment options and current access to the short course and putting course.

Gallery5

Discover art exhibitions, live music and community programs inside a former Jackson Ward firehouse.

Check the current calendar and gallery opening times. Performances may require paid tickets; other visits may need an appointment.

Industrial Taphouse — Ashland

Find American food, weekend brunch, outdoor patio seating and scheduled live music at a locally owned Hanover restaurant.

Check the current menu, brunch service and music calendar. Seating is first come, first served; this listing is for Leadbetter Road, separate from the West location.

Triangle Rock Club — Richmond

Try indoor rock climbing and bouldering at a Richmond-area climbing gym with options for adults and young climbers.

First visits require a waiver and orientation. Check pass and equipment charges and the age rules for your chosen activity; some guided sessions are adult-only.

Sky Zone — Short Pump

Jump on indoor trampolines, try dodgeball and explore a large slide at an active recreation park in Short Pump.

Check tickets, waivers, attraction rules and current availability before visiting. Admission is charged; this listing does not guarantee every attraction is operating.

The Kitchen Classroom

Try hands-on cooking classes, date night cooking classes, knife skills or cocktail classes at a local indoor culinary studio.

Choose a class and reserve through the current operator calendar. Check age requirements, dietary arrangements and availability for the selected class.

River City Escape Room

Solve puzzles and follow clues through themed indoor escape rooms with friends, family or a small group.

Check room age recommendations, physical requirements and available time slots before booking. Advance reservations are recommended.

Draftcade — Richmond

Play classic arcade games and pinball, and enjoy drinks at an indoor arcade bar in Short Pump Town Center.

Check Richmond admission and current game availability. Under-16s must be accompanied by an adult; the Richmond location is 21 and over after 7 p.m.

CSz Richmond Theater

Watch live improv comedy and ComedySportz shows, or take improv classes and workshops at Richmond’s nonprofit comedy theater.

Book through the current show or class listings. ComedySportz shows are family-friendly; other and late-night shows may include mature content. Check the audience guidance for your chosen show.

Richmond Ice Zone

Go indoor ice skating during public sessions, rent skates or explore skating lessons at the Johnston Willis Drive rink.

Check the current public-skating schedule, admission and skate-rental details. The rink is also used for lessons and hockey, so public access depends on the session.

Uptown Alley — Richmond

Go indoor bowling, try arcade games or watch sports at the Brad McNeer Parkway entertainment venue, with food, drinks and scheduled live music.

Check lane availability, bowling and arcade charges, and current show listings before visiting. The Rotunda lounge is 21+; check age rules for your planned visit.