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Concerts, lectures, exhibitions, festivals, readings and sporting events during the week of June 1 through June 8.
6/1/2023, 6 p.m.
Here’s some of what’s happening around Richmond this week. Take a look at this list before heading out. Stay safe!
June 1
The Richmond Shakespeare Festival returns to Agecroft Hall for its 24th year with “The School of Lies.” The comedy continues through June 25. Tickets are $15- $20.
Known for its authentic food and culture, The Richmond Greek Festival is back at the Saints Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Cathedral though June 4. The event starts at 11 a.m. and is free, but the food and items in the marketplace are for sale. Greekfestival.com
June 2
Zambian singer and songwriter Samoa The Great performs at Friday Cheers on Brown’s Island at 6 p.m. Kenneka Cook opens. Tickets are $10-$15. Venturerichmond.com
June 3
The annual “’80’s Was the Greatest” concert returns to Brown’s Island with a lot of groups popular in the 1990s such as Jeezy, Dru Hill and Marsha Ambrosius, along with Kool Moe Dee at 3 p.m. Tickets are $15-$150.
As part of Henrico County’s series of Juneteenth celebrations, a free block party will be held at Fairfield Middle School from 11 a.m to 1 p.m. The event will include food trucks, music and community resource vendors.
June 4
It’s the last performance of “Hadestown,” a Broadway musical based on ancient Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice, continues at the Altria Theater. Tickets are $26- $93.50, with performances at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m.
June 5
When comedian Kevin Hart’s “Reality Check” tour comes to the Altria Theater, you may be asked to check something – your phone. Leave it at home or in the car when the “device free” show starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are $79- $428.
June 7
Award-winning blues singer Johnny Rawls comes to the Tin Pan at 8 p.m. Tickets are $25.
June 8
Newport News native and New York Times best-selling author S.A. Cosby talks about his new book, “All The Sinners Bleed,” at Sam Miller’s at 7 p.m. Registration is required for this free event.
