The voices of Black artists take center stage this season at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, where the collection of Kasseem Dean, known as Swizz Beatz, and Alicia Keys, comes to life in “Giants.”

AfroFest RVA returns for its sixth annual celebration of African culture on Saturday, Sept. 6, from noon to 7 p.m. at Pine Camp Cultural Arts & Community Center.

Richmond’s Black community came together for the BLK RVA Awards. This year’s theme, “Proud Voices,” highlighted the leaders and stories that define the region.

Young musicians from Richmond Public Schools will share the stage with Grammy-nominated artists Sept. 27 as the RVA East End Festival returns to Chimborazo Park to support arts programs in the East End.

The Richmond Folk Festival has added 10 more artists to its lineup for this year’s event, set for Oct. 10-12 along downtown Richmond’s riverfront.

Richmond Triangle Players’ production of “A Strange Loop” led this year’s Richmond Theatre Community Circle Artsies nominations with multiple nods across musical, direction, performance and design categories.

Dream Entertainment will host its 19th annual Southern Soul Celebration on Saturday, Aug. 23 at Mr. B’s Park in Woodford.

The 34th annual Down Home Family Reunion filled the day with music, dance and storytelling as performers and community members came together to celebrate heritage and culture.

Richmond Ballet will launch its 2025-26 season next month with “Piensa en Mí” (“Think of Me”), a new work by artistic director Ma Cong inspired by the life and art of Mexican painter Frida Kahlo.

Radio One Richmond’s stations will host their annual Prep for Success Back to School Bash on Saturday, Aug. 16, offering free school supplies, haircuts and family resources to help students prepare for the 2025-26 academic year.

Three Richmond artists will showcase their new musical about a Virginia slave rebellion at a behind-the-scenes preview event next week.

Thousands gathered at Dorey Park on Tuesday, Aug. 5, for the 42nd Annual National Night Out, organized by Hope Givers USA and Speaking Spirit Ministries.

The 34th Down Home Family Reunion will bring a full day of music, dance, storytelling, food, shopping and cultural enrichment to downtown Richmond on Saturday, Aug. 16.

Two new exhibitions at the Branch Museum of Design in Richmond showcase striking contrasts in motorcycle design — from gritty, one-of-a-kind builds to sleek, stylish scooters.

Richmond’s 804 Day returns to Shockoe Bottom on Saturday, Aug. 2, bringing a free outdoor music and community festival to the 17th Street Market.