> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.grandviewindependent.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Eight Great Things to do in Richmond - URL: https://www.grandviewindependent.com/calendar-6/ - Published: 2025-08-07T06:08:41.000Z - Updated: 2025-08-07T06:09:53.000Z - Author: Linda Hemmila - Tags: Events, Entertainment With 30-plus miles of shoreline, two yacht clubs, endless hiking and cycling trails, and a host of eateries, Richmond has a lot to offer. Each week, *Grandview* highlights what we think are the best, not-to-be-missed events and offerings from across the city. ## 120th Birthday Celebration @Richmond ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/53/c7/53c7637d-655b-417c-b207-9b692de9e67f/content/images/2025/08/Screenshot-2025-08-06-at-1.58.47-PM-2-1.png) **Save-the-Dates**! Richmond is turning 120 on August 7, and we are celebrating with a weekend full of events all across Richmond! Make sure to swing by your favorite spot! From live music to brunches to a raffle that supports both Richmond Museums, there’s something for everyone! Check out the schedule of events [**HERE**](https://www.instagram.com/p/DMtpkIBpLFH/?utm%5Fsource=ig%5Fweb%5Fcopy%5Flink&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==)**.** ## National IPA Day @Lara's Fine Dining ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/53/c7/53c7637d-655b-417c-b207-9b692de9e67f/content/images/2025/08/Screenshot-2025-08-06-at-1.46.42-PM-1.png) **Thursday August 7** Come grab a beer with us on National IPA Day! 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. **1900 Esplanade DriveRichmond, CA 94804** ## 5 YEAR CELEBRATION @ The Factory Bar ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/53/c7/53c7637d-655b-417c-b207-9b692de9e67f/content/images/2025/08/Screenshot-2025-08-06-at-1.50.38-PM-2-1.png) **We can't believe it's been 5 years this week! It's true that time flies when you're having fun. Thank you, Richmond, for supporting us all this time!** There are so many events and weekly activities coming up that we want to share. Hope to see you at one (or two) of them. Come celebrate 5 years with us all week long! **Thursday** LIVE MUSIC with Duane Patton & Mikelle Morgan FOOD with Chef Henrik **Friday** 5 YEAR CELEBRATION w/DJ Tok@Ritmo (7-10 p.m.) FOOD with Golden Gate Bistro **Saturday** 5 YEAR CELEBRATION CONTINUES with LIVE MUSIC by Simon Petty & Celestial Hotties (4-7 p.m.)RAFFLE & PRIZES (5-7 p.m.) This is your chance to win a bunch of fun gifts from the bar, local museums, and a ton of your favorite neighborhood spots! All proceeds from the raffle this year goes to support the Richmond Museum of History and Culture and the Red Oak Victory Ship. FOOD with Chef Henrik **Sunday** BOOZY BRUNCH w/Pickles n Smoke (11-2 p.m.) LIVE MUSIC by The Quinn Monteiro Trio (1-3 p.m.) FOOD with WHEY ON WHEELS (3-8 p.m.) ## Summer Concerts @Point Richmond Music ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/53/c7/53c7637d-655b-417c-b207-9b692de9e67f/content/images/2025/08/Screenshot-2025-08-06-at-7.27.47-PM-1.png) ### Friday, August 8 [Burrows and Dilbeck](https://www.burrowsanddilbeck.com/?ref=grandviewindependent.com) Soul, Funk, Pop 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. [Big Blu Soul Revue](https://www.bigblusoulrevue.com/?ref=grandviewindependent.com) Soul, R&B 6:45 p.m. – 7:45 p.m. [https://pointrichmondmusic.org/](https://pointrichmondmusic.org/?ref=grandviewindependent.com) ## Robotics Showcase **@**Richmond PAL ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/53/c7/53c7637d-655b-417c-b207-9b692de9e67f/content/images/2025/08/Screenshot-2025-08-06-at-4.46.36-PM-1.png) **FTC Center Sciradens Team**, a teen robotics group, will showcase and demonstrate the robots they built as part of technologies that may be a part of the future. Friday, August 8, 3 - 5 p.m. at **Richmond PAL, 2200 Macdonald Ave. Call (510) 620-5516 for more information.** ## **CLOSING RECEPTION “TRAILBLAZING & TOTEMS”@Point Richmond Gallery** ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/53/c7/53c7637d-655b-417c-b207-9b692de9e67f/content/images/2025/08/Screenshot-2025-08-06-at-1.38.02-PM-1-1.png) **THIS SATURDAY, AUGUST 9, 2—5 p.m.** Last chance to enjoy artwork byFATHER DAVID O'ROURKE and AOPR artist VIRGINIA RIGNEY. **145 West Richmond Avenue, Point Richmond** ## Comedy Cookout Festival @Richmond Memorial Auditorium ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/53/c7/53c7637d-655b-417c-b207-9b692de9e67f/content/images/2025/08/Screenshot-2025-08-06-at-7.18.38-PM.png) **Saturday, August 9 · 4 p.m.** Monica Blair X J-Red Live are bringing the heat with the Comedy Cookout Festival with Live Music, Stand Up Comedy & more! **403 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond** ## AOPR ARTIST’S RECEPTION **@**Ahn's kitchen ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/53/c7/53c7637d-655b-417c-b207-9b692de9e67f/content/images/2025/08/art.jpg) **SUNDAY, AUGUST 10 from 2-4 p.m**. Come mingle with your fellow artists and enjoy appetizers by Ahn's kitchen, a no-host bar, and new artwork on display in the recently installed Summer AOPR Member Exhibition. Family, friend's and patrons all welcome! **1950 Esplanade Dr, Richmond, CA 94804** ## --- [**SUPPORT LOCAL JOURNALISM - SUBSCRIBE TODAY!**](https://www.grandviewindependent.com/#/portal/signup/6387e9f831b2f10031d27adc/monthly) *Grandview Independent* needs your financial support to continue delivering the news that matters to our community. 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