Check out Grandview Independent's top picks of this week's events that you won't want to miss. Each week, we select the best events happening in Richmond and highlight them here in our calendar.

Thrive Thursdays @Nicholl Park

Starting May 15, we will be hosting a weekly event every Thursday evening through August 14 (except July 3^rd).

Join us for rotating activities such as:

“Walk with a Doc” where a local doctor will answer questions and give advice
Yoga
Learn to Dance – Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, Cumbia and More
Health and Social Services Resources
Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
Other helpful resources and wellness activities

Nicholl Park, 3230 Macdonald Ave., Richmond.

Bike to Wherever Day @Bike East Bay

Get ready for the Bay Area’s biggest bike holiday! On Thursday, May 15, tens of thousands of people have pledge to ride their bike to work, to school, on an errand, through their neighborhood, to a friend’s house, wherever!

Join in on the fun by pledging to ride at BikeEastBay.org/Pledge: you’ll unlock all the details for how to snag a free BTWD tote bag, find Energizer Stations near you, and celebrate the joy of biking at a special event.

Festival & Fundraiser @SkyJam

SkyJam Festival & Fundraiser is coming back this year to East Richmond for another jam-packed day of free entertainment, food trucks, and family fun! Come meet the Bay Area's Best Children's Entertainer, Buki the Clown, and enjoy live music and performances by local artists like Hawaiian music ensemble, ‘AHAmele, from Oakland’s Academy of Hawaiian Arts (AHA). Bring your kids and explore engaging activities curated by play-based learning experts and enthusiasts at Skytown Co-Op Preschool. Jump around the festival and stop by the firetruck, bounce houses, and face painting! Also, don’t miss out on great deals and unique offers at the silent auction, garage sale, and free children's book exchange (bring your books with you!).

All funds raised through SkyJam directly support Skytown, a local non-profit dedicated to early childhood education.

Please visit our website for additional details and RSVP https://www.skytown.org/skyjam!

Spring Family Day @Richmond Art Center

Art-making fun... served family style!
Saturday, May 17, 12 p.m.-3 p.m. | FREE

Join us on Saturday, May 17, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. for art-making fun… served family style at Richmond Art Center’s annual Spring Family Day!

This free event features all-ages drop-in art activities that celebrate creativity, curiosity, and making art side by side. Families can:

Screenprint posters with an original design by Julia LaChica
Make native seed bombs to take home
Create handmade zines with artist Shani Ealey

Special guest artists Princess Robinson and Graham L.P. are running a community-led project.

Inside the galleries, kids and adults can dive into John Wehrle’s retrospective exhibition with a fun search-and-find activity—prizes included! Plus, don’t miss the WCCUSD Student Art Show, featuring work by talented young artists from West County middle and high schools.

This free event is open to kids of all ages and their grown-ups. No rsvp is necessary.

Visitor Information: Richmond Art Center is located at 2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond, CA 94804. Gallery hours are Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission is free.

Accessibility and Parking: Ample free parking is available in the 25th Street lot across from Richmond Art Center. Wheelchair access is available via the Barrett Avenue entrance, with accessible parking spaces nearby. Parking and Entrance Map

About Richmond Art Center: Richmond Art Center has been sharing art and creating with the community since 1936. Our programs encompass art classes, exhibitions, and events at our facility in downtown Richmond, as well as off-site activities that bring free, high-quality art-making experiences to WCCUSD schools and community partners. richmondartcenter.org

For more information and images contact: Amy Spencer, amy@richmondartcenter.org

Wildfire Safety and Preparedness Open House @Fire Station 63

This is a free family-friendly educational event happening next Saturday, May 17, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. See you there! 5201 Valley View Rd, Richmond, CA 94803

Boozy Brunch @The Factory Bar

Boozy Brunch at @the_factory_bar this coming Sunday, May 18, from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.! 12715 San Pablo Avenue Richmond, CA

Roots, Rhythm & Vines @Rigger's Loft Wine Co.

Sunday, May 18, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Join us for a SUNDAY SOIREE and DANCE PARTY with ANDRE THIERRY!!

Immerse yourself in a delightful array of local flavors. You can reserve a table indoors or relax in the fresh air on our waterside patio (weather permitting).

Loft Kitchen will prepare classic dishes like Crawfish Monica, Fried Catfish, Jambalaya, Beignets, and more! Delicious Wine and Cider, Sangria & Soft Drinks

Live Music: Grammy-nominated Andre Thierry and his band honor the generations through traditional and new music influenced by French Creole LALA, Zydeco, and Accordion Soul, transcending genres with a distinct home-grown music style. Proceeds from ticket sales will support the event beneficiary, the "Are You Ready To Learn" music program for youth and their families.

Tickets: General Admission-$11 / Reserve Seat-$20 Tables-$210
1325 Canal Blvd, Richmond, CA 94804

Closing Reception @Point Richmond Gallery

The Peace of Imperfection

Sunday, May 18, 2025 2 p.m. 5 p.m.

Come raise a glass to celebrate the closing of artists Candice Fuhrman and Susy Siddens’ show, The Peace of Imperfection. Take advantage to revel in their use of mixed media, shapes, colors, and imagery that focus on how life, and art, with all its imperfections, are perfectly perfect. All are welcome.

Point Richmond Gallery 145 W Richmond Avenue Point Richmond, CA 94801

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