> ## 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/eight-great-things-to-do-in-richmond-18/ - Published: 2025-10-10T20:43:22.000Z - Updated: 2025-10-11T17:09:00.000Z - Author: Linda Hemmila - Tags: Events With 30-plus miles of shoreline, two yacht clubs, endless hiking and cycling trails, and a host of eateries and art galleries, Richmond has a lot to offer. Each week, *Grandview* highlights the best, not-to-be-missed events and offerings from around the city. This week, Richmond residents can celebrate Fleet Week, enjoy art exhibits, and even take in a play. # Mike Rufo @Sailing Goat at Point San Pablo Harbor ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/53/c7/53c7637d-655b-417c-b207-9b692de9e67f/content/images/2025/10/Screenshot-2025-10-10-at-10.12.29-AM.png) **October 10, 2025, 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.** Rooted in folk and rock, Mike’s musical language builds upon powerful lyrics, driving rhythms, and melodic riffs that explore emotional depths and transformation. [https://www.mikerufomusic.com/](https://www.mikerufomusic.com/?ref=grandviewindependent.com) **Sailing Goat at Point San Pablo Harbor, 1900 Stenmark Dr, Richmond, CA 94801, USA** ## Prelude to a Kiss @ the Masquers Playhouse ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/53/c7/53c7637d-655b-417c-b207-9b692de9e67f/content/images/2025/10/Screenshot-2025-10-10-at-11.14.08-AM.png) **October 10-19, 2025** *Prelude to a Kiss* is a sweet and funny romantic fantasy that explores love beyond appearances. At Peter and Rita's wedding, a mysterious old man kisses the bride—and their souls magically switch bodies. As Peter struggles to understand the change, he must confront what truly defines a person. The play blends humor, poignancy, and magical realism to challenge conventional ideas of identity, aging, and unconditional love. **Masquers Playhouse |** [**105 Park Place, Point Richmond**](https://maps.app.goo.gl/CL174ahVbQD9whne8?ref=grandviewindependent.com) **| P. O. Box 71037, Richmond, CA 94807 |** [**510-232-3888**](tel:+1 510-232-3888) **|** [**info@masquers.org**](mailto:info@masquers.org) ## Fall Family Day @Richmond Art Center ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/53/c7/53c7637d-655b-417c-b207-9b692de9e67f/content/images/2025/10/Screenshot-2025-10-10-at-10.08.49-AM.png) Join the fun on Saturday, October 11, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m., at our Fall Family Day open house. This free event is open to kids of all ages and their families; no RSVP is necessary. Activities include: - Performance by **Danza Azteca Teokalli** - Artist talk with **Luis Garcia** about his exhibition, *Seeds of Tradition* - Screenprinting "Land Back" posters with **Julia LaChica** - Repujado with **Rachel-Anne Palacios** - Zine Making with **Shani Ealey** If you haven’t visited Richmond Art Center before, Fall Family Day is the perfect time for families to discover our galleries, peek into the studios, and make art together. **Accessibility, Parking, and Public Transportation**: Free parking is available in the 25th Street lot across from Richmond Art Center. Wheelchair access is via the Barrett Avenue entrance, next to a lot with six accessible spaces. We’re also accessible by BART, AC Transit, and R-Transit. [Parking and Entrance Map](https://richmondartcenter.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=65182c7d7479c044239fd5885&id=90a055e3c7&e=82abda67f4&ref=grandviewindependent.com) For information about Fall Family Day, visit: [richmondartcenter.org/familyday](https://richmondartcenter.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=65182c7d7479c044239fd5885&id=4c20e38267&e=82abda67f4&ref=grandviewindependent.com) **About Richmond Art Center**: Richmond Art Center has been sharing art and creating with the community since 1936\. Our programs include classes, exhibitions, and events at our facility in Richmond’s Civic Center, as well as off-site activities that bring free, high-quality art experiences to WCCUSD schools and community partners. [richmondartcenter.org](https://richmondartcenter.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=65182c7d7479c044239fd5885&id=2e3749ca84&e=82abda67f4&ref=grandviewindependent.com) ## Fleet Week Pancake Breakfast @Red Oak Victory ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/53/c7/53c7637d-655b-417c-b207-9b692de9e67f/content/images/2025/10/Screenshot-2025-10-10-at-10.01.26-AM.png) ***Every year, Fleet Week honors both the current U.S. Navy and our Naval heritage. Join us on board the World War II veteran ship USS Red Oak Victory on Sunday, October 12, for a Pancake Breakfast*, *live music, and San Francisco Fleet Week 2025!*** What could be better for **Fleet Week** than to enjoy a breakfast cooked in and served from a real World War II ship's galley? We'll be celebrating our Navy and our history while enjoying a great breakfast and great views on the decks of the ***Red Oak Victory.* Live big band music** will be on tap all morning**.** And, as a special bonus, in the afternoon, the **RCAF Snowbirds, from Canada**, will perform in the **Fleet Week Airshow** over San Francisco Bay. (For more information about San Francisco Fleet Week 2025,[ click here](https://fleetweeksf.org/?ref=grandviewindependent.com).) Our **radio room will also be in operation,** so you can **send a radiogram to anyone in the world.** Send your land-locked friends "Greetings from Fleet Week!"via our original, Morse code-only ship's radio. **Just fill out the radiogram form, including the recipient's email or phone number, and we'll take care of the rest at no charge!** We'll also feature **a detailed diorama of the attack on Pearl Harbor** from the Society of Miniature Ship Collectors. Your breakfast is only **$20 (plus $3.18 ticketing fee) for adults and $5 (plus $2.18 fee) for children** 8 and under. **Breakfast service begins at 9:00 a.m. and ends at 12:30 p.m.** (We serve until 1:00 p.m., but no new admissions will be taken after 12:30.) If you stay later in the afternoon, you can also watch the **Fleet Week Airshow**. **A limited number of** **tickets are available that include a discounted same-day audio tour or docent-led tour of the ship.** **SS Red Oak Victory 1337 Canal Boulevard Point Richmond, CA 94804** ## "Around Town" @Point Richmond Gallery ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/53/c7/53c7637d-655b-417c-b207-9b692de9e67f/content/images/2025/10/Screenshot-2025-10-10-at-9.58.51-AM.png) **October 12, 2025, 2 p.m. – 4 p.m**. Join us to celebrate a unique portrait exhibition highlighting some of our local personalities with a goal of building community through art! Arts of Point Richmond artists have each chosen a Point Richmond personality, conducted a brief interview, and created an original portrait now on display at Point Richmond Gallery. Join fellow artists and community members for this unique exhibition! **Point Richmond Gallery, 145 W Richmond Ave., Point Richmond, CA 94801** ## Boozy Brunches @The Factory Bar ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/53/c7/53c7637d-655b-417c-b207-9b692de9e67f/content/images/2025/10/Screenshot-2025-10-10-at-12.13.49-PM.png) **Sunday, October 12, from 11-2 p.m.** Enjoy Mimosas, Bloody Mary’s, Michelada, Mimosas, and more delightful cocktails in combination with our good friends [Pickles N Smoke’s](https://www.instagram.com/picklesnsmoke/?ref=grandviewindependent.com) amazing BBQ breakfasts. All in our sunny patio on the Second Sunday of every month. **The Factory Bar** [**(map)**](http://maps.google.com/?q=12513%20San%20Pablo%20Avenue%20Richmond,%20CA,%2094805%20United%20States&ref=grandviewindependent.com) **12513 San Pablo Avenue Richmond, CA, 94805 United States** ## Beats & Blues @ Braxton Park ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/53/c7/53c7637d-655b-417c-b207-9b692de9e67f/content/images/2025/10/blues.jpeg) ### Sunday, October 12, 2025 Join your neighbors for live music and fun at Abraham Braxton Park! Enjoy music and entertainment in Braxton Park with your Laurel Park neighbors! Beats and Blues in Braxton Park is in partnership with California Volunteers. Make lasting connections while enjoying the art of music! 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