Each week, Grandview Independent highlights the best, not-to-be-missed events and offerings from around the city. This week's best of Richmond events include: The Gods of Comedy at the Masquer's Playhouse, Amelie at the Magick Lantern Theater, live music, and of course, the 23rd Street Merchant Association's Cinco de Mayo Fiesta!

THE GODS OF COMEDY @Masquers Playhouse

THE GODS OF COMEDY
by Ken Ludwig
directed by Ronnie Anderson
April 24 – May 17

Daphne and Ralph are young classics professors who have just made a discovery that's sure to turn them into academic superstars. But something goes disastrously wrong, and Daphne cries out in a panic,"Save me, gods of ancient Greece!" …and the gods actually appear!
General admission tickets: $35; senior and student ticket discounted to $30. First Thursday has special $15 dollar night pricing for all seats.
Masquers Playhouse 105 Park Place, Point Richmond masquers.org

First Friday Out @Windchaser Wine Co.

First Friday Out! With music from Up Jumped The Devil
Friday, May 1st, 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Food, Cocktails, Wine, Music, Fun.
1352 S 49th St, Richmond, CA 94804Phone: (415) 806-7480

Spring Plant Swap @ Richmond Auditorium

Saturday, May 2, 2026

The Richmond Public Library invites you to explore the world of horticulture and develop your gardening skills. Bring any varieties of plants, seedlings, clippings, or divisions to exchange with others, or simply drop by to discuss plants with your fellow Richmond gardeners.
403 Civic Center Plaza Nevin Side Rooms (Bermuda - Emerald)

Figure Drawing @Richmond Art Center

Life Model Studio Session
Saturday, May 2, 11 a.m.-2 p.m, $45
Settle in for an afternoon of figure drawing and painting - your choice of media. Work at your own pace with a live nude model in a welcoming, creative space. Open to all experience levels, registration required.
https://richmondartcenter.org/classes/

Richmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond

Amelie @The Magick Lantern Theater

Saturday, May 9, 2026 NO ADMISSION CHARGED FOR THIS FILM
"Oldies but Goodies" for May/June
Doors Open 7:00 p.m.
Film Starts 7:30 p.m.
Please arrive on-time!
Methodist Church of Point Richmond 201 Martina (side entrance off West Richmond) Contact Us Email magick-lantern@att.net 510-232-2559

Cinco de Mayo Festival @23rd Street

Join us for a vibrant celebration at the Cinco de Mayo Festival on Sunday, May 3, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. along 23rd Street (between Rheem and Clinton Avenues)! Experience a full day of live music, cultural performances, authentic Mexican cuisine, artisan vendors, and family-friendly fun as we come together to honor the rich traditions and spirit of our community. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to connect, celebrate, and enjoy one of Richmond’s most beloved events — bring your family, invite your friends, and be part of the fiesta!

Banda Sin Nombre @Sailing Goat

May 03, 2026, 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Banda Sin Nombre combines folk music from around the world with performance art, drag, and dance. With creative roots in San Francisco’s Mission District, the band features rich vocal harmonies with acoustic instruments including guitar, fiddle, accordion, charango, jarana, cajon, and upright bass. The band’s musical influences range from Peruvian chicha to Catalan rumba and Appalachian old-time to Cumbia.

After a decade playing together, Banda Sin Nombre has built a loyal following in the Bay Area, through gigs at Stern Grove Festival, Yerba Buena Gardens Festival, Freight & Salvage in Berkeley, the New Parish in Oakland, MACLA in San Jose, and dozens of venues in San Francisco including The Chapel, the Boom Boom Room, Amnesia, El Rio, Cafe Revolution, Elbo Room, Brava Theater, Mission Cultural Center, Red Poppy Art House, and Club Deluxe. The band has also weaved creative connections with interdisciplinary artists both locally and by touring internationally in Spain and Latin America.
Sailing Goat at Point San Pablo Harbor, 1900 Stenmark Dr, Richmond

MAY THE 4TH BEER WITH YOU @Armistice Brewing Company

MAY THE 4TH BEER WITH YOU ✨🚀
This year… it lands on $6 MONDAY 😳🔥
Yeah… you already know where this is going.

Our 8TH ANNUAL STAR WARS PARTY is BACK, and we’re going full galaxy-brain once again.

If you’ve been before, you know…
If not… this is the party you’re looking for. 👀

🌌 BOTH TAPROOMS = FULL GALACTIC TAKEOVER 🌌
⚡️ Glowing drinks
🌀 Fog machines rolling like the Death Star just powered up
🔫 Lasers (obviously)
🥤 BLUE MILK HAZY IPA flowing like a Tatooine sunset
🎨 Star Wars cans + decor everywhere
🍔 Food specials worthy of a Hutt-sized appetite

🎭 Costume Contest — 6 p.m.
Come dressed to impress the Council… or the Cantina
🧠 Star Wars Trivia — 7 p.m.
Do or do not… there is no “I’ll just guess”

🔥 $6 BEERS ALL DAY 🔥
(yes… even the chosen ones)

Grab your crew, your droids, your scruffy-looking nerf herders—
and pull up ready to party like it’s Endor after the Empire fell.

This is NOT a drill. This is a full-blown cantina situation.
845 Marina Bay Parkway, Suite 1, Richmond

🍻 May the 4th be with you 🍻

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