> ## 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-5/ - Published: 2025-05-01T05:54:22.000Z - Updated: 2025-05-01T05:54:22.000Z - Author: Linda Hemmila - Tags: Events, Entertainment 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 in Richmond and highlight them in our calendar. ## First Friday Out! @Windchaser Wine Co. ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/53/c7/53c7637d-655b-417c-b207-9b692de9e67f/content/images/2025/04/Screenshot-2025-04-30-at-3.21.51-PM-1-1.png) Friday, May 2nd, 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. Music from SourFlower With: The Factory Bar, Pickles N Smoke BBQ, Rocky Island Oyster Co, and more. **1352 S 49th St, Richmond, CA 94804** ## African American Shipyard History Quilt Project @ Visitors Education Center ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/53/c7/53c7637d-655b-417c-b207-9b692de9e67f/content/images/2025/04/Screenshot-2025-04-30-at-2.37.26-PM.png) Shipyard Artists [**Stacey M. Carter**](https://www.shipyardartists.com/artist/stacey-m-carter/?ref=grandviewindependent.com) and [**William Rhodes**](https://www.shipyardartists.com/artist/william-rhodes/?ref=grandviewindependent.com) spent the past year uncovering the shipyard’s history with Bayview seniors. The exhibit will showcase this rich history through quilts created by William Rhodes, historic documents documented by Stacey Carter, and oral histories gathered by the two artists. **1414 Harbor Way South Richmond, CA** ## California Natural Wine Fair @Wine Study ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/53/c7/53c7637d-655b-417c-b207-9b692de9e67f/content/images/2025/04/Screenshot-2025-04-30-at-3.10.09-PM.png) By The Way #9 \~ A California Natural Wine Fair**.** Join us at The Study Wine Bar for an afternoon filled with natural wine, delicious food and live music! Saturday, May 3 at Purity Wine/The Study Wine Bar **1401 Marina Way South ##280 Richmond, CA 94804** ## **OPENING RECEPTION** @Arts of Point Richmond ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/53/c7/53c7637d-655b-417c-b207-9b692de9e67f/content/images/2025/04/Screenshot-2025-04-30-at-2.16.21-PM.png) **SATURDAY, MAY 3 from 2—5 p.m.,** work by **Arthur** Norcome and Stacy Mootoo at ar-ti-fact gallery. Arthur Norcome [https://www.norcome.com](https://www.norcome.com/?ref=grandviewindependent.com) creates abstract watercolor paintings, and Stacy Mootoo [https://canvasrebel.com/meet-stacy-mootoo/ ](https://canvasrebel.com/meet-stacy-mootoo/?ref=grandviewindependent.com)crafts amazing handmade paper sculpture. **Artists Talk: Saturday, May 17, 2 to 4 p.m.** Exhibition dates: Saturday, May 3—Sunday, May 25\. Gallery Hours: Saturdays 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.; Sundays 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. **109 West Richmond Avenue, Point Richmond, CA 94801.** ### Makano, Flex, La Factoria @ Richmond Auditorium ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/53/c7/53c7637d-655b-417c-b207-9b692de9e67f/content/images/2025/04/Screenshot-2025-04-30-at-2.26.56-PM.png) **Get Ready for Flex Live at Richmond Memorial Auditorium on Saturday, May 3, 2025.** Flex is set to light up Richmond Memorial Auditorium with their unforgettable sound on Saturday, May 3, 2025\. With fan-favorite hits like **Te Quiero, Dime Si Te Vas Con Él, and Sin Tu Amor (feat. Alex Pro)** and 303.2K+ devoted followers, this is the kind of show that leaves you speechless. With multiple shows on their tour, this event promises to be a high-energy, emotional rollercoaster where Flex brings their signature style to life. Get ready to dance, sing, and possibly experience a music-induced euphoria (seriously, bring tissues). **Event Details:** **📅 Date:** Saturday, May 3, 2025 **⏰ Time:** 8 p.m. **📍 Venue:** Richmond Memorial Auditorium ## Cinco De Mayo @23rd Street ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/53/c7/53c7637d-655b-417c-b207-9b692de9e67f/content/images/2025/04/Screenshot-2025-04-30-at-2.38.38-PM.png) Celebrate the 20th anniversary of Richmond's Cinco De Mayo Festival Sunday, May 4, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on **23rd Street between Rheem and Clinton Avenues.** ### **May the 4th Beer w/ You @**Armistice Brewing Company ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/53/c7/53c7637d-655b-417c-b207-9b692de9e67f/content/images/2025/04/Screenshot-2025-04-30-at-2.10.58-PM.png) May 4th, Star Wars Celebration Costume Contest, Trivia, Special Beers, and More. **845 Marina Bay PKWY STE 1Richmond, CA, 94804** ### **Cinco de Mayo w/ El Garage @**Armistice Brewing Company ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/53/c7/53c7637d-655b-417c-b207-9b692de9e67f/content/images/2025/04/Screenshot-2025-04-30-at-2.55.56-PM-1.png) Monday, May 5th, celebrate Cinco De Mayo with Armistice Brewing and local favorite El Garage, and enjoy $6 Beers all day! **845 Marina Bay PKWY STE 1 Richmond, CA** --- ## Thanks to our subscribers, who help make this coverage possible. *If you are not a subscriber, please consider supporting local journalism with a* Grandview Independent *subscription. 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