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 happenings in Richmond and highlight them here, in our calendar.

Sir Slushalot @The Factory Bar

DJ Sir Slushalot (Link) will be bringing his music to the Factory Bar! Come by and enjoy it with a cocktail or beer. Thursday, May 22 6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.
12517 SAN PABLO AVE. RICHMOND 510-778-1079

Thrive Thursday's @Nicholl Park

Join Us Every Thursday evening to improve our Health and Wellness. Thrive Thursday/PASOS Health Event at Nicholl Park in Richmond from 5:45-7 p.m.
This is the public health journey we’re on in West Contra Costa! @contracostahealth 3230 Macdonald Avenue, Richmond.

Scholar Celebration @Richmond Art Center

Richmond Promise will celebrate a decade of service to Richmond students when it welcomes the newest cohort of RP Scholars at the 10th annual Richmond Promise Scholar Celebration on May 28 at the Richmond Art Center.

The free event will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. and is open to the public. The gathering will provide new RP Scholars, family, friends and community with an opportunity to come together and celebrate students as they prepare to graduate from high school and matriculate to postsecondary education. The evening will include light refreshments, activities, alumni speakers, and a recognition of RP’s newest class.

With over 500 students set to join Richmond Promise this year, RP will bring on its largest incoming cohort since the COVID-19 pandemic. The increase in applications and scholarships awarded represents a clear affirmation that providing access to higher education in Richmond is more important to the community than ever.

“The Scholar Celebration is our community’s chance to show our youth that Richmond supports their higher education journeys,” said RP Executive Director Christopher Whitmore. “As our incoming Scholars prepare for higher education, we want them to feel joyous, excited, and motivated, and it takes our entire community to help them establish that strong start.” Since its launch in 2016, Richmond Promise has supported over 3,700 Richmond young people as they make their way to and through higher education. Richmond Promise currently serves more than 1,300 scholars who are pursuing associate and bachelor's degrees, and career technical education certifications, at over 200 colleges and universities across the United States. The majority of Richmond Promise scholars identify as people of color, first-generation college students, and students from low-income backgrounds.

The Scholar Celebration serves as the Richmond Promise’s largest event and a tradition that welcomes the newest cohort of Richmond youth to a community of local degree and certificate seekers who are supported through a multi-year scholarship and wraparound services. Organizations interested in sponsoring the event can contact Director of Development Hannah Dworkin at hdworkin@richmondpromise.org. For more information on the Richmond Promise Scholarship as well as support services available for RP Scholars, visit richmondpromise.org.

BENEFIT CONCERT @Rigger's Loft

Hey there, music lovers! 🎵 Swing by Riggers Loft in Richmond on May 24 from 1-7 p.m. for our BENEFIT CONCERT!! 🎸 Six fabulous bands are set to rock the stage for a cause. Good music, amazing wine, and lip-smacking food await you. 🍷🍔 Let's unite and save our beloved Loft! Be there. Be generous. #SaveRiggersLoft #BenefitConcert #MusicForACause 🎶❤️

Jazz and Oyster Sundays with Rocky Island Oyster Co @Windchaser Wine Co

Sunday, May 25 1 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Live Music from Amy Ukena Band, Pizza and Oysters from The Rocky Island Oyster Co.

All day reggae party @The Backyard

Sunday, May 25, is the last Sunday of the month which means it is REGGAE AT THE BACKYARD time, sweet reggae on vinyl in the mix all day, hosted by @selectarebel w/ special guest dj’s, @djpoizen and @djrasrican, needle drops at 1 p.m.!!! Food and drinks by @richmondbackyard FREE All day reggae party from 1 p.m.-8 p.m. 😎 Come enjoy your favorite #SundayFunday with your favorite Backyard Eats 🍔 #Local beer + wine 🍷 And a beautiful day at your friendly neighborhood Backyard 🌴📍205 Cutting Blvd. Richmond, CA 94804

Honey Disposition @Sailing Goat at Point San Pablo Harbor

San Francisco-based Original folk, jazz, rock, and pop
Honey Disposition, the passion project of singer/songwriters Elizabeth Boaz and Alex Michels, is a San Francisco-based band rooted in the profound connection of friendship and a shared passion for music. Despite their contrasting musical upbringings, with Alex immersing himself in classical trumpet and rock & roll guitar and Elizabeth exploring the realms of musical theater from an early age, the two artists discovered common ground in their shared dedication to original songwriting.
Their paths crossed in 2018, and it became evident that their collaboration held the potential for something remarkable. In the years that followed, Honey Disposition evolved into an iconic duo — with a rotating assortment of fun musical guests! — committed to making a meaningful impact on both local and global communities through their music. Elizabeth's perceptive lyrics and distinctive vocal arrangements seamlessly blend with Alex's catchy melodies and soulful trumpet playing, creating a signature sound that resonates with authenticity. Pulling from genres such as folk, jazz, rock, and pop, their original music and cover song selections appeal to a wide range of listeners.
This dynamic duo extends their influence beyond the stage, recording their original music in their home studio, leading educational music camps and masterclasses, and touring frequently all around the United States. Their commitment to spreading joy and empowerment is evident in every note they compose and every stage they grace. As Honey Disposition continues to shape the musical landscape, Elizabeth Boaz and Alex Michels stand as a testament to the transformative power of collaboration, proving that the convergence of diverse backgrounds can give rise to a harmonious and impactful artistic journey.
https://www.honeydisposition.com/ info@sailinggoatrestaurant.com​
(510)847-7426 1900 Stenmark Drive, Richmond, CA 94801

Art on Display @West Side Branch Library

Be sure to check out art by AOPR artist SUSAN CAPUT, currently on display at the West Side Branch Library, 135 Washington Avenue in Point Richmond, until June 6.

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