Eight Great things to do in Richmond

With 30-plus miles of shoreline, two yacht clubs, endless hiking and cycling trails, and a host of eateries, Richmond has a lot to offer. Each week, Grandview highlights what we think are the best, not-to-be-missed events and offerings from across the city.

Ron Galen's Roda de Choro @The Factory Bar

This Saturday in the patio, we are hosting Ron Galen's Roda de Choro, music of Brazil. A roda is a circle of players having a jam session. We'll have players from around the Bay doing music by Pixinguinha, Jacob do Bandolim, Waldyr Azevedo, et al. You can also pick up some Brazilian food from Chef Henrik out front and pop in the patio for some Brazilian choro music. The Factory Bar 12513 San Pablo Avenue Richmond, CA, 94805

Summer Concert @Point Richmond Music

We hope you will join us this Friday, July 11, for the second concert of our 2025 free outdoor summer music season! We're thrilled to present an evening of globe-spanning live music featuring Mbira dzaSoko and Extra Large.

PRM concerts are held every second Friday of the month through September in downtown Point Richmond (Park Place between West Richmond and Washington Avenues) from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

An all-volunteer nonprofit organization, PRM’s mission is to build community through the shared experience of live music. Each event features two bands, food trucks, local restaurants, and a wine, beer & margarita bar—proceeds from which support the music series. Limited festival-style seating is available, and attendees are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs. For more details, visit www.pointrichmondmusic.org.

Scientific Adventures for Families @Main Library

Saturday, July 12, 2025

Join us for STEM Library classes with Scientific Adventures! Free, hands-on STEM projects for all kids and their families, so if you have ever wondered what an SAfG class looks like in action, stop by! 1:30 - 3 p.m. Madeline F. Whittlesey Community Room 325 Civic Center Plaza Richmond, CA 94804

14th Annual Music Festival @North Richmond

Enjoy a festival and celebrate the renaming of West Grove to “Jimmy McCracklin Way” in honor of the legendary blues artist. Saturday, July 12, 2025
1410 Kelsey Street

Made in Richmond @Richmond Art Center

The Richmond Art Center will host Made in Richmond, a preview exhibition featuring the work of 80 local artists participating in this year’s Richmond Open Studios. Curated by Richmond artist Erin McCluskey Wheeler, the show runs from July 9 through September 6, 2025, with a free opening reception on Saturday, July 12, from 1–3 p.m. at the Main Gallery.

Made in Richmond offers visitors a curated sample of work from the artists who will be part of Richmond Open Studios, the city-wide art event organized by the Visual Artists of Richmond (VAR). The exhibition is free and open to the public during the Art Center’s regular hours, Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more details about the Made in Richmond exhibition and Richmond Open Studios, please visit:
https://www.visualartistsofrichmond.org/press

“Trailblazing & Totems” @Point Richmond Gallery

OPENING RECEPTION “Trailblazing & Totems” on SATURDAY, JULY 12 from 2—5 p.m. at Point Richmond Gallery. Join FATHER DAVID O'ROURKE and AOPR artist VIRGINIA RIGNEY to celebrate the opening of their shared exhibition. 145 West Richmond Avenue, Point Richmond. Exhibition dates: July 12—August 9. Gallery Hours: Saturdays & Sundays 1—4 p.m.

Western Swing Pancake Breakfast @Red Oak Victory

We're going to try something a little different from a musical standpoint for our July 13 Pancake Breakfast. Western Swing music was popular throughout the service life of Red Oak Victory and we're bringing it back with live music by the popular Aaron Burnham Trio. If you're not familiar with it, Western Swing is a blend of swing, country-western, and jazz and provides great music to dance to. Western Swing fans often dress the part of classic Hollywood cowboys and therefore part of our breakfast event will be a Western Swing Costume Contest! (If you need ideas just Google 1940s-50s Western Swing outfits.)

As usual, you will enjoy freshly made pancakes, sausage, bacon, and scrambled eggs accompanied by apple slices, coffee and orange juice. And Mimosas are available for our adult patrons for an extra fee. You can then tour the Red Oak Victory historic ship and work off some of those extra calories. Also, as always, the radio room will be in operation to send free Radiograms to friends and loved ones anywhere in the world.

Your breakfast is only $20 (plus $3.18 ticketing fee) for adults and $5 (plus $2.18 ticketing fee) for children 8 and under. Breakfast service begins at 9:00 a.m. and ends at 12:30 p.m. As an added bonus, a limited number of same-day tours of the ship are available at a discounted rate with your breakfast purchase. You'll have your choice of our new self-paced audio tour or a scheduled docent-led tour. Click on the GET TICKETS link for more details, pricing, and purchase.

Red Oak Victory is ideally situated for panoramic views of the entire San Francisco Bay and adjacent cities. After breakfast, enjoy a tour of the ship or just sit, chat with new friends, and enjoy the view. Breakfast ends at 12:30 p.m., but the ship remains open for our guests until 4:00 p.m.

HAWAIIAN ROYALTY MUSIC @Riggers Loft Wine Co

Sunday, July 13th, The members of Hawaiian Royalty are of native Hawaiian ancestry or have family ties to Hawai’i. While staying true to the Hawaiian cultural roots, their sound is a blend of Island Reggae music, covers, original music, and the intertwining of other musical genres. Feel good lover’s rock set to Hawaiian language songs, are executed and performed in a compelling reggae feel. It'll get you feeling good, and get you moving to the groove, while bringing the warmth of Hawai’i and its Aloha spirit to even the coldest of days. RESERVE A TABLE 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. 325 Canal Boulevard Richmond, CA 94804

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