> ## 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 this week - URL: https://www.grandviewindependent.com/eight-great-things-to-do-in-richmond-this-week/ - Published: 2025-04-17T14:49:30.000Z - Updated: 2025-04-17T14:49:30.000Z - Author: Linda Hemmila - Tags: Events 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 of what's happening in Richmond and highlight it in our calendar. ### [**Duane Patton & Mikelle Morgan**](https://www.thefactorybar.net/events/37erj7dz4xzh6kk-zdst5-gk8zx?ref=grandviewindependent.com) **@The Factory Bar** ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/53/c7/53c7637d-655b-417c-b207-9b692de9e67f/content/images/2025/04/Screenshot-2025-04-16-at-5.25.35-PM.png) **Special Musical Guest - Duane Patton** \- Entertainer, Singer, Songwriter, & Musician. (known from his background vocals, multi-platinum album “Short Dog’s In The House The Ghetto) will be bringing big energy and smooth sounds to the Factory Bar from 6-8 p.m. ***12517 SAN PABLO AVE.*** ***RICHMOND, CALIFORNIA 94805*** ## **Pride+Purpose Day @East Brother Beer Co.** ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/53/c7/53c7637d-655b-417c-b207-9b692de9e67f/content/images/2025/04/Screenshot-2025-04-16-at-12.33.21-PM.png) ***Pride + Purpose Day*** is more than a taproom event—it’s a celebration of what makes Richmond strong. This Friday, April 18th, we’re opening our doors (and our hearts) for our Second Annual Pride + Purpose Day—an afternoon of good beer, great food, and giving back to the community we call home. From 3–9 p.m., 10% of all taproom sales will go to [@richmondpromise](https://www.instagram.com/richmondpromise/?ref=grandviewindependent.com), a nonprofit working to ensure every Richmond student has a pathway to higher education. That’s not just a donation—it’s an investment in the next generation of leaders, dreamers, and changemakers. Between sips of award-winning beer and bites from Mr. Dim Sum, we invite you to connect with the Richmond Promise team (on-site from 5–6 p.m.), learn about their work, and see how every pint poured helps fund futures. **Time: 3 p.m.-9 p.m.** **Meet the RP Team from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.** ***Location: East Brother Beer Co. Taproom, Richmond, CA*** ## **Live Music @The Backyard with Nilo Ayele** ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/53/c7/53c7637d-655b-417c-b207-9b692de9e67f/content/images/2025/04/Screenshot-2025-04-16-at-12.43.27-PM.png) **FREE LIVE MUSIC** at *The Backyard* continues! Join us Saturday, April 19th as the incredibly talented [@niloayele](https://www.instagram.com/niloayele/?ref=grandviewindependent.com) takes the stage from 1 p.m.-4 p.m. 🥳🎶 Get ready for an afternoon of soulful rhythms 🇧🇷 🎸✨ and your favorite Backyard eats! 🍔 Don't miss this unforgettable musical journey! **Saturday, April 19, 2025, 1 p.m. 4 p.m.** ## **Earth Day @North Richmond** ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/53/c7/53c7637d-655b-417c-b207-9b692de9e67f/content/images/2025/04/Screenshot-2025-04-16-at-12.50.16-PM-1.png) Join our Watershed Restoration Team at Wildcat Creek to celebrate Earth Day 2025 on Saturday, April 19th, 9 a.m.-11 a.m. We’ll be removing trash from the Wildcat Creek ecosystem and planting native plants to help this beautiful waterway flourish. Then we’ll be joining our partner organizations for a celebration at Shields-Reid, which will last until about 2 p.m. We’d love your help as we reconnect with and nourish the life-giving spaces right in our backyard. Tools and gloves will be provided; wear clothes that can get a little dirty. Meet at the North Richmond Ballpark! **When**: Saturday, April 19th from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. **Where**: North Richmond Ballpark [Sign up here!](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/north-richmond-earth-day-2025-wildcat-creek-cleanup-tickets-1249545627609?ref=grandviewindependent.com) ## **Great Tomato Plant Sale @Civic Center** ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/53/c7/53c7637d-655b-417c-b207-9b692de9e67f/content/images/2025/04/Screenshot-2025-04-16-at-1.07.09-PM-1.png) ***UC Master Gardeners*** ***2025 tomato plant sale*** Saturday, April 19 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Richmond Civic Center. ## **DAVID LANDON @Rigger's Loft Wine Co.** ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/53/c7/53c7637d-655b-417c-b207-9b692de9e67f/content/images/2025/04/Screenshot-2025-04-16-at-12.49.13-PM.png) **AMERICANA…ONE OF SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA’S PREMIER GUITARISTS AND VOCALISTS** David Landon is regarded as one of the San Francisco Bay Area’s premier guitarists and vocalists who has performed nationally and internationally at festivals, concerts, and clubs. Throughout his career, David has performed with many notable artists including 80’s pop star, Tiffany, TV and Broadway star Mario Cantone as well as multi-platinum artist Lenny Williams. In the studio, David has had the pleasure to work with Taj Mahal, Kenny Neal, and Adam Duritz of the Counting Crows. After two decades of performing in international blues clubs and festivals, Mr Landon has come back to his first love of acoustic guitar and classic acoustic music in the singer-songwriter style, playing his original acoustic Americana music either as a solo artist or with his band. Help Support Live Music - $5 Music Cover Charge. [RESERVE A TABLE](https://eatapp.co/reserve/r-b-cellars-80d1ec?ref=grandviewindependent.com) 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. ## **Easter Sunday @Windchaser Wine Co.** ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/53/c7/53c7637d-655b-417c-b207-9b692de9e67f/content/images/2025/04/Screenshot-2025-04-16-at-12.23.50-PM.png) **Easter Sunday 420 Party with Rocky Island Oyster Co!** Food, wine, music. Who knows what's gonna happen? ***Sun April 20 1 p.m. - 6 p.m*** ## **Courtney Kelly and the Tapscott Band *@*Sailing Goat** ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/53/c7/53c7637d-655b-417c-b207-9b692de9e67f/content/images/2025/04/Screenshot-2025-04-16-at-1.54.21-PM.png) **Courtney Kelly** — Professional Singing Pianist & Guitarist based in San Francisco and a graduate of The American Musical and Dramatic Academy in Hollywood, Courtney Kelly is a dynamic musician known for delivering unforgettable performances. A versatile singing pianist and guitarist, she also works as a session and gig backup vocalist. Courtney has released two well-received songs on Spotify, *It's All Faded* and *Not Fair*, showcasing her unique sound and artistry. She brings this same passion and energy to her live performances, enhancing corporate events, birthdays, anniversaries, wineries, and restaurants. Surrounded by some of the finest musicians, she offers a range of live music setups, including DUO (featuring stunning harmonies), TRIO, and FULL BAND performances, depending on availability. Her local stage presence includes performances at venues like Chase Center, The Palace of Fine Arts Theater, The Lost Church, DNA Lounge, IVY Room, and Brick & Mortar. ***April 20, 2025, 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. Sailing Goat at Point San Pablo Harbor, 1900 Stenmark Dr, Richmond, CA 94801, USA*** --- ## 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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