The National
October 9: Senses Fail & August Burns Red
October 10: Citizen Cope
October 14: Lucero
October 16: ZOSO: Led Zeppelin Experience
October 20: Social Distortion
November 10: Brand New & Thrice
www.thenationalva.com

The Ugly Duckling
October 2-18
Empire Theatre
www.theatreivrichmond.org

First Fridays Art Walk
October 2 & November 5
Downtown Richmond
www.firstfridaysrichmond.com

Central VA Pork Festival
October 3
Richmond Raceway Complex

Colonial Heritage Day at Eppington
October 3 • 12pm-5pm
Eppington Plantation House
Enjoy activities that include carriage rides, tours of the hosue and music.
Admission is free.
www.chesterfield.gov

Tricycle Gardens First Annual Harvest Dinner
October 3 • 6pm-10pm
Enjoy the bounty of the land with locally grown food prepared by our Richmond chefs! RSVP by 9/25. $50 pp. Church Hill's Robinson Theater.
www.tricyclegardens.org

2009 Richmond Walk Now for Autism
October 3
Richmond Raceway Complex
Autism Speaks' Walk Now for Autism is North America's largest grassroots autism walk program and our signature fundraising and awareness event.
www.walknowforautism.org

The Highlands-Massey Classic 5K Run/Walk
October 3
The Highlands
Race starts at 8am. Registration from 6:30am-7:30am. All age groups encouraged to run or walk. Registration deadline September 25.
www.highlandsmasseyclassic.org

Second Street Festival
October 3 • 12pm-10pm
October 4 • 12pm-6pm
2nd Street in Jackson Ward
Each year tens of thousands of people come to Richmond's historic Jackson Ward to hear live music on four stages, enjoy children's activities, taste delicious food, shop in the authentic marketplace, dance in the streets and renew old friendships.
www.venturerichmond.com

Pilobolus
October 6-7
Modlin Center
In a sequel to its electrifying performance in 2005, Pilobolus Dance Theater returns to our stage in a program of mind-boggling choreography and exuberant athleticism.
www.modlin.richmond.edu

Magnificent Midlothian Food Festival
October 7 • 4:30pm-8:30pm
Westchester Commons at Watkins Center
Crab cakes, beef tenderloin, bbq, chicken, salmon and more! All you can eat. All-inclusive tickets $30 (not sold at event). Proceeds go to local charities. Tickets must be purchased in advance at the Community Weekly Office, Village Bank locations, or contact a Rotarian.
www.midlothianrotary.org

Kugel Ball
October 9
Science Museum of Virginia
www.smv.org

Richmond Folk Festival
October 9-11 • 12pm-11pm
Downtown Richmond's Riverfront
The Richmond Folk Festival continues celebrating the roots, richness and variety of American culture through music, dance, traditional craft and food.
www.richmondfolkfestival.org

Down Syndrome Association of Greater Richmond Buddy Walk
October 10
Richmond Raceway Complex
www.dsagr.com

Pumpkin Festival
October 10-11
Chesterfield Berry Farm
Hay ride to & from pumpkin patch, pig races, live entertainment, animal area, giant corn maze and more.
www.chesterfieldberryfarm.com

Richmond's Original Italian Street Festival
October 10 • 11am-8pm
October 11 • 11am-6pm
Richmond Raceway Complex
Experience the amazing entertainment, culture and of course food of Italy right here in Richmond.
www.richmonditalianfestival.com

2009 Fight for Air Climb
October 17
Richmond Raceway Complex
www.mrsnv.com

Petersburg Fall Family Festival
October 17 • 7am-6:30pm
Old Towne Petersburg
Arts, Crafts, Antiques, Music and Entertainment for all ages, Historic Walking Tours, Unique Art Galleries, Antiques and Specialty Shops, Bistros, Coffee Houses and Restaurants dot the Historic Area.
www.fallfestival.art.officelive.com

So You Think You Can Dance Live Tour 2009
October 17
Richmond Coliseum
www.ticketmaster.com

CircoAereo: Espresso
October 22-23
Modlin Center
This stunning "theater without words" mixes traditional big-top acts such as juggling and aerial work with innovative cabaret theater, movement and humor.
www.modlin.richmond.edu

41st Annual Richmond Oktoberfest
October 23-24 • 6pm-12:30am
The Showplace
Good Food, Fun, Gemuetlichkeit and Dancing for the entire family. Headlining Band: The Continentals.
Advance Tickets $8.00
Tickets at door $10.00
Age 15 and under Free
www.richmondoktoberfest.com

Disney on Ice: 100 Years of Magic
October 23-25
Richmond Coliseum
Join the celebration as 65 of Disney's unforgettable characters from 18 beloved stories come to life.
www.ticketmaster.com

Terence Blanchard Quintet
October 30
Modlin Center
www.modlin.richmond.edu

Richmond Walk for Lupus Now
October 31
Richmond Raceway Complex
www.donate.lupus.org