OutRVA
Events Shop OutRVA Connect
Arts & Culture Family Fun Food & Drink Nightlife
Hotels
Shopping LGBTQ Resources Sports & Outdoors Weddings Meet The Locals
Go Out Arts & Culture Family Fun Food & Drink Nightlife Stay Out Hotels Live Out Shopping LGBTQ Resources Sports & Outdoors Weddings Meet The Locals
OutRVA
EventsShop OutRVAConnect
 

Events

Submit An Event
Waitress
Jun
21
to Aug 3

Waitress

  • Sat, Jun 21, 2025 7:00 PM 19:00 Sun, Aug 3, 2025 9:30 PM 21:30
  • Virginia Repertory Theatre (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Virginia Repertory Theatre announces Waitress, the Tony-nominated Broadway sensation!

View Event →
(re)Framing Protest (NOW):  Community Conversation
Jul
10
6:00 PM18:00

(re)Framing Protest (NOW): Community Conversation

  • Thursday, July 10, 2025
  • 6:00 PM 8:00 PM 18:00 20:00
  • The Branch Museum (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Visit The Branch for a compelling community conversation.

View Event →
Pours and Pasties Burlesque and Variety Show!
Jul
11
8:30 PM20:30

Pours and Pasties Burlesque and Variety Show!

  • Friday, July 11, 2025
  • 8:30 PM 11:00 PM 20:30 23:00
  • Strangeways Brewing (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Cool down with a cold craft brew and heat things back up with a lineup of dazzling burlesque and variety acts!

View Event →
Can't Hardly Date
Jul
12
7:00 PM19:00

Can't Hardly Date

  • Saturday, July 12, 2025
  • 7:00 PM 8:30 PM 19:00 20:30
  • Coalition Theater (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Spare your friends another seven voice memo recap on the group chat- come to Can’t Hardly Date instead.

View Event →
Drag Show Fundraiser
Jul
13
3:00 PM15:00

Drag Show Fundraiser

  • Sunday, July 13, 2025
  • 3:00 PM 5:00 PM 15:00 17:00
  • Rams in Recovery - Recovery Clubhouse (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Get ready to be dazzled by amazing performances from drag queens, all while raising funds for a great cause.

View Event →
Big GAY Night Fever
Jul
13
5:00 PM17:00

Big GAY Night Fever

  • Sunday, July 13, 2025
  • 5:00 PM 9:00 PM 17:00 21:00
  • The Workshop (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The Big GAY Night Fever Market!

View Event →
Queer Life Drawing
Jul
16
6:00 PM18:00

Queer Life Drawing

  • Wednesday, July 16, 2025
  • 6:00 PM 8:00 PM 18:00 20:00
  • Gold Lion Community Cafe (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Meet other artists, have some beverages, and be creative in a fun place.

View Event →
Just Laughs Drag King Comedy Brunch presented by Celebrity Male Impersonations
Jul
20
12:00 PM12:00

Just Laughs Drag King Comedy Brunch presented by Celebrity Male Impersonations

  • Sunday, July 20, 2025
  • 12:00 PM 2:00 PM 12:00 14:00
  • Gold Lion Community Cafe (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Grab your friends and let’s brunch!

View Event →
Fallout RVA: Onya Nurve
Jul
22
7:00 PM19:00

Fallout RVA: Onya Nurve

  • Tuesday, July 22, 2025
  • 7:00 PM 11:00 PM 19:00 23:00
  • Fallout RVA (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Fallout is pleased to present a night with Onya Nurve Winner of RuPaul's Drag Race Season 17!

View Event →
Author Events 2025: Richmond
Jul
26
3:00 PM15:00

Author Events 2025: Richmond

  • Saturday, July 26, 2025
  • 3:00 PM 5:00 PM 15:00 17:00
  • By Any Beans Necessary (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Come out for a community conversation around the release of Rahim Thawer’s book: The Mental Health Guide for Cis and Trans Queer Guys (New Harbinger Publications).

View Event →
RuPaul’s Drag Race Werq The World Tour 2025
Sep
2
7:30 PM19:30

RuPaul’s Drag Race Werq The World Tour 2025

  • Tuesday, September 2, 2025
  • 7:30 PM 9:30 PM 19:30 21:30
  • Altria Theater (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The nominees are in, and the competition is fierce.

View Event →
Lucy Dacus: Forever is a Feeling Tour
Sep
19
8:00 PM20:00

Lucy Dacus: Forever is a Feeling Tour

  • Friday, September 19, 2025
  • 8:00 PM 10:00 PM 20:00 22:00
  • Altria Theater (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Three-time GRAMMY® award winner and Richmond Native, Lucy Dacus is bringing her Forever is a Feeling Tour to Altria Theater.

View Event →
Fortune Feimster: Takin' Care of Biscuits Comedy Tour
Sep
26
7:00 PM19:00

Fortune Feimster: Takin' Care of Biscuits Comedy Tour

  • Friday, September 26, 2025
  • 7:00 PM 9:00 PM 19:00 21:00
  • Dominion Energy Center for Performing Arts (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

She’s your funniest cousin who isn't afraid to entertain the masses with tales of her good fortune, insecurities, and faux pas.

View Event →
Matt Mathews: Boujee On A Budget
Oct
17
7:00 PM19:00

Matt Mathews: Boujee On A Budget

  • Friday, October 17, 2025
  • 7:00 PM 9:00 PM 19:00 21:00
  • Dominion Energy Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Rising comedian and social media sensation Matt Mathews is thrilled to announce his latest national stand-up comedy tour – Boujee On A Budget.

View Event →

Naughty and Nautical: An Underwater Burlesque Adventure!
Jul
5
7:30 PM19:30

Naughty and Nautical: An Underwater Burlesque Adventure!

  • Saturday, July 5, 2025
  • 7:30 PM 10:00 PM 19:30 22:00
  • Firehouse Theatre (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Ahoy! Dive into an ocean of tease!

View Event →
Live At The Branch:  Mini-Concert with Ari Voxx & The Sad Lads
Jul
2
6:00 PM18:00

Live At The Branch: Mini-Concert with Ari Voxx & The Sad Lads

  • Wednesday, July 2, 2025
  • 6:00 PM 8:00 PM 18:00 20:00
  • The Branch Museum (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The latest installment of Live At The Branch mini concert series, featuring DC’s Dreamy Pop Princess, Ari Voxx.

View Event →
Queer Youth Meet-up at Devil's Lettuce
Jun
29
12:00 PM12:00

Queer Youth Meet-up at Devil's Lettuce

  • Sunday, June 29, 2025
  • 12:00 PM 2:00 PM 12:00 14:00
  • Devil's Lettuce (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Come to the first-ever Queer Youth Meet-up at Devil's Lettuce!

View Event →
Story Circles and the Unveiling of “Umama”
Jun
28
12:00 PM12:00

Story Circles and the Unveiling of “Umama”

  • Saturday, June 28, 2025
  • 12:00 PM 2:00 PM 12:00 14:00
  • The Branch Museum (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

These Story Circles honor the multifaceted and profound journey of Black Motherhood—one of the core inspirations behind Umama.

View Event →
Raining Men Drag King Disco Brunch Pride Edition
Jun
22
12:00 PM12:00

Raining Men Drag King Disco Brunch Pride Edition

  • Sunday, June 22, 2025
  • 12:00 PM 2:00 PM 12:00 14:00
  • Gold Lion Community Cafe (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

It's Raining Men for Pride Month!

View Event →
Carytown Pride Market
Jun
22
12:00 PM12:00

Carytown Pride Market

  • Sunday, June 22, 2025
  • 12:00 PM 5:00 PM 12:00 17:00
  • Carytown (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Come out for a day of supporting queer artistry and joy!

View Event →
The Branch Museum of Design Juneteenth Community Celebration
Jun
19
6:00 PM18:00

The Branch Museum of Design Juneteenth Community Celebration

  • Thursday, June 19, 2025
  • 6:00 PM 8:00 PM 18:00 20:00
  • The Branch Museum (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

A community celebration marking the opening of two new exhibitions: (re)Framing Protest (NOW): Design + Hope & Echoes of Us.

View Event →
Becoming a Trans Entrepreneur: Self-Care as the Foundation for Sustainable Biz
Jun
15
6:00 PM18:00

Becoming a Trans Entrepreneur: Self-Care as the Foundation for Sustainable Biz

  • Sunday, June 15, 2025
  • 6:00 PM 7:30 PM 18:00 19:30
  • Autonomy Salon and Wellness (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Be a part of the inaugural gathering of the RVA Trans Entrepreneurs Alliance.

View Event →
Pride LitCon
Jun
14
10:00 AM10:00

Pride LitCon

  • Saturday, June 14, 2025
  • 10:00 AM 3:59 PM 10:00 15:59
  • Acca Shriners' Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

A "Book fair" where readers can meet authors of LGBT stories, purchase books, pick up swag, get books and swag signed, etc.

View Event →
Pours and Pasties Burlesque and Variety Show!
Jun
13
8:30 PM20:30

Pours and Pasties Burlesque and Variety Show!

  • Friday, June 13, 2025
  • 8:30 PM 11:00 PM 20:30 23:00
  • Strangeways Brewing (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Pours and Pasties is back and ready to turn up the heat for the month of June!

View Event →
Heartfelt Tattoo One Year Anniversary
Jun
8
12:00 PM12:00

Heartfelt Tattoo One Year Anniversary

  • Sunday, June 8, 2025
  • 12:00 PM 8:00 PM 12:00 20:00
  • Heartfelt Tattoo (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Come get tattooed, hang out, make a new friend, and be gay!

View Event →
Big GAY PRIDE Market @ Diversity Richmond
Jun
8
12:00 PM12:00

Big GAY PRIDE Market @ Diversity Richmond

  • Sunday, June 8, 2025
  • 12:00 PM 4:00 PM 12:00 16:00
  • Diversity Richmond (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The Big GAY PRIDE MONTH Market!

View Event →
Euphoria Hour: A Trans & Non-binary (and allies) Pride Month Kick-Off
Jun
4
5:00 PM17:00

Euphoria Hour: A Trans & Non-binary (and allies) Pride Month Kick-Off

  • Wednesday, June 4, 2025
  • 5:00 PM 7:00 PM 17:00 19:00
  • Devil's Lettuce (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Come for yummy vegan comfort food, stay for the chance to mingle with other trans folks and allies!

View Event →
The Reveal Revue: A Night of Budding Burlesque Performances
May
31
8:30 PM20:30

The Reveal Revue: A Night of Budding Burlesque Performances

  • Saturday, May 31, 2025
  • 8:30 PM 11:00 PM 20:30 23:00
  • Strangeways Brewing (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The Reveal Revue returns with another vibrant night of burlesque magic!

View Event →
Fallout Presents: Crystal Envy
May
20
7:00 PM19:00

Fallout Presents: Crystal Envy

  • Tuesday, May 20, 2025
  • 7:00 PM 11:00 PM 19:00 23:00
  • Fallout RVA (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Fallout is pleased to present a night with Crystal Envy from RuPaul's Drag Race Season 17!

View Event →
Becoming a Transpreneur: Self-Care as the Foundation for Sustainable Biz
May
18
7:30 PM19:30

Becoming a Transpreneur: Self-Care as the Foundation for Sustainable Biz

  • Sunday, May 18, 2025
  • 7:30 PM 9:00 PM 19:30 21:00
  • Autonomy Salon and Wellness (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Come out for the inaugural gathering of the RVA Trans Entrepreneurs Alliance.

View Event →
Prom Night at Rainbow Roll
May
18
6:00 PM18:00

Prom Night at Rainbow Roll

  • Sunday, May 18, 2025
  • 6:00 PM 9:00 PM 18:00 21:00
  • Rollerdome (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Grab your corsage, fluff that tulle, and prepare to skate your queer little heart out!

View Event →
Celebrity Impersonations Drag King Brunch Presents The Best Men Drag Brunch
May
18
12:00 PM12:00

Celebrity Impersonations Drag King Brunch Presents The Best Men Drag Brunch

  • Sunday, May 18, 2025
  • 12:00 PM 2:00 PM 12:00 14:00
  • Gold Lion Community Cafe (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Don't miss this exciting opportunity to witness some of the best drag performers in town!

View Event →
Drag Roulette Show: Mx. Manchester Pageant Fundraiser
May
16
8:00 PM20:00

Drag Roulette Show: Mx. Manchester Pageant Fundraiser

  • Friday, May 16, 2025
  • 8:00 PM 10:00 PM 20:00 22:00
  • Basic City Beer Co. (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The wheel is spinning and the stakes are raised at the annual Drag Roulette fundraiser!

View Event →
Community Night: Jambalaya
May
15
7:30 PM19:30

Community Night: Jambalaya

  • Thursday, May 15, 2025
  • 7:30 PM 8:30 PM 19:30 20:30
  • Coalition Theater (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

You're invited to get on stage with Coalition improvisers and play improvised!

View Event →
Big GAY Mom Market
May
11
12:00 PM12:00

Big GAY Mom Market

  • Sunday, May 11, 2025
  • 12:00 PM 4:00 PM 12:00 16:00
  • Diversity Richmond (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The Big GAY Market: MOM's Day Edition! ALL MOMS & Mom-Adjacent folks are welcome!

View Event →
Pours and Pasties Burlesque and Variety Show!
May
9
8:30 PM20:30

Pours and Pasties Burlesque and Variety Show!

  • Friday, May 9, 2025
  • 8:30 PM 11:00 PM 20:30 23:00
  • Strangeways Brewing (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Expect jaw-dropping burlesque, dazzling variety acts, and all the sparkle your heart desires!

View Event →
Community Night: Improv Mixer
May
8
7:30 PM19:30

Community Night: Improv Mixer

  • Thursday, May 8, 2025
  • 7:30 PM 9:00 PM 19:30 21:00
  • Coalition Theater (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Calling all improvisers, students, and living human beings!

View Event →
The Drag Bazaar
May
3
6:00 PM18:00

The Drag Bazaar

  • Saturday, May 3, 2025
  • 6:00 PM 9:00 PM 18:00 21:00
  • The Basement (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The King Collective presents The Drag Bazaar, a night of masc performance art!

View Event →
Richmond Maker's Market
May
3
12:00 PM12:00

Richmond Maker's Market

  • Saturday, May 3, 2025
  • 12:00 PM 6:00 PM 12:00 18:00
  • Basic City Beer Co. (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The best of Richmond's creatives can be found at the Richmond Maker's Market.

View Event →
Boots on the Ground Cowboys and Country Music Drag King Brunch
Apr
20
12:00 PM12:00

Boots on the Ground Cowboys and Country Music Drag King Brunch

  • Sunday, April 20, 2025
  • 12:00 PM 2:00 PM 12:00 14:00
  • Gold Lion Commuity Cafe (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Yeehaw! Get ready for Boots on the Ground Cowboys and Country Music Drag King Brunch!

View Event →
Guilty Pleasure: A Queer Comedy Show About Cumming Out
Apr
13
12:00 PM12:00

Guilty Pleasure: A Queer Comedy Show About Cumming Out

  • Sunday, April 13, 2025
  • 12:00 PM 1:30 PM 12:00 13:30
  • Reveler (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

A hilarious, heartfelt solo stand-up show about learning how to love yourself. Literally.

View Event →
Big GAY Market: Spring Mingle
Apr
13
12:00 PM12:00

Big GAY Market: Spring Mingle

  • Sunday, April 13, 2025
  • 12:00 PM 4:00 PM 12:00 16:00
  • Diversity Richmond (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

A special Queer Crush event for single, poly, and other folks open to connections!

View Event →
The 2025 RVA Burlesque Festival
Apr
10
8:00 PM20:00

The 2025 RVA Burlesque Festival

  • Thursday, April 10, 2025
  • 8:00 PM 11:00 PM 20:00 23:00
  • Richmond, VA, 23219 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Come out for three exhilarating days of glamour, talent, and celebration at the 2025 RVA Burlesque Festival!

View Event →
The LGBTQ+ Travel Guide with Alicia Valenski
Apr
10
6:00 PM18:00

The LGBTQ+ Travel Guide with Alicia Valenski

  • Thursday, April 10, 2025
  • 6:00 PM 7:30 PM 18:00 19:30
  • Fountain Bookstore (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Fountain Bookstore is partnering with the Richmond LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce to bring you great info on queer-friendly travel spots and tips!

View Event →
 

Follow #OutRVA on Instagram

How have you been celebrating Pride Month? We have a few ideas at outrva.com.
Show your Pride with stickers and tees available at outrva.com/shop.
Linden Row Inn's Long History of LGBT Inclusion — OutRVA https://bit.ly/2AqITUn
Richmond Region Visitor Center
405 N 3rd St,
Richmond, VA, 23219,
United States
(804) 783-7450 kevin@bigspoonco.com
Hours
Mon 9am to 5pm
Tue 9am to 5pm
Wed 9am to 5pm
Thu 9am to 5pm
Fri 9am to 5pm
Sat 9am to 5pm
Sun 9am to 5pm
 
visitrichmond.jpeg

OutRVA is a program of Richmond Region Tourism promoting LGBTQ tourism in partnership with community members and organizations.

 
DONATE
Privacy PolicyContact Show Your Local Love
Join Our E-List
Name *
Interested in Volunteering with OutRVA? *
Thank you!
 
Site Managed By Big Spoon Co. | PR & Marketing Agency

Site Managed By Big Spoon Co. | PR & Marketing Agency