8 Great Things to do in Richmond this weekend; crabfeed, music, MLK Day, and more
• Salesian Crab Feed JANUARY 12 & 13, 2024!
Join us for our most CRACKIN’ event of the school year, Salesian College Preparatory’s Annual Crab Feed. What could be better than a night of fun, filled with raffle games like the most noted - 50/50 raffle, cash bar, and of course, All-You-Can-Eat Crab? We are excited and look forward to celebrating the 59th year of this wonderful event with you! Tickets are selling fast! Buy yours today at salesian.com.
• Live Music at the Sailing Goat Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
• SATCHMO'S GHOST At Rigger's Loft Wine Co.
Friday, January 12, 2024, 6:00 PM 9:00 PM
Satchmo's Ghost is a swinging and bluesy band. Inspired by the “ghost” of Louis Armstrong and his passion for swing and blues, this 6-piece band often takes on a "big band" sound. The band’s set list includes songs that have a punch to them and are easy to dance to. Yet, they clearly have an affinity for tasty, soulful blues tunes. Support Live Music - $5 Music Cover Charge
• Karaoke Night at the Grapenest
January 12th 8-11 pm
Come join us! 201 Tewksbury Ave, Richmond
• RED EYE GYPSY At the Baltic Kiss
Friday, January 12, 2024, 8:00 PM 9:00 PM
• Annies Annual's Backyard Talk with Ed Lavio
Saturday, January 13th, from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Join Ed Lavio, author of Backyard Orchard Culture, for an exciting and FREE talk about growing bare-root fruit trees! Ed has spent years amending and refining his growing and pruning techniques, both on his own and while working at Dave Wilson Nursery and the Urban Tree Farm in Santa Rosa. He will share his lessons learned and best practices with you to help ensure your fruit tree growing success. Over his career, Ed has developed a philosophy and techniques to control fruit tree size in the home garden. He literally wrote the book about it, ‘Backyard Orchard Culture’. Come learn how to get more fruit out of less space and over a longer period of time all while decreasing your maintenance chores. Bring your pictures and questions for Ed! Annie’s Annuals is expecting our first shipment of bare-root fruit trees for the season in early January, 2024. so our nursery will be stocked with over 60 varieties to choose from.
• The Magick Lantern Theater
Sunday, Jan 14 @ 7:30 pm
FREMONT (2023) English/Dari 1hr 31min Drama/Wrly Funny
Donya works for a Chinese fortune cookie factory. Formerly
a translator for the U.S. military, she struggles to put her
life back in order. In a moment of sudden revelation, she decides
to send out a special message in a cookie. A cross-cultural comedy
that explores the freedom of being lost and the exhilaration of
finding oneself.
$15 On-line or Cash at the Door; No Bills Over $20
Seating Time for Members 7:00 pm
Seating Time for On-line or Cash 7:15 pm
Pt Richmond Methodist Church
201 Martina (side door)
(off West Richmond)
Urban Tilth MLK Day Celebration
January 15 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm PST
Event Details:
Calling all community heroes! Join us in honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy through a day filled with togetherness, action, and joy. Urban Tilth, alongside an incredible coalition of partners, invites you to be a part of a transformative day in Richmond.
Event Schedule:
9:00 am – 11:15 am: Let’s Make a Difference Along the Richmond Greenway!
Be a volunteer and make magic happen along the Richmond Greenway, spanning from 2nd Street to 34th street. Sign up here and dive into projects like tending to the Greenway Gardens, beautifying the trail, and enjoying activities for all ages—community art installations, a petting zoo, and more!
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm: Let’s Celebrate Dr. King’s Legacy at Unity Park!
Gather at Unity Park at noon for a heartwarming tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The celebration continues with a delightful community gathering, featuring warm camaraderie and, of course, our beloved worm soup!
Location: Various locations along the Richmond Greenway and Unity Park
How You Can Join In:
- Be a Volunteer: Sign up here to be part of the transformative projects along the Richmond Greenway.
- Join the Celebration: Come to Unity Park at noon to honor Dr. King’s legacy and join the joyful community celebration.
Together, let’s create change, build connections, and honor the incredible legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Questions or need more information? Reach out to Urban Tilth at contact@urbantilth.org or visit our website www.urbantilth.org.
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