Six things to do in Richmond
Soulful Softball, Open Art Studios, and live music are among the many things to do in Richmond this week. Check out our calendar to find out what's happening!
CORNER POCKET @ Rigger's Loft Wine Co.
SOUL, CLASSIC ROCK, FUNK, R&B
Corner Pocket is a 9-piece band that invites audiences to dance and groove to the crowd-pleasing tunes from multiple eras. We play soul, classic rock, funk, R&B and more. With a catalog of Tower of Power, Stevie Wonder, Fleetwood Mac, Sly & The Family Stone, Tom Petty, Pretenders, Al Green, Steely Dan and many more!
Featuring the CP horn section, dueling guitars and a great vocalist, folks tell us that we hit home…right in the corner pocket! Friday Aug. 16, 6-9 p.m. $5 Music Cover Charge RESERVE A TABLE 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Van Goat and Bululú @Point Richmond Music
Point Richmond Music (PRM's) free summer concert season concludes on Friday, August 23rd with Van Goat and Bululú! You won't want to miss this free show.
PRM's free festival takes place on the fourth Friday of each month, June through August, from 5:30pm to 7:45pm in historic downtown Point Richmond (Park Place between West Richmond and Washington Avenues).
Local restaurants offer a wide array of cuisines, and a rotating selection of food trucks pull up to each concert. Concert-goers can pair fine food with beverages served in biodegradable cups from PRM’s no host bar, with proceeds directly supporting the music series. Festival-style seating is available with a limited number of chairs provided, and concert-goers are encouraged to bring their own festival/lawn chairs.
PRM, an all-volunteer non-profit organization, produces the series in support of its mission to build community through the unifying language of music. Visit www.pointrichmondmusic.org for more information.
Open Studio @ Niad
Richmond Open Studios 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
As part of the city-wide event, six local Richmond artists will showcase their work in NIAD’s tranquil courtyard: Sadiqeh Gah, Jim Bruce, Larry Craighill, Patricia Pintner, Tatyana Ryevzina, and Tony Tamayo.
Opening Reception for “The Way We Are, Now: NIAD Fashion Illustrations” 1 to 4 p.m.
An exciting preview of NIAD’s fashion runway extravaganza coming up on September 14th, these sketches and illustrations feature the design talent coming out of NIAD’s Fashion Class.
Public Art Workshop: Open Call for Designs 1 to 4 p.m.
All are welcome to attend this workshop and submit artwork to be included in NIAD’s new 23rd Street facade design. This workshop will be led by NIAD artist Dorian Reid. All events are free, open to the public, and wheelchair accessible. More info on all NIAD events can be found here: niadart.org/events. Founded in Richmond in 1982, NIAD Art Center is a progressive art studio and gallery that works with more than 75 adult artists with disabilities.
Growing Dahlias @ Annie's Annuals
Come join us at the Nursery for a FREE talk about how to grow beautiful Dahlias,
one of the most generous and rewarding flowers in the garden. Jill Sowards of Violetear Studio will begin with a discussion about planting Dahlias — in the ground, in pots, or a raised bed — and initial care in order to get the best blooms, but will then focus on end-of-season care in order to ensure next year's best blooms. This will be part two of a two-part Dahlia talk, but you need not have attended the first part in order to attend this talk. All are welcome.
See our full schedule of upcoming talks and events on our website at https://blog.anniesannuals.com/events/category/events/
Find out more about www.violetearstudio.com/gardenpeople & check out Jill on Instagram @violetear_studio
DESOTO REDS - RECORD RELEASE PARTY @ Baltic Kiss
DESOTO REDS (Record Release Show!) Saturday, August 17, 2024, 8 p.m., 11:55 p.m.
East Bay indie rock band Desoto Reds features literate and catchy songwriting, unpredictable arrangements, and psychedelic lap steel and organ. Desoto Reds have released multiple albums, made it into the CMJ top 200 once, and have played countless shows in the Bay Area, including, many moons ago, an opening slot with Of Montreal. We're too rocking to be jangle pop, too melodic to be prog rock, too angular for classic rock, and not young enough to be emo.
Reformed in 2021, the Reds have lots of new songs recorded by a 16-year-old producer named AddieSteri. The band features Alex Sterling (guitar/vocals), Jeremiah Johnson (drums), Scott Yowell (lap steel and keyboards), and Dan Lieberman (bass).
PLUS
CONSOLIDATED ELECTRIC - Like lightning shooting out of a feverishly inspired mind, Consolidated Electric makes music that startles and illuminates, jolting even the most jaded listener awake. The 20,000 Megawatt sound can dazzle, unsettle and delight, sometimes simultaneously. That’s the uncanny power of Consolidated Electric.
+ SILVER FUZZ
7:30 pm/$10 cover
https://desotoreds.bandcamp.com/
https://www.instagram.com/desotoreds/
https://consolidatedelectricmusic.com/home
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557350103826
Soulful Softball @ Nichol Park
We're all geared up for the 10th annual Soulful Softball on Sunday, August 18, at Nicholl Park in Richmond. Since 2015, we've honored 111 humans who have dedicated themselves to serving our beautiful community of Richmond, CA, and beyond.
2nd annual Live Music Showcase @ Sailing Goat
We welcome you to join us for the 2nd annual Live Music Showcase. This event features original, local artists playing music and sharing their art expressions. We will offer a door prize for everyone attending. You'll have the chance to win a 1990 Danelectro Guitar, our grand door prize! There will be appetizers (for a limited time), so be sure to get there early! Take a moment to enjoy a wonderful afternoon with us by the Bay, listening to great music while soaking up the ambiance. Aug. 18, 2024, 12 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Sailing Goat at Point San Pablo Harbor, 1900 Stenmark Dr, Richmond, CA 94801, USA
Featured Artists:
David Byrd & Byrds of a Feather
Rev Rabia
Aprylle Dawn
David El
Kari & The Sweetspots
SF Bay Area Live Music
It’s all about the music!
sanfranciscobayarealivemusic.com
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