Don’t go into hibernation just yet, this is no time for a long winter’s nap. Richmond is alive with golden colors and surprising adventures around every corner. Hop on a tuk-tuk this weekend and go explore this place that we’re lucky to call home.
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There’s no better way to do Richmond than in a three-wheeled, 100% electric, open air-limo. They’re called tuk-tuks. And they’re this season’s favorite way to roll up to breweries, take in the tacky lights, and celebrate a special occasion. Launched this fall by David and Lyndsi Austin, RVATukTuk is on a mission to provide environmentally responsible transportation services with a side of fun. Each tuk-tuk can seat up to six passengers and a driver who navigates a hop-on, hop-off circuit using a hand throttle and a pedal break. These babies top out at 25 miles per hour and even come with speakers and heated seats. If you ask us, there’s no better way to take in the sights and sounds of Richmond than in a tuk-tuk during one of the best times of the year.
There are no race day marshals. No water stops. No support along the course. No race bibs. No awards. And no entry fee. Just bring a canned food item for donation and join this free, voluntary social run organized by Race Team RVA Running Club for the purpose of running Thanksgiving morning while giving back. All food will be donated to the Salvation Army after the run, which will take you over the pipeline and throughout downtown Richmond (total distance is about five miles). You can run, walk or both. The Race Team RVA Running Club is a Richmond based non-profit focused on building a healthier community.
If classic parlour games with a modern spin are your thing, you’ll want to head over to the newly opened Slingshot Social Game Club this weekend. We’re talking games that have served as fan-favorites for generations but are now amped up a bit. Think ultimate bocce (with automatic scoring and instant replay), Extreme Duckpin (faster lanes and no bowling shoes needed), and SuperSkee (with bigger balls and longer lanes to take the level of difficulty up a notch). While playing your game of choice with friend or foe, you can even pour yourself a libation or two thanks to a tap wall that sports 48 craft beers, ciders, and wines. Slingshot also offers a bar with a selection of signature cocktails as well as shareable plates, gourmet burgers, and flatbreads. Opened this month, Slingshot is 10,000 square feet of entertainment coming at you thanks to the owners of The Circuit Arcade Bar.
The Institute for Contemporary Art just announced that Church Hill’s Soul N’ Vinegar, run by chef Michelle Parrish, is now up and running inside the ICA’s Abby Moore Cafe. As part of the partnership, ICA graduate assistant Houria Boumzairig, a Fulbright Scholar from Morocco and student in VCU’s Interior Design Department, collaborated with Parrish to ensure the new Soul N’ Vinegar space is as welcoming and familiar as the original.
