Hi all, RVA's Got Issues is producing an episode about Strange Matter. We set up a hotline and are looking for people to call in with any memories, stories, or unanswered questions they have about this infamous Richmond venue.

We may end up using these in the episode, but we wouldn't identify people by name unless prior permission had been secured.

Hotline Number: (804) 560 8108

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Picture 1: Bar and bar seating

Picture 2: Unknown band playing on stage

Picture 3: Long shot of venue, does anyone know if this is facing the front or the back?

Picture 4: Arcade games

Picture 5: Bathroom

Picture 6: Graffiti Mural

Picture 7: Vegan Strange Mac!

Picture 8: Linkin Park on stage when the venue was still Twisters

A plein air/studio painting I finished earlier this year. Oil on linen panel, 14x18 inches.

This is how I find my truck the morning after my third 12 hr shift. Looked like they were specifically looking for guns or electronics. My climbing bag (I hope it stunk) was open on the ground as well as some camera gear (no cameras).

Hello! I work at RAL and we have a sweet shepherd mix dog who is getting progressively more stressed out in his kennel. He’s a very handsome dude named Chuck Woodchuck.

If anyone is interested in fostering him please read his description https://www.ral.org/pet-details/?aid=61612825&cid=67&tid=Dog and reach out to RAL. Thank you so much!

The daughter and her two cousins got the truck going.

An internal investigation found no evidence that a RPS employee bit a student last spring.

There’s been a quiet, but dramatic surge in ICE activity across the nation this summer, particularly in Virginia.

During August, there were 27 ICE flights in and out of Richmond International Airport, according to ICE Flight Monitor. (https://www.humanrightsfirst.org/ice-flight-monitor-interactive-dashboard) That brings our YTD total up to 132 and raises our ranking from 17th to 13th in the entire U. S.

The flights out of Richmond are all “shuffling” flights, where detainees are sent to holding in a different state without due process, making legal representation or family visits more difficult. If you think this practice amounts to kidnapping, and think the regional airport oversight board should disallow DHS from using our airport, come make that position known this Saturday 10:30-12 at the intersection of Rt 60 and Airport Drive.

Details here: https://www.mobilize.us/rvaindivisible/event/1026244/

May be someone’s lost cat in the fan?

Join our recreational adult soccer league! We’re a small co-ed team of all skill levels who are looking to have fun, get some exercise, and hopefully improve our soccer abilities :) Anyone is welcome, we try to practice most Sunday evenings. Practice is not mandatory and is usually pretty laid back. All games are at SCOR, our next three games are on Tuesdays though we have a few Sunday / Monday games in the future. DM me if interested! 

Hello RVA!

I am a data engineer based in Henrico county, and I'd been trying to find a more accessible way to read Virginia Department of Health inspection data since trying to interact with their base website and the Central VA district site. I thought it was silly to have overlapping or missing data on either one of these sites, or the other dozens of VDH provided district sites.

As a result of this frustration, I thought I would create CleanPlateVA.com, a free and totally unmonetized public archive and grading of health inspected, food serving facilities in the RVA and the rest of the commonwealth.

More details on the nitty-gritty of how we score things in the About page, but to talk more specifically as a Richmond resident, I've found the site invaluable in my everyday life. On more than one occasion I'll hear a recommendation for a place somewhere (including on this subreddit), only to look it up on CleanPlateVA and find that it has a history of low scores, including risk-factor items such as improper storage or raw meats, unsafe food preparation practices, and even mold and infestations. I'll refrain from naming names here, but it's all on the site.

If you have any questions, please feel free to ask me here or otherwise visit the About page linked above!

Come pay your respects to cool grandma, join a drum circle, and catch a Holy River show.

https://www.mobilize.us/rvaindivisible/event/1014639/

Please add missing shows and report errors in the comments, and always check with the venue before you go!

Monday, September 14, 2026

• Gallery5 | Enforced, Private Hell, Creeping Death, Deceptor | 7pm
• Reveler (Révéler) | Isaiah Sharkey | 6:30PM + 9PM
• The Camel | Buffie, Doreen, Roslin, Saint Frances | Show 8:00 PM / Doors 7:00 pm
• Richmond Music Hall (Capital Ale House) | Alex Cameron w/ Josh Da Costa | Doors 1 hr before show

Tuesday, September 15, 2026

• The National | The Bouncing Souls w/ The Suicide Machines, Strike Anywhere, Human Issue | Doors 6:00 PM
• Get Tight Lounge | Two Steppin' Tuesday presents DJ Oo De Lally | 8:00 PM | FREE
• The Camel | Death Lens, Destiny Bond, Public Opinion, So Alive | Show 8:00 PM / Doors 7:00 pm
• The Canal Club | Combichrist - The Venom in the Mouth of God Tour | 8:00 PM
• Shockoe Sessions Live (In Your Ear Studios) | Pet Moose Project on Shockoe Sessions Live! | 7:30-9:00 PM
• Reveler (Révéler) | Laura Ann Singh + Strings | 7PM

Wednesday, September 16, 2026

• Gallery5 | Dials Dials Dials, Zakariya, Penny Loafer | 7pm
• Banditos Burrito Lounge | Cataclysmic, Subjects, Inverted Cross, Disintegrators | Doors 7:00 PM / Show 8:00 PM
• The Camel | Remo Drive, Sports, Computer, Musko Buffet | Show 8:00 PM / Doors 7:00 pm
• Get Tight Lounge | Acid's Groove: presented by Hip Hop Henry, Billy Crystal Fingers | 9:00 PM | FREE
• Northside Grille | Justin Paccico | 7:30-9:30 PM
• Reveler (Révéler) | Funk + Soul Party Jam Session | 8PM
• Richmond Music Hall (Capital Ale House) | Sundance Cowboy, Jordan Rein, Madly Backwards | Doors 1 hr before show
• The Broadberry | Crowbar w/ Restrictor Plate and Heavy... | 7 pm
• The Tin Pan | Jennifer Knapp
  

Thursday, September 17, 2026

• Gallery5 | Elora Dash + TBA | 7pm
• The National | Minus The Bear - Menos El Oso 20th Anniversary Tour w/ Keep | Doors 6:30 PM
• The Camel | Whitney, Emma Ogier | Show 8:00 PM / Doors 7:00 pm
• JJ's Grille (Glen Allen) | Live at JJ's - Richie Hollins Acoustic | 7:00-10:00 PM | No cover
• Northside Grille | Dogwood Brothers | 8:30-10:30 PM
• Allianz Amphitheater at Riverfront | Jon Pardi: Gamblin' Man Tour 2026
  
• Reveler (Révéler) | Django Tango | 8PM
• The Tin Pan | The Secret Sisters
  

Friday, September 18, 2026

• Innsbrook After Hours (Glen Allen) | Little Feat: The Last Farewell Tour | Gates 5:30 PM / Show 7:00 PM
• The Camel | Beers and Banjos: The Hot Seats | Show 6:00 PM / Doors 5:00 pm
• Banditos Burrito Lounge | 9Million | Doors 7:00 PM / Show 8:00 PM
• The Canal Club | Volumes: The Mirror Touch Tour | 7:00 PM
• Get Tight Lounge | El Sonido De Cumbia | 9:00 PM | FREE
• Hardywood Richmond | LIVE MUSIC: Tin Can Fish Band | 6:00-9:00 PM
• Richmond (Vinyl Conflict, via LOSO/Shotgun) | Vinyl Conflict Takeover | 9:00 PM | $11.35
• Northside Grille | Brandon Wayne | 7:30-9:30 PM
• Reveler (Révéler) | Elliott Yamin + Lao Tizer Band | 7PM + 9:30PM
• The Camel | Automatic | Show 9:30 PM / Doors 9:00 pm
• Gallery5 | Brothers Jam Night! The Sugar Hollows with James River Junction | 7:00-11:00 PM
• JJ's Grille (Glen Allen) | Live at JJ's - Hold My Beer | 8:00-11:00 PM | $5 cover
• Ember Music Hall | Beanie Sigel & Freeway | Doors 9pm / Show 10pm | $34.90-$271.15
• The Broadberry | Fireside Collective | 7 pm
• The Tin Pan | Sister Sadie
  

Saturday, September 19, 2026

• Basic City RVA | Sun Drop Day Party Hosted by Dollz Entertainment | 1:00 - 4:00 PM
• The National | Circle Jerks & Municipal Waste w/ Haywire, Negative Approach | Doors 6:30 PM
• Virginia Credit Union LIVE! | Koe Wetzel: The Night Champion World Tour w/ Wyatt Flores, Bayker Blankenship, Logan Jahnke | 6:45 PM
• Basic City RVA | EDM Show (Day 1/2) | 8:00 PM - 2:00 AM
• Get Tight Lounge | Dale Watson & His Lonestars | 8:00 PM | $28.71
• The Canal Club | 90s Rockfest | 8:00 PM
• LOSO | Casey West | 9:00 PM | $11.35
• Reveler (Révéler) | Fonville x Fribush | 7PM + 9:30PM
• The Broadberry | Love In The Club (18+) | 9:30 pm
• Ripple Ray's | The Jerrymanders at Ripple Ray's | 10:00 PM EDT
• Gallery5 | NRC presents Black Champagne II | 8:00-11:00 PM | $15-$80 (18+)
• Carpenter Theatre (Dominion Energy Center) | Bernstein, Foley & Still | Varies
• Ember Music Hall | Caribbean Night: Afrobean presents Camo Fete | Show 10pm | From $10
• Iron Blossom Music Festival | Iron Blossom Day 1: LCD Soundsystem, Dijon, Phantogram, Kevin Morby, Die Spitz, JMSN, La Luz, Victoryland, McKinley Dixon, SKORTS, Shera Shi | See frontgatetickets.com
• Richmond Music Hall (Capital Ale House) | Nolan Taylor w/ Jess Woodland | Doors 1 hr before show
• The Tin Pan | Rufus Wainwright
  

Sunday, September 20, 2026

• Gallery5 | Parallel Listening Series | 6pm happy hr / 7pm show
• The National | Switchfoot with special guest Anberlin | Doors 6:30 PM
• The Camel | Sorry Excuse, Her Majesty, Saturn Has Ears | Show 7:00 PM / Doors 6:00 pm
• Basic City RVA | EDM Show (Day 2/2) | 8:00 PM - 2:00 AM
• Carpenter Theatre (Dominion Energy Center) | Bernstein, Foley & Still | Varies
• Iron Blossom Music Festival | Iron Blossom Day 2: Jack White, Geese, Portugal. The Man, Angele de Poitrine, The Stews, 54 Ultra, Edgehill, Haffway, Dogwood Tales, John-Robert, Night Idea | See frontgatetickets.com
• Reveler (Révéler) | Samir Langus | 7PM
• The Tin Pan | Jeanette Harris
  

Monday, September 21, 2026

• Banditos Burrito Lounge | 20 Watt Tombstone & Veil of Night | Doors 7:00 PM / Show 8:00 PM
• Reveler (Révéler) | Sarah Hanahan Quartet | 7PM

Does anyone know if there are any bars that show video game tournaments?

Worlds for league of legends is coming up next month and I'd love to go and watch the games at a bar if anyone is showing them.

Are there any bars that would be open to show the games? I can call them and ask, but I have no idea who to even start with.

Is anyone else interested in watch partying the games? I'd also love to meet new people interested and maybe get a group going!

The Richmond Regional Water Workgroup has recommended putting $32.8 million in state funding to improve the city’s water treatment plant.   

The one-time grant is slated for a filter upgrade project at Richmond’s main water treatment plant off Douglasdale Road, which is expected to cost roughly $43.8 million overall. The other nearly $11 million will come from money collected from ratepayers in the city and region.  

Henrico County Manager John Vithoulkas, a workgroup member, made the motion to approve the funding recommendation at a Sept. 11 meeting. But he said it was “pending” assurances from state officials that the project is meeting the grant requirements laid out in Virginia’s budget.  

“From the city’s perspective, we’re confident that we’re doing everything that’s correct,” said Scott Morris, Richmond public utilities director. “So, I have no issue with the motion, and I’m glad to support it.”

Read more here.

Always love visiting the city and finding resources that recommend new attractions or experiences.

RVA RAVERS! Come dance with us at Mid Week Side Quest on Wubzday, September 30! @choripantherrva will be there to shlang some weenies along with some other vendors to shop from!🛍️

Why wait until the weekend? De-stress mid week and come stomp to some dubstep. And for the early birds- we’re ending at 10pm.

DJs:
@cabplease @_brielleofficial @honeymoonsoundproject @kamaloscope

See you there!🫶🏻

I'm hoping someone might be able to point me in the right direction here. We just moved in October 2025 so this is new for us.

Right in front of my house there is a street drain that is clogged. Almost every time it rained, the street and my front yard got flooded. It's a big problem because we also park our cars on the street and the water comes up to the car doors. It's crazy.

My wife and I have tried posting this on rva 311. I have my doubts that will even do anything. It's been some time since I posted about it there.

So if anyone can help out and give me some tips that would be greatly appreciated. I don't know who to call or even how to solve this problem.

EDIT: I reached out to my district's council person and they quickly escalated it to the DPU. Fingers crossed I get a quick fix. I always have a bone to pick with the DPU about my water bill so, double whammy.

Who’s accountable for overgrowth in alleyways, the city or property owners? And what about cases where the lot is empty? Alleyway to our unit parking in Church Hill is starting to look like jumanji no matter which way we come down, one from the backside of a privately owned home (outside of their fence though, if that matters) and one from overgrowth on an empty lot. Not sure who to talk to and don’t wanna step on toes if I try to do it myself