Posted On: May 6th 2026, 02:15 am
🍻 May 16th in RVA step into a realm where fantasy & nightlife collide when Carytown’s annual DRINKERS & DRAGONS Fantasy Bar Crawl (21+) returns to Richmond! Join fellow adventurers for a day filled with quests, themed drinks and food offerings, photos, new friends and immersive fun along the way!
🎨 ‘Drinking Dragon’ art created by RVA artist
@casvasidy — part of a citywide creative collaboration to be featured on collectible Trading Cards being released on May 16 in Carytown!
Adventurers will travel tavern to tavern in Carytown on May 16, trading unique “Drinking Dragon” cards (designed by 80 Richmond-based artists) while challenging fellow attendees to dice roll-offs along the way, some unlocking hidden prize cards. Dress in your best fantasy cosplay/outfit and capture the magic at our themed photo stations so gather your party and prepare for an unforgettable journey!
🚨 Last year’s adventure SOLD OUT in advance so don’t delay in inviting friends & securingvtickets soon! Registration at New York Deli, from 3:00pm to 7:00pm, with the event officially ending at 9:00pm
➡️ More info. at DrinkersAndDragons.com and AfterDarkRVA.com
FUTURE RVA FANTASY-INSPIRED EVENTS:
🧚 FAERY BALL (June 5) – Step into the enchanted Fae realm on June 5th when Richmond's FAERY BALL materializes! Prepare for a night of magic & wonder as you spread your wings & join fellow Fae for an immersive evening celebrating all things magic at Fallout RVA (21+). 'Early Fae' tickets now available via AfterDarkRVA.com – Faery Ball poster art created by Richmond artist Nicole Pisaniello (www.NicolePisaniello.com)
🐉 DRAGON FIRE TAVERN (July) — Join fellow adventurers for DRAGON FIRE TAVERN, an immersive 21+ pop-up art bar coming to Richmond this July! On July 3rd the DRAGONS & MEAD: Fantasy Art Show opens, part of RVA’s First Fridays at Black Iris in downtown Richmond. Additionally, several other fantasy-based events will be hosted in the pop-up DRAGON FIRE TAVERN throughout the month of July with a FULL DAY of adventure and immersion on July 11th, 2026 (21+) topped off with a late-night MAGIC D20 BALL: Costume Gala & Quest. More info. coming to AfterDarkRVA.com