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Calvin & friends: lit & lattes

🎨: Katie Meeker (@meoowkr)

#rva #vcu #comic #fyp #explore

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Calvin & friends: rent control

🎨: Katie Meeker (@meoowkr)

#rva #vcu #comic #fyp #explore

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If you can’t duel your friends who can you duel? ⚔️

There’s only two spots left for this Sunday’s workshop “18th Century Pistol/Sword Dueling” taught by @pat_possum

Learn the dueling process and procedure of pistol dueling based on the 1777 Code Duello. By the end of the workshop everyone will get to participate in a mock duel with safe swords and synthetic musket-style pistols.

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More info through the Education Portal linked in our bio!

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Vendor and performer applications for the 2027 Richmond Ren Faire are now live on our event site 🍻

We are excited to invite vendors, demonstrators, and performers to participate in this weekend long celebration of our creative communities on April 17th & 18th at Dorey Park.

We are seeking vendors that reflect the Faire’s focus on craftsmanship and handmade wares ranging from:

🧵 Artisans & Makers
🍗 Food & Beverage
🎨 Crafting & Interactive Experiences

IMPORTANT NOTE 👇
The Richmond Ren Faire DOES NOT permit art that is AI generated. This event inherently pushes up against those systems with an emphasis on celebrating human creativity.

🎭 Performances & attractions of all kinds are encouraged to apply via the appropriate application online. From musical acts, to sideshow experiences, to historic encampments, send us your pitch!

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Additionally, we want to hear from YOU! Tell us in the comments what kinds of performances and experiences that you want to see at the upcoming Ren Faire.

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📸: @apteux

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Calvin & friends: October 7th

🎨: Katie Meeker (@meoowkr)

#vcu #rva #comic #fyp #explorepage

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Learn the dueling process and procedure of pistol dueling based on the 1777 Code Duello with @pat_possum this Sunday ⚔️

This workshop will end with a mock duel using safe swords and synthetic musket-style pistols.

Patrick has studied Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA) for 15 years and is a former competitor.
He is versed in various dagger styles as well as long sword, Ringen (wrestling), saber, and armored combat.

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This class is currently half full! Register today through the link to the Education Portal in our bio if you are interested in attending.

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Announcing the dates for the 2027 Richmond Ren Faire ⚔️

We reconvene for the second year of The Regathering on April 17th and 18th at Dorey Park where the guilds will come together again for two days of skill share, connection, and a celebration of our resilient arts community.

More information we be unveiled over the coming months, but in the meantime, here are some important dates to keep in mind:

⚔️ 10/8 - Vendor & Performer Applications Open
⚔️ 11/15 - Weekend Passes On Sale
⚔️ 11/29 - Single Tickets On Sale

Thank you to @betsy.ebsen.tattoos and our friends over at @unkindnessart for partnering with us on the launch video.

Music by @circle_breaker ⚔️

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There will not be live tattooing at the event. This video is an homage to our local tattoo culture.

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Calvin & friends: quillard v. the dpu

🎨: Katie Meeker (@meoowkr)

#rva #vcu #comic #fyp #explorepage

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I finally got the chance to play with @api_fury_rollerderby and it was such a great time!

Skating with new and old friends always makes me happy. And having my aunt there to cheer for me brought me so much joy!!!! ❤️

Thanks for the awesome photos @belsaasphoto 🤗

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This month’s Community Care Night is in partnership with @party_liberation_foundation featuring a collage workshop by @toddraviotta and music by @thereinholder

Programming is free and goes from 6-8pm. Join us this Thursday for some laid back hands on activities and a soft opening for the Carnival of 5 Fires exhibition, showcasing artists from PLF’s community in coordination with their 20th anniversary 🔥

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✊Week 4 of Ratepayer Rebellion
……So many more horn-honks in solidarity with us today🎉

🟠This week we focused on the impacts of the NextEra Dominion Energy acquisition on public health — and of course walked this weeks 13 letters into the SCC Clerk and held a ceremonial shredding of our ever-rising Dominion Energy bills 💸

🟠Join us again next Thursday and tell the SCC how you feel about rising electric bills, new gas plants for data centers and the merger with your homemade signs!

#StopNextEra #StopNextEraPowerGrab

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