Name: Richmond International Film Festival
Start: 2026-09-22
End: 2026-09-27

A top RVA destination attraction- artistic, educational and affordable. "The ONE thing to do in Virginia." -Huff Post "One of the top 10 places to see a movie in splendor." -USA Today A living museum and one of a handful remaining single-screen, motion picture palaces. The Byrd continuously screens the best films of today and yesteryear. Boasts largest recorded, complete set of Arthur Brounet murals, exquisite Baroque architecture and a working Mighty Wurlitzer Theatre Organ (played every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday before films). Always visit ByrdTheatre.org for complete and updated listings. Offering Private Movie Parties and event rentals. Open 365 Days per Year. TRANSPORTATION/PARKING: Free Parking widely available on street, as well as public lot behind 2800 North block and public parking deck behind 2900 North Block (behind theater). Bus Stop located 1 block east of theatre, on Cary St near corner of Boulevard. ACCESSIBILITY: The Theatre rests at street level, with several seating cutouts on aisles at the back of the theater. New seating in center section, accessible platform added and first fully accessible restroom. ABOUT: The Byrd Theatre has been independently operated since first opening its doors Dec 24, 1928. In 2007, The Byrd Theatre Foundation formed to revitalize the theatre as a center for film, expanding the big screen experience, celebrating the art of cinema and preserving Virginia's grand motion picture palace.

Byrd Theatre

Bygones specializes in men's and women's clothing, jewelry and accessories from the Victorian era through the 1960s. We also carry a number of reproduction clothing lines such as Stop Staring!, Trashy Diva, DaVinci, Effie's Heart, Retrospec'd and more!

Bygones Vintage Clothing

Casual deli serving specialty submarine sandwiches with creative names. Have a specialty soda or a bag of gourmet potato chips with your meal. No dinner on Sunday.

Coppola's Deli

New York-style deli and Carytown nightspot. The Reuben is popular, but there are tons of sandwich options, with the freedom to build your own. Vegetarian options also available.

New York Deli

For 25 years Mongrel has been voted “The Best” in shopping. But Mongrel is much more than a gift and greeting card store– it’s an experience…and a fun one, too. From the irreverent card to the perfect gift, Mongrel customers find a shop filled with life choices– for home, body, mind and soul. While at Mongrel, laughing out loud is a must, running into old friends is assured, and Mongrel is now serving its second generation of customers. Whether you have hours to spend or are on the run, Mongrel is a Carytown destination.

Mongrel

Shelf Life Books is always buying gently used books, offering either cash or store credit for the following: literature, art, photography, architecture, design, poetry, history, Virginia history, military history, graphic novels, music, fashion, film, theater, philosophy, psychology, and the like.

Shelf Life Books

Whole-bean coffee, pastries, sandwiches and soups. Lots of vegan and vegetarian pastries and sandwiches are available. Save room for a gourmet dessert.

Sugar & Twine

Cute little snack place at Chum Chum in Carytown, Richmond, VA.

Chum Chum Onigiri

We take pride in our farm-to-table approach to cooking and want to make it accessible to you. In addition to fresh produce and French-imported goods, we have grab-and-go Vietnamese dishes prepared at our restaurant.

Sen Organic Farmers Market

Carytown Sushi

Bringing rich tonkotsu style ramen to Carytown! Handmade gyoza and buns, gluten free/vegan options.

Hai Y'all

We’re a community of runners, hikers, bikers and ballplayers. We’re an outdoor playground, designed by Mother Nature, with class III and IV rapids running right through our downtown. A 52-mile bike trail runs along the James. The Richmond Marathon and Ukrop’s 10k are huge celebrations, and the whole region comes out to cheer on our local teams. In fact, we’re so sports-minded that the Washington Redskins have their training camp right in the center of the city. Add to that awesome hotels, beautiful venues, attractions, art, craft beer, more than 900 restaurants and a convenient location, and you’ve got a top choice for your next sports event. Welcome to RVA!

From indoor to outdoor facilities, the Richmond region has the fields, pitches, diamonds, venues and the dedicated staff to ensure your event is a huge success. 



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RIFF, one of the largest international competitive film festivals in the Mid-Atlantic, brings more than 160 cutting edge film premiers to Richmond, Virginia plus nightly local, national and international music performances, panels and Q&As, the red carpet awards, mixers, and more all of which usher the spirit of Hollywood into RVA.

Richmond International Film Festival

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