See you in the pit!

Doors 7PM
Music 8PM

$15 tickets available at the door.

live music

$12 adv / $15 dos.

We made an open call for local printmakers and creators, and Richmond delivered!

Join jurors Brooke Inman and Megan Nolde as they demonstrate printmaking techniques and guide attendees as they try their hands at etching, linoleum printing, stamps, and screenprinting!

This hands-on soft opening of August’s exhibit will also feature a specialty cocktail!

Join us “From the Ground Up” Opening Reception during First Friday, Aug. 7 from 5 — 11 p.m.

And don’t miss our Creative Happy Hour and Closing Reception on Fri., Aug. 28th from 5 — 7 p.m.

We made an open call for local printmakers and creators, and Richmond delivered! Join jurors Brooke Inman, Megan Nolde, and Jake Urbanski to celebrate the opening of “From the Ground Up: a juried printmaking exhbition” during August First Friday!

The opening reception will feature performances by Betsy from Mars with Dawning and Gavin Crockett! Get your tickets now.

Can’t wait to see the work? Enjoy a specialty cocktail and try your hand at printmaking at the “From the Ground Up” Soft Opening on Thurs., Aug. 6th from 6 — 8 p.m.

And don’t miss our Creative Happy Hour and Closing Reception on Fri., Aug. 28th from 5 — 7 p.m.

As part of our First Friday opening reception for “From the Ground Up: a juried printmaking exhbition,” Betsy from Mars will be bringing down the house with Dawning and Gavin Crockett!

First Fridays are free for all! Donations are encouraged.

An interactive murder mystery drag experience ft. Zukini Lesagna, You neek Nu York, Jocito and Teddi Baerbach

Seating will be first come, first serve.

$15.

Clue: the Drag Show transforms your standard drag show into an exciting evening of murder and mystery where we invite YOU to add to our drama into the gameplay!You may come to Gallery 5 expecting an evening filled with drag stunts, glamor, and laughs but what horrors, mysteries, and endless turns will you end up discovering?

Whether you're solving puzzles or navigating the intricate web of lies the performers have spun, Clue: The Drag Show is a test of wit and social prowess. Don't think you can simply sit and watch! We invite you to be part of the spectacle. Stay observant, interact, and engage the whole night.During the show, the audience will be invited to play along with some of the best Divas and Divos to be had. Ask them questions, try to figure out their backstory, and ultimately find out who will take their final bow. And who will be taken out in handcuffs?

This is a show unlike anything you've seen before! Come out and experience a new, interactive drag murder mystery show or you might just be the next body we find.

Hosted by Beau Tox

Performances by Zukini Lesagna, You neek Nu York, Jocito, Teddi Baerbach

Grindcore, death metal, slam metal

$10.

Lay Waste is grindcore from Virginia, weaponizing sound against capitalist machinery: war budgets, weapons contracts, prisons, borders. Fast, abrasive, and unsparing, we turn collapse into noise and refusal into grind, carrying political violence into every blast.
Free Palestine
IG: @laywastegrind
Email: laywastevagrind@gmail.com

Basura is a death-grind band formed in 2014 based in Raleigh, North Carolina. The trio consists of Vassia (guitar), Lukas (drums), and Lindsey (bass/vocals). Known for their harrowing, groove-laden take on extreme metal, they released their latest album, Zone Uncertain, in the fall of 2025.
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ERYN5PWPik
Bandcamp: https://basuragrind.bandcamp.com/album/zone-uncertain

BONEWRETCH is an underground Death/Slam metal band based in Richmond, Virginia. The band members include Thomas, Erik, Aaron, Gilbo, and Geoff.
IG: https://www.instagram.com/bonewretch/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/61577530490139/

NECOV (an acronym for Never Ending Cycle of Violence) is a Richmond, Virginia-based blackened grindcore band. The heavy-hitting trio features Amanda on vocals, Joe Adams on guitar/backup vocals, and Chris on drums.
IG: https://www.instagram.com/p/DPaCVZ5jKaK/
Bandcamp: https://necov.bandcamp.com/album/lessons-of-inhumanity

On 2nd Thursdays, every other month, from 8pm-11pm, let's get together to get nerdy ASF! We will have a FREE TO ENTER Jackbox competition with small prizes to win, pop-up nerdlesque from across the DMV, and trading cards, anime merch, and so much more!!

$10 adv. / $14 dos.
18+ Only

Nerdy Thirsty Thursday (or NTT for short ) is a "cozyback,” or a “kickback” that thrives off of vibes and creates a fun and engaging space for pop-culture enthusiasts, as well as social butterflies that are looking for a more intimate space to meet new and old connections. This event that will feature a guest-curated playlist of music, drinks, video games and board games, pop-up nerdlesque performances, and more!

Nerdy Thirsty Thursday (or NTT for short ) is a "cozyback", " or a kickback that thrives off of vibes and creates a fun and engaging space for pop-culture enthusiasts, as well as social butterflies that are looking for a more intimate space to meet new and old connections. This event that will feature a guest-curated playlist of music, drinks, video games and board games, pop-up nerdlesque performances, and more!

Accessibility info: the venue is accessible and has accessible single person genderless restrooms.

Parking info: there is street parking only. Get there early to ensure a spot near the venue. There are a couple accessible spots within a block of the venue.

Bring canned and dry goods to feed those in need and enter the merch raffle (1 raffle per item)!

August 14, 2026 | Doors 7pm | Bands 8pm | $15

Come together for a night of punk rock and community to help Richmonders in need. Bring canned and dry goods to feed those in need and enter the merch raffle (1 raffle per item).

Performances by:
ShotClock
American Television
Payphones
Gaffer

Donations from the evening will be sent to Feed More.

List of acceptable donations: https://feedmore.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Feed-More-Most-Needed-Items-List-2025.pdf

Doors at 7pm
Show at 8pm

$10-$25 sliding scale tickets; in advance and at the door

18+ Only

RadQueer Productions cordially invites you to attend CAMP GENDERF*CK!  It’s a burlesque celebration of all things camp and genderf*ck, hosted by Richmond’s enby queerlesque sensation, Mx. Casey Camp!  We’re bringing you some of the most exciting LGBTQ+ performers that Richmond has on tap, so get your tickets now before they’re all sold out!

Host: Mx. Casey Camp

Featuring: Bert Shaffer, Gordita Maricona, Journey, Jungle Julia, Leila Lovely, Mister E, Mouse Macabre, Qing Blaze, & Salem Sirene

Stage Kitten: Harley Munch

RadQueer Productions is an autonomous queer arts collaborative based out of Richmond, Virginia.  We are passionate about creating and amplifying any and all forms of art that center and celebrate queer bodies, identities, histories, relationships, and experiences.  We are firm believers in the healing power of the arts and making it accessible for all.  Our mission is twofold: 1) to build community amongst LGBTQ+ artists, performers, and writers, and 2) to spread radical queer love, joy, and authenticity to the people of Richmond and beyond.

Join Preston Lydotes and Clara Kay for a night of intimate folk/rock storytelling, featuring local Richmond acts Acelia and Abbi Jean.

Preston Lydotes: Preston Lydotes is a Boston-born indie-rock troubadour. His latest EP "Stranger At Best", hailed by The Other Side Reviews as “a stunning exercise in emotional alchemy,” has surpassed 275,000 streams on Spotify alone. He is the recipient of the Portsmouth Music Hall Emerging Artist Award and a three-time New England Music Award nominee. Now based in Nashville, Lydotes is finishing his debut album—further establishing himself as a rising voice in modern indie rock & roll.
Instagram,YouTube, Facebook, Spotify

Clara Kay: After years of fronting rock bands and secretly writing folk songs in her bedroom, Clara Kay has found her voice in the tension between the two. Her music lives in the space where raw feeling meets sharp storytelling. She's consistently been releasing singles since early 2025, including "On Purpose", "Postcard Town", "Long Con", and "Afterlife".
Instagram, YouTube, Spotify

Acelia: Combining the brutal honesty of folk songwriting with the earthy shades of a youth spent in Virginia, Acelia’s songs give order to chaos. The Richmond-based singer weaves songs about heartache, political protest, and the daily agony of growing up, peppering her universally relatable experiences with refreshingly intimate confessions.
Instagram, YouTube, Spotify

Abbi Jean: Abbi Jean is a singer-songwriter who began writing music at 13. Inspired by artists like Phoebe Bridgers, Big Thief, and Stevie Nicks, she released her debut EP Coming Clean before moving to college at JMU, where late-night dorm room writing sessions eventually shaped her debut album, The Aftermath. Rooted in community and connection, Abbi Jean brings a soul-baring honesty to her songwriting, believing that what you create is a direct reflection of who you are.
Instagram, YouTube, Spotify

Electronic show featuring RVA debut for Mark Cetilia, of Mem1 and Redux. With Stephen Vitiello & Chrystine Rayburn, Gardener & Syncretist.

$12 / $15 adv.

Come out for an evening of electronic music that will feature both academic and club approaches to sound. This show features the Richmond debut for Mark Cetilia of Mem1, an interdisciplinary artist whose practice exists at the nexus of analog and digital technologies. With performance systems utilizing custom hardware and software, Mark's work is an exercise in carefully controlled chaos.

Mem1 + Stephen Vitello - "Age of Insects"• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRAdXsrjJho

Stephen Vitiello - who collaborated with Mark on "Age of Insects" - will be performing accompanied by Chrystine Rayburn. Their duets explore textural atmospheric guitar and space, while creating a resonance between electronic and acoustic instruments with Chrystine's rich baritone clarinet work.

Gardener is the long-running synth-psych project from Dash Lewis. Using synthesizers, samplers, an array of effects pedals, and his voice, Lewis builds massive, glacial walls of sound that take influence from The Beach Boys, Harmonia, Theo Parrish, Cluster, El-P, and the Bomb Squad.

Syncretist is a solo electronic project from Robert Salsbury, co-curator of the Sunday Soundtracks concert series. Syncretist explores melody and texture using club idioms in a format that mixes song structure with a seamless dj style presentation, coming from a strong 90s IDM sensibility.

Links

Mark Cetilia website• Soundcloud• Insta

Stephen Vitiello website• Bandcamp• Insta

Gardener Bandcamp• Insta

Syncretist website • Bandcamp •Insta

Step inside Studio 8: a disco burlesque experience of glamour, seduction, showgirls, and after-dark decadence.

Doors at 8pm
Show at 9pm
18+ Only

Welcome to Studio 8 — a decadent disco dream where burlesque, nightlife, glamour, and immersive performance collide.

Presented by Onyx & 8th, this one-night-only birthday celebration transforms the venue into a shimmering world of mirrorballs, champagne energy, sultry performances, and unapologetic self-expression.

Featuring performances by:

• Jo'Rie Tigerlily

• Darshe Dazzles

• Kayy Lovely

• Zorra Valetine

• And more!

Alongside the Studio 8 Girls, this immersive revue blends classic burlesque, disco-era showgirl glamour, seductive storytelling, and nightlife fantasy into one unforgettable evening.

Expect:

Burlesque & variety performances

Disco-inspired visuals & music

Showgirls & immersive moments

Brand activations & photo opportunities

A soundtrack rooted in disco, funk, soul, and seduction

A night of music with emerging alternative singer-songwriters leeny, 4la7la, and Riley Ely!

$10 adv / $15 dos.

Leeny
leenymusic.com
Colleen Christman is a Richmond, VA based indie artist writing & releasing songs under her nickname leeny, shifting her sound and songwriting from her former project Margox onto a more eerie and at times brash landscape. Blending distorted guitars, layered synths, and sharp dynamic shifts, her music moves between quiet vulnerability and cathartic noise. With introspective lyrics exploring anxiety, identity, and growth, she channels the raw edge of modern indie rock into a sound that’s both intimate and unflinching.

4la7la
4la7la.com
4la7la, pronounced ‘for layla’ is a singer, songwriter and instrumentalist based in Virginia. 4la7la creates emotionally immersive soundscapes rooted in vulnerability, transformation and cinematic intimacy. Blending lo-fi textures, piano-led melodies and ambient production, her work reflects a world in flux; drifting in dreamlike narratives.

Riley Ely
Riley Ely Bandcamp
Riley Ely is an artist based in Richmond, Virginia whose musical work seeks to find comfort in not knowing. His latest and first studio album “Waiting” is full of questions big and small. Synthesizing influences like Bon Iver, John Martyn, Sun Kil Moon, and Nina Simone and working closely with producer/bass player/fellow songwriter Taylor Corker (TCYC), Ely creates a blend of ambient texture and americana soul.

experimental sounds ricocheting softly off of old walls

$12 adv / $15 dos.

Jo Passed is Jo Hirabayashi’s dynamic and restless songwriting project. Infused with post-punk, alternative, grunge, and garage rock, the music is often described as angular and unpredictable. Following their Sub Pop debut, 2026's "Away" released on Youth Riot Records delivers a song-forward methodology that molds stress into a smooth, fun indie rock record, hitting a sweet spot between saccharine and melancholic.

Come and support Worst coming all the way from São Paulo Brazil as they make their 1st ever appearance in Richmond Virginia!

$14 adv / $17 dos.

Worst
Coming straight from São Paulo, Worst has established itself as one of the biggest names in Brazilian hardcore metal, taking its brutal and visceral sound to the world. With five fulllength albums released worldwide and a trajectory marked by intense tours, the band has become synonymous with explosive energy and attitude on stage. Fresh off their most successful European tour, the members of Worst have energized audiences in 15 countries, performing at some of the conti- nent's most iconic festivals, such as Resurrection Fest (Spain), Exit Festival (Serbia) and Fajtfest (Czech Republic). Each show reaffirmed the strength of Brazilian hardcore metal on the international scene, further strengthening the connection with fans around the globe.

Instagram: @worsthcband
Music

Seikilos
Instagram: @seikilosband
Music

Silico
Instagram: @Silico804
Music

Beginner-friendly. High energy. Low pressure. Big fun.

Doors 7 PM | Dancing 7:30 PM sharp!

$20 adv / $25 dos.

Bring your best wingman or wingwoman, grab a drink, and get ready to dance, laugh, and experience what line dancing is all about.

Whether you come as a newbie or a natural, you’ll leave with new moves and maybe a new crush. Don't worry we will have plenty of space to hang back and watch, in case dancing isn't your thing.

This kind of IRL magic you just can’t swipe to find!

Join us for the closing reception of “From the Ground Up: a juried printmaking exhibition” with a happy hour featuring drinks specials and a unique chance to meet local creatives and business resources. Get to know each other, ask questions, and converse about how we support Richmond Creatives.

Featured Resources:

• Capital Region Small Business Development Center

• People's Advantage Federal Credit Union

• Magnolia Insurance

• Threshold Counsel, PC

On the fourth Friday of each month we open up our doors to the jazz world Inviting local jazz musicians to bless our stage with their individual sounds.

For August we are joined by the Spell & Co.
Myrish Spell - Trombone
Jeff Harper - Bass
Cameron Patterson - Drums

Standing room available at no charge but donations always appreciated!

Purchase reserved seating to enjoy this night in style. Proceeds support the artists and ensures continued accessibility to the free community event!

A night of Virginia acts featuring Gaffer, Hippie Love Party, and Becoming.

$10 adv

Gaffer Instagram
Hippie Love Party Instagram
Becoming Instagram

More info coming soon!

Crystal Flowers, Slow Teeth (NC), and Missangelbird join forces for a Labor Day vibefest. Wind down the long weekend with style at Gallery 5!

Slow Teeth:
Bandcamp: https://slowteethmusic.bandcamp.com
LINKTREE: https://linktr.ee/slowteeth
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/slow_teeth

Crystal Flowers:
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/crystal_flowers_rva

Missangelbird:
Bandcamp: https://missangelbird.bandcamp.com/

Chill vibes and good times coming your way with Sababa, the perfect excuse to kick back and enjoy the moment.

Sababa 5 are a Paris-based band known for their hypnotic blend of Middle Eastern psychedelia, Mediterranean funk, and analog groove. Their sound fuses swirling organs, surf guitars, and irresistible rhythms into a style that feels both nostalgic and forward-looking — rooted in vintage tones, but always evolving.

After gaining global attention with the single “Tokyo Midnight / Nasnusa,” featuring Japanese singer Yurika, the band continued to explore new directions through collaborations and live performances across Europe. Their self-titled debut album and follow-up, Aspan, deepened their signature sound: a rich instrumental fusion of funk, disco, and Eastern melodies.

In recent years, Sababa 5 have expanded their palette through projects with vocalists including Shiran Tzfira, Inbal Nur Dekel, Yurika Hanashima, Canay Doğan, and Sophia Solomon, balancing analog depth with cross-cultural energy.

Known for their captivating live shows, Sababa 5 bring an immersive experience that blends groove, improvisation, and vibrant sonic textures, connecting with audiences across Europe and beyond.

In 2025, they unveiled Nadir, their fourth and most ambitious album to date. Marking a new creative high, Nadir dives deeper into emotion, texture, and groove — the sound of a band unafraid to move forward. This journey continues into early 2026 with the release of their fifth album, Ca Va Ca Va, embracing a celebratory Hafla sound — a Middle Eastern party spirit — fully supported by an extensive European tour.

On 2nd Thursdays, every other month, from 8pm-11pm, let's get together to get nerdy ASF! We will have a FREE TO ENTER Jackbox competition with small prizes to win, pop-up nerdlesque from across the DMV, and trading cards, anime merch, and so much more!!

$10 adv. / $14 dos.
18+ Only

Nerdy Thirsty Thursday (or NTT for short ) is a "cozyback,” or a “kickback” that thrives off of vibes and creates a fun and engaging space for pop-culture enthusiasts, as well as social butterflies that are looking for a more intimate space to meet new and old connections. This event that will feature a guest-curated playlist of music, drinks, video games and board games, pop-up nerdlesque performances, and more!

Nerdy Thirsty Thursday (or NTT for short ) is a "cozyback", " or a kickback that thrives off of vibes and creates a fun and engaging space for pop-culture enthusiasts, as well as social butterflies that are looking for a more intimate space to meet new and old connections. This event that will feature a guest-curated playlist of music, drinks, video games and board games, pop-up nerdlesque performances, and more!

Accessibility info: the venue is accessible and has accessible single person genderless restrooms.

Parking info: there is street parking only. Get there early to ensure a spot near the venue. There are a couple accessible spots within a block of the venue.

On 2nd Thursdays, every other month, from 8pm-11pm, let's get together to get nerdy ASF! We will have a FREE TO ENTER Jackbox competition with small prizes to win, pop-up nerdlesque from across the DMV, and trading cards, anime merch, and so much more!!

$10 adv. / $14 dos.
18+ Only

Nerdy Thirsty Thursday (or NTT for short ) is a "cozyback,” or a “kickback” that thrives off of vibes and creates a fun and engaging space for pop-culture enthusiasts, as well as social butterflies that are looking for a more intimate space to meet new and old connections. This event that will feature a guest-curated playlist of music, drinks, video games and board games, pop-up nerdlesque performances, and more!

Nerdy Thirsty Thursday (or NTT for short ) is a "cozyback", " or a kickback that thrives off of vibes and creates a fun and engaging space for pop-culture enthusiasts, as well as social butterflies that are looking for a more intimate space to meet new and old connections. This event that will feature a guest-curated playlist of music, drinks, video games and board games, pop-up nerdlesque performances, and more!

Accessibility info: the venue is accessible and has accessible single person genderless restrooms.

Parking info: there is street parking only. Get there early to ensure a spot near the venue. There are a couple accessible spots within a block of the venue.