March is upon us RVA! Check out what’s going on this weekend around Richmond:

The Virginia Wine Expo is in town all weekend! Head to Main Street Station from Friday to Sunday to try more that 300 wines from 40 different wineries as well as a selection of Virginia distilled spirits. The Expo also features master-class seminars, wine pairing dinners, grand tastings, global smoked cuisine, as well as local eats!   

Check out the Dogtown Winter Beer and Oyster Festival on Saturday from 2-10pm at The Butterbean in Manchester! The celebration will feature a huge selection of craft beer, cider, wine & kombucha on tap, a raw oyster station, and made from scratch food supplied by The Butterbean with special features including oyster stew, chips & crab salsa, & crab muffins. Plus, enjoy live music from four different bands and outdoor firepits to keep you warm!

When you get tired of oysters, check out the Mardi Gras celebration going down at Dogtown Dance Theatre in Manchester! The party kicks off with a parade from 3PM – 4PM, beginning at 15th Street and Bainbridge Street. Back at the theatre from 4-8:30 different groups will showcase a wide variety of dance including modern dance, African dancing, hip-hop, belly dancing, Latin and salsa dancing, and more. Legend Brewing Company is sponsoring cold brews and Sophia’s International Cuisine will be serving delicious food! Tickets are $15 for adults, $5 for children between 5 and 12, and children under 5 are free.