1 | Free ‘Zootopia’ showing at Tiller Park, July 24
Families can gather at Tiller Park in East Richmond Heights for a free showing of the animated Disney movie “Zootopia” on Friday. This Movie in the Park event is one of four free outdoor screenings the city is sponsoring this summer. Bring lawn chairs and blankets for the full experience.
Movie in the Park, Fri., July 24, 8:30 p.m., Tiller Park at Key Boulevard and McLaughlin Street. Free
2 | Music and tacos at Los Cenzontles, July 24
The Los Cenzontles Cultural Arts Academy is hosting a family friendly community celebration of music and tacos on Friday. The Music & Tacos event features live music from Los Cenzontles artists, with food and drinks available for purchase.
Music & Tacos, Fri., July 24, 7 p.m., Los Cenzontles Cultural Arts Academy, 13108 San Pablo Ave., San Pablo. $15 adults; free for 17 and younger
3 | Community pancake brunch helps the homeless, July 25
SOS Richmond is hosting a community pancake brunch on Saturday to garner support for its programs serving unhoused people. The nonprofit provides services including showers, laundry and wellness checks. The brunch welcomes anyone “passionate about social justice, community health, housing, or simply getting more involved where you live.”
Community pancake brunch, Sat., July 25, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., SOS Richmond, 32 Harbour Way. Free/$30 donation requested
4 | Cuban music highlights Music on the Corridor, July 25
The latest Music on the Corridor concert brings live jazz, Cuban salsa, percussion and dance rhythms to the Richmond Art Center on Saturday. The Sabor de Mi Cuba performance is sponsored by the Richmond Art Center, the music nonprofit Whippoorwill and the Richmond Arts Corridor to bring vibrant entertainment back to the heart of downtown Richmond.
Sabor de Mi Cuba, Sat., July 25, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Richmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Ave. Free
5 | Richmond tool library celebrating 10th anniversary, July 25
The Richmond tool library is throwing a 10th anniversary party on Saturday, complete with a tool swap, games, giveaways, raffles, food and family fun. Got tools collecting dust? Bring any safe, working tools you no longer need. Someone else might give them a new home. The free service lends tools to Richmond residents to help them become more self-sufficient. It’s open on Wednesdays and Fridays from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Richmond tool library 10th anniversary party, Sat., July 25, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Richmond Recreation Complex, 3230 Macdonald Ave. Free
6 | Snacktime for grownups: A sugary, savory taste test at the library, July 29
The Richmond library is inviting adults to settle some important questions on July 29 — which Oreo cookie, Pringles chip and M&M flavors reign supreme? The Adult Tasting Challenge gives attendees 18 and older a chance to revisit their favorite childhood treats and cast their votes. All snacks will be provided.
Adult Tasting Challenge, Wed., July 29, 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Auditorium Branch Library, 403 Civic Center Plaza. Free
7 | Second night of Iranian ZA is added, July 30
A trio of Iranian musicians is bringing an immersive 80-minute performance known as ZA to Richmond on July 30, exploring the sacred and ceremonial traditions of Lorestan. The concert is “rooted in the intersection of birth, grief and transcendence,” with the musicians promising to “guide audiences from lamentation toward ecstasy and transformation.” The July 30 date was added after the July 31 concert sold out.
ZA musical performance, Thur., July 30, 7:30 p.m., Central Stage, 5221 Central Ave. General admission $40 plus fees
For more things to do, see our guide to summer fun in Richmond, our list of music and entertainment venues, and our roundup of ongoing things to do (many of which are free). And add your events to our free community calendar.
