Richmond Night Market to kick off new season April 9 in Shockoe Bottom
3/31/2022, 6 p.m.
The Richmond Night Market will return for its fourth season on Saturday, April 9, after in-person absences for two years because of COVID-19.
The market will kick off from 5 to 9 p.m. at the 17th Street Market in Shockoe Bottom, and will feature more than 30 vendors selling art and various wares, interactive stations for people to make things or participate in activities at the Makerspace and live music as well as a DJ.
“We are looking forward to the Richmond Night Market returning to the 17th Street Market to assist with the growing Downtown arts and culture scene and continuing to provide a platform of com- merce for our small business and artisan community, Adrienne Cole Johnson, co-founder of the Richmond Night Market, stated in the announcement of this season’s kickoff.
Grammy-nominated artist and DJ Mad Skillz will provide music during the April 9 opening, along with jazz band Chan Hall. The featured visual artist in Makerspace will be Justice Dwight.
The market will be open every second Saturday of the month, with a revolving group of vendors, artists and musicians.
Details about the market and featured artists: Melody Short, co-creator and media manager, at melodyjoyshort@gmail.com or (212) 518-4776.
