Amarii Clayton, 7, rides his bike in Dock Street Park on Saturday, May 31. Warmer temperatures are expected this week as summer returns to the region.

Cranes tower over the southeast corner of Broad and Belvidere streets, the future site of VCU’s new CoStar Center for Arts and Innovation, across from the Institute for Contemporary Art at VCU. The center is scheduled to open in early 2027.

Cone flowers in the West End

A 2022 Juneteenth event in Richmond.

The St. Andrew’s School Advanced Music Ensemble open the new Alliance Amphitheater with the first official performance Wednesday.

Richmond Mayor Danny Avula, city leaders and Live Nation representatives welcomed guests at a morning ceremony.

The celebration continued into the evening with Sunset Soundcheck, a free concert featuring local favorites Prabir Trio, Deau Eyes and Andy Thomas.