The Weekend {list}

Happy Friday folks! This weekend is chock full of dancing and incredible local talent. If you haven't yet, I urge you to check out some of these local musicians. We are so lucky to have such amazing talent all over this city.

WEDNESDAY to SATURDAY

La Difference Clearance Liquidation Sale
Short Pump and Shockoe Bottom locations
10a to 6p
La Diff has decided to close the experimental Short Pump location to bring their focus back to the Shockoe Design District. To celebrate the move and clear out room for new inventory, they are having a huge liquidation sale of up to 70% off their deliciously modern and luxurious furniture, decor, and more.

FRIDAY

No BS Brass Band
The Camel
9p
$7, RSVP on Facebook here

Diamond Center / White Laces / Super Vacations / Snowy Owls
Strange Matter
10p
Free, RSVP on Facebook here



Black Girls
Balliceaux
10p
$5, RSVP on Facebook here
(P.S. - Black Girls is headed out on tour with one my favorite bands, The Head and the Heart, in March! Find dates and locations here. They will be playing at The National in Richmond on March 21.)

SATURDAY



Vaudeville Galore
Gallery5
8p
$10 advance, $15 door, $8 for members, RSVP on Facebook here



No Richmond Dance Party
Balliceaux
10:30p
Free, RSVP on Facebook here

SUNDAY

RVANews Beer Dinner
The 4th Annual RVANews Beer Dinner will include a four course meal, each with a beer paired specifically for the dish. Dinner will be held at The Roosevelt for 45 people. Space is limited so purchase your ticket soon!
$45 per plate

After the Weekend...



MONDAY

Canary Oh Canary & Future Islands
The Camel
$10 in advance. Tickets can be purchased at The Camel and Video Fan on Strawberry Street. RSVP on Facebook here.



Now through January 29

This upcoming week is the last week that Tristin Lowe's Mocha Dick exhibit will be on display at the VMFA. The life size replica of the albino sperm whale that terrorized early 19th century whaling vessels near Mocha Island in the South Pacific is incredible. "This project was like the story of Moby-Dick - embarking on a journey, transfixed by the call of the sea," Lowe says. "It is not about Ahab's quest for revenge, and not even about the whale itself, but more about Ishmael's search for the unattainable."

If you see the Minimalist team out and about this weekend, introduce yourself! We'd love to meet more of our readers and gain your feedback on what you'd like to see from us in 2012.

Have fun and stay safe Richmond!

Christie Thompson