After Dark RVA

08/25/2026

On Sept. 19, plunder the pubs of Carytown with fellow skallywags during "International Talk Like A Pirate Day" when the PIRATE PUB CRAWL drops anchor in Richmond! (21+)

Prepare for a day of adventure as you hunt for gold, indulge in pirate themed drink & food specials, complete quests, enjoy photo ops and make new friends along the way - maybe consider joining the pirate costume contest also!

🎟TIX / DETAILS: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/carytown-pirate-pub-crawl-richmond-tickets-1997801302475

08/18/2026

🚨 IMPORTANT UPDATE: Due to an overbooking by the host venue, Richmond's VAMPIRE BALL has been moved to Friday, Nov. 13 (the day before the originally scheduled date of Nov. 14). The venue has not changed, just the date. Existing tickets will be honored on the new date of Nov. 13.

➡️ REFUNDS: Those who have tickets & can no longer attend can request a full refund by Monday, Sept. 14th, 2026:

07/17/2026

🦇 Clear your creepy calendars and make plans to join us on Nov. 13th at the infamous Richmond VAMPIRE BALL!

🎟 Adv. "Early Bat" tickets now available via www.RVAvampires.com and www.AfterDarkRVA.com

🚨 NOTE: Tickets ONLY available online with no walk-up tickets available. This event sells out annually so don't delay in securing your tickets

06/20/2026

🧚‍♀️ FAE FOLK near RVA - come spread your wings for RVA First Fridays in the Richmond Arts District - RAD on July 3rd!

Drop by the DRINKERS & DRAGONS Fantasy Bar Crawl table outside Black Iris between 6:00-9:00pm and grab a collectible fairy pin as a reward (no purchase necessary) and also be sure to check out the DRAGONS & MEAD Fantasy Art Show inside - part of the DRAGON FIRE TAVERN in July, offering several fantasy-themed events, all hosted at Black Iris. (21+)

👁 MORE INFO: www.TheDragonFireTavern.com

06/15/2026

Join us for an encore event for the sold out DRINKERS & DRAGONS Fantasy Bar Crawl, this time during First Fridays in Richmond's Arts District on July 3rd!

This adventurous event coincides with the DRAGONS & MEAD Fantasy Art Show opening at Black Iris Art Gallery in downtown - all part of the pop-up DRAGON FIRE TAVERN offering up numerous fantasy-based 21+ event during the month of July.

🍻 MORE INFO: www.TheDragonFireTavern.com

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06/09/2026

So much fun! We had a swingin' great time hosting the GATSBY GALA again in Richmond with the Grace Street Seven - Vintage Jazz Band

06/02/2026

🎉 It's official...Richmond's FAERY BALL is now SOLD OUT!

If you missed out on tickets (or can't get enough of our magic), join us July 11th at the D20 MAGIC BALL (at Black Iris in downtown Richmond) - part of the month-long DRAGON FIRE TAVERN pop-up art bar. More info. at www.AfterDarkRVA.com

05/19/2026

🧚‍♀️ Spread your wings June 5th & join fellow Fae for an immersive evening celebrating all things magic! Step into the enchanted Fae realm when Richmond’s FAERY BALL materializes!

👁 DETAILS:
• Sip on Fae-themed concoctions
• Get captured at our Fae Photo Station
• Show off your best Fae look during the “Faery Costume Contest” (hosted by Chiara Scuro) with a special category for “Best Faery Wings”.
• Visit our enchanted vendors
• Dance the night away surrounded by fellow fae and other magical creatures in an immersive environment, plush with possibilities!

Hosted at Fallout RVA - presented by AfterDarkRVA.com

🙏 Sponsored by Warriors In Bloom by Virago Alley (Aug. 1-2); Richmond Zombie Walk (Oct. 24); BurgQuest (Sept. 25-27, Williamsburg); RED VEIN Haunted House (Oct.), Tragic Studio 804, River City PIRATE BALL (June 27)

Tix / Info.: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/faery-ball-2026-richmond-va-tickets-1988830556733

05/09/2026

Step into the enchanted Fae realm on June 5th when Richmond's FAERY BALL (21+) materializes! Prepare for a night of magic & wonder as you spread your wings & join fellow Fae for an immersive evening celebrating all things magic.

🎟 INFO/TIX: www.ticketfairy.com/event/rva-faery-ball

➡️ Presented by AfterDarkRVA.com, hosted at Fallout RVA

05/05/2026

🍻 Join us on May 16th in Carytown when the magical DRINKERS & DRAGONS Fantasy Bar Crawl returns! Gathering your party and prepare for a day filled with adventure - registration hosted at New York Deli RVA (from 3:00pm-7:00pm, 21+)

➡️ MORE INFO: www.DrinkersAndDragons.com