What we’re about
Are you in your 20s/30s and wondering how to make friends as an adult? Did you just move to Richmond, VA (RVA) and need new friends or things to do? Have you lived in RVA for a while but still would like to diversify your circle of friends? Are you single, engaged, married, or divorced and looking to meet other like-minded friends? Do you like food, beer, wine, cooking classes, games, outdoor activities, music, or anything fun and would rather go with friends?
If you answered yes to any of those questions, this group is for you! Trying to Adult RVA is a membership-based social group. It is open to anyone 21+, of any gender, that want to make friends.
Please ensure you review our rules and policies. We have participation, attendance, return/refund, and social media rules.
Please visit our FAQ page for common questions about our events, membership, tickets, and more!
Please visit our website for more information about Trying to Adult RVA.
Upcoming events
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Karaoke Night at WoB
World of Beer, 11600 W. Broad St, Richmond, VA, USUnleash your inner rockstar at Karaoke Night! Join us for an unforgettable evening at World of Beer filled with singing, laughter, and great food and drinks. Whether you’re belting out chart-topping hits or serenading the crowd with a classic ballad, this is your time to shine. Pair your performance with delicious food and craft beer selection for the perfect night out.
Whether you're a seasoned performer or just want to enjoy the music and ambiance, come for an evening filled with laughter, tunes, and fantastic brews! 🎤🍺
This is a Classic Event. All Trying to Adult RVA events require tickets or access passes, which can be secured through the Trying to Adult RVA website. Members can unlock free or discounted access passes depending on their membership tier. Non-members are welcome to join by purchasing an individual access pass. Spots must be claimed in advance, and you must have a ticket from the Trying to Adult RVA website to secure your place. RSVPing on any other platform does not guarantee your spot.
You can claim your spot here.
Parking: There is plenty of parking in the parking lots surrounding the restaurant10 attendees
GardenFest of Lights
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, 1800 Lakeside Ave, Henrico, VA, USGardenFest is a spectacular event at Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens.
Part of the magic of winter nights is how a twinkle of light can transform the darkness. This year, Dominion Energy GardenFest of Lights celebrates their wonder with the theme: The Elements As audiences take in millions of lights across the Garden they will explore areas with displays inspired by fire, earth, air, and water, as well as a special “fifth” element, love. Love is the invisible energy that binds us together. Just as the four elements sustain us, love fuels creativity, compassion, and connection. In this year’s exhibit, the elements become our storytellers, and visitors are invited to reflect on how these forces surround us daily, and how together they create harmony, resilience, and wonder.
Millions of lights line garden paths and twinkle in trees under the night sky. Dominion Energy GardenFest of Lights is a walk-through experience designed so you and your friends can relax, have fun and make special memories in a magical outdoor setting.
Advance tickets are REQUIRED and are available online only (no walk-ups). Tickets are limited and have timed arrivals. Popular times sell out quickly.
Tickets must be purchased on the Lewis Ginter website. To purchase your ticket, use this link. Be sure to select the correct time: December 10th at 7PM. General admission is $22.
📝 Please also sign up for free on the Trying to Adult RVA website so we know who’s coming and can share our meetup location details.
Parking: there's a parking lot! We will all meet at the Visitors Center before going into the gardens. Please arrive on time. There are a couple parking lots around the garden entrance.12 attendees
Hibachi Dinner
Kanpai, 11964 West Broad Street ,, Richmond, VA, USGet ready for a fun, high-energy night out as Trying to Adult RVA heads to hibachi dinner! Nothing brings a group together like sizzling grills, flying veggies, and a chef who turns dinner into entertainment.
Expect an evening full of:
✨ Freshly grilled steak, chicken, shrimp, and veggies
✨ Fried rice, noodles, and all the hibachi favorites
✨ Fun chef tricks and tableside cooking
✨ Plenty of laughter and easy conversation with new friends
Hibachi is the perfect mix of great food and a great show—making it an awesome setting to meet people, share the experience, and enjoy a night out you won’t forget.
Come hungry and ready for fun.
This is a Classic Event. All Trying to Adult RVA events require tickets or access passes, which can be secured through the Trying to Adult RVA website. Members can unlock free or discounted access passes depending on their membership tier. Non-members are welcome to join by purchasing an individual access pass. Spots must be claimed in advance, and you must have a ticket from the Trying to Adult RVA website to secure your place. RSVPing on any other platform does not guarantee your spot.
You can claim your spot here.
Parking: there is a parking lot on site with plenty of spots!10 attendees
Book Club at Brambly Park
Brambley Park, 1708 Belleville Street Richmond, VA 23230, Richmond, VA, USWe welcome you to join us for our monthly book club get-togethers. We will select one book each month and we ask that you read the book so we can discuss it. Be prepared for spoilers! Since we cancelled last month, we’ll be discussing “Water Moon” by Samantha Sotto Yambao in December. This book may be found as physical, digital, or audio copies at local libraries. You don't have to bring a copy of the book to our meeting.
“On a backstreet in Tokyo lies a pawnshop, but not everyone can find it. Most will see a cozy ramen restaurant. And only the chosen ones—those who are lost—will find a place to pawn their life choices and deepest regrets.
Hana Ishikawa wakes on her first morning as the pawnshop’s new owner to find it ransacked, the shop’s most precious acquisition stolen, and her father missing. And then into the shop stumbles a charming stranger, quite unlike its other customers, for he offers help instead of seeking it.
Together, they must journey through a mystical world to find Hana’s father and the stolen choice—by way of rain puddles, rides on paper cranes, the bridge between midnight and morning, and a night market in the clouds. But as they get closer to the truth, Hana must reveal a secret of her own—and risk making a choice that she will never be able to take back.”
We will choose the next month’s book at our meeting so come prepared to pitch your book of choice!
This is a Classic Event. All Trying to Adult RVA events require tickets or access passes, which can be secured through the Trying to Adult RVA website. Members can unlock free or discounted access passes depending on their membership tier. Non-members are welcome to join by purchasing an individual access pass. Spots must be claimed in advance, and you must have a ticket from the Trying to Adult RVA website to secure your place. RSVPing on any other platform does not guarantee your spot.
You can claim your spot here.
Parking: there is a parking lot on site with plenty of spots! When you arrive at the restaurant, let the host know you are with the Trying to Adult RVA group and they will let you know where we are seated.2 attendees
Past events
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