Spirit & Soul

The Experience:

Spirit + Soul Festival jazzes up downtown Richmond!

Don’t miss the 17^th anniversary of the Richmond Spirit and Soul Festival Saturday, August 29th from 12 – 5pm in Downtown Richmond.

WHEN: Saturday, August 29, 1-5pm

WHERE: MacDonald Ave @ Harbour Way (13th St) in Downtown Richmond

WHAT: Richmond’s Main Street Initiative presents their 17th annual Spirit & Soul Festival!

The Spirit & Soul festival activates downtown Richmond with fun activities and music for everybody.

The Spirit & Soul Festival in its 17th year, is a free, community-centered cultural event that has become a tradition in Downtown Richmond. On Saturday August 29th, 12 pm – 5 pm the festival activates 6 blocks on Macdonald Avenue, transforming the street into a vibrant space for arts, culture, wellness, and community connection. As part of the festivities they will have Live Performances, a Classic Car Show, Health and Resource Hub, a buzzing Kid’s Zone, and Games, Food and Beverage Pavilion, Artisan and Craft Vendors.

Highlights:

Ms. Buttah & the Buttahluv Band are ready to take you on a musical journey back in time to when Rhythm & Blues was first born, right out of the Swing Era to the Funk Soulful Sounds of the 70’s.

Andre Thierry will Play some of your favorite Soul Music on Accordion.

Plus: There is usually Dancing on Main Street!

Where:

1600 Nevin Plaza
Richmond

http://www.richmondmainstreet.org

The Experience:

Spirit & Soul Live + Streaming in Downtown Richmond!

What do El Garage restaurant, a Prince tribute band and $500 in cash have in common? That would be Richmond Main Street Initiative’s (RMSI) 13^th Annual Sprit & Soul Festival, set for Saturday, September 18 in downtown Richmond.

Free Virtual Broadcast, 2pm – 3pm: Streaming LIVE on KOFY TV20, Facebook Live, YouTube Live, and Instagram Live. Featuring phenomenal performances by Top Shelf, Los Cenzontles w/ Los Originarios, and rising Richmond artist Wanda Gonzalez.

VIP Watch Party, 2pm – 4pm: Hosted at El Garage in Downtown at 1428 Macdonald Avenue and featuring the virtual broadcast, fabulous food, libations, prizes, and an exclusive after-party performance by 1st Avenue Revue, the Bay Area’s #1 Prince Tribute Band.

Food & Libations: Special El Garage prix fix plate, chips, guacamole, and salsa bar, RMSI famous Main Street Margaritas, East Brother Beer and Aguas Fresca.

Tickets to the VIP Watch Party are $50 per person and can be purchased here.

About Richmond Main Street Initiative

RMSI looks to revitalize historic downtown Richmond as a pedestrian-friendly urban village, offering products, services, art and entertainment that reflect the community’s rich and diverse heritage.

Where:

1600 Nevin Plaza
Richmond

http://www.richmondmainstreet.org