Upcoming events
Unfortunately, The Basement is not wheelchair accessible at this time. We are diligently working on finding funding to remedy this.
Metropolis Movie Matinee Underground at The Basement
Bar Opens at 1pm
Movie starts at 2pm
Each Sunday this Summer The Basement will show a classic feature film. Gold Lion is offering their Express Kitchen to offer food for purchase, and our amazing bar will be open!
May 12th
Metropolis
May 19th
The Jackie Robinson Story
May 26th
Citizen Kane
The Jackie Robinson Story Movie Matinee Underground at The Basement
Bar Opens at 1pm
Movie starts at 2pm
Each Sunday this Summer The Basement will show a classic feature film. Gold Lion is offering their Express Kitchen to offer food for purchase, and our amazing bar will be open!
May 19th
The Jackie Robinson Story
May 26th
Citizen Kane
Open Mic / Karaoke / Musician Networking Event at The Basement
Open Mic / Karaoke / Musician Networking Event!
Are you a musician looking for new opportunities and connections? Do you want to showcase your talent and have fun at the same time? If so, you won’t want to miss RVA’s newest Musician Networking Event, proudly presented by TEN4ONE Entertainment and The Basement.
This event is designed to help you find your musical match, whether you’re looking for a bandmate, a collaborator, a mentor, or just want to sing karaoke. All you have to do is complete a Musician Connection form online or in-person at the event, and TEN4ONE will help you connect with others who share your musical interests and goals.
You’ll also get to enjoy an open mic and karaoke night at The Basement, a cozy and friendly venue with great drink selections. This is your chance to network with fellow musicians, show off your skills, and discover new music. Plus, you’ll get to leave behind sketchy Craigslist ads and unreliable contacts.
Don’t miss this chance to connect, collaborate, and create with other musicians. Join the TEN4ONE community today and register for the Musician Networking Event.
Future Box Studio Presents The Vocal Students of Sarah Kate Walston at The Basement
Future Box Studio Presents the Vocal Students of Sarah Kate Walston at The Basement!
2024 Heat & Mimosas Open Mic at The Basement
Open Mic will be from 8pm-9pm and then all featured artists will perform!
$10 entry fee for all guests. There will be drink specials and give aways!
Citizen Kane Movie Matinee Underground at The Basement
Bar Opens at 1pm
Movie starts at 2pm
Each Sunday this Summer The Basement will show a classic feature film. Gold Lion is offering their Express Kitchen to offer food for purchase, and our amazing bar will be open!
May 26th
Citizen Kane
First Fridays Underground at The Basement
Come relax and enjoy First Fridays Underground at The Basement!
First Friday is Downtown Richmond's long-standing monthly art walk that happens year-round on the First Friday of every month. Galleries, shops, restaurants, non-profits, and more open their doors in celebration of creativity and community. First Fridays is a signature event in the city's Arts District and beyond.
Here at The Basement, we have different artists each month for a new and exciting time EVERY time. Check in later to see who will be performing each month. With work from local artists on our walls, delicious drinks at our beautiful bar, and mesmerizing performances by Richmond talents, we guarantee that you will have a great time Underground.
FREE ADMISSION!!
Doors/Bar open at 5pm.
Coalition Theater's 6th Annual 2nd Best Fest
Coalition Theater’s 6th Annual 2nd Best Fest
Exact Times TBD
Over the course of the weekend, the Coalition Theater will be hosting a collection of comedy groups from LA, Chicago, Baltimore and the gorgeous city of Richmond, VA, with all shows taking place at their Jackson Ward venue and at The Basement for 3 rip-roaring days of improv, sketch and stand up comedy.
Make sure to check out the full festival schedule for full cast lists, tickets and showtimes.
NARRATIVES: Cabaret & Storytelling Series at The Basement
Narratives; A Spotlight on Black Musical Theatre features a cast of Richmond’s most dynamic musical theatre performers sharing song selections and telling their personal stories around their discovery of musical theatre, finding their mentors as artists, and recognizing the unquestionable importance of representation on stage.
NARRATIVES: Cabaret & Storytelling Series at The Basement
Narratives; A Spotlight on Black Musical Theatre features a cast of Richmond’s most dynamic musical theatre performers sharing song selections and telling their personal stories around their discovery of musical theatre, finding their mentors as artists, and recognizing the unquestionable importance of representation on stage.
First Fridays Underground at The Basement
Come relax and enjoy First Fridays Underground at The Basement!
First Friday is Downtown Richmond's long-standing monthly art walk that happens year-round on the First Friday of every month. Galleries, shops, restaurants, non-profits, and more open their doors in celebration of creativity and community. First Fridays is a signature event in the city's Arts District and beyond.
Here at The Basement, we have different artists each month for a new and exciting time EVERY time. Check in later to see who will be performing each month. With work from local artists on our walls, delicious drinks at our beautiful bar, and mesmerizing performances by Richmond talents, we guarantee that you will have a great time Underground.
FREE ADMISSION!!
Doors/Bar open at 5pm.
First Fridays Underground at The Basement
Come relax and enjoy First Fridays Underground at The Basement!
First Friday is Downtown Richmond's long-standing monthly art walk that happens year-round on the First Friday of every month. Galleries, shops, restaurants, non-profits, and more open their doors in celebration of creativity and community. First Fridays is a signature event in the city's Arts District and beyond.
Here at The Basement, we have different artists each month for a new and exciting time EVERY time. Check in later to see who will be performing each month. With work from local artists on our walls, delicious drinks at our beautiful bar, and mesmerizing performances by Richmond talents, we guarantee that you will have a great time Underground.
FREE ADMISSION!!
Doors/Bar open at 5pm.
First Fridays Underground at The Basement
Come relax and enjoy First Fridays Underground at The Basement!
First Friday is Downtown Richmond's long-standing monthly art walk that happens year-round on the First Friday of every month. Galleries, shops, restaurants, non-profits, and more open their doors in celebration of creativity and community. First Fridays is a signature event in the city's Arts District and beyond.
Here at The Basement, we have different artists each month for a new and exciting time EVERY time. Check in later to see who will be performing each month. With work from local artists on our walls, delicious drinks at our beautiful bar, and mesmerizing performances by Richmond talents, we guarantee that you will have a great time Underground.
FREE ADMISSION!!
Doors/Bar open at 5pm.
VAMPS! VAMPS! VAMPS!
A god damn shit sucking vampire burlesque and variety show at The Basement!
Give in to your darkest desires May 11th for an evening of bloodthirsty sexy seduction. Vampires and vampire lovers this is your night to get lost in the hunger.
Jesse Saturn Album Release Show
Jesse Saturn will be taking us to church and giving us a taste of Life on Saturn. Originally from Wylliesburg, VA, this small town artist has been taking the Richmond music scene by storm and delivering powerful…
Open Mic / Karaoke / Musician Networking Event at The Basement
Open Mic / Karaoke / Musician Networking Event!
Are you a musician looking for new opportunities and connections? Do you want to showcase your talent and have fun at the same time? If so, you won’t want to miss RVA’s newest Musician Networking Event, proudly presented by TEN4ONE Entertainment and The Basement.
This event is designed to help you find your musical match, whether you’re looking for a bandmate, a collaborator, a mentor, or just want to sing karaoke. All you have to do is complete a Musician Connection form online or in-person at the event, and TEN4ONE will help you connect with others who share your musical interests and goals.
You’ll also get to enjoy an open mic and karaoke night at The Basement, a cozy and friendly venue with great drink selections. This is your chance to network with fellow musicians, show off your skills, and discover new music. Plus, you’ll get to leave behind sketchy Craigslist ads and unreliable contacts.
Don’t miss this chance to connect, collaborate, and create with other musicians. Join the TEN4ONE community today and register for the Musician Networking Event.
Movie Matinee Underground at The Basement
Bar Opens at 1pm
Movie starts at 2pm
Each Sunday this Summer The Basement will show a classic feature film. Gold Lion is offering their Express Kitchen to offer food for purchase, and our amazing bar will be open!
May 5th
Night of the Living Dead
May 12th
Metropolis
May 19th
The Jackie Robinson Story
May 26th
Citizen Kane
Timothy Bailey & The Humans Album Release
Timothy Bailey & the Humans create music that finds the connections between ‘80s indie rock, cabaret jazz, and baroque pop. Their rare live performances are intimate, emotionally bare, and powerful. The band’s 2022 self-titled debut drew national attention and was shortlisted for the Newlin Prize. Join them on May 4, 2024 for the release of their follow-up, “New Love Stories."
FIRST FRIDAYS UNDERGROUND AT THE BASEMENT
Come relax and enjoy First Fridays Underground at The Basement!
First Friday is Downtown Richmond's long-standing monthly art walk that happens year-round on the First Friday of every month. Galleries, shops, restaurants, non-profits, and more open their doors in celebration of creativity and community. First Fridays is a signature event in the city's Arts District and beyond.
Here at The Basement, we have different artists each month for a new and exciting time EVERY time. Check in later to see who will be performing each month. With work from local artists on our walls, delicious drinks at our beautiful bar, and mesmerizing performances by Richmond talents, we guarantee that you will have a great time Underground.
This Month Features
Comfy Comedy Show (6p-7p Admission Required)
Live Music by Ten4One Band (7p-9p)
DJ Sets by Al Lupo (9p-12a)
Pop Up Burlesque Performances by Nu Rodeo Caldonia (9:30p-11:30p)
Express Kitchen by Gold Lion Community Cafe (6p-9p)
Pop Up Vendor Angie’s Aesthetic
FREE ADMISSION!!
Doors/Bar open at 5pm.
Cozy Comedy at The Basement
First Friday Stand-Up Show
Featuring: Hannah Land, Khadija Hassan, Grace Moyer, Erica Dee. Hosted by Jordan Boyd
All other First Friday events at The Basement are free.
I Tried to Say, "I Love You" But I Had a Cigarette in My Mouth at The Basement
A new play written by Eva Linder, directed by Candace Hudert, and produced by Claire Bronchick. It's a (sorta) classic tale of failure in the pursuit of young queer love. Fresh on the 2011 New York lesbian scene, Lottie throws herself into the tumultuous crowd of her old friend, Blaire. She immediately gets entangled with the cool but complicated Violet: Lottie longs to build a future with her, but Violet can’t quite forget her past. Their story examines the line between love and obsession, and asks if cigarettes are the only thing they’re addicted to.
I Tried to Say, "I Love You" But I Had a Cigarette in My Mouth at The Basement
A new play written by Eva Linder, directed by Candace Hudert, and produced by Claire Bronchick. It's a (sorta) classic tale of failure in the pursuit of young queer love. Fresh on the 2011 New York lesbian scene, Lottie throws herself into the tumultuous crowd of her old friend, Blaire. She immediately gets entangled with the cool but complicated Violet: Lottie longs to build a future with her, but Violet can’t quite forget her past. Their story examines the line between love and obsession, and asks if cigarettes are the only thing they’re addicted to.
Pop-Up Retro Night at The Basement with DJ Leto
DJ Leto is doing a Retro night at The Basement this Saturday 4/27! It’s just $5 to come hang and dance and sing with them! Come through with your retro fits, get your drink on, get your dance on, they'll be spinning from 8p-Midnight 🔥🔥🔥 Bar opens at 6:30PM!
I Tried to Say, "I Love You" But I Had a Cigarette in My Mouth at The Basement
A new play written by Eva Linder, directed by Candace Hudert, and produced by Claire Bronchick. It's a (sorta) classic tale of failure in the pursuit of young queer love. Fresh on the 2011 New York lesbian scene, Lottie throws herself into the tumultuous crowd of her old friend, Blaire. She immediately gets entangled with the cool but complicated Violet: Lottie longs to build a future with her, but Violet can’t quite forget her past. Their story examines the line between love and obsession, and asks if cigarettes are the only thing they’re addicted to.
I Tried to Say, "I Love You" But I Had a Cigarette in My Mouth at The Basement
A new play written by Eva Linder, directed by Candace Hudert, and produced by Claire Bronchick. It's a (sorta) classic tale of failure in the pursuit of young queer love. Fresh on the 2011 New York lesbian scene, Lottie throws herself into the tumultuous crowd of her old friend, Blaire. She immediately gets entangled with the cool but complicated Violet: Lottie longs to build a future with her, but Violet can’t quite forget her past. Their story examines the line between love and obsession, and asks if cigarettes are the only thing they’re addicted to.
Onomatopoeia Presents: Hughie - A Play by Eugene O'Neill at The Basement
Onomatopoeia Presents: Hughie - A Play by Eugene O’Neill
Onomatopoeia Presents: Hughie - A Play by Eugene O'Neill at The Basement
Onomatopoeia Presents: Hughie - A Play by Eugene O’Neill
Onomatopoeia Presents: Hughie - A Play by Eugene O'Neill at The Basement
Onomatopoeia Presents: Hughie - A Play by Eugene O’Neill
Onomatopoeia Presents: Hughie - A Play by Eugene O'Neill at The Basement
Onomatopoeia Presents: Hughie - A Play by Eugene O’Neill
Richmond Fringe at The Basement
RICHMOND FRINGE APRIL 13-15 2024
Exact Times TBD
This Culture & Arts event is a boutique sized, multi-vector, curated, profit sharing festival aiming to cross pollinate people in Richmond, Virginia. It is shepherded by the local creative haus, SPECTACLE & MIRTH!
This endeavor, aims to foster the resilient creative spirit of the city amidst its many transformations. To further cultivate the city's fertile ground for experimentation in performance & mutual aid. To bring more voices & hearts together.
THIS YEAR…
We are delighted to experiment with the programming of this fest to include the many unique but often silo’d weirdo cultures of Richmond. We are hosting:
Alternate reality gaming adventures
Puppet Shows
Cabarets
Immersive musical concerts
Public art and mural projects
Wearable Art Strut & Market
Avatar - The Last Reveal: A Psycho 7 Production at The Basement
Psycho 7 Productions is here to show you all of the elements in its glory and body.
Join Psycho 7 Productions as we unearth a production filled with beautiful and creative burlesque and variety performances that are loosely based off of "Avatar: The Last Airbender", at The Basement!
Daphne Eckman and Blake Rouse w/ Meg McDermott at The Basement
Blake Rouse and Daphne Eckman are two fast-rising singer-songwriters expanding the future of indie folk.
Eckman is a lightning rod of emotion. She creates catharsis through meticulously-crafted songs spun from influences including Radiohead, Big Thief, Phoebe Bridgers, and Madison Cunningham. Rouse's sensitive, punk-ethos performance draws from influences including Paul Simon, Bob Dylan, and Joni Mitchell met with Rouse's own 21st-century existential-crisis-driven twist.
NARRATIVES: Cabaret & Storytelling Series at The Basement
Narratives; Her P.O.V. brings together a powerful cast of Richmond actors and singers sharing eye-opening perspectives on the music and stories that have been created for female-identifying characters and performers throughout the musical theatre canon.
NARRATIVES: Cabaret & Storytelling Series at The Basement
Narratives; Her P.O.V. brings together a powerful cast of Richmond actors and singers sharing eye-opening perspectives on the music and stories that have been created for female-identifying characters and performers throughout the musical theatre canon.
Open Mic / Karaoke / Musician Networking Event at The Basement
Open Mic / Karaoke / Musician Networking Event!
Are you a musician looking for new opportunities and connections? Do you want to showcase your talent and have fun at the same time? If so, you won’t want to miss RVA’s newest Musician Networking Event, proudly presented by TEN4ONE Entertainment and The Basement.
This event is designed to help you find your musical match, whether you’re looking for a bandmate, a collaborator, a mentor, or just want to sing karaoke. All you have to do is complete a Musician Connection form online or in-person at the event, and TEN4ONE will help you connect with others who share your musical interests and goals.
You’ll also get to enjoy an open mic and karaoke night at The Basement, a cozy and friendly venue with great drink selections. This is your chance to network with fellow musicians, show off your skills, and discover new music. Plus, you’ll get to leave behind sketchy Craigslist ads and unreliable contacts.
Don’t miss this chance to connect, collaborate, and create with other musicians. Join the TEN4ONE community today and register for the Musician Networking Event.
Radiant Vermin: 5th Wall Theatre at The Basement
The New York Times:
"A fable for the age of unaffordable housing…. to remind us of the dangers of getting what we wish for"
5th Wall Theatre Presents Radiant Vermin by Philip Ridley
March 14 - 30, 2024 at The Basement*
Directed by Morrie Piersol
Cast in alphabetical order:
Emily Adler as Miss Dee and Kay
Kaitlin Paige Longoria as Jill
Matt Mitchell as Ollie
When a young couple is offered an ideal house by a mysterious stranger, it prompts the question: How far would any of us go to get our dream home?
Join us for what The New York Times calls "A fable for the age of unaffordable housing…to remind us of the dangers of getting what we wish for" – don't miss out!
*The Basement is not wheelchair accessible at this time.
Radiant Vermin: 5th Wall Theatre at The Basement
The New York Times:
"A fable for the age of unaffordable housing…. to remind us of the dangers of getting what we wish for"
5th Wall Theatre Presents Radiant Vermin by Philip Ridley
March 14 - 30, 2024 at The Basement*
Directed by Morrie Piersol
Cast in alphabetical order:
Emily Adler as Miss Dee and Kay
Kaitlin Paige Longoria as Jill
Matt Mitchell as Ollie
When a young couple is offered an ideal house by a mysterious stranger, it prompts the question: How far would any of us go to get our dream home?
Join us for what The New York Times calls "A fable for the age of unaffordable housing…to remind us of the dangers of getting what we wish for" – don't miss out!
*The Basement is not wheelchair accessible at this time.
Radiant Vermin: 5th Wall Theatre at The Basement
The New York Times:
"A fable for the age of unaffordable housing…. to remind us of the dangers of getting what we wish for"
5th Wall Theatre Presents Radiant Vermin by Philip Ridley
March 14 - 30, 2024 at The Basement*
Directed by Morrie Piersol
Cast in alphabetical order:
Emily Adler as Miss Dee and Kay
Kaitlin Paige Longoria as Jill
Matt Mitchell as Ollie
When a young couple is offered an ideal house by a mysterious stranger, it prompts the question: How far would any of us go to get our dream home?
Join us for what The New York Times calls "A fable for the age of unaffordable housing…to remind us of the dangers of getting what we wish for" – don't miss out!
*The Basement is not wheelchair accessible at this time.
Radiant Vermin: 5th Wall Theatre at The Basement
The New York Times:
"A fable for the age of unaffordable housing…. to remind us of the dangers of getting what we wish for"
5th Wall Theatre Presents Radiant Vermin by Philip Ridley
March 14 - 30, 2024 at The Basement*
Directed by Morrie Piersol
Cast in alphabetical order:
Emily Adler as Miss Dee and Kay
Kaitlin Paige Longoria as Jill
Matt Mitchell as Ollie
When a young couple is offered an ideal house by a mysterious stranger, it prompts the question: How far would any of us go to get our dream home?
Join us for what The New York Times calls "A fable for the age of unaffordable housing…to remind us of the dangers of getting what we wish for" – don't miss out!
*The Basement is not wheelchair accessible at this time.
Radiant Vermin: 5th Wall Theatre at The Basement
The New York Times:
"A fable for the age of unaffordable housing…. to remind us of the dangers of getting what we wish for"
5th Wall Theatre Presents Radiant Vermin by Philip Ridley
March 14 - 30, 2024 at The Basement*
Directed by Morrie Piersol
Cast in alphabetical order:
Emily Adler as Miss Dee and Kay
Kaitlin Paige Longoria as Jill
Matt Mitchell as Ollie
When a young couple is offered an ideal house by a mysterious stranger, it prompts the question: How far would any of us go to get our dream home?
Join us for what The New York Times calls "A fable for the age of unaffordable housing…to remind us of the dangers of getting what we wish for" – don't miss out!
*The Basement is not wheelchair accessible at this time.
Radiant Vermin: 5th Wall Theatre at The Basement
The New York Times:
"A fable for the age of unaffordable housing…. to remind us of the dangers of getting what we wish for"
5th Wall Theatre Presents Radiant Vermin by Philip Ridley
March 14 - 30, 2024 at The Basement*
Directed by Morrie Piersol
Cast in alphabetical order:
Emily Adler as Miss Dee and Kay
Kaitlin Paige Longoria as Jill
Matt Mitchell as Ollie
When a young couple is offered an ideal house by a mysterious stranger, it prompts the question: How far would any of us go to get our dream home?
Join us for what The New York Times calls "A fable for the age of unaffordable housing…to remind us of the dangers of getting what we wish for" – don't miss out!
*The Basement is not wheelchair accessible at this time.
Radiant Vermin: 5th Wall Theatre at The Basement
The New York Times:
"A fable for the age of unaffordable housing…. to remind us of the dangers of getting what we wish for"
5th Wall Theatre Presents Radiant Vermin by Philip Ridley
March 14 - 30, 2024 at The Basement*
Directed by Morrie Piersol
Cast in alphabetical order:
Emily Adler as Miss Dee and Kay
Kaitlin Paige Longoria as Jill
Matt Mitchell as Ollie
When a young couple is offered an ideal house by a mysterious stranger, it prompts the question: How far would any of us go to get our dream home?
Join us for what The New York Times calls "A fable for the age of unaffordable housing…to remind us of the dangers of getting what we wish for" – don't miss out!
*The Basement is not wheelchair accessible at this time.
Open Mic / Karaoke / Musician Networking Event at The Basement
Open Mic / Karaoke / Musician Networking Event!
Are you a musician looking for new opportunities and connections? Do you want to showcase your talent and have fun at the same time? If so, you won’t want to miss RVA’s newest Musician Networking Event, proudly presented by TEN4ONE Entertainment and The Basement.
This event is designed to help you find your musical match, whether you’re looking for a bandmate, a collaborator, a mentor, or just want to sing karaoke. All you have to do is complete a Musician Connection form online or in-person at the event, and TEN4ONE will help you connect with others who share your musical interests and goals.
You’ll also get to enjoy an open mic and karaoke night at The Basement, a cozy and friendly venue with great drink selections. This is your chance to network with fellow musicians, show off your skills, and discover new music. Plus, you’ll get to leave behind sketchy Craigslist ads and unreliable contacts.
Don’t miss this chance to connect, collaborate, and create with other musicians. Join the TEN4ONE community today and register for the Musician Networking Event.