Matthew – Karaoke Lead
Hey everyone! My name is Matthew, and I'm the karaoke lead. I moved into Richmond in late 2024, and found an awesome community at Trying to Adult RVA. I firmly believe there's a rock star in all of us, just…
Amanda – New Friend Lead
Hi yall! I’m Amanda, born and raised in RVA and currently living in Sandston with my chocolate lab Brier, and two cats Cricket and Flint. I am a scientist by trade but my hobby’s include game nights, native gardening, and…
Lauren – Ambassador
Hi, everyone! I'm originally from Connecticut but moved down to the RVA area in 2015 for college, met my husband, and never looked back. By day I work remotely as a Quality Control Specialist for an international consulting firm and…
Flower Power at Alvis Farms
It’s summer in Richmond, and for those who’ve spent the summer in the city before, you already know it’s time to gear up and get ready for festival season. Whether it be the Strawberry Street Festival in the Fan, the…
Shake It Up with the Richmond Shakers
One of the first lessons my wife and I learned after moving to Richmond from the Northeast was that summers in Virginia are not for the faint of heart. With temperatures soaring to well above 100 degrees Fahrenheit and humidity…
July 2024 – Upcoming Events
We are excited to start our first month of member-only events with fifteen awesome events. TWELVE of which are FREE for members. For as low as $5, you can sign up for membership and gain access to so many events…
The Trying to Adult RVA Team
Why does it cost money to be a member and join events? That’s a question we get asked a lot! There are lots of reasons and here’s one… Did you know the Trying to Adult RVA leadership team consists of…
June in Review
June has been a whirlwind of excitement, new experiences, and unforgettable moments. Here’s a recap of the standout events that made this month so special: Celebrating Pride Month with a fabulous Drag Brunch was an absolute blast. The vibrant performances,…
Let’s Go Golfing
One of my favorite things to do as a kid was go to the driving range with my dad. I’d love to get a big bucket of bright pink golf balls and go hack away at them for a few…
Hobby Hill Farm Fresh Cooking Classes
Alright I have a confession: I am an awful cook. Embarrassingly bad. I constantly burn water, under season chicken, and don't even get me started on my disastrous attempts with confectioners sugar. I swear the cooking gene skipped right over…
