The Crafty Weekend: June 1 - 3

Here are some crafty haps in Richmond this weekend:

June 1 Curated Culture's First Fridays
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Broad Street
Curated Culture's First Fridays focuses on the diverse art galleries and creative businesses located in the city's burgeoning Downtown Arts District. The art walk, which now features almost 20 venues and is the last of this season, takes place rain or shine.
FREE

June 1 Poetry Slam
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Richmond Public Library - Downtown
The second annual Poetry Slam, taking place in Library Park directly behind the Richmond Public Library, will pit poet against poet, competing for cash prizes.
FREE

June 1 - 3 "Lost Art" Consignment Art Sale
12 Noon - 5:00 pm (each day)
13620 Swanhollow Drive - Foxhall
Three-day consignment art sale featuring second-hand art of all kinds including paintings, posters, prints, mirrors, lamps, children's room art and more. For more information, contact Tyler Snidow at (804) 399-8406 or visit lostartsale.com.
FREE

June 2 Vegetarian Festival Benefit
6:00 pm - until
The Camel
Featuring music, bellydance and the art work of The Swap Meet. The Swap Meet is a collaborative experiment involving strangers who swap creative assignments. The experimental group exhibition includes video, painting, installation, public performances, scientific charts, music, and sculpture. Check out the link for more info!
$

June 2 Saturday Market
8:30 am - 2:00 pm
17th Street Farmers' Market
Handmade and homegrown. Local crafts and produce.
FREE

June 2 Alternative Market
11:00 am - 7:00 pm
AlterNatives
A brand new weekly market held behind AlterNatives (3320 W. Cary St.) in Carytown. Vendor space is free (set-up is at 9:30), however 20% of your sales will be donated to benefit the Mayan Arts Project. Event is rain or shine. Contact Erica or Kim for more information.
FREE