Live Music & Events

Join Zach and Meagan Moats with The Love Cats for a lively mix of pop, reggae, Motown, and classic rock that will have you grooving all night

Get ready for a night of non-stop grooves and big jam energy when Runaway Gin takes over Chef’s Market on March 7. This nationally touring band is known for turning every show into a full-on experience with extended jams, spontaneous moments, and a seriously fun crowd. $10 tickets available in advance, with prices increasing at the door. This one’s for the music lovers who like their nights loud, loose, and unforgettable. 

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Get ready for an extra vibrant Second Sunday Reggae at Chef’s Market as we celebrate International Women’s Day with an afternoon full of music, art, and good energy.

We’re turning up the vibes with live performances from Stella Haile and Ashley LaRue, bringing soulful reggae rhythms and powerful vocals to the stage starting at 2:30 PM. Expect feel good music, dancing, and the kind of laid-back Sunday energy that makes Chef’s Market the place to be.

Adding even more creativity to the celebration, henna artist Wendy Harris will be on site creating beautiful hand-drawn designs throughout the afternoon.

Grab your friends, raise a glass to the incredible women in our community, and come celebrate with us. Great music, great food, and great vibes await

Monthly on every third Thursday

Grab your guitar, warm up those vocals, and join us for Acoustic Open Mic Night every Thursday from 6–9 PM! Hosted by Brian Badami, it’s your chance to share your sound or just kick back and enjoy local talent. Sign-ups start at 5:30 PM — come early, grab a drink, and settle in for a night of great tunes and good vibes.

Cats On The Blacktop delivers an authentic Jerry Garcia Band experience to Southeast Virginia. With a setlist full of legendary Jerry tunes, they bring the warmth, groove, and joy that keep audiences smile smile smiling all night long.

Step into a blooming masterpiece at our Spring Flower Field Paint & Sip! Enjoy a glass of your favorite Chef Life  drink as you paint vibrant spring flowers and Crush It on your canvas. No experience needed—just bring your creativity and a love for color!

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Slingshot on mars is a Richmond Jam Band focusing on original material and eclectic covers. Featuring Rob Lord & Tim Dunkum from Last Fair Deal alongside Jordan Cooper & Patrick Harrell”

Mid-Atlantic Territory Wrestling and Chef's Market present Live Pro Wrestling on Sunday, March 29. Doors Open at 2pm, bell time is at 4pm. $25 for front row seats, GA is $15, VIP table for 4 is $100. 

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Join Zach and Meagan Moats with The Love Cats for a lively mix of pop, reggae, Motown, and classic rock that will have you grooving all night

Based in Detroit, MI, Chirp is a four-piece band that does their fair share of genre-hopping. Often playing in the styles of progressive rock/funk and jazz-fusion, their sound maintains a melodic center. The group features a wide array of originals and covers in their live sets and puts together dynamic, high-energy shows. Though their music ties in many technical elements, an equal emphasis is put on grooving and keeping people moving. Chirp takes influence from Snarky Puppy, Steely Dan, Led Zeppelin, James Brown, Yes, Daft Punk, Vulfpeck, and The Beatles to name a few.

Chirp has been hard at work since their formation in 2015, touring and recording consistently since the project began. Their fresh sound has taken them touring across the Midwest to play a large variety of venues and festivals. Chirp is Jay Frydenlund, Brian Long, Sam Naples, and Patrick Blommel. Accomplishments: They have shared the stage with The Disco Biscuits, Ghost-Note, Marcus Rezak, Papadosio, Spafford (2x in 2019), Moon Hooch, Mustard Plug, Joshua Davis, May Erlewine, Broccoli Samurai, Joe Hertler & The Rainbow Seekers, Earphorik, Ott, The Macpodz, Marbin, Dixon’s Violin, Of The Trees, EGi, The Jauntee, Desmond Jones and more. They’ve performed at Electric Forest Music Festival, Bliss Fest, Hookahville and numerous other large festivals around the country!

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The Kooler Heads, an RVA jam band featuring Keith Cable, Tom Crosby, Harrison Deane, John Leedes, and Taylor Leverty, will bring a mix of original music and crowd-favorite covers to Chef’s Market.

Grateful Jed brings vibrant, Grateful Dead‑inspired grooves to Chef’s Market April 25, celebrating beloved classics with soulful energy and spirited musicianship that keeps the crowd moving.

Monthly on every first Friday

Join Zach and Meagan Moats with The Love Cats for a lively mix of pop, reggae, Motown, and classic rock that will have you grooving all night.

Baltimore’s The Dirty Grass Players bring a high-octane blend of tradition and innovation to modern bluegrass. Known for tight harmonies and fearless improvisation, they’ve toured the U.S. and Europe and appeared at major festivals including Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival and DelFest. Their latest release, Shiny Side Up, and a driving bluegrass take on Voodoo Child (Slight Return) by Jimi Hendrix prove this is a band that honors the roots while pushing the genre forward.

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The Bill Miles Band is a Virginia-based country group known for heartfelt songs rooted in small-town life. With hundreds of shows under their belt and experience opening for artists from Jon Pardi to Colt Ford, they bring a mix of original storytelling and catchy melodies that capture the spirit of real Virginia country music.

Philadelphia’s Minka brings high‑energy funk and dance‑driven grooves to Chef’s Market. Let’s pretend some scientists got in the lab and crossed Bowie with Prince, then sprinkled in some Talking Heads, creating an electrifying, genre-bending sound that keeps audiences moving all night.

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