Every week Radio Free Richmond highlights events in the city. Here is what's happening from January 9th through the 15th.

Love Light Blues at The Baltic
What: Love Light Blues performs at The Baltic.
When: Friday, January 9th, at 9:30 pm
Where: The Baltic, 135 Park Place, Point Richmond
Why: New year, same good music at The Baltic. Come out for some blues and brews at the Point Richmond pub. 
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Winter Exhibitions Open at RAC
What: Three new exhibitions open at the Richmond Art Center.
When: Saturday, January 10th, at 10 am
Where: The Richmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond
Why: Featuring the 19th annual Art of Living Black exhibit and more, the Winter Exhibitions at the Richmond Art Center is your chance to see new work from local artists.
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Richmond Trees Planting
What: Richmond Trees is hosting their first tree planting event of the year in the North and East neighborhood.
When: Sunday, January 11th, from 8:30 am to 1:00 pm
Where: Meet at 409 Dimm Street, Richmond -- Planting is happening in the North & East Neighborhood and Richmond Heights
Why: Pursuing their mission of making our city more green, Richmond Trees is bringing more foliage to the city’s streets.
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Free Class: First Steps to a Successful Start-Up
What: Richmond Main Street Initiative is hosting a seminar about how to jumpstart a business. Attend this free event to learn tricks of the trade! 
When: Monday, January 12th, from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Where: RMSI Office, entrance at 402 Harbour Way, Richmond 
Why: It takes a lot of knowledge, connections, and motivation to run a successful business. Attend this seminar to brush up on these skills.
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Third Thursdays Art in Point Richmond
What: The monthly open studio event in Point Richmond
When: Thursday, January 14th, from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Where: W Richmond Avenue & Park Place, Point Richmond
Why: This hyper-local art show is a great chance to stroll the galleries and art spaces in Point Richmond.

Zumba on Main Street
What: Richmond Main Street Initiative’s regular Zumba class
When: Thursday, January 15th, from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Where: BBK Center for Health and Healing, 310 9th Street, Richmond
Why: Zumba is a fun, high-energy fitness program that blends red-hot international music with Latin-inspired dance steps. Come out on Thursday for some evening exercise.
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