A very limited amount of DRINKING DRAGONS trading card decks will be made available exclusively at @beastiesrva in @carytownrva on May 16th, 2026 from 4:00-6:00pm (first come, first get) for those who want to get their hands on a full deck of DRINKING DRAGONS trading cards - with all art created by local Richmond artists!
All 89 trading cards will also be on display inside Beasties to help showcase all of the amazing, unique pieces submitted by RVA creators!
These same cards will be incorporated into the DRINKERS & DRAGONS Fantasy Bar Crawl the same day in Carytown - with Registration at @nyd_rva (from 3-7pm). If coming to the Bar Crawl please bring canned goods to help benefit @feedmoreinc via our CHARITY CANNED FOOD DRIVE.
Can't make it to Carytown on Saturday to grab a deck? We will also have a very limited quantity available on July 3rd during @rvafirstfridays in downtown as part of the DRAGONS & MEAD: Fantasy Art Show opening at @black.iris.social.club and the DRAGON FIRE TAVERN art pop-up, featuring many of the original artwork pieces featured on these Drinking Dragon trading cards - so SAVE THAT DATE also!
➡️ More info. on the main event can be found at DrinkersAndDragons.com (21+)
Participating Bar Crawl Venues:
@nyd_rva@moms.siam@galaxy.diner@mcloungerva@mellow.richmond@senorganicsmallplate@homesweethomerva@griffincarytown
Check out our recent TV interview with @mchaseradio of @8news@showcaserichmond about this Saturday's DRINKERS & DRAGONS Fantasy Bar Crawl in Carytown on May 16, 2026!
🎦VIDEO LINK IN BIO
In addition to bringing your sense of adventure to Carytown on Saturday, please remember to also bring canned goods to help support our CHARITY FOOD DRIVE directly benefitting FeedMore.org.
Registration is at @nyd_rva from 3:00-7:00pm
More info at DrinkersAndDragons.c with future events posted via AfterDarkRVA.com
👍 Welcome to @burgquest - now an official Sponsor for Carytown's DRINKERS & DRAGONS Fantasy Bar Crawl on May 16!
BurgQuest returns Sept. 25-27 to Williamsburg and is the perfect weekend for those who enjoy tabletop, RPG and video gaming - PLUS BurqQuest also offers performances, panels, a Cosplay Contest, marketplace, game demos and more!
Bring in canned goods on May 16 to help support our CHARITY FOOD DRIVE benefitting FeedMore.org for a chance to WIN TICKETS to BurgQuest in Williamsburg Sept. 25-27 - plus other great prizes!
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🍻 May 16th in RVA step into a realm where fantasy & nightlife collide when Carytown’s annual DRINKERS & DRAGONS Fantasy Bar Crawl (21+) returns to Richmond! Join fellow adventurers for a day filled with quests, themed drinks and food offerings, photos, new friends and immersive fun along the way! Adventurers will travel tavern to tavern in Carytown on May 16, trading unique “Drinking Dragon” cards (designed by 80 Richmond-based artists) while challenging fellow attendees to dice roll-offs along the way, some unlocking hidden prize cards. Dress in your best fantasy cosplay/outfit and capture the magic at our themed photo stations so gather your party and prepare for an unforgettable journey!
🚨 Last year’s adventure SOLD OUT in advance so don’t delay in inviting friends & securing tickets soon! Registration at New York Deli, from 3:00pm to 7:00pm, with the event officially ending at 9:00pm
➡️ More info. at DrinkersAndDragons.com and AfterDarkRVA.com
FUTURE RVA FANTASY-INSPIRED EVENTS:
🧚 FAERY BALL (June 5) – Step into the enchanted Fae realm on June 5th when Richmond's FAERY BALL materializes at @falloutrva - prepare for a night of magic & wonder as you spread your wings & join fellow Fae for an immersive evening celebrating all things magic at Fallout RVA (21+).
🐉 DRAGON FIRE TAVERN (July) — Join fellow adventurers for a pop*up art bar, featuring multiple days of fantasy-themed programming at @black.iris.social.club
🍻 May 16th in RVA step into a realm where fantasy & nightlife collide when Carytown’s annual DRINKERS & DRAGONS Fantasy Bar Crawl (21+) returns to Richmond! Join fellow adventurers for a day filled with quests, themed drinks and food offerings, photos, new friends and immersive fun along the way!
🎨 ‘Drinking Dragon’ art created by RVA artist @necromandi of @unkindnessart — part of a citywide creative collaboration to be featured on collectible Trading Cards being released on May 16 in Carytown!
Adventurers will travel tavern to tavern in Carytown on May 16, trading unique “Drinking Dragon” cards (designed by 80 Richmond-based artists) while challenging fellow attendees to dice roll-offs along the way, some unlocking hidden prize cards. Dress in your best fantasy cosplay/outfit and capture the magic at our themed photo stations so gather your party and prepare for an unforgettable journey!
🚨 Last year’s adventure SOLD OUT in advance so don’t delay in inviting friends & securing tickets soon! Registration at New York Deli, from 3:00pm to 7:00pm, with the event officially ending at 9:00pm
➡️ More info. at DrinkersAndDragons.com and AfterDarkRVA.com
FUTURE RVA FANTASY-INSPIRED EVENTS:
🧚 FAERY BALL (June 5) – Step into the enchanted Fae realm on June 5th when Richmond's FAERY BALL materializes! Prepare for a night of magic & wonder as you spread your wings & join fellow Fae for an immersive evening celebrating all things magic at Fallout RVA (21+). 'Early Fae' tickets now available via AfterDarkRVA.com – Faery Ball poster art created by Richmond artist Nicole Pisaniello ()
🐉 DRAGON FIRE TAVERN (July) — Join fellow adventurers for DRAGON FIRE TAVERN, an immersive 21+ pop-up art bar coming to Richmond this July! On July 3rd the DRAGONS & MEAD: Fantasy Art Show opens, part of RVA’s First Fridays at Black Iris in downtown Richmond. Additionally, several other fantasy-based events will be hosted in the pop-up DRAGON FIRE TAVERN throughout the month of July with a FULL DAY of adventure and immersion on July 11th, 2026 (21+) topped off with a late-night MAGIC D20 BALL: Costume Gala & Quest. More info. coming to AfterDarkRVA.com
🍻 May 16th in RVA step into a realm where fantasy & nightlife collide when Carytown’s annual DRINKERS & DRAGONS Fantasy Bar Crawl (21+) returns to Richmond! Join fellow adventurers for a day filled with quests, themed drinks and food offerings, photos, new friends and immersive fun along the way!
🎨 ‘Drinking Dragon’ art created by RVA artist @sirviz — part of a citywide creative collaboration to be featured on collectible Trading Cards being released on May 16 in Carytown!
Adventurers will travel tavern to tavern in Carytown on May 16, trading unique “Drinking Dragon” cards (designed by 80 Richmond-based artists) while challenging fellow attendees to dice roll-offs along the way, some unlocking hidden prize cards. Dress in your best fantasy cosplay/outfit and capture the magic at our themed photo stations so gather your party and prepare for an unforgettable journey!
🚨 Last year’s adventure SOLD OUT in advance so don’t delay in inviting friends & securing tickets soon! Registration at New York Deli, from 3:00pm to 7:00pm, with the event officially ending at 9:00pm
➡️ More info. at DrinkersAndDragons.com and AfterDarkRVA.com
FUTURE RVA FANTASY-INSPIRED EVENTS:
🧚 FAERY BALL (June 5) – Step into the enchanted Fae realm on June 5th when Richmond's FAERY BALL materializes! Prepare for a night of magic & wonder as you spread your wings & join fellow Fae for an immersive evening celebrating all things magic at Fallout RVA (21+). 'Early Fae' tickets now available via AfterDarkRVA.com – Faery Ball poster art created by Richmond artist Nicole Pisaniello ()
🐉 DRAGON FIRE TAVERN (July) — Join fellow adventurers for DRAGON FIRE TAVERN, an immersive 21+ pop-up art bar coming to Richmond this July! On July 3rd the DRAGONS & MEAD: Fantasy Art Show opens, part of RVA’s First Fridays at Black Iris in downtown Richmond. Additionally, several other fantasy-based events will be hosted in the pop-up DRAGON FIRE TAVERN throughout the month of July with a FULL DAY of adventure and immersion on July 11th, 2026 (21+) topped off with a late-night MAGIC D20 BALL: Costume Gala & Quest. More info. coming to AfterDarkRVA.com
🍻 May 16th in RVA step into a realm where fantasy & nightlife collide when Carytown’s annual DRINKERS & DRAGONS Fantasy Bar Crawl (21+) returns to Richmond! Join fellow adventurers for a day filled with quests, themed drinks and food offerings, photos, new friends and immersive fun along the way!
🎨 ‘Drinking Dragon’ art created by RVA artist @sensualbeasts of @fabletattoogallery — part of a citywide creative collaboration to be featured on collectible Trading Cards being released on May 16 in Carytown!
Adventurers will travel tavern to tavern in Carytown on May 16, trading unique “Drinking Dragon” cards (designed by 80 Richmond-based artists) while challenging fellow attendees to dice roll-offs along the way, some unlocking hidden prize cards. Dress in your best fantasy cosplay/outfit and capture the magic at our themed photo stations so gather your party and prepare for an unforgettable journey!
🚨 Last year’s adventure SOLD OUT in advance so don’t delay in inviting friends & securing tickets soon! Registration at New York Deli, from 3:00pm to 7:00pm, with the event officially ending at 9:00pm
➡️ More info. at DrinkersAndDragons.com and AfterDarkRVA.com
FUTURE RVA FANTASY-INSPIRED EVENTS:
🧚 FAERY BALL (June 5) – Step into the enchanted Fae realm on June 5th when Richmond's FAERY BALL materializes! Prepare for a night of magic & wonder as you spread your wings & join fellow Fae for an immersive evening celebrating all things magic at Fallout RVA (21+). 'Early Fae' tickets now available via AfterDarkRVA.com – Faery Ball poster art created by Richmond artist Nicole Pisaniello ()
🐉 DRAGON FIRE TAVERN (July) — Join fellow adventurers for DRAGON FIRE TAVERN, an immersive 21+ pop-up art bar coming to Richmond this July! On July 3rd the DRAGONS & MEAD: Fantasy Art Show opens, part of RVA’s First Fridays at Black Iris in downtown Richmond. Additionally, several other fantasy-based events will be hosted in the pop-up DRAGON FIRE TAVERN throughout the month of July with a FULL DAY of adventure and immersion on July 11th, 2026 (21+) topped off with a late-night MAGIC D20 BALL: Costume Gala & Quest. More info. coming to AfterDarkRVA.com
🧚♀️ June 5th step into the enchanted Fae realm when Richmond's FAERY BALL (21+) materializes! Prepare for a night of magic & wonder as you spread your wings & join fellow Fae for an immersive evening celebrating all things magic!
🔮 DETAILS:
• Sip on Fae-themed concoctions
• Get captured at our Fae Photo Station
• Show off your best Fae look during the "Faery Costume Contest" (hosted by @_chiarascuro ) with a special category for "Best Faery Wings”.
• Visit our enchanted vendors
• Dance the night away surrounded by fellow fae and other magical creatures in an immersive environment, plush with possibilities!
....more info. coming soon!
🎟️ TICKETS: Link in bio
...and on AfterDarkRVA.com
🎨 Poster art by RVA artist @nicolepisaniello
Hosted at @falloutrva - presented by @afterdarkrva
🙏 SPONSORED BY:
• @richmondzombiewalk (Oct. 24)
• @redveinhaunt (Oct. 2026)
• @tragicstudio804
• Drinkers & Dragons Fantasy Bar Crawl (May 16, Carytown)
• River City PIRATE BALL (June 27, The Hofheimer)
• Richmond's DRAGONFIRE TAVERN (an immersive "art bar" the month of July at @black.iris.social.club in downtown)
🍻 May 16th in RVA step into a realm where fantasy & nightlife collide when Carytown’s annual DRINKERS & DRAGONS Fantasy Bar Crawl (21+) returns to Richmond! Join fellow adventurers for a day filled with quests, themed drinks and food offerings, photos, new friends and immersive fun along the way!
🎨 ‘Drinking Dragon’ art created by RVA artist @angiesaesthetic — part of a citywide creative collaboration to be featured on collectible Trading Cards being released on May 16 in Carytown!
Adventurers will travel tavern to tavern in Carytown on May 16, trading unique “Drinking Dragon” cards (designed by 80 Richmond-based artists) while challenging fellow attendees to dice roll-offs along the way, some unlocking hidden prize cards. Dress in your best fantasy cosplay/outfit and capture the magic at our themed photo stations so gather your party and prepare for an unforgettable journey!
🚨 Last year’s adventure SOLD OUT in advance so don’t delay in inviting friends & securing your tickets soon! Registration will be hosted at New York Deli, from 3:00pm to 7:00pm, with the event officially ending at 9:00pm
➡️ More info. at DrinkersAndDragons.com and AfterDarkRVA.com
FUTURE RVA FANTASY-INSPIRED EVENTS:
🧚 FAERY BALL (June 5) – Step into the enchanted Fae realm on June 5th when Richmond's FAERY BALL materializes! Prepare for a night of magic & wonder as you spread your wings & join fellow Fae for an immersive evening celebrating all things magic at Fallout RVA (21+). 'Early Fae' tickets are now available via AfterDarkRVA.com – Faery Ball poster art created by Richmond artist Nicole Pisaniello ()
🐉 DRAGON FIRE TAVERN (July) — Join fellow adventurers for DRAGON FIRE TAVERN, an immersive 21+ pop-up art bar coming to Richmond this July! On July 3rd the DRAGONS & MEAD: Fantasy Art Show opens, part of RVA’s First Fridays at Black Iris in downtown Richmond. Additionally, several other fantasy-based events will be hosted in the pop-up DRAGON FIRE TAVERN throughout the month of July with a FULL DAY of adventure and immersion on July 11th, 2026 (21+) topped off with a late-night MAGIC D20 BALL: Costume Gala & Quest. More info. coming to AfterDarkRVA.com
Calling all adventurers, elves, and potion-masters! Carytown’s Drinkers & Dragons Fantasy Bar Crawl is casting its spell on Saturday, May 16th at 3 pm, and we’re your check-in tavern to start the quest right!
Feast like a king on our Goblin Gold Pile or dive into the deep with Sea Serpent Rings - and don’t forget to sip on mystical brews like the fiery Dragon’s Breath or our enchanting Fire & Ice. 🐉🪄🔮🧜♀️🧙♂️🧝♀️
Turn your ticket in for a Pixie Potion Shooter and let the magic begin! 🧚✨
Grab your cloaks, roll for charisma, and prepare for a night of legendary fun!
Link in bio for tickets or visit AfterDarkRVA.com 🎟️
#fantasybarcrawl #rvabarcrawl #drinkersanddragonsbarcrawl #carytownbarcrawl
🚨 Tickets are going FAST for Carytown's DRINKERS & DRAGONS Fantasy Bar Crawl on May 16, offering adventurers a day filled with quests, themed drinks and food offerings, immersive fun and "Drinking Dragon" trading cards featuring RVA artists – step into a realm where fantasy & nightlife collide! (21+)
🔥 Last year's adventure SOLD OUT in advance so don't delay in securing your tickets soon!
Attendees will travel tavern to tavern in Carytown, trading unique "Drinking Dragon" cards (designed by our own RVA artists) while challenging fellow adventurers to dice roll-offs and completing quests - enjoying themed drink and food specials along the way.
👁️ Dress in your best fantasy cosplay/outfit and capture the magic at our themed photo stations — gather your party and prepare for an unforgettable journey! (21+)
Registration will be hosted at Richmond's oldest restaurant/bar, @nyd_rva in @carytownrva - from 3:00pm to 7:00pm with the event officially ending at 9:00pm
🎨 This year's mascot dragon,
Pipaluk (aka "Pip" the dragon, Watcher Of Gardens) was designed by Richmond artist @joshbishopillustration
➡️ MORE INFO.: DrinkersAndDragons.com
➡️ Presented by AfterDarkRVA and co-produced by @markstercon & @dc_creators ; Sponsored by @richmondzombiewalk (Oct. 24), @redveinhaunt (Oct. 2026), @tragicstudio804 , Richmond's FAERY BALL (June 5), River City PIRATE BALL (June 27) and Richmond's DRAGONFIRE TAVERN (an immersive "art bar" the month of July at @black.iris.social.club in downtown)
JUNE 27 🏴☠️ RVA River City Pirate's Ball 🏴☠️ @hofheimerbuilding
TIX: Link in Bio / Story /?aff=deathbybellows
Set sail on a night of treasure, rum, and adventure at Richmond’s RIVER CITY PIRATE BALL, hosted at the historic Hofheimer Building (21+)
WHAT TO EXPECT:
🏴☠️ BEST-DRESSED PIRATE / WENCH CONTEST
🏴☠️ PIRATE-THEMED COCKTAIL SPECIALS:
🏴☠️ SPECIAL GUESTS: @blackbeardscrew : You won't ever meet a more die-hard group of pirate's in your life! Hailing from Hampton and the infamous BLACKBEARD PIRATE FESTIVAL, they'll be hosting the "pre-party" SKALLYWAG HAPPY HOUR PRE PARTY from 7:00-8:00pm in the Hofheimer's Lounge
🏴☠️ MUSICAL GUEST: Death By Bellows – Armed with an accordion, kick drum, kazoo, and guitar, Christo plays sing-a-long shanties, pirate music, and songs of the sea. Also be prepared for Irish traditionals, Cypriot love songs, Tom Waits, and originals in the same vein.
🏴☠️ MUSIC: Tuned to the ear of a true pirate, DJ Tony-T will keep the ship rocking until the stars come out.
🏴☠️ EVENT PHOTOS: Capture the memories of your swashbuckling adventure with pirate-themed photo ops - available online the week after the Ball.
🏴☠️ CHARITY FOOD DRIVE with Prize Raffle: Give back to the community! Every 2 cans donated equals 1 raffle ticket. The more cans donated means more raffle tickets to win donated raffle prizes, benefitting FEED MORE of Richmond.
@markstercon@afterdarkrva
📷 @rocketmorton1977 at @rvarenfaire
