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Hat Factory aka Epic Theater not open on Fridays anymore, maybe

I added the “maybe” because two Tweets came out one after the other. The second more vague than the first. Their website does not reflect this change in business hours yet. What’s it all mean? I have no idea, begin random speculation now….

Changing more than a name at Hat Factory/Epic

Last week we shared the exciting (might be overselling that) news that Hat Factory was to become Epic Theater. Our crack research team has found (reading RVA Playlist over the weekend) some pictures of the changes on the inside. From the post it looks like most of these changes took place in time for the [...]

Hat Factory literally becoming Epic

What is it with some places not being able to keep a name? Formerly Toad’s Place, currently Hat Factory will become Epic Theater. From the Hat Factory Facebook Page: In other news, Hat Factory will be changing it’s name to Epic Theatre (launch party details coming soon). The change of name is to reflect the [...]

Cornhole Hits the Big Time in Shockoe

Perhaps a bit of hyperbole but the beanbag toss game that everyone associates with tailgates and backyard barbecues is picking up steam and the Shockoe area is playing a role in that momentum. Richmond BizSense.com talks with James Rastberger who heads up Richmond Cornhole. In addition to tournaments at The Hat Factory there are several [...]

Leon Russell at the Hat Factory Tomorrow

Tickets run $20 – $30 to see Grammy nominee (for the song above) and soon to to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Leon Russell.

Depressed Buttons set to open new dance night at Hat Factory

via RVA Magazine: DEPRESSED BUTTONS, which includes members of electro-indie outfit The Faint, are coming to kick off our new dance night at the Hat Factory, DESTROY YOUR IDOLS on February 17th. Recently included on world famous, taste-maker label Mad Decent and playing to sold out shows all over the country, these guys from the [...]

RVALUTION with MIDNIGHT CONSPIRACY

RVALUTION with MIDNIGHT CONSPIRACY – Tuesday, September 14th @ 9:00pm 18+ MIDNIGHT CONSPIRACY from Chi-town is gonna be here doing their indie electro thing. Um, it’ll be awesome. Called “revolution” and spelled RVALUTION, this is one of the biggest parties on the East coast. Guest DJs: Reinhold, Conway and Doddie. As always, gorgeous dancers and [...]

Bring the noise! Public Enemy at the Hat Factory

Forget Flavor Flav the reality tv clown and hold in your mind just how perfect Nation of Millions was and is: Public Enemy is at The Hat Factory this Saturday, September 10. $30 adv/$35 day-of.

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Buju Banton show moved to The Hat Factory

The RTD is reporting that the controversial Buju Banton show has been moved from The National to The Hat Factory: Controversial reggae singer Buju Banton’s performance at The National has been moved to The Hat Factory. [...] The concert will still take place Sept. 26. Previously purchased tickets will be honored.

the future of the river district @ the Hat Factory

On Sept 14th, RVA TV will host a roundtable discussion on the future of the River District at the Hat Factory, much like the community discussion held in Church Hill last month. To begin this discussion, consider what could the River District look like in 5 years, 10 years, or even 20 years?  What’s your vision for [...]

Richmond Times Grill coming to the Hat Factory

RichmondMagazine.com outlines plans for the new restaurant inside the Hat Factory. David Bess, managing partner for the restaurant, owns two other Shockoe Slip restaurants, Cha-Chas and the Lucky Buddha. His latest restaurant will be called the Richmond Times Grill, and will feature American fare for lunch and dinner with a focus on sandwiches. Bess says [...]

introducing Hat Factory

Style Weekly has the news many music lovers have been waiting for; a new owner is moving into the former Toad’s Place. The venue is tentatively scheduled to open the first week in September, with a restaurant operated by the owner of ChaChas, Verbena, and Lucky Buddha opening after that. The new owners also have [...]