What we’re about
Are you in your 20s/30s and wondering how to make friends as an adult? Did you just move to Richmond, VA (RVA) and need new friends or things to do? Have you lived in RVA for a while but still would like to diversify your circle of friends? Are you single, engaged, married, or divorced and looking to meet other like-minded friends? Do you like food, beer, wine, cooking classes, games, outdoor activities, music, or anything fun and would rather go with friends?
If you answered yes to any of those questions, this group is for you! Trying to Adult RVA is a membership-based social group. It is open to anyone 21+, of any gender, that want to make friends.
Please ensure you review our rules and policies. We have participation, attendance, return/refund, and social media rules.
Please visit our FAQ page for common questions about our events, membership, tickets, and more!
Please visit our website for more information about Trying to Adult RVA.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Brunch at ParlayParlay Bar & Lounge, Richmond, VA
Tacos for breakfast? Yes, please.
Join us at Parlay for a laid-back brunch where the vibes are fun and the flavors are bold. Their casual, come-as-you-are energy is perfect for kicking off your weekend with new friends and great food. The menu features everything from savory breakfast tacos and shareable breakfast pizzas to bubbly mimosas and breakfast shots that keep the conversation flowing.
Whether you're coming solo or with a friend, we'll help break the ice and make sure you're seated with other friendly faces. Soak up the sun on the patio or stay cool inside while you snack, sip, and socialize.
This event is for Trying to Adult RVA members. Memberships start at $5/month and can be cancelled or paused at any time! We would love for you to join us. Space is limited to 16 people. Spots are first claimed first confirmed. All attendees must have a confirmed ticket to attend.
You can claim your spot here.
Parking: it can be difficult to find a spot in Scott's Addition and it is mostly street parking. Please allow extra time to find a spot or use a ride share option!
- Italian Dinner Night at PerlaPerla Italian Restaurant, Richmond, VA
Join us for a heartwarming evening of connection and cuisine at Perla Italian Restaurant, a hidden gem known for its authentic Italian dishes and welcoming ambiance. Perla is more than just a place to eat — it’s a place to gather, to share stories over a plate of pasta, and to experience the joy of slowing down and savoring the moment.
From the moment you walk through the door, you'll be greeted like family. The space is intimate and inviting, the kind of place where conversations flow as easily as the wine, and where the scent of garlic and fresh herbs fills the air. Whether you're coming with a friend or stepping outside your comfort zone to attend solo, you’ll be surrounded by others who are here for the same reason — to enjoy a beautiful meal and connect with kind, interesting people.
This event is for Trying to Adult RVA members. Memberships start at $5/month and can be cancelled or paused at any time! We would love for you to join us. Space is limited to 20 people. Spots are first claimed first confirmed. All attendees must have a confirmed ticket to attend.
You can claim your spot here.
Parking: there's a parking lot with plenty of spots on site!
- Divine Wines & Tarot SignsJolene Family Winery, Quinton, VA
Join us for an enchanting afternoon of tarot readings, crystal energy, and good wine—all in the peaceful, scenic setting of Jolene Family Winery.
Whether you're deep into your spiritual journey or just love a good excuse to sip wine and connect, this event invites you to relax, explore, and make meaningful new connections.
✨ Here’s what the afternoon includes:
🔮 Tarot readings to gain insight or clarity
💎 A thoughtful crystal shopping experience with a local expert to help you find the stones that resonate with your energy
🍷 Delicious wines available for purchase from the beautiful Jolene tasting room
🌿 Plenty of space to mingle, unwind, and meet other open-minded, kind peopleCome solo or with a friend—this event is all about building community while enjoying soulful conversation, intentional moments, and a little magic.
This event is open to Trying to Adult RVA members AND non-members!
Memberships start at $5/month and can be cancelled or paused at any time! We would love for you to join us.
This event is free to attend for all members and is $5 for non-members. Space is limited to 80 people. Spots are first claimed first confirmed. All attendees must have a confirmed ticket to attend.
You can claim your spot here.
Parking: there is a parking lot on site!
- Book Club at Brambly ParkBrambly Park, Richmond, VA
We welcome you to join us for our monthly book club get-togethers. We will select one book each month and we ask that you read the book so we can discuss it. Be prepared for spoilers!
Our book this month is “The Knight and the Moth” by Rachel Gillig. This book may be found as physical, digital, or audio copies at local libraries. You don't have to bring a copy of the book to our meeting.
“Sybil Delling has spent nine years dreaming of having no dreams at all. Like the other foundling girls who traded a decade of service for a home in the great cathedral, Sybil is a Diviner. In her dreams she receives visions from six unearthly figures known as Omens. From them, she can predict terrible things before they occur, and lords and common folk alike travel across the kingdom of Traum’s windswept moors to learn their futures by her dreams.
Just as she and her sister Diviners near the end of their service, a mysterious knight arrives at the cathedral. Rude, heretical, and devilishly handsome, the knight Rodrick has no respect for Sybil's visions. But when Sybil's fellow Diviners begin to vanish one by one, she has no choice but to seek his help in finding them. For the world outside the cathedral’s cloister is wrought with peril. Only the gods have the answers she is seeking, and as much as she'd rather avoid Rodrick's dark eyes and sharp tongue, only a heretic can defeat a god”
We will choose the next month’s book at our meeting so come prepared to pitch your book of choice!
This event is for Trying to Adult RVA members. Memberships start at $5/month and can be cancelled or paused at any time! We would love for you to join us. This event is free for all members. Space is limited to 20 people. Spots are first claimed first confirmed. All attendees must have a confirmed ticket to attend.
You can claim your spot here.
Parking: there is a parking lot on site with plenty of spots! When you arrive at the restaurant, let the host know you are with the Trying to Adult RVA group and they will let you know where we are seated.
