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Because VCU is located in Richmond, there are many choices for students when planning evening activities. From going to parties on campus or to bars and clubs throughout the city, there is something for everyone. Bars and clubs are usually limited to students age 21 and up. If you’re under 21, you can always go to Mars Bar or Aladdin’s. Walking is usually your best bet when going to parties around campus, and if you’re leaving campus, having a designated driver is a must if you plan on drinking. The school offers an escort service, but students find themselves waiting a lot longer than it would have taken them to find another alternative.
 

VCU occasionally hosts concerts from time to time but not often. The Richmond Coliseum is located about 5 minutes
away from campus by car, and that’s where the bigger name acts perform. Tickets to these events are generally
expensive, but students get excited when they can see a big-name act so close to campus. Richmond is also home to
an amazing venue called Toad’s Place, which features both nationally touring artists and local acts. Tickets at Toad’s
Place are less expensive than concerts at the Coliseum, and the atmosphere is so much better.
 

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chelsea123

'15

Fashion and Apparel Merchandising

3.5

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Nightlife/ Transportation

clubs are great if you like urban music and dancing. house party's are cool if you can find them. the bus comes around every 30 minutes, so thats good and you can call the VCU escort service to get you home safely for free.

Feb 13, 2012

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raishac92

'16

Physical Education Teaching and Coaching

3.5

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Connections Are the Way to Go

You'll really only have a good time when you go out if you know people who are having parties or if you know a lot of greeks. Fraternities usually have parties but you can only get into those if you're a girl or if you're a guy with friends in that frat. House parties are nice too, but they usually get busted quickly.

Feb 08, 2012

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vcubebek

'13

International Studies

4.6

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Great Nightlife for Over-21S

If you're over 21, the nightlife in Richmond is great! There are PLENTY of bars and clubs near campus. There is a place for every type of person to hang out and feel comfortable. There is a free bus called To the Bottom and Back that drives from Carytown to Downtown from Thursday to Saturday, picking up and dropping off students to avoid drinking and driving. In my opinion, house parties are overrated.

Dec 08, 2011

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