Root for the Rams in the A-10 tournament
Join VCU Alumni and the VCU community for a host of exciting A-10 tournament activities for the men’s and women’s basketball teams. VCU Alumni returns to Henrico, Virginia, March 5-9 for the A-10 Women’s Basketball Conference and to Washington, D.C., March 12-16 for the A-10 Men’s Basketball Conference.
View the list below for events on tap for both conferences. Be one of the first to sign up for the many events that VCU is hosting! Plus, register and attend this year’s men’s or women’s pregame receptions for the chance to win a signed basketball by each team.
Need help getting around D.C.? Plan your Metro trip online.
Learn more about the men’s and women’s A-10 tournaments and get individual game tickets from A-10.
VCU Women’s A-10 Pregame Reception
Get ready for the ultimate celebration, Ram fans! Witness the electrifying journey of VCU’s women’s basketball team as they charge into the A-10 tournament at the Henrico Sports and Events Center. Let’s turn up the excitement with a free unforgettable pregame bash with food and exclusive swag. Intermission Beer Company – Brewpub and Arcade is a VCU alum-owned business that is family friendly and only a three-minute drive to the Henrico Sports Complex. Registration is required as space is limited.
Where: Intermission Beer Company – Brewpub and Arcade, 10180 Lakeridge Parkway #114, Ashland, VA 23005
When: 3-5 p.m. Wednesday, March 5
Cost: Free
VCU Women’s Basketball Fan Headquarters
Join VCU alumni and fans before each women’s game and grab some exclusive VCU swag.
Where: Intermission Beer Company – Brewpub and Arcade, 10180 Lakeridge Parkway #114, Ashland, VA 23005
When: March 6-9, before each VCU women’s game
Cost: Free
VCU Men’s A-10 Pregame Reception
VCU Alumni hosts a pregame reception prior to the VCU men’s first session in the A-10 tournament. Celebrate VCU’s return to D.C. with food, camaraderie and swag. We’ve secured space at Penn Social and Rocket Bar as the official pregame reception locations. Both venues will feature food, swag and games, plus a cash bar stocked with local craft beers. Registration is required as space is limited.
Where: Penn Social, 801 E St. NW, Washington, DC 20004 or Rocket Bar, 714 7th St. NW, Washington, DC 20001
When: 9:30-11:30 a.m. Friday, March 14
Cost: Free
Generously sponsored by our partner Virginia Credit Union
VCU Men’s Basketball Fan Headquarters
Join VCU alumni and fans before each men’s game and grab some exclusive VCU swag.
Where: Penn Social, 801 E St. NW, Washington, DC 20004 or Rocket Bar, 714 7th St. NW, Washington, DC 20001
When: Before each VCU men’s basketball game (except the first game)
Cost: Free
Update Your Selfie @ Shipgarten
Join the College of Humanities and Sciences, the College of Health Professions and the DMV regional alumni chapter for a happy hour at Shipgarten, an alumni-owned business. We’ll be offering appetizers, beer and wine, and the opportunity to update your profile pictures to match your vibe. We’ll have a photographer and a few different backdrops that fit different styles.
Where: 7581 Colshire Drive, McLean, VA 22102
When: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 11
Cost: Free
Bingo Night at Ornery Brewery
The College of Humanities and Sciences invites alumni to bingo night at Ornery Brewery in Fairfax, Virginia. VCU will have a small reserved area starting at 6 p.m., but you can come at any time and hop into the next game. We’ll have VCU prizes so make sure you find us and get a raffle ticket!
Where: 3950 University Drive, Suite 106, Fairfax, VA 22030
When: 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 12
Cost: Free
VCU School of Business Tour of Nationals Park
School of Business alumni can take a tour of the Nats Park, conducted by Center for Sports Leadership alum Hannah O’Neil (M.S.L.’22), manager, loyalty and ticket technology, for the Washington Nationals.
Where: 1500 South Capitol St. SE, Washington, DC 20003
When: 11-11:45 a.m. Thursday, March 13
Cost: Free
A-10 Kickoff Social
Join the VCU Alumni DMV and Richmond chapters for the VCU A-10 Kickoff Social presented by Virginia Credit Union. Special appearances include Rodney the Ram, VCU cheerleaders, VCU Gold Rush dancers and the VCU Peppas. All alumni, friends and fans are invited and, attendees will receive a free limited-edition VCU A-10 T-shirt (while supplies last)!
When: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, March 13 (time subject to change)
Where: Walters Sports Bar, 10 N St. SE, Washington, DC 20024
Cost: Free
RSVP: Online
Walters Sports Bar is adjacent to Nationals Park. If you’re taking the metro, choose the Green Line to the Navy Yard-Ballpark stop. Questions? Contact event organizer Timmy Nguyen (B.S.’11) at [email protected].
Exhibition Tour at Smithsonian American Art Museum
Hear from with Tobias Wofford, VCUarts art history professor and co-curator of the exhibition “The Shape of Power: Stories of Race and American Sculpture.” The exhibition features 82 artworks created between 1792 and 2023 and examines for the first time the ways in which sculpture has shaped and reflected attitudes and understandings about race in the United States.
Where: Smithsonian American Art Museum – 8th and G Street, NW, Washington DC, 20004
When: Noon-1 p.m. Friday, March 14
Cost: Free
Black Alumni Council A-10 Watch Party at The Park
Kick off A-10 weekend with the Black Alumni Council at D.C.’s lively and renowned Park at 14th. Join us for an evening happy hour with drink specials just for alumni and guests. Enjoy delicious food (first come, first served) and drinks while catching up on the A-10 tournament games and getting to know more Rams in the DMV.
Where: The Park at 14th, 920 14th St. NW, Washington, DC 20005
When: 5-10 p.m. Friday, March 14
Cost: Free
Chapter Watch Parties
Join VCU’s alumni chapters for watch parties as the Rams play in the A-10 tournament. Follow your regional chapter or VCU Alumni on Facebook for details on additional parties as the teams advance.
Richmond Metro – Richmond
When: 11:30 a.m. Friday, March 14
Where: Wood and Iron (Richmond), 1405 Roseneath Road, Richmond, VA 23230
Special: Limited-edition tournament T-shirt giveaway (while supplies last!)
Richmond Metro – Midlothian
When: 11:30 a.m. Friday, March 14
Where: Wood and Iron (Midlothian), 11400 W. Huguenot Road, Midlothian, VA 23113
Special: Limited-edition tournament T-shirt giveaway (while supplies last!)
Richmond Metro – Short Pump
When: 11:30 a.m. Friday, March 14
Where: Wood and Iron (Short Pump), 12288 W. Broad St., Henrico, VA 23233
Special: Limited-edition tournament T-shirt giveaway (while supplies last!)
Questions? Email Jared Kline, assistant director, DAR Signature Events, at (540) 614-2117 or at [email protected].
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