Richmond, VA

Soon the lush streets of Woodland Heights will come alive with the sounds of strings, beats, horns and songs this summer. Meet the Tiny Porch concert series, which brings neighbors out for what organizer Emily McMillen describes as “magical.” The once best-kept musical secret had its cover blown; it’s one of the most engaging musical events in RVA.

What started as a grassroots venture has blossomed into a spectacular, highly anticipated event. When the world shut down during the pandemic, two Woodland Heights neighbors had an idea to stitch things together in the community. McMillen leaned in and goodness ensued.

“We’re all in our houses. We said, ‘Let’s build community and redefine what gathering looks like. Let’s build on our love for the neighborhood. Let’s do porch concerts,” says McMillen, adding that it was organic at the time. “Everything was just shared via social media and word of mouth.”

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