Roundup of arts and entertainment events happening in Fredericksburg and surrounding areas.
21 thursday
William B. Crawley Great Lives Lecture Series: George Remus: A Real-Life Gatsby, UMW Dodd Auditorium. With speaker Abbott Kahler, author of “The Ghosts of Eden Park.” 7:30 p.m., doors open at 6:30 p.m. Free. umw.edu/greatlives.
Culpeper Downtown Spring Restaurant Week, through March 24. Participating restaurants include Beer Hound Brewery, Burnt Ends BBQ y Mas, Culpeper Cheese Company, Far Gohn Brewing Company, Flavor on Main, Grass Rootes Kitchen & Cocktail, Grill 309, It’s About Thyme, Natraj Indian Cuisine, Piedmont Steakhouse, Pinto Thai Culpeper, The Sangria Bowl, SCOOP on Davis, Sweet Roux Restaurant & Bar and Uncle Elder’s BBQ. culpeperdowntown.com.
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“Jersey Boys,” Riverside Center for the Performing Arts, 95 Riverside Parkway. 7:30 p.m. Meal served at 5:30 p.m. $55–$82 plus processing fee. Through March 24. 540/370-4300; riversidedt.com.
General Thomas F. Meagher Division of the Ancient Order of Hibernians will share information about Ireland and Irish Americans who have made significant impacts to the United States of America. Afternoon hours at Howell Library. aohfredericksburg.org.
22 friday
Fredericksburg Fine Arts Show and Sale, Dorothy Hart Community Center. Includes works from more than eight different disciplines and features over 275 original pieces from 117 artists. Through Sunday. Proceeds from the show benefit the Women’s Club of Fredericksburg charitable programs and programs offered by Fredericksburg Parks, Recreation and Events. 540/372-1086; FXBGParks.com.
Jazz and a Mission, Fredericksburg Baptist Church. Special performances by Matt Little and Barbara Fairfax. Celebrating the work of disAbility Resource Center. Monthly benefit concert series. 7 p.m.
CulpeperCon, Culpeper County Library, 271 Southgate Shopping Center, Culpeper. A celebration of graphic novels, comic books, and all things nerd, geek and pop culture. Through Saturday. Free. culpepercon.org.
“Driving Miss Daisy,” Theater at Vint Hill, 4225 Aiken Drive, Warrenton. 7:30 p.m. Through March 24. $16–$18. 540/349-8670; fctstage.org.
“Anything Goes,” Four County Players, 5256 Governor Barbour St., Barbourville. 8 p.m. Through March 31. $10–$18. 540/832-5355; fourcp.org.
“Jersey Boys,” Riverside Center for the Performing Arts. See March 21 listing.
23 saturday
Fxbg VegFest, Wilderness Run Vineyards, 11109 Plank Road, Spotsylvania. Food trucks with vegan and vegetarian menus, live cooking demonstration, vendors. Noon–5 p.m. Free. Voucher package, $20–$30, includes dish from cooking demonstration, mocktails, raffle ticket and more. fxbgvegfest.com.
Fxbg Wine & Food Expo, Fredericksburg Convention Center, 2371 Carl D. Silver Parkway. Industry experts, cooking demos, local wineries, samples from restaurants and specialty snack food vendors. fredericksburgconventioncenter.com.
Author talk: S.A. Cosby, Essex High School Auditorium, 833 High School Circle, Tappahannock. Cosby will talk about his life and work, followed by a Q&A session and a book signing. Books, including his latest murder mystery “All the Sinners Bleed,” will be available for purchase. 3 p.m. Free. 804/443-4945; eplva.org.
Charlottesville Band, Culpeper County High School, 14240 Achievement Drive, Culpeper. 7:30 p.m. $25 adults, $5 students. stagealive.org.
Fredericksburg Fine Arts Show and Sale, Dorothy Hart Community Center. See March 22 listing.
CulpeperCon, Culpeper County Library. See March 22 listing.
“Driving Miss Daisy,” Theater at Vint Hill. 7:30 p.m. See March 22 listing.
“Anything Goes,” Four County Players. 8 p.m. See March 22 listing.
“Jersey Boys,” Riverside Center for the Performing Arts. See March 21 listing.
24 sunday
Beeping Egg Hunt, Gari Melchers Home and Studio, 224 Washington St. Free audible egg hunt for visually impaired or blind students and their families. Bring basket. Includes petting zoo, Touch a Tractor, refreshments, sensory activities, plus verbal descriptions and touch tours in the art gallery. 2-4 p.m. RSVP by Friday. For more information or to RSVP, contact Education and Communications Manager Michelle Crow-Dolby at 540/654-1851.
Fredericksburg Fine Arts Show and Sale, Dorothy Hart Community Center. See March 22 listing.
“Driving Miss Daisy,” Theater at Vint Hill. 2 p.m. See March 22 listing.
“Anything Goes,” Four County Players. 2:30 p.m. See March 22 listing.
“Jersey Boys,” Riverside Center for the Performing Arts. 3 p.m. Meal served at 1 p.m. See March 21 listing.
26 tuesday
William B. Crawley Great Lives Lecture Series: Ten Caesars, UMW Dodd Auditorium. With speaker Barry Straus, author of “Ten Caesars: Roman Emperors from Augustus to Constantine.” 7:30 p.m., doors open at 6:30 p.m. Free. umw.edu/greatlives.
28 thursday
William B. Crawley Great Lives Lecture Series: Edgar Allan Poe, UMW Dodd Auditorium. With speaker Mark Dawidziak, author of “A Mystery of Mysteries: The Death and Life of Edgar Allan Poe.” 7:30 p.m., doors open at 6:30 p.m. Free. umw.edu/greatlives.
Local roundup
Days and hours of operation may vary.
art
810 Weekend Gallery: New works by Beverley Coates (watercolors), Robyn Ryan (acrylics) and Lynn Abbott (acrylics and oils). 540/371-4099.
ARTFactory: “Pathways & Precipices: An Artist’s Return to Awe and Wonder,” works by Robyn Ryan. March 21–April 28. Artist reception April 6, 6-8 p.m.; artist talk April 13, 2-4 p.m.; artist demonstration April 20, 2-4 p.m. virginiaartfactory.org.
Art First Gallery: “Springtime Palette,” works by painter and artisan Pam Hicks. March 1-31. Acrylic, assemblage, collage, drawing, oil, photography, printmaking, textiles, three-dimensional objects such as jewelry and sculpture, and watercolor. artfirstgallery.com, pamhicksart.com.
Artful Dimensions Gallery: “Square Plate III,” annual fundraising event to benefit the Lisa Pitts Eley Cancer Foundation. Feb. 27-March 31. Artists decorated bisque-fired ceramic plates with paint, collage, fabric, mosaic, glass and other mediums. artfuldimensionsgallery.com.
Artists’ Alliance at Jarrett Thor Fine Arts: 100 Taylor St. Works by local artists. artgallerycolonialbeach.com.
Brush Strokes Gallery: “Wish You Were Here,” paintings by Medina Roberts. Feb. 29-March 31. Handcrafted jewelry, unique glass art, charcoal drawings, pastels, photography, paintings in oils, watercolors, acrylics, metal sculpture and mixed-media. brushstrokesfredericksburg.com.
Canal Quarter Arts: Works by guest artist Amy Goodridge. Through March.
Coldwell Banker Elite: 223 N. Irving Ave. Works by Colonial Beach Artists’ Guild.
Darbytown Art Studio: Works by guest artists Erik Brito, wildlife photographer, and Alex Vasquez, street photographer. Through March. facebook.com/DarbytownArt.
Dockside Realty: 104 Taylor St. Works by Debbie Stachkunas.
Fredericksburg Area Museum: “Lafayette’s World: Revolutionary Ideals and the Limits of Freedom,” curated by Dr. Gaila Sims, curator of African American History and Special Projects. “STEM Trailblazers Dr. Gladys and Ira West,” through April. famva.org.
Fredericksburg Center for the Creative Arts: Frederick Gallery: “Faces & Figures” all-media national juried exhibit. Members Gallery: Teresa Blatt and Pamela Moniz. Through March 29. fccagallery.org.
Gari Melchers Home & Studio: “Toulouse-Lautrec and Ukiyo-e Prints from the Melchers’ Collection,” through April 30. garimelchers.org.
LibertyTown Arts Workshop: “Merge,” collaborative work by potters and non-ceramic artists (painters, mixed media or fiber artists). In conjunction with the upcoming National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts ceramic conference “Coalescence” in Richmond. Through March 31; reception March 23 from 5-9 p.m., in conjunction with the NCECA. libertytownarts.com.
Library of Virginia: “Indigenous Perspectives,” a multimedia exhibition that explores voices and experiences of Virginia’s tribal communities, as well as related items from the Library’s collections. Through Aug. 17. lva.virginia.gov.
Mary Washington Hospital: New works by local artists on display in the Main Floor hallway gallery; works by new featured artist Suzi Bevan will hang through June. A percentage of each sale is donated to cancer care. Art may be purchased through the gift shop.
Mason School of Art: “Faces of Resilience” at Mason Exhibitions Arlington, through March 30; “DISRUPT AND RESIST” at Gillespie Gallery on the Fairfax campus, through March 30. art.gmu.edu.
Meyer Fine Art (new gallery): “Robert Duncanson and His Southern Travels,” works by Black 19th-century landscape artist. meyerfineart.gallery.
National Building Museum: “Building Stories,” an immersive exploration into the world of architecture, engineering, construction and design through hands-on activities, media installations, sketching and reading. nbm.org.
National Museum of the Marine Corps: “Full Metal Jacket,” featuring images taken on set by actor Matthew Modine. Through September 2025. “Go to War … Do Art,” 80 years of the Marine Corps Combat Art Program features 80 works on paper by 29 combat artists, through Aug. 9. usmcmuseum.com.
Ponshop Studio and Gallery: Fine art, ceramics and handmade jewelry and accessories. ponshopstudio.com.
Port Royal Museum of American History: New additions to White House China collection. Open every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free; donations appreciated. 804/370-5285.
Riverboat on the Potomac: Works by local artists.
Sophia Street Studios: “A Moment in Time,” featuring a collection of plein air paintings from around the country by Catherine Hillis.
Tappahannock Art Gallery: “Photos & Fibers,” works by fiber artist Barb Brecher and photo-journalist Michael Geissinger. Featured member artist: Jackie Leavitt. tapparts.org.
UMW Galleries: duPont Gallery: “Origins: Taylor Anton White,” Feb. 1–March 24. Ridderhoff Martin Gallery: “Elemental,” Feb. 1–March 24. umwgalleries.org.
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts: “Willie Anne Wright: Artist and Alchemist,” through April 28; “Theaster Gates: Wonder Working Power,” through Jan. 1; “Samurai Armor from the Collection of Ann & Gabriel Barbier–Mueller,” April 20 to Aug. 4. vmfa.museum.
music
Altria Theater: One Hallelujah Tour, March 26. altriatheater.com.
The Birchmere: Honoring Teddy Pendergrass with Gladys Knight and Eddie Kendricks tributes, March 24; The Zombies with Wendy Colonna, March 27; Johnnie Steele & The Steele4Real Band, March 29. birchmere.com.
The Carlyle Room: A Tribute to the Music of Donny Hathaway and Roberta Flack, March 22. $40-$50. brencore.com.
Dominion Energy Center: Joe Satriani & Steve Vai, April 3; Legends On Grace: Crystal Monee Hall, April 13. dominionenergycenter.com.
GMU Center for the Arts: Keyboard Conversations with Jeffrey Siegel: Three Great Romantics, April 7. cfa.gmu.edu.
Grace Church of Fredericksburg: Chonda Pierce “Life is Funny” LIVE in Concert, April 6. $26.75-$55.75. etix.com.
The Heist: Karen Jonas and Griefcat, March 21; One Night Only, an intimate night of song and story hosted by Jon Tyler Wiley, April 11, 6–9 p.m. theheistbg.com.
Hylton Performing Arts Center: United States Navy Concert Band, March 21; American Festival Pops Orchestra: American Icons, April 6. hyltoncenter.org.
Jammin Java: Brian K & The Parkway album release party, March 29. jamminjava.com.
MGM National Harbor: ONEUS, March 26. mgmnationalharbor.com.
Modlin Center for the Arts: Brad Mehldau, piano, March 24 at Camp Concert Hall; Chris Thile, mandolin, March 27 at Camp Concert Hall. modlin.richmond.edu.
The Tin Pan: John McEuen, March 26. tinpanrva.com.
theater
Altria Theater: “TINA — The Tina Turner Musical,” April 2-7. altriatheater.com.
Arena Stage: Kreeger Theater: “Unknown Soldier,” March 29-May 5. arenastage.org.
Dominion Energy Center: Virginia Opera: “Madama Butterfly,” March 22-24; Randy Rainbow for President, March 28; Richmond Comedy Festival, April 13. dominionenergycenter.com.
Ford’s Theatre: “Little Shop of Horrors,” March 15-May 18. Recommended for ages 8 and older. fords.org.
Four County Players: “Anything Goes,” March 8-31. $16–$18. 540/832-5355; fourcp.org.
GMU Center for the Arts: 2024 Mason School of Dance Gala Concert, March 22-23; Trinity Irish Dance Company, March 24. cfa.gmu.edu.
Hylton Performing Arts Center: Reduced Shakespeare Company, April 13. hyltoncenter.org.
The Kennedy Center: Opera House: “Company,” March 12–31. Eisenhower Theater: Washington National Opera: “Songbird,” through March 23; and Alex Edelman’s “Just for Us,” March 21-22. Theater Lab: “Shear Madness,” through Sept. 29. kennedy-center.org.
Modlin Center for the Arts: Martha Graham Dance Company, March 22 at Alice Jepson Theatre; Ngoma African Dance Company: “Nija ya Kuelekea Afrika” All Roads Lead to Africa, March 23 at Camp Concert Hall. modlin.richmond.edu.
Museum of the Bible: C.S. Lewis’ classic “Prince Caspian,” through April 27. museumofthebible.org.
Riverside Center for the Performing Arts: “Jersey Boys,” through March 24. $70–$82 dinner and show; $55–$65 show only. 540/370-4300; riversidedt.com.
Shakespeare Theatre Company: “The Lehman Trilogy,” Feb. 22–March 24 in Harman Hall. shakespearetheatre.org.
Signature Theatre: Max Theatre: “Hair,” April 16–July 7. Ark Theatre: “Penelope,” March 5–April 21. sigtheatre.org.
Theater at Vint Hill: “Driving Miss Daisy,” March 8-24. $16–$18. 540/349-8670; fctstage.org.
Virginia Rep: “Satchmo at the Waldorf,” March 1–April 7 at the November Theatre; “Zero Hour,” March 15-April 7 at the Theatre Gym. va-rep.org.
family
Altria Theater: “Bluey’s Big Play The Stage Show!” April 23-24. $31.50 and up. BroadwayInRichmond.com.
Fredericksburg Area Museum: Spring Homeschool Investigators Program, featuring hands-on learning through teamwork, collaboration, and problem-solving STEAM activities. Schedule: Journey with Lafayette, April 24, ages 8-12. $8. All attendees over age 2 must purchase a ticket. Tickets available at eventbrite.com. famva.org.
Gari Melchers Home & Studio: Preschool Palette classes nurtures child’s inner artist through engaging books, garden walks and colorful process-based sensory and art explorations. Themes change monthly. Open daily with family-friendly, interactive tours, scavenger hunts and sketching bags. 540/654-1015; garimelchers.org.
GMU Center for the Arts: Family Series: Mutts Gone Nuts, April 6 at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. cfa.gmu.edu.
Massad Family YMCA: Hippie Hoppity, all-inclusive egg hunt with the Easter Bunny. March 30, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Schedule: ages 1 and under, 10:30 a.m.; ages 2-5, 11:15 a.m.; ages 6-9, noon; ages 10 and older, 12:45 p.m. Free; registration required. family-ymca.org.
Science Museum of Virginia: “Discover Steampunk,” interactive exhibit featuring stories of 19th-century visionaries who dreamed of what life would be like today. Through Aug. 18. Included with Science Museum admission. Event: Science on Tap: STEMpunk, adults-only event March 21. smv.org.
STEP VA: “Seussical Jr.” April 13 at 6 p.m. and April 14 at 3 p.m. at Courtland High School. $15 and color show programs also available in advance for $5; free for children under 5. stepva.org.
Stratford Hall: Easter Eggstravaganza, March 30 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., hunt begins at 11 a.m.; admission and activities free. Bunny Breakfast (additional fee), March 30, from 9-10:45 a.m.; reserve by March 22. Adults (12 and older) $20, children (ages 4-12) $10, children (3 and under) are free. stratfordhall.org.
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Bingo, American Legion Post 320, 8456 Brock Road, Spotsylvania. Games start at 6:30 p.m. Thursdays; doors open at 5 p.m. Food available for purchase. Proceeds benefit veterans, their families and the community. 540/548-8069.
Bingo, St. Michael High School, 6301 Campus Drive, Spotsylvania. Games start at 6:30 p.m. Thursdays and Saturdays. Doors open 1.5 hours prior. 540/907-9736; facebook.com/saintmichaelbingo.
Busch Gardens: St. Patrick’s Day Celebration. March 8-24. buschgardenswilliamsburg.com.
Caledon State Park: annual “Trash to Art” Earth Day event, April 20, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Collect beach litter and create sculptures at the park pavilion with prizes awarded. Free. Transportation provided to and from the Potomac River beach. Trash bags and safety gloves provided. Bring a bag lunch. Register by calling 540/663-3861 or email Caledon@dcr.virginia.gov. Provide name, phone number, email and number in party.
Culpeper Regional Airport: The Capital Wing of the Commemorative Air Force will offer docent-led tours of its WWII warbird hangar Saturdays through April 27. Tours offered 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. $10 per person or $30 for a family; parking is free. Reservations for large groups may be made at capitalwingwarbirdrides.org.
Curitiba Art Café: Latin Dance Night with Elle Jay, every third Friday of the month from 6–9 p.m. Free Latin dance lesson followed by open dancing.
Earth Day Festival on the Rappahannock: Local vendors, live music, food trucks, interactive and educational EcoTalks, scavenger hunt, sensory tent and more. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 20 at Old Mill Park. Admission is free. Presented by City of Fredericksburg Parks, Recreation & Events Department. 540/372-1086; earthdayfred.com.
Essex High School: Author talk with mystery writer S.A. Cosby, March 23 at 3 p.m. Presentation followed by a Q&A session and a book signing. Free. Books available for purchase. 804/443-4945; EPLVA.org.
Ferry Farm: Dog Days at Ferry Farm, April 13, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. All well-mannered pooches on leashes welcome. $5 adults; free for children 17 and under. kenmore.org.
Historic Kenmore: Colonial Fair, April 6 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community Day, April 14 at 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.; reservations are encouraged as space is limited. kenmore.org.
Huntley Day Celebration: Rescheduled for March 30. Driving procession along Huntley’s performance venues in downtown Fredericksburg from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., then a family-style pep rally at the home of the FredNats from 12:30–2:30 p.m. All free vouchers claimed; those who can’t attend are asked to release them back to Eventbrite for others. Parking is free, and attendees are encouraged to arrive early and walk to the stadium. Gates open for voucher holders at 11:30 a.m. All activities are outside and will be held rain or shine. FXBG.com/Huntley.
Jurassic World Live Tour: March 23-31 at EagleBank Arena, Fairfax. Preshow experience starts one hour before showtime and includes photo opportunities. All guests age 2 and older must have a ticket. No costumes for 14 and older. jurassicworldlivetour.com, eaglebankarena.com.
Kings Dominion: opening weekend, March 23–24.kingsdominion.com.
Old Dominion Humane Society: “Puppies and Pajamas” fundraiser, April 6, from 6-7:30 p.m. People of all ages are invited to bring a favorite book to read to the puppies. Dress in your favorite pajamas. $10 donation per family or a canned dog food item. olddominionhumanesociety.org.
Massad Family YMCA: Spring Social Hour, with lunch, bingo, live fitness demo and prizes. March 22, noon-2 p.m. Register at family-ymca.org.
Pickers Supply: Salsa Dance, 6–7 p.m. Sunday. $20 per class, or $120 for all seven. No partner required. 540/847-4581; olddominionhis@yahoo.com. Swing Dance, beginner lesson at 7:30 p.m. Saturdays; dancing 8–11 p.m. No partner or previous dance experience required. $10 per person. 540/847-4581; DanceFXBG.com.
Railroad Museum and Rail Excursion: Museum is open 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays. Visitors planning on riding the train should arrive by 10:30 a.m. Train rides conducted weather permitting. Free; donations accepted to support operations. 11700 Main St., Fredericksburg. 301/653-7983; rrmuseum.org.
Stafford Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary: third annual BUNCO, April 13 at 3 p.m. at the Stafford County Rowser Building. Light snacks provided. Online pre-registration is $20 or at the door $25. Proceeds will benefit the SVFD Scholarship Fund. stafford-volunteer-firemans-association.square.site.
Stratford Hall: Wine Thyme Spring Festival, featuring locally crafted food and beverages, live music, artisan vendors and Colonial history. May 11. $20 early bird; $30 day of event; children ages 6-12 $10; 5 and under free. stratfordhall.org.
UMW: William B. Crawley Great Lives Lecture Series, 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays through March in George Washington Hall’s Dodd Auditorium. Free admission. umw.edu/greatlives.