Community Calendar

Stamp Out ICE is a collection of small artworks created in protest of ICE on perforated, postage-stamp-like sheets. The show features over a dozen artists from across the U.S. and Canada, including three from Minneapolis, all expressing their ire over the federal takeover of many U.S. cities.

Visitors are invited to view the collection of stamp artwork, create postcards, explore a library of mail art books, and see a firsthand demonstration of artistamp perforation on an 1888 patented Rosback perforator.

Staunton Music Festival presents its fifth annual BaroqueFest this April! BaroqueFest 2026: La Bella Italia assembles 28 superlative musicians for a sumptuous journey to Italy, including music by Italian masters and those who traveled to and through Italian lands. Featured works include Handel's brilliant first oratorio "Il Trionfo del tempo e del Disinganno" (1707); Vivaldi's "Magnificat"; concertos by Bach, Handel, Geminiani, and Vivaldi; a celebration of music at Dresden, the "Venice of the North"; and chamber and vocal music by A. Scarlatti, Pasquini, Lully, F. Caccini, Marenzio, Corelli, Monteverdi, and many others.

All concerts feature acclaimed period-instrument performers. Nine programs include music for voices, orchestra, and chamber ensembles and feature historical keyboards. Plus enjoy a deep-dive into Handel's Italian journey with an extended lecture over coffee and dessert just prior to the finale concert.

Stamp Out ICE is a collection of small artworks created in protest of ICE on perforated, postage-stamp-like sheets. The show features over a dozen artists from across the U.S. and Canada, including three from Minneapolis, all expressing their ire over the federal takeover of many U.S. cities.

Visitors are invited to view the collection of stamp artwork, create postcards, explore a library of mail art books, and see a firsthand demonstration of artistamp perforation on an 1888 patented Rosback perforator.

Staunton Music Festival presents its fifth annual BaroqueFest this April! BaroqueFest 2026: La Bella Italia assembles 28 superlative musicians for a sumptuous journey to Italy, including music by Italian masters and those who traveled to and through Italian lands. Featured works include Handel's brilliant first oratorio "Il Trionfo del tempo e del Disinganno" (1707); Vivaldi's "Magnificat"; concertos by Bach, Handel, Geminiani, and Vivaldi; a celebration of music at Dresden, the "Venice of the North"; and chamber and vocal music by A. Scarlatti, Pasquini, Lully, F. Caccini, Marenzio, Corelli, Monteverdi, and many others.

All concerts feature acclaimed period-instrument performers. Nine programs include music for voices, orchestra, and chamber ensembles and feature historical keyboards. Plus enjoy a deep-dive into Handel's Italian journey with an extended lecture over coffee and dessert just prior to the finale concert.

🌷✨ SPRING IS HERE — LET’S SHOP LOCAL! ✨🌷
Join us for our Spring Artisan Market at Main Line Brewery, where great beer, local makers, and community vibes come together for the perfect Sunday.

This FREE market features an amazing lineup of local artisans and small businesses offering handmade home décor, art, jewelry, apparel, wellness goods, and so much more. It’s the kind of event where you come for one thing… and leave with bags full and a happy heart.

🎉 Celebrating our 7th year at Main Line Brewery!
🐾 Dog-friendly
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly
🎯 Outdoor games
🍺 Craft beer + community
☀️ Ultimate Sunday Funday vibes

Bring your friends, your family, your pup — and spend the day sipping, strolling, and supporting the creative heartbeat of RVA. Let’s kick off 2026 feeling good and shopping small.

💛 FREE EVENT
🛍️ #ShopLocal #SundayFunday #RVAMakers

👉 VENDORS: Apply at www.artisanmakers.org

Follow us on Instagram @artisanmakersva

Bingo Beer Co hosts bingo on Wednesdays from 7pm-9pm and Sundays from 3pm-5pm. It's family friendly and free to play! Let us know you're coming and make a reservation today.

This is a Weekly Recurring Event
Runs from Feb 25, 2026 to Dec 30, 2026 and happens every:
Wednesdays: 7:00pm - 9:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Sundays: 3:00pm - 5:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)

As Europe plunged into World War II, zoo animals were among the first casualties. From Warsaw and London to Berlin, Rome, and Tokyo, zookeepers faced bombardment, food shortages, occupation, and wrenching ethical questions about which species should live or die—and what captivity meant in a world shaped by mass imprisonment, displacement, and genocide. Drawing on vivid case studies and archival material, Kinder shows how wartime zoos mirrored human vulnerability and resilience, and how they became spaces where civilians thought about survival, sacrifice, and responsibility across species lines.

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Attend in person: The event is free to the public, but reservations are required. To reserve a seat (or for more information), email Leigh McFaddin at mcfaddinlh@marshallfoundation.org or call 540.463.7103, ext. 138.
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Stream + Q&A: Livestreamed on the Marshall Foundation YouTube channel (https://bit.ly/4kwLZrr). During the livestream, submit questions in YouTube live chat (lower right of the video) or by email to librarian@marshallfoundation.org. Questions are moderated.
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After the lecture: Join us for a reception in the Camden R. Fine Lobby and a book signing in the Robert A. Lovett Reading Room.
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Event Link: https://www.marshallfoundation.org/events/world-war-zoos/
Spring 2026 Legacy Lectures: https://bit.ly/4rHViXR

For More Information, Visit richmond.funnybone.com

About the Artist:
Jeff Allen may (or may not) want to admit it, but he’s getting old. At 69, Jeff is staring down his 70th year and decided it might be time to think about slowing down. The result? My First Final Farewell Tour kicks off March 1, 2026. Yes, you read that right—“First” and “Final” in the same sentence—because Jeff’s not totally sure he’s done. (After all, Cher had 20 farewell tours, and Elton John is still out there.)
What he is sure of: he’s bringing a mix of fan favorites and fresh new material to the stage. From the classic Happy Wife, Happy Life routine you’ve been quoting for years, to fresh takes on marriage, family, and everyday life, Jeff is pulling it all together for a night that’s hilarious, unforgettable, and uplifting.

Ticket Policy:
The Funny Bone has a full bar and a dinner menu that is available through your server when you are seated in the showroom!
Seating is done on a first come first seated basis. If you wish to sit with another party, please arrive and enter the showroom together.
Seating ends 30 minutes after the show begins and entry for late arrivals is not guaranteed.
Most of our tables seat 4 people. You may be seated with a separate party of guests at the same table.
All sales are final. No refunds or exchanges. Sales tax and service fees are included in the ticket price.
This event is 21+ and all guests will need valid ID to enter.

For More Information, Visit richmond.funnybone.com

About the Artist:
A popular comedian turned actor who started his career on-stage as a dare, funnyman Eddie Griffin has built an ever-growing fan base since jumping onto the comedy scene in 1990.
Born in Kansas City, Missouri, Eddie was voted class clown three years in a row in high school. His first love was always dance and by the young age of 16, he opened his own dance studio and was choreographing the Kansas City Chiefs half-time shows. But all of that would soon change when one night his cousin dared him to go on stage at the local comedy club Sanford and Sons where he was told to do 3 minutes. He performed off-the-cuff for 45 minutes successfully. It was then that Griffin purchased a one-way ticket to Los Angeles to pursue his dream of becoming a stand up.
He played The Pastor opposite Dave Chappelle, Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper in 2018’s Academy Award Winning feature film A Star is Born.
His Showtime Comedy Special Eddie Griffin: Undeniable debuted on Showtime in February 2018 to rave reviews.
Currently, Eddie can be found performing his Las Vegas Residency, The Eddie Griffin Experience, Monday through Wednesday night, 8PM at the Sayers Club in the Sahara Las Vegas Hotel and Casino. His most recent comedy special Undeniable premiered on Showtime in 2017 to rave reviews.
Eddie is on The Comedy Get Down tour with fellow standup performers Cedric the Entertainer, Charlie Murphy, George Lopez, and D.L. Hughley with dates locked and tickets currently on sale at Ticketmaster.
In 2018 Eddie starred in The Comedy Get Down Television Series airing on BET Thursdays 11:30 / 10:30 CT.
Comedy Central honored Eddie as one of the Top 100 Greatest Stand-Up Comedians of all time. He has conquered not only the stage, but the silver screen as well, appearing in over 50 films and numerous television shows. Griffin is a gifted actor, dancer, choreographer and singer in domestic and foreign territories around the world.
Mr. Griffin is an accomplished philanthropist who has contributed significant resources to the community and the arts and entertainment industry.

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Ticket Policy:
The Funny Bone has a full bar and a dinner menu that is available through your server when you are seated in the showroom!
Seating is done on a first come first seated basis. If you wish to sit with another party, please arrive and enter the showroom together.
Seating ends 30 minutes after the show begins and entry for late arrivals is not guaranteed.
Most of our tables seat 4 people. You may be seated with a separate party of guests at the same table.
All sales are final. No refunds or exchanges. Sales tax and service fees are included in the ticket price.
This event is 21+ and all guests will need valid ID to enter.

Happens on the following Dates:
Apr 17, 2026, 7:00pm to 8:30pm
Apr 17, 2026, 10:00pm to 11:30pm
Apr 18, 2026, 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Apr 18, 2026, 9:30pm to 11:00pm

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Clean Valley Council Announces Information for the Roanoke Earth Day Celebration 2026
Roanoke, VA — Following a successful and well-attended 2025 event, Clean Valley Council will present Roanoke’s Earth Day Celebration on Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in Grandin Village, bringing the community together once again to celebrate the planet through education, connection, and local action.
The 2026 theme, “Choose the Planet Over Plastic,” builds on the momentum of last year’s celebration and shines a spotlight on the everyday choices that reduce plastic waste and help protect local waterways, wildlife, and ecosystems.
Held annually in the heart of Grandin Village, the Roanoke Earth Day Celebration has become a beloved community tradition. In 2025, thousands of attendees gathered for a full day of live music, hands-on activities, environmental education, and engagement with local businesses and nonprofit organizations focused on sustainability and stewardship.
Last year’s theme, “Our Power, Our Planet,” emphasized collective responsibility and renewable energy, reinforcing the idea that positive environmental change begins at the local level. Organizers say the 2026 event continues that mission by encouraging residents to take practical steps toward a cleaner, healthier future.
“The Roanoke Earth Day Celebration is about empowering people to make choices for our Earth that matter,” said Courtney Plaster, Executive Director of Clean Valley Council. “Education about our environmental impact is key. When we reduce waste, promote sustainable practicies, and protect our local environment, those choices ripple outward and make a real difference. ”
The 2026 celebration will feature:
• 🌱 Local vendors and eco-conscious businesses
• ♻️ Environmental education and interactive exhibits
• 🎶 Live music and family-friendly activities
• 💚 Opportunities to connect with organizations working to protect the region’s natural resources
Vendor applications for the 2026 Roanoke Earth Day Celebration will be opening soon. Local businesses, nonprofits, artisans, and organizations aligned with sustainability and environmental education are encouraged to watch for the upcoming call for vendors.
Additional programming announcements and vendor information will be released in the coming weeks.
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Event Details
Roanoke Earth Day Celebration 2026
Presented by Clean Valley Council
📅 Saturday, April 18, 2026
⏰ 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
📍 Grandin Village, Roanoke, Virginia
🎯 Theme: Choose the Planet Over Plastic
For updates and event information, visit www.cleanvalley.org
and follow Roanoke Earth Day Celebration on social media.