Community Calendar

Get ready for a high-energy evening with GRAMMY Award-winning guitarist and vocalist Trey Hensley and his band. Celebrated for his jaw-dropping musicianship and soulful voice, Hensley blends bluegrass, country, blues, and rock with effortless virtuosity and heartfelt authenticity. A 2025 GRAMMY winner for Best Traditional Blues Album and a widely acclaimed “guitar-slinging” standout, he brings both technical brilliance and rich musical storytelling to the stage.

🎄 Christmas is just too good to celebrate only once a year! ☀️

Join us for our festive Christmas in July Artisan Market at Hardywood West Creek and enjoy a day filled with shopping, community, and summer holiday cheer!

Discover dozens of talented local artists, makers, and small businesses offering unique handmade gifts, home décor, artwork, jewelry, apparel, candles, and so much more. Whether you're getting a head start on holiday shopping or simply looking for a fun summer outing, you'll find plenty of one-of-a-kind treasures while supporting local RVA businesses.

Bring the family, meet up with friends, grab a drink from Hardywood, and enjoy a relaxed day browsing local vendors in a festive atmosphere that combines the magic of Christmas with the fun of summer.

🎁 Shop Local & Support Small Businesses
🎄 Unique Handmade Gifts & Décor
🍺 Craft Beer & Refreshments
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-Friendly Fun
🐶 Dog Friendly
☀️ Outdoor & Tented Event

Throw on your favorite Christmas shirt, embrace the holiday spirit, and celebrate Christmas in July with us at Hardywood West Creek!

VENDORS APPLY ON OUR WEBSITE: www.artisanmakers.org

Follow us @artisanmakersva

In a Wintergreen first, three conductors will grace the stage for the MountainTop Masterworks Season Finale. Nicoletta Moss will conduct world premiere celebratory work by Wintergreen Music Composer in Residence Jorge Sosa. Celebrated pianist, conductor, and artistic leader Awadagin Pratt will lead Beethoven’s third piano concerto from his seat on the piano bench! Finally, Artistic Director Erin Freeman will take the podium for Rachmaninoff’s exhilarating, feisty, and lush Symphonic Dances. All with our incredible wine selection, our joyful and vibrant community, our top notch artists, and our signature Blue Ridge view.

Please note: This concert includes a pre-concert talk (beginning at 2:00 pm) with guest conductors to add color and perspective to your concert experience.

Forte Chamber Music Presents
Cellist Julian Schwarz and pianist Marika Bournaki, both Juilliard trained and internationally acclaimed, bring passion and brilliance to every performance. Julian, a prize-winning soloist and chamber musician, made his concerto debut at age 11 with the Seattle Symphony under the baton of his father, Gerard Schwarz. Marika, dubbed “the Celine Dion of classical” by The Huffington Post, made her professional debut at 9 and is the subject of the acclaimed documentary "I Am Not a Rock Star."

Wimberly Recital Hall, Randolph College

Tickets: Adults $40 | Students FREE

Tickets available at www.lynchburgtickets.com/schwarz-bournaki, or at the door.

For more information: fortechambermusic@gmail.com or 434.515.1837

Join VMHC Educators on Tuesdays this summer to play a variety of games from history and around the world! As a special nod to the exhibition, We The People: The World in Our Commonwealth, this summer will feature games like yut nori, al rein, stick horse races, kanche, and more! This event is fun for all ages, but recommended for elementary – middle school. FAQs: Do I need to come right at 10:00? - No! This is a walk up, drop in program from 10:00-12:00. Do I need to buy a ticket? - No! This is a free event outside the museum. What about weather cancellations? - We will make the call whether to cancel for weather each morning. Follow our social channels @virginiahistory and @vmhceducation for updates.

Step into Sacred Queerness: Nature, Spirituality, and the Queer Experience in the main gallery — a powerful exhibition benefiting Virginia Pride through sales from this show. Also on view: solo exhibitions by T. Parker, Justin White, Heather McCoy, and Mandy Powell, the Community Bridge Project featuring Zahra Chowdhury, and a brand-new All Media Show highlighting local talent. Also see 80+ working artist studios.

Visit us Tuesdays through Sundays 11am- 5pm. Admission is free and open to the public. Convenient and free parking is available. Exhibits will remain on view through August 22nd, 2026 (unless otherwise noted). The Bridge Project Exhibit will continue through August 31st. Sacred Queerness: Nature, Spirituality, and the Queer Experience continues through September 19th, 2026.

This local mystery has haunted family and friends for decades. James will be talking with Andi about his research into the disappearance of Amy Bradley at the store. About the Book: In March 1998, the Bradley family—Ron, Iva, and their children, Amy and Brad—boarded the Rhapsody of the Seas for a week-long Caribbean cruise. The trip was a chance to celebrate Ron’s success at work and Amy’s college graduation. In the early hours of March 24, Amy Bradley—a pretty, athletic 23-year-old—returned to the family’s stateroom with Brad after dancing at the ship’s nightclub. Amy grabbed a blanket and went out to sleep on the balcony. A few hours later, her father awoke to find her gone. What happened to her remains a mystery. Now, acclaimed investigative journalist James Renner provides the first definitive account of Amy’s disappearance, enriched with his own personal narrative that explores themes of identity, loss, and the deeply human need to find meaning in tragedy. With empathy and a keen eye, Renner interviews witnesses who speak on record for the first time, offering fascinating new theories, and explores a little-known side of Amy’s life that may explain everything about her fate. About the Author: James Renner is an investigative journalist, podcaster, and critically acclaimed author of both nonfiction and fiction books, including True Crime Addict and The Man from Primrose Lane. Previously the host of Lake Erie’s Coldest Cases on ID Discovery, he currently hosts the podcasts “The Philosophy of Crime” and “True Crime This Week.” He is the Founder and Director of The Porchlight Project, a nonprofit that provides genetic genealogy for cold cases in Ohio. He lives in Akron with his wife and children and can be found online at open_in_newJamesrenner.com. About the Moderator: Andi escaped the corporate world and found her dream job of managing an indie bookstore in 2018. She's born and raised in RVA and reads just about anything, with particular favorites being Twisteries, YA, horror, and most any contemporary fiction. When she's not reading she can be found playing pinball and relaxing with her husband, her cats, and a nice cold local beer in her speakeasy home. Withfriends believes in building financial resilience for indie bookstores through community support.

Come learn the sport of rugby while getting fit and making great friends. All are welcome. No experience necessary.

Step into Sacred Queerness: Nature, Spirituality, and the Queer Experience in the main gallery — a powerful exhibition benefiting Virginia Pride through sales from this show. Also on view: solo exhibitions by T. Parker, Justin White, Heather McCoy, and Mandy Powell, the Community Bridge Project featuring Zahra Chowdhury, and a brand-new All Media Show highlighting local talent. Also see 80+ working artist studios.

Visit us Tuesdays through Sundays 11am- 5pm. Admission is free and open to the public. Convenient and free parking is available. Exhibits will remain on view through August 22nd, 2026 (unless otherwise noted). The Bridge Project Exhibit will continue through August 31st. Sacred Queerness: Nature, Spirituality, and the Queer Experience continues through September 19th, 2026.

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)