Community Calendar

CareLab’s upcoming 6-Day summer studio [UVA June 22-27] empowers high school and college students to unlock AI and transform ideas into impact while help design the future of the Downtown Mall! In partnership with UVA's Contemplative Sciences Center, our experiential learning studio empowers students as future changemakers learning alongside civic leaders, business professionals, and entrepreneurs while tackling real community challenges. Students develop leadership, confidence, purpose and AI skills (no AI experience necessary). Limited partial and fully sponsored seats available.

Join us on Saturday, June 27, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., as we welcome the Piedmont Master Gardeners for the FREE program on the history and magic of culinary and medicinal herbs. Growing an herb garden provides easy access to herbs that can be eaten fresh or stored for later use. We will explore the current culinary use of herbs, as well as their historic use in medicine and cooking in Virginia. Participants will gain skills for planning and planting an herb garden in ground or in a container and learn how to harvest and dry. Participants will take home herbs to dry and make into a tea or spice mix.

Space is limited. Registration closes at 5 p.m. May 15 or when the class is full. Please register below to reserve your place in the class.

Join us on Saturday, June 27, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., as we welcome the Piedmont Master Gardeners for the FREE program on the history and magic of culinary and medicinal herbs. Growing an herb garden provides easy access to herbs that can be eaten fresh or stored for later use. We will explore the current culinary use of herbs, as well as their historic use in medicine and cooking in Virginia. Participants will gain skills for planning and planting an herb garden in ground or in a container and learn how to harvest and dry. Participants will take home herbs to dry and make into a tea or spice mix.

Space is limited. Registration closes at 5 p.m. May 15 or when the class is full. Please register below to reserve your place in the class.

In honor of World Refugee Day, join us for a free community movie event at the Byrd Theatre!

Peace by Chocolate tells the sweet, true story of a Syrian refugee family navigating their new lives in North America.

Optional: Stay for a brief Q&A following the movie to learn more about the refugee experience.

Join the Blacksburg Community Band at Historic Smithfield! We'll be playing some great patriotic tunes to celebrate the Nation's semisesquicentennial!

What is that, you say? That's just a fancy way of saying the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence!

The event is free and open to the public, and we hope to see you there!

2026 NASCAR Local Racing Series powerd by O'Reilly Auto Parts: Va Modifieds, UCARS, Mini Stocks, 4cyl ANYCARS and Mini Cups with a pre race exotic car show THE DEAL: Adults $20 | KIDS 15 & UNDER FREE (Grandstands) sponsored by McGeorge's RV a Camping World company! but you don't have to wait until gates to enjoy practice all day from the climate controlled 118 Bar and Grill! NASCAR Regional Kids 15y and under free grandstand admission with paid adult thanks to Camping World

The Copper Moon Celebration is June 27 in Richmond — an unforgettable evening of African dance, Congolese fashion, live music, and amazing food. We’re honoring 66 years of Congolese independence AND raising funds for youth education in Cibombo, Democritic Republic of Congo.

James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim take everyone’s favorite storybook characters and bring them together for a timeless, yet relevant, piece… and a rare modern classic. The Tony Award-winning book and score are both enchanting and touching.
The story follows a Baker and his wife, who wish to have a child; Cinderella, who wishes to attend the King’s Festival; and Jack, who wishes his cow would give milk. When the Baker and his wife learn that they cannot have a child because of a Witch’s curse, the two set off on a journey to break the curse. Everyone’s wish is granted, but the consequences of their actions return to haunt them later with disastrous results.

One of Sondheim’s most popular works, Into the Woods is a musically sophisticated show with the opportunity to feature actors adept at dark comedy. Designers will especially enjoy highlighting the fantastical elements of this magical word.

The Night Shift consists of Aaron Geller, a chemistry teacher by day and guitarist by night, and Lilly Potts, an ER nurse by night and a singer by… other nights. They perform their own arrangements of songs from an eclectic range of styles including classic rock, blues, jazz, and folk music.

In June 2026, to honor America’s 250th anniversary, the Virginia Museum of History & Culture will unveil VMHC IllumiNATION, a breathtaking video art projection that brings the American story to life. Set against the museum’s historic facade, this immersive experience will blend artistic light, historic imagery, and music to transport viewers on a powerful journey through time and place.

This FREE community event will invite every viewer to see themselves within the fabric of American history—deepening understanding, sparking reflection, and inspiring a lasting appreciation for our shared past. A festive block-party atmosphere will enhance the four-night run of shows. As we commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, the entire VMHC campus will come alive with popular local bands, art displays, cultural demonstrations, community group exhibitors, and crafts and games for the whole family.

All schedules are subject to change.

Happens on the following Dates:
Jun 25, 2026, 6:00pm to 9:30pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Jun 26, 2026, 6:00pm to 9:30pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Jun 27, 2026, 6:00pm to 9:30pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Jun 28, 2026, 6:00pm to 9:30pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)