Events Around Virginia

Opera in Williamsburg presents: Donizetti’s Lucia di Lammermoor. live fully-staged opera with world-class singers and with orchestra. A tragic love story in the Scottish highlands. Conductor: Jorge Parodi. See details at https://www.operainwillia…

This Emporia-Greensville Chamber event features a daily carnival and weekend festivities including fireworks, live music, a car show, petting zoo, parade and exhibits.

Local artists have joined with Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine students, faculty, and staff to present their visions of creativity with discarded art by altering existing pieces to tell new stories.

VMFA welcomes sitar maestro Ustad Shahid Parvez Khan to the Marble Hall for an evening of classical Indian music. Shahid Parvez’s visit coincides with the exhibition Ragamalas: Picturing Music & Emotion, which fills two of VMFA’s South Asian Art galleries with paintings and music. The paintings come from ragamalas, sets of pictures that depict musical structures called […]

Vendors from across the United States bring a variety of merchandise. Their items include• 14K and sterling silver, classic, estate, fashion and handmade jewelry• Loose stones, beads and findings, pearls,• Museum-quality fossils, mineral specimen…

Every Friday, 4:00 – 8:00 PM September 13 – November 22 Kick off your weekend with the perfect pairing at our Wine & Brine series! Every Friday, indulge in the freshest oysters, finest wines, and live music at our Outdoor Pavilion. Dive into a selection of succulent oysters provided by Big Island Aquaculture, expertly paired […]

Crossroads Art Center
2016 Staples Mill Rd. Richmond, VA 23230 Call (804) 278 – 8950
www.crossroadsartcenter.com [email protected]

September Open House & Artist Reception:
Friday, September 20, 2024, 5pm – 8pm

Join us at Crossroads Art Center for an enchanting opening on Friday, September 20, 2024, 5pm – 8pm as we unveil our September 2024 Open House + Artist Reception. This event is free, offering a splendid opportunity to explore our latest exhibitions and potentially discover your next favorite artist.
The exhibitions will include Not Just a Painting Class a display of work by Robin Caspari and her students, Capturing the Light with Spontaneity and Vibrancy by Tsvetelina Sowers, and our ever-popular juried all-media show. Online, we will feature our gallery member exhibition themed “The Feel of Fall.”
….but is it art? Gallery Reunion — Reconnect with the original Artists Crew from the beloved …but is it Art? Gallery, which graced Carytown in the 90s! This group of friends, who worked together to organize a crafts cooperative, invites you to celebrate their past creations and the exciting new works they continue to create.
Join in the festivities and savor delectable drinks, scrumptious food, and entrancing music.
Featured Exhibition Dates: Friday September 20, 2024 – Sunday, November 3, 2024
Featured Exhibition Open House and Artists Reception Date: Friday, September 20, 2024 5pm – 8pm

Witness the timeless exploration of American alternatives in True West, where the lines between success and chaos blur, and roles intertwine in an unforgettable narrative.

That “Sweet Transvestite” and his motley crew are doing the “Time Warp,”  complete with sass from the audience, cascading toilet paper and an array of other audience participation props, this deliberately kitschy rock ‘n’ roll sci-fi gothic musical is more fun than ever.

What really stands out about this amazing tribute to Aerosmith, is that it sounds so authentic and has such a powerful energy onstage.

It’s no wonder though, when you dig a little deeper into this brotherhood of musicians. All of these guys, (…

Two days of summery folk and breezy rock tunes hit Richmond as the sweltering heat fades into fall. Down-to-earth Ohio trio Caamp, known for their fireside-esque rhythms, and indie rock band Mt. Joy, hot off the heels of their third album release, headline.  

Celebrate faith & art at the Sacred Arts Festival! Icon demos, candle making, bake sale, & special guests. Sept 21, 9am-5pm, Free.

Plant lovers come running to the Virginia Living Museum’s Native Plant Sale which includes 134 types of plants.

Come to the 3rd annual HalloWEIRD outdoor art market on Saturday, September 21, 2024 from 10am–4pm to browse Halloween-inspired creations that are spooky, creepy, crawly, and goth. Maybe you like the upbeat, fun side of the season, like costumes, hot cider, hay rides, autumn colors. You can see art celebrating that too!

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024 – Old Town Manassas Art Show & Craft Fall Fair @ Manassas Museum

*Artistry Unleashed at Old Town Manassas Art Show & Craft Fair! ️ *
Save the date for a day of creative exploration at the Manassas Museum in Manassas, VA…

Alexandria has grown from a small town in the 18th century to a bustling small city in the 21st century. Join us for a tour of Alexandria as we explore looking at the various Architecture styles that adorn the city streets and make it one of the best places to live and work.  Reservations are […]

Sinkland Farms 2nd Annual Wine Festival is Saturday and Sunday, September 21-22 from 11am-5pm, with wine tastings from Virginia wineries and the local distillery J.H. Bards. Sinkland Farms Wine Festival will be the weekend before the Pumpkin Festival, including our 5-acre corn maze, live music, food trucks, farm animals, kids zone activities including a giant jump pad, ropes course, spider climber, and more.

Come shop handmade art, eat and drink from local food and beverage trucks, and make art of your very own at the Hermitage Museum & Gardens. All ages are welcome at this free event.

Join Tephra ICA for the Opening Reception of Ebony G. Patterson’s …three kings weep… on Saturday, September 21st from 5-7pm.

Join our yoga instructor for an hour long Yoga class on Carlyle’s Magnolia Terrace. Afterwards, enjoy a mocktail with yoga participants and staff.