Events Around Virginia

To coincide with ARTfactory’s annual Factory of Fear event and fundraiser, the Caton Merchant Gallery presents a group art exhibition titled “Factory of Fear” on display Oct. 10-Oct. 31.

During World War II, a team of historians, museum professionals, scholars, architects, and archivists came together to protect European cultural sites from war damage. Known as the Monuments, Fine Arts, and Archives section, the team spread out throughout Europe and the Pacific to ensure that sites of cultural significance would be preserved and protected for […]

Head to The Georges in Lexington on Wednesday, October 16 for an afternoon with Anne Blackwell Thompson of Blackwell Botanicals. This renowned Richmond-based artist creates stunning works from botanicals she harvests—from seaweed out of the South Carolina surf to wildflowers from the meadows of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Anne’s pressed flowers and foliage, all one-of-a-kind, […]

Global sensation Bonnie Garmus takes the stage to discuss her witty and extraordinary novel, Lessons in Chemistry about chemist, mother, and beloved cooking star Elizabeth Zott, who ignites a revolution one meal at a time. Named a Best Book of the Year by The New York Times, Washington Post, NPR, and more, Lessons in Chemistry […]

To coincide with ARTfactory’s annual Factory of Fear event and fundraiser, the Caton Merchant Gallery presents a group art exhibition titled “Factory of Fear” on display Oct. 10-Oct. 31.

“The Cutting-Off Way: Indigenous Warfare in Eastern North America, 1500-1800,” by Wayne E. Lee Incorporating archeology, anthropology, cartography, and Indigenous studies into military history, Wayne Lee shows that fighting forces bring their own cultural traditions, values, and limitations onto the battlefield. He looks at a “cutting-off way of war” to show that Native Americans often […]

The Richmond Tattoo & Arts Convention celebrates 36 years in American tattoo history this October! The event has been a gathering place for industry founders, tattoo enthusiasts, artists, collectors, and fans since 1988. Today, it welcomes 150 in…

An event for all those outdoorsy, adventurous Virginians, Roanoke’s destination sports fest offers hiking, fishing, camping, climbing, kayaking, and more. Learn a new survival skill like knot tying, catch a concert, or watch mega athletes defy physics in far-out sports like highline slacklining.

Both humorous and poignant, the six-time Tony Award-winning show became a quick Broadway sensation in 2016, spotlighting the emotional intensity and awkwardness of growing up and fitting in. Broadway in Tysons recommends the musical for audiences 12 and up.

TOUS les JOURS is kicking off a two-week fall celebration that is available exclusively at its East Coast locations. Guests are invited to welcome the cozy fall season with a heartwarming array of special offers as well as indulge in freshly baked goods and enjoy exclusive giveaways!    Starting October 18, customers within the East […]

Sinkland Farms 33rd Annual Pumpkin Festival
Enjoy 6 weekends (Fri-Sun) Sept 27 – Nov 3, jam-packed with activities, live music, food trucks, arts & crafts vendors, and fun for the whole family. Hayrides to the pumpkin patch, make your way through a mind boggling 5-acre corn maze, and visit with Sinkland’s farm animals.

To coincide with ARTfactory’s annual Factory of Fear event and fundraiser, the Caton Merchant Gallery presents a group art exhibition titled “Factory of Fear” on display Oct. 10-Oct. 31.

Bestselling author Silvia Moreno-Garcia closes the festival with her novel The Seventh Veil of Salome, an historical epic about the drama on and off the screen for a 1950s Hollywood actress who wins the role of a lifetime. Kirkus Reviews calls her writing “Intelligent, exciting, and written absolutely beautifully… Moreno-Garcia proves, once again, that she […]

The New York Times calls it “the best musical of this century.” The Washington Post says, “It is the kind of evening that restores your faith in musicals.” And Entertainment Weekly says, “Grade A: the funniest musical of all time.” Jimmy Fallon of The Tonight Show calls it “Genius. Brilliant. Phenomenal.” It’s THE BOOK OF […]

Elaborate architectural feats, high-tech robots, oversized intricate murals, and more come together under the roof of the Augusta Expo—in LEGO form. One of the most expansive, diverse, and talked-about exhibitions of LEGO-building talent in the world, it impresses guests brick by plastic, colorful brick.

Norfolk’s historic Ghent neighborhood will feature jewelry, paintings, and other art works by over 100 artists alongside delicious food and live music. Admission is free.

TOUS les JOURS is kicking off a two-week fall celebration that is available exclusively at its East Coast locations. Guests are invited to welcome the cozy fall season with a heartwarming array of special offers as well as indulge in freshly baked goods and enjoy exclusive giveaways!    Starting October 18, customers within the East […]

Give some TLC to Del Ray Artisans’ gardens! Join the Gardens Committee to spruce up the landscaping around the gallery.

Bring gloves, knee pads (if desired), and laughter. Even if you don’t know what a weed is, we can teach you. Volunteer for 1 hour or the whole 2.5 hours. If you have any questions, please email Kurt at [email protected].

MEMBERS: This task counts towards your annual membership volunteer hours (record your hours).

NON-MEMBERS: You are welcome to come help and learn too.

Saturday, October 19th is International Archaeology Day, and the Frontier Culture Museum is offering archaeological activities all day!

The Frontier Culture Museum is celebrating International Archaeology Day with a day of activities including trying your own hand at excavating, learning about artifacts and walking their Old World loop.