27 places to go and things to do.
ARTS & EXHIBITIONS
Mar. 17
Leadership Lecture: George Washington and Entrepreneurial Leadership; (presented virtually by George Washington’s Mount Vernon); 703-780-2000, MountVernon.org
Apr. 10
Stash Blast Fabric Sale; The Virginia Quilt Museum, Harrisonburg; 540-433-3818, VaQuiltMuseum.org
MUSIC
Mar. 26
Together on Stage presents Just Us (live virtual concert); Suffolk Center for the Cultural Arts, Suffolk; 757-923-0003, SuffolkCenter.org
Apr. 9
Paper Aliens (live virtual concerts); Suffolk Center for the Cultural Arts, Suffolk; 757-923-0003, SuffolkCenter.org
FOOD & DRINK
Mar. 21
5th Annual Campsite Cook-Off OktoberfestDCR.Virginia.gov
Mar. 30-Apr. 8
Canstruction Food DriveFredFood.org
Apr. 4
Easter Brunch & Easter Egg HuntCoopersLandingInn.net
May 9
Mother’s Day Tea in the GardenBeagleRidge.org
THEATER, DANCE, & PERFORMANCE
Apr. 19
SigWorks: Monday Night Play Readings – Light (presented virtually by Signature Theatre); Arlington; 703-820-9771, SigTheatre.org
FESTIVALS
Mar. 20
Mill Mountain Zoo’s Spring FlingMMZoo.org
Apr. 11
3rd Annual Fierce Film FestivalMMZoo.org
Apr. 17
Mill Mountain Zoo’s Party for the PlanetMMZoo.org
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Apr. 23 – May 2
Shenandoah Apple Blossom FestivalTheBloom.com
May 1
52nd Annual Chincoteague Seafood FestivalChincoteagueChamber.com
May 8
RV(irtual)A Booklovers’ Festival (presented virtually); 804-644-3090, RVABookloversFestival.com
SPORTS
Mar. 17
Daylight Savings Celebratory Trail Run & Mountain Bike RideNortonVa.gov
Apr. 3
Visit Martinsville Half Marathon & 5K (virtual or beginning at the Martinsville YMCA); 276-632-1772, MilesInMartinsville.com
Apr. 11
SledgeHammer XC Mountain Bike RaceCyclingVa.com
Apr. 17
Quantico Crucible 5KMarineMarathon.com
Apr. 24
Brownsburg Community Association’s Run of the Mill 5K
Smith Mountain Lake TriathlonKineticMultisports.com Poplar Forest Opening DayPoplarForest.org Lynchburg Garden DayPoplarForest.org Lavender AcademyBeagleRidge.org Living History DayRedHill.org National Herb Day CelebrationBeagleRidge.org May 7 The Palace Garden Party
This article originally appeared in the April 2021 issue. All events were accurate at publication but may change without notice. Please check with organizers before traveling.May 1
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