Find your next great day out.

Theater & film

OCT16

7 PM

Warner Theatre-DC · Falls Church, VA

Theater & film

Andrew Yang

Warner Theatre-DC

Arts and craftsIndoors

Community & civic

OCT16

vbpl · Virginia Beach, VA

Community & civic

Bayside Seeing Beyond

vbpl

Connect and share with other blind and visually impaired persons. Open to all, this program is presented during our Seeing Beyond Low-Vision series. Segments of the program may describe the details of visual elements. Adults. Registration is not required.

Bring the grandkids

Music & concerts

OCT16

7 PM

Howard Theatre · Falls Church, VA

Music & concerts$34.24–$63.08

Benjamin Tod & Lost Dog Street Band

Howard Theatre

MusicIndoors

Music & concerts

OCT16

7 PM

The Norva · Virginia Beach, VA

Music & concerts

Bethel Music

The Norva

Music

Music & concerts

OCT16

7 PM

The Norva · Poquoson, VA

Music & concerts

Bethel Music

The Norva

Music

Music & concerts

OCT16

8 PM

Jefferson Theater · Forest, VA

Music & concerts

Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers: Indigo Park Tour

Jefferson Theater

This is a General Admission-Standing Room Only Event with Reserved Seating in the Balcony.

MusicOutdoorsIndoors

Music & concerts

OCT16

8 PM

Jefferson Theater · Waynesboro, VA

Music & concerts

Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers: Indigo Park Tour

Jefferson Theater

This is a General Admission-Standing Room Only Event with Reserved Seating in the Balcony.

MusicOutdoorsIndoors

Music & concerts

OCT16

7 PM

Chartway Arena at Ted Constant Convocation Center · Virginia Beach, VA

Music & concerts

Cece Winans

Chartway Arena at Ted Constant Convocation Center

Music

Music & concerts

OCT16

7 PM

Chartway Arena at Ted Constant Convocation Center · Poquoson, VA

Music & concerts

Cece Winans

Chartway Arena at Ted Constant Convocation Center

Music

Music & concerts

OCT16

7 PM

Tally Ho Theater · Falls Church, VA

Music & concerts$21.70–$45.91

Country Night with Delta Spur

Tally Ho Theater

MusicIndoors

Classes & arts

OCT16

vbpl · Virginia Beach, VA

Classes & arts

Crafternoons

vbpl

Bring your craft, your supplies and your passion! Meet other crafters and creators, share your ideas and get new ones! Adults. Registration is not required.

Arts and craftsIndoors

Community & civic

OCT16

cclva · Culpeper, VA

Community & civic

Culpeper Cross Stitch & Needlework Club

cclva

Club meeting for needlework creators

Bring the grandkids

Details at cclva

Lifelong learning

OCT16

vbpl · Virginia Beach, VA

Lifelong learningFree

English Language Learners Book Club

vbpl

Take your English skills to another level. Join us for an English language learners' book club where we read aloud together and discuss the book. We will discuss "The Witch of Blackbird Pond" by Elizabeth George Speare in October. In this fiction book, a young Englishwoman, Katherine “Kit” Tyler, sails from the island country of Barbados to a Connecticut colony in America in 1687 to start a new life. Adults. Registration begins September 18. After registering you may pick up a free copy of th...

Classes and talksFreeIndoors

Music & concerts

OCT16

7:30 PM

The Atlantis · Falls Church, VA

Music & concerts

feeble little horse - bitknot tour

The Atlantis

Tickets are non-transferable until 72 hours prior to the show time. Any tickets suspected of being purchased for the sole purpose of reselling can be cancelled at the discretion of The Atlantis / Ticketmaster, and buyers may be denied future ticket purchases for I.M.P. shows. Opening acts, door t...

Music

Music & concerts

OCT16

7:30 PM

Birchmere · Falls Church, VA

Music & concerts

Gerald Albright

Birchmere

Will Call may be picked up at the Box Office as early as 5pm the night of the show.

Music

Music & concerts

OCT16

6 PM

9:30 CLUB · Falls Church, VA

Music & concerts

LAUNDRY DAY Presents: The Larger Than LIFE Tour

9:30 CLUB

Tickets are non-transferable until 72 hours prior to the show time. Any tickets suspected of being purchased for the sole purpose of reselling can be cancelled at the discretion of 9:30 Club / Ticketmaster, and buyers may be denied future ticket purchases for I.M.P. shows. Opening acts, door time...

Music

Theater & film

OCT16

7 PM

Capital One Hall · Falls Church, VA

Theater & film

Michael Blaustein: The Taste Me Tour: The Final Leg

Capital One Hall

Everyone attending the show regardless of age requires a ticket Show time - 7:00pm Doors open at 6:00pm Entry requirements are subject to change. By purchasing tickets to this event you agree to abide by entry requirements in effect at the time of the event. Check the Capital One Hall FAQ page (h...

Arts and craftsIndoors

Markets

OCT16

waynesboro · Waynesboro, VA

MarketsFree

Mobile Farmers Market

waynesboro

Shop a variety of fresh, local, and affordable food at the GROW Mobile Farmers Market! The market features seasonal produce from local farms and will be held in the library’s lower parking lot. For more information on the Mobile Market and Project GROWS, please visit: https://www.projectgrows.org/ This program is sponsored by Friends of the Waynesboro Public Library. Events sponsored by the Waynesboro Public Library are open to all and offered at no charge. The Library welcomes people of all...

Food and wineFreeOutdoorsIndoors

Details at virginiasymphony.org

Music & concerts

OCT16

7:30 p.m.

Attucks Theatre · Virginia Beach, VA

Music & concerts

Mozart’s Gran Partita

Attucks Theatre

VSO Up Close Single tickets for this concert will go on sale to the general public on August 3, 2026. Naima Burrs, conductor Featuring: Minha Kim, flute Rachel Ordaz, piccolo [...]

MusicIndoors

Community & civic

OCT16

kwcls · West Point, VA

Community & civic

Nintendo Switch 2 Time

kwcls

Come and try out the library's new Nintendo Switch 2!

IndoorsBring the grandkids

Theater & film

OCT16

7 PM

The National · Petersburg, VA

Theater & film

Nurse Blake (18 and Over)

The National

Arts and craftsIndoors

Theater & film

OCT16

7 PM

The National · Hopewell, VA

Theater & film

Nurse Blake (18 and Over)

The National

Arts and craftsIndoors

Theater & film

OCT16

7 PM

The National · Powhatan, VA

Theater & film

Nurse Blake (18 and Over)

The National

Arts and craftsIndoors

Music & concerts

OCT16

8 PM

Elevation 27 · Virginia Beach, VA

Music & concerts

Private Eyes: The Hall & Oates Tribute

Elevation 27

Please Note: If the Elevation 27 parking lot is full, please park in Walmart. All other lots subject to tow. General Admission Tickets are standing room only. Elevated Seating Tickets are first come first seated. Reserved Seating Tickets at Tables and Booths include admission to the show. You may...

MusicOutdoors

Music & concerts

OCT16

8 PM

Elevation 27 · Poquoson, VA

Music & concerts

Private Eyes: The Hall & Oates Tribute

Elevation 27

MusicOutdoors

Community & civic

OCT16

bedford · Bedford, VA

Community & civic

Rock-A-Bye Reader

bedford

Bring the grandkids

Music & concerts

OCT16

8 PM

Capital One Arena · Falls Church, VA

Music & concerts

Rod Wave: Don't Look Down Tour

Capital One Arena

Music

Music & concerts

OCT16

7:30 PM

Academy Center of the Arts · Bedford, VA

Music & concerts

Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox

Academy Center of the Arts

Music

Music & concerts

OCT16

7:30 PM

Academy Center of the Arts · Lynchburg, VA

Music & concerts

Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox

Academy Center of the Arts

Music

Community & civic

OCT16

samuelslibrary · Front Royal, VA

Community & civic

Sewing Sisters

samuelslibrary

Sewing Sisters

Bring the grandkids

Music & concerts

OCT16

8 PM

Lincoln Theatre · Falls Church, VA

Music & concerts

Sienna Spiro: My House Tour

Lincoln Theatre

No Resale Over Face Value Sienna Spiro is using Ticketmaster's Face Value Exchange to help fans get tickets at the original price. Tickets will be non-transferable and can only be resold on Ticketmaster at face value. States Blocking Artist Resale Terms New York, Illinois, Colorado, Virginia, Uta...

MusicIndoors

Music & concerts

OCT16

7:30 PM

The Anthem · Falls Church, VA

Music & concerts

SOFI TUKKER Presents: ANIMAL TALK

The Anthem

Super Excellent Seats are non-transferrable and day-of-show pick up only. No Alternate Pickup is available for Super Excellent Seats. Prior to doors, Super Excellent Seats can be picked up at the box office. After doors, Super Excellent Seats can be picked up at the entrance located at 900 Maine...

Music

Dance & fitness

OCT16

bedford · Bedford, VA

Dance & fitness

Tai Chi at the Library

bedford

Registration is not required unless you wish to receive an email event reminder.

Dance and fitnessIndoors

Community & civic

OCT16

samuelslibrary · Front Royal, VA

Community & civic

Tutoring with Lydia Perri

samuelslibrary

Private Tutoring

Bring the grandkids

Music & concerts

OCT16

7:30 PM

Attucks Theatre · Poquoson, VA

Music & concerts

Virginia Symphony: Mozart's Gran Partita

Attucks Theatre

The VSO wind section takes center stage to perform Mozart's remarkable 'Gran Partita'. Nicknames the 'Big Wind Symphony', this playful, dramatic, and expansive serenade features an ensemble of 13 instruments and will be familiar to fans of the film Amadeus as the music that first reveals Mozart's...

MusicIndoors

Music & concerts

OCT16

7:30 PM

Attucks Theatre · Virginia Beach, VA

Music & concerts

Virginia Symphony: Mozart's Gran Partita

Attucks Theatre

MusicIndoors

Outdoors & nature

OCT16

waynesboro · Waynesboro, VA

Outdoors & nature

Walking with Wild Foods

waynesboro

--------------------------------------------------------------- About: Spend a late afternoon full of foraging fun with Gabrielle Cerberville, aka Chaotic Forager! This beginner-friendly, hands-on walk will begin at the library and continue along the beautiful Waynesboro Greenway. Expect an informative, entertaining, and exciting blend of plant and fungi identification education, ethical harvesting practices, ethnobotanical history, and tips for how to use nature’s bounty in your kitchen. We’...

Hiking and natureOutdoorsIndoors

Music & concerts

OCT16

7:30 PM

The Southern Café & Music Hall · Waynesboro, VA

Music & concerts

Weedeater

The Southern Café & Music Hall

This is a General Admission standing room only event.

Music

Music & concerts

OCT16

7:30 PM

The Southern Café & Music Hall · Forest, VA

Music & concerts

Weedeater

The Southern Café & Music Hall

This is a General Admission standing room only event.

Music

Music & concerts

OCT17

5:30 PM

9:30 CLUB · Falls Church, VA

Music & concerts

An evening with Andrew McMahon and his piano

9:30 CLUB

$1 per ticket goes towards The Dear Jack Foundation, which provides impactful programming that directly benefits adolescents and young adults diagnosed with cancer in order to improve their quality of life and create positive health outcomes from treatment to survivorship for patients and their f...

Music

Music & concerts

OCT17

7 PM

Tally Ho Theater · Falls Church, VA

Music & concerts$21.70–$57.24

Be Kind & Rewind: Ultimate 90s Experience

Tally Ho Theater

MusicIndoors

Music & concerts

OCT17

8 PM

Jefferson Theater · Waynesboro, VA

Music & concerts

Benjamin Tod & Lost Dog Street Band

Jefferson Theater

This is a General Admission standing room only event. Balcony seating is first-come, first-serve when available. This Show is for All Ages.

MusicIndoorsBring the grandkids

Music & concerts

OCT17

8 PM

Jefferson Theater · Forest, VA

Music & concerts

Benjamin Tod & Lost Dog Street Band

Jefferson Theater

This is a General Admission standing room only event. Balcony seating is first-come, first-serve when available. This Show is for All Ages.

MusicIndoorsBring the grandkids

Classes & arts

OCT17

cclva · Culpeper, VA

Classes & arts

Culpeper Quilter's Guild Workshop

cclva

Culpeper Quilter's Guild workshop sewing event.

Classes and talksIndoors

Details at cclva

Music & concerts

OCT17

9 PM

Ember Music Hall · Powhatan, VA

Music & concerts

Desert Dwellers (18+ Event)

Ember Music Hall

Music

Music & concerts

OCT17

9 PM

Ember Music Hall · Petersburg, VA

Music & concerts

Desert Dwellers (18+ Event)

Ember Music Hall

Music

Music & concerts

OCT17

9 PM

Ember Music Hall · Hopewell, VA

Music & concerts

Desert Dwellers (18+ Event)

Ember Music Hall

Music

Community & civic

OCT17

samuelslibrary · Front Royal, VA

Community & civic

Domincan Laity

samuelslibrary

Novice Formation

Bring the grandkids

Theater & film

OCT17

8 PM

The Theater at MGM National Harbor · Falls Church, VA

Theater & film

Eddie Griffin

The Theater at MGM National Harbor

Welcome to The Theater at MGM National Harbor. Limited onsite parking is available for a fee and The Theater is located adjacent to the Conservatory. Suite amenities are ONLY available to guests who book the entire suite (minimum of 13 guests) directly through an MGM National Harbor suites repres...

Arts and craftsIndoors

Music & concerts

OCT17

7:30 PM

Elevation 27 · Virginia Beach, VA

Music & concerts

Emoween: A Still Not Okay Tour

Elevation 27

Emoween, A Still Not Okay Tour Halloween Celebration featuring Forever This Way: A Tribute to My Chemical Romance, Fake Happy: A Tribute to Paramore, The Dirty Little Rejects: A Tribute to The All American Rejects

MusicHoliday

Music & concerts

OCT17

7:30 PM

Elevation 27 · Poquoson, VA

Music & concerts

Emoween: A Still Not Okay Tour

Elevation 27

MusicHoliday

Music & concerts

OCT17

6:45 PM

Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater at Virginia Beach · Virginia Beach, VA

Music & concerts

Five Finger Death Punch

Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater at Virginia Beach

General Parking is included in the final price

MusicOutdoors

Music & concerts

OCT17

6:45 PM

Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater at Virginia Beach · Poquoson, VA

Music & concerts

Five Finger Death Punch

Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater at Virginia Beach

General Parking is included in the final price

MusicOutdoors

Music & concerts

OCT17

7 PM

Altria Theater · Powhatan, VA

Music & concerts

For King & Country

Altria Theater

MusicIndoors

Music & concerts

OCT17

7 PM

Altria Theater · Petersburg, VA

Music & concerts

For King & Country

Altria Theater

MusicIndoors

Music & concerts

OCT17

7 PM

Altria Theater · Hopewell, VA

Music & concerts

For King & Country

Altria Theater

MusicIndoors

Theater & film

OCT17

8 PM

John Paul Jones Arena · Waynesboro, VA

Theater & film

Gabriel Iglesias: The 1976 Tour

John Paul Jones Arena

Please Note: John Paul Jones Arena has a clear bag policy. Bags must be clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and cannot exceed 12" x 6" x 12" or clear one-gallon plastic freezer bags (Ziploc bag or similar) are also permitted. Small clutch bags/wallets no larger than 4.5" x 6.5" (with or without a handle...

Arts and craftsIndoors

Theater & film

OCT17

8 PM

John Paul Jones Arena · Forest, VA

Theater & film

Gabriel Iglesias: The 1976 Tour

John Paul Jones Arena

Arts and craftsIndoors

Dance & fitness

OCT17

3 PM

Pennsylvania Avenue · Falls Church, VA

Dance & fitness

GLOW Block Party: The Chainsmokers

Pennsylvania Avenue

The GLOW Block Party returns to Pennsylvania Ave on Saturday, October 17th for another massive outdoor dance party, headlined by Grammy-winning duo The Chainsmokers in their first large-scale DC performance in seven years. They?ll be joined by house music heavyweight MK, rising producer Lavern, D...

Dance and fitnessOutdoors

Classes & arts

OCT17

vbpl · Virginia Beach, VA

Classes & arts

Great Neck Library 50th Anniversary Celebration

vbpl

Celebrate Great Neck Library's 50th anniversary! All ages welcome. Join us for a day of community fun as we celebrate with: - Outdoor fun with bubbles, sidewalk chalk, and lawn games - Make & take crafts and giant coloring sheets - History and photo displays - Face painting @ 10:00am to noon - Storytimes @10:30am and 1:00pm - VB City Fire Dept. Touch a Truck (TBD) - And cake at noon! No registration required. Hope to see you there!

Arts and craftsOutdoorsIndoorsBring the grandkids

Music & concerts

OCT17

7 PM

Union Stage · Falls Church, VA

Music & concerts

Julia Cole

Union Stage

Music

Theater & film

OCT17

7 PM

Warner Theatre · Falls Church, VA

Theater & film

KATHY GRIFFIN: New Face, New Tour

Warner Theatre

DOORS open at 6:00 PM. SHOW starts at 7:00 PM. For general ticketing and event questions, please contact the Warner Box Office at WarnerBoxOffice@LiveNation.com. For Premium Seating information, please reach out to Maryclaire Griffin at MaryclaireGriffin@LiveNation.com or call 202-626-8255.

Arts and craftsIndoors

Classes & arts

OCT17

mrspl · Falls Church, VA

Classes & arts

Lecture: Elections and Voting in America

mrspl

To register for this program, please scroll down and click on the blue "Register" box. Jennifer Nicoll Victor, Associate Professor of Political Science at George Mason University’s Schar School of Policy and Government, describes the current state of voting and elections in the U.S.and outlines the most effective actions that citizens can take to protect their voting rights. Drawing on insights from leading political theorists, Professor Victor dispels myths about what democracy is, why it is...

Arts and craftsClasses and talksIndoors

Theater & film

OCT17

7 PM

Carpenter Theatre at Dominion Energy Center · Hopewell, VA

Theater & film

Michael Blaustein

Carpenter Theatre at Dominion Energy Center

Arts and craftsIndoors

Theater & film

OCT17

7 PM

Carpenter Theatre at Dominion Energy Center · Powhatan, VA

Theater & film

Michael Blaustein

Carpenter Theatre at Dominion Energy Center

Arts and craftsIndoors

Theater & film

OCT17

7 PM

Carpenter Theatre at Dominion Energy Center · Petersburg, VA

Theater & film

Michael Blaustein

Carpenter Theatre at Dominion Energy Center

Arts and craftsIndoors

Community & civic

OCT17

samuelslibrary · Front Royal, VA

Community & civic

NAACP General Membership Meeting

samuelslibrary

General membership meeting

Bring the grandkids

Theater & film

OCT17

7 PM

Attucks Theatre · Virginia Beach, VA

Theater & film

Nurse Blake: But Did You Die? Comedy Tour

Attucks Theatre

Nurse Blake is a former surgical ICU nurse, content creator, internationally touring comedian, healthcare advocate, keynote speaker, and childrens book author. Nurse Blake has garnered a loyal following with his original comedy that hilariously captures life in the nursing world. His lighthearted...

Arts and craftsIndoors

Theater & film

OCT17

7 PM

Attucks Theatre · Poquoson, VA

Theater & film

Nurse Blake: But Did You Die? Comedy Tour

Attucks Theatre

Arts and craftsIndoors

Theater & film

OCT17

mrspl · Falls Church, VA

Theater & film

Oddball Cinema: Vampyr

mrspl

Oddball Cinema is back at MRSPL this October with a classic vampire movie, Carl Theodor Dreyer's 1932 film Vampyr! To register for this program, please scroll down and click on the blue "Register" box. Vampyr (1932)directed by legendary filmmaker Carl Theodor Dreyer (The Passion Of Joan Of Arc), follows a young traveler named Allan Gray who arrives in a fog-shrouded French village and finds himself drawn into a nightmarish struggle against a vampire preying on a local family. Rather than rely...

Arts and craftsIndoorsBring the grandkids

Community & civic

OCT17

kwcls · West Point, VA

Community & civic

Poe Museum Presents "Poe’s Life and Legacy"

kwcls

The Poe Museum will be coming from Richmond to present about the author and his mysterious stories.

IndoorsBring the grandkids

Theater & film

OCT17

10 PM

Howard Theatre · Falls Church, VA

Theater & film

Reggae Fest D.C. Howard Homecoming at the Howard Theatre

Howard Theatre

Arts and craftsIndoors

Music & concerts

OCT17

8 PM

The Southern Café & Music Hall · Waynesboro, VA

Music & concerts

Robert Lester Folsom

The Southern Café & Music Hall

This is a General Admission standing room only event.

Music

Music & concerts

OCT17

8 PM

The Southern Café & Music Hall · Forest, VA

Music & concerts

Robert Lester Folsom

The Southern Café & Music Hall

This is a General Admission standing room only event.

Music

Music & concerts

OCT17

7 PM

The Atlantis · Falls Church, VA

Music & concerts

RomancePlanet

The Atlantis

Music

Music & concerts

OCT17

10 PM

Echostage · Falls Church, VA

Music & concerts

San Holo presents TRUE LOVE IN A MADE UP WORLD

Echostage

Echostage is now a cashless venues. Please come prepared to complete purchases with a credit or debit card. This event is for ages 18+, a valid government issued photo identification is required. Event requirements subject to change.

Music

Lifelong learning

OCT17

samuelslibrary · Front Royal, VA

Lifelong learning

Scary Words Book Club

samuelslibrary

A horror book club for people who should be afraid of the dark. This months readings are "The Raven" by Edgar Allen Poe, and "No Exit" by Jean Paul Sartre.

Classes and talksIndoors

Community & civic

OCT17

waynesboro · Waynesboro, VA

Community & civicFree

Scrabble Club

waynesboro

Calling all Scrabble enthusiasts! Our club welcomes players of all skill levels, from beginners to experts. The club is open to anyone aged 12 or older. Events sponsored by the Waynesboro Public Library are open to all and offered at no charge. The Library welcomes people of all abilities. Please alert Kathy Hiserman, hisermankb@ci.waynesboro.va.us, at least ten business days in advance if there is a need for accommodation.

FreeIndoorsBring the grandkids

Outdoors & nature

OCT17

vbpl · Virginia Beach, VA

Outdoors & nature

Seed Library Q & A

vbpl

Master Gardeners will be available to answer questions about your home garden and how to get the best results with the seeds you receive from our seed library. Visit with the master gardeners anytime during their drop-in hours. Adults. Registration is not required.

GardeningOutdoorsIndoors

Music & concerts

OCT17

7 PM

Canal Club · Hopewell, VA

Music & concerts

Spite w/ Stick To Your Guns

Canal Club

Music

Music & concerts

OCT17

7 PM

Canal Club · Powhatan, VA

Music & concerts

Spite w/ Stick To Your Guns

Canal Club

Music

Music & concerts

OCT17

7 PM

Canal Club · Petersburg, VA

Music & concerts

Spite w/ Stick To Your Guns

Canal Club

Music

Community & civic

OCT17

samuelslibrary · Front Royal, VA

Community & civicHappens regularly

String Theory- A Fiber Arts Club

samuelslibrary

Welcome to a fiber arts community for experienced, novice, or first-time artists 13 and up looking to meet other artists, relax, and/or share their expertise! Bring your own knitting, crochet, weaving, or other project to Studio 330 on Saturdays 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Don't have a project or just getting started and want to learn? We have loads of yarn and other materials for you to start! *No food or drinks allowed in the studio and patrons between 13-17 must be accompanied by an adult.

WeeklyIndoorsBring the grandkids

Community & civic

OCT17

yorkcountyva · District 3, VA

Community & civic

Swirls & Symphonies

yorkcountyva

Have you ever wondered how 3D art went from ancient sculptures to mind-blowing modern masterpieces? Well, now is your chance to learn all about it at the Yorktown Library. After a quick, fascinating dive into the history of 3D art, we will roll up our sleeves for some super fun, hands-on crafts! You won't just learn about art—you'll create it!

IndoorsBring the grandkids

Community & civic

OCT17

yorkcountyva · District 2, VA

Community & civic

Swirls & Symphonies

yorkcountyva

IndoorsBring the grandkids

Community & civic

OCT17

yorkcountyva · District 3, VA

Community & civic

Tabb Book Readers

yorkcountyva

2026 Themes - Jan. 17: NPR’s Books We Love (2024 or 2025)* - Feb. 21: (Tabb Book) Reader Recommends* - Mar. 21: Hidden History* - Apr. 18: Award Winners* - May 16: Set in Virginia - Jun. 20: War Stories* - Jul. 18: Mammals & Reptiles & Amphibians* - Aug. 22: Stories Retold (Retellings) - Rescheduled from the 15th - Sept. 19: Books set in Latin America - Oct. 17: Mysteries & Suspense - Nov. 21: Birth Year Books* - Dec. 19: Holiday Books * fiction or nonfiction titles

HolidayBring the grandkids

Community & civic

OCT17

yorkcountyva · District 2, VA

Community & civic

Tabb Book Readers

yorkcountyva

HolidayBring the grandkids

Music & concerts

OCT17

7:30 PM

The National Theatre · Falls Church, VA

Music & concerts

The Carpenters Songbook

The National Theatre

(1) Tickets are on a delayed delivery.

MusicIndoors

Music & concerts

OCT17

10 PM

9:30 CLUB · Falls Church, VA

Music & concerts

THE RESIDENTS - ESKIMO LIVE

9:30 CLUB

Tickets are non-transferable until 72 hours prior to the show time. Any tickets suspected of being purchased for the sole purpose of reselling can be cancelled at the discretion of 9:30 Club / Ticketmaster, and buyers may be denied future ticket purchases for I.M.P. shows. Opening acts, door time...

Music

Music & concerts

OCT17

7:30 PM

The Dome by Rutter Mills · Poquoson, VA

Music & concerts

The Story So Far

The Dome by Rutter Mills

6:30PM Doors / 7:30PM Show.

Music

Music & concerts

OCT17

7:30 PM

The Dome by Rutter Mills · Virginia Beach, VA

Music & concerts

The Story So Far

The Dome by Rutter Mills

6:30PM Doors / 7:30PM Show.

Music

Theater & film

OCT17

8 PM

Lincoln Theatre · Falls Church, VA

Theater & film

The Tallest Man On Earth

Lincoln Theatre

Any tickets suspected of being purchased for the sole purpose of reselling can be cancelled at the discretion of Lincoln Theatre / Ticketmaster, and buyers may be denied future ticket purchases for I.M.P. shows. Opening acts, door times, and set times are always subject to change.

Arts and craftsIndoors

Music & concerts

OCT17

7:30 PM

Birchmere · Falls Church, VA

Music & concerts

The Whispers

Birchmere

Will Call may be picked up at the Box Office as early as 5pm the night of the show.

Music

Music & concerts

OCT17

8 PM

The National · Powhatan, VA

Music & concerts

Thundercat w/ TiaCorine

The National

Music

Music & concerts

OCT17

8 PM

The National · Petersburg, VA

Music & concerts

Thundercat w/ TiaCorine

The National

Music

Music & concerts

OCT17

8 PM

The National · Hopewell, VA

Music & concerts

Thundercat w/ TiaCorine

The National

Music

Music & concerts

OCT18

7:30 PM

Birchmere · Falls Church, VA

Music & concerts

A Tribute To Chuck Berry Featuring The Nighthawks with Daryl Davis

Birchmere

DARYL DAVIS PRESENTS: A TRIBUTE TO CHUCK BERRY A 100th Birthday Tribute to the Founding Father of Roc'n'Roll: CHUCK BERRY Featuring: THE NIGHTHAWKS WITH DARYL DAVIS Special Guest Guitarists: David Chappell, Dan Hovey, Rich Schwarz, Guy Bouchie, Bob Swenson Special Appearance By: Charlie Berry III...

Music

Music & concerts

OCT18

7:30 PM

Black Cat · Falls Church, VA

Music & concerts

AJJ

Black Cat

Music

Music & concerts

OCT18

8 PM

The Fillmore Silver Spring · Falls Church, VA

Music & concerts

ALVARO DIAZ - OMAKASE TOUR

The Fillmore Silver Spring

This is a General Admission-Standing Room Only Event with Reserved Seating in the Balcony. This show is for All Ages. All support acts are subject to change without notice. Doors for this event open at 7:00PM. Show starts at 8:00PM. For Premium Seating information, please reach out to maryclaireg...

MusicBring the grandkids

Classes & arts

OCT18

lynchburg · Lynchburg, VA

Classes & arts

Books and Brews

lynchburg

Lynchburg is for book lovers, and that means Books and Brews is back this October! Hosted in partnership with the Downtown Lynchburg Association, this annual event brings together books, craft beer, and community for an unforgettable afternoon. Take part in our book swap, enjoy beer and book pairings curated by our staff, shop local vendors, grab food from one of our delicious food trucks, and take part in family-friendly activities! Whether you're a book lover, craft beer enthusiast, or simp...

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Details at lynchburg

Theater & film

OCT18

8 PM

Warner Theatre · Falls Church, VA

Theater & film

Gillian Welch & David Rawlings Play Grateful Dead Acoustic Reckoning

Warner Theatre

DOORS open at 7:00 PM. SHOW starts at 8:00 PM. For general ticketing and event questions, please contact the Warner Box Office at WarnerBoxOffice@LiveNation.com. For Premium Seating information, please reach out to Maryclaire Griffin at MaryclaireGriffin@LiveNation.com or call 202-626-8255.

MusicIndoors

Theater & film

OCT18

2 PM

Ferguson Center for the Arts Concert Hall · Poquoson, VA

Theater & film

Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue

Ferguson Center for the Arts Concert Hall

MusicIndoors

Music & concerts

OCT18

2:30 PM

American Theatre · Virginia Beach, VA

Music & concerts

Hampton Roads Philharmonic: A SYMPHONIC JEWEL BOX

American Theatre

A Selection Of Timeless Classical Gems! Explore the world of orchestral masterpieces with the Hampton Roads Philharmonic! In this Symphonic Jewel box program, the orchestra performs a potpourri of famous beloved symphonic tunes: from the eternal Blue Danube Waltz to Gershwin?s Rhapsody in Blue, B...

MusicIndoors

Music & concerts

OCT18

2:30 PM

American Theatre · Poquoson, VA

Music & concerts

Hampton Roads Philharmonic: A SYMPHONIC JEWEL BOX

American Theatre

MusicIndoors

Music & concerts

OCT18

8 PM

Capital One Arena · Falls Church, VA

Music & concerts

Johnny Blue Skies & the Dark Clouds - Mutiny for the Masses 2026 Tour

Capital One Arena

Max Bag Permitted = 5 x 7 (Clutch Style)

Music

Theater & film

OCT18

7 PM

Lincoln Theatre · Falls Church, VA

Theater & film

Katt Williams On Book Tour!

Lincoln Theatre

Following the conversation, Katt will take questions from the audience in a live Q&A. Every ticket includes a copy of NINE LIVES, NO WIVES, AND 69 CONCUBINES (published by Gallery/13A, a $30 value). Onsite book sales facilitated by MahoganyBooks

Arts and craftsIndoors

Details at virginiasymphony.org

Music & concerts

OCT18

3 p.m.

Music & Arts Center Concert Hall William & Mary · Virginia Beach, VA

Music & concerts

Mozart’s Gran Partita

Music & Arts Center Concert Hall William & Mary

VSO Up Close Single tickets for this concert will go on sale to the general public on August 3, 2026. Naima Burrs, conductor Featuring: Minha Kim, flute Rachel Ordaz, piccolo [...]

MusicIndoors

Music & concerts

OCT18

6 PM

Tally Ho Theater · Falls Church, VA

Music & concerts

Mushroomhead

Tally Ho Theater

MusicIndoors

Theater & film

OCT18

7 PM

Academy Center of the Arts · Lynchburg, VA

Theater & film

Nurse Blake

Academy Center of the Arts

Arts and craftsIndoors

Theater & film

OCT18

7 PM

Academy Center of the Arts · Bedford, VA

Theater & film

Nurse Blake

Academy Center of the Arts

Arts and craftsIndoors

Music & concerts

OCT18

7 PM

9:30 CLUB · Falls Church, VA

Music & concerts

Quadeca

9:30 CLUB

Quadeca has partnered with City of Hope, with a portion of proceeds benefiting the organization's efforts to advance cancer research, provide lifesaving treatments, and support children and families facing cancer.

MusicBring the grandkids

Theater & film

OCT18

vbpl · Virginia Beach, VA

Theater & film

Reel Friends Film Club: Public Domain Edition

vbpl

Broaden your horizons with us and learn about public domain. Afterwards, enjoy a film that is available in the public domain. Adults 18+. Registration is required.

Arts and craftsIndoors

Music & concerts

OCT18

7 PM

Union Stage · Falls Church, VA

Music & concerts

Stephen Day: The Self Titled Tour

Union Stage

Music

Music & concerts

OCT18

7 PM

The Anthem · Falls Church, VA

Music & concerts

Steve Lacy: Oh yeah? Tour

The Anthem

Music

Community & civic

OCT18

mrspl · Falls Church, VA

Community & civic

Stories Amid the Gravestones: Armchair Tour of Oakwood Cemetery

mrspl

To register for this program, please scroll down and click on the blue "Register" box. Oakwood Cemetery Trustee Carol Ann Siciliano is bringing her sold-out graveyard walking tour to the library! Join her at MRSPL as she offers this special armchair version of her presentation about the intertwined histories of Oakwood Cemetery and Falls Church. Carol Ann will lead you past tombstones engraved with names you'll recognize from the City's streets, parks -- and even this library! -- via a lectur...

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Community & civic

OCT18

mrspl · Falls Church, VA

Community & civic

Stories from Our Federal Workers: Melisa Stivaletti, Defense Intelligence Agency

mrspl

As the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, Mary Riley Styles Public Library is proud to invite speakers from federal government agencies to share their stories of public service. This month, we are honored to welcome Melisa Stivaletti of the Defense Intelligence Agency. The Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) was established in 1961 as an intelligence and combat support agency for the Department of Defense. Melisa Stivaletti works at the National Digital Exploitation and Open Source...

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Music & concerts

OCT18

4 PM

Paramount Theater - VA · Forest, VA

Music & concerts

The Carpenters Songbook - A Live Celebration

Paramount Theater - VA

MusicIndoors

Music & concerts

OCT18

4 PM

Paramount Theater - VA · Waynesboro, VA

Music & concerts

The Carpenters Songbook - A Live Celebration

Paramount Theater - VA

MusicIndoors

Music & concerts

OCT18

8 PM

Elevation 27 · Virginia Beach, VA

Music & concerts

The Residents: Eskimo Live

Elevation 27

Music

Music & concerts

OCT18

8 PM

Elevation 27 · Poquoson, VA

Music & concerts

The Residents: Eskimo Live

Elevation 27

Music

Theater & film

OCT18

7 PM

Berglund Performing Arts Theatre · Bedford, VA

Theater & film

The Wiz

Berglund Performing Arts Theatre

Broadway in Roanoke Age Policy: Everyone needs a ticket, regardless of age. Children under the age of 6 are not allowed at most Broadway in Roanoke performances. Some exceptions apply, including special productions for young children such as Bluey's Big Play and Paw Patrol. Children must be able...

Arts and craftsIndoorsBring the grandkids

Lifelong learning

OCT18

8 PM

Howard Theatre · Falls Church, VA

Lifelong learning$102.22–$138.27

Viaje Tropical with Tony Succar, Mauricio Mesones, Mimy Succar y Kenyi Succar

Howard Theatre

Experience an unforgettable night of Latin music with Tony Succar and Mauricio Mesones. Enjoy a high-energy concert featuring salsa, cumbia, and tropical hits, alongside special guests and world-class musicians in a celebration of Peruvian culture and rhythm.

MusicIndoors

Outdoors & nature

OCT18

6:30 PM

The Atlantis · Falls Church, VA

Outdoors & nature

Wishy - Nature's Pill Tour

The Atlantis

Hiking and natureOutdoors

Music & concerts

OCT19

7 PM

The Broadberry · Petersburg, VA

Music & concerts

Andrew McMahon w/ Ivory Layne

The Broadberry

Music

Music & concerts

OCT19

7 PM

The Broadberry · Hopewell, VA

Music & concerts

Andrew McMahon w/ Ivory Layne

The Broadberry

Music

Music & concerts

OCT19

7 PM

The Broadberry · Powhatan, VA

Music & concerts

Andrew McMahon w/ Ivory Layne

The Broadberry

Music

Lifelong learning

OCT19

samuelslibrary · Front Royal, VA

Lifelong learning

Browntown Book Club

samuelslibrary

Book Club gatheriing.

Classes and talksIndoors

Community & civic

OCT19

kwcls · Acquinton District, VA

Community & civic

Caramel Apple Decorating

kwcls

Have a sweet treat that tastes like fall and give it your own personal touch with fun toppings! All supplies will be provided.

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Community & civic

OCT19

kwcls · West Point, VA

Community & civic

Caramel Apple Decorating

kwcls

Have a sweet treat that tastes like fall and give it your own personal touch with fun toppings! All supplies will be provided.

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Classes & arts

OCT19

vbpl · Virginia Beach, VA

Classes & arts

Crafternoons

vbpl

Bring your craft, your supplies and your passion! Meet other crafters and creators, share your ideas and get new ones! Adults. Registration is not required.

Arts and craftsIndoors

Community & civic

OCT19

vbpl · Virginia Beach, VA

Community & civic

DO YOU Zine Making

vbpl

Build your own story, your own style, and your own ‘zine! Over five creative sessions, work with a trained facilitator to explore your cultural background, values, experiences, and goals. Each session kicks off with a fun, interactive activity and wraps up with hands‑on creative time where you turn your ideas into zine pages. By the end, you’ll have a personalized zine to share with the world. Ages 12-18. Registration is required. This series is offered in partnership with Samaritan House and...

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Lifelong learning

OCT19

mrspl · Falls Church, VA

Lifelong learningFree

English Conversation Class

mrspl

Join us for a Free English Conversation class for adults to practice your language skills with other learners, and improve your listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. No registration required. Walk-ins are welcome. The mission of the English Empowerment Center is to teach adults the basic skills of reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English so they can access employment and educational opportunities and more fully and equitably participate in the community.

Classes and talksFreeIndoors

Community & civic

OCT19

mrspl · Falls Church, VA

Community & civicHappens regularly

FC History Room: Walk-in Hours

mrspl

Stop by the Falls Church History Room during our walk-in hours to ask a question, research a topic, our simply learn more about our local history collection! Fall Church History Room Walk-in Hours - Mondays 1 pm - 5 pm - Wednesdays 4 pm - 8 pm Schedule an Appointment Can't make it during our walk-in hours? Contact us to schedule an appointment or to ask a question. Start Your Search Online! - Check out our Digital Archive's growing online collection of photos, books, documents, newsletters, d...

WeeklyBring the grandkids

Community & civic

OCT19

samuelslibrary · Front Royal, VA

Community & civicHappens regularly

Hydrated Hydroponics

samuelslibrary

Join us along with the Virginia Cooperative Extension (VCE) Master Gardeners as we learn about hydroponic gardening every Monday evening in October. Come back each Monday to see how the tower functions and sustains the growth of fruits/vegetables! Registration recommended.

WeeklyBring the grandkids

Community & civic

OCT19

samuelslibrary · Front Royal, VA

Community & civicHappens regularly

Introduction to Hydroponic Growing

samuelslibrary

WeeklyBring the grandkids

Music & concerts

OCT19

6:30 PM

The Atlantis · Falls Church, VA

Music & concerts

ivri

The Atlantis

Music

Community & civic

OCT19

vbpl · Virginia Beach, VA

Community & civic

JUL/VB Chess Club

vbpl

Rotating competition is organized by the club coordinator. Knowledge of chess rules is required; limited instruction may be provided for beginners. Chess equipment has been generously donated by Virginia Chess Federation, private donors, and the TCC Chess Club. All ages. Registration not required.

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Theater & film

OCT19

vbpl · Virginia Beach, VA

Theater & film

Learn Chinese Mahjong

vbpl

Curious about Chinese mahjong? Learn how to play this traditional tile game. No experience necessary. Adults. Registration is required.

Arts and craftsIndoors

Lifelong learning

OCT19

bedford · Bedford, VA

Lifelong learningHappens regularly

Literary Lakers Book Club

bedford

Come join us today for the meeting of the Literary Lakers Book Club at the Moneta/SML Library! We will meet in the community room each month on the Second Monday. We will read either the same genre and/or the same author and share our thoughts. This month's theme: It’s Magic (Read a book with a magical character or setting).

Classes and talksWeeklyIndoors

Community & civic

OCT19

mrspl · Falls Church, VA

Community & civic

Medicare 101

mrspl

Medicare 101 training is for individuals who will soon be eligible for Medicare, their care partners, and those who already have Medicare and would like to learn more about it. To register for this program, please scroll down and click on the blue "Register" box. About This Program This session will address Medicare Part A (inpatient hospitalization/skilled nursing), Part B (doctors/outpatient hospital services/labs/radiology), Part C (Medicare Advantage plans), and Part D (prescription drugs...

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Community & civic

OCT19

vbpl · Virginia Beach, VA

Community & civic

Memory Café

vbpl

Join us in a casual social gathering for people with dementia and their care partners. Enjoy conversation, activities, snacks as we get to know others experiencing similar memory changes. Adults 18+, 60+ Registration is not required.

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Theater & film

OCT19

appomattox · Hopewell, VA

Theater & film

Mystery Movie Monday

appomattox

What movie will you see? Who knows? It’s a mystery!

Arts and craftsIndoors

Dance & fitness

OCT19

vbpl · Virginia Beach, VA

Dance & fitness

Pathways to Connections

vbpl

Join us for a brain-fitness program for older adults designed to maximize physical, mental, and social well-being through fun, stimulating activities. Adults 60+. Registration is required. Call 757-385-0150 for assistance.

Dance and fitness

Community & civic

OCT19

bedford · Bedford, VA

Community & civic

Rock-A-Bye Reader

bedford

Bring the grandkids

Theater & film

OCT19

bedford · Bedford, VA

Theater & filmFree

Rock-A-Bye Reader (21 Months - 3 Years Old)

bedford

Rock-A-Bye Reader is a lap-sit program for toddlers ages 21 months to 3 years old. Come join us for rhymes, music, movement, stories, free play, and parenting resources.

Arts and craftsFreeIndoors

Community & civic

OCT19

poquoson · Poquoson, VA

Community & civic

TechTalk: The Art of the AI Prompt

poquoson

Curious about AI but unsure how to get the answers you're looking for? Join us for a hands-on introduction to prompt writing. Learn how to communicate effectively with AI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude by asking better questions, providing context, and refining responses. No experience needed.

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Details at poquoson

Community & civic

OCT19

samuelslibrary · Front Royal, VA

Community & civicHappens regularly

Tree Stewards Monthly Membership Mtg

samuelslibrary

Monthly membership meeting

WeeklyBring the grandkids

Lifelong learning

OCT19

vbpl · Virginia Beach, VA

Lifelong learning

WebEx Live: Read & Share Book Club

vbpl

Enjoy a casual chat about popular books. Talk about titles you like and hear what others enjoy. Swap favorites old and new or spread the word about your favorite reads. No registration required. The virtual room opens 5 minutes before the event. The meeting number is 2311 858 8179 , the password is read, and you can join by phone at +1-415-655-0003 US Toll. You may incur fees from your provider by joining via the toll number. If you receive a message that the room is closed, please try again...

Classes and talksIndoors

Community & civic

OCT19

waynesboro · Waynesboro, VA

Community & civic

Yarns of Love at the Library

waynesboro

All crafters (knitting, crochet, needlepoint, etc.) and all skill levels are welcome! No registration required.

IndoorsBring the grandkids

Lifelong learning

OCT19

appomattox · Hopewell, VA

Lifelong learning

Yoga for Beginners

appomattox

Dive into the abundant benefits of yoga in this gentle class designed for beginners. Flow through movements at a gentle pace, focusing on breath and posture. Suitable for all fitness levels. Please bring your own yoga mat.

Dance and fitnessIndoors

Community & civic

OCT20

yorkcountyva · District 2, VA

Community & civic

'Bad' Art Night

yorkcountyva

It's National Arts & Humanities Month! There will be multiple artistic mediums available for you to create to your heart's content.

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Community & civic

OCT20

yorkcountyva · District 3, VA

Community & civic

'Bad' Art Night

yorkcountyva

It's National Arts & Humanities Month! There will be multiple artistic mediums available for you to create to your heart's content.

Bring the grandkids

Community & civic

OCT20

vbpl · Virginia Beach, VA

Community & civic

"Leather" Wine Bottle

vbpl

Come join us as we make a "leather" look decorative wine bottle. All program materials supplied. Adults 18+ Registration is required.

Food and wineBring the grandkids

Lifelong learning

OCT20

bedford · Bedford, VA

Lifelong learning

A Road Scholar Age Well Lecture: The Science of Brain Health & Proven Ways to Protect Your Mind

bedford

Recent research shows that up to 45% of dementia cases can be prevented by addressing risk factors throughout our lives. In this illuminating lecture, Dr. Stephanie Rogers will identify actionable, easy-to-understand steps, like nurturing your friendships, prioritizing physical activity and caring for your hearing, that meaningfully protect our cognitive health. Whether you are looking to safeguard your own mind or support a loved one, you will learn why it is never too early, or too late, to...

Classes and talksIndoors

Lifelong learning

OCT20

bedford · Bedford, VA

Lifelong learningHappens regularly

Adult Book Club

bedford

Join us at the Big Island Library to read the book of the month and share insights and stories. The book club is held on the 3rd Tuesday of every month. This month's book: Without You, There Is No Us by Suki Kim Sponsored by Friends of the Big Island Library.

Classes and talksWeeklyIndoors

Classes & arts

OCT20

lynchburg · Lynchburg, VA

Classes & arts

Adult Drop-In Craft

lynchburg

Drop in any time between 10 am and 12:30 pm to make a themed craft curated by our Adult Services staff. All supplies are provided! The Miller Center is at 301 Grove Street, across from Miller Park. The entrance is at the white trellis walkway. - From Grove Street. Look for the old school building. There is a driveway on the side of the Miller Center that takes you to the back parking lot. Miller Center has stairs, elevator access, and handicapped parking. - From Memorial Library. Go to the li...

Arts and craftsOutdoorsIndoors

Details at lynchburg

Community & civic

OCT20

vbpl · Virginia Beach, VA

Community & civic

Adults with Disabilities Game Day!

vbpl

Join us for our Adults with Disabilities Social Group game day. Build friendships, offer support, and share accomplishments. An assortment of board games will be available. Please note any specific accommodations required when registering. Adults. Registration is required.

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Music & concerts

OCT20

7:30 PM

The Norva · Virginia Beach, VA

Music & concerts

Alana Springsteen w/ Kyle Schuesler

The Norva

Music

Music & concerts

OCT20

7:30 PM

The Norva · Poquoson, VA

Music & concerts

Alana Springsteen w/ Kyle Schuesler

The Norva

Music

Theater & film

OCT-NOVDATES

Signature Theatre · Falls Church, VA

Theater & filmHappens regularly

All The World's a Stage

Signature Theatre

Arts and craftsWeeklyIndoors

Community & civic

OCT20

mrspl · Falls Church, VA

Community & civic

Armchair Travel: SCOTLAND - Alan Cumming's Luxury Train Ride

mrspl

Armchair Travel at the Library We will meet in the Main Level Conference Room of the Mary Riley Styles Public Library to continue our "travels." Join us the third Tuesday, January through December, at 1:30 pm to discover new places from the comfort of the library. We will join in on Alan Cumming's ride through Scotland and experience what luxury train travel is all about.

IndoorsBring the grandkids

Community & civic

OCT20

mrspl · Falls Church, VA

Community & civic

Armchair Travel: SCOTLAND - Allen Cumming's Luxury Train Ride

mrspl

Armchair Travel at the Library We will meet in the Main Level Conference Room of the Mary Riley Styles Public Library to continue our "travels." Join us the third Tuesday, January through December, at 1:30 pm to discover new places from the comfort of the library. We will join in on Allen Cumming's ride through Scotland and experience what luxury train travel is all about.

IndoorsBring the grandkids

Community & civic

OCT20

cclva · Culpeper, VA

Community & civic

ASL Chat

cclva

Deaf people in Culpeper and ASL signers need a place to meet to keep developing their language skills. Join us as we engage in ASL conversation.

Bring the grandkids

Details at cclva

Music & concerts

OCT20

7:30 PM

The Fillmore Silver Spring · Falls Church, VA

Music & concerts

Candlebox - Can't Quit You Tour, Fall 2026

The Fillmore Silver Spring

This is a General Admission-Standing Room Only Event with Reserved Seating in the Balcony. This show is for All Ages. All support acts are subject to change without notice. Doors for this event open at 6:30PM. Show starts at 7:30PM. For Premium Seating information, please reach out to maryclaireg...

MusicBring the grandkids

Community & civic

OCT20

kwcls · Acquinton District, VA

Community & civic

Coloring & Coffee for Adults

kwcls

Bring the grandkids

Community & civic

OCT20

vbpl · Virginia Beach, VA

Community & civic

Cryptid Scavenger Hunt

vbpl

Celebrate National Cryptid Day (10/20) by locating the hidden characters around the library. Find all 13 and collect a prize at the service desk! Ages 12-18. Registration is not required.

IndoorsBring the grandkids

Community & civic

OCT20

vbpl · Virginia Beach, VA

Community & civic

English Conversation Club

vbpl

If you are a non-native English speaker, join us to practice your conversational English in a friendly setting. Adults. Registration is not required.

Bring the grandkids

Music & concerts

OCT20

7:30 PM

Birchmere · Falls Church, VA

Music & concerts

Five For Fighting with String Quartet

Birchmere

Five For Fighting with String Quartet, with Lace & Lee

Music

Music & concerts

OCT20

7:30 PM

Carpenter Theatre at Dominion Energy Center · Hopewell, VA

Music & concerts

Gillian Welch & David Rawlings

Carpenter Theatre at Dominion Energy Center

MusicIndoors

Music & concerts

OCT20

7:30 PM

Carpenter Theatre at Dominion Energy Center · Petersburg, VA

Music & concerts

Gillian Welch & David Rawlings

Carpenter Theatre at Dominion Energy Center

MusicIndoors

Music & concerts

OCT20

7:30 PM

Carpenter Theatre at Dominion Energy Center · Powhatan, VA

Music & concerts

Gillian Welch & David Rawlings

Carpenter Theatre at Dominion Energy Center

MusicIndoors

Community & civic

OCT20

mrspl · Falls Church, VA

Community & civic

Health Talk: Musculoskeletal Conditions Associated with Menopause

mrspl

Dr. Ashley Templer and Brian Leos present the science behind common musculoskeletal conditions ignited or exacerbated by the loss of estrogen and other hormonal changes all women experience. In recent years, have your joints started to ache? Have you experienced a frozen shoulder or do you have hip pain when you walk? Come learn why these and other injuries are common for women not only during the years leading up to menopause, but throughout and beyond menopause as well. The presenters will...

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Lifelong learning

OCT20

mrspl · Falls Church, VA

Lifelong learningHappens regularly

Italian Conversation Group

mrspl

This class is intended for people with an intermediate level of Italian but all are welcome! The group will be coordinated by an experienced Italian instructor and native speaker. Questo gruppo di conversazione si rivolge a chi conosce già bene le basi della lingua italiana e vorrebbe mantenere viva la lingua e diventare più fluente conversando su argomenti più o meno complessi di livello intermedio e avanzato. Meetings are held monthly on Tuesdays from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. About MRSPL Foreign...

Classes and talksWeeklyIndoors

Community & civic

OCT20

kwcls · Acquinton District, VA

Community & civicHappens regularly

King William Yarncraft

kwcls

King William Yarncraft meets every first and third Tuesday. All ages and yarncraft welcome.

WeeklyBring the grandkids

Community & civic

OCT20

kwcls · West Point, VA

Community & civicHappens regularly

King William Yarncraft

kwcls

King William Yarncraft meets every first and third Tuesday. All ages and yarncraft welcome.

WeeklyBring the grandkids

Music & concerts

OCT20

6:30 PM

The Atlantis · Falls Church, VA

Music & concerts

MARIS

The Atlantis

MARIS is proud to partner with LIFEBEAT, a program of The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation, on her upcoming tour. $1 from every ticket sold will benefit the program, and LIFEBEAT will be offering resources on sexual health, harm reduction, and more at select stops.

Music

Lifelong learning

OCT20

vbpl · Virginia Beach, VA

Lifelong learning

Now Read This Book Club

vbpl

Meet to discuss this month's selected title: Last Twilight in Paris by Pam Jenoff . Book copies are available for check-out at the Kempsville Area Library information desk. London, 1953. Louise is still adjusting to her postwar role as a housewife when she discovers a necklace in a box at a secondhand shop. The box is marked with the name of a store in Paris, and she is certain she has seen the necklace before, when she worked with the Red Cross in Nazi-occupied Europe—and that it holds the k...

Classes and talksIndoors

Details at Oceanfront Concert Series (Beach Events VB)

Music & concerts

MAY-OCTDATES

7 p.m.

Virginia Beach, VA

Music & concertsFree

Oceanfront Concert Series

Free summer concerts on the boardwalk at the 17th, 24th, and 31st Street Parks. Bands play through the warm months from spring into September.

Music

Community & civic

OCT20

samuelslibrary · Front Royal, VA

Community & civicFree

Phoenix Project- Hope For New Beginnings

samuelslibrary

Serving all members of the Front Royal/Warren County community who have experienced or are currently experiencing domestic violence or sexual assault, Phoenix Project Advocates are available to provide crisis intervention, supportive counseling, safety planning, information, education, and more. Their services are free, confidential, and trauma-informed. Hope. Help. Healing.

FreeBring the grandkids

Theater & film

OCT20

vbpl · Virginia Beach, VA

Theater & film

Play Chinese Mahjong

vbpl

Play Chinese mahjong with others. Tile sets are provided. This is a casual play session with no formal instruction. Basic knowledge of mahjong rules is required. Adults 18+. Registration is required.

Arts and craftsIndoors

Community & civic

OCT20

appomattox · Hopewell, VA

Community & civic

Pressed Flower Bookmarks

appomattox

Get crafty this summer and design your own laminated bookmark with pressed flowers.

Bring the grandkids

Music & concerts

OCT20

8 PM

Elevation 27 · Virginia Beach, VA

Music & concerts

PUP: "The Dream Is Over" 10th Anniversary Tour

Elevation 27

If the Elevation 27 parking lot is full, please park in Walmart. All other lots subject to tow. General Admission Tickets are standing room only.

MusicOutdoors

Music & concerts

OCT20

8 PM

Elevation 27 · Poquoson, VA

Music & concerts

PUP: "The Dream Is Over" 10th Anniversary Tour

Elevation 27

If the Elevation 27 parking lot is full, please park in Walmart. All other lots subject to tow. General Admission Tickets are standing room only.

MusicOutdoors

Music & concerts

OCT20

8 PM

Elevation 27 · Poquoson, VA

Music & concerts

PUP: Tour 2026

Elevation 27

If the Elevation 27 parking lot is full, please park in Walmart. All other lots subject to tow. General Admission Tickets are standing room only.

MusicOutdoors

Music & concerts

OCT20

8 PM

Elevation 27 · Virginia Beach, VA

Music & concerts

PUP: Tour 2026

Elevation 27

If the Elevation 27 parking lot is full, please park in Walmart. All other lots subject to tow. General Admission Tickets are standing room only.

MusicOutdoors

Community & civic

OCT20

samuelslibrary · Front Royal, VA

Community & civic

Revolution Room

samuelslibrary

Bring the grandkids

Music & concerts

OCT20

8 PM

The Anthem · Falls Church, VA

Music & concerts

Rodrigo y Gabriela - OurHome Tour

The Anthem

Tickets are non-transferable until 72 hours prior to the show time. Any tickets suspected of being purchased for the sole purpose of reselling can be cancelled at the discretion of The Anthem / Ticketmaster, and buyers may be denied future ticket purchases for I.M.P. shows. Opening acts, door tim...

Music

Community & civic

OCT20

appomattox · Hopewell, VA

Community & civic

Southside from the Heart- Hopewell Evenings

appomattox

Southside From the Heart is a local arm of From the Heart, a charitable organization based in Richmond VA that creates and donates knitted and crocheted objects to various groups. Looking to improve your skills? Everyone in your family already well decked out in scarves? This is the place for you!

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Community & civic

OCT20

bedford · Bedford, VA

Community & civic

Spooky Adult Trivia Night

bedford

Enjoy an evening out with friends, family and neighbors by participating in a rousing game of spooky, Halloween-Inspired Trivia!

HolidayBring the grandkids

Music & concerts

OCT20

8 PM

The Dome by Rutter Mills · Virginia Beach, VA

Music & concerts

Steve Lacy: Oh yeah? Tour

The Dome by Rutter Mills

6:30PM Doors / 8:00PM Show

Music

Music & concerts

OCT20

8 PM

The Dome by Rutter Mills · Poquoson, VA

Music & concerts

Steve Lacy: Oh yeah? Tour

The Dome by Rutter Mills

6:30PM Doors / 8:00PM Show

Music

Classes & arts

OCT20

essex · Tappahannock, VA

Classes & artsHappens regularly

Stitch It! Knit & Crochet Club

essex

Do you like to knit or crochet? Join us for a friendly, informal gathering of crafters. Get help with a project, share ideas and inspiration, or just enjoy the company of others while you knit or crochet together. Meets every Tuesday from 10:30 to 12:00.

Arts and craftsWeeklyIndoors

Details at essex

Classes & arts

OCT20

bedford · Bedford, VA

Classes & artsHappens regularly

Stitchin' Chicks

bedford

Join us every Tuesday at 2:00 PM (except holidays), bring your projects, and knit or crochet with us! New members are always welcome, and no experience is necessary. Come learn with us!

Arts and craftsWeeklyIndoors

Community & civic

OCT20

samuelslibrary · Front Royal, VA

Community & civic

Stitching Matters

samuelslibrary

Bring the grandkids

Music & concerts

OCT20

8 PM

Union Stage · Falls Church, VA

Music & concerts

Texas Is the Reason

Union Stage

Music

Music & concerts

OCT20

7:30 PM

The National · Petersburg, VA

Music & concerts

The Living Tombstone

The National

Music

Music & concerts

OCT20

7:30 PM

The National · Hopewell, VA

Music & concerts

The Living Tombstone

The National

Music

Music & concerts

OCT20

7:30 PM

The National · Powhatan, VA

Music & concerts

The Living Tombstone

The National

Music

Community & civic

OCT20

samuelslibrary · Front Royal, VA

Community & civic

Tutoring

samuelslibrary

Bring the grandkids

Music & concerts

OCT20

7 PM

9:30 CLUB · Falls Church, VA

Music & concerts

Waylon Wyatt - Dustpiles World Tour

9:30 CLUB

Tickets are non-transferable until 72 hours prior to the show time. Any tickets suspected of being purchased for the sole purpose of reselling can be cancelled at the discretion of 9:30 Club / Ticketmaster, and buyers may be denied future ticket purchases for I.M.P. shows. Opening acts, door time...

Music

Community & civic

OCT20

samuelslibrary · Front Royal, VA

Community & civic

WCDC - Postcards and Pizza

samuelslibrary

Bring the grandkids

Music & concerts

OCT20

6:30 PM

Tally Ho Theater · Falls Church, VA

Music & concerts

Wednesday 13

Tally Ho Theater

MusicIndoors

Community & civic

OCT20

samuelslibrary · Front Royal, VA

Community & civicHappens regularly

What the Tech!

samuelslibrary

In-Person. Need help with technology? Come by the library every first and third Tuesday of the month at 2:00 PM Where we will do our best to answer questions you have about your own devices. *Please only bring in portable devices. We do not have the means to connect computers and monitors.

WeeklyIndoorsBring the grandkids

Dance & fitness

OCT20

petersburg · Petersburg, VA

Dance & fitness

Yoga with Belinda Todd!

petersburg

Dance and fitness

Details at petersburg

Music & concerts

OCT21

yorkcountyva · District 3, VA

Music & concerts

"Adrift on Stormy Seas" with ShantyGrass

yorkcountyva

Join us for an evening of spooky family-friendly singalong music with ShantyGrass. Don't want to sing? Come and listen! All ages welcome--registration is not required.

MusicBring the grandkids

Community & civic

OCT21

yorkcountyva · District 3, VA

Community & civic

3D Printing Basics

yorkcountyva

Learn the basics of 3D printing and object design by making your own pencil holders with the assistance of library staff. There will be brief tutorials of Tinkercad and Thingiverse; prior experience not required. Registration is required as space is limited. Note: Due to printing time for objects, attendees will have to return to pick up their creations at a later date.

IndoorsBring the grandkids

Community & civic

OCT21

yorkcountyva · District 2, VA

Community & civic

3D Printing Basics

yorkcountyva

IndoorsBring the grandkids

Lifelong learning

OCT21

kwcls · Acquinton District, VA

Lifelong learning

Adult Book Club

kwcls

Classes and talksIndoors

Community & civic

OCT21

vbpl · Virginia Beach, VA

Community & civic

Adults with Disabilities Social Hour

vbpl

Get together with other adults with disabilities for socializing and entertainment. Build friendships, offer support, and share accomplishments. Adults. Registration required.

Bring the grandkids

Community & civic

OCT21

waynesboro · Waynesboro, VA

Community & civicFreeHappens regularly

All Abilities Club

waynesboro

This program welcomes all adults with diverse intellectual and developmental abilities and their care partners for stories and activities each month. Registration is required for each participant and care partner attendee. Events sponsored by the Waynesboro Public Library are open to all and offered at no charge. The Library welcomes people of all abilities. Please alert Emily Shultz, shultzen@ci.waynesboro.va.us, at least ten business days in advance if there is a need for accommodation.

FreeWeeklyIndoorsBring the grandkids

Theater & film

OCT21

yorkcountyva · District 3, VA

Theater & film

American Mahjong Meetup

yorkcountyva

Looking to sharpen your skills? Join our informal American Mahjong meetup on Wednesday evenings to play, have fun, and connect. This meetup is best suited to players with some prior experience. Please bring your set and cards if you have them. First come, first served as the game tables fill. Important Note: This program does not have an instructor.

Arts and craftsIndoors

Theater & film

OCT21

yorkcountyva · District 2, VA

Theater & film

American Mahjong Meetup

yorkcountyva

Arts and craftsIndoors

Music & concerts

OCT21

8 PM

EagleBank Arena · Falls Church, VA

Music & concerts

Arcángel - La 8va Maravilla World Tour

EagleBank Arena

EagleBank Arena now has a CLEAR BAG POLICY: Bags must be clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC with no obstructed inside pockets. Bag must not exceed 12"x12"x6". A clutch style bag/purse (non-clear) is also allowed and must not exceed 5"x7". Full details at EagleBankArena.com. Everyone age 2 and older mus...

Music

Lifelong learning

OCT21

appomattox · Hopewell, VA

Lifelong learning

Chair Yoga and Mindfulness

appomattox

Join instructor Lauren Hannon as you learn to embrace strength, balance, flexibility, and mobility in a beginner-friendly environment. This class is conducted entirely from the comfort of a chair.

Dance and fitnessIndoors

Classes & arts

OCT21

vbpl · Virginia Beach, VA

Classes & arts

Crafternoons

vbpl

Bring your craft, your supplies and your passion! Meet other crafters and creators, share your ideas and get new ones! Adults. Registration is not required.

Arts and craftsIndoors

Community & civic

OCT21

vbpl · Virginia Beach, VA

Community & civic

Cryptid Scavenger Hunt

vbpl

Celebrate National Cryptid Day (10/20) by locating the hidden characters around the library. Find all 13 and collect a prize at the service desk! Ages 12-18. Registration is not required.

IndoorsBring the grandkids

Community & civic

OCT21

vbpl · Virginia Beach, VA

Community & civic

DO YOU Zine Making

vbpl

Bring the grandkids

Theater & film

OCT21

6 PM

Berglund Performing Arts Theatre · Bedford, VA

Theater & film

Elmo's Got the Moves

Berglund Performing Arts Theatre

This show contains Flashing Lights, Haze (Fog), and Confetti

Arts and craftsIndoorsBring the grandkids

Theater & film

OCT21

6 PM

Berglund Performing Arts Theatre · Bedford, VA

Theater & film

Elmo's Got The Moves - Photo Experience

Berglund Performing Arts Theatre

Parents, please note that while most children are excited to meet their favorite characters up-close, others can feel frightened. If your child is scared or hesitant to meet the characters, the organizer recommends moving to the back of the line; This will allow your child the extra time they may need to war...

Arts and craftsIndoorsBring the grandkids

Lifelong learning

OCT21

samuelslibrary · Front Royal, VA

Lifelong learning

FRP Life Class

samuelslibrary

Religious Study

Classes and talksIndoors

Classes & arts

OCT21

vbpl · Virginia Beach, VA

Classes & arts

Heat‑Pressed Initial Tote: Make‑and‑Take Workshop

vbpl

Create a small personalized canvas tote bag in this hands‑on workshop for adults. Participants will apply a pre‑cut heat‑transfer‑vinyl initial to a small canvas tote and seal it in place using a heat press. They may also decorate their bag further using fabric markers. All materials needed for in‑program use will be provided, and each participant will take home their tote bag. Adults. Registration is required.

Classes and talksIndoors

Lifelong learning

OCT21

vbpl · Virginia Beach, VA

Lifelong learningFreeHappens regularly

Introductory English for Language Learners

vbpl

For non-native speakers of English. This is a FREE beginning-level class for speaking, reading, and writing English. Adults. Registration required. When you register you are registering to attend every week in the series. The class is every Wednesday as listed in the drop down menu.

Classes and talksFreeWeeklyIndoors

Music & concerts

OCT21

8 PM

The Anthem · Falls Church, VA

Music & concerts

Jesse Welles - Red Tour 2026

The Anthem

Music

Theater & film

OCT21

vbpl · Virginia Beach, VA

Theater & film

Learn Chinese Mahjong

vbpl

Mahjong was developed in 19th century China and is now played all over the world! Learn the classic Chinese game at the library, or join the group if you already know how to play. No experience necessary. Adults 18+ 60+. Registration is required.

Arts and craftsIndoors

Music & concerts

OCT21

6:30 PM

The Atlantis · Falls Church, VA

Music & concerts

Lexi Jayde

The Atlantis

Music

Community & civic

OCT21

waynesboro · Waynesboro, VA

Community & civic

narcotics Anon

waynesboro

Bring the grandkids

Community & civic

OCT21

waynesboro · Waynesboro, VA

Community & civic

New Directions Center Office Hour

waynesboro

Join New Directions Center anytime between 1:00-2:00 p.m. to learn more about their services. New Directions Center is a non-profit organization working to reduce the impact of intimate partner violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking through survivor-centered advocacy, support services, community education, and awareness. For more information, please visit: https://www.newdirectionscenter.org/

Bring the grandkids

Lifelong learning

OCT21

vbpl · Virginia Beach, VA

Lifelong learningHappens regularly

Prose Mortem Book Chat

vbpl

Do you enjoy the strange and unusual? Are you interested in unreliable narrators and morally grey characters? Join us in this macabre book club, where each month we pick a theme and you share what you read. Fiction and non-fiction readers are welcome! This month’s theme is witches, wizards, and real-life sorcery.

Classes and talksWeeklyIndoors

Community & civic

OCT21

bedford · Bedford, VA

Community & civic

Rock-A-Bye Reader

bedford

Bring the grandkids

Theater & film

OCT21

8 PM

Lincoln Theatre · Falls Church, VA

Theater & film

Sanctuary Park Tour: Celebrating 40 Years of The Jayhawks

Lincoln Theatre

Arts and craftsOutdoorsIndoors

Community & civic

OCT21

samuelslibrary · Front Royal, VA

Community & civic

Sewing 201 -Make a Tote Bag

samuelslibrary

Wednesday Oct 14 Part 1, Wednesday Oct 21 Part 2 @ 5 - 6:30pm Expand upon the basics with some practical stitching practice. If you have attended Sewing 101 or have basic knowledge of machine sewing, come refresh your basic sewing skills and get some advanced practice and complete a simple tote bag. Two part series. *Must have completed Sewing 101 or have a basic working knowledge of using a sewing machine. Supplies and materials provided. Registration required.

Bring the grandkids

Community & civic

OCT21

samuelslibrary · Front Royal, VA

Community & civic

SPL Development Committee Meeting

samuelslibrary

Bring the grandkids

Music & concerts

OCT21

7 PM

9:30 CLUB · Falls Church, VA

Music & concerts

THE DAMNED - FINAL DAMNATION 50

9:30 CLUB

Tickets are non-transferable until 72 hours prior to the show time. Any tickets suspected of being purchased for the sole purpose of reselling can be cancelled at the discretion of 9:30 Club / Ticketmaster, and buyers may be denied future ticket purchases for I.M.P. shows. Opening acts, door time...

Music

Community & civic

OCT21

bedford · Bedford, VA

Community & civic

Town Hall Meeting

bedford

Town Hall Meeting

Bring the grandkids

Music & concerts

OCT21

8 PM

Altria Theater · Hopewell, VA

Music & concerts

Undertale Symphony

Altria Theater

MusicIndoors

Music & concerts

OCT21

8 PM

Altria Theater · Powhatan, VA

Music & concerts

Undertale Symphony

Altria Theater

MusicIndoors

Community & civic

OCT21

vbpl · Virginia Beach, VA

Community & civicHappens regularly

Walk and Talk

vbpl

Engage your body and your mind! Join us for a monthly walk around beautiful Munden Point Park while enjoying a casual chat about popular books. Talk about titles you like and hear what others enjoy. Walks will last 30-45 minutes. Wear comfortable shoes and remember your water. Adults. Registration is required.

WeeklyOutdoorsBring the grandkids

Lifelong learning

OCT21

vbpl · Virginia Beach, VA

Lifelong learning

WebEx Live: Virtual Lunch and Lit: An Inclusive Book Club

vbpl

The Virtual Lunch & Lit Club provides a welcoming, accessible online space for people of all abilities to build community, improve literacy skills, and discuss books over lunch. Pick your own book to read or choose one for you and your new friends to read together. Meetings feature relaxed, facilitated discussions, focusing on fostering friendships, social interaction, and shared experiences in a low-pressure environment. Adult. Registration not required. Ways to Join: Meeting Link: https://v...

Classes and talksIndoors

Music & concerts

OCT21

7:30 PM

Jammin Java · Falls Church, VA

Music & concerts

Will Varley w/ Will Lawrence

Jammin Java

Music