Community Calendar

The Fall LLI Open House allows for members (must be age 55 or older) to meet instructors, other LLI members, and LLI staff ahead of our August 18th registration day. All are welcome to come from 1-3 pm on August 10th to learn about upcoming classes, trips, and events! Snack food will be provided. We'll see you there!

A 4 week class where we will learn basic djembe techniques, rhythm-based wellness components, basic & intermediate rhythm patterns, traditional rhythms & songs from West Africa & beyond, and more. All drums and percussion will be provided. No experience necessary. Mondays in August (10, 17, 24, 31) from 6:00 - 6:50pm. Facilitated by Mike Deaton, a certified Drum Circle Facilitator and trainer at Village Music Circles. For more information or for an EventBrite registration link, email mdeatonarts@gmail.com. 

Jazz in the Park is an annual summer music series featuring a different top quality professional jazz band weekly on Thursdays 7-9 pm at the Gypsy Hill Park Bandstand in Staunton, Va. The 2026 summer concert season runs July 9- Sept. 3. Concerts are FREE & open to the public, held rain or shine. Concessions available. Lawn chairs/ blankets recommended to stretch out comfortably under the trees in this lovely park setting. Family friendly.
For info call/ TEXT 540-280-4321 or on Facebook @Jazz in the Park Concert Series

Shenandoah Valley Art Center presents: Drawing, an Introduction with John Hancock. Experience the challenges and the joys of drawing in this 6 week class. Introducing beginners to the basics with essential incremental steps for drawing confidently from observation (and imagination too). We will explore a small range of drawing materials including graphite pencil, conte, pen and ink, and ink wash as we employ some of the very best traditional and contemporary drawing strategies. Loads of helpful handouts as well as group and personal feedback. (Registration: www.svacart.com or call 540-949-7662, Fee $310, June 20 – August 1, 10:30am – 1:00pm)

The Plains District Memorial Museum will host a talk and book signing by local author William L. Zirk, whose recently published book, The Forgotten People Of Rockingham County, Virginia, tells the story of the early 1900's almshouses established by the county for the poor people of the area.

Bill will speak at 2:30pm about the process of researching, writing, and publishing his book on this little-known aspect of local history.

Oak Grove theater concludes its summer season with "The Outsider": Ned Newley doesn’t even want to be governor. He’s terrified of public speaking; his poll numbers are impressively bad. To his ever-supportive Chief of Staff, Ned seems destined to fail. But political consultant Arthur Vance sees things differently: Ned might be the worst candidate to ever run for office. Unless the public is looking for the worst candidate to ever run for office…. A timely and hilarious comedy that skewers politics and celebrates democracy.

Join us for live theater outdoors under the stars at beautiful Oak Grove Theater; performances begin at 8:45pm sharp, but attendees are welcome to come early and encouraged to bring a picnic and enjoy the grounds. Oak Grove Theater sells tickets for the season - one season ticket purchase allows you to see each show once; tickets for a single performance are not available. Learn more and purchase your season tickets here

We are thrilled to be able to continue our summer live music series thanks to another three-year grant from The Levitt Family Foundation! The free concert series will be taking place in the grassy lot near Turner Pavilion from July 2 – September 2. Learn more at AMPHburg.com.
Soul and funk band Joslyn & The Sweet Compression, led by vocalist Joslyn Hampton, deliver a powerful blend of neo-funk, R&B, and classic soul shaped by influences from Aretha Franklin to Chaka Khan. From Lexington, Kentucky, the group is known for high-energy performances and emotionally rich songwriting that celebrates love, resilience, and the full spectrum of human experience. Come experience a night filled with groove, soul and electrifying live music!
The Levitt AMP Harrisonburg Music Series is supported in part by the Levitt Family Foundation, which partners with changemakers and nonprofits to strengthen the social fabric of communities in America through free, live music in outdoor public spaces. Presenting high-caliber talent and a broad array of music genres and cultural programming, Levitt concerts are welcoming, inclusive destinations where people of all ages and backgrounds come together.
In 2026, the Levitt Family Foundation is supporting over 900 free concerts in 90+ towns and cities across the country, bringing joy to over a million people. In addition to supporting free concerts, the Foundation is dedicated to advancing vibrant music ecosystems through partnerships, field-building initiatives, and research.

The Sperryville Summer Concert Series is back, and runs over five months, May through September. This year’s lineup includes returning and new top local bands appearing on the Sperryville stage in the River District, at 6PM every third Thursday, with rain dates every fourth Thursday, each month.

August 20: For over two decades, Tinsmith has delighted audiences with high-energy Celtic and Appalachian old-time music flavored with touches of blues, funk, and jazz. A three-time invitee to the North Texas Irish Festival, the band has played venues from The Barns at Wolf Trap to the Potomac Celtic Festival.

The concerts are located near the beautiful confluence of the north and south branches of the Thornton River, at the end of River Lane (accessed from Water Street) next to Copper Fox Antiques and Copper Fox Distillery. For those using GPS, the address is 7 River Lane, Sperryville, VA 22740. Check out the rest of the concerts here!

Adagio House is excited to host The Great Valley Baking Challenge: Kids’ SNACKdown! on Sunday, August 23 at 2:00 PM at our brand-new location, The Loft at Liberty Street. Shifting away from a competition format this year, the 2026 SNACKdown is an entirely relaxed, kid-friendly, picnic-style gathering focused on food and community connection.

Guests will enjoy a highly anticipated live culinary demonstration by local favorite Chef Mikey Reisenberg, who will teach us how to roll and prepare kimbap—a traditional, delicious, and easy-to-make-at-home Korean snack. To complete the afternoon, Dayton Catering Co. will be supplying a wonderful menu of picnic-style snacks and hors d'oeuvres for all to share. Join us for a fun-filled afternoon supporting a great cause!

Tickets include:
-Access to the Live Culinary Demo: A front-row seat to watch Chef Mikey Reisenberg demonstrate how to make traditional, easy-to-make-at-home Korean kimbap.
-Picnic-Style Catering: A delicious spread of picnic-style snacks and hors d'oeuvres supplied by Dayton Catering Co.
-One Complimentary Drink: Your choice of beer, wine, or a fun, kid-friendly mocktail.
-Additional Refreshments: Complimentary non-alcoholic beverages available throughout the event.
-Entry to a Beautiful New Venue: Admission into The Loft at Liberty Street for a relaxed, kid-friendly, community-centered afternoon.
-Support for a Great Cause: 100% of your ticket purchase goes directly to the Adagio House compassion fund, supporting individuals with disabilities and their caregivers.

Could you use some intentional rest and relaxation? Are you struggling to stave off anxiety or regulate your nervous system?
The Growing Space invites you to settle in with us for this guided and grounding sound journey.
Come together in a different kind of listening experience where time and the chattering mind can step aside. Take time to pause and rejuvenate yourself with a unique sound journey experience, featuring the sounds of large gongs, bowls, exquisite chimes and more.
Fri. August 14th, 6:30-8:00 PM
Sun. August 23rd, 4:00-5:30 PM
Ages 18+
Seats are available but many listeners enjoy the aesthetic sensory experience of lying down with eyes closed. The invitation is to bring a mat, blankets, pillow, eye mask, wear extra-comfy clothes, etc.
This event is pay what you will, with a suggested contribution of $20. No one will be turned away due to lack of discretionary funds.

TO REGISTER for either date, email mdeatonarts (at) gmail (dot) com
***Space is very limited and pre-registration is required.
The Growing Space is located next to the Dayton Church of the Brethren at:
206 Main. St.
Dayton, VA 22821
Feel free to email with questions.

Multi-instrumentalist and interdisciplinary facilitator Mike Deaton shares expansive soundscapes of intentional vibrations that draw from traditional and personal practices of connection, positive transformation, rest, meditation, and self-healing.
Mike has trained in the following modalities, among others:
-Sound Meditation
-Vocal Self-Care
-Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
-The Circle Way
-Mindful Schools, Levels 1 and 2
-Sound Empowerment
-Dancing Mindfulness
-Music and Wellness
-Expressive Arts Facilitation
-Drum Circle Facilitation