Community Calendar

Featured Events

Jun 08 Monday
- Classes/Workshops
- Theater
Introduction to Acting

Lee Eshleman Studio Theater

$150

07:00 PM - 09:00 PM, every day through Jun 24, 2026.

This class will provide aspiring actors with the tools they need to smoothly go from first read-through to opening night. Participants will learn proven techniques for analyzing a script and understanding a character’s motivations, and practice essential skills for working with scene partners, making bold choices, and being creative in the rehearsal room. This class is open to anyone who is curious about how to get started in acting, with no experience required. Whether you are keen to get on the stage yourself, or even to understand the process of those you enjoy watching on stage, this class is for you. This class will be entirely practical.

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Jun 11 Thursday
- Classes/Workshops
- Theater
Directing for the Stage

Lee Eshleman Studio Theater

$150

Every week through Jul 02, 2026.
Thursday: 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM

In this class, participants will explore the full scope of the director’s role: from choosing the right play to giving final notes. They will learn the importance of creative problem solving, text analysis, collaboration, running a successful casting session, working with actors in rehearsal, using space as a storytelling tool, and ultimately bringing the imagination to life on stage. This class is intended for both first-time directors and those looking to expand their technique. If you have a curiosity about how to take a play from the page to the stage and how to keep rehearsals progressing toward clear storytelling, this class is for you. No experience required in directing, acting or writing. This class offers a mix of practical application and theoretical discussion.

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Jun 11 Thursday
- Gardening & Outdoors
- Other
Call for Chefs: Jones Gardens Chef Throwdown

Jones Gardens

Every week through Jul 04, 2026.
Thursday: 09:00 AM - 09:00 PM

A farm-to-table experience that will fuel our growth: Chef Throwdown Benefiting Jones Gardens- September 7, 2026 @ 5:30pm (Location TBD)
Jones Gardens invites Virginia chefs to apply for a friendly Farm-to-Table Chef Throwdown, featured as part of a lively, ticketed fundraising dinner celebrating local food, farms, and community.
Each selected chef will be paired with a Virginia farm and challenged to create a dish that highlights the farm’s ingredients and a thoughtful farm-to-table approach. Guests will enjoy the event as both entertainment and dining, tasting inspired dishes while cheering on chef–farm teams.
All proceeds benefit Jones Gardens, and help fuel our operations, particularly a new and exciting venture that will break soon break ground, which will bring more programming and education to the community.
What Chefs Receive
Stipend for participation
Volunteer assistance during prep and service (if needed)
Exposure to a broad, food-loving community audience through our social media and website, as well as potential to be featured in local news broadcastings
Collaboration with a Virginia farm
A fun, high-energy competition for a meaningful cause
Chef Requirements (Seeking 2-3 chefs)
Must apply via the Jones Gardens website
Must Prepare at least one dish that contributes to the full course meal (either an appetizer, entree or desert)
Submit a short video clip showing yourself preparing a dish and explaining your process
Be genuinely passionate about Jones Gardens’ mission and local food systems
Chefs of all backgrounds and culinary styles are encouraged to apply.

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Jun 14 Sunday
- Music
Bluegrass Concert - LIVE

Cooter's Luray

Every week through Jun 28, 2026.
Sunday: 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM

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Jun 08 Monday
The Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival

Asbury United Methodist Church

12:00 PM - 10:00 PM, every day through Jun 14, 2026.

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Jun 08 Monday
- Theater
- Classes/Workshops
Intermediate Acting Class at EMU

Lee Eshleman Studio Theater

$150 per course

Every week through Jun 22, 2026.
Monday: 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM

This class is an opportunity for actors to dig deeper into proven techniques that will strengthen the voice, body, presence, imagination, and instinct. Guided by the work of practitioners such as Sanford Meisner, Cicely Berry, Uta Hagen, and others, participants will work toward developing a reliable toolkit to access deeper connections to their characters, scene partners, objectives, actions, and their own instrument. This class is open to anyone who has some previous experience or training and is interested in deepening their practice, enhancing their skill set, and approaching old acting challenges in new ways. This class will be entirely practical.

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Jun 19 Friday
Red Wing Roots Music Festival 2026

Natural Chimneys Park and Campground

08:00 AM - 11:00 PM, every day through Jun 21, 2026.

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Jun 08 Monday
- Meetings & Conferences
- Other
Alcoholics Anonymous

Online and In-person meetings

07:00 AM - 10:00 PM, every day through Dec 31, 2030.

This is not an event but rather an evergreen PSA request for people who may be interested in attending their first AA meeting. Suggested script:
Maybe when you drink, you keep wanting more.
Maybe drinking has gotten in the way of your dreams, of who you wanted to be.
Maybe drinking stopped being fun. Now it just makes you feel lonely.
People in AA understand. And they say, "Welcome."
You can live a sober life that's happy and free. Find an AA meeting in our area at A A Heart of V A dot org. More than 100 in-person and online meetings each week that can help you stay sober just for today. That's A A Heart of V A dot org.

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Jun 09 Tuesday
- Meetings & Conferences
- Other
Alcoholics Anonymous

Online and In-person meetings

07:00 AM - 10:00 PM, every day through Dec 31, 2030.

This is not an event but rather an evergreen PSA request for people who may be interested in attending their first AA meeting. Suggested script:
Maybe when you drink, you keep wanting more.
Maybe drinking has gotten in the way of your dreams, of who you wanted to be.
Maybe drinking stopped being fun. Now it just makes you feel lonely.
People in AA understand. And they say, "Welcome."
You can live a sober life that's happy and free. Find an AA meeting in our area at A A Heart of V A dot org. More than 100 in-person and online meetings each week that can help you stay sober just for today. That's A A Heart of V A dot org.

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Jun 10 Wednesday
- Meetings & Conferences
- Other
Alcoholics Anonymous

Online and In-person meetings

07:00 AM - 10:00 PM, every day through Dec 31, 2030.

This is not an event but rather an evergreen PSA request for people who may be interested in attending their first AA meeting. Suggested script:
Maybe when you drink, you keep wanting more.
Maybe drinking has gotten in the way of your dreams, of who you wanted to be.
Maybe drinking stopped being fun. Now it just makes you feel lonely.
People in AA understand. And they say, "Welcome."
You can live a sober life that's happy and free. Find an AA meeting in our area at A A Heart of V A dot org. More than 100 in-person and online meetings each week that can help you stay sober just for today. That's A A Heart of V A dot org.

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Jun 11 Thursday
- Meetings & Conferences
- Other
Alcoholics Anonymous

Online and In-person meetings

07:00 AM - 10:00 PM, every day through Dec 31, 2030.

This is not an event but rather an evergreen PSA request for people who may be interested in attending their first AA meeting. Suggested script:
Maybe when you drink, you keep wanting more.
Maybe drinking has gotten in the way of your dreams, of who you wanted to be.
Maybe drinking stopped being fun. Now it just makes you feel lonely.
People in AA understand. And they say, "Welcome."
You can live a sober life that's happy and free. Find an AA meeting in our area at A A Heart of V A dot org. More than 100 in-person and online meetings each week that can help you stay sober just for today. That's A A Heart of V A dot org.

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Jun 12 Friday
- Meetings & Conferences
- Other
Alcoholics Anonymous

Online and In-person meetings

07:00 AM - 10:00 PM, every day through Dec 31, 2030.

This is not an event but rather an evergreen PSA request for people who may be interested in attending their first AA meeting. Suggested script:
Maybe when you drink, you keep wanting more.
Maybe drinking has gotten in the way of your dreams, of who you wanted to be.
Maybe drinking stopped being fun. Now it just makes you feel lonely.
People in AA understand. And they say, "Welcome."
You can live a sober life that's happy and free. Find an AA meeting in our area at A A Heart of V A dot org. More than 100 in-person and online meetings each week that can help you stay sober just for today. That's A A Heart of V A dot org.

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Jun 13 Saturday
- Meetings & Conferences
- Other
Alcoholics Anonymous

Online and In-person meetings

07:00 AM - 10:00 PM, every day through Dec 31, 2030.

This is not an event but rather an evergreen PSA request for people who may be interested in attending their first AA meeting. Suggested script:
Maybe when you drink, you keep wanting more.
Maybe drinking has gotten in the way of your dreams, of who you wanted to be.
Maybe drinking stopped being fun. Now it just makes you feel lonely.
People in AA understand. And they say, "Welcome."
You can live a sober life that's happy and free. Find an AA meeting in our area at A A Heart of V A dot org. More than 100 in-person and online meetings each week that can help you stay sober just for today. That's A A Heart of V A dot org.

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Jun 14 Sunday
- Meetings & Conferences
- Other
Alcoholics Anonymous

Online and In-person meetings

07:00 AM - 10:00 PM, every day through Dec 31, 2030.

This is not an event but rather an evergreen PSA request for people who may be interested in attending their first AA meeting. Suggested script:
Maybe when you drink, you keep wanting more.
Maybe drinking has gotten in the way of your dreams, of who you wanted to be.
Maybe drinking stopped being fun. Now it just makes you feel lonely.
People in AA understand. And they say, "Welcome."
You can live a sober life that's happy and free. Find an AA meeting in our area at A A Heart of V A dot org. More than 100 in-person and online meetings each week that can help you stay sober just for today. That's A A Heart of V A dot org.

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Jun 15 Monday
- Meetings & Conferences
- Other
Alcoholics Anonymous

Online and In-person meetings

07:00 AM - 10:00 PM, every day through Dec 31, 2030.

This is not an event but rather an evergreen PSA request for people who may be interested in attending their first AA meeting. Suggested script:
Maybe when you drink, you keep wanting more.
Maybe drinking has gotten in the way of your dreams, of who you wanted to be.
Maybe drinking stopped being fun. Now it just makes you feel lonely.
People in AA understand. And they say, "Welcome."
You can live a sober life that's happy and free. Find an AA meeting in our area at A A Heart of V A dot org. More than 100 in-person and online meetings each week that can help you stay sober just for today. That's A A Heart of V A dot org.

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Jun 16 Tuesday
- Meetings & Conferences
- Other
Alcoholics Anonymous

Online and In-person meetings

07:00 AM - 10:00 PM, every day through Dec 31, 2030.

This is not an event but rather an evergreen PSA request for people who may be interested in attending their first AA meeting. Suggested script:
Maybe when you drink, you keep wanting more.
Maybe drinking has gotten in the way of your dreams, of who you wanted to be.
Maybe drinking stopped being fun. Now it just makes you feel lonely.
People in AA understand. And they say, "Welcome."
You can live a sober life that's happy and free. Find an AA meeting in our area at A A Heart of V A dot org. More than 100 in-person and online meetings each week that can help you stay sober just for today. That's A A Heart of V A dot org.

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Jun 17 Wednesday
- Meetings & Conferences
- Other
Alcoholics Anonymous

Online and In-person meetings

07:00 AM - 10:00 PM, every day through Dec 31, 2030.

This is not an event but rather an evergreen PSA request for people who may be interested in attending their first AA meeting. Suggested script:
Maybe when you drink, you keep wanting more.
Maybe drinking has gotten in the way of your dreams, of who you wanted to be.
Maybe drinking stopped being fun. Now it just makes you feel lonely.
People in AA understand. And they say, "Welcome."
You can live a sober life that's happy and free. Find an AA meeting in our area at A A Heart of V A dot org. More than 100 in-person and online meetings each week that can help you stay sober just for today. That's A A Heart of V A dot org.

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