Community Calendar

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.

September 17 – Gold Top County Ramblers: This beloved Sperryville-based band brings their signature “string rock” and bluegrass spirit to close out the season.

Come learn the sport of rugby while getting fit and making great friends. All are welcome. No experience necessary.

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

The Shenandoah Valley Art Center during the month of June, in the Cabell/Arehart Invitational Gallery and newly designated Members’ Building, invites you to be a part of the most anticipated event of the year – the Annual Anniversary Members Judged Show. Awards will be presented, including a special opportunity for one artist to be featured in a solo exhibition in the Members Gallery in 2027. This year’s show will be judged by award winning artist, Karen Rosasco. Join us for the Opening Reception on Friday, June 5 from 5:00 - 8:00 PM. We will be celebrating our 40th anniversary with a festive evening featuring a BBQ, a Silent auction, and more ways to support the Art Center – all with no ticket required. Don’t miss this celebration of your creative community. This will be a laid-back evening with food, good company, and great art! The exhibition will be open to the public June 5 – August 1 , Tuesday – Thursday, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Friday, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., at 126 S. Wayne Ave, Waynesboro, VA 22980.

Join us on Saturday, September 19, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., as we welcome the Piedmont Master Gardeners for the FREE program about planting cool weather crops and extending your garden harvest. Cool weather crops are essential for gardeners aiming to extend their growing season and make the most of early spring and fall. We will delve into the specifics of selecting the right crops, preparing the garden bed, and managing the unique challenges that come with cool weather gardening. We’ll cover key techniques and timing for planting out cool weather crops, ensuring strong starts and robust harvests.

Space is limited. Please register on our website to reserve your place in the class. Registration closes at 5 p.m. September 18 or when the class is full.

The Shenandoah Valley Art Center’s featured exhibit at the 416 Gallery is for two artists, JeJe Moore with Constructed Landscapes and William May with The End is Near. The exhibit brings together two distinct yet complementary explorations of perception, memory, and meaning. Moore’s layered paintings and collages transform experiences of the Blue Ridge Mountains and Chesapeake Bay into Landscapes that feel both familiar and imagined. May’s mixed-media works employ grids, repetition, and talismanic materials to investigate the relationship between the visible and unseen worlds. Together, these exhibitions invite viewers to consider how place, symbol, and material shape our understanding of ourselves and the world around us. The exhibition is open to the public August 1 -29, Tuesday – Thursday, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Friday, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., 416 W. Main Street, Waynesboro, VA 22980.

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)

One of Open Doors' signature events, Food Truck Fest supports safe shelter for the unhoused, compassionate support, and access to services for all. All proceeds from the event – including admission – support our local mission!

Save with discounted pre-sale tickets available August 1–31.

Beginning September 1, standard tickets can be purchased online through the end of the event or at the gate

FREE ADMISSION!

Cooter's Garage Band performs live every Saturday! 1pm-3pm

This is a Weekly Recurring Event
Runs from Jul 4, 2026 to Sep 26, 2026 and happens every:
Saturdays: 1:00pm - 3:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)

FREE ADMISSION!

Bluegrass Concert live every Sunday 2pm-4pm

This event runs from Jul 5, 2026 to Sep 27, 2026 and happens every:
Sundays: 2:00pm - 4:00pm