22 thursday

Film: “George Washington Slept Here,” Library of Congress Packard Theater, 19053 Mt. Pony Road, Culpeper. (Warner Bros., 1942) 7:30 p.m. Free. 540/827-1079, ext. 79994.

William B. Crawley Great Lives Lecture Series: Stan Lee: Spider-Man and Marvel Comics, UMW Dodd Auditorium. With speaker Bob Batchelor, author of “Stan Lee: A Life.” 7:30 p.m., doors open at 6:30 p.m. Free. umw.edu/greatlives.

“Jersey Boys,” Riverside Center for the Performing Arts, 95 Riverside Parkway. 7:30 p.m. Meal served at 5:30 p.m. $55–$82 plus processing fee. Through March 24. 540/370-4300; riversidedt.com.

“True West,” UMW Theatre, 1301 College Ave. 7:30 p.m. Through Feb. 25. $23–$28. 540/654-1111; fredtix.com.

“Lunch & Learn: African American Women in Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania and Stafford History,” online. Rooted in historical documentation, oral histories and archival research, presentation celebrates Black women’s essential contributions to the past, present and future of our shared community. Presented by Dr. Gaila Sims, Curator of African American History and Special Projects at the Fredericksburg Area Museum. Noon-1 p.m. at facebook.com/crrlnews; no Facebook account needed. Free.

Film: “North by Northwest,” Library of Congress Packard Theater, 19053 Mt. Pony Road, Culpeper. (MGM, 1959) 7:30 p.m. Free. 540/827-1079, ext. 79994.

Fredericksburg Theatre Ensemble: “A Streetcar Named Desire,” Allstate Community Theater, 810 Caroline St., fourth floor. 8 p.m. $20. Through Feb. 24. fredericksburgtheatre.org.

“Almost, Maine,” Westmoreland Players Theatre, 16217 Richmond Road, Callao. 7:30 p.m. Through Feb. 25. 804/529-9345; westmorelandplayers.org.

“Jersey Boys,” Riverside Center for the Performing Arts. See Feb. 22 listing.

“True West,” UMW Theatre. See Feb. 22 listing.

24 saturday

“African Americans and the Arts—Emphasizing Our Gospel Music and its History,” King George Middle School, 8246 Dahlgren Road. Community concert directed by Minister Keith Armstead. 4 p.m., with social hour at 3 p.m. with appetizers and vendor sales. $20 adults, $10 students ages 13–18, free for ages 12 and under. Presented by King George Branch of NAACP. Fundraiser for the branch providing local, state and national support, as well as scholarships for graduating King George High School seniors. For tickets, call 540/735-4138 or 540/604-0595.

“Celebrate Black Excellence: A Community Affair,” North Stafford High School, 839 Garrisonville Road. Marketplace featuring locally Black-owned businesses, along with local and nonprofit organizations; demonstrations; performances; and speakers from local community and schools. 2-4 p.m. $5 in advance or at the door; proceeds benefiting the Black Student Union.

Annual Step Show, UMW, George Washington Hall’s Dodd Auditorium. 7 p.m. $10. 540/654-1044; students.umw.edu/multicultural.

Brisben Center Gala, The Silk Mill, 1707 Princess Anne St. Features historical skit, live and silent auctions, Motown music, and a rousing show tune by local students. 6–8:30 p.m. $150. Purchase tickets at eventbrite.com/e/brisben-center-35th-anniversary-celebration-tickets-774596638397. 540/295-0001.

Culpeper Downtown Carnival. Live music, street performers, New Orleans fare and activities, face painting, masks and beads. culpeperdowntown.com/events/downtown-carnival.

Spaghetti dinner fundraiser, Bethel Baptist Church, 1193 White Oak Road. Food, a silent auction and music by Jeff Stone and the Virginia Gospel Singers. 5–7 p.m. $10 per person; kids 5 and younger are free. Funds are being raised for a heart transplant. To purchase tickets, call Minnie Lightner at 540/842-0501; or David Carpenter at 540/903-7758.

Fredericksburg Theatre Ensemble: “A Streetcar Named Desire,” Allstate Community Theater. 2 and 8 p.m. See Feb. 23 listing.

“Almost, Maine,” Westmoreland Players Theatre. 7:30 p.m. See Feb. 23 listing.

“Jersey Boys,” Riverside Center for the Performing Arts. See Feb. 22 listing.

“True West,” UMW Theatre. See Feb. 22 listing.

She Said Yes Wedding Expo, Fredericksburg Convention Center, 2371 Carl D. Silver Parkway. fredericksburgconventioncenter.com.

Souper Sundays, Ingleside Vineyards, 5872 Leedstown Road, Oak Grove. Soup by Lala’s Kitchen and music by Brad Pugh. Noon–4 p.m. $15 plus tax. Advance tickets at inglesidevineyards.com/events/category/at-the-winery.

“Almost, Maine,” Westmoreland Players Theatre. 3 p.m. See Feb. 23 listing.

“Jersey Boys,” Riverside Center for the Performing Arts. 3 p.m. Meal served at 1 p.m. See Feb. 22 listing.

“True West,” UMW Theatre. 2 p.m. See Feb. 22 listing.

27 tuesday

William B. Crawley Great Lives Lecture Series: Martin Luther King Jr., UMW Dodd Auditorium. With speaker Jonathan Eig, author of “King: A Life.” 7:30 p.m., doors open at 6:30 p.m. Free. umw.edu/greatlives.

28 wednesday

“Jersey Boys,” Riverside Center for the Performing Arts. 1:30 p.m. Meal served at 11:30 a.m. See Feb. 22 listing.

29 thursday

Film: “Hallelujah,” Library of Congress Packard Theater, 19053 Mt. Pony Road, Culpeper. (MGM, 1929) 7:30 p.m. Free. 540/827-1079, ext. 79994.

William B. Crawley Great Lives Lecture Series: Rosemary Kennedy, UMW Dodd Auditorium. With speaker Kate Clifford Larson, author of “Rosemary: The Hidden Kennedy Daughter.” 7:30 p.m., doors open at 6:30 p.m. Free. umw.edu/greatlives.

Women’s History Month Lecture, UMW, Cedric Rucker University Center, Chandler Ballroom B. York College of Pennsylvania Assistant Professor of History Dr. Jacqueline Beatty, author of “IN DEPENDENCE: Women and the Patriarchal State in Revolutionary America,” will illustrate the everyday lives of women in the era of the American Revolution who asserted their status as dependents, demanding the protections owed to them as the assumed subordinates of men. 6:30 p.m. Free. Presented by James Monroe Museum and Mary Washington House.

Chaparral Middle School String Orchestra, National Museum of the Marine Corps, 1775 Semper Fidelis Way, Triangle. 2–3 p.m. Free. 877/653-1775; usmcmuseum.com.

The Suits, Eastern View High School, 16332 Cyclone Way, Culpeper. Vocal quartet sings hits from the ‘50s to the ‘80s. 7:30 p.m. $25 adults, $5 students. stagealive.org.

“Jersey Boys,” Riverside Center for the Performing Arts. See Feb. 22 listing.

Local roundup

Days and hours of operation may vary.

810 Weekend Gallery: New works by Beverley Coates (watercolors), Robyn Ryan (acrylics) and Lynn Abbott (acrylics and oils). 540/371-4099.

ARTFactory: “Pathways & Precipices: An Artist’s Return to Awe and Wonder,” featuring works by Robyn Ryan. March 21–April 28, with artist reception April 6, 6-8 p.m.; artist talk April 13, 2-4 p.m.; artist demonstration April 20, 2-4 p.m. virginiaartfactory.org.

Art First Gallery: “All Those Years,” 32nd anniversary celebration of the gallery’s founding, through Feb. 25. Acrylic, assemblage, collage, drawing, oil, photography, printmaking, textiles, three-dimensional objects such as jewelry and sculpture, and watercolor. artfirstgallery.com.

Artful Dimensions Gallery: “Collaboration: Artists Working Together,” through Feb. 25. Members were assigned partners and collaborated to create a piece, incorporating their chosen medium. “Square Plate III,” annual fundraising event to benefit the Lisa Pitts Eley Cancer Foundation, Feb. 27-March 31. First Friday reception March 1, from 6-9 p.m. artfuldimensionsgallery.com.

Artists’ Alliance at Jarrett Thor Fine Arts: “Artists’ Choice” exhibit, through March 3. AA members will display an array of painting, sculpture, photography, encaustics, ceramics, jewelry, and wood furniture. artgallerycolonialbeach.com.

Beach Paws Boutique: Portrait gallery of pet owners’ favorite photos and hand-painted art work.

Brush Strokes Gallery: “Love is in the Air” all-member exhibit, through Feb. 25. Hand-crafted jewelry, unique glass art, charcoal drawings, pastels, photography, paintings in oils, watercolors, acrylics, metal sculpture and mixed-media. brushstrokesfredericksburg.com.

Canal Quarter Arts: February guest artist Joe Fiorello.

Central Rappahannock Regional Library: “Uniquely Stafford Art Show,” through March 15 at Porter Branch. librarypoint.org/uniquely-stafford.

Chany’s: Works by Jessica Lucas Jewell.

CoBe Workspaces: Works by Kathleen Falcone, Ronda Rotz, Barbara Anthony and Christiane Sanford.

Coldwell Banker Elite: Works by Colonial Beach Artists’ Guild artists, who have also installed LOVE signs throughout Colonial Beach.

Colonial Beach Chamber of Commerce: “Pebble Art” by Kathleen Moran.

Darbytown Art Studio: February guest artist Annie Harpe, self-taught fiber artist. facebook.com/DarbytownArt.

Dockside Realty: Works by Jen Galvin, Laurel Koons, Kit Paulsen, Cathy Smith and Dawn Whitmore.

Fredericksburg Area Museum: “STEM Trailblazers Dr. Gladys and Ira West,” through April. famva.org.

Fredericksburg Center for the Creative Arts: Frederick Gallery: “All Photography” national juried exhibit. Members Gallery: Zee Berrios. Through February. fccagallery.org.

Gari Melchers Home & Studio: “Toulouse-Lautrec and Ukiyo-e Prints from the Melchers’ Collection,” through April 30. garimelchers.org.

Hawthorn Mercantile: Local artists and makers, and Finklepotts Fairy Hair.

Jamestown Settlement: 2024 Black Artist Showcase, featuring 22 Virginia-based artists presenting more than 30 original interpretations and reflections of family, faith, music and social justice. Feb. 1-29. jyfmuseums.org.

LibertyTown Arts Workshop: “PINK,” a national juried exhibition, through February. Works by local artists. libertytownarts.com.

Library of Virginia: “Indigenous Perspectives,” a multimedia exhibition that explores voices and experiences of Virginia’s tribal communities, as well as related items from the Library’s collections. Through Aug. 17. lva.virginia.gov.

Mary Washington Hospital: New works by local artists will be on display in the Main Floor hallway gallery. Featured artist: Robyn Ryan, through March 24; Suzi Bevan, through June. A percentage of each sale is donated to cancer care. Art may be purchased through the gift shop.

Mason School of Art: “Faces of Resilience” at Mason Exhibitions Arlington, through March 30; “DISRUPT AND RESIST” at Gillespie Gallery on the Fairfax campus, through March 30. art.gmu.edu.

Meyer Fine Art (new gallery): “Robert Duncanson and His Southern Travels,” works by Black 19th-century landscape artist. meyerfineart.gallery.

National Building Museum: “Building Stories,” an immersive exploration into the world of architecture, engineering, construction and design through hands-on activities, media installations, sketching and reading. nbm.org.

National Museum of the Marine Corps: “Go to War … Do Art,” 80 years of the Marine Corps Combat Art Program features 80 works on paper by 29 combat artists, through Aug. 9. usmcmuseum.com.

Ponshop Studio and Gallery: Fine art, ceramics and handmade jewelry and accessories. ponshopstudio.com.

Port Royal Museum of American History: New additions to White House China collection. Open every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free; donations appreciated. 804/370-5285.

Riverboat on the Potomac: Works by local artists on display on first floor and Potomac Room.

Sophia Street Studios: “A Moment in Time,” featuring a collection of plein air paintings from around the country by Catherine Hillis.

St. Mary’s Parish Hall: Colonial Beach: Works by Susan Goff, Angela Calos, Barbara Anthony, Joyce Reid, Linda Wright and Renee Sessions.

UMW Galleries: duPont Gallery: “Origins: Taylor Anton White,” Feb. 1–March 24, with gallery talk Feb. 22 at 5 p.m. Ridderhoff Martin Gallery: “Elemental,” Feb. 1–March 24, with gallery talk March 19 at 5 p.m. umwgalleries.org.

Virginia Museum of Fine Arts: “Dawoud Bey: Elegy,” through Feb. 25; “Willie Anne Wright: Artist and Alchemist,” through April 28; “Theaster Gates: Wonder Working Power” through Jan. 1; “Samurai Armor from the Collection of Ann & Gabriel Barbier–Mueller,” April 20 to Aug. 4. vmfa.museum.

6 Bears and a Goat Brewing Co.: Whiskey Tango-6 Band benefit concert, March 8 from 7–9:30 p.m. Proceeds benefit the Hurst family, who lost their belongings in a December fire.

Atlas Performing Arts Center: Semilla Cultural: La Cosecha: 10 Years, with bomba songs, dancing and drumming. Feb. 25 at 6 p.m. atlasarts.org/events/semilla/

The Birchmere: Corey Smith Band with Jeb Gipson, Feb. 22; DEVOTION: An Earth Wind & Fire Experience, Feb. 24; Daryl Davis, Feb. 25; Sara Evans, Feb. 28; Drew Lynch, March 1; Mother’s Finest, March 3; The Celtic Tenors, March 6; Syleena Johnson, March 7; EAGLEMANIA – The World’s Greatest EAGLES Tribute Band, March 8; Avery*Sunshine, March 9; Tom Rush with Matt Nakoa & Cheryl Wheeler, March 16. birchmere.com.

The Carlyle Room: “A Tribute to the Music of Phyllis Hyman,” Feb. 23. brencore.com.

Dominion Energy Center: Tchaikovsky’s First Concerto, with the Richmond Symphony, Feb. 24-25; KANSAS: 50th Anniversary Tour — Another Fork in the Road, March 1; Diana Krall, March 3; LEDISI: The Good Life Tour, with special guest Raheem DeVaughn, March 19. dominionenergycenter.com.

GMU Center for the Arts: Mnozil Brass, Feb. 25; Keyboard Conversations with Jeffrey Siegel: Chopin and Liszt, March 3. cfa.gmu.edu.

Groove Music Hall: “A Tribute to the Music of Earth, Wind and Fire,” featuring The BRENCORE ALLSTARS. March 9. brencore.com.

The Heist: One Night Only, an intimate night of song and story, March 14, 6–9 p.m.; Griefcat, March 21. theheistbg.com.

Hylton Performing Arts Center: American Roots Series: Tray Wellington Band, Feb. 24; National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine, Feb. 25. hyltoncenter.org.

The Kennedy Center: National Symphony Orchestra: NSO Europe Tour, Feb. 16–28; “Classics in Concert: Timeless Favorites,” March 7–9. kennedy-center.org.

MGM National Harbor: Joe Bonamassa, Feb. 24; An Evening with Gregory Porter, Feb. 25; ONEUS, March 26. mgmnationalharbor.com.

Modlin Center for the Arts: Choeur Du Roi, King of Hearts, with special guests Block Crew, Feb. 24; Elizabeth Morgan piano concert, Feb. 25; Zuill Bailey, cello, Feb. 28; Doris Wylee–Becker, piano, March 3; Richmond Piano Trio, March 4. modlin.richmond.edu.

Altria Theater: “To Kill a Mockingbird,” Feb. 27 through March 3. Recommended for ages 12 and up. $41.50 and up. altriatheater.com.

Arena Stage: Kogod Cradle: “Mind Play,” Jan. 19–March 3; Fichandler Stage: “Tempestuous Elements,” Feb. 16–March 17. arenastage.org.

Dominion Energy Center: Virginia Opera: “Madama Butterfly,” March 22-24. dominionenergycenter.com.

Folger Theatre: “Where We Belong,” solo show featuring Mohegan theater-maker Madeline Sayet, Feb. 15–March 10. folger.edu.

Fredericksburg Theatre Ensemble: “A Streetcar Named Desire,” Feb. 23–24 at Allstate Community Theater. $20. fredericksburgtheatre.org.

GMU Center for the Arts: Virginia Opera: “Madama Butterfly,” March 16-17. cfa.gmu.edu.

The Kennedy Center: Opera House: “Company,” March 12–31. Family Theater: “Through the Sunken Lands,” March 2–17. Theater Lab: “Shear Madness,” through Sept. 29. kennedy-center.org.

Olney Theatre: “Ken Ludwig’s Lend Me a Soprano,” a gender-swapped adaptation of the comedy. Feb. 7–March 10. olneytheatre.org.

The Paramount Theater: World Ballet Series: “Swan Lake,” Feb. 22. $40–$90. 434-979-1333; theparamount.net/event/wbs-swan-lake.

Riverside Center for the Performing Arts: “Jersey Boys,” through March 24. $70–$82 dinner and show; $55–$65 show only. 540/370-4300; riversidedt.com.

Shakespeare Theatre Company: “The Lehman Trilogy,” Feb. 22–March 24 in Harman Hall. shakespearetheatre.org.

Signature Theatre: Max Theatre: “Private Jones,” Feb. 6–March 10; Ark Theatre: “Penelope,” March 5–April 21. sigtheatre.org.

UMW Theatre: “True West,” Feb. 14–25. $28 standard; $23 for students, seniors, alumni and military; $5 with UMW or GCC ID. 540/654-1111; fredtix.com.

Virginia Rep: “Satchmo at the Waldorf,” March 1–April 7 at the November Theatre. va-rep.org.

Westmoreland Players Theatre: “Almost, Maine,” Feb. 9–25. 804/529-9345; westmorelandplayers.org.

Capital One Hall: Omnium Circus: I’m Possible, Feb. 25 at 2 p.m. $39 and up. CapitalOneHall.com, OmniumCircus.org.

CYT Fredericksburg: “Disney’s Descendants: The Musical,” March 1–3 and March 8–10 at Fredericksburg Academy. $18 in advance, $20 at the door; $15 groups (ticket minimum 10). cytfredericksburg.org.

Dominion Energy Center: “Peter and the Wolf,” presented by the Richmond Symphony, March 2 at 3 p.m.; “Alice in Wonderland,” presented by SOUL Aerial & Performing Arts Center, March 7-9. dominionenergycenter.com.

Gari Melchers Home & Studio: Preschool Palette classes nurtures child’s inner artist through engaging books, garden walks and colorful process-based sensory and art explorations. Themes change monthly. Open daily with family-friendly, interactive tours, scavenger hunts and sketching bags. 540/654-1015; garimelchers.org.

GMU Center for the Arts: The Peking Acrobats, March 10. cfa.gmu.edu.

Hylton Performing Arts Center: “Giraffes Can’t Dance,” Feb. 24 at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. hyltoncenter.org.

Science Museum of Virginia: “Discover Steampunk,” interactive exhibit featuring stories of 19th-century visionaries who dreamed of what life would be like today. Through Aug. 18. Included with Science Museum admission. Event: Science on Tap: STEMpunk, adults-only event March 21. smv.org.

Virginia Rep: “Chasing George Washington: A White House Adventure,” Feb. 9–March 3 at Jessie Bogese Theatre. Most appreciated by ages 7–13. va-rep.org.

Bingo, American Legion Post 320, 8456 Brock Road, Spotsylvania. Games start at 6:30 p.m. Thursdays; doors open at 5 p.m. Food available for purchase. Proceeds benefit veterans, their families and the community. 540/548-8069.

Bingo, St. Michael High School, 6301 Campus Drive, Spotsylvania. Games start at 6:30 p.m. Thursdays and Saturdays. Doors open 1.5 hours prior. 540/907-9736; facebook.com/saintmichaelbingo.

Busch Gardens: Mardi Gras, featuring jazzy music, classic Cajun flavors, and fan favorite shows. Jan. 26–March 3. buschgardenswilliamsburg.com.

Culpeper Regional Airport: The Capital Wing of the Commemorative Air Force will offer docent-led tours of its WWII warbird hangar Saturdays through April 27. Tours offered 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. $10 per person or $30 for a family; parking is free. Reservations for large groups may be made at capitalwingwarbirdrides.org.

Curitiba Art Café: Latin Dance Night with Elle Jay, every third Friday of the month from 6–9 p.m. Free Latin dance lesson followed by open dancing.

D.C. Independent Film Forum: Feb. 21–25 at various theaters throughout Washington. Features more than 70 independent feature films, documentaries, shorts and animated films. Screenings will be followed by question-and-answer sessions with the filmmakers, cast, crew and other experts. Tickets and event passes are available for $45 to $105 via Eventbrite.

GMU: GAMEmason 2024 gaming convention, featuring guest speakers; educational sessions; free arcade play; tabletop and console gaming; Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality demonstrations; an artist alley featuring work by Mason students and featured artists; vendors and businesses from across the game industry; and more. Feb. 23–24 from 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. $20 for Friday day pass, $15 for Saturday day pass. Must be at least 16 years old; attendees aged 16 or 17 must be accompanied by an adult. Free for GMU students and faculty/staff. si.gmu.edu/gamemason.

Huntley Day Celebration: Rescheduled for March 30. Driving procession along Huntley’s performance venues in downtown Fredericksburg from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., then a family-style pep rally at the home of the FredNats from 12:30–2:30 p.m. All free vouchers claimed last month; those who can’t attend are asked to release them back to Eventbrite for others. Parking is free, and attendees are encouraged to arrive early and walk to the stadium. Gates open for voucher holders at 11:30 a.m. All activities are outside and will be held rain or shine. FXBG.com/Huntley.

The Kennedy Center: REACH to FOREST explores the symbiotic relationship between forests and the human world with free programs, films, art installations, conversations and more. Feb. 20–March 3. Highlights include “Celebrating Jane Goodall” exhibit, Feb. 20–March 3; “Indigenous Benches of Brazil” exhibit, Feb. 20–March 3; Théâtre de la Dame de Coeur: “Acupunk,” Feb. 22–25; Environmental Book Fair, March 2; Family Youth Days, Feb. 25 and March 3. kennedy-center.org.

Library of Virginia: Preview screening of the documentary “Current: A Descendant’s Journey for Truth,” Feb. 23 from 2–4 p.m. Followed by a discussion with producer Pam Smith, director Loria King and other members of the film’s team. Free. Registration required at lva-virginia.libcal.com/event/11899342.

Pickers Supply: Salsa Dance, 6–7 p.m. Sunday. $20 per class, or $120 for all seven. No partner required. 540/847-4581; [email protected]. Swing Dance, beginner lesson at 7:30 p.m. Saturdays; dancing 8–11 p.m. No partner or previous dance experience required. $10 per person. 540/847-4581; DanceFXBG.com.

Railroad Museum and Rail Excursion: Museum is open 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays. Visitors planning on riding the train should arrive by 10:30 a.m. Train rides conducted weather permitting. Free; donations accepted to support operations. 11700 Main St., Fredericksburg. 301/653-7983; rrmuseum.org.

The Silk Mill: The Downtown Dolls presents “ShamRockabilly Swing,” a 1950s-style charity event including cocktail hour, a cash bar, live music by The Silver Tones and Silver Belles, swing dance lessons by DanceFXBG, an Irish-themed dinner, and silent auction. March 17 from 4-8 p.m. Benefits The Lisa Pitts Eley Cancer Foundation. Dinner ticket sales end March 3; after this date, “dance only” tickets will be available. For ticket purchases, sponsorships or donations, contact Heather Ablondi at [email protected] or 443/864-7945. Tickets can be purchased at downtowndollsfxbg.com.

Stratford Hall: Wine Thyme Spring Festival, featuring locally crafted food and beverages, live music, artisan vendors, and Colonial history. May 11. $20 early bird; $30 day of event; children ages 6-12 $10; 5 and under free. stratfordhall.org.

UMW: William B. Crawley Great Lives Lecture Series, 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays through March in George Washington Hall’s Dodd Auditorium. Free admission. umw.edu/greatlives.