2 thursday

WHM Speaker Series: “How Modern Technologies Can Bring Us Within Walking Distance of History,” Fredericksburg Branch Library theater room, 1201 Caroline St. With Jenna Edwards. 10 a.m. Free. washingtonheritagemuseums.org.

Film: “Desiree,” Library of Congress Packard Theater, 19053 Mt. Pony Road, Culpeper. (20th Century-Fox, 1954) 7:30 p.m. Free. 540/827-1079, ext. 79994.

Live Music at the Co-op: David Cox, 320 Emancipation Highway. 6–7:30 p.m. fredericksburgfood.coop/events.

“The Bridges of Madison County,” Riverside Center for the Performing Arts, 95 Riverside Parkway. 7:30 p.m. Dinner served at 5 p.m. $55–$75 plus processing fee. Through Nov. 12. 540/370-4300; riversidedt.com.

“Roald Dahl’s Matilda, the Musical,” UMW Theatre, 1301 College Ave. 7:30 p.m. $28–$33. 540/654-1111; fredtix.com.

Bingo, American Legion Post 320, 8456 Brock Road, Spotsylvania. Doors open at 5 p.m.; games start at 6:30 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. Doors open 1.5 hours prior. 540/907-9736; facebook.com/saintmichaelbingo.

Film: “Danton,” Library of Congress Packard Theater, 19053 Mt. Pony Road, Culpeper. (Gaumont, 1983) 7:30 p.m. Free. 540/827-1079, ext. 79994.

Author event: Jody Hobbs Hesler, Revalation Vineyards, 2710 Hebron Valley Road, Madison. Hesler reads from and signs her new short story collection, “What Makes You Think You’re Supposed To Feel Better.” 5 p.m. Arrive early and enjoy a glass of wine. Books available for purchase. Free. 21-plus.

“An Evening Under the Stars,” Riverside Center for the Performing Arts, 95 Riverside Parkway. Live music, special guest performances, silent auctions, hors d’oeuvres, two drink tickets and more. 7–10 p.m. $75 per person; $125 per couple. 540/370-4300; riversidedt.com.

“The Bridges of Madison County,” Riverside Center for the Performing Arts. See Nov. 2 listing.

“Roald Dahl’s Matilda, the Musical,” UMW Theatre. See Nov. 2 listing.

Purse Bingo, Lee Hill Community Center, 1 HCC Drive. With auction and raffle. 5–9 p.m. $40. Dinner and concessions available for purchase. Fundraiser benefits FailSafe-ERA. failsafe-era.org/events.

4 saturday

Animal Rescue Festival, Hurkamp Park, Prince Edward St. Music, vendors, beer and wine garden, and adoptable animals. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Walk for the Animals at 9:30 a.m. fredspca.org/events.

Night in Washington’s Day, Kenmore, 1201 Washington Ave. 18th century music, dining, dancing and drinking. 7–9:30 p.m. $15 adults; $7 students ages 6-17; children 5 and younger are free. Timed entry tickets must be purchased in advance. 540/370-0732; [email protected]; kenmore.org.

Fall Family Fun Day, Stratford Hall, 483 Great House Road. Pumpkin painting, face painting, corn husk doll craft, Colonial games, wagon rides, pumpkin patch photo area, and more. Explore the Great House with the new children’s audio tour: “Who Lived at Stratford? Junior.” 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. $5; children 5 and under free. Tickets at stratfordhall.org.

Ham & Turkey Dinner, Hopewell United Methodist Church, 23557 Lignum Road, Lignum. Menu includes ham, turkey, stuffing, gravy, corn pudding, green beans, mashed potatoes, baked apples, hot rolls, beverages and desserts. 5–7 p.m. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. $15 for adults and $8 for children ages 5 to 12. 540/399-1843.

Barbecue chicken dinner, Olivet Methodist Church, 7664 Stubbs Bridge Road. 4–6 p.m. Eat in or carry out. 540/840-9982.

Southern Steel, 6501 Dominion Raceway, Woodford. 8 p.m. $25–$40 plus fees. thegroovemusichall.com.

Jazz4Justice, George Washington Hall, Dodd Auditorium. 7:30 p.m. $5–$10. Proceeds benefit Legal Aid Works and UMW Jazz Ensemble scholarships. legalaidworks.org/Jazz4Justice.

“Nine,” Reed Theater, Fredericksburg Academy, 10800 Academy Drive. Company 360 Dance Theatre. 7–9 p.m. $20. companythreesixty.org/tickets.

“Rabbit Hole,” Colonial Beach Playhouse, 108 Hawthorn St., Colonial Beach. 8 p.m. $18–$20. Through Nov. 19. 804/214-0517; cbplayhouse.org.

“The Bridges of Madison County,” Riverside Center for the Performing Arts. See Nov. 2 listing.

“Roald Dahl’s Matilda, the Musical,” UMW Theatre. See Nov. 2 listing.

Bingo, St. Michael High School. Games start at 5 p.m. See Nov. 2 listing.

American Battlefield Trust Generations Revolutionary Event, Ferry Farm, 268 Kings Highway. Learn to march, toss tea toward Boston Harbor, sign with a quill pen, wear a tricorn hat, listen to Revolutionary music and re-discover details about the road to Revolution and George Washington’s life and leadership. 1–5 p.m.; program and activities 2–4 p.m. Free to all who come with someone of another generation. Registration required. Wear appropriate footwear and be prepared for inclement weather. kenmore.org/events.

“Nine,” Reed Theater. 3–5 p.m. See Nov. 4 listing.

“The Bridges of Madison County,” Riverside Center for the Performing Arts. 3 p.m. Dinner served at 1 p.m. See Nov. 2 listing.

“Rabbit Hole,” Colonial Beach Playhouse. 3 p.m. See Nov. 4 listing.

“Roald Dahl’s Matilda, the Musical,” UMW Theatre. 2 p.m. AfterWords post-performance discussion. See Nov. 2 listing.

First Tuesday Trivia, 137 Caroline St., Orange. 7–10 p.m. $10 per person; $5 beer and house wine. 540/672-1776; jamesmadisonmuseum.net/events.

8 wednesday

“Language is Life,” Library of Congress Packard Theater, 19053 Mt. Pony Road, Culpeper. Special recorded sound event celebrates the beauty and power of Native languages and the inspirational people saving them. Panel discussion follows. (PBS, 2023) 7:30 p.m. Free. 540/827-1079, ext. 79994.

“The Bridges of Madison County,” Riverside Center for the Performing Arts, 95 Riverside Parkway. 1:30 p.m. Dinner served at 11:30 a.m. See Nov. 2 listing.

9 thursday

James Farmer Multicultural Center’s Native American Cultural Celebration, Chandler Ballroom A&B, Cedric Rucker University Center, 1301 College Ave. Presentation on the history and culture of American Indian tribes in the area by Victoria Ferguson, member of the Monacan Indian Nation of Virginia. 7 p.m. Free. 540/654-1044; students.umw.edu/multicultural/programs/native-american-cultural-celebration.

Film: “A Tale of Two Cities,” Library of Congress Packard Theater, 19053 Mt. Pony Road, Culpeper. (MGM, 1935) 7:30 p.m. Free. 540/827-1079, ext. 79994.

The Fabulous Thunderbirds, 6501 Dominion Raceway, Woodford. 8 p.m. $27–$70 plus fees. thegroovemusichall.com.

“The Bridges of Madison County,” Riverside Center for the Performing Arts. See Nov. 2 listing.

“Roald Dahl’s Matilda, the Musical,” UMW Theatre. See Nov. 2 listing.

Bingo, American Legion Post 320. See Nov. 2 listing.

Bingo, St. Michael High School. See Nov. 2 listing.

Local roundup

Days and hours of operation may vary. Check website before visiting venue and view COVID-19 safety procedures.

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

Art First Gallery: “Beautiful Places,” featuring realistic paintings by Judy Green and pop art by Wayne Russell. Nov. 2-26. First Friday reception 6-9 p.m. Acrylic, assemblage, collage, drawing, oil, photography, printmaking, textiles, three-dimensional objects such as jewelry and sculpture, and watercolor. artfirstgallery.com.

Artful Dimensions Gallery: “Fredericksburg Ornaments Reimagined” by Christine Lush-Rodriguez. Through Nov. 26. First Friday reception 6-9 p.m. artfuldimensionsgallery.com.

Artists’ Alliance at Jarrett Thor Fine Arts: “Juxtapositions,” works by encaustic artist Caroline Goodridge. Through Nov. 5. AA members’ works include painting, photography, pottery, sculpture, jewelry and wood furniture. artgallerycolonialbeach.com.

Beach Paws Boutique: Works by local Colonial Beach students.

Brush Strokes Gallery: All-member exhibit, plus “Deck the Halls” display. Through Nov. 26. First Friday opening reception 5-9 p.m. 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: Featured artist: Jon Waters. Geometric design-inspired works, featuring Southwestern or Mexican motifs. Through November. First Friday opening reception 5-8:30 p.m.

CoBe Workspaces: Works by featured artist Cathy Wilson.

Coldwell Banker Elite: Works by Colonial Beach Artists’ Guild artists.

Darbytown Art Studio: Featured artist: C. Renee Martin, photographer. Through November. First Friday opening reception 5-8:30 p.m. facebook.com/DarbytownArt.

Dockside Realty: Plein art works by Joan Wiberg.

Fredericksburg Area Museum: New exhibits include “SEEN: Viewing the Work of African American Artists in Fredericksburg” through December; “STEM Trailblazers Dr. Gladys and Ira West,” through April 2024. famva.org.

Fredericksburg Center for the Creative Arts: Frederick Gallery: “Shapes & Sizes” all media national juried exhibit. Members Gallery: Nancy Owens. Through Nov. 24. First Friday noon–8:30 p.m. fccagallery.org.

Gari Melchers Home & Studio: Rotating works of internationally acclaimed American artist Gari Melchers (1860–1932). garimelchers.org.

GMU: Mason Exhibitions Arlington presents “DISRUPT AND RESIST,” featuring works of seven contemporary disabled designers and artists. Through Nov. 11. masonexhibitions.org.

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

LibertyTown Arts Workshop: “6x6x6” annual exhibit. Through Nov. 26. Classes available. libertytownarts.com.

Mary Washington Hospital: New works by local artists will be on display in the Main Floor hallway gallery through November. Featured artist: photographer Fritzi Newton. A percentage of each sale is donated to cancer care. Art may be purchased through the gift shop.

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

National Building Museum: “Mini Memories: Souvenir Buildings From the David Weingarten Collection,” on display for two years. nbm.org.

National Museum of the Marine Corps: “They Came in Peace,” opening this week, tells the stories of the Marines who conducted peacekeeping operations in Beirut, Lebanon, from 1982-1984 and the 22d Marine Amphibious Unit (MAU) that landed on Grenada in 1983 as part of Operation Urgent Fury; “Spaceflight: The Marine Astronauts,” through January 2024; “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, 2024. 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.

RMS Designs: Works by jewelry and fine crafts artist Kristi Murphy.

St. Mary’s Parish Hall: Furniture painting by Artist Helen Martinez.

UMW Galleries: “Park Dae Sung: Ink Reimagined,” Oct. 26-Dec. 10 in Ridderhof Martin and duPont galleries. Free; tours available. 540/654-1013; umwgalleries.org.

The Birchmere: Gaelic Storm, Nov. 2; All-Star Purple Party Tribute to Prince with Special Guest Tribute to Morris Day, Nov. 5; Damien Escobar, Nov. 7; Boney James, Nov. 8; Charles Esten, Nov. 11. birchmere.com.

Fredericksburg-Este Association: International vocal performer Toni Crowder, and the Fredericksburg Concert Band Brass Quintet will perform Italian and American selections Nov. 10 at 7:30 PM. Free. fred-este.org.

GMU Center for the Arts: Silkroad Ensemble with Rhiannon Giddens, Nov. 5. cfa.gmu.edu.

The Heist: One Night Only series, an intimate evening of stories and songs: Jon Wiley, Jonathan Brown, Erin Lunsford from Erin & The Wildfire, and Brady Heck from Holly Roller, Nov. 9; Vakili Band, Nov. 17. Tickets at theheistbg.com.

Jazz and a Mission: Monthly benefit concert series. 7 p.m. Nov. 17 at St. George’s Episcopal Church, benefitting Zoe Freedom Center. Special performances by Matt Little, David Bronston and the St. George Voices.

Altria Theater: “Six,” Nov. 7–12. Recommended for ages 10 and older. $43.50 and up. A limited number of $25 lottery tickets available; enter online. BroadwayInRichmond.com, AltriaTheater.com.

Arena Stage: “POTUS,” through Nov. 12. arenastage.org.

Folger Theatre: “The Winter’s Tale,” Nov. 4-Dec. 17. folger.edu/whats-on/the-winters-tale/

Ford’s Theatre: “A Christmas Carol,” Nov. 17-Dec. 31. Recommended for ages 5 and older. fords.org.

GMU: Virginia Opera: “The Barber of Seville,” Nov. 11-12 in the Center for the Arts, with pre-performance discussion, 45 minutes prior to curtain. cfa.gmu.edu.

The Kennedy Center: Opera House: Washington National Opera: “Grounded,” Oct. 28-Nov. 13; Theater Lab: “Shear Madness,” through Sept. 25. kennedy-center.org.

The National Theatre: “Pretty Woman: The Musical,” Dec. 12-17. BroadwayAtTheNational.com.

Riverside Center for the Performing Arts: “The Bridges of Madison County,” through Nov. 12. Event: “An Evening Under the Stars,” 25th anniversary celebration with hors d’oeuvres, silent auction, live music and guest performances, Nov. 3, 7-10 p.m., $75-$125. 540/370-4300; riversidedt.com.

Shakespeare Theatre Company: “As You Like It,” Dec. 2-31 in Harman Hall. shakespearetheatre.org.

Signature Theatre: “Ragtime,” through Jan. 7; “How Sweet It Is: The Men of Soul” cabaret, Nov. 7–19. sigtheatre.org.

UMW Theatre: “Matilda the Musical,” Thursdays-Sundays Nov. 2-19 in Klein Theatre, with pay-what-you-can performance Nov. 1. 540/654-1111; fredtix.com.

Virginia Rep: “The Silver Belles,” Nov. 24-Dec. 31 at the November Theatre; “The Thanksgiving Play,” Nov. 10-19 at the Theatre Gym. va-rep.org.

CYT Fredericksburg: “White Christmas: The Musical,” Nov. 17-19 and Nov. 24-26 at Spotsylvania High School. $18 in advance, $20 at the door, $15 groups. cytfredericksburg.org.

Fredericksburg Area Museum: Homeschool Investigators: Dinosaur Discoveries, Nov. 8, 10-11:30. a.m. $5 for FAM members, $8 for nonmembers. Purchase tickets at eventbrite.com/e/homeschool-investigators-dinosaur-discoveries-tickets-731383617087. famva.org.

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: “B—The Underwater Bubble Show,” Nov. 19. Recommended for all ages. $25. cfa.gmu.edu.

Hylton Performing Arts Center: Latin GRAMMY-nominated artist Sonia De Los Santos, Nov. 18. Recommended for ages 4-10. $15. hyltoncenter.org.

Virginia Rep: “The Emperor’s New Clothes,” through Nov. 12 at Virginia Rep Center for Arts and Education, Jessie Bogese Theatre. Most appreciated by ages 4-10. va-rep.org.

Busch Gardens: Christmas Town, including two all-new light experiences, performances, Santa’s Workshop, festive treats and holiday shopping. Select dates through Nov. 10 through Jan. 7. buschgardenswilliamsburg.com.

Curitiba Art Cafe: 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.

Jamestown Settlement: Director’s Series, exploring topics ranging from archaeology and preservation to culinary history and transracial adoption, Nov. 15. In-person and virtual. $10. Admission is limited; tickets at jyfmuseums.org/directorsseries.

Kings Dominion: Winterfest, including Christmas activities, live shows, holiday treats and drinks, festive shops and ice-skating. Select nights Nov. 17 through Jan. 1. kingsdominion.com.

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.

Poplar Forest: Thomas Jefferson Wine Festival, Nov. 11. $30 in advance, $35 at the gate; $15 non-tasting tickets. VIP passes available; must be purchased by Nov. 3. 434/534-8120; poplarforest.org.

Prince William Forest Park: OSS Day, Nov. 4; meet at Cabin Camp 2 at 10 a.m. or 1 p.m. for 2.5-hour walking tour. nps.gov/prwi.

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.

Washington Heritage Museums: Federal Tavern Night at Rising Sun Tavern, Nov. 11 at 6 and 7:30 p.m. Drinks and refreshments inspired by early American history, music by Colonial Faire. Ages 21 and older. $35. Purchase tickets at washingtonheritagemuseums.org.

—Compiled by Tara Lee

—Compiled by Tara Lee