Create Your Own Macrame Wall Hanging

Sunday, July 2nd from 9:30 to 11am at The Foundry Pop-Ups, Sharon Argo will walk participants through step-by-step instructions to create their own macrame wall hanging American flag. All supplies and light snacks will be provided. Class will be held at The Foundry Pop-Ups at 17 W Beverley St., Staunton. Prospective attendees can choose from Sunday July 2nd or Monday, July 3rd! Tickets are $35 and limited and non-refundable. For more information you can call 540-324-3035.

Irish Music Sessions at Queen City Music Studios

Friday, July 7th at Queen City Music Studios, Doug Sheridan hosts bi-weekly Irish music sessions from 7-9pm on Friday nights for intermediate through advanced players. All are welcome to enjoy the music!! This is a free offering, yet donations to Queen City Music Studios are encouraged. For questions about this session, you can email doug@sunspots.com.

Happy Birthday America

Happy Birthday America invites you to Gypsy Hill Park for a family-friendly three-day event from July 2nd to July 4th, 2023. This event is FREE and filled with music, food, fun, a parade, a Beauty Pageant, a Vesper service, a Country Music show, and some end-the-night-light-up-the-sky fireworks. Happy Birthday America, which is centered around giving back to the community as well as remembering and celebrating America’s favorite holiday, was started in 1970 by Staunton’s favorite sons, The Statler Brothers. Second-generation country music duo Wilson Fairchild now headlines the event with their show, on the night of the 4th, with their special music guest, Grand Ole Opry member and Country Music legend Gene Watson. The presenting sponsors are First Bank and Charlie Obaugh Auto Group.

Crysta Bliss at Cranberry’s

Saturday, July 1st from 10AM to 12pm There will be live music with Crysta Bliss. Acoustic originals and covers ranging from rock, country, blues and pop at Staunton’s local Cranberry’s Grocery & Eatery, celebrating their 20th Anniversary! For more information follow Cranberry’s Grocery and Eatery on Facebook.

The Taming of the Shrew at American Shakespeare Center

From now until August 12th The American Shakespeare Center is presenting The Taming of the Shrew. In this play, Lucentio loves Bianca, but society’s rules (and her father’s bad temper) prevent her marrying until her older sister Katherina weds. But Katherina is strong-willed, outspoken, and not interested in marriage – three strikes against any woman in an era where females were considered property and required to be submissive. How much has changed in the 400 years since this play was published? Shakespeare’s misogynistic masterwork is presented through new eyes in American Shakespeare Center’s fresh staging. For more information on pricing and ticket availability you can visit americanshakespearecenter.com

Our Storied Journey opening reception

Friday, June 30th at 5pm the Staunton Augusta Art Center will be hosting the opening reception of Our Storied Journey by Laurie Hoen and Dreams and Nightmares by Amy Burczyk. The artists will speak around 6pm. This event is Free and open to the public. For more information you can visit saartcenter.org

Beatles Songfest at Queen City Brewing

Queen City Brewing will be hosting Beatles Songfest for Global Beatles Day. This event will be a fundraiser for Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Waynesboro. The event runs from 6-9pm. There will be Backyard BBQ food for purchase. And of course beer and etc from Queen City Brewing! There is no entry fee required, however donations will be accepted. For more information you can follow Queen City Brewing on Facebook.

The Neighbor Bridge Silent Auction and Raffle Fundraiser

This fundraiser will aid The Neighbor Bridge in reaching their mission, “to provide food, clothing, and supplies to impoverished families through projects connecting neighbors and community.” Come out to our first annual fundraiser event on Saturday, June 24th. This is going to be a fantastic event, one not to miss. We On top of a stellar silent auction and a raffle for anyone’s budget (only $1 a ticket!) full of local favorites! Catering this event will be the delicious Amazin Grazin Catering team, and are so very excited to be hosting a live band, The Loya Brothers. Save the date for an afternoon of fun, great food, and a chance to win some great prizes while helping your community. Please stay tuned for updates as we get them. If you are a business, group, or family that would like to donate a raffle item please reach out. We are also looking for one more food truck.

Vinyl From Mars

WQSV and Ciders from Mars present Vinyl from Mars. This monthly event features DJs spinning vinyl and taking submissions from the audience! Bring your own records from home and choose your own sonic adventure! This event is held on the third Thursday of each month at 7pm and is FREE and open to the public.

Ridge & Valley Native Plant Tour

No tickets, free event! Rain or Shine. Saturday AND Sunday! Do you garden with native plants? Do you want to? Are you curious about what a native plant garden looks like? Native plants are adapted to the local ecosystem and require less maintenance and upkeep. They also provide habitat for wildlife and host arthropods which support bird populations. Join us for the first Ridge & Valley Native Plant Tour! Enjoy two days of open-house-style visits to gardens, meadows, and woodland trails throughout the Shenandoah Chapter service area all prominently featuring native plants. Current tour sites include Broadway, Harrisonburg, Weyers Cave, and Waynesboro. Click the link below to go to the tour site with information about each location. Plan your tour now! Saturday, June 10th, 10am – 2pm Sunday, June 11th, 11am – 3pm