QCMM Weekend: Professor’s Juju’s Potions Class

QCMM WEEKEND! Step into Professor Juju’s magical Potions Class, where cauldrons bubble with eerie excitement! In the dimly lit dungeon, discover a sparkling array of jewels. You’ll use these gem-studded trinkets to transform your bottles into shimmering vessels of magic, mixing sparkling powders and iridescent liquids to create love potions rivaling Cupid’s arrows & Witches’ Brews that will scare even the Dementors away. Professor Juju’s class is a spellbinding blend of mystique and merriment, where spooky meets splendid! Tickets | $19 https://checkout.square.site/merchant/ML72CWQ5TTJRT/checkout/CVLARPYHDUEFHBTOIM3MWQT6

Annual Dunker’s Day Festival

Join us for a fun-filled day at the Staunton Church-Brethren on North Coalter Street, Staunton, VA, USA. This is the one event you don’t want to miss! Get ready for a day filled with joy and excitement as we bring our community together. From 7 AM to 10 AM, indulge in a delectable homemade breakfast that always sells out quickly – so be sure to arrive early! Then, feast your eyes on an array of delightful activities. Discover unique Arts and Crafts for sale, including wreaths, crocheted items, and cozy baby blankets. Explore our charming auction items, such as a memorable dinner for eight at the Bowman house or an exquisite antique Christmas wreath. For food enthusiasts, we offer a wide selection of mouth-watering treats: apple dumplings, apple butter, chicken barbecue, and more. Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere as live music from Mountain Highrise fills the air from 10 AM to 11 AM. If you relish the spirit of fall festivals, farmers markets, and connecting with your neighbors, this is an event you simply cannot miss! It’s also the perfect occasion to kickstart your fall decorating and Christmas shopping.

Stitch N Bitch with Tanya | 4-Part Needlepoint series

Have a cuppa and spill the tea while learning how to needlepoint from start to framing! Get ready to unleash your creativity with the Stitch n Bitch Needlepoint Series! Whether you’re a seasoned stitcher or a beginner, this series offers a wide range of patterns and designs to create stunning needlepoint projects. Join the fun and start stitching today! 4 Part Series: Friday, Sept 22 Friday, Oct 6 Friday, Oct 20 Friday, Nov 3 Tickets $50 (entire series)

Guided Meditation & Journaling with Cat

Guided Meditation, Sound Bowl Healing & Journaling Join Cat Freeman, who is a trauma-informed yoga and meditation teacher, for a serene wind-down to your day with a guided meditation and light sound bath, followed by reflective journaling prompts to open the heart & the mind. Please bring your own journal and yoga mat and anything that will be comfortable for your practice (cushion, blanket, crystals, etc.) September 19 | 5 – 7 PM TICKETS $15

Mars Market: Fall Harvest Edition!

Join us for our third annual Fall Mars Market! Shop for unique jewelry, pottery, vintage clothing and so much more – all from local vendors – then kick back and soak in the autumn vibes with our brand new seasonal cocktails and food from Chicano Boy food truck as you let the smooth sounds of Gumdrops vinyl DJ’s carry you away!

Queen City Mischief and Metal

We’re kicking off QCMM weekend with a celebration of some of the Shenandoah Valley’s best dark arts! Come get heavy at CFM with local legends The Smell of Death, Harrisonburg’s favorite progressive psych band Paracosm, and one of our owner/cidermaker’s many Rock & Roll projects, Blister Sisters! We’ll have a food truck court in the lot featuring Chicano Boy Taco, Cheesesteak Scenarios, and Brats and More and all the heavy rock music you could ask for!

Ramona and the Holy Smokes w/Rebecca Porter and the Rhinestone Roses

We’re bringing a night of local County Music Queens to Ciders From Mars! We’ll have Ma’s Pizza Cones in the lot and this event is FREE so come on out and make a night of it!

Once at ShenanArts

Saturday, September 29th ShenanArts will be presenting the Tony Award winning musical, Once, based on the Oscar winning film of the same name. The show tells the story of two young musicians whose lives suddenly collide on a bustling street in Dublin. Together they must navigate the complexities of love, dreams, and the obstacles that stand in their way.Performances for Once are September 29th and 30th and October 1st, 6th, 7th, and 8th. Friday and Saturday shows are at 7:00 PM and the Sunday shows are at 3:00 PM. Tickets are $19 for adults, $17 for seniors and college students, and $12 for children. For more information you can visit shenanarts.org.

Queen City Mischief and Magic

Saturday, September 23rd and Sunday, September 24th Queen City Mischief and Magic is returning to the Valley. The streets of Downtown Staunton transform into a mystical place full of magic and more mischief than one can imagine! Shop Local businesses and support local nonprofits, by attending this free, family-friendly celebration where wizards with wands abound among the Queen City of Staunton. For more information you can visit queencitymagic.com

Celebration of Music

Sunday, September 17th from 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm, The Valley Music Academy is hosting Celebration of Music at Constitution Park in Waynesboro. Students and faculty will be showing off their talents and hard work at this free, family friendly event. For more information you can follow the Valley Music Academy in Facebook.