Staunton Punk Market

Saturday, May 11 from 11-4 in the SolArt underground space! Multiple vendors, a variety of art, music, clothing, and more! Located at 6 Byers in the Staunton Wharf, in the basement beneath the vintage store.

Paint & Embroidery 2-Part Workshop with Brigitte Huson

Sunday, April 28th from 2:00-4:00 pm The Art Hive Creative Reuse and Art Center is hosting part 2 of their Paint & Embroidery 2-Part Workshop with Brigitte Huson. Attendees will Paint a landscape and then add embroidery to accent their masterpiece! Brigitte Huson of Brigitte Marie Fine Arts will demonstrate how to create a multi-dimensional work of art. Participants did not have to attend part 1 to attend part 2. Tickets are $40. For more information you can visit arthive.art

Ebony Nicole and Rachel Austin

Saturday, April 27th from 7-9pm Ciders from Mars is hosting Ebony Nicole and Rachel Austin! These local artists are singers, songwriters and multi-instrumentalists. This show is free and open to all ages. For more information you can visit cidersfrommars.com

Reimagining Love: A Midsummer Night’s Dream Workshop

Saturday, April 27th from 10am until 11:30am The American Shakespeare Center is hosting “Reimagining Love: A Midsummer Night’s Dream Workshop.” This is a workshop for dreamers aged 12-18, (parents are welcomed as well) where participants can delve into the intricate relationships of Shakespeare’s iconic play as they dissect the text and engage in thought-provoking discussions of love and relationships. Participants will also discover the power of healthy boundaries and respect in all relationships while reshaping the tale of Helena and Demetrius to foster respect and understanding. Giving attendees the opportunity to reshape Shakespeare’s narrative. Admission is free but space is limited. For more information or to reserve your spot you can visit americanshakespearecenter.com.

Verbatim Verboten: The Invasion-of-Privacy Revue

Thursday, April 25th from 7-9pm, NU Productions and The SolArt Center are presenting the Virginia premiere of Verbatim Verboten: The Invasion-of-Privacy Revue. The show is an ever-changing revue of secret recordings and transcripts from celebrities, politicians, royals, and everyday people, performed verbatim, warts and all. With a collection of over 300 scripts, no show is alike, and every show is completely uncut and performed by 6 performers and one MC. Tickets are $15. For more information follow the SolArt Center on Instagram.

WQSV’s 3nd Spring Chicken Salad-Off

Come join us at Ciders From Mars on Saturday, June 1 as WQSV hosts its third annual chicken salad competition! Three judges will conduct a blind tasting of Staunton’s finest salad submissions with a “people’s choice” award as well. Think your chicken salad has got what it takes? We’d love for you to compete! The top winners will receive gift cards to local businesses, cool WQSV swag, and trophies/medals. Tasting starts at 5PM, winners announced at 6:30PM Hosted by Randy Ruse Music by DJ L3D All proceeds benefit your favorite community radio station!

Staunton Jams 2024

Staunton Jams is BACK, May 3 – 5! Experience Staunton come alive with Staunton Jams – an electrifying FREE music festival meticulously & proudly presented by WQSV, Queen City Music Studios, Prism Consulting, & Vistoso Creative. With 2 main stages, 10 partner venues and over 30 performances, we’re sparking a musical revolution right in the heart of Staunton! LINEUP & SCHEDULE: https://www.stauntonjams.com/schedule JAM WITH US: https://www.stauntonjams.com/apply

Staunton Emerging Artist Showcase

The Staunton Augusta Art Center announces the opening of the Staunton Emerging Artist Showcase, running from April 5 – May 11 in the downtown galleries. This exciting and unique showcase features the multi-media artwork of over a dozen emerging artists, a next generation of local artists at various stages in their artistic careers who redefine the cultural landscape within their community. These artists reflect remarkable backgrounds and cross-cultural roots. An opening night reception will be held in the galleries on Friday, April 5 from 5:00 – 7:00 pm. This exhibition is proudly sponsored by the Staunton-Augusta-Waynesboro Habitat for Humanity ReStore whose staff and volunteers support the creative work of local artists and affordable housing. Openings are FREE and ALL are welcome.

The Hot Mamas & Please Don’t Tell share the stage!

It’s a female-fueled, fantasy of sound when Staunton’s own women’s music collective The Hot Mamas play with Charlottesville based Please Don’t Tell at Rapunzel’s in Lovingston, VA next Sat. April 6th from 8-10PM. Come get a huge helping of spooky and sassy songs that you won’t soon forget! $10 Cover

Child Abuse Prevention Month

The entire month of April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, and The Valley Children’s Advocacy Center’s goal is to spark dialogue, inspire action, and raise awareness around the issue of child abuse throughout the local community. For more information about the monthly events and how to get involved you can follow the Valley Children’s Advocacy Center on Facebook and Instagram.