Things to do in Virginia: 8/23 – 8/30

If you’re reading this, it means you’re probably one of the few people who isn’t on summer vacation, which means you might be looking for fun things to do this week. Luckily for you, we’ve put together a calendar of upcoming events across the Commonwealth. No matter where you live or what you’re interested in, we’ve got you covered.

Northern Virginia / D.C.

Roosevelt Island Park Run – Aug 24 at 9 AM – Roosevelt Island, George Washington Memorial Parkway, Arlington, VA 22211

Virginia Craft Spirits Roadshow: Culpeper (Belmont Farm Distillery) – Aug 24 from 12 PM to 5 PM – Belmont Farm Distillery, 13490 Cedar Run Rd, Culpeper, VA 22701

Cabernet Sauvignon Vertical Tasting – Aug 24-25 from 11 AM to 6 PM – Fox Meadow Winery, 3310 Freezeland Rd., Linden, VA 22642

VA NOW PAC Women’s Equality Day Celebration & 2019 Kickoff – Aug 26 from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM – Kilroys, 5250 Port Royal Rd Ste A, Springfield, VA 22151

Pro-Choice Happy Hour with NARAL Pro-Choice Virginia & Maryland – Aug 27 from 5:30 PM to 10 PM – Local 16 (Rooftop Deck), 1602 U Street, NW, Washington, DC 20009

Trapped Screening in Woodbridge, VA – Aug 29 from 6 PM to 8:30 PM – Woodbridge, VA (The exact location will be provided upon RSVP)

Environmental Town Hall – Aug 31 from 12 PM to 2 PM – Old Bust Head Brewing Company; 7134 Farm Station Road, Warrenton, VA 20187

Richmond / Central Virginia

Dog Days of Summer Art Show and Fundraiser – Aug 23 from 6 PM – 9 PM – Art Works, 320 Hull Street, Richmond, VA 23224

XD Motorcycle Drag Racing – Aug 23-25 – 8018 Boydton Plank Road, North Dinwiddie, VA 23803

Schools Not Jails (ACLU Event) – Aug 24 from 1 PM to 3 PM – Chesterfield County Public Library (Central Library), 7051 Lucy Corr Boulevard, Chesterfield, VA 23832

Benefit for Cville Immigrant Bond Fund – Aug 24 from 5 PM to 8 PM – 6407 Iron Bridge Pl, Richmond, VA 23234

Stories of an Abandoned Virginia – Aug 24 from 6 PM to 9 PM – 1289 Upper Appomattox Street, Petersburg, VA 23803

$7 Steaks Benefitting: Virginia Civic Engagement Table – Aug 26 from 11 AM to 11:45 PM – Kreggers at Hand, 2614 W. Cary Street, Richmond, VA 23220

Women’s Equality Trivia Day – Aug 27 from 6 PM to 8 PM – Nutty Buttery, 701 W. Clay Street, Richmond, VA 23220

Rediscover the River – Aug 28 from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM – Blue Bee Cider, 1320 Summit Avenue, Richmond, VA 23230

Flowers After 5 – Aug 29 from 5 PM to 9 PM – 1800 Lakeside Avenue, Richmond, VA 23228

Tidewater

Evening Reception with Senator Tim Kaine and Rep. Elaine Luria – Aug 23 from 6:30 PM to 8 PM – At the home of Jeffrey & Suzy Breit, Virginia Beach, VA, Full address upon RSVP

1619-2019 Commemoration at Fort Monroe – Aug 23-25 – Hampton, VA

37th Annual Norfolk Waterfront Jazz Festival – Aug 23-24 from 5 PM to 11 PM – Norfolk Scope Arena, 201 E. Brambleton Avenue, Norfolk, VA 23510

10th Annual Virginia Beach FunkFest Beach Party – Aug 23-24 from 6:30 PM – 11 PM – 24th Street and Atlantic Avenue, Virginia Beach, VA 23451

East Coast Surfing Championships – Aug 23-25 – 1112 Jensen Dr, Virginia Beach, VA 23451

Old Beach Art & Eco Market – Aug 24 from 9 AM to 12 PM – ViBe Park Virginia Beach, 1810 Cypress Avenue, Virginia Beach, VA 23451

Hampton Roads Indie Author Book Festival 2019 – Aug 24 from 10 AM to 4 PM – Family Life Center, 1 Redheart Drive, Hampton, VA 23661

Chesapeake Planetarium Presents “Summer Stars” – Aug 29 at 8 PM –310 Shea Drive Chesapeake, VA 23322

Shenandoah Valley

Staunton Music Festival – Aug 23-25 – 214 West Beverley Street, Staunton, VA 24401

Lockn’ Festival – Aug 23-25 – Infinity Downs & Oak Ridge Farm, Arrington, VA

The Rockbridge Community Festival – Aug 24 from 9 AM to 3 PM – Main Street, Lexington , VA 24450

Belle Grove Wine Festival – Aug 24 from 11 AM to 6 PM – 336 Belle Grove Rd., Middletown, VA 22645

Shenandoah County Fair – Aug 24-31 – 300 Fairgrounds Road, Woodstock, VA 22664

Free Community Day – Aug 25 from 10 AM to 5 PM – National Sporting Library & Museum, 102 The Plains Rd, Middleburg, VA 20118

Open Late Concert Series – Shenandoah Conservatory – Aug 30 from 6 PM to 8 PM – National Sporting Library & Museum, 102 The Plains Rd, Middleburg, VA 20118

Shenandoah Valley Music Festival – Aug 31 – Sep 1 – 221 Shrine Mont Circle, Orkney Springs, VA 22845

Southside / Southwest 

Cruisin’ and Groovin’ – Aug 23 at 6 PM – Main Street, Galax, VA 24333

Carroll County Agricultural Fair – Aug 23-25 – 497 Farmers Market Drive County Fairgrounds Hillsville, VA 24343

Blacksburg Market Square Jam – Aug 28 from 8 PM to 10 PM – Market Square Park, 102 Draper Road, Blacksburg, VA 24060

Glassfest – Aug 29-30 – 415 Academy Drive, Abingdon, VA 24210

Floyd Yoga Jam – Aug 29-30 – 5430 Indian Valley Rd, Burnette Farm, Floyd, VA 24091