Virginia Museum of History & Culture

Engage your senses at this interactive touch station with materials used in cultures around the world. Visitors are invited to touch, examine, and compare natural and handmade materials, with a special focus on international textiles, spices, and fibers.
After exploring these materials, see the exhibit, We The People: The World in Our Commonwealth, to learn more about individuals and communities that have made Virginia home.&nbsp;
Monthly Themes: •&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;July: Materials from Around the World&nbsp; •&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;August: Crafting Global Rhythms&nbsp;
FAQ: 1. Do I need to arrive right at 10:30? - No! This is a drop-in craft event from 10:30-11:30. 2. Do I need to purchase a ticket? - This event is included with daily admission, so you do need to purchase a museum ticket, but there is no additional ticket required for the crafts.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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Themed Thursdays

Engage your senses at this interactive touch station with materials used in cultures around the world. Visitors are invited to...

Engage your senses at this interactive touch station with materials used in cultures around the world. Visitors are invited to touch, examine, and compare natural and handmade materials, with a special focus on international textiles, spices, and fibers.
After exploring these materials, see the exhibit, We The People: The World in Our Commonwealth, to learn more about individuals and communities that have made Virginia home.&nbsp;
Monthly Theme: •&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;August: Crafting Global Rhythms&nbsp;
FAQ: 1. Do I need to arrive right at 10:30? - No! This is a drop-in craft event from 10:30-11:30. 2. Do I need to purchase a ticket? - This event is included with daily admission, so you do need to purchase a museum ticket, but there is no additional ticket required for the crafts.&nbsp;&nbsp;

On the first Friday of each month, the museum will stay open later for this family-friendly event. Between 5:00 pm and 8:00 pm, the museum will&nbsp;offer free admission to the galleries, specials in the Café, access to food trucks,&nbsp;live music, and family-centered activities.
<ul><li>First Friday of every month from 5:00 pm-8:00 pm</li><li>Free after-hours admission to the museum</li><li>$2 off wine and beer in the Museum Café, plus specialty mocktails for adults and kids</li><li>Access to food trucks, live music, and family-friendly&nbsp;activities</li><li>Bounce House (weather permitting)&nbsp;</li></ul>
Free, no registration required.
First Fridays made possible with support from Virginia Renalds&nbsp;Edmunds
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First Fridays

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CSz Richmond Theater, 8906-H W Broad St, Richmond, VA, 23294

Hosted by Please Remain Seated (Amy &amp; James), this fast-paced improv showcase features special guest performances, including a set with PRS. Each group brings their own style, energy, and completely made-up-in-the-moment comedy—followed by a Performer Improv Jam at the end, where the entire cast comes together for a fun, unpredictable finale.&nbsp;We’re hosting. We’re playing. And you’re in for a great night of improv. 18+

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Please Remain Seated: Play

Hosted by Please Remain Seated (Amy & James), this fast-paced improv showcase features special guest performances, including a...

This is a shameless parody of the improv show you grew up on — with the same fast-paced games, made-up-on-the-spot madness, and a local cast that’s dangerously funny. Familiar format. Zero rules. 100% made up. Get your tickets now before someone makes a scene! 18+

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Whose Late Nite Is It Anyways

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Fireman's Field Complex, 250 S. Nursery Ave., Purcellville, VA, 20132

The annual Purcellville Wine and Food Festival returns on Saturday, July 18, in Dillon’s Woods at the historic Fireman’s Field Complex (250 S. Nursery Avenue, Purcellville). The festival will take place from 2 to 8 p.m., inviting guests to gather with family and friends for an afternoon and evening of local wine, beer, food, live music, art, and more.
This year’s event will showcase 40 vendors, including wineries, breweries, food and snack vendors, and local exhibitors. Enjoy live music performances by the Rick Reaves Band, The Darby Brothers, and the Franklin Park Big Band. The “Arts in the Garden” section, hosted by the Purcellville Arts Council, will highlight local artists who will create works of art live on-site. Additional activities include face painting and a photo stand-in booth. 
Early bird ticket pricing is available through 5 p.m. on July 17: 
• Early bird admission (ages 17 and over): $5 (+ tax) 
• Early bird drink tickets (6 oz wine or 12 oz beer): $8.50 (+ tax) 
• Early bird drink ticket package: 4 tickets for $32 (+ tax) 
• Early bird bottle of wine purchase: $35 (+ tax), available from participating wineries (bottles must be consumed on-site)
A souvenir glass will be provided with the purchase of the first drink ticket. Save time and money by purchasing your tickets in advance. 
The popular VIP experience returns for $275 (+ tax) and includes admission for six, a reserved table for six, three bottles of local wine, six souvenir glasses, six drink tickets, early entry to the festival, special commemorative gifts, and a selection of sweets and savories for the table. 
Tickets and VIP tables are available for purchase at <a href="https://www.PurcellvilleWineAndFood.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.PurcellvilleWineAndFood.com</a>. Guests are encouraged to make a weekend of it and explore local lodging and attractions. Check the Accommodations page of the festival website, as well as the Visit Loudoun website, for more information.
 The Purcellville Wine and Food Festival is hosted by Purcellville Parks and Recreation and Loudoun Brewing Company, with support from Visit Loudoun, Renewal by Andersen, Harris Teeter, Prince William Home Improvement, truHealthNow, Valley Energy, Loudoun Brewing Company, Bush Tabernacle, MotoMember, and OHM Productions. Sponsorship opportunities remain available. For more information, visit <a href="https://www.PurcellvilleWineAndFood.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.PurcellvilleWineAndFood.com</a>

Local Event: Purcellville Wine and Food Festival

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Save the Date for our annual Summer Outdoor Concert: 6-8 p.m. on July 30! This year, we'll feature RVA's Latin Jazz Messengers. Bring a friend for an evening of live music and dancing out on the Monument Avenue Courtyard! Food and drinks will be available for purchase.<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/152335/t/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View Tickets</a> &amp; More Info

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Looking for a fun and educational option for your kids this summer? There's still time to register for RFBC's Music Camp, August 3-7. Rising 1st through 5th graders are invited to join us for a week of music and rhythm! We will spend the week preparing for the fall musical “Star Search!”
Cost: $70 for all 5 mornings (8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.) Extended day option: $17 per afternoon (12:30-4:30 p.m.)
Children will need to bring their lunch if they are in the all-day program.
Sign up by July 20!

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