Name: That Arena Rock Show
Start: 2026-04-24T17:00:00-04:00
Location: The Groove Music Hall

The Groove Music Hall

That Arena Rock Show A Tribute to 70s &amp; 80s Rock Friday April 24th 2026 Doors 7:00pm :: Music 8:00pmThe Groove Music Hall presents - That Arena Rock Show That Arena Rock Show is the ultimate high energy tribute to "Classic" Rock N' Roll. Performing legendary rock anthems that ruled the airwaves in the 70s and 80s. Including artists like: Led Zeppelin, Aerosmith, AC/DC, Bon Jovi, Guns N Roses to name a few. This show will take you on a trip back in time, turning every sized venue into an arena for a night! Get your lighters out and your fist in the air. This rock show is more than just music - it’s an experience! Don't forget to take advantage of our Dinner, Hotel and show package! Presented by Affordable Automotive Repair sponsored by VA Is For Lovers

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Fredericksburg city

Michael O'Connell

Washington Metropolitan Area

Fredericksburg

Virginia

That Arena Rock Show

That Arena Rock Show A Tribute to 70s & 80s Rock Friday April 24th 2026 Doors 7:00pm :: Music 8:00pmThe Groove Music Hall...

Among Fredericksburg’s most treasured landmarks stands St. James’ House, an elegant example of colonial architecture and a living testament to the city’s vibrant history. In conjunction with Historic Garden Week, we’re thrilled to invite you to our special Spring Opening to enjoy the enduring charm of one of the city’s most historic homes.
Built in the 1760s by James Mercer, St. James’ House is one of the city’s best-preserved colonial dwellings. With its period furniture and stunning art, the home offers visitors a rare glimpse into 18th-century life in Virginia. Enjoy guided tours and experience the beauty of the spring season in this historic gem. Open Daily from 1 to 4 p.m.&nbsp;Admission: $10

Local Event: Spring Opening of the St. James' House

Spring Opening of the St. James' House

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A community conversation on how HOAs and Historic Districts work, and how residents can shape the decisions that affect their neighborhoods.
Community Conversations returns with a focus on one of the most immediate, and often overlooked, forms of governance: the systems that shape the neighborhoods we live in every day.
HOAs and Historic District boards are where local decisions actually happen. They determine what gets built, what gets preserved, and how shared spaces and neighborhood character evolve over time. Unlike distant institutions, these are bodies made up of residents, operating through processes that are open to participation and direct involvement.
Homeowners Associations (HOAs) are private, member-driven boards that manage shared spaces and uphold agreed-upon community standards. Historic District boards, by contrast, operate through a public process to preserve places deemed to serve a broader community interest. Despite their differences, both rely on rules, review processes, and citizen participation, and both function as some of the most local, accessible forms of governance.
This event is not a lecture. It is a guided, discussion-based conversation designed to bring community members into dialogue with one another with an expert in the field providing guidance. Together, we will explore how these systems work, how they affect daily life, and how residents can step into a more active role in shaping their communities.
Whether you have direct experience with an HOA or Historic District, or are simply curious about how decisions get made at the neighborhood level, this conversation is an opportunity to engage, ask questions, and better understand where your voice fits.

Local Event: Community Conversations: Your Neighborhood, Your Power

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A community conversation on how HOAs and Historic Districts work, and how residents can shape the decisions that affect their...

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Dominion Raceway & Entertainment

Want the "street racing" experience without the risk of getting in trouble???Dominion Raceway is the place you can do it! Come join us for No Prep 1/8th mile Street Racing sponsored by Fonse Automotive! WEEKLY FRIDAY NIGHT NO PREP! Gates open at 5pm Racing from 6pm till about 11pm. Bring your car, truck, SUV, whatever and have some FUN!Motorcycles, ATV's, UTV's, and Dirtbikes are welcome as well as long as racers have: Headlights and taillights and follow posted speed in paddocks and in front of the building of 5mph or you will be required to leave immediately. No warnings, this is for the safety of our spectators especially the children! Long Pants and Long Sleeves Leather Gloves Boots (Over the ankle) Helmet (Full face/SNELL approved) You can simply come out, pay and have fun making passes! $25 to race or $10 to watch! KIDS&nbsp;15 and under FREE&nbsp;with Paid adult thanks to Camping World&nbsp; <a attributionsrc="/privacy_sandbox/comet/register/source/?xt=AZX7x5z7-feYreRcw4HsBm90wvoaDUx87Wua92XKITlwG2oMUosAZicA3t3sFocmoh7jPprEYiZ1wFelJEaqUw3Ur_LZeQwT8cbtf4_ArvCyPw6NLSxyXD8OBIRTAKhokDUAgkoWF82E14B9edb6iooen2SZ8AIVXkko4J7z61U_Wbm7vsIANR4ZtmB2OiXAFa7TglFuhunhny-xvV8MCgJae1rTDezNj8t3HUXKxJFCC58xqumimVmblZXukuADQckqiwykIMsli-_njj8pfLbpE3n0lV1wGAHCjLjpt1vRs7rsy38talFy-dTa3RgKoFqnEc7TeT76FpDPCUH3Ie8a_VMSnAyPohbtTgf3Yf5HK-53ClhDq-A9gQDJoskfnmUxQq5CxZJ2X24gdz0o_vQ7qLFMeIfjqm39C7sLltCKhJeAOV0sO3nEPCrWzepoRUlzpWmZ2d4M4b0X5Ah3vBfs0Vpxk2g6PqZiKmyxvdWEgBDVL1BjBhuPuswVD4ObYCB1mPkh6OA428LUS5Z0SFyNLDp8XF1W_ZtID-8Morqq3v_omcRRcxqNPOaEkKclWnc7UI37tkHUyCU5gdf4H70xGD8u65zjKVsCaY2oN-IQvgMe5WE4O6vj8gY-D_RVY_PlHm0cK1zIzdHhfcpCHlVLNg13Ass3TCDf-fosfuCh9UwNgZOTLl1jr-zKTHQytmPGBmHqv6xqAXzspLQwqT3eakgT3OayU1Mu4KpnHc8wcDk--f1HieuVpEYw48Zz6bNsNYS2hnEZXf88TateHDQzj4mJlsxh2eCkWeCyla2Z4QtHN4BFJLlx0XMOHwHNqAY" href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2FWhosYourDriver.org%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExS1lZbVUzSFJmQ0pFTmE2OAEeIB7AlCpYnb3ZPP5sE52jcybcYgz1-9GLlzCTmmLYcN9nBgITU6lfV49hUmU_aem_GZdpSNVHUMpWB-IURlZzLg&amp;h=AT2Wf9Hka7JuwmAvUcw8_TG1F8bYFxhU_2R16m5u7eF9e7HSYCFHsm3YZRgEyYfo6XaSWoNX6geYuv3C7VrCF1gxAD5R_Tsl9KsSnNH1NZOtvuElZvhYwJkb6CeNAVBjOBJ9alRnhc8fJkyZh0S8S5MEjHSGVSDnp-8&amp;__tn__=q&amp;c[0]=AT0tzFRxwZFQc5_TIUOYsclBfE3gEMtWmXoJlV30mBCPAAtYtZKxHOHLh-aidCeyFXUd08BKxAJ5nB0maBcgwC9i5dFl-XHuIxDVkTGG58wWRM5XjvpvvCIgODzbvIvd6CJv7VALr20nA2630Gb3HmlTxKpFXuLIAjnnsQ" rel="nofollow noopener" role="link" tabindex="0" target="_blank">WhosYourDriver.org</a> is the official Safe Driving partner of Dominion Raceway, and they want to remind you... Any track, any race, any time... always ask: Who’s your driver? Plan ahead for a safe ride home!

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Join us for a Puerto Rican Plena Dance Workshop with master dancer and choreographer Raúl De La Paz, visiting directly from Puerto Rico! No prior dance experience is necessary! This workshop is designed to be welcoming, accessible, and fun for all.Date: Friday, April 24thTime: 6:00 PMLocation: Fredericksburg Market Square&nbsp;Register: <a href="https://semillacultural.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">semillacultural.org</a>Presented in collaboration with the Fredericksburg Area Museum and RappArts. Plena is a vibrant Afro-Puerto Rican musical and dance tradition rooted in rhythm, storytelling, and community. Participants will learn the fundamentals of Plena movement while exploring the cultural roots of this joyful tradition. The workshop will conclude with a live Plena jam session, and attendees are encouraged to bring panderos, güiros, and other instruments to join the music.About the Artist Raúl De La Paz is a Puerto Rican dancer, choreographer, and artistic director with more than 30 years of experience in folkloric and theatrical dance. His work spans major folklore companies and musical theater productions, with a movement style that ranges from Jazz and Salsa to the Puerto Rican national dances of Bomba and Plena. As Artistic Director of the Gíbaro de Puerto Rico Folklore Company, he has represented Puerto Rico in festivals and residencies throughout Europe, the United States, and Latin America, sharing workshops that connect participants to Puerto Rican culture through movement.
Come dance, connect, and celebrate Puerto Rican culture in community.

Local Event: Plena in the Square: Puerto Rican Dance Workshop with Raúl De La Paz

Plena in the Square: Puerto Rican Dance...

Join us for a Puerto Rican Plena Dance Workshop with master dancer and choreographer Raúl De La Paz, visiting directly from...

Plena in the Square: Puerto Rican Dance Workshop with Raúl De La Paz

Fredericksburg Performing Arts Institute and the Stage Door Productions Youth Actors put a Rom-Com spin on William Shakespeare's Twelfth Night a comedy about mistaken identity, love triangles, and disguise, following shipwreck survivor Viola who, thinking her twin brother Sebastian is dead, disguises herself as a male page, "Cesario," for Duke Orsino; but complications arise when Orsino's beloved, Countess Olivia, falls for Cesario, while Viola secretly loves Orsino, leading to hilarious chaos that resolves with the real Sebastian's arrival and confusion, culminating in multiple marriages and revelations. Performed by the seasoned youth actors ages 12 to adult, the audience will follow the narrator and actors who may from time to time, break that fourth wall at the stage edge. Award-winning comedic director Ray Manfredi (Man Eating Chicken, Play On, Over the River and Through the Woods, A Christmas Carol, Clue, and Hand to God) brings a different style of comedy to this classic tale, as both the audience and cast compete to see who laughs the most.

Local Event: Stage Door Productions Presents: Twelfth Night - And Now for Something Completely Different

Stage Door Productions Presents: Twelfth Night...

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The U.S. Army Band presents an evening of American Band Classics featuring cornerstone works for wind band, including music by Jenkins, Reed, Sousa, Mackey, Giroux, and Smith, under the direction of Colonel Scott McKenzie and 1st Lt. Michael Hong. The concert will also feature Staff Sgt. Marc Placencia, tuba, performing Jean-Baptiste Arban’s The Carnival of Venice.

Local Event: American Band Classics

American Band Classics

The U.S. Army Band presents an evening of American Band Classics featuring cornerstone works for wind band, including music by...

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Join ODHS dogs on easy, weekly walks during Saturday Strolls at 7:45 a.m. Meet ODHS volunteers at the facility, where they’ll pair a dog with participants and head in a caravan to a different spot each week. The strolls are with smaller dogs on flat, simple paths with an indoor backup for wet or cold weather. Don’t miss the chance to get exercise, socialize with fellow dog lovers and give the dogs a chance to explore.
Meet at ODHS at 3602 Lafayette Boulevard, Fredericksburg, Va., 22408.

Local Event: Weekly Saturday Strolls with Old Dominion Humane Society Rescue Dogs

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