Weekend in Virginia: Highlights by Region
DMV
🎭 Harambee 360 Black Arts Festival, Dates and Times: Fri, Sep 26, 12 PM through Sun, Sep 28, 6 PM. A vibrant celebration of Black culture through music, dance, and performances, marking its golden anniversary with Fredericksburg flair.
🇬🇷 Fredericksburg Greek Festival, Dates and Times: Saturday Sep 27, 11 AM–8 PM; Sunday Sep 28, 12 PM–4 PM. Traditional Greek eats, pastries, artisan treasures, and joyful community vibes — all in support of local charities. (Summer flavor meets fellowship.)
Richmond
🎶 Richmond First Fridays, Dates and Times: Friday Sep 5, 6–8 PM. Friday evening in the Arts District: live trivia, trolleys, music, food trucks, wine, and shopping.
🦆 RVA Duck Race & Festival of Inclusion, Dates and Times: Saturday Sep 6, 11 AM–4 PM. Saturday at Brown’s Island: live tunes, food, and family-friendly fundraising for the Autism Society.
🎸 Daniel Donato at Maymont, Dates and Times: Friday Sep 5, 6 PM, Poppy at The National, River City Roller Derby, and CatVideoFest (Sunday) bring thrills across genres.
Hampton Roads
🎉 Norfolk First Fridays, Dates and Times: Friday Sep 5, 5–8:30 PM. DJs, food trucks, and shopping in the heart of downtown.
🎶 “A Beautiful Noise” (Neil Diamond musical) Chrysler Hall is playing this moving Broadway-inspired tribute. Multiple shows this weekend:
Fri, Sep 5 — 8:00 PM
Sat, Sep 6 — 2:00 PM & 8:00 PM
Sun, Sep 7 — 1:00 PM & 6:30 PM
Western Virginia
🌻 Beaver Dam Farm Sunflower Festival (Buchanan) — 700,000 blooms, live music, and artisan booths.
🌮 Roanoke Taco Fest — Saturday in Elmwood Park: tacos, margaritas, and music under the autumn sky.
🧱Roanoke Valley Brick Convention — Saturday & Sunday: LEGO displays, interactive builds, and big imaginations.
York/Heritage
💥 Royal Artillery Demonstration — Revolutionary-era cannon drills at Yorktown Battlefield.
📖 Lecture: Forgotten Patriots (York Hall) — Stories of Black soldiers in the American Revolution.
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