CALENDAR of events february 2022...Black History Month, American Heart Month, Nat’l Bird Feeding Month, Month of Love Dance FXBG swing dances above Picker's Supply in downtown FXBG. Beginner lesson from 7:30-8pm; dance 8-11pm. No partner or experience needed, 902 Caroline St
Tuesday, Feb 1
Great Lives Series, Jimmy Carter, 7:30p UMWDodd Aud7p Live MUSIC "ON THE Cinder" @ the Rec Center, 213 William St
Live Music @Adventure North, Reckless Brigade, 7p
Wednesday February 2 Groundhog Day
Open Mic @Adventure Brewing Eagle Village, 7:30p
Nerds Unite! Magic the Gathering @the Rec Center, 7p
Live Music @Colonial Tavern, sweet and sassy tunes: old favorites to sing along to, sit back and relax songs, get up and dance, new songs, modern country, rock, and even some Irish! 1-4p, 406 Lafayette Blvd
Trivia Night, Sunken Well at 6:30pm Match wits with the 'Burgs finest minds. Prize! 720 Littlepage Jeopardy nights at Adventure Eagle Village 7:30 -9p.
Live Music@6 Bears & A Goat, Bon brings our smooth, funky sound an night of R&B hits. 7-9p, 1140 International Pkway
Thursday February 3
Sunday February 6
Great Lives Series, Mother Theresa, , 7:30p UMW Dodd Aud7p
Sunken Well Tavern Sunday Brunch, 720 Littlepage til 1p
First Friday February 4
Sunday Brunch@Billiken's Smokehouse @The Chimneys, 623 Caroline ST
Beijing Olympics Opening Ceremony
Bluegrass on the Patio, Sunken Well Tavern 6-8pm
"Gary the Goose", Brush Strokes Gallery, opening reception, 5-9p, 824 Caroline St Artful Dimension "Red Alert" All Member Show, opening 6-9p, 922 Caroline St 30th Anniversary Celebration,"Glamour & Pearls", Art First opening 6-9p, 824 Caroline St
Gallery,
"Celebrating Black History", and "All Photography, FCCA, 813 Sophia St. Attention Dads!! Join us for our Annual Valentine's Dance for fathers, stepdads, grandpas, and uncles to treat their little sweethearts to an evening of dress-up, fun and dancing. It's a magical. Lafayette Upper Elementary School, 6:30-8:30p, 3 Learning LAne Live Music, Abominog @the Recreation Center, 8-11:30p, 213 William St Live Music @Adventure North, Brisk, 6p
Saturday February 5
Invasive Plant Removal @Friends of the Rappahannock, 9-12p 3219 Join FXBG Paranormal Research & Investigation & Covert Paranormal Teams as they host PARANORMAL LOCKSDOWN at the Historic Belle Grove Plantation in King George, VA Live Music @the Rec Center, Dicqbeata; Sunshine Hysteria;& More, 6:30p, 213 William st
Sunday Brunch at the Colonial Tavern 11:30-3p
Tuesday February 8
Great Lives Series, Fly Girls, , 7:30p UMWDodd Aud7p
Wednesday February 9
Trivia Night, Sunken Well at 6:30pm 720 Littlepage Jeopardy nights at Adventure Eagle Village 7:30 pm.
Thursday February 10
Black History Month Keynote Speaker, Dr. Marceline Catalatt, 12-1:30p, UMW Unveiling New Historic Panel: 1950 Graduating Class of Walker Grant Protest in front of the Dorothy Hart Community Center the site of the protest, 408 Canal St, 1pm Great Lives Series, Homer, , 7:30p UMWDodd Aud7p Open Mic Comedy @The Chimneys, 12-2p, 623 Caroline St
Friday February 11
Drive-In Movie Series, "Shang-Chi & the Legend of the TEN Rings", gates open 5p, movie 6p, Old Mill Park FREE Spainish Wine Dinner @Casey's Restaurant, Chef Alex and Chef Jose Costa 's Spanish influenced 5 course dinner featuring tapas and Spanish Wine , 7-10p 622 Kenmore Ave
Saturday February 12
Spotsy Farmers Market, 9-12p, 12150 Gordon Rd. It's all about the kids 7th Annual FXBG Kid Expo at Expo & Conference Center. great event for families learn, explore & play together! activities set up throughout the Expo Center, including Musical Petting Zoo, Animals & Inflatables. thru Feb 13 www.FredericksburgKidExpo.com Whooo Loves You? All about owls Owls are some of the most amazing creatures. Join the team from Earthquest discover all about their adaptations, dig into some owl pellets, and meet a few of these winged animals. Owl Prowl (short night hike) to see if we can get any wild ones to talk to us! Motts Run Reservoir,4:30-6:30p. Join us at the Mary Washington House as we celebrate the birth of our first president! Included with your paid admission are free cake and crafts for children (while supplies last.) 11-4p Live Music @Acventure Brewing Eagle Village The Cold North, 7p Dance FXBG swing dances above Picker's Supply in downtown FXBG. Beginner lesson from 7:30-8pm; dance 8-11pm. No partner or experience needed 902 Caroline St 10th Annual Lincoln Birthday Dinner @Courtyard Marriott Downtown, 6p 620 Caroline ST
Sunday February 13
Sunken Well Tavern Sunday Brunch, Dine-In, Take-Out, & Delivery. 720 Littlepage til 1p Sunday Brunch@Billiken's Smokehouse @The Chimneys, 623 Caroline ST Bluegrass on the Patio, Sunken Well Tavern 6-8pm Sunday Brunch at the Colonial Tavern 11:30-3p
Monday February 14 Happy Valentine's Day
Tuesday February 15
Great Lives Series, Remembering Emmitt Till, , 7:30p UMWDodd Aud7p
Wednesday, February 16
Healthy Cooking Demo, 12-1 pm, Fredericksburg Food Co-op, 320 Emancipation Hwy AND online. Join Gwyn Whittaker, owner of GreenFare Organic Cafe in Herndon, for a healthy cooking demonstration and discussion. Email fxbgfoodcoop@gmail.com to register for online session. Photographing Your Artwork @FCCA, with Professional Photographer Laura O'Leary , 8:30-11 a, 813 Sophia St
Trivia Night, Sunken Well at 6:30pm 720 Littlepage Jeopardy nights at Adventure Eagle Village 7:30 pm.
Thursday February 17
Great Lives Series, Black Woman Reforner, Ida B. Wells, , 7:30p UMWDodd Aud7p
Friday February 18
Families are invited to join us for a night of fun, friendly competition! Test your game skills against other families for the top prize. Families participate as a team 6:30-8:30p Dorothy Hart Community Center $ Live Music @Colonial Tavern, Shree, 8-11p, 406 Lafayette Blvd
Saturday February 19
FXBG Snowball Fight Melee happening at Fredericksburg Nationals, 601 Caroline Street, First Floor, Fredericksburg, 3: to 5 pm Live Music @the Rec Center, Lacking & Road Pig Split Release, 7p, 213 William ST Dance FXBG swing dances above Picker's Supply in downtown FXBG. Beginner lesson from 7:30-8pm; dance 8-11pm. No partner or experience needed , 902 Caroline St
Sunday February 20
Sunken Well Tavern Sunday Brunch, Dine-In, Take-Out, & Delivery. 720 Littlepage til 1p Sunday Brunch@Billiken's Smokehouse @The Chimneys, 623 Caroline ST Bluegrass on the Patio, Sunken Well Tavern 6-8pm Sunday Brunch at the Colonial Tavern 11:30-3p Concert Series @St George Episcopal Church, Jazz Ensemble,Join us for an afternoon of Jazz & Blues 3p, 905 Princess Anne St FREE "tHE Big Day Bridal Show" Planning for a Wedding is made easy at the Fredericksburg Expo Center Smell the flowers, taste the cakes, try the food and sit in the limos as you enjoy a leisurely day with the areas best wedding and event professionals all under one roof. 11a-3p
Tuesday February 22
Great Lives Series, Surupa Gupta, , 7:30p UMWDodd Aud7p
Wednesday February 23 Trivia Night, Sunken Well at 6:30pm Match wits with the 'Burgs finest minds. Prize! 720 Littlepage Jeopardy nights at Adventure Eagle Village 7:30 pm. Play on your own or with your friends to test your trivia skills,7:30-9p.
Thursday February 24
Great Lives Series, Black Flags, Blue Waters, , 7:30p UMWDodd Aud7p
Saturday February 26
"Hope Lives Here", Dance Matrix dancers, singers & actors come together to share their art & raise funds for Empowerhouse, FXBG Library Theater, 7:30p, info dancematrixcompany.com Spirits Festivel, Sample some of the BEST spirits in VA. All Samples included in admission! FXBG Fairgrounds, 2400 Airport Avr, 11a-4p Dance FXBG swing dances above Picker's Supply in downtown FXBG. Beginner lesson from 7:30-8pm and dance from 8-11pm. No partner or experience needed, 902 Caroline St
Sunday February 27
Sunken Well Tavern Sunday Brunch, Dine-In, Take-Out, & Delivery. 720 Littlepage til 1p Sunday Brunch @ Billiken's Smokehouse @The Chimneys, 623 Caroline ST Bluegrass on the Patio, Sunken Well Tavern 6-8pm Sunday Brunch at the Colonial Tavern 11:30-3p
Live Music @Adventure Brewing North, Scarlett Awakenung, 12-2p
Monday February 21 Presidents Day
1/2 Price for Washington's Birthday - Mary Washington House (540373-1569), Hugh Mercer Apothecary Shop (540-373-3362), and Rising Sun Tavern 11a-4p Enjoy 1/2 price our standard admission prices as we celebrate George Washington's Birthday. Adults tour for $3.50 per museum, youth 6-17 tour for $1.50 per museum.
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