CALENDAR of events
First Friday November 1
FCCA "Textures & Patterns"; TIMOTHY Stephens in Member's Gallery, 813 Sophia St
Brush Strokes Gallery,"Giving Thanks", opening reception 5-9p, 824 Caroline St
PONSHOP Exhibits Photographs by Priscilla Harper Opening Reception: 5-9pm Exhibition thru December 31.
Elena McLaughlin, Featured Artist, Canal Quarters, 1517 Princess Anne
"Love For Color" Collections of New Works Glora Mayra Opening reception 6pm to 9pm. Art First, 824 Caroline St, 5-9p
"People Say You Can"Works by Evelyn Andrianos of Ev's Glass Creations, Artful Dimensions, 922 Caroline Stn, 6-9pm
Dead Whispers Haunted Attraction the ultimate destination for thrillseekers. With Hollywood-level production, live actors, and a variety of attractions FXBG Fairgrounds 6-10p,
Live Music Whiskey Acolyte@Adventure Brewing North, 7-9p
Live Music Big Rob @Log Home Brewing 5727 Courthouse Rd, 6p
Saturday November 2
Sunken Well Saturday: Brunch from 9-2, 720 Littlepage
Market at the Community Center featuring local artists and crafters , 10a-4p, Dorothy Hart Community Center
Fred SPCA Animal Rescue Festival, 9:30a Walk for the Animals; Fesival begins at 10a, vendors, beer, wine, animals, Hurkamp Park
The Walk to End Alzheimer's FXBG Fxbg National Stadium, 8:30-12n
Spotsy Fall Classic Car Show & Vendors Market, across from Riverbend HS, food trucks, vendors, raffles, All classic cars prior to 1990,10a-3p
Dead Whispers - Haunted Attraction FXBG Fairgrounds 6-10p,
Black Arts Festival features contextual arts, dance and live music performances from artists around the FXBG area Artists will be displaying and selling a wide variety of art in Market Square, and performers and musicians will be Market Square and Riverfront Park. 12n-7p
Night in Washington's Day, Historic Kenmore, Explore the concealed history of life after dark under the stars special musical performances by Colonial Faire 7-9:30p
Cocktail & Dessert Festival,Hand Crafted Cocktails & Signature Desserts all under one roof! Samples Included. Fxbg Convention Center, 11a=4p
Jazz 4 Justice, 11th Annual Concert,@Dodd Auditorium, UMW 7:30p
Live Music @ 6B&G Big Rob, 7-9:30p ,1140 International Pkwy
Live Music Jim O'Ferrell @Adventure Brewing, 7-9p
Live Music Made in the USA Band, Log Home Brewing, Courthouse RD 6p
Live Music Blues Jam, 2-4p, Colonial Tavern, 406 Lafayette Blvd
Live Music Fist of Whiskey Band @Colonial Tavern, 406 Lafayette Blvd, 8-11p
Sunday November 3
Join Old Dominion Humane Society in Hikes with rescue dogs. dogs paired with hikers on the trails. Hikers meet at the ODHS center at 3602 Lafayette Blvd 8:30 a.m..
Sunday Brunch Sunken Well Tavern, 9a-2 & bluegrass music from 6-8, 720 Littlepage,
Sunday Brunch at the Colonial Tavern 11a-3p
Market at the Community Center featuring local artists and crafters 10a-4p, Dorothy Hart Community Center
Live Music Shree @Strangewaays FXBG, 2-5p, 350 Lansdowne Rd
Monday November 4
Open Mic @Colonial Tavern sign-up:6:45; Music begins 7p, 406 Lafayettee Blvd
Wednesday November 6
Trivia Night, Sunken Well at 6:30pm 720 Littlepage
Trapper Young at 6 Bears & Goat Trivia Night 7 pm. 1140 International
Chess Tournament @Wild Hare Cider Pub,Courtyard, 205 William St, 7p
Thursday November 7
UMW Galleries Mid-Atlantic New Painting, A juried exhibition of Artists from across the region, Ruderhof Martin Gallery & duPont Gallery, 10a4p, exhibit thru January 29, 2025
Lafayette and the Passing of the Founding Generation, Speaker: Dr. Will Mackintosh, University of Mary Washington CRRL Fxbg, 6:30-8p
"Indigenous History at the Rappahannock Fall Line', Jason Seller, UMW assoc profesor Deot, History & American Studies, 10a, CRRL Fxbg Aud.,
UMW Theatre, Nunsense, wacky, outrageous anything goes sense of fun, Klein Theatre, College Ave, website for dates & times. Show thru Nov 24
Twilight Movie Saga Trivia, Strangeways Brewing FBXG, 350 Landsdowne Rd, 6:45p
Burger & Trivia @Wild Hare Cider Pub, 205 William ST, 7p
Live Music Acoustic Onion, featuring music of the Beatles, Colonial Tavern, 406 Lafayette Blvd
Friday November 8
Community Health Fair, Destinationd Good Health Get Stuck in Paradise, Massad Family YMCA, Butler Rd., 10a-1p, free flu shots, free health screenings, massage clinic, cooking demo, fitness demos & activities
Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella is the new Broadway adaptation of the classic musical. Christian Youth Theatre Spotsy HS, 6975 Courthouse Rd, Nov 8-10 & Nov 16-17
Open Mike Night w/ Green Bean @Adventure Brewing Eagle Village 6:309:30p
Saturday November 9
Holiday Open House Weekend, Downtown decorated. Shops full of gifts. Restaurants full of cheer. Holiday music is in the air. Santa takes a break from his workshop to greet you with a smile. Also, be sure to try out our annual Window Wonderland contest
Sunken Well Saturday: Brunch from 9-2, 720 Littlepage
Gemstone Creations Holiday Open House, 10a-4p, 606 Caroline St FXBG Walks Feminists: Sisters in Suffrage, Learn about early suffrage efforts in VA & FXBG Celebrate the 103rd anniv passage of 19th Amend., 2 hr guided walking tour of downtown, meet at visitors center, 10a Rappahannock Model Railroaders Spotsy Towne Centre Mall nearFood Court, 10a-8p See our trains operating on our modular layouts.
University of Mary Washington Open House get an overview on student life, academic programs, a take a campus tour.
FXBG Pickle +Grilled Cheese Festival, 12-5p Highmark Brewing, Free Admission, 390 Kings Hwy
Second Saturady at Hanover Place, local artisians, beer-wine-cider, Food by Wild Olive & Fig, 12n-7p, 205 Hanover St
Live Music The Scenic Roots @6B&G, 7-9:30p, 1140 International Pkwy
Live Music Waking Napster @Log Home Brewing, 6-9p, 5727 Courhouse
Live Music Dusty Leigh &6-10p, 10760 Patriot Hwy Bubba Sparxx @Hard times Cafe,
Sunday November 10
Holiday Open House Weekend, Downtown
Join Old Dominion Humane Society Hikes with rescue dogs. Hikers meet at the ODHS center at 3602 Lafayette Blvd 8:30 a.m..
Sunday Brunch Sunken Well Tavern, 9a-2 & bluegrass music from 6-8, 720 Littlepage, Sunday Brunch at the Colonial Tavern 11a-3p
Rappahannock Model Railroaders Spotsylvania Towne Centre Mall near Food Court, 10a-5p
Books at Belmont, Speaker Series: Meet Donald Pfanz, author of "Fredericksburg Comprehenive Civil War Guide, FREE, Gari Melchers Home & Studio, 2-4p
Monday November 11
Veterans Day Procession, Honor Our Heros, 1401 Kenmore Ave, 10a, Ceremony at 10:25
Open Mic @Colonial Tavern sign-up:6:45; Music begins &p, 406 Lafayettee Blvd
Wednesday November 13
Chess Tournament @Wild Hare Cider Pub,Courtyard, 205 William St, 7p Trivia Night, Sunken Well at 6:30pm 720 Littlepage
Join Trapper Young at 6 Bears and a Goat for Trivia Night 7 pm. 1140 International Pkwy
Live Music Brian Lyra Brown @Courtyard Mariott FXBG, 6-9p,
Thursday November 14
Preschool Palette thoughtfully curated classes nurtures child's creative spirit open-ended art exploration Gari Melchers Home & Studio, 10-11a
Native American Cultural Celebration Keynote Address by Rene Locklear White UMW Cedric Rucker Center: Chandler Ballroom. 7 pm Free
Burger & Trivia @Wild Hare Cider Pub, 205 William ST, 7p
Friday November 15
Possum Punchlines Comedy Show, quirky stanup, miusical comedy, doors open 7p, show starts, 7:30p, 211 William St
Open Mike Night @Adventure Brewing Eagle Village, 6:30-9:30p
Live Music Brian Franke @Log Home Brewing, 5727 Courthouse, 6p
Saturday November 16
Sunken Well Saturday: Brunch from 9-2, 720 Littlepage
Indie Film Screening "Written By Mike", Red Dragon Brewery, 8p, 1420
Princess Anne St
Holiday Bazaar Craft Fair, King George Citizens Center, 8076 Kings Hwy, King George 9a-4p
A Wee CHristmas Miniature Making Workshop, Historic Kenmore, Create a holiday-themed "room box" that you can display , 1-3p
Gingerbread House Workshop Ferry Farm, Learn the secrets of building a real gingerbread house! Build / small gingerbread house step-by-step.
All materials provided. Ages 7 to adult. 11a-12:30p,
Live Music Whiskey Rivival @ 6B&G, 7-9:30p, 110 International Pky
Live Music Last Call @Log home Brewing 5727 Courthouse rd 6p
Sunday November 17
"Take a Hike Day" at 8:45 a.m. at Old Dominion Humane Society (ODHS)
Volunteers pair the public with rescue dogs before heading out to a local trail to enjoy the cooler autumn weather. 3602 Lafayette Boulevard
Sunday Brunch Sunken Well Tavern, 9a-2 & bluegrass music from 6-8, 720 Littlepage,
Sunday Brunch at the Colonial Tavern 11a-3p
Monday November 18
Open Mic @Colonial Tavern Music begins &p, 406 Lafayettee Blvd
Wednesday November 20
Chess Tournament @Wild Hare Cider Pub,Courtyard, 205 William St, 7p Trivia Night, Sunken Well at 6:30pm 720 Littlepage
Join Trapper Young at 6 B&G Trivia Night 7 pm. 1140 International
Thursday November 21
FAM Evening with an expert: Dean Cedric Bernard Rucker, learn about the Mary Washington AIDS Quilt & AIDS movement in Fredericksburg.
A Celebration Like None Other: Lafaette Comes to FXBG, Speaker: John Hennessy, author and retired historian, National Park Service CRRL Fxbg, 6:30-8p
Burger & Trivia @Wild Hare Cider Pub, 205 William ST, 7p
Live Music Bruce Middle Group, 7:30-10:30p, Colonial Tavern,
Friday November 22
Stage Door, Dungeons & Improv w/ Theme, 810 Caroline St, 4th fl 8p
Saturday November 23
Sunken Well Saturday: Brunch from 9-2, 720 Littlepage
Stage Door Productions, Dungeons & Improv with a Theme, 810 Caroline St,4th floor 8p
Live Music Bailey Hayes @ 6B&G, 7-9:30p, 1140 Internationl Pkwy
Sunday November 24
Old Dominion Humane Society Hikes w/ rescue dogs. dogs paired with hikers on the trails. meet at ODHS center 3602 Lafayette Blvd 8:30 a.m..
Sunday Brunch Sunken Well Tavern, 9a-2 & bluegrass music from 6-8, 720 Littlepage,
Sunday Brunch at the Colonial Tavern 11a-3p
Woodland Hike at Gerri Melchers Home & Studio 2-3pm. meet outside the Visitor Center
Monday November 25
Open Mic @Colonial Tavern sign-up:6:45; Music 7p, 406 Lafayettee Blvd
Wednesday November 27 Trivia Night, Sunken Well at 6:30pm 720 Littlepage
Trapper Young at 6 B & G Trivia Night 7 pm. 1140 International Pkwy
Chess Tournament @Wild Hare Cider Pub,Courtyard, 205 William St, 7p Thanksgiving Thursday November 28
Saturday November 30
Small Business Saturday Downtown
Sunken Well Saturday: Brunch from 9-2, 720 Littlepage Lions Christmas Tree Lot Opens, Greenbriar Parking Lot, 9a-12P Mistletoe Market Shop Hurkamp Pk Local growers, producers, crafters, artisans at annual holiday craft fair and Farmers Market. get special hand-crafted gifts for everyone on your list. 9a-1p FXBG Funnies, night of stand-up comedy, concessions & bar available, Stage Door Productionds, 810 Caroline St, 4th Floor, 8p Live Music David Gould @6B&G, 7=9:30p, 1140 International Pky Live Music Lowriders Blues Band @Log Home Brewing 6p If you are reading th s 328th ssue of FPF thank an advertiser now in our 28th year of cont nuous publ cat on! L st your events ema l frntprch@ao com sub ect Calendar/Events Deadl ne for December 2024 ssue s November 19th
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