August Calendar of Evince

Ongoing

Danville Science Center Exhibits Science Unplugged - Back to basics with hands-on elements demonstrating scientific concepts. Go! - Highlights the intersection between the physics of machines and biology of the human body. Water - Discover history trapped in ice, experience clouds first hand, uncover life found in a droplet, plunge to the depths of the ocean, learn about water usage from a towering wall of 2,000+ water bottles, enter a room of rain and don’t get wet, and more.

Crescent Crossing - Train-themed exhibit introduces families to important science, technology, engineering, and math fundamentals, such as creativity, problem solving, and cause and effect.

Butterfly Station & Garden – Find out which type of caterpillar certain plants attract, learn the best methods to attract butterflies, and get inspired to create your own butterfly garden. www.dsc.smv.org

Ruby B. Archie Public Library Programs. Whodunit Book Club, Adult & Tween Arts & Crafts, Storytellers, Dumbledore’s Army, Maker Mondays, Tree House Tuesday, De-Stress Night, The Write Stuff, Puzzlers Club, Family Storytime, Unrequired Reading –Classics Book Club, Youth Dungeons and Dragons, LEGO Brick Engineers, Mad Scientists - Wooden Car Derby, Little Explorers Storytime, Little Learning Lab - Flying Marvels, Book Babies.

Pittsylvania Co. Farmers Market F 4-6:30pm, Sat 7:30am-12pm. Olde Dominion Ag Complex. 434.432.8026. Danville Farmers Market. W 1-6pm, Sat 7:30am-12pm. Community Market. 434.797.8961.

Through September 17

Exhibit. Robert Marsh Retrospective Sat 12-5pm, Sun 2-5pm, MonTues 10am-5pm. Danville Museum 434.793.5644.

August 1

Free Film Screening. “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks”. 5:30pm. Prizery. 434.572.8339.

August 1 (thru 29)

Beginner Southside Urban Line Dance. Learn to line dance, learn new moves, have fun, make new friends. Tues. 5:30- 6:30pm. Ballou Rec. Center. 434.799.5216.

August 3 (thru 31)

Southside Urban Line Dance. Learn to line dance, learn new moves, have fun, make new friends. Mon & Thurs. 6-7pm. Ballou Rec. Center. 434.799.5216.

August 4

Suds, Swine, Sippin’ & Song. Tickets on Acceptiva. 5:30-10pm. Motley’s Mill Waterfall Estate. 434.334.8627

Campfire Friday. Enjoy a fun summer campfire under the stars with s’mores, campfire games, and of course ghost stories. Bring your own blanket/chair. Ages 5+, parents required to stay. 8-9pm. Ballou Park. 434.799.5150.

August 4, 5 & 6

Virginia IBRA Barrel Racing. Olde Dominion Agricultural Complex. 434.432.8026.

Davenport Energy Night Race 7pm. South Boston Speedway. 434.572.4947.

August 5 (thru 8)

DMFAH Attic Sale. Sat 9am-4pm, Sun 1-4pm, Mon-Tues 10am-4pm. Danville Museum 434.793.5644.

August 12

Main Street To Anglers Kayaking. Navigate rapids and paddle around islands in a picturesque portion of the river. Ages 12+. 9-11am.

Cruise-in & Book Bag Giveaway 10am. Barnes Street, Reidsville. Benefit Bike Show - for Easton Coffer. Registration 10-11am. Show 12-6pm. River Oak Church.

Community Day. $10K giveaway, live fire & rescue demonstrations, Touch-a-Truck, new ambulance R344 dedication, children’s bounce houses, food and beverage. 10am-2pm. Blairs Fire & Rescue. 434.836.3065.

August 15

August 5 & 12

Main Street Art Collective Events. 8/5

Clay Jewelry Making Class, 11am; 8/12 Sunflower Painting, 11am. MSAC.

August 6 (thru 27)

Live Music. Hosted by Stuart Jennings. Sundays 2-6pm. 2 Witches Winery & Brewing Co.

August 8 (thru 20)

Community Art Month. Opening Reception 8/8. M-F 10am-4pm. Prizery. 434.572.8339.

August 10

Summer of Soul Festival. Attention all Soul Train lovers - Get your groove on. Dance, DJ, Soul Train Scramble to win a prize. Dress your best and come ready for a night of fun with family and friends. Refreshments provided. Ages 50+. Registration required by 8/9. Ballou Park. 4347995216.

Thursday Paddle. Travel on the Dan River in hopes to catch glimpses of river otters, blue herons, and turtles. Registration required. Ages 8+. 434.799.5150.

Music at the Market Concert Series Old 97 Band. Bring a chair, blanket, and picnic basket for a relaxing evening listening to music. 7-9pm. Community Market-Outdoor Stage. 434.857.3384.

Tossing at the Crossing - Cornhole Tournaments. Blind draw for partners, players can bring their own bags, prizes awarded. Registration required. 7-9:30pm. Community Market. 434.857.3384.

August 11

August 4-6, 11-13

The Little Mermaid. Presented by the Prizery Players. 7:30pm, 3pm. Prizery. 434.572.8339.

August 4 (thru 26)

Live Music. 8/4 Wicked Karaoke; 8/5 Cory Leutjen & the Traveling Blues Band; 8/11 Marie Anderson; 8/12 The LoOG ; 8/18 Sleepless Denver; 8/19 Slaughter Ave; 8/25 For A Dollar Trio; 8/26 Blue City Bombers 7-10pm. 2 Witches Winery & Brewing Co.

August 5

Frozen Food Giveaway. First come, first served. 8am. Danville Police Department.

Too Broke for Sturgis Party. Food trucks, live radio remotes, beer garden, music by Slaughter Ave. Legion Post 325.

Flip Flop Friday. Bring your lawn chairs and friends to settle in for a fun, relaxing evening. Enjoy music by Papa Thump, food, & wine. 6-10pm. Homeplace Vineyard. 434.432.9463.

Live Music. Performance by Heath Haynes. Tap take-over with Ballad Brewing and Three Roads Brewing. 6:30pm. Crema & Vine.

August 11

PAA Exhibit Enjoy the art of Compulsory Measures and Photographs by Rick Dawson. Piedmont Arts. 276.632.3221.

Cougar Business Festival. A space where local businesses can connect with our students, faculty and staff, and community, as well as market your goods and services.12-3pm. Averett Main Campus, Carrington Recreational Center. tyancey@ averett.edu.

August 19

8 Track Minds. Come dressed in your 70’s attire and dance the night away. Free concert. Bring your chairs. Music and food. 7pm. S Scales Street, Reidsville.

Live Music. Say No More - classic rock. 8pm. Mucho Taqueria Taco and Tequila Bar.

August 25

Dance & Dine Series. Country Western with the Redd Volkaert Trio. 7pm. Prizery. 434.572.8339.

August 25 & 26

VA Livestock Show. Olde Dominion Agricultural Complex. 434.432.8026.

August 26

Volleyball Camp. Train with regional ranked players. Ages 9-11. Mt. Hermon Church. 434.770.0034

Sippin’ Saturdays. Enjoy music, wine and rockin’ on the screened in, wrap around porch. 12-5pm. Homeplace Vineyard. 434.432.9463.

August 26, 26 & 27

IMSA Michelin GT Challenge and Virginia is for Racing Lovers Grand Prix. Virginia International Raceway. 434.822.7700.

August 27

Bikes on Main Cruise-In. All participants are required to leave their vehicles parked once they have entered the event area.

ATV’s welcome. 4-8pm.

UPCOMING:

September 7 (thru 10)

Blue Ridge Rock Festival. Virginia International Raceway. 434.822.7700.

September 11

Bats & Badges. Legion Field, Dan Daniel Park.

September 23

Chris Young Concert. A multiplatinum, global entertainer. 6pm. Danville Harvest Jubilee, Carrington Pavilion. 434.799.5200.