Nightlife in Emporia, VA

Mother's Day Artisan Market

In 1 week · May 3 – May 4 · Main Line Brewery · 1603 Ownby Ln, Richmond, VA

Stories from Our Federal Workers: Philip H. Rosenfelt, Department of Education

In 2 weeks · Sun, May 10, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Mary Riley Styles Public Library · 120 N Virginia Avenue, Falls Church, VA

To register for this program, please scroll down and click on the blue "Register" box. As the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, Mary Riley Styles Public Library is proud to invite speakers from federal government agencies to share their stories of public service. This month, we are...

Ben Bankas - Richmond

In 1 week · Apr 30 – May 2 · Funny Bone Comedy Club and Restaurant · 11800 W. Broad St., Richmond, VA

Godfrey

In 1 week · May 1 – May 5 · Funny Bone Comedy Club · 11800 West Broad Street Suite 1090, Richmond, VA

Hickory Crawdads at Fredericksburg Nationals

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 30, 10:35 PM UTC · Virginia Credit Union Stadium · 42 Jackie Robinson Way, Fredericksburg, VA

MiLB Single-A: Hickory Crawdads at Fredericksburg Nationals at Virginia Credit Union Stadium

Chesterfield Bee Festival

In 1 week · May 2 – May 3 · Chesterfield County Fair · 10300 Courthouse Road, Chesterfield, VA

Killer Queen: A Tribute To Queen

In 1 week · Sat, May 2, 12:00 AM–3:59 AM UTC · Dominion Energy Center for the Performing Arts · 600 East Grace Street, Richmond, VA

Spotlight Tour: Student Voices

In 1 week · Fri, May 1, 4:00 AM UTC · Maier Museum of Art at Randolph College · 1 Quinlan Street, Quinlan, VA

Take a 30-minute art break at the Maier and experience the collection through a student perspective. This special edition of our spotlight tour series will be led by students taking Introduction to Mu

Akron RubberDucks at Richmond Flying Squirrels

In 1 week · Tue, May 5, 11:05 PM UTC · CarMax Park · 3001 N Arthur Ashe Blvd, Richmond, VA

MiLB Double-A: Akron RubberDucks at Richmond Flying Squirrels at CarMax Park

Fredericksburg Nationals at Hill City Howlers

In 1 week · Tue, May 5, 10:30 PM UTC · Bank of the James Stadium · 3180 Fort Ave, Lynchburg, VA

MiLB Single-A: Fredericksburg Nationals at Hill City Howlers at Bank of the James Stadium

Little Hands Big Dreams Market, A Community Bazaar

In 1 week · May 2 – May 3 · 5101 Ruritan Place Richmond VA. 23234 · 16107 Santana Street, Chester, VA

Profs & Pints Richmond: Nightmares and Creativity

In 1 week · Apr 29 – May 1 · Triple Crossing Brewing-Fulton · 5203 Hatcher Street, Henrico, VA

Art + Architecture Walking Tour – Heart of Downtown: May 9

In 2 weeks · Sat, May 9, 4:00 AM UTC · Taubman Museum of Art · 110 Salem Avenue, Roanoke, VA

RVA Burlesque Bingo

In 1 week · May 2 – May 3 · Blue Bee Cider · 4811 Bethlehem Road, Richmond, VA

Sunrise Science: Musical Moods

In 1 week · May 5 – May 6 · Science Museum of Virginia · 2500 W Broad St, Richmond, VA

Playtime with Early Literacy Center

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 30, 3:00 PM–4:00 PM UTC · Mary Riley Styles Public Library · 120 N Virginia Avenue, Falls Church, VA

We will have our Early Literacy center available for free play for an hour after storytime. Drop in, no registration or tickets required.

Gwinnett Stripers at Norfolk Tides

In 1 week · Tue, May 5, 10:35 PM UTC · Harbor Park · 150 Park Ave, Norfolk, VA

MiLB Triple-A: Gwinnett Stripers at Norfolk Tides at Harbor Park

Delmarva Shorebirds at Salem RidgeYaks

In 1 week · Tue, May 5, 3:05 PM UTC · Carilion Clinic Field · 3164 Salem Turnpike, Salem, VA

MiLB Single-A: Delmarva Shorebirds at Salem RidgeYaks at Carilion Clinic Field

“Typo Ex, Exhibition of Typographic Expressionism” by Brian Vliet

In 1 week · May 1 – Jun 1 · Anne's Visual Art Studio gallery · 208 West Broad Street, Richmond, VA

Open Play

In 1 week · Fri, May 1, 2:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · York County Public Library · 8500 George Washington Memorial Hwy, Yorktown, VA

Join us for creative and imaginative play at the Yorktown Library. This is an open program for children to drop in with their caregivers and play and socialize with other families in the community.

Salem RidgeYaks at Fredericksburg Nationals

In 3 weeks · Tue, May 12, 10:35 PM UTC · Virginia Credit Union Stadium · 42 Jackie Robinson Way, Fredericksburg, VA

MiLB Single-A: Salem RidgeYaks at Fredericksburg Nationals at Virginia Credit Union Stadium

Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale

In 1 week · Apr 30 – May 3 · Poquoson Public Library · 500 City Hall Ave, Poquoson, VA

Poquoson Public Library's Friends of the Library present the annual Spring Book Sale! A wide selection of books for both adults and children, CDs, DVDs, puzzles, games and more available. General public sale: Friday 9-5Saturday 10-5Sunday 1-5Members preview sale: Thursday 5-9

Another Chance Program

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 30, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Prince George Library · 6605 Courts Drive, Hopewell, VA

Prince George School's Another Chance Program.

Virginia Wildlife Trail Grrrrand Reopening

In 1 week · May 2 – May 3 · Maymont · 1700 Hampton St, Richmond, VA

Bagful of Books Sale

In 1 week · Sat, May 2, 2:00 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Hopewell Library · 209 E Cawson Street, Hopewell, VA

The Hopewell/Prince George Friends of the Library are pleased to announce their semiannual Bagful of Books Sale. The sale will take place on Saturday, May 2nd from 11am to 2pm at the Hopewell Library inside the Hopewell Manufacturing Association Room. Patrons are asked to bring a standard-sized...

Ballast Artisan Market in Scott’s Addition

In 1 week · May 3 – Nov 9 · Ballast · 1320 Summit Ave, Richmond, VA

Tiny Builders (Ages 3-5)

In 3 weeks · Wed, May 13, 2:30 PM–4:30 PM UTC · Lynchburg Public Library - Main · 2315 Memorial Ave, Lynchburg, VA

Bring your imagination to Tiny Builders at the Miller Center! This program will feature Mega Bloks, KEVA Planks, MAGNA-TILES, and more! For children ages 3-5 and their parents/guardians.

Spring Homeschool Open House

In 1 week · May 1 – May 2 · Virginia Museum of History & Culture (VMHC) · 428 North Arthur Ashe Boulevard, Richmond, VA

Paint & Sip

In 2 weeks · May 7 – May 9 · Virago Spirits · 1727 Rhoadmiller Street, Richmond, VA

Poetry Reading & Workshop with Jennifer Kronovet

In 1 week · Sat, May 2, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Mary Riley Styles Public Library · 120 N Virginia Avenue, Falls Church, VA

Arlington Poet Laureate Jennifer Kronovet will share a selection of new work and lead a generative writing workshop designed for writers and non-writers alike! After listening to poems, participants will write their own through an exploratory, low-pressure exercise. Come if you’re a seasoned writer.

Arts in the Park

In 1 week · May 2 – May 4 · 1300 Blanton Avenue Richmond VA · 1300 Blanton Avenue, Richmond, VA

Murder Mystery Night for Teens

In 2 weeks · Wed, May 6, 10:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Poquoson Public Library · 500 City Hall Ave, Poquoson, VA

A murdered bride, an innocent man framed, and a killer on the loose! Harmony Ashcroft’s murder has sat unsolved in a case file since 1998…until now. It’s up to you and your detective skills to solve this decades-old cold case. Can you find Harmony’s killer?

Mother's Day Market

In 2 weeks · May 9 – May 10 · Bingo Beer Co · 2900 W Broad St, Richmond, VA

Southside from the Heart- Hopewell Evenings

In 3 weeks · Tue, May 12, 9:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Hopewell Library · 209 E Cawson Street, Hopewell, VA

Southside From the Heart is a local arm of From the Heart, a charitable organization based in Richmond VA that creates and donates knitted and crocheted objects to various groups. Looking to improve your skills? Everyone in your family already well decked out in scarves? This is the place for you!

Poetry Open Mic

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 29, 10:30 PM–12:00 AM UTC · York County Public Library · 8500 George Washington Memorial Hwy, Yorktown, VA

Celebrate National Poetry Month with us by attending this special Poetry Open Mic. Sign up for a 3-5 minute time slot to guarantee your chance to read. There will be a very limited amount of drop-in sign up slots. What should I bring to read? You can bring an original (aka written by you) poem or..

Tiny Tabletops (Ages 3-5)

In 1 week · Wed, May 6, 2:30 PM–4:30 PM UTC · Lynchburg Public Library - Main · 2315 Memorial Ave, Lynchburg, VA

“Play is often talked about as if it were a relief from serious learning. But for children, play IS serious learning. Play is really the work of childhood.” --Fred Rogers Let's play! Children ages 3-5 and their parents/guardians are invited to join us for our popular gaming program tailored to the..

Teen Craft Club - Painting

In 1 week · Mon, May 4, 10:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Mary Riley Styles Public Library · 120 N Virginia Avenue, Falls Church, VA · Ages 10–17

Join us to enjoy snacks and a different artsy activity every meeting. Teens in grades 6-12 are welcome! See the schedule below for this month's craft. Schedule: September 8: WatercolorsOctober 6: Halloween Mask PaintingNovember 3: Mosaic Picture FramesDecember 1: Graham Cracker HousesNo January...

Beer & Cheese Pairing with Truckle Cheesemongers

In 1 week · Apr 30 – May 1 · Benchtop Brewing Co. · 434 Hull Street, Richmond, VA

Baby and Me

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 30, 2:00 PM–2:30 PM UTC · Prince George Library · 6605 Courts Drive, Hopewell, VA · Ages Up to 5

STEAM: Wonderful World of Worms

In 1 week · Wed, May 6, 6:00 PM–6:30 PM UTC · Poquoson Public Library · 500 City Hall Ave, Poquoson, VA

Ages 4-5 join us for early learning fun with a focus on STEAM elements as we explore picture books and create hands-on book-based art, science, and math activities for your preschooler. Separate registration is required for each date. Participants will learn about the earth worms and how important..

Keep Flying

In 1 week · May 1 – May 3 · Canal Club · 1545 East Cary Street, Richmond, VA

Abstract Watercolors Series

In 2 weeks · Wed, May 6, 10:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · York County Public Library · 8500 George Washington Memorial Hwy, Yorktown, VA

Join us at the Yorktown Library to learn a new abstract watercolor technique. This month we will learn the wet-on-dry technique by painting layered shapes. This casual paint night is perfect for anyone looking to practice meditative art techniques and create in a low-pressure environment. All...

Chess Night

In 1 week · Tue, May 5, 9:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Lynchburg Public Library - Main · 2315 Memorial Ave, Lynchburg, VA

Drop in between 5 and 7 pm to test your chess skills against other enthusiasts. No sign-up is required, and it is open to anyone from beginner to master. Open to teens and adults.

Lorenzo & Friends: Puppet Magic Show

In 2 weeks · Sat, May 9, 3:00 PM–3:45 PM UTC · Mary Riley Styles Public Library · 120 N Virginia Avenue, Falls Church, VA · Ages 4+

Are you ready for some puppet magic? Join Lorenzo & Friends for a funny, interactive magic show! Best for ages 4+.

Kathy Griffin - New Face, New Tour 2026

In 1 week · Sat, May 2, 12:00 AM–3:59 AM UTC · The National · 708 East Broad Street, Richmond, VA

College and Career Readiness Classes

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 30, 4:30 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Hopewell Library · 209 E Cawson Street, Hopewell, VA · Ages 18+

College and Career Readiness Classes Improve your reading, math, language, and employment skills and/or study for your high school equivalency (GED®). Adult Education Classes are FREE! Students may enroll at any time. Eligibility documentation required for enrollment. For more information call:...