First Friday: Furious Flower Broadside Gallery presents “Writing on the Wall: Reading Black Poetry”

Furious Flower Poetry Center 500 Cardinal Drive, Harrisonburg, VA, United States

Join us at Furious Flower Broadside Gallery for another Arts Council of the Valley First Friday Downtown Art Tour. Our third exhibit, "The Writing on the Wall: Reading Black Poetry," curated by Furious Flower Advisory Board Vice Chair Susan Facknitz, will debut June 2 with a second reception on July 7. About the Exhibit: We […]

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First Friday at Horizon

Horizon Gifts 60 W Market St, Harrisonburg, VA, United States

Join Us at Horizon Gifts Harrisonburg on the First Friday of each month for Local Arts & Culture events!

First Friday: “Kabuki” by Austin Gammons @Pale Fire Brewing

Pale Fire Brewing Company 217 S Liberty St Ste 105, Harrisonburg, VA, United States

Our June show is "Kabuki" by artist Austin Gammons, one of our bartenders! Come see the opening of this collection of gouache and colored pencil on Friday, June 2nd or anytime the taproom is open the rest of the month.

Free

By the Fire Fridays- 2023 Spring Edition

Brothers Craft Brewing 800 N Main St, Harrisonburg, VA, United States

Join us each week for our By the Fire Fridays 2023 Spring Edition concert series to enjoy locally crafted music and beer! Each week, we set up our outdoor space so that you can enjoy the weather and a different musical act. The taproom opens at 1 pm and the fire pit and music start […]

Austin Shifflett @The Friendly Fermenter

The Friendly Fermenter 2 S Mason St, Harrisonburg, VA, United States

LIVE music for Arts Council of the Valley First Friday! Along with a new art show by @Andrea Konstant!

Free

The Cool Amps + puppy doll + Kip Sparkles @Pale Fire Brewing Co.

Pale Fire Brewing Company 217 S Liberty St Ste 105, Harrisonburg, VA, United States

The Cool Amps, puppy doll, and Kip Sparkles at Pale Fire Brewing Co. Friday, June 2nd 7PM FREE >>> The Cool Amps Armed with catchy tunes and fun times, this Songwriter Indie-Rock trio comes at you with melodies, harmonies, drums, keys, and this...uhh...six string bass...electric..guitar.. type...thing. Idk. The Beatles used it on Hey Jude. puppy […]

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Comedy Improv at Court Square Theater

Court Square Theater 41 Court Sq, Harrisonburg, VA, United States

Back on our favorite stage and ready to perform scenes based on YOUR suggestions! $5 suggested donation at the door. Check out https://www.facebook.com/courtsquaretheater/ or courtsquaretheater.org for more information and great entertainment opportunities.

Rocktown Improv First Friday Wind Down @Court Square Theater

Court Square Theater 41 Court Sq, Harrisonburg, VA, United States

Wrap up your First Friday gallery tour with an evening of Improv Theater! Rocktown Improv is a collective of local actors and improvists creating unscripted scenes through games and audience suggestion. Each performance is unique, you won’t want to miss this show!

$5

Harrisonburg Farmer’s Market

Turner Pavilion 228 S Liberty St, Harrisonburg, VA, United States

Local produce in season from asparagus to zucchini, artisan breads and a wide variety of delicious baked goods, free range meats and eggs, cheeses and prepared foods. Seasonal fresh cut flowers, bedding and nursery plants, select local crafts and much more. Summer Market (April-Thanksgiving) Tuesday and Saturday from 8AM-1PM; Winter Market (December-March) Saturday Only from […]

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Family Nature Walk @Edith J. Carrier Arboretum at JMU

Edith J Carrier Arboretum 780 University Blvd, Harrisonburg, VA

Do you want to get the kids outside, but just need a little push? Do you need a very gentle introduction to hiking? Terrain not suitable for strollers, but baby backpacks are welcome. We'll explore one of the upland trails of the Arboretum at a curious child's pace (less than a mile.) If you have […]

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Feel the Sour Beer Fest @Restless Moons Brewing

Restless Moons Brewing 120 W Wolfe St, Harrisonburg, VA 22802, Harrisonburg, VA, United States

Join us June 3 for the first annual Feel the Sour, a festival of local sour beers and music! Our tap list will be chock-full of Restless Moons sour beers, as well as guest sours from: Basic City BrewHaha Brothers Elkton Brewing The Friendly Fermenter Three Notch'd Collab House Outback Brewing Pale Fire Patch Brewing […]

Free – $40

THUNDERSTRUCK W/ SPECIAL GUEST SURREAL!

Massanutten Tech Ctr 325 Pleasant valley rd, Harrisonburg, VA, United States

***MTC Concert Series*** America's AC/DC Tribute Band THUNDERSTRUCK takes the stage! with very special guests SURREAL!!! Concert Starts at 6:30 PM/Gates Open at 5:30 PM FOR THOSE ABOUT TO ROCK WITH MTC...WE SALUTE YOU!

X2 Comedy Summer Show @Court Square Theater

Court Square Theater 41 Court Sq, Harrisonburg, VA, United States

Arts Council of the Valley (ACV) partners with X2 Comedy to spread the joy and benefits of laughter in our community through a live performing arts series at Court Square Theater. X2 Comedy provides high-quality clean (PG-13) shows featuring talented national touring, regional and local comedians. 2023 X2 Comedy Series Showdates Saturday, February 25 The […]

$20 – $25

Jarekus Singleton at Clementine

Clementine 153 S Main St, Harrisonburg, VA, United States

Jarekus Singleton is making some serious blues noise... blending modern-day blues and emotionally intense soul.

$15

Yoga at Sage Bird Ciderworks

Sage Bird Ciderworks 325 N Liberty St., Harrisonburg, VA, United States

It’s time to roll out your yoga mat and discover the combination of physical and mental exercises that can rest your mind and strengthen your body. In partnership with The Center Yoga, a local studio in downtown Harrisonburg, our instructor will guide you through poses and exercises that focus on small, extended movements with emphasis […]

Science Sunday for Girls

John C Wells Planetarium 91 W Grace St, Harrisonburg, VA, United States

This is a first come first serve event, no reservations or held spots. Every first Sunday of the month is the Science Sunday just for Girls. This promotes Stem programs and learning for Girls in a supportive environment. Takes place at the JMU Planetarium- 2pm-3:30pm.

Juried Art Show Awards Reception

Virginia Mennonite Retirement 1501 Virginia Ave, Harrisonburg, VA

2023 marks the 20th year of presenting the Annual Juried Art Exhibition in the Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community's Park Gables Gallery. This year’s event features the work of 83 artists from across the country. The art categories include: Drawing/Painting/Printmaking Photography/Digital Artworks 3-Dimensional/Fabric/Assemblage/Other Media On June 4 at an Awards Reception, art winners will be announced. […]

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Mike Frazier and Rebecca Porter @Sage Bird Ciderworks

Sage Bird Ciderworks 325 N Liberty St., Harrisonburg, VA, United States

Cash donations to bands MIKE FRAZIER Mike Frazier is a lyric-spinning Virginian who blends Americana, folk, and rock ‘n’ roll music to tell tales of life in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. Drawing on everything from the widescreen romanticism of Bruce Springsteen to the socially conscious urgency of The Clash. Mikefrazierva.bandcamp.com REBECCA PORTER Rebecca Porter's […]

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