Live Music at Harvest Moon
2026-05-02 13:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-03 13:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Harvest Moon Marketplace, 14917 Moneta Rd, Moneta, VA, 24121, United States
Come see live music at Harvest Moon Marketplace! Click here to see who is playing this weekend!

Enjoy beer, wine, meads, ciders, and non-alcoholic drinks, along with delicious food and great shopping at the Marketplace. Free admission and free music!

Live Music & Food Truck at Fables & Feathers
2026-05-02 14:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-08 16:30 - 19:30 | Fables & Feathers Winery, 2117 Bruno Dr., Goodview, VA, 24095
Come to Fables and Feathers Winery for live music, great wine and beautiful views! Some days there will also be food trucks on site. Click here to see who is playing and which food truck will be on site!

Live Music at Portside
2026-05-02 16:00 - 18:00, 2026-05-03 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-07 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-05-08 18:00 - 20:00 | Portside Grill and Bar, 3619 Airport Rd., Moneta, VA, 24121, United States
Come to Portside Grill & Bar right on Smith Mountain Lake, for great food and live music! Click here to see who is playing!

Derby Day at Historic Avenel
2026-05-02 16:30 - 20:00 | Historic Avenel, 413 Avenel Avenue, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
13th Annual Henry Walton Memorial Derby Day at Historic Avenel!
Tickets can be purchased at the Bedford Area Welcome Center, Arthur’s Jewelry, Scott & Bond Insurance, or from Any Board Member.

LES MISÉRABLES
2026-05-02 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-05-03 15:00 - 17:00 | Jefferson Forest Auditorium, 1 Cavalier Circle, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
The epic musical Les Misérables will be performed by Jefferson Forest High School theatre students! Show dates are April 30 – May 3.
Get your tickets at the door (while they last!) or reserve yours now at cavaliertheatre.com!

Little Shop of Horrors
2026-05-02 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-05-03 15:00 - 17:00 | Susie G. Gibson Science & Technology Center, 600 Edmund St., Bedford, Virginia, 24523
Liberty High School Performing Arts will perform Little Shop of Horrors!
The show will be held at Susie G Gibson Auditorium while Liberty’s new auditorium is still under construction.
Tickets at the door or in advance by clicking here.

Live Music at New London Ruritan Club
2026-05-02 19:00 - 22:00 | New London Ruritan, 12411 East Lynchburg Salem Turnpike, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
This is a family friendly community dance with live entertainers!! $10/adult, doors open at 6:30pm, music 7-10pm. Please bring your own snacks and non-alcoholic beverages. Supported by Ruritan volunteers. Click here to see who is playing each week.

The Bloom & Gather Market at Woods Goods & Mercantile
2026-05-03 10:00 - 16:00 | Woods Goods & Mercantile, 2770 W Lynchburg Salem Tpke, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Join Woods Goods & Mercantile for their Bloom & Gather Market, a garden-inspired shopping experience filled with fresh finds, thoughtful gifts, and beautiful moments to share.

Music with a Mission
2026-05-03 13:00 - 18:00 | Mitchell’s Point Marina, 3553 Trading Post Road, Huddleston, VA, 24104, United States
Come to Mitchell’s Point Marina to enjoy great live music and great food, all while supporting a great cause.
Music is from 1-6. Click here to see who is playing!

Live Music @ Beacon Seafood Pub
2026-05-03 14:00 - 16:00 | Beacon Seafood Pub at The Virginia Dare Marina, 3619 Airport Rd., Moneta, VA, 24121, United States
Come to Beacon Seafood Pub located at the Virginia Dare Marina at Smith Mountain Lake, and enjoy great food, drinks and live music! Click here to see who is playing each week!

America’s 250th Anniversary Exhibit
2026-05-04 10:00 - 18:00, 2026-05-05 10:00 - 18:00, 2026-05-06 10:00 - 18:00, 2026-05-07 10:00 - 18:00, 2026-05-08 10:00 - 18:00 | Moneta Library, 13641 Moneta Rd
America’s 250th Anniversary Exhibit in the MOarts Gallery and Display Case
250 years ago, the founding fathers of the United States of America met in Philadelphia to sign the Declaration of Independence beginning the American Nation as we know it. Come to the Moneta/Smith Mountain Lake Library to view our history as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence through a photo exhibit of historical documents and portraits related to the American Revolution and a display case of Revolutionary items that have been in use since that time.
The photos featured in this exhibit are curated from the Library of Congress and the Library of Virginia.
The exhibit may be viewed during regular library hours, April 1, 2026, through May 30, 2026.

The Life and Art of Charles M. Schulz Exhibition
2026-05-07 13:00 - 18:00, 2026-05-08 13:00 - 18:00 | Bower Center for the Arts, 309 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, United States
Legendary cartoonist Charles M. Schulz’s legacy is one of cultural influence through his beloved Peanuts comic strip and of humble service in World War II. His wartime experience left a lasting impression on him, so much so that he became the Capital Campaign Chair of the National D-Day Memorial Foundation from 1998 until his passing in 2000.
The National D-Day Memorial is proud to bring The Life and Art of Charles M. Schulz to the Bower Center for the Arts in Bedford, Virginia. The traveling exhibition, curated by the Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center in Santa Rosa, California, U.S.A., explores Schulz’s personal history and his role as the sole inspiration and artistic talent behind the most successful comic strip in history.
Gallery admission is free.

Jefferson's Curiosities
2026-05-07 18:30 - 20:00 | Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest, 687 Poplar Forest Dr., Forest, VA, 24551, United States
About the Series: Thomas Jefferson was a man of many varied interests. Join us at Jefferson’s “best dwelling house in the state” as we delve into topics he found particularly fascinating from travel to culinary, leadership to religion. Each talk in the series includes a wine and cheese reception following the presentation.
Tickets are $25/each or $100 for all five Curiosities Series talks
2026 Jefferson’s Curiosities Series Events:

Jefferson’s Travel through the Germanies (Travis McDonald): February 19, 2026 6:30 p.m.

What Made Jefferson a Great Leader? (Dr. John Ragosta): March 26, 2026 6:30 p.m.
Jefferson and Trist’s Wild Mississippi Scheme (Karen Chase): May 7, 2026 6:30 p.m.
Jefferson’s Curiosities: Hearth Cooking (Rachel Deddens): June 11, 2026 6:30 p.m.
Jefferson & Religion (Nathan Taylor): September 24, 2026 6:30 p.m.

Music Bingo
2026-05-07 19:00 - 21:00 | Apocalypse Ale Works, 1257 Burnbridge Road, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
This is where the fun of bingo meets the excitement of your favorite tunes! Each round features hit songs across various genres, and you’ll mark your card to the beat. Win the coveted Music Bingo chain, gift cards, and of course, ultimate bragging rights! It’s a lively and unique way to enjoy great music, compete with friends, and score awesome prizes. Don’t miss the fun!

Live Music at Benjamin’s
2026-05-08 18:00 - 21:00 | Benjamin’s Restaurant, 14900 Forest Rd., Forest, 24551, United States
Come to Benjamins for great food and live music every Friday! Click here to see who is playing each week.

Forest Friday Cheers
2026-05-08 18:00 - 22:00 | Apocalypse Ale Works, 1257 Burnbridge Road, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Come to Apocalypse Ale Works for Forest Friday Cheers!
Live music, local vendors, food, and local craft beer.
Inflatable bounce pad for the kids, and other fun activities.
Free admission. Click here to see who is playing each week!

Live Music @ Apocalypse Ale Works
2026-05-08 19:00 - 22:00 | Apocalypse Ale Works, 1257 Burnbridge Road, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Come to Apocalypse Ale Works for great beer and live music. For more information and to see who is playing each week, click here. Food by Bunker 42 Bar Bites will also be available for purchase!

Little Town Players presents Camelot
2026-05-08 19:30 - 22:00 | Little Town Players, 931 Ashland Avenue, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Experience the production of Camelot as Little Town Players celebrates over 50 years of live community theatre at Bedford’s historic Fred Harper Theater.
Fri. May 8th 2026, 7:30 pm
Sat. May 9th 2026, 7:30 pm
Sun. May 10th 2026, 2:00 pm
Fri. May 15th 2026, 7:30 pm
Sat. May 16th 2026, 7:30 pm
Sun. May 17th 2026, 2:00 pm
Doors open 30 minutes before start time.
Special Note: Because the theatre is a historical site, restrooms are not in the same building. Restrooms are available just across the way in the Elks Home Main Building.

Click here to purchase tickets.
