D-Day One-Day Mini-Camp
2024-02-05 08:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | National D-Day Memorial, 3 Overlord Circle, Bedford, VA, United States
Bedford County Public Schools are closed for students on Monday, February 5, 2024, so the National D-Day Memorial is hosting one-day mini-camps for third, fourth, and fifth graders on that day! Students will learn about World War II and D-Day through activities, games, and lessons. Participants should bring lunch. A morning snack will be provided.
Event may be canceled in the event of inclement weather, if minimum registration not met, or if February 5 is used as BCPS make-up day. In event of cancelation, fees will be refunded.

Open Mic Night
2024-02-08 18:00 - 21:00 | Clam Diggers Pub and Eatery, 109 South Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Come to Clam Diggers every second Thursday of the month for an open mic night! Click here for more details.

ValenTails Adoption with Bedford Humane Society
2024-02-10 10:00 - 14:00 | 2770 W Lynchburg Salem Turnpike
We will have available fosters to meet and greet. Woods Goods & Mercantile has an adoption/ donation tree setup from now through March 2, 2024. If you make a donation you will receive a ticket for a drawing of some neat gifts. Stop by to meet our fosters, make a donation and shop for a while! You can visit bhsva.org to view the wish list.

Opera on the James presents Little Red Riding Hood
2024-02-10 12:00 - 13:30 | Bower Center for the Arts, 309 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, United States
The children’s classic, adapted by Seymour Barab, features a reimagining of the Big Bad Wolf as a lovable character who hates sweets, as well as the everfamiliar Little Red, who just wishes she had listened to her mother.
Appropriate for Pre-Kindergarten through 5th grade.
Opera on the James’ nationally recognized Tyler Young Artist Program is made up of singers chosen from hundreds of applicants for their high level of vocal, musical and theatrical skills. They are ambassadors for opera as an art form for everyone.
About the Composer: As a composer Seymour Barab (1921-2014) was fast and prolific, especially known for his comic and children’s operas. His version of Little Red Riding Hood has in some years been the most frequently performed opera in America. He also wrote art songs and chamber music works with his signature wit and complex rhythms.
About Opera on the James:
Opera on the James, celebrating its 19th Season, is an OPERA AMERICA Level Four Professional Company in Lynchburg, Virginia Opera, presenting work that enriches, inspires and challenges the cultural landscape of Virginia with mainstage, outreach and education performances and programming. Opera on the James is a 501c3 public charity.
Admission to this performance is FREE, but advance registration is appreciated!
Click here to register.

For the Love of Mead
2024-02-10 12:00 - 17:00 | Graham Ordinary, 8578 Peaks Rd, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Come to the Meadery at Graham Ordinary for this wonderful Valentine’s Day inspired event! Celebrate love by sipping on delicious drinks, shopping beautiful jewelry from local vendors, eat great food/ deserts, and so much more!

Mountain Cross Series
2024-02-10 12:00 - 18:00 | Falling Creek Park, 1257 County Farm Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Mountain Cross is back for 2024!
January 13th – Falling Creek
January 27th – New London
February 10th – Falling Creek
Click here to register and for more information.

Opera on the James at the Bower Center
2024-02-10 18:30 - 20:00 | Bower Center for the Arts, 309 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, United States
Talented young performers bring an evening of melodies and vocal fireworks to music lovers at the Bower Center for the Arts!
Opera on the James has selected four Tyler Young Artists for your enjoyment. They are the cream of the crop in the vocal world: up-and-coming stars of the future in residence right here in our community. They bring world-wise sophistication and down-home charm to enrich our cultural and social environment.
With some of the greatest and most beloved tunes from stage, screen and opera, this program is sure to please everyone from opera aficionados to those who just love a good toe-tapping song! Advance registration recommended.
Ticket sales from this event are considered a donation and go to support youth performing arts programs at Bower Center for The Arts.
Complimentary Tickets: If you wish to attend and not make a donation, please use the Promo Code COMP at checkout.
Click here for tickets.

10th Annual Edna Curry/John Bower Exhibition
2024-02-13 11:00 - 15:00, 2024-02-14 11:00 - 15:00, 2024-02-15 11:00 - 15:00, 2024-02-16 11:00 - 15:00, 2024-02-17 11:00 - 15:00, 2024-02-20 11:00 - 15:00, 2024-02-21 11:00 - 15:00, 2024-02-22 11:00 - 15:00 and 7 more dates | Bower Center for the Arts, 309 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, United States
Named to honor the Center’s primary benefactors, whose generous contributions have made the Bower Center possible, this exhibit annually brings in diverse collections of 150+ artworks by 50+ artists including paintings, mixed media, photography, sculpture, and more. Much of the artwork is for sale and awaiting its new home in yours.
Dr. Bower’s love for the Bedford community and desire for an inclusive art center inspired this unique judged exhibit, accepting all artist entries and offering a platform for all who wish to participate. This exhibit proves each year to be varied and exciting for all ages.
Exhibit entry is free. Gallery admission is free.

Seminar at Poplar Forest
2024-02-17 11:00 - 15:30 | Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest, 687 Poplar Forest Dr., Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Come to Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest for these two seminars: Historic Hearth Cooking Seminar on February 3rd and Historic Photography Seminar on February 17.
Admission is $30 and includes admission to the property and self-guided exhibits; reservations are encouraged as spots are limited.
Click here for more information and to register.

Murder Mystery
2024-02-17 18:00 - 21:00 | Bower Center for the Arts, 309 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, United States
Join the Bower Center for the Arts on February 17, 2024 from 6:00-9:00 PM for A Murder at the Gin Joint! This is an interactive murder mystery event where you will play a character, solve clues, and interrogate all of the suspects. You will laugh, talk, eat, and drink. In the end you will decide who committed the crime using your detective skills.
Immerse yourself into the Roaring 20’s while solving the mystery. Costumes are not required but encouraged. All participants will complete a short survey so their character can be developed specifically for them. There are all levels of involvement. Maybe you’ll be the murderer!
Tickets are $45 per person/ $80 per couple and include the game, light food, non alcoholic beverages and one drink ticket per person. Cash bar including wine, beer & a signature cocktail will be available. Raffle tickets will also be sold to enter to win several themed prizes!
Everyone will get their character role at the event. Tickets are non-refundable. This is an adults only event. Please arrive by 5:45 PM to get checked in.
Get your tickets here, as this is always a sold out event!

Pet Photos with the Easter Bunny
2024-03-02 10:00 - 13:00 | Woods Goods & Mercantile, 2770 W Lynchburg Salem Tpke, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Pet photos with the Easter Bunny $15 each. Children are also welcome 🙂
You will leave with a 5×7 photo in a framed Easter Card and our photographer will email you an enhanced photo that you can print more copies of and share with your friends and family on social media.
The Emmadale Takeout food truck and Goel Coffee food truck will be set up for this event. Bring your family and friends, get your photo taken, enjoy hanging out shopping from local crafters and have lunch and coffee/smoothie together.

Viking Day At The Meadery
2024-03-02 12:00 - 17:00 | The Meadery at Graham Ordinary, 8578 Peaks Rd, Bedford, Virginia, 24523
Join the Viking LARP Group, “The Companions” for a day of thrilling demos, immersive Viking culture/games, unforgettable experiences, and photo ops!

Local Blacksmith and crafter, Peter Buchannan will also be on-site!
**Embrace your inner HERO and come be a part of the epic ADVENTURE!**

Barefoot Modern In Concert at Bower Center for the Arts
2024-03-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Bower Center for the Arts, 309 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, United States
North Carolina Based, Barefoot Modern captures and combines a variety of influences, all grounded in pop-rock classicism.
But this is no backward-looking tribute band; rather, Barefoot Modern’s original works showcase a sound undeniable their own.
Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door.
Student Discounts:
18 and Under use code STUDENT1
19+ use code STUDENT2
Click here for tickets and more information.

Nanny Prims Open House
2024-03-03 10:00 - 15:00 | Nannys Prims & Decor, 1072 corporate park drive, Foresy, VA, 24551, United States
Come to Nanny Prim’s & Décor for this Spring Open House! 30+ wonderful vendors, food vendors, 50/50 raffles, bounce house and more!

Bedford Humane Society Adoption Event
2024-03-03 13:00 - 16:00 | Bedford Humane Thrift Store, 1100 Celebration Avenue, Suite 103, Bedford, Virginia, 24121
Adoption Event and Pop Up Thrift Store opening!
Adoption: Please pre-apply at bhsva.org so your adoption application can be reviewed and approved prior to the event.

Noah Spencer at Beacon Pub
2024-03-03 14:00 - 16:00 | Beacon Seafood Pub at The Virginia Dare Marina, 3619 Airport Rd., Moneta, VA, 24121, United States
Come listen to great live music by Noah Spencer while eating delicious food!
Noah Spencer, from Richlands, Virginia, is known for his ability to cover country, rock, and pop. He was recently a contestant on The Voice!
