Live Music at Harvest Moon
2026-03-08 13:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-14 13:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-15 13:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-21 13:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-22 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!

SML State Park Winter Lecture Series
2026-03-08 15:00 - 16:00 | Smith Mountain Lake Discovery Center, 1235 State Park Rd., Huddleston, VA, 24104, United States
Head over to the Smith Mountain Lake State Park for the 21st annual Winter Lecture Series presented by Friends of Smith Mountain Lake. Learn something new each month!

The Discovery Center
Single ticket: $10; Season ticket: $30 (includes parking)
Friends of SMLSP members: Single ticket: $8; Season ticket: $24 (includes parking)
Click here for more information on each months topic.

12th Annual Edna Curry/John Bower Exhibition
2026-03-10 13:00 - 18:00, 2026-03-11 13:00 - 18:00, 2026-03-12 13:00 - 18:00, 2026-03-13 13:00 - 18:00, 2026-03-14 11:00 - 15:00, 2026-03-17 13:00 - 18:00, 2026-03-18 13:00 - 18:00, 2026-03-19 13:00 - 18:00 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.
Gallery admission is free.

Music Bingo
2026-03-12 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-03-19 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-03-26 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 @ Apocalypse Ale Works
2026-03-13 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-03-20 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-03-27 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!

Adam Minnick Comedy Show
2026-03-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Bower Center for the Arts, 309 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, United States
Come to the Bower Center for the Arts for the Adam Minnick Comedy Show! Adam Minnick is a comedian, writer, and producer. He has worked at comedy clubs across US cities, such as Brad Garrett’s Comedy Club located inside the MGM Casino in Las Vegas, Dry Bar Comedy Club in Provo UT, Improv Comedy Club, Funny Bone Comedy Club, Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle, and the Punch Line Philly in Philadelphia as well as abroad in Ireland, Australia and Sweden. He has also been featured on Nate Bargatze’s “Nateland” showcase at Zanies Comedy Club in Nashville TN and performed on Holland America’s “Zaandam” Cruise Ship.
Tickets are $20 in advance. $25 at the door. Click here for tickets.

The Hairy Roubaix
2026-03-21 08:30 - 12:00 | The Peaks Retreat & Adventure Center, 1336 Simmons Mill Rd, Thaxton, 24174, United States
Join Cardinal Bicycle and Bedford County Parks and Rec for a day of great riding to support a great cause–the Friends of Bedford County Animal Shelter! This is not a race—just a fun supported ride. There will be options for all riders—from beginners who want to try gravel, to advanced riders looking for a challenge. E-Bikes welcomed!
The Venue:
Peaks Retreat and Adventure Center has direct access to the best gravel in Bedford County. They are not usually open to the public, so this is a prime opportunity to explore Bedford County Gravel from this starting point.
There will be indoor registration and post-ride lunch–a cozy spot to warm up or cool off!

Clear here to register and for more information.

Jefferson's Curiosities
2026-03-26 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.
