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  • Hanover Tavern Paracon 2026

    Hanover Tavern 13181 hanover courthouse road, hanover, VA, United States

    Start 2026 off right and join the Hanover Tavern for their annual ParaCon on January 30th and 31st! *** For more information on this event click here. *** Looking for […]

  • History Talks: Muskets to Modern Times

    The Ashland Museum 105 Hanover Ave, ashland, VA, United States

    Go kickoff the 2026 History Talks series with Muskets to Modern Times. Starting with James Hunter's Iron Works and Rappahannock Forge, Kathi Lynn Austin, a Hunter descendant, will cover his […]

  • Chocolate Fest 2026

    Center of the Universe Brewing Co. 11293 Air Park Rd, ashland, VA, United States

    Join the Center of the Universe Brewing Company for their 6th annual Chocolate Fest! Enjoy a limited selection of 8 different chocolate beers while shopping for your Valentine in our […]

  • Randolph Macon College Men’s Basketball

    Randolph-Macon College 114 College Ave, ashland, VA, United States

    Randolph-Macon College Men’s Basketball vs University of Mary Washington. Come support your local college team! *** For more information on this event click here. *** Looking for a local dining […]

  • Sweet on You: Valentine Cookie Decorating Workshop

    James River Cellars 11008 Washington Highway, Glenn Allen, VA, United States

    Spend a sweet Valentine’s afternoon at James River Winery decorating a trio of festive Valentine’s sugar cookies while sipping your favorite wines. *** For more information on this event click here. […]

  • Look’n Good Valentine’s Day Dinner

    The Henry Clay Inn 114 N Railroad Ave, Ashland, VA, United States

    Look’n Good Valentine’s Day with special "Love you" hours February 14th 2026 | 4–10pm View our Valentine's Menu here

  • Sax and the Beach Valentine’s Day

    Center of the Universe Brewing Co. 11293 Air Park Rd, ashland, VA, United States

    Celebrate Valentine’s Day here with us at COTU! Treat your special someone to yummy food, live music, and a delicious selection of beer, wine, cider, and N/A beverages! Free to […]

  • Soul of The Soil: The Neo-Soul Paint and Sip Experience

    The Onyx 10966 Richardson Road, ashland, VA, United States

    An intimate Neo-soul paint & sip with live spoken word, custom tea tastings, and a plant-based soul food dinner. Come relaxed. Leave restore *** For more information on this event […]

  • Untold Stories

    Patrick Henry High School 12449 W. Patrick Henry Rd, ashland, United States

    Local residents speak about their personal experiences during this historic Untold Stories segment. Followed by a closing speaker and gospel choir performance. *** For more information on this event click […]

  • HistoryTalks: History of Camptown Races

    The Ashland Museum 105 Hanover Ave, ashland, VA, United States

    Donna Gilman Dennehy will share the story of how her father, local horseman Ed Gilman of Eagle Point Farm, had the idea to hold a country race meet to raise […]

  • Friday Night at The Lounge with Melissa White Harpist

    The Henry Clay Inn 114 N Railroad Ave, Ashland, VA, United States

    Join us in The Lounge for an evening of music, good company, and festive sips. On Friday, March 13 and Tuesday, March 17, harpist Melissa White will fill the room with […]

  • COTU Irish Festival

    Center of the Universe Brewing Co. 11293 Air Park Rd, ashland, VA, United States

    Its that time of year where we all are Irish, even just a little bit. Celebrate the COTU Irish Festival featuring a full day of live music, Irish food, and […]