June 19, 2013 time: 2-7pm location: Blacksburg Market Square
The Blacksburg Farmer's Market happens every week in Blacksburg Market Square (Saturdays only January - March, Wednesdays and Saturdays April - December). Come see live music, sample fresh harvested produce, or spin a hula hoop in the sunshine. More than a market, it's a community gathering place, with a full calendar of entertainment and educational activities. See www.blacksburgfarmersmarket.com for lots more information.
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June 19, 2013 time: 8-11pm location: Blacksburg Market Square
Blacksburg’s Market Square Jam takes place in the warmer months on Wednesday evenings from 8-11 pm in the Farmers' Market park downtown on the corner of Draper Road and Roanoke Street. Mostly folks playing old time and bluegrass turn up, but it can be any type of folk music as long as it's unplugged. Presented by The Town of Blacksburg; see their Market Square Jam page for scheduled performers and more details.
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June 20, 2013 - August 29, 2013 time: 7-8pm Thursdays June-August
location: Performing Arts Institute of Virginia
The non-profit Performing Arts Institute of Virginia announces The Blacksburg Guitar Ensemble for Beginning Adults,
Thursdays June - August from 7:00PM-8:00PM.
Learn how to play chords and learn easy songs, focus on proper technique and for left and right hands. Bring an acoustic or nylon/classical guitar. No electric guitars.
Registration Required:
Phone. 540.552.4501
Email: mseaster@bev.net
Visit: www.blacksburgmusiclessons.com
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June 21, 2013 - June 23, 2013 time: 2pm and 6pm, 6pm only on Sunday 6/23 location: Squires Studio Theatre
E.B. White's Stuart Little jumps off the page and onto our stage in this Joseph Robinette adaptation of the classic children's story of a spunky mouse finding out what it's like to be a "Little" guy living in a big people's world. Performed by the Roanoke Children's Theatre Group, tickets to this production are free but seating is limited. See www.stuartlittle.eventbrite.com to make your reservation.
This free event is presented by the Virginia Tech School of Performing Arts & Cinema as part of the 2013 Summer Arts Festival.
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June 21, 2013 - June 22, 2013 time: Fri 5-10pm, Sat 1pm-Midnight
location: Blacksburg Solstice Fest and Carnival
Blacksburg's Summer Solstice Fest is back for a sixth year, including a carnival with fairground rides and games, a flea circus, the ever-popular dog parade, great food and drink, live music, the Burnt Creative Indie & Vintage Craft Market, Water Wars, a 5K footrace, a giant sand beach and a sand sculpture competition. What more could you want? See Summer Solstice Fest for the full schedule, sponsors, and competition registration details.
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June 21, 2013 time: 6-7:30pm location: Henderson Lawn
The Cyrus Pace Quartet kicks off the Friday Night Out Concert series with jazz on Friday, Jun 21 at Henderson Lawn, weather permitting-- the rain site is the Old Dominion Ballroom in Squires Student Center. All "Friday Night Out" concerts are jointly sponsored by the Virginia Tech School of Performing Arts & Cinema and the Town of Blacksburg, as part of the 2013 Summer Arts Festival.
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