Calendar: July 26 to Aug. 2

26 | THURSDAY

Orange County Fair,  Montpelier Station, behind Montpelier’s old visitors center on State Route 20, approximately four miles west of the Town of Orange. Join farmers, craftsmen, cooks and gardeners for a celebration of rural life. Runs through July 28.  540/661-5393; orangecountyvafair.com.

Book Sale, England Run Library, 806 Lyons Blvd., Stafford. 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Runs through July 30.  540/899-1703. Film, Library of Congress Packard Campus, 19053 Mount Pony Road, Culpeper.

“Block-Heads” (1938): Twenty years after the Armistice, doughboy Stan Laurel continues guarding a trench in France—simply because no one told him the war was over. After his rescue, Stan is taken in by his old pal Oliver Hardy and his formidable wife. Chaos ensues. With Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, Minna Gombell and Billy Gilbert. Comedy. Black-and-white. 7:30 p.m. Free; reservations encouraged. 540/827-1079,  ext. 79994.

Carolina Shag Dancing, Shannon’s Bar & Grille, 2801 Plank Road, Fredericksburg. Sponsored by Battlefield Boogie Club. Free lessons at 7:30 p.m., dance until 10 p.m. 540/786-8321.

CONCERTS

Celebrate Virginia Live,  near the Expo Center and Wegmans, Gordon W.  Shelton Boulevard. Bruce Hornsby, classic rock. Gates open 6 p.m. $18.50 in advance, $23 at the gate. celebratevirginialive.com.

Kim and Jimbo Cary, Culpeper County Library, 271 Southgate Shopping Center, Culpeper. Interactive musical jamboree. 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Runs again July 27. 540/825-8691; cclva.org.

THEATER

“Oklahoma!” Spotsylvania High School, 6975 Courthouse Road. Presented by Christian Community Theater. 7 p.m. $13. Runs through July 29. cytfred.org.

27 | FRIDAY 

Fredericksburg Agricultural Fair, Fredericksburg Fairgrounds, 2400 Airport Ave. Gates open 5 p.m. and close 10 p.m. Ages 4–54 $7, 55 and older $5,  3 and younger free. Rides cost extra. Runs through Aug. 5. fredericksburgfair.org.

Civil War 150 HistoryMobile, National Museum of the Marine Corps, 18900 Jefferson Davis Highway, Triangle. This “museum on wheels” features exhibits that present individual stories of the Civil War from the perspectives of those who experienced it. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day through July 31. 703/784-6116; usmcmuseum.org.

Book Sale, England Run Library. 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. See July 26 listing.

History at Sunset Tour: “Jackson at Moss Neck.” Park along Burma Road, off U.S. 17 in Caroline County. 7 p.m. Free. 540/373-6122.

Roll and Run Matches, Massad Family  YMCA, 212 Butler Road, Stafford. Participants in wheelchairs play and interact with local tennis fans. 7 p.m. Wheelchair tennis tournament runs July 28–29. 540/373-2559.

Ballroom Social, Marshall Center, 8800 Courthouse Road, Spotsylvania. Casual dress. 7:30–9 p.m. 540/891-4297.

Nighttime Cemetery Hike, Prince William Forest Park, 18170 Park Entrance Road, Triangle. Meet at visitors center at 8 p.m. for 1.5 miles of off-trail hiking. $5 per vehicle entrance fee. 703/221-7181.

Orange County Fair,  Montpelier Station. See July 26 listing.

Film, Library of Congress Packard Campus, Culpeper. “Loves of a Blonde” (1965): A teenage working girl in a small Czech town falls for a handsome piano player and travels to Prague to find him after he leaves her. With Hana Brejchová and Vladimír Pucholt. Romantic comedy–drama. Color. In Czech with English subtitles. See July 26 listing.

CONCERTS

Celebrate Virginia Live,  near the Expo Center and Wegmans, Gordon W. Shelton Boulevard. Darius Rucker. Gates open 6 p.m. $20 in advance, $25 at the  gate. celebratevirginialive.com.

Culpeper Bluemont Concert, Old County Courthouse lawn, 25 W. Davis St., Culpeper. Daryl Davis Band, five-piece rhythm and blues rock band. 7:30 p.m. Adults $5, seniors $4, under 12 $2. Rain place: Culpeper Train Depot, 109 Commerce St. 540/338-4640; bluemont.org.

Kim and Jimbo Cary, Culpeper County Library. 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. See July 26 listing.

THEATER

“Annie Jr.,” Fauquier Community Theater, Theatre at Vint Hill, 4225 Aiken Drive, Warrenton. Performers are ages 8–13. 7 p.m. Free admission. fctstage.org.

“Oklahoma!” Spotsylvania High School. See July 26 listing.

28 | SATURDAY

Book Signing, The Griffin Bookshop and Coffee Bar, 723 Caroline St., Fredericksburg. Elsie Renalds Newcomer and Janet Renalds Ramsey will sign copies of their book, “1862 Life in the Shenandoah Valley,” which is a sequel to “1861.” The books describe the day-to-day events of life during the Civil War as described in the journals of the sisters’ great-grandfather and the letter collection of his nephew.  2–4 p.m. 540/899-8041.

Book Signing, Porter Library, 2001 Parkway Blvd., Stafford. Larry Morgenstern will sign copies of his book, “Before the Darkened Moon,” a story ideally suited for Christians who are fascinated by the mystery and majesty of God’s plan for mankind. 2–4 p.m. 540/ 659-4909.

Wheelchair Tennis Tournament, Massad Family YMCA, 212 Butler Road, Stafford. 8 a.m. Free to attend, contributions to disAbility Resource Center. Finals are July 29 at noon. 540/841-7563; 540/373-2559.

Fredericksburg Area Iris Society annual  Iris Sale, Roxbury Mills Garden Center, 601 Lafayette Blvd. Vast array of colorful irises grown by  local members.   8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Benefits the iris society and horticultural scholarships. 540/786-1073  or 540/376-4495.

Campfire Program: “Night Flutters” (Moths), Prince William Forest Park, 18170 Park Entrance Road, Triangle. 8:30–9:30 p.m. $5 per vehicle entrance fee. 703/221-7181.

Movies in the Park, Taylor Park, downtown Orange. Festivities start at 7 p.m., movie begins after dusk. Bring chair/blanket. 540/672-3544.

Trunk Show, The Museum Store, 215 William St., Fredericksburg. Beach glass artist Courtney Gillen will present her one-of-a-kind jewelry designs. Noon to  4 p.m. 540/371-3037, ext. 126; famcc.org.

Curator’s Chat, National Museum of the Marine Corps, 18900 Jefferson Davis Highway, Triangle.  Dr. Charles Neimeyer presents a discussion on Marines in the Civil War. 1 p.m. 703/784-6116.

Autograph Event, Spotsylvania Towne Centre. Dallas Cowboys Super Bowl XII champion  Danny White.  1 p.m. 540/419-3404.

Crabcake/Fried Chicken Dinners, Elks Lodge  2666, 719 Ferry Landing Road, Colonial Beach. Crabcake ($12) or fried chicken ($10),  with all the fixings and dessert. Eat in or take out. Noon to 6 p.m. 804/224-0364.

Fredericksburg Agricultural Fair, Fredericksburg Fairgrounds. Gates open 10 a.m. and close 10 p.m. See July 27 listing.

Book Sale, England Run Library. 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. See July 26 listing.

Civil War 150 HistoryMobile, National Museum of the Marine Corps. See July 27 listing.

Orange County Fair,  Montpelier Station. See July 26 listing.

Film, Library of Congress Packard Campus, Culpeper. “Toy Story” (1995). A cowboy toy is profoundly threatened and jealous when a fancy spaceman figure supplants him as top toy in a boy’s room. With the voices of Tom Hanks and Tim Allen. Animated family comedy. Color. 2 p.m. See July 26 listing.

“Bricks and Boards in the ’Burg.” Begins and ends in Market Square, behind Town Hall,  Fredericksburg.  A walking tour highlights the history and architecture  of the downtown Historic District.  Co-sponsored by Fredericksburg Area Museum and Cultural Center and Hallowed Ground Tours. 10 a.m. Adults $4, children $1. 540/809-3918.

Cruise-In, Family Diner, 2100 Princess Anne St., Fredericksburg. Bring your classic/muscle cars, motorcycles and trucks. 5 p.m. 540/373-3330.

Canoeing and Kayaking on the Rappahannock River. Meet at City Dock, Sophia Street. 10 a.m.  to  5 p.m. Weather permitting. 540/371-5085; playva.com.

CONCERTS

American Music Concert Series,  Market Square, corner of Princess Anne and William streets. Featuring Mid-Atlantic Wind Symphony. Sponsored by Fredericksburg Area Museum and Cultural Center. 7–9 p.m. Free. 540/371-3037; famcc.org.

Fredericksburg Bluemont Concert, Maury stadium, Kenmore Avenue and Hanover Street. The Hot Seats, stringband music. 7:30 p.m. Adults $5, seniors $4, children under 12 $2. Rain location: James Monroe High School, 2300 Washington Ave. 540/338-4640.

Jesus Jubilee Concert, 10014 Elys Ford Road, Spotsylvania. The Bryants from Madison Heights  and Gary Winningham from Cooksville, Tenn. 6 p.m. Free. 540/786-4116; jesusjubilee.org.

Warrenton Bluemont Concert, Warren Green Building, 10 Hotel St., Warrenton. Pan Masters Caribbean. 7:30 p.m. Adults $5, seniors $4, under age 12 $2. Rain place: Taylor Middle School, 350 E. Shirley Ave. 540/338-4640; bluemont.org.

THEATER

“Oklahoma!” Spotsylvania High School. 2 and 7 p.m. See July 26 listing.

29 | SUNDAY

Poker/Puppy Run, Louisa Moose Lodge, 349 School Bus Road, Louisa. Sponsored by Louisa M.O.B. (Moose On Bikes). Registration 9 a.m., first bike out 10 a.m. $10 per hand. Breakfast available  9 a.m. Benefits Louisa Humane Society. 540/967-1811, 540/894-6292.

Fredericksburg Agricultural Fair, Fredericksburg Fairgrounds. Gates open noon and close 10 p.m. See July 27 listing.

Wheelchair Tennis Tournament Finals, Massad Family YMCA, 212 Butler Road, Stafford. Noon. 540/841-7563; 540/373-2559.

Book Sale, England Run Library. 1–5:30 p.m. See July 26 listing.

Civil War 150 HistoryMobile, National Museum of the Marine Corps. See July 27 listing.

Woodland tours, Gari Melchers Home and Studio at Belmont, 224 Washington St., Falmouth. Members of the Central Rappahannock Chapter  of the Virginia Master Naturalist program will lead nature tours of the woods and fields at Belmont.   2 p.m. Free. 540/654-1015.

Bingo, Fredericksburg Community Center, 1114 Potomac Ave., Stafford.  2 p.m. Sponsored by  the Greater Falls Run Lions Club. 540/372-3399.

Flying Circus Airshow, 5114 Ritchie Road, Bealeton. Antique airplanes, flying demos, world-class aerobatics, wing walking, airplane rides. Opens for planes rides at 11 a.m., show begins 2:30 p.m. Adults $10, children 3–12 $3, children under 3 free; airplane rides extra; flyingcircusairshow.com.

CONCERT

Celebrate Virginia Live,  near the Expo Center and Wegmans, Gordon W. Shelton Boulevard. Daughtry, rock. Gates open 6 p.m. $18.50 in advance, $24 at the gate; celebratevirginialive.com.

THEATER

“Oklahoma!” Spotsylvania High School. 3 and  7 p.m. See July 26 listing.

30 | MONDAY

Civil War 150 HistoryMobile, National Museum of the Marine Corps. See July 27 listing.

Book Sale, England Run Library. 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. See July 26 listing.

Fredericksburg Agricultural Fair, Fredericksburg Fairgrounds. Gates open 5 p.m. and close 10 p.m. See July 27 listing.

CONCERT

Music on the Steps, Central Rappahannock Regional Library, 1201 Caroline St. World Jam Club featuring Don Brown. 7–8 p.m. Bring a lawn chair, blanket, picnic. In case of  rain, concert will be moved inside. 540/372-1144.

31 | TUESDAY

Civil War 150 HistoryMobile, National Museum of the Marine Corps. See July 27 listing.

Line Dance Class, Strictly Ballroom Dance Studio, 125 Olde Greenwich Drive, Suite 190, Spotsylvania. 7–9 p.m. $10. 540/832-7602. Instructor Olivia Ray, 540/898-9060.

Fredericksburg Agricultural Fair, Fredericksburg Fairgrounds. Gates open 5 p.m. and close 10 p.m. See July 27 listing.

1 | WEDNESDAY

Fredericksburg Agricultural Fair, Fredericksburg Fairgrounds. Gates open 5 p.m. and close 10 p.m. See July 27 listing.

THEATER

“Phantom,” Riverside Center Dinner Theater, 95 Riverside Parkway, Falmouth. Lunch 11:30 a.m., play 1:30 p.m. Runs through Oct. 14. 540/370-4300.

2 | THURSDAY

Film, Library of Congress Packard Campus,  Culpeper. “Total Recall” (1990): In 2084, a construction worker on Earth willingly submits to  a “vacation memory transplant” to the planet Mars, only to find himself hunted by killers and trapped  in   a web of conspiracy. With Arnold Schwarzenegger, Rachel Ticotin and Sharon Stone. Sci–fi action thriller. Color. Rated R.  See July 26 listing.

Carolina Shag Dancing, Shannon’s Bar & Grille. See July 26 listing.

Fredericksburg Agricultural Fair, Fredericksburg Fairgrounds. Gates open 5 p.m. and close 10 p.m. See July 27 listing.

CONCERT

Music on the Green, The Village Green, The Village at Towne Centre, Spotsylvania. The Brencore Allstars, rhythm and blues. 7–9 p.m. Free. Bring a chair. 540/786-6660.

THEATER “Phantom,” Riverside Center Dinner Theater,  Falmouth. Doors open at 6 p.m., play begins at  8 p.m. See Aug. 1 listing.

—Compiled by  Debbie Sauder

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