Calendar: Aug. 2 to Aug. 9

2 THURSDAY

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.

Film, Library of Congress Packard Campus, 19053 Mount Pony Road, 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. 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.

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, 95 Riverside Parkway, Falmouth.  Doors open at 6 p.m., play begins at 8 p.m. Runs through Oct. 14. 540/370-4300.

3 FRIDAY

Fredericksburg Agricultural Fair, Fredericksburg Fairgrounds. See Aug. 2 listing.

First Friday Gallery Openings. Openings and entertainment at Fredericksburg-area galleries. Free. 540/373-1776.

History at Sunset Tour: “The Bone Collectors.” Meet at Fredericksburg Battlefield Visitor Center.  7 p.m. Free. 540/373-6122.

Ballroom Social, Marshall Center, 8800 Courthouse Road, Spotsylvania. 7:30–9 p.m. $10 couple. 540/ 891-4297.

Artist Preservation Group Fundraising Show, Fredericksburg Hospitality House, 2801 Plank Road. Exhibition and competition of military miniature and models, work of historical artist Keith Rocco, auction, seminar. Runs through Aug. 5. 540/343-2241; artistpreservationgroup.com.

Film, Library of Congress Packard Campus, Culpeper. Double feature: “Employees’ Entrance” (1933): During the Great Depression, an unscrupulous NYC department store manager stops at nothing to get what he wants—but how far will he go, and will he get away with it? With Warren William and Loretta Young. Black-and-white. “Diplomaniacs” (1933): A pacifistic Indian tribe sends two zany barbers to be its envoys at the Peace Conference in Geneva. With Bert Wheeler and  Robert Woolsey. Black-and-white. See Aug. 2 listing.

CONCERTS

Foreigner, Celebrate Virginia Live, near the Expo Center and Wegmans, Gordon W.  Shelton Boulevard. Gates open 6 p.m. $16.50 in advance, $22 at the gate; celebratevirginialive.com.

Music at the Museum: A First Friday Concert Series, Market Square, 907 Princess Anne St. Featuring music by Sabor Afrocubano and activities for children. Sponsored by Fredericksburg Area Museum and Cultural Center. 7–9 p.m. Free.  540/371-3037, ext. 135; famcc.org.

Piedmont Symphony Orchestra Rock/Orchestra Concert, Fauquier Bank Plaza. 7 p.m. Free. 540/349-8606.

THEATER

“Marching Through Culpeper,” Eastern View High School, 16332 Cyclone Way, Culpeper.  A multimedia musical production based on the historical novel in commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Cedar Mountain. 7:30 p.m. $18 in advance, under age 18 $9; $20 and $10 at the door. Runs again Aug. 4–5 and 10–12. 540/825-5549 before 8 p.m.; marchingthrough culpeperonstage.com.

“A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” Fauquier Community Theater, 4225 Aiken Drive, Warrenton. Presented by youths ages 16–23. 8 p.m. Adults $14, seniors/students $12. fctstage.org; 540/349-8760.

“Phantom,” Riverside Center Dinner Theater.  See Aug. 2 listing.

4 SATURDAY

Luau, YMCA Massad Family Branch Waterpark, 212 Butler Road. Music by Island Gerry and Ocean Drive. 7 p.m. to midnight. $25/$40 couple (includes food and adult beverages). Rain date: Aug. 11. Must be 21 or older.  family-ymca.org.

Fredericksburg Agricultural Fair, Fredericksburg Fairgrounds. Gates open 10 a.m. and close 10 p.m. See Aug.  2 listing.

Curator’s Chat, National Museum of the Marine Corps, 18900 Jefferson Davis Highway, Triangle. Art curator Joan Thomas will talk about the Marine Corps Combat Art Program. Noon. 703/784-6116.

Artist Preservation Group Fundraising Show, Fredericksburg Hospitality House. See Aug. 3 listing.  Shrimp Dinner, Lignum Ruritan Club, 20489 Gibson Lane, Lignum. 5–7 p.m. 540/825-5036.

“Battle of Cedar Mountain 150th.” Events include a walking tour of downtown Culpeper, Civil War re-enactors at Salubria, luncheon with Dr. James Robertson at the Inn at Kelly’s Ford, and a multimedia performance of  “Marching Through Culpeper.” 540/825-5549.

Film, Central Rappahannock Regional Library, 1201 Caroline St. “The Caine Mutiny” (1954): Part sea-going adventure, part courtroom drama, “The Caine Mutiny” is a tale that manages to be both thrilling and thought-provoking. Humphrey Bogart shines in  one of his last roles. Not rated. Sponsored by the Rappahannock Film Club. 2 p.m. Free. 540/372-1144.

Family Table Summer Restaurant Week. Features special early-bird prix fixe menu offerings from a variety of Fredericksburg’s downtown restaurants.  Runs through Aug. 12. A kickoff event today will feature an expanded farmer’s market at Hurkamp Park with additional interactive displays from the Explore It! Children’s Museum, the Fredericksburg Area Museum and Cultural Center, and a vegetable- and fruit-carving demonstration. 540/373-1776.

Bellydance Show “MidSummer Magic,” Central Rappahannock Regional Library, 1201 Caroline St. Modern and traditional bellydance. 6 p.m. Free.

Caribbean Beach Party, Lake Anna Winery,  5621 Courthouse Road, Spotsylvania. James River, Cooper and Grayhaven wineries; food and beach music. 5–10 p.m. $15. 540/895-5085; hovawinetrail.com.

Chicken Barbecue Lunch, Trenis Greens in Catlett. Sponsored by the Episcopal Church Women of St. Stephen’s Church. 11 a.m. Benefits mission work. 540/788-4252.

Film, Library of Congress Packard Campus, Culpeper.  “Hercules” (1997): The son of Zeus is turned into a half-god, half-human boy who must prove his courage before he can return to Mount Olympus and regain his full god status. Featuring the voices of James Woods, Danny DeVito, Bobcat Goldthwait and Samantha Eggar. Animated family–action–musical. Color. 2 p.m. See Aug.  2 listing.

Family Day—Civil War and Battlefield Medicine, National Museum of  the Marine Corps, 18900 Jefferson Davis Highway,  Triangle. Participate in activities and crafts about the Civil War and battlefield medicine. Noon to 3 p.m. Free. usmcmuseum.org.

Pancake Breakfast, Madison Ruritan Club, 18206 Timothy Lane, Ladysmith. 7–9:30 a.m. Adults $7, ages 12 and younger $5. 804/448-4233.

“Shake the Nations,” New Destiny Baptist Church, 11903 Bowman Drive 103, Spotsylvania. A global gathering of worshippers. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 540/656-2404; shakethenations.info.

Old Dominion Gun Show, VFW Post 1503, 14631 Minnieville Road, Dale City. Modern, antique and military arms. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. $6, under age 12 free. Runs again Aug. 5. 276/238-1343.

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. 1st and

Bingo, 1114 Potomac Ave., Suite 103, Stafford. Sponsored by Stafford Lions.  Doors open 11 a.m., games begin 12:30 p.m. 540/361-7019.

CONCERTS

Fredericksburg Bluemont Concert, Maury stadium, Kenmore Avenue and Hanover Street. Black Sheep, a five-member band  that pushes reggae’s frontiers through jazz and rhythm and blues. 7:30 p.m. Adults $5, seniors $4, children under 12 $2. Rain location: James Monroe High School, 2300 Washington Ave. 540/338-4640.

Warrenton Bluemont Concert, Warren Green Building, 10 Hotel St., Warrenton. The Taters, mix of classic rock, pop, country, skiffle and old-time country rockabilly. 7:30 p.m. Adults $5, seniors $4, under age 12 $2. Rain place: Taylor Middle School, 350 E. Shirley Ave. 540/338-4640.

THEATER

“Marching Through Culpeper,” Eastern View High School, Culpeper. 2:30 p.m. See Aug. 3 listing.

“A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” Fauquier Community Theater. See Aug. 3 listing.

“Phantom,” Riverside Center Dinner Theater.  See Aug. 2 listing.

5 SUNDAY

Fredericksburg Agricultural Fair, Fredericksburg Fairgrounds. Gates open noon and close 10 p.m. See Aug.  2 listing.

Family Table Summer Restaurant Week. See Aug. 4 listing.

Old Dominion Gun Show, VFW Post 1503,   Dale City. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. See Aug. 4 listing.

Artist Preservation Group Fundraising Show, Fredericksburg Hospitality House. See Aug. 3 listing.

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.

THEATER

“Phantom,” Riverside Center Dinner Theater. Doors open 1 p.m., show is at 3 p.m. See Aug. 2 listing.

“A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” Fauquier Community Theater. 2 p.m. See Aug. 3 listing.

“Marching Through Culpeper,” Eastern View High School, Culpeper. 2:30 p.m. See Aug. 3 listing.

6 MONDAY

The Doobie–Doo Golf Classic, Lee’s Hill Golf Club, 10200 Old Dominion Parkway, Spotsylvania. Sponsored by the Fraternal Order of Eagles Fredericksburg 4123. 9 a.m. shotgun start. $75 (includes lunch). Benefits the Brian Strobel Memorial Fund. 540/287-0731; dwl629@gmail.com.

Family Table Summer Restaurant Week. See Aug. 4 listing.

CONCERT

Music on the Steps, Central Rappahannock  Regional Library, 1201 Caroline St. Pat Egan and Alex Caton, Irish fiddle tunes and ballads. 7–8 p.m. Bring a lawn chair, blanket, picnic. In case of  rain, concert will be moved inside. 540/372-1144.

7 TUESDAY

Family Table Summer Restaurant Week. See Aug. 4 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.

8 WEDNESDAY

Gift Card Bingo, Harrison Road Community Center, 4728 Harrison Road, Spotsylvania. Doors open 5:30 p.m., bingo starts 6:30 p.m. $15 in advance, $20 at the door. Benefits Paragon Parents Association.

Family Table Summer Restaurant Week. See Aug. 4 listing.

THEATER

“Phantom,” Riverside Center Dinner Theater.  Lunch 11:30 a.m., play 1:30 p.m. See Aug. 2 listing.

9 THURSDAY

Auditions,  Westmoreland Players Theatre, 16217 Richmond Road, Callao. Westmoreland Players will hold auditions for “A Christmas Carol” to be performed Nov. 30–Dec. 16. 4–6 p.m. (all age groups). 804/529-9345, westmorelandplayers.org.

Family Table Summer Restaurant Week. See Aug. 4 listing.

“Battle of Cedar Mountain Symposium,” Germanna Community College, Culpeper. A study of the campaign, armies, battle, comparison of commands and the soldiers will be addressed by renowned authorities. 8:45 a.m.  Adults $45, under age 21 $15, under age 12 free.  Lunch will be provided. 540/825-5549.

“An Evening on the Cedar Mountain Battlefield.”  Walking tours, living history (infantry and artillery demonstrations) and recognition of ancestors. 6:30 p.m. to dusk. Bring chair. $10 per vehicle. friendsofcedarmountain.org.

Film, Library of Congress Packard Campus,  Culpeper. “Marty” (1955): A  story about a lonely butcher who seeks love despite the opposition of his friends and family. With Ernest Borgnine, Betsy Blair and Joe Mantell. Drama. Black and white. See Aug. 2 listing.

Carolina Shag Dancing, Shannon’s Bar & Grille. See Aug.  2 listing.

CONCERT

Music on the Green, The Village Green, The Village at Towne Centre, Spotsylvania. Tribute  to Luther Vandross featuring William “Smooth” Wardlaw. 7–9 p.m. Free. Bring a chair. 540/786-6660.

THEATER

“Phantom,” Riverside Center Dinner Theater.  See Aug. 2 listing.

—Compiled by  Debbie Sauder

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