Calendar: January 3-10

3 THURSDAY

Film, Library of Congress Packard Campus, 19053 Mount Pony Road, Culpeper. “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” (1961): Truman Capote’s bitter story of self-invented Manhattan call girl Holly Golightly features Henry Mancini’s classic “Moon River,” with lyrics by Johnny Mercer. With Audrey Hepburn, George Peppard, Patricia Neal and Buddy Ebsen. Romantic comedy/drama. Color. 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.

Zumba Fitness With ZaKia, Strictly Ballroom Dance Studio, 125 Olde Greenwich Drive, Suite 190, Spotsylvania. 6:30–7:30 p.m. $6. 540/898-9060.

THEATER

“The Sound of Music,” Riverside Center Dinner Theater, 95 Riverside Parkway, Falmouth. Doors open at 6 p.m., play begins at 8 p.m. Runs through Jan. 13. 540/370-4300; riversidedt.com.

4 FRIDAY

Auditions, Hope Christian Fellowship, 4173 Bludau Drive, Warrenton. Fauquier Community Theatre will hold auditions for William Shakespeare’s “Comedy of Errors” to be performed in March. 7 p.m. Runs again Jan. 5. fctstage.org.

Film, Library of Congress Packard Campus, Culpeper. “Anatomy of a Murder” (1959): Gripping courtroom drama adapted from the best-selling novel that was based on a 1952 murder case. With James Stewart, Lee Remick and Ben Gazzara. Crime drama mystery. Black-and-white. See Jan. 3 listing.

THEATER

“The Sound of Music,” Riverside Center Dinner Theater. See Jan. 3 listing.

5  SATURDAY

Washington Family Christmas, George Washington Birthplace National Monument, 1732 Popes Creek Road, Colonial Beach. Costumed volunteers and staff members will host a Christmas party much like the Washington family might have done in the 1730s. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. 804/224-1732; nps.gov/gewa.

Community Lunch, St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, Colonial Beach. Soup, bread, beverage. Noon to 3 p.m. Free.

Auditions, Hope Christian Fellowship, Warrenton.  1 p.m. See Jan. 4 listing.

All-You-Can-Eat Salt Herring Breakfast, Madison Ruritan Club, 18206 Timothy Lane, Ladysmith. 6–8:30 a.m. $8. 804/448-4233.

Film, Library of Congress Packard Campus, Culpeper. “The Matrix” (1999): In this cautionary tale about mankind in revolt against a conspiratorial regime, a computer hacker learns from mysterious rebels about the true nature of his reality and his role in the war against its controllers. With Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne and Carrie–Anne Moss. Science fiction action–adventure. Color. Rated R. See Jan. 3 listing.

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.

CONCERT

Country Gospel Jam Session, Marshall Center, 8800 Courthouse Road, Spotsylvania. Featuring music by Three For One. Bring a covered dish, your instruments and singing voice for a time of fun and fellowship. 7–9:45 p.m. 540/582-6589.

THEATER

“The Sound of Music,” Riverside Center Dinner Theater. See Jan. 3 listing.

6  SUNDAY

Bridal Show, Fredericksburg Hospitality House, 2801 Plank Road, Fredericksburg. Virginia Bride Magazine and Fredericksburg businesses will be giving away a $35,000 wedding to be held at Augustine Golf Club in Stafford. 1–4 p.m. vabridemagazine.com.

Soup Day, Burnley Vineyards, 4500 Winery Lane, Barboursville. Have a bowl of soup or stew and taste two new red wines. Free. Taste 13 other wines for $3 per person. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. 540/832-2828; burnleywines.com.

Auditions: “The Kitchen Witches,” Caroline Community Theatre (formerly Ladysmith Elementary School). 7 p.m. Runs again Jan. 7.  540/842-6739.

THEATER

“The Sound of Music,” Riverside Center Dinner Theater. Doors open 1 p.m., show is at 3 p.m.  See Jan. 3 listing.

7 MONDAY

Blue Ridge Chorale Rehearsal, Open Door Baptist Church, 754 Germanna Highway, Culpeper. Open to new and returning singers. 6:30 p.m. 540/223-5462; brcsings.com.

Auditions: “The Kitchen Witches,” Caroline Community Theatre. See Jan. 6 listing.

8 TUESDAY

Auditions, Young Adult Children’s Theatre for Stafford, 1120 International Parkway, suite 111, Stafford. YACTS will hold auditions for “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” to be performed in March. 6 p.m. 540/850-3700. yacts.org.

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.

9 WEDNESDAY

Celebrate Virginia Dog Show, Fredericksburg Expo and Convention Center, 2371 Carl D. Silver Parkway. Northern Neck Kennel Club of Virginia, Jan. 9–10; Greater Fredericksburg Kennel Club, Jan. 11–13; Chesapeake Kennel Club of Maryland, Jan. 13.  9 a.m.–5 p.m. daily. Free. 804/752-7570; fredericksburgexpocenter.com.

THEATER

“The Sound of Music,” Riverside Center Dinner Theater. Lunch 11:30 a.m., play 1:30 p.m. See Jan. 3 listing.

10 THURSDAY

Film, Library of Congress Packard Campus, Culpeper. “Sons of the Desert” (1933): When Stan and Ollie trick their wives into thinking that they are taking a medicinal cruise while they’re actually going to a lodge convention, the wives discover the truth and teach the boys a lesson. With Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy and Charley Chase. Comedy. Black-and-white. See Jan. 3 listing.

Celebrate Virginia Dog Show, Fredericksburg Expo Center. See Jan. 9 listing.

Carolina Shag Dancing, Shannon’s Bar & Grille. See Jan. 3 listing.

Zumba Fitness With ZaKia, Strictly Ballroom Dance Studio. See Jan. 3 listing.

THEATER

“The Sound of Music,” Riverside Center Dinner Theater. See Jan. 3 listing.

—Compiled by Debbie Sauder

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