Calendar: Jan. 31 to Feb. 7

31 THURSDAY

“Nothing Miraculous, All Things Ethical: A President and His Bible,” UMW, George Washington Hall, Dodd Auditorium. Lecture by David Holmes, Walter G. Mason Professor of Religious Studies, Emeritus at the College of William & Mary. 7:30 p.m. Free. 540/654-1342.

“Fiction Reading,” UMW, Combs Hall, Room 139. By Lee Zacharias, author of “Helping Muriel Make It Through the Night” and “Lessons.” Followed by a reception and book signing. 5 p.m. Free. 540/654-1393.

Film, Library of Congress Packard Campus, 19053 Mount Pony Road, Culpeper. “Gold Diggers of 1933” (1933): A millionaire-turned-composer rescues unemployed Broadway show people with his new play. With Dick Powell, Warren William, Joan Blondell and Ruby Keller. Musical comedy–drama. 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.

THEATER

“James and the Giant Peach,” King George High School, 10100 Foxes Way. Where did the bugs come from and how did they end up together in a peach? Dinner 5:30 p.m., pre-show 6 p.m., show 7 p.m. Activities and games during intermission. Runs through Feb. 2.

“Ain’t Misbehavin’,” Riverside Center Dinner Theater, 95 Riverside Parkway, Falmouth. Doors open at 6 p.m., play begins at 8 p.m. Runs through March 10. 540/370-4300; riversidedt.com.

1 FRIDAY

Auditions, Hope Christian Fellowship, 4173 Bludau Drive, Warrenton. Fauquier Community Theatre will hold auditions for “The King and I” to be performed in May. Feb. 1, 7:30 p.m. for teens and adults; Feb. 2, 10 a.m. for children and 2 p.m. for teens and adults. fctstage.org.

THEATER

“James and the Giant Peach,” King George High School, 10100 Foxes Way. Where did the bugs come from and how did they end up together in a peach? Dinner 5:30 p.m., pre-show 6 p.m., show 7 p.m. Activities and games during intermission. Runs through Feb. 2.

“Ain’t Misbehavin’,” Riverside Center Dinner Theater, 95 Riverside Parkway, Falmouth. Doors open at 6 p.m., play begins at 8 p.m. Runs through March 10. 540/370-4300; riversidedt.com.

1 FRIDAY

Auditions, Hope Christian Fellowship, 4173 Bludau Drive, Warrenton. Fauquier Community Theatre will hold auditions for “The King and I” to be performed in May. Feb. 1, 7:30 p.m. for teens and adults; Feb. 2, 10 a.m. for children and 2 p.m. for teens and adults. fctstage.org.

Film, Library of Congress Packard Campus, Culpeper. “Dinner at Eight” (1933): An all-star ensemble cast of some of MGM’s biggest stars appear in this comedy–drama based on the Broadway hit by George S. Kaufman and Edna Ferber. With Marie Dressler, John Barrymore, Wallace Beery, Jean Harlow, Lionel Barrymore, Billie Burke and Lee Tracy. Black-and-white. See Jan. 31 listing.

CONCERT

Intuition Band, UMW, Lee Hall, The Underground. Featuring a tribute to blues, R&B and soul music. 7 p.m. Free. 540/654-1044.

THEATER

“Laughing Stock,” Dr. A.J. Ferlazzo Building, 15941 Donald Curtis Drive, Woodbridge. Performed by the Castaways Repertory Theatre. 8 p.m. $14, seniors/students $11, ages 12 and younger $7. Runs through Feb. 10. 703/508-5418; castawaystheatre.org.

“James and the Giant Peach,” King George High School. See Jan. 31 listing.

“To Kill a Mockingbird,” Fauquier Community Theatre, 4225 Aiken Drive, Warrenton. Set in Alabama during the Great Depression, the story follows the journey of Jem and Scout Finch, whose father has been appointed to defend Tom Robinson, a black man framed for a crime he didn’t commit. Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m. Adults $15, seniors and students $13. fctstage.org.

“Ain’t Misbehavin’,” Riverside Center Dinner Theater. See Jan. 31 listing.

2 SATURDAY

Film, Catherine W. Jones McKann Center at the Fredericksburg Area Museum and Cultural Center, 1001 Princess Anne St., Fredericksburg. “Bienvenue Chez les Ch’tis” (2008). French comedy film about a man who is despondent at being transferred to “the sticks” and eventually learns to love the place. 2 p.m. Sponsored by the Rappahannock Film Club.

Movie, Living Word Fellowship Church, 1500 Stafford Ave., Fredericksburg. “Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story.” 6 p.m. Free. 540/898-2937.

Fredericksburg Big Flea Market, Fredericksburg Expo and Convention Center, 2371 Carl D. Silver Parkway. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. $7 (good both days). Runs again Feb. 3. fredericksburgexpocenter.com.

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

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

Auditions, Hope Christian Fellowship, Warrenton. See Feb. 1 listing.

Films, Library of Congress Packard Campus, Culpeper. “The Little Mermaid” (1989): A beautiful young mermaid dreams of becoming a real girl and marrying a prince in this animated classic. Family fantasy musical. 2 p.m. “The Times of Harvey Milk” (1984): The life of San Francisco’s first openly gay elected city official. Narrated by Harvey Fierstein. Documentary. Color. 7:30 p.m. See Jan. 31 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.

Town of Gordonsville 200th Anniversary Celebration, Gordonsville Fire Hall, 301 E. Baker St. Guest speakers, refreshments, live performances, fireworks. 4–6 p.m. 540/832-2233; townofgordonsville.org.

Exhibit: “All Blood Is Red,” John J. Wright Museum, 7565 Courthouse Road, Spotsylvania. The exhibit introduces the museum’s 2013 theme of “Integration.” Doors open at 10 a.m., program begins 11 a.m. Free. Terry Miller, 540/582-7583, ext. 5545; jjwmuseum.org.

“Snow Much Fun,” Depot, downtown Culpeper. Performance by The Diggity Dudes with interactive skills, audience participation and a lighthearted comedic twist. Doors open 4 p.m., show 5–6 p.m. $5 per person one year and older. 540/825-4416.\

CONCERT

Country Gospel Jam Session, Marshall Center, 8800 Courthouse Road, Spotsylvania. Music by Riverside South Bluegrass. Bring a covered dish and instrument. 7–9:45 p.m. 540/582-6589.

THEATER

“Laughing Stock,” Dr. A.J. Ferlazzo Building, Woodbridge. See Feb. 1 listing.

“To Kill a Mockingbird,” Fauquier Community Theatre, Warrenton. See Feb. 1 listing.

“War Letters,” Washington and Lee High School, 16380 Kings Highway, Montross. Presented by the Washington and Lee drama department. 7 p.m. Benefits the Wounded Warriors Project and The Children of Warriors National President Scholar-ship.

“James and the Giant Peach,” King George High School. See Jan. 31 listing.

“Ain’t Misbehavin’,” Riverside Center Dinner Theater. See Jan. 31 listing.

3 SUNDAY

Auditions, Lake of the Woods Community Center, 110 Sweetbriar Park Road. LOW Players will hold auditions for “Hallelujah Girls” to be performed in June. 1:30 p.m. Runs again Feb. 9. Info: Ann Herndon, 540/972-9961 or gnosticomic@verizon.net.

Fredericksburg Big Flea Market, Fredericksburg Expo Center. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. See Feb. 2 listing.

THEATER

“To Kill a Mockingbird,” Fauquier Community Theatre, Warrenton. 2 p.m. See Feb. 1 listing.

“Ain’t Misbehavin’,” Riverside Center Dinner Theater. Doors open 1 p.m., show is at 3 p.m. See Jan. 31 listing.

4 MONDAY

Film: “Farewell My Queen,” UMW, George Washington Hall, Dodd Auditorium. In French with English subtitles. 7:30 p.m. Free. 540/654-1995.

5  TUESDAY

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.

Auditions, Dr. A.J. Ferlazzo Building, 15941 Donald Curtis Drive, Woodbridge. Castaways Repertory Theatre will hold auditions for “Man of La Mancha”

to be performed April 26–May 19. 7–9 p.m. Runs again Feb. 9, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. 703/508-5418; castawaystheatre.org.

6 WEDNESDAY

THEATER

“Ain’t Misbehavin’,” Riverside Center Dinner Theater. Lunch 11:30 a.m., play 1:30 p.m. See Jan. 31 listing.

7 THURSDAY

Black History Month Keynote Speaker, UMW, Woodard Campus Center, Great Hall. Featuring Nwando Achebe, professor of history at Michigan State University and author of “The Female King of Colonial Nigeria: Ahebi Ugbabe.” 7 p.m. Free.

540/654-1044.

The Chappell Great Lives Lecture Series: “Brigham Young,” UMW, George Washington Hall, Dodd Auditorium. By John G. Turner, author of “Brigham Young: Pioneer Prophet” and assistant professor of religious studies at George Mason University. 7:30 p.m. Free. 540/654-1065.

Creative Writing Reading, 1201 William St., room 12. By the winner and finalists for the Barbara Thomas Phillips Creative Writing Scholarship at UMW. Followed by a reception. 5 p.m. Free. 540/654-1393.

Volunteer Interest Evening and Open House, Fredericksburg Area Museum and Cultural Center, 1001 Princess Anne St., Fredericksburg. A tour of the museum followed by current volunteers who will share their insights and experiences of the opportunities the museum offers. 6 p.m. Free. 540/371-3037, ext. 142.

Film, Library of Congress Packard Campus, Culpeper. “The Piano Teacher” (2001): Disturbing study of a middle-age musician’s psyche and her personal and professional relationships. With Isabelle Huppert, Annie Girardot and Benoit Magimel. Psychosexual drama. In French and German with English subtitles. Color. Rated R. See Jan. 31 listing.

Carolina Shag Dancing, Shannon’s Bar & Grille. See Jan. 31 listing.

THEATER

“Ain’t Misbehavin’,” Riverside Center Dinner Theater. See Jan. 31 listing.

—Compiled by Debbie Sauder

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