Local Events Calendar

Come see us with your admission in the Richard Limerick Homemakers Building at the Fredericksburg Agricultural Fair (7/26 thru 8/4). See our trains operating on our O-Gauge modular layout. Club members will be available to answer your questions regarding model railroading and our club’s activities. We are a non-profit organization that supports community activities such as: clubhouse open houses, scouting, museums and local community events throughout the region and our Annual Christmas Train Show, which will be held this year on December 14th and 15th, 2024 at the Eagles Lodge.

Visit the fair web site at http://www.fredericksburgfair.org/ for dates, times and admission prices.

See our club web site at https://www.rmrailroaders.com/ for further information on club activities and our events calendar

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RMRailroaders/

Fredericksburg Agricultural Fair returns Friday, July 26 – Sunday, August 4, 2024

Schedule will be posted as soon as we receive it.

Come see us with your admission in the Richard Limerick Homemakers Building at the Fredericksburg Agricultural Fair (7/26 thru 8/4). See our trains operating on our O-Gauge modular layout. Club members will be available to answer your questions regarding model railroading and our club’s activities. We are a non-profit organization that supports community activities such as: clubhouse open houses, scouting, museums and local community events throughout the region and our Annual Christmas Train Show, which will be held this year on December 14th and 15th, 2024 at the Eagles Lodge.

Visit the fair web site at http://www.fredericksburgfair.org/ for dates, times and admission prices.

See our club web site at https://www.rmrailroaders.com/ for further information on club activities and our events calendar

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RMRailroaders/

“Mad Jazz Presents…a Night in the Caribbean with Etienne Charles and Creole Soul.”  On Saturday July 27^th The Silk Mill in Fredericksburg will be transformed into a Caribbean paradise as international artist Etienne Charles & Creole Soul perform an intimate concert to benefit Rappahannock Goodwill industries (RGI).   A unique concert blending the sounds of Jazz and the vibe of Carnival. Trinidad born Etienne Charles is a performer, composer and storyteller, who is continuously searching for untold stories and sounds with which to tell them. Concert tickets include: Banquet seating, Caribbean-inspired buffet, a signature cocktail, and a chance to win a trip to the Caribbean.

Saturday, July 27, 2024; 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Visit Stratford Hall for First Africans Day, commemorating the enslaved Africans and African Americans who built and sustained Stratford Hall and the Lee family for generations. This will be a free, full day of remembering and honoring those enslaved at Stratford Hall and their descendants, through music, dancing, art, storytelling, special tours, and lectures.

Schedule of Events:

African American Cemetery

10:00am – 10:45am: Opening Ceremony at the African American Cemetery

Oval

11:00am – 4:00pm: Food trucks and DJ

Historic Area

11:00am – 2:00pm: Historical Interpreters: Dontavius Williams, Willie Wright & Hope Wright, Harold Caldwell

11:00am – 12:00pm: Lecture by Joe McGill

12:00pm – 1:00pm: Music of the African Diaspora, SlamOne LLC

1:00pm – 2:00pm: African and African American Folktales and arts and crafts

2:00pm – 3:00pm: African Dance Demonstration: Kuumba Dance Ensemble Inc.

2:00pm – 4:00pm: Art Show with Artist, Ehi Obinyan, Available for Conversation

3:00pm – 3:45pm: Drum Circle, SlamOne LLC

4:00pm – 5:30pm: Open Mic and Storytelling in the Great House

6:00pm – 7:00pm: Closing Ceremony at the Riverfront

Registration link: https://www.simpletix.com/e/first-africans-day-tickets-159245

Got nothing to do? Come on out for a bite to eat, a beverage and some general knowledge TRIVIA

Join us on First Friday in August to see Caleb Mathews’ collections-Land and Sea. Light refreshments served. Caleb’s work will be for sale and on display at the bakery through September. We hope to see you there!

Meet us at 911 Charles Street every First Friday in historic downtown Fredericksburg for Comedy in “The Back Room,” presented by FXBG Comedy Scene. This premier comedy event showcases the best comedic talent from DC to Richmond and beyond. Our goal is to transform your Friday nights into a laughter-filled experience in one of Fredericksburg’s newest venues.

Each show promises a carefully curated lineup of comics. From sharp-witted stand-up to hilarious storytelling, our performers promise to give you a memorable experience.

Don’t miss the chance to be part of this exciting new tradition in downtown Fredericksburg. Mark your calendars, invite your friends, and get ready to experience the best in live comedy. Show is 21+ only, valid ID required for entry.

Visit https://tinyurl.com/3r9y5m2r or scan the QR code for tickets.

Pours and Pasties Burlesque and Variety Show is coming back to the Strangeways Brewing in Fredericksburg on Friday, August 2nd! Get ready to be teased, pleased, amazed, and entertained! Join us for an evening of dazzling entertainment while enjoying unique and delicious beverages crafted by Strangeways.
Featuring:
Caza Blanca
Conejita Luxxe
Edie Sativa
Ellie Quinn
Isabel Astrum
Kayy Lovely
Lolita Luxxe
Storm Psycho 6
Scarlet Starlet
Hosted by Salem Sirene
What is burlesque? Burlesque is the art of the tease! It can incorporate elements of a variety of dance styles and theater. Most importantly, it is a celebration of creativity, artistic expression, diversity, and body positivity! You will see many different kinds of acts performed by entertainers of all identities at this show! Burlesque Right Meow is committed to producing fun, safe, and inclusive events that showcase the art of burlesque and variety. There is zero tolerance for harassment, bullying, and bigotry of any kind. These productions are feminist, body positive spaces that celebrate people of all different body types and identities. Please be on board with this mission if you are attending these events!
Doors at 8:30pm, show at 9pm
Tickets are just $14 in advance, $18 at the door for general admission
$20 VIP TICKETS-guarantee yourself a front row seat for this show! You can only get these in advance and just 10 are available so get them before they’re gone for the best seats in the house!
Tickets at https://burlesquerightmeow.ticketspice.com/poursfxbgaug

Join the James Monroe Museum and the Fredericksburg Area Museum for this joint book talk event!

Long before people identified as transgender or lesbian, there were female husbands and the women who loved them. Female husbands – people assigned females who transcend gender, lived as men, and married women – were true queer pioneers. This talk will explore the riveting and very personal stories of ordinary female husbands of the 18th and 19th centuries who faced tremendous risk, danger, violence, and threat of punishment. How does knowledge of transgender history help us make sense of transgender rights and politics in the present?

Join the James Monroe Museum and the Fredericksburg Area Museum for this joint book talk event!

Long before people identified as transgender or lesbian, there were female husbands and the women who loved them. Female husbands – people assigned females who transcend gender, lived as men, and married women – were true queer pioneers. This talk will explore the riveting and very personal stories of ordinary female husbands of the 18th and 19th centuries who faced tremendous risk, danger, violence, and threat of punishment. How does knowledge of transgender history help us make sense of transgender rights and politics in the present?