Local Entertainment Roundup: Nov. 14-21

Roundup of arts and entertainment events happening in Fredericksburg and surrounding areas.

"Passionate Politics 1824 VS. 2024," University of Mary Washington, Cedric Rucker University Center, Chandler Ballroom C. Moderated by Ed Jones, former editor of The Free Lance-Star. Lecture with Dr. Daniel Feller and Dr. Stephen J. Farnsworth. 6 p.m.

James Farmer Multicultural Center's Native American Cultural Celebration, University of Mary Washington, Cedric Rucker University Center, Chandler Ballroom A/B. Presentation on the history and culture of American Indian Tribes in the area. Speaker: Rene Locklear White, member of the Lumbee Indian Nation of Virginia. 7 p.m. Free. students.umw.edu/multicultural .

UMW Theatre: "Nunsense," University of Mary Washington, Klein Theatre. 7:30 p.m. Thursdays-Sundays through Nov. 24. 540/654-1111; fredtix.com .

Film: "The Age of Innocence," Library of Congress Packard Theater, 19053 Mt. Pony Road, Culpeper. Columbia Pictures, 1993. 7:30 p.m. Free. 540/827-1079, ext. 79994; loc.gov/programs/audio-visual-conservation .

CYT Fredericksburg: "Cinderella," Spotsylvania High School, 6975 Courthouse Road, Spotsylvania. 7 p.m. Through Sunday. $18 online, $20 at the door. cytfred.org .

Stage Door Productions: "Anastasia: the Musical," Allstate Community Theater, 810 Caroline St. Youth production. 7:30 p.m. Through Sunday. $18-$30. allstatecommunitytheater.org .

UMW Theatre: "Nunsense," University of Mary Washington. 7:30 p.m. See Nov. 14 listing.

Film: "An American Tail: Fievel Goes West," Library of Congress Packard Theater. Universal Pictures, 1991. 2 p.m. See Nov. 15 listing.

Film: "Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid," Library of Congress Packard Theater. Warner Bros., 1973. See Nov. 15 listing.

Third annual Multicultural Fair, Stafford High School. Staff will share elements of their culture through storytelling, student leaders, children's activities, food, performances, and fashion that make their cultures unique. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Free.

CYT Fredericksburg: "Cinderella," Spotsylvania High School. 2 and 7 p.m. See Nov. 15 listing.

Stage Door Productions: "Anastasia: the Musical," Allstate Community Theater. 3 and 7:30 p.m. See Nov. 15 listing.

UMW Theatre: "Nunsense," University of Mary Washington. 7:30 p.m. See Nov. 14 listing.

St. George Chamber Music Series, St. George's Episcopal Church, 905 Princess Anne St. Featuring The St. George Voices accompanied by members of the St. George Jazz Ensemble. 3 p.m. Free with donations accepted at the door. stgeorgesepiscopal.net .

Riverside Center for the Performing Arts, 95 Riverside Parkway. Beatles tribute. 7 p.m., doors 5:30 p.m. $50. Appetizers and drinks available for purchase. 540/370-4300; riversidedt.com .

CYT Fredericksburg: "Cinderella," Spotsylvania High School. 3 p.m. See Nov. 15 listing.

Stage Door Productions: "Anastasia: the Musical," Allstate Community Theater. 3 p.m. See Nov. 15 listing.

UMW Theatre: "Nunsense," University of Mary Washington. 2 p.m. See Nov. 14 listing.

Pet Photos with Santa, Spotsylvania Towne Centre. 9-11 a.m. Also runs Dec. 8.

"Riverside Christmas Spectacular," Riverside Center for the Performing Arts, 95 Riverside Parkway. 1:30 p.m.; meal served at 11:30 a.m. Through Dec. 29. $55–$82 plus processing fee. 540/370-4300; riversidedt.com .

Lecture: "A Celebration Like None Other: Lafayette Comes to Fredericksburg," Central Rappahannock Regional Library, 1201 Caroline St. Speaker: John Hennessy, author and retired historian, National Park Service. 6:30-8 p.m. fxbg.com/lafayette .

"Riverside Christmas Spectacular," Riverside Center for the Performing Arts. 7:30 p.m.; meal served at 5:30 p.m. See Nov. 20 listing.

Local roundup

Days and hours of operation may vary.

New works by Beverley Coates (watercolors), Robyn Ryan (acrylics) and Lynn Abbott (acrylics and oils). 540/371-4099.

ARTFactory: "Celebrating Grace and Joy," through Dec. 7. virginiaartfactory.org .

Art First Gallery: "Love for Color," new acrylic work by Gloria Mayra, Nov. 1-30. Acrylic, assemblage, collage, drawing, oil, photography, printmaking, textiles, three-dimensional objects such as jewelry, sculpture and watercolor. artfirstgallery.com .

Artful Dimensions Gallery: "People Say You Can," works by Evelyn Andrianos of Ev's Glass Creations. Through Dec. 1. artfuldimensionsgallery.com .

Artists' Alliance at Jarrett Thor Fine Arts: November featured artist: Barbara Brennan, painter. Through Dec. 8. AA artists display an array of painting, sculpture, photography, encaustics, ceramics, jewelry, and wood furniture. artgallerycolonialbeach.com .

Beach Paws Boutique: Works by local artists.

Brush Strokes Gallery: "Changing Seasons and a Time of Thanks" all-member exhibit, through Nov. 24. Handcrafted jewelry, unique glass art, charcoal drawings, pastels, photography, paintings in oils, watercolors, acrylics, metal sculpture and mixed-media. brushstrokesfredericksburg.com .

Canal Quarter Arts: Works by local artists.

Central Rappahannock Regional Library (Fredericksburg): "Bonjour! Scenes From France," photography by Penny A. Parrish. Nov. 1-30.

CoBe Workspaces: Works by Shawnee Muse.

Coldwell Banker Elite:

Colonial Beach Brewing: Works by local artists.

Darbytown Art Studio: Works by local artists. facebook.com/DarbytownArt .

Dockside Realty: Works by Janice Jones.

Folger Shakespeare Library: "Little Books, Big Gifts: The Artistry of Esther Inglis," through Jan. 19. folger.edu .

Fredericksburg Area Museum: "Lafayette's World: Revolutionary Ideals and the Limits of Freedom," curated by Dr. Gaila Sims, curator of African American History and Special Projects; "Out and About: The Walk in Closet." famva.org .

Fredericksburg Center for the Creative Arts: Frederick Gallery: "Textures & Patterns" All Media National Juried Exhibit. Members Gallery: Timothy Stephens. Through Nov. 29. fccagallery.org .

Hawthorn Mercantile: Works by local artists and Finklepotts Fairy Hair.

Jamestown Settlement: "Ruth E. Carter: Afrofuturism in Costume Design" exhibit, through Jan. 5. 757/253-4838; jyfmuseums.org .

LibertyTown Arts Workshop: "6x6x6," annual juried exhibit of artwork no larger than 6 inches in any direction including a frame. Through November. Classes available. libertytownarts.com .

Library of Virginia: "Mapping the Commonwealth, 1816–1826," Oct. 21-June 7. lva.virginia.gov .

Mary Washington Hospital: New works by local artists will be on display in the Main Floor hallway gallery. A percentage of each sale is donated to cancer care. Art may be purchased through the Gift Shop.

National Building Museum: "Capital Brutalism," through Feb. 17; "Building Stories," an immersive exploration into the world of architecture, engineering, construction and design through hands-on activities, media installations, sketching and reading; "Frank Lloyd Wright's Southwestern Pennsylvania," through March 17. nbm.org .

National Museum of the Marine Corps: New galleries open: "Forward Deployed 1976-2001" and "Afghanistan and Iraq 2001-present" Other exhibits: "Full Metal Jacket," featuring images taken on set by actor Matthew Modine, through September 2025. usmcmuseum.com .

Ponshop Studio and Gallery: Fine art, ceramics and handmade jewelry and accessories. ponshopstudio.com .

Port Royal Museum of American History: New additions to White House China collection. Open every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free; donations appreciated. 804/370-5285.

Riverboat on the Potomac: Works by local artists.

St. Mary's Episcopal Church: Work by local artists.

Tappahannock Artists' Guild: "Town & Country," works by David Finnell. tapparts.org .

UMW Galleries: Ridderhof Martin Gallery and duPont Gallery: Mid-Atlantic New Painting Biennial, Nov. 7-Jan. 19. Gallery talk with guest juror Heather Hakimzadeh, Senior Curator and Special Projects Manager at Virginia MOCA, Nov. 21 at 5 p.m. in Seacobeck Hall 145. umwgalleries.org .

Virginia Museum of Fine Arts: "Theaster Gates: Wonder Working Power," through Jan. 1. vmfa.museum .

Virginia Museum of History and Culture: "Traveling Bricks: An Exhibition Made of LEGO® Bricks," through Jan. 5, 2025. First Fridays at VMHC, 5-8 p.m., includes food trucks, family-centered activities, live music and happy hour specials in the Museum Café. virginiahistory.org .

DC Comedy Loft: Loo Aid: A World Toilet Day Comedy Craptacular, Nov. 17. Featuring Shawn Shafner, Griefcat, Jamie Shriner, Kenny Rooster, Kyle Cromer, Lucy Bonino and Joey Friedman. dccomedyloft.com .

Dominion Energy Center: Ms. Pat: The Hot And Flashy Tour, Nov. 16; Marlon Wayans, Nov. 17; Hari Kondabolu, featuring Anna Bianco, Dec. 5. dominionenergycenter.com .

MGM National Harbor: Bill Maher, Nov. 17; Matt Rife, Nov. 22-23. mgmnationalharbor.com .

Altria Theater: An Evening with Anthony Hamilton, Nov. 15; Samara Joy, featuring The McLendon Family, Dec. 6. altriatheater.com .

The Birchmere: After 7, Nov. 15-16; Keiko Matsui, Nov. 17; John Splithoff, Nov. 19; Eric Benet, Nov. 20; Ohio Players, Nov. 21; Paula Poundstone, Nov. 22-23. birchmere.com .

Fredericksburg Concert Band: "Oscar Winning Winds," Nov. 23 at 7 p.m. at James Monroe High School auditorium. $10 adults; $5 students.

Fredericksburg Symphony Orchestra: Holiday Pops "Here Comes Santa Claus," Dec. 18 at Monroe Auditorium. fredericksburgsymphony.org .

GMU Center for the Arts: Canadian Brass, Nov. 30. fa.gmu.edu .

The Groove Music Hall: The New York Bee Gees, Nov. 22; Meet Loaf: Ultimate Tribute, Nov. 29. thegroovemusichall.com .

Hylton Performing Arts Center: Chanticleer, Dec. 1; American Festival Pops Orchestra: Holiday Pops: Songs of the Season, Dec. 13. HyltonCenter.org .

The Kennedy Center: Sounds of US, immersive new music festival, Nov. 16. kennedy-center.org .

Jammin Java: Mindy Smith, Nov. 30. facebook.com/jamminjava .

Jazz and a Mission: Monthly benefit concert series. Special performances by Matt Little, David Bronston, Ely Younger. Nov. 22, 7 p.m. at Hillcrest United Methodist Church. Celebrating the work of MANARC.

MGM National Harbor: Wale, with special guests, Nov. 15; Anthony Hamilton, Nov. 16. mgmnationalharbor.com .

Altria Theater: "Mamma Mia," Dec. 10-15. altriatheater.com .

Arena Stage: "The Other Americans," starring John Leguizamo, Oct. 18–Nov. 24; "Data," through Dec. 15. arenastage.org .

Dominion Energy Center: "A Drag Queen Christmas: 10th Anniversary Tour," Nov. 15, ages 18 and up; Virginia Opera: "Carmen," Nov. 22-24; "Christmas with C.S. Lewis," Nov. 21-24; "Sister's Christmas Catechism," Dec. 1; Richmond Ballet: "The Nutcracker," Dec. 7-23. dominionenergycenter.com .

Fauquier Community Theatre: "Scrooge! The Musical," Dec. 6-15. FCTstage.org .

Ford's Theatre: "A Christmas Carol," Nov. 21-Dec. 31. fords.org .

GMU Center for the Arts: Virginia Opera: "Carmen," Nov. 16-17. cfa.gmu.edu .

Hanover Tavern: Virginia Rep: "Moriarty," Dec. 18-Jan. 26. hanovertavern.org .

Hylton Performing Arts Center: Virginia National Ballet: "The Nutcracker," Nov. 29; Northern Virginia Ballet: "The Nutcracker," Nov. 30; Prince William Little Theatre: "Christmas Belles," Dec. 13-22. HyltonCenter.org .

Journey Theater: "Voices from Vietnam," based on interviews, letters and reflections of those whose lives were deeply affected by their war experiences, Nov. 8-24 at Vint Hill in Warrenton; books by Bruce H. "Doc" Norton for sale. journeyhere.church/what-we-do/theater.

The Kennedy Center: Opera House: Washington National Opera: "Macbeth," Nov. 13-23; "& Juliet," Dec. 17-Jan. 5, 2025. Theater Lab: "Shear Madness," through Oct. 5, 2025. kennedy-center.org .

National Theatre: "Six," Nov. 12-Dec. 1; "A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical," Dec. 3-8. thenationaldc.com .

Olney Theatre Center: "Frozen," featuring an original production of the Disney musical, Oct. 24-Jan. 5; "A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story of Christmas," Nov. 29-Dec. 29. olneytheatre.org .

Riverside Center for the Performing Arts: "Riverside Christmas Spectacular," Nov. 20-Dec. 29. $70–$82 dinner and show; $55–$65 show only. 540/370-4300; riversidedt.com .

Round House Theatre: "A Hanukkah Carol, or GELT TRIP! The Musical," Nov. 20-Dec. 22. roundhousetheatre.org .

Shakespeare Theatre Company: "Leopoldstadt," Nov. 30-Dec. 29 at Harman Hall. shakespearetheatre.org .

Signature Theatre: MAX Theatre: "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum," Oct. 29-Jan. 12. Ark Theatre: "I'll Take You There: Stax Records Co." cabaret, Nov. 12–24. sigtheatre.org .

Altria Theater: Cirque Dreams Holidaze, Nov. 29-30. altriatheater.com .

Dominion Energy Center: "Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer — The Musical," Nov. 19; "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical," Dec. 13-22. dominionenergycenter.com .

Ferry Farm:

Gari Melchers Home & Studio: Preschool Palette classes nurtures child's inner artist through engaging books, garden walks and colorful process-based sensory and art explorations (themes change monthly): "Harold and the Purple Crayon," Thursday, Nov. 14-16; "Home," Dec. 4, Dec. 6-7. Open daily with family-friendly, interactive tours, scavenger hunts and sketching bags. 540/654-1015; garimelchers.org .

GMU Center for the Arts: Family Series: "My Father's Dragon," Nov. 24. cfa.gmu.edu .

Historic Kenmore: A Wee Christmas Dollhouses and Miniatures Show, Dec. 1-30. kenmore.org .

Hylton Performing Arts Center: Cirque Kalabanté, accompanied by live Afro jazz ensemble, Nov. 16-17; Hylton Family Series: Enchantment Theatre Company: "My Father's Dragon," Nov. 23. HyltonCenter.org .

Library of Congress: December Family Day: Winter Holiday Celebration, Dec. 26-28, from 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Free; passes required. Register at loc.gov/events .

National Museum of the Marine Corps: Family Day: Family Day: Visit with Santa, Dec. 14, 1-4 p.m., and Dec. 17, 2:30-4:30 p.m. Pictures with Santa, holiday-themed activities, such as DIY ornaments and letters to give to Santa himself. usmcmuseum.com .

National Theatre: "A Magical Cirque Christmas," Dec. 12-15; "The Hip Hop Nutcracker," Dec. 20-22. thenationaldc.com .

Science Museum of Virginia: "MathAlive!" Sept. 28–Jan. 12, 2025; designed for future mathematicians aged 7–14. smv.org .

Stage Door Productions: "Anastasia: the Musical" (youth production), Nov. 8-17. allstatecommunitytheater.org .

Virginia Rep: "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," Dec. 5-Jan. 12 at The November Theatre. va-rep.org .

Voices Festival Productions: "Who Cares: The Caregiver Interview Project," Jan. 9–Feb. 2, with free workshop readings Nov. 17–18 as part of Alzheimer's Awareness Month, alongside a Community Care Roundtable, Nov. 19. voicesfestivalproductions.com .

Whistle Stop Theatre Company: "It's a Wonderful Life," Dec. 15 live performance followed by screening of the classic film. $10. AshlandTheatre.org . Four-part podcast series streaming for free at whistlestoptheatre.weebly.com .

etc.

Bingo: American Legion Post 320, 8456 Brock Road, Spotsylvania. Games start at 6:30 p.m. Thursdays; doors open at 5 p.m. Food available for purchase. Proceeds benefit veterans, their families and the community. 540/548-8069.

Bingo: St. Michael High School, 6301 Campus Drive, Spotsylvania. Games start at 6:30 p.m. Thursdays and Saturdays. Doors open 1.5 hours prior. 540/907-9736; facebook.com/saintmichaelbingo .

Busch Gardens: Christmas Town, select dates from Nov. 15 through Jan. 5. Holiday shows, over 25 rides and coasters, Santa's Workshop, the Christmas Town Express and 'Twas that Night ice skating show. buschgardenswilliamsburg.com .

Central Rappahannock Regional Library: Community Meet and Greets with new Executive Director Rebecca Purdy. Dec. 5: Cooper Branch, 3-4:30 p.m. librarypoint.org .

Downtown Ashland: Light Up the Tracks, featuring holiday fun Nov. 23-Jan. 1. Nov. 23 kick-off celebration includes arts and crafts market, Illuminated Costume Contest, entertainment including Jonathan Austin's 24 Hour Emergency Juggling and Magic, a petting zoo at Ashland Feed Store, Boot Scooters line dancing, and visits from Santa and Rudolph. AshlandVirginia.com .

Fauquier County Public Library: "King Tutankhamun: New Technologies Unravel Mysteries of Egypt's Golden Boy King," presentation with National Geographic photographer Kenneth Garrett. Nov. 24 at 2 p.m. in The Rice Theater at Highland School. Free; register at .

The Fredericksburg Lafayette Bicentennial Commemoration: Lecture Series focuses on aspects of Lafayette's life, his world, and his influence on the American Revolution and the early Republic; through November. Nov. 21: A Celebration Like None Other: Lafayette Comes to Fredericksburg, 6:30-8 p.m. at CRRL-Fredericksburg. The Commemoration Weekend: Nov. 23-24. All programs closely follow the records of the actual events. Free. See complete schedule at fxbg.com/lafayette .

Gari Melchers Home and Studio: Plein Air Days, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. every third Sunday and following Thursday; free admission; registration suggested. Woodland Hike, conducted by Virginia Master Naturalists, Nov. 24 at 2 p.m.; free. GariMelchers.org .

George Washington's Mount Vernon: Winter Glow, Nov. 29-30, Dec. 15-19 and Dec. 23. Entry times: 5:30 p.m., 6 p.m., 6:30 p.m. $25-$54. mountvernon.org .

Hanover Tavern: Haunted Hanover Tavern Tour, Nov. 21; $12, advance tickets required. Breakfast With Santa! Dec. 8; $10-$20, reservations required. hanovertavern.org .

Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience: Through Jan. 25 at Morven Park International Equestrian Center, 41580 Sunday Morning Lane, Leesburg. Mondays–Sundays, 5–11 p.m. (last entry at 9:45 p.m.) hpforbiddenforestexperience.com .

Kings Dominion: Winter Fest, select nights Nov. 29-Jan. 4. kingsdominion.com .

Meadow Event Park: Illuminate Lightshow, Nov. 22-Jan. 1. meadoweventpark.com .

Old Dominion Humane Society: Saturday Strolls and Sunday Hikes, 8:45 a.m. for the fall/winter seasons. Led by volunteers. Strollers and hikers meet at the ODHS facility door (3602 Lafayette Blvd). No experience necessary. Must be 16 and older to walk dogs (children younger than 16 welcome to join). olddominionhumanesociety.org .

Peace Lutheran Church: Cookie Walk, Nov. 23, from 9 a.m.-noon. Choose a pre-priced box, walk past tables laden with cookies, and fill your box with cookies of your choice. 540/775-9131.

Railroad Museum and Rail Excursion: Museum is open 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays. Visitors planning on riding the train should arrive by 10:30 a.m. Train rides conducted weather permitting. Free; donations accepted to support operations. 11700 Main St., Fredericksburg. 301/653-7983; rrmuseum.org .

Revalation Vineyards: Sip & Learn: "Dinosaurs in Virginia," talk with Robert Weems, paleontologist and geologist. Nov. 14, 6 p.m. revalationvineyards.com .

Richmond Pow-Pow: Nov. 16-17, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., at Richmond Virginia International Raceway Complex. Crafts, Native American dancing/singing, storytelling, fine arts, craft demonstrations, Native American food, flute music. $15 adults, $8 children. 252/532-0821; .

Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest: Holiday Candlelight Tours, Dec. 5-20. $30; reservations are required. 434/534-8120; poplarforest.org .