Things to Do in Downtown Lynchburg
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happening now 4 events- Thru Oct 18
Thru Oct 18That Which Forms — Riverviews
Other · Riverviews Artspace
- Thru Oct 18
Thru Oct 18That Which Forms
Festival · Riverviews Artspace
- Thru Oct 18
Thru Oct 18Botanical Alchemy: Echo Prints by Beth Stinson — Riverviews
Other · Riverviews Artspace
- Thru Oct 18
Thru Oct 18Botanical Alchemy: Echo Prints by Beth Stinson
Other · Riverviews Artspace
Tuesday
September 8 3 events
Wednesday
September 9 4 events- 10 AMB10 AM
Builders Club (Downtown)
NewClass · Lynchburg Public Library - Downtown Branch
- 10 AM
10 AMOpen Studio DIY Session
Class · Hammer & Stain Lynchburg
- 5:30 PM
5:30 PMIntermediate Sewing Classes - Wednesday (Using a Sewing Pattern)
Class · Needle Ninja
- 6 PM
6 PMWood Flowers
Class · Hammer & Stain Lynchburg
Thursday
September 10 6 events- 10 AM
10 AMBasic Alterations & Repairs
NewClass · Needle Ninja
- 12 PM
12 PMPopsicles at Percival's
Other · Hill City Popcycle
- 4 PM
4 PMArt and Stories: Queena Stovall's Vision of Rural Virginia Life - Opening Reception
NewCommunity · Lynchburg Museum
- 5 PM
5 PMArtist Mixer — Riverviews
Community · Riverviews Artspace
- 5 PM
5 PMThread Therapy Thursdays
Class · Scrappy Elephant
- 5:30 PM
5:30 PMIntro to Photography & Storytelling
NewClass · Academy Center of the Arts
Friday
September 11 9 events- All day
All dayKaraoke Night at The Music Hall
Live Music · Academy Center of the Arts
- 8 AM
8 AMFall Plant Sale - In-Person Sales & Pickup
NewMarket · Old City Cemetery
- 10 AM
10 AMOpen Studio DIY Session
Class · Hammer & Stain Lynchburg
- 10:30 AM
10:30 AMLittle Picasso Art Club
Class · Scrappy Elephant
- 10:30 AM
10:30 AMLittle Picasso Art Club
NewClass · Scrappy Elephant
- 10:30 AM
10:30 AMSeptember 11, 2001 25th Anniversary Remembrance
NewCommunity · Downtown Lynchburg Association
- 6 PM
6 PMTemple of Vines & Shadows
Live Theater · Mythic Hall
- 6 PM
6 PMPressed Flower Bar
Class · Hammer & Stain Lynchburg
- 6 PM
6 PMBang Bang Trio
NewLive Music · The Water Dog
Saturday
September 12 7 events- 10 AM
10 AMLoft Life, Title Sponsor: Freedom First
FeaturedCommunity · Downtown Lynchburg Association
- 11 AM
11 AMCrochet 101
Class · Scrappy Elephant
- 12:30 PM
12:30 PMCrochet 102: Granny Squares
Class · Scrappy Elephant
- 1 PM
1 PMBig Birthday Weekend
NewLive Music · The Water Dog
- 3 PM
3 PMArt at the Market
NewMarket · Lamp & Post
- 6 PM
6 PMTurning Back the Demon Lord
Other · Mythic Hall
- 6 PM
6 PMGlass Blowing Experience
Class · Hammer & Stain Lynchburg
Sunday
September 13 6 events- 11:30 AM
11:30 AMSewing Machine 101
Class · Scrappy Elephant
- 12 PM
12 PMBig Birthday Weekend
NewMarket · The Water Dog
- 2 PM
2 PMFall Mats & Wreaths Workshop
Class · Hammer & Stain Lynchburg
- 2 PM
2 PMPrintmaking Workshop
Class · Scrappy Elephant
- 2 PM
2 PMHolbrook Lyceum: A Good and Pleasant Company Talk & Book Signing
NewCommunity · Old City Cemetery
- 4 PM
4 PMWellness With a View - Fall Edition
NewCommunity · City View Venues
Tuesday
September 15 2 eventsWednesday
September 16 7 events- 10 AMB10 AM
Builders Club (Downtown)
NewClass · Lynchburg Public Library - Downtown Branch
- 10 AM
10 AMOpen Studio DIY Session
Class · Hammer & Stain Lynchburg
- 12:30 PM
12:30 PMBeginner Sewing Classes - Wednesday (Using a Sewing Machine)
Class · Needle Ninja
- 3 PM
3 PMSewing Circle - Wednesdays
Class · Needle Ninja
- 5:30 PM5:30 PM
Intermediate Sewing Classes - Wednesday (Using a Sewing Pattern)
Class · Needle Ninja
- 6 PM
6 PMThe Watercolor Experience
Class · Hammer & Stain Lynchburg
- 6:30 PM
6:30 PMIntermediate & Advanced Hand Building
NewClass · Academy Center of the Arts
Thursday
September 17 4 eventsFriday
September 18 4 events
Saturday
September 19 2 events
Sunday
September 20 3 events
Monday
September 21 2 events
Tuesday
September 22 6 events- 10 AM
10 AMBasic Alterations & Repairs - Tuesday
Class · Needle Ninja
- 10:30 AMD10:30 AM
Downtown Family Storytime
Class · Lynchburg Public Library - Downtown Branch
- 10:30 AMD10:30 AM
Downtown Family Storytime
NewClass · Lynchburg Public Library - Downtown Branch
- 1 PM
1 PMBeginner Sewing Classes - Tuesday (Using a Sewing Machine)
Class · Needle Ninja
- 4 PM
4 PMSewing Circle - Tuesdays
Class · Needle Ninja
- 5:30 PM
5:30 PMHalloween Applique Upcycle
NewClass · Scrappy Elephant
Wednesday
September 23 7 events- 10 AMB10 AM
Builders Club (Downtown)
NewClass · Lynchburg Public Library - Downtown Branch
- 10 AM
10 AMOpen Studio DIY Session
NewClass · Hammer & Stain Lynchburg
- 12:30 PM12:30 PM
Beginner Sewing Classes - Wednesday (Using a Sewing Machine)
Class · Needle Ninja
- 3 PM3 PM
Sewing Circle - Wednesdays
Class · Needle Ninja
- 5:30 PM5:30 PM
Intermediate Sewing Classes - Wednesday (Using a Sewing Pattern)
Class · Needle Ninja
- 6 PM
6 PMSea Glass Crafts Workshop
NewClass · Hammer & Stain Lynchburg
- 6:30 PM6:30 PM
Intermediate & Advanced Hand Building
NewClass · Academy Center of the Arts
Thursday
September 24 6 events- 12 PM12 PM
Popsicles at Percival's
Other · Hill City Popcycle
- 12 PM
12 PMIntermediate Sewing Classes - Thursday (Using a Sewing Pattern)
Class · Needle Ninja
- 4 PM
4 PMKids Sewing Classes - Thursday
Class · Needle Ninja
- 5:30 PM5:30 PM
Intro to Photography & Storytelling
NewClass · Academy Center of the Arts
- 6 PM
6 PMWyndrider & Pond Digger with The Cult of Smoke
Live Music · Super Rad Arcade Bar
- 7:30 PM
7:30 PMThe Addams Family Musical
Live Theater · Wolfbane Productions
Friday
September 25 9 events- 10 AM
10 AMOpen Studio DIY Session
NewClass · Hammer & Stain Lynchburg
- 10:30 AM10:30 AM
Little Picasso Art Club
NewClass · Scrappy Elephant
- 12 PM
12 PMIntermediate Sewing Classes - Friday (Using a Serger/Overlock Machine)
Class · Needle Ninja
- 2 PM
2 PMSewing Circle - Fridays
Class · Needle Ninja
- 4 PM
4 PMBeginner Sewing Classes - Friday (Using a Sewing Machine)
Class · Needle Ninja
- 6 PM
6 PMSober Socials Craft Night
Class · Scrappy Elephant
- 6 PM
6 PMBroom Bar
NewClass · Hammer & Stain Lynchburg
- 7 PM
7 PMDolly Karaoke
NewLive Theater · The Water Dog
- 7:30 PM
7:30 PMThe Addams Family Musical
Live Theater · Wolfbane Productions
Saturday
September 26 4 events- 1:30 PM
1:30 PMBeginner Sewing Classes - Saturday (Using a Sewing Machine)
Class · Needle Ninja
- 2 PM
2 PMFabric Mosaics: Create Your Own Kinusaiga Art
Class · Scrappy Elephant
- 7:30 PM
7:30 PMThe Addams Family Musical
Live Theater · Wolfbane Productions
- 7:30 PM
7:30 PMMozart + Mahler
Live Music · Lynchburg Symphony Orchestra
Sunday
September 27 4 events
Monday
September 28 1 eventTuesday
September 29 5 events- 10 AM10 AM
Basic Alterations & Repairs - Tuesday
Class · Needle Ninja
- 10:30 AMD10:30 AM
Downtown Family Storytime
Class · Lynchburg Public Library - Downtown Branch
- 10:30 AMD10:30 AM
Downtown Family Storytime
NewClass · Lynchburg Public Library - Downtown Branch
- 1 PM1 PM
Beginner Sewing Classes - Tuesday (Using a Sewing Machine)
Class · Needle Ninja
- 4 PM4 PM
Sewing Circle - Tuesdays
Class · Needle Ninja
Wednesday
September 30 5 events- 10 AMB10 AM
Builders Club (Downtown)
NewClass · Lynchburg Public Library - Downtown Branch
- 12:30 PM12:30 PM
Beginner Sewing Classes - Wednesday (Using a Sewing Machine)
Class · Needle Ninja
- 3 PM3 PM
Sewing Circle - Wednesdays
Class · Needle Ninja
- 5:30 PM5:30 PM
Intermediate Sewing Classes - Wednesday (Using a Sewing Pattern)
Class · Needle Ninja
- 6:30 PM6:30 PM
Intermediate & Advanced Hand Building
NewClass · Academy Center of the Arts
Thursday
October 1 4 events- 12 PM12 PM
Intermediate Sewing Classes - Thursday (Using a Sewing Pattern)
Class · Needle Ninja
- 4 PM4 PM
Kids Sewing Classes - Thursday
Class · Needle Ninja
- 5:30 PM5:30 PM
Intro to Photography & Storytelling
NewClass · Academy Center of the Arts
- 6:25 PM
6:25 PM19th Annual Candlelight Tours
NewCommunity · Old City Cemetery
Friday
October 2 7 events- All day
All dayAyo Dylan at Super Rad Arcade Bar
Live Music · Super Rad Arcade Bar
- 12 PM12 PM
Intermediate Sewing Classes - Friday (Using a Serger/Overlock Machine)
Class · Needle Ninja
- 2 PM2 PM
Sewing Circle - Fridays
Class · Needle Ninja
- 4 PM4 PM
Beginner Sewing Classes - Friday (Using a Sewing Machine)
Class · Needle Ninja
- 5 PM
5 PMFirst Friday: October 2nd
Community · Riverviews Artspace
- 6:25 PM
6:25 PM19th Annual Candlelight Tours
NewCommunity · Old City Cemetery
- 7:30 PM
7:30 PMThe Addams Family Musical
Live Theater · Wolfbane Productions
Saturday
October 3 6 events- All day
All day¡Somos Cultura—We Are the Culture! Hispanic Heritage Celebration
Festival · Academy Center of the Arts
- 9:30 AM
9:30 AMBookbinding a Junk Journal
NewClass · Scrappy Elephant
- 1:30 PM1:30 PM
Beginner Sewing Classes - Saturday (Using a Sewing Machine)
Class · Needle Ninja
- 6 PM
6 PMXasthur / Temple of the Fuzz Witch at Super Rad Arcade Bar
Live Music · Super Rad Arcade Bar
- 6:25 PM
6:25 PM19th Annual Candlelight Tours
NewCommunity · Old City Cemetery
- 7:30 PM
7:30 PMThe Addams Family Musical
Live Theater · Wolfbane Productions
Sunday
October 4 1 event
Monday
October 5 1 eventTuesday
October 6 6 events- 10 AM
10 AMIntermediate Sewing Classes - Tuesday (Using a Serger/Overlock Machine)
Class · Needle Ninja
- 10:30 AMD10:30 AM
Downtown Family Storytime
Class · Lynchburg Public Library - Downtown Branch
- 10:30 AMD10:30 AM
Downtown Family Storytime
NewClass · Lynchburg Public Library - Downtown Branch
- 1 PM1 PM
Beginner Sewing Classes - Tuesday (Using a Sewing Machine)
Class · Needle Ninja
- 4 PM4 PM
Sewing Circle - Tuesdays
Class · Needle Ninja
- 4 PM
4 PMThe Great Artist Workshops: Frida Kahlo
Class · Riverviews Artspace
Wednesday
October 7 7 events- 10 AMB10 AM
Builders Club (Downtown)
NewClass · Lynchburg Public Library - Downtown Branch
- 12:30 PM12:30 PM
Beginner Sewing Classes - Wednesday (Using a Sewing Machine)
Class · Needle Ninja
- 12:30 PM
12:30 PMIntermediate Sewing Classes - Wednesday (Using a Serger/Overlock Machine)
Class · Needle Ninja
- 3 PM3 PM
Sewing Circle - Wednesdays
Class · Needle Ninja
- 5:30 PM
5:30 PMUsing a Sewing Machine
NewClass · Needle Ninja
- 6 PM
6 PMAfter Dark: Wine Tasting (Addams Family)
NewOther · Wolfbane Productions
- 6:30 PM6:30 PM
Intermediate & Advanced Hand Building
NewClass · Academy Center of the Arts
Thursday
October 8 5 events- All day
All dayAn Evening With Amy Grant & Mac McAnally
Live Music · Academy Center of the Arts
- 12 PM12 PM
Intermediate Sewing Classes - Thursday (Using a Sewing Pattern)
Class · Needle Ninja
- 4 PM
4 PMBasic Alterations & Repairs
NewClass · Needle Ninja
- 5:30 PM5:30 PM
Intro to Photography & Storytelling
NewClass · Academy Center of the Arts
- 6:25 PM
6:25 PM19th Annual Candlelight Tours
NewCommunity · Old City Cemetery
Friday
October 9 6 events- 11 AM
11 AMBasic Alterations & Repairs
NewClass · Needle Ninja
- 2 PM2 PM
Sewing Circle - Fridays
Class · Needle Ninja
- 4 PM4 PM
Beginner Sewing Classes - Friday (Using a Sewing Machine)
Class · Needle Ninja
- 6:25 PM
6:25 PM19th Annual Candlelight Tours
NewCommunity · Old City Cemetery
- 7 PM
7 PMChase Matthew with Austin Snell & Austin Williams
Live Music · Lynchburg Amphitheater
- 7:30 PM
7:30 PMThe Addams Family Musical
Live Theater · Wolfbane Productions
Saturday
October 10 5 events- All day
All daySpidey the Mentalist
Live Theater · Academy Center of the Arts
- 9 AM
9 AMAcademy Clay Festival
Festival · Academy Center of the Arts
- 1:30 PM1:30 PM
Beginner Sewing Classes - Saturday (Using a Sewing Machine)
Class · Needle Ninja
- 6:25 PM
6:25 PM19th Annual Candlelight Tours
NewCommunity · Old City Cemetery
- 7:30 PM
7:30 PMThe Addams Family Musical
Live Theater · Wolfbane Productions
Sunday
October 11 2 events
Monday
October 12 1 eventTuesday
October 13 5 events- 10 AM10 AM
Intermediate Sewing Classes - Tuesday (Using a Serger/Overlock Machine)
Class · Needle Ninja
- 10:30 AMD10:30 AM
Downtown Family Storytime
Class · Lynchburg Public Library - Downtown Branch
- 10:30 AMD10:30 AM
Downtown Family Storytime
NewClass · Lynchburg Public Library - Downtown Branch
- 4 PM
4 PMStudent Workshop Series: The Great Artists - Session 2: Salvador Dalí
Class · Riverviews Artspace
- 4 PM
4 PMBasic Alterations & Repairs
NewClass · Needle Ninja
Wednesday
October 14 6 events- 10 AMB10 AM
Builders Club (Downtown)
NewClass · Lynchburg Public Library - Downtown Branch
- 12:30 PM12:30 PM
Intermediate Sewing Classes - Wednesday (Using a Serger/Overlock Machine)
Class · Needle Ninja
- 3 PM3 PM
Sewing Circle - Wednesdays
Class · Needle Ninja
- 5:30 PM5:30 PM
Using a Sewing Machine
NewClass · Needle Ninja
- 6:30 PM6:30 PM
Intermediate & Advanced Hand Building
NewClass · Academy Center of the Arts
- 7 PM
7 PMGolden Girls Live Tribute
Live Music · Academy Center of the Arts
Thursday
October 15 6 events- 12 PM12 PM
Intermediate Sewing Classes - Thursday (Using a Sewing Pattern)
Class · Needle Ninja
- 4 PM4 PM
Basic Alterations & Repairs
NewClass · Needle Ninja
- 5:30 PM5:30 PM
Intro to Photography & Storytelling
NewClass · Academy Center of the Arts
- 6:25 PM
6:25 PM19th Annual Candlelight Tours
NewCommunity · Old City Cemetery
- 7:30 PM
7:30 PMThe Addams Family Musical
Live Theater · Wolfbane Productions
- 7:30 PM
7:30 PMThe SteelDrivers
Live Music · Academy Center of the Arts
Friday
October 16 7 events- All day
All dayNashville Recording Artist Glen Shelton: Before You Tour
Live Music · Academy Center of the Arts
- 11 AM11 AM
Basic Alterations & Repairs
NewClass · Needle Ninja
- 2 PM2 PM
Sewing Circle - Fridays
Class · Needle Ninja
- 4 PM4 PM
Beginner Sewing Classes - Friday (Using a Sewing Machine)
Class · Needle Ninja
- 6:25 PM
6:25 PM19th Annual Candlelight Tours
NewCommunity · Old City Cemetery
- 7:30 PM
7:30 PMThe Addams Family Musical
Live Theater · Wolfbane Productions
- 7:30 PM
7:30 PMScott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox – The Future Is Vintage World Tour
Live Music · Academy Center of the Arts
Saturday
October 17 6 events- All day
All dayCeltic Pub Night with Kinnfolk
Live Music · Academy Center of the Arts
- 10 AM
10 AMUsing a Sewing Machine
NewClass · Needle Ninja
- 1:30 PM1:30 PM
Beginner Sewing Classes - Saturday (Using a Sewing Machine)
Class · Needle Ninja
- 3 PM
3 PMHill City Soul
Live Music · Lynchburg Amphitheater
- 6:25 PM
6:25 PM19th Annual Candlelight Tours
NewCommunity · Old City Cemetery
- 7:30 PM
7:30 PMThe Addams Family Musical
Live Theater · Wolfbane Productions
Sunday
October 18 1 event
Monday
October 19 1 eventTuesday
October 20 5 events- 10:30 AMD10:30 AM
Downtown Family Storytime
Class · Lynchburg Public Library - Downtown Branch
- 10:30 AMD10:30 AM
Downtown Family Storytime
NewClass · Lynchburg Public Library - Downtown Branch
- 4 PM4 PM
Basic Alterations & Repairs
NewClass · Needle Ninja
- 4 PM
4 PMStudent Workshop Series: The Great Artists - Session 3
NewClass · Riverviews Artspace
- 7 PM
7 PMCat Bite with The Doomstompers and Mega Infinity
Live Music · Super Rad Arcade Bar
Wednesday
October 21 5 events- 10 AMB10 AM
Builders Club (Downtown)
NewClass · Lynchburg Public Library - Downtown Branch
- 12:30 PM
12:30 PMBasic Alterations & Repairs
NewClass · Needle Ninja
- 5:30 PM5:30 PM
Using a Sewing Machine
NewClass · Needle Ninja
- 6 PM
6 PMProcreate Crash Course
NewClass · Academy Center of the Arts
- 6:30 PM6:30 PM
Intermediate & Advanced Hand Building
NewClass · Academy Center of the Arts
Thursday
October 22 3 events
Friday
October 23 4 events
Saturday
October 24 3 events
Sunday
October 25 1 event
Monday
October 26 1 eventTuesday
October 27 2 eventsWednesday
October 28 3 eventsThursday
October 29 1 eventFriday
October 30 1 event
Saturday
October 31 4 events
Sunday
November 1 1 event
Tuesday
November 3 2 eventsWednesday
November 4 2 eventsFriday
November 6 1 eventTuesday
November 10 2 eventsWednesday
November 11 2 eventsThursday
November 12 1 event
Friday
November 13 5 events- All day
All dayThe Brood
Live Music · Super Rad Arcade Bar
- All day
All dayAnarchy In The Arcade Festival - Friday (Revolt)
Live Music · Super Rad Arcade Bar
- All day
All dayBeex at Anarchy In The Arcade
Live Music · Super Rad Arcade Bar
- 6 PM
6 PMAnarchy in the Arcade Level II - Friday
Festival · Super Rad Arcade Bar
- 7:30 PM
7:30 PMThree Dog Night
Live Music · Academy Center of the Arts
Saturday
November 14 4 events- All day
All dayAnarchy In The Arcade Festival - Saturday (Find Out)
Live Music · Super Rad Arcade Bar
- All day
All dayAnarchy In The Arcade Festival - November 14
Live Music · Super Rad Arcade Bar
- All day
All dayPrisoner at Anarchy In The Arcade
Live Music · Super Rad Arcade Bar
- 8 PM
8 PMAnarchy In The Arcade Festival – Triangle Fire Headline
Live Music · Super Rad Arcade Bar
Wednesday
November 18 1 eventSaturday
November 28 1 event
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December 2 1 event
Thursday
December 3 2 events
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December 4 1 event
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December 5 3 events
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December 6 1 event
Thursday
December 10 2 events
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December 11 1 event
Saturday
December 12 3 events
Sunday
December 13 2 events
Monday
December 14 1 event
Wednesday
December 16 1 event
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December 17 1 event
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December 18 2 events
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