Weekender Calendar Nov. 2

Years of Tumult: A Sesquicentennial Speakers' Series on Reconstruction, Fredericksburg Branch library, 1201 Caroline St. "Hallowed Places: Remembering and Forgetting and a Nation Moving Forward." John Hennessy looks at how the nation viewed, treated and understood the hallowed grounds of Virginia and how those uses have evolved over time. 7 p.m. Free. 540/372-1160.

Film: "Safety Last!" Library of Congress Packard Theater, 19053 Mt. Pony Road, Culpeper. A country boy seeks fame and fortune in the big city and ends up as an unwitting human fly forced to scale a tall building. (Hal Roach–Pathe, 1923) 7:30 p.m. Live musical accompaniment by Andrew Simpson. Free. 202/707-9994.

Bingo, Fredericksburg Elks Lodge, 11309 Tidewater Trail. Doors open at 4:30 p.m., games start at 6:30 p.m. 540/371-5240.

Bingo, American Legion Post 320, 8456 Brock Road, Spotsylvania. Doors open at 5 p.m., games start at 6:30 p.m. 540/548-8069.

Bingo, St. Michael High School, 6301 Campus Drive, Fredericksburg. Doors open at 5 p.m., games start at 6:30 p.m. Concessions, family-friendly and smoke-free. facebook.com/saintmichaelbingo.

"On Golden Pond," Riverside Center for the Performing Arts, 95 Riverside Parkway, Falmouth. 7:30 p.m. with dinner at 5:30 p.m. Through Nov. 19. $45–$69. 540/370-4300; riversidedt.com.

"Little Shop of Horrors," UMW Klein Theatre, College Avenue and Thornton Street. 7:30 p.m. $10-$25. Through Nov. 19. fredtix.com.

"Disney's The Little Mermaid," North Stafford High School, 839 Garrisonville Road. 7 p.m. $15-$17. cytfred.org.

Jingle Bell Cocktail Party, Fredericksburg Expo Center, 2371 Carl D. Silver Parkway. Ladies night event featuring boutique shopping, cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, a swag bag, silent auction, raffles and live music by Acoustic Onion. 6:30-10 p.m. $45. Hosted by the Fredericksburg Area Service League. Proceeds will be donated to children's charities of the Fredericksburg and surrounding areas. Purchase tickets online or at Eventbrite. faserviceleague.com/merry-market.

Ladies Night Out, Stafford Volunteer Fire Department Company 2, 2080 Jefferson Davis Highway in the Robertson Building located behind CrossFit. Light hors d'oeuvres, dessert, wine and Independent Consultant Shops. 6-9 p.m. Pre-registration is $10 and includes two wine tickets. Day-of registration is $12 and includes one wine ticket. Additional tickets may be purchased the day of the event. 50/50 raffle and door prize tickets available for purchase the night of the event. Register at Squareup.com/market/Stafford-volunteer-firemans-association.

Fredericksburg Art & Wine Show, Fredericksburg Country Club. Wine, heavy hors d'oeuvres, silent auction and a raffle for door prizes. Local artists and crafters will have work on display and for purchase. 6-9 p.m. $45 each or 2 for $80. Proceeds benefit Spotsylvania Lions sight and hearing programs. 540/903-9873; tgorsuch@gmail.com.

Film: "HUD," Library of Congress Packard Theater, 19053 Mt. Pony Road, Culpeper. The surly and unscrupulous son of a Texas rancher locks horns with his father over business and family matters. (Paramount, 1963) 7:30 p.m. Free. 202/707-9994.

Liberty Laughs: Valarie Storm, 5801 Southpoint Centre Blvd., Fredericksburg. Featuring Johnny Lee Dam. Ages 18 and older. Doors open 7 p.m., show starts 8 p.m. $13. libertycenterva.com.

Cruise-in, McDonald's, Jefferson Davis Highway and Mine Road. 5-9 p.m. Free. Open to all vehicles. Music, pig trophies and door prizes. Proceeds from 50/50 raffle benefit needy families at Christmas. Sponsored by the Fredericksburg Classic & Muscle Car Club.

Bingo, American Legion Post 290, 1141 Mountain View Road, Stafford. Doors open at 4:30 p.m., games start at 6:45 p.m. $15. 540/659-4461.

Bingo, Falmouth Volunteer Fire Department, 250 Butler Road. Sponsored by the Greater Falls Run Lions in Stafford. 6:45 p.m., doors open at 5 p.m.

Bingo Family Night, Ni River Middle School, 11632 Catharpin Road, Spotsylvania. 6-8 p.m. $10. Daubers $1 each. Concessions will be available. Nrms.vp.pta@gmail.com.

"On Golden Pond," Riverside Center for the Performing Arts, 95 Riverside Parkway, Falmouth. Matinee added at 1:30 p.m. with dinner at 11:30 a.m. See Nov. 2 listing.

"Little Shop of Horrors," UMW Klein Theatre, College Avenue and Thornton Street. 7:30 p.m. $10-$25. Special event: Friday Night Out, arrive at the Hyatt Place, Fredericksburg, at 5:30 p.m. for hors d'oeuvres and drinks. Afterward, head over to the theater for the performance. $40. Purchase tickets in advance. 540/654-1111; fredtix.com.

"Disney's The Little Mermaid," North Stafford High School, 839 Garrisonville Road. See Nov. 2 listing.

"Greater Tuna," Theatre at Vint Hill, 4225 Aiken Drive, Warrenton. 7:30 p.m. $15-$17. fctstage.org.

Montpelier Hunt Races, 11407 Constitution Highway, Montpelier Station. Seven horse races, Jack Russell terrier races, stick horse races for the kids, shopping and more. First race post time is 12:30 p.m., last race usually begins at 4:30 p.m. No pets allowed. $20 general admission, $30 general parking. Purchase tickets in advance. See a list of ticket vendors online at montpelierraces.com. 540/672-0014.

Touch a Truck, Riverbend High School, 12301 Spotswood Furnace Road. More than 50 trucks to explore, games, scavenger hunt and more. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Children ages 2-12 are $10. Cash and checks only. Adults are free. Concessions will be available for purchase. Door prizes for the first 100 paid children. Proceeds benefit the Riverbend High School girls soccer team.

Film: "Abbott and Costello Meet the Keystone Kops," Library of Congress Packard Theater, 19053 Mt. Pony Road, Culpeper. Abbott and Costello save the day with the help of the Keystone Kops. (Universal, 1955) 7:30 p.m. Free. 202/707-9994.

Swing Dance, DanceFXBG, 1145 Jefferson Davis Highway, Fredericksburg. Beginner jitterbug lesson 7:30 p.m. Dancing 8-11 p.m. All ages welcome, no partner needed. Light refreshments. $9 per person. Benefits the American Swing Music and Dance Association. 540/847-4581; dancefxbg.com.

Book signing: Blaine Pardoe and Victoria Hester, Culpeper County Library, 271 Southgate Shopping Center, Culpeper. Father-daughter true crime authors discuss and sign their book, "A Special Kind Of Evil: The Colonial Parkway Serial Killings." Books will be available for sale. 3 p.m. 540/825-8691; cclva.org

Book signing: Donna Lee Davis, Fredericksburg Branch Library Room 1, 1201 Caroline St. Book signing, reading and Q&A by the author of "Matter of Discretion." 1-3 p.m.

Meet Daryle Lamonica, Oakland Raiders, R&R Antiques, 1001 Caroline St. Bring an item to be signed. Footballs, mini helmets, photos and jerseys will be available for purchase. 1-2 p.m. Autograph tickets are $29 each. Cash only. 540/419-3404; LeaderInSports.com.

Liberty Laughs: Valarie Storm, 5801 Southpoint Centre Blvd. See Nov. 3 listing.

Comedy Night: Timmy Hall, The Venue, 454 Cambridge St. Featuring Tank, with host Antoine Scott. Doors open 7:30 p.m. Show starts at 9 p.m. $15 in advance, $20 at the door. 540/374-5672; thevenueva.com.

Merry Market, Fredericksburg Expo Center, 2371 Carl D. Silver Parkway. Boutique shopping hosted by Fredericksburg Area Service League. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. $4-$5; children under 12 free. Proceeds will be donated to children's charities of the Fredericksburg and surrounding areas. Purchase tickets online or at Eventbrite. faserviceleague.com/merry-market.

Getting Bombed in the 'Burg Historic Pub Tour. Explore sites and bars in downtown Fredericksburg linked to the Civil War, the Cold War and World War II. Advance registration required. 4-7 p.m. $15 for Historic Fredericksburg Foundation members, $20 for nonmembers. 540/371-4504; hffi.org.

Fredericksburg Area Wine Festival, The Village Towne Centre, Spotsylvania. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. $10-$25. Must have ID. Children 5 and under are free. fredericksburgwine.com.

Caledon State Park Art & Wine Festival, 11617 Caledon Road, King George. Regional art, live music, wine and food. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $15 taster tickets. ID required. $5 parking fee. No outside food or coolers. Family friendly. Rain or shine. virginiastateparks.gov.

Paranormal Investigation, Hanover Tavern, 13181 Hanover Courthouse Road, Hanover. Led by Transcend Paranormal. All experience levels welcome. 10 p.m.-1 a.m. $50. 804/537-5050; hanovertavern.org.

"John Frazer Night," Rising Sun Tavern Museum, 1304 Caroline St. A "spirited" candlelight tour highlighting the life of John Frazer and his alleged afterlife pranks. 6-8:30 p.m. $10, $8 for WHM members. Limited tickets. Reserve a tour at RST@WashingtonHeritageMuseums.org; or 540/371-1494.

Fit History Hike: "Virginia Central Trail and Idlewild." Meet at Alum Spring Park, 1 Greenbrier Drive, Fredericksburg. John Hennessy and Becca Jameson explore one of the region's newest trails. 2.3-mile and 4.7-mile options. 10 a.m. Free. Wear sturdy shoes, bring plenty of water and pack a snack. Bug spray and long pants are also suggested. Call 540/693-3200 or visit nps.gov/frsp/planyourvisit/hiking.htm. Note: High water in Hazel Run could force cancellation of this hike.

Artists of Rappahannock Studio and Gallery Tour. Fine art and a beautiful self-guided drive through some of the most beautiful scenery on the East Coast. Tour begins in Washington, Va. $10 admits participants to all of the sites for both days. raac.org/raacwp/2017-art-tour.

Railroad Museum and Rail Excursion, 11700 Main St., Fredericksburg. Museum is open 9 a.m. to noon. Train rides conducted when weather and commercial rail operations permit. Free; donations accepted to support operations. 301/653-7983.

Wallers Annual Apple Butter Fall Festival, Wallers Baptist Church, 4001 Partlow Road, Partlow. Free lunch and free activities for kids and adults. Yard sale, crafts for sale, raffle tickets and apple butter for sale. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. wallersbaptist.com.

Craft and vendor show, Fredericksburg Fairgrounds, 2400 Airport Ave. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Rain or shine. Food and beverages available for purchase. Free admission and parking. Proceeds benefit upkeep of fairgrounds. 540/845-6491; fredericksburgfair.org.

Battlefield Ladies Auxiliary, St. Patrick Catholic Church, 9149 Elys Ford Road. Handmade crafts, baked goods, religious items, previously owned treasures and raffle prizes. 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Coffee, doughnuts and lunch available for purchase on Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Proceeds benefit local charities.

Fredericksburg United Methodist Church, 308 Hanover St. Christmas decorations, handmade items, $10 and below table, silent auction, baked goods, baby gifts, wreaths. 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Lunch available 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Proceeds benefit church needs and local priorities.

Peace Lutheran Church, 5590 Kings Highway, King George. Annual Cookie Walk–choose from dozens of varieties of homemade cookies to place in your prepriced container, and also check out the regular bake sale and crafts. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Proceeds benefit the missions and ministries of the church.

Gingerbread House Construction Workshop, George Washington's Ferry Farm, 268 Kings Highway, Fredericksburg. Build and decorate a small gingerbread house step-by-step. All materials provided. Ages 7 through adult; children under 14 must be accompanied by a participating adult. 10:30 a.m.-noon and 1-2:30 p.m. $10 per person. Reservation and advance payment required. 540/370-0732 ext. 24; hayes@gwffoundation.org.

Scrapbooking Party, Sumerduck Ruritan Club, 5335 Sumerduck Road. 9 a.m.-7 p.m. $50. Breakfast, lunch and dinner will be served. Snacks and water available. Door prizes all day. 540/445-1714.

Pep Boys Cruise-in, 2384 Plank Road, Fredericksburg. Open to all vehicles. Music and door prizes. Proceeds from 50/50 raffle benefits needy families at Christmas. 5-9 p.m. Free. Sponsored by the Fredericksburg Classic and Muscle Car Club. fcmcc.shutterfly.com.

Central Virginia Charity Chili Cook-off, Earlyhouse, 3998 Yanceyville Road, Louisa. Chili, live music from Campbell Road Band, corn hole tournament, silent auction and Kidz Jam. UVA Medical will offer health screenings at no charge. Noon-5 p.m. $10 for adults, $5 for children ages 3-12. The Charity Chili Cook-off benefits the National Kidney Foundation and the Good Doctors Foundation. 540/967-1832; earlyhouse.com.

Pork BBQ dinner, Doswell Ruritan Club, 16433 N. Washington Highway. 5-7 p.m. $9 adults, $4 ages 4-10. Take outs available.

All-you-can-eat salt herring breakfast, Madison Ruritan Club, 18206 Timothy Lane, Ladysmith. 6-8:30 a.m. $8. 804/448-4233.

Harvest Supper, Colonial Beach Community Center, 717 Marshall Ave. Silent auction, 50/50 drawing, door prizes, music and homemade chili, soup, and all the fixings. Set ups provided, BYOB. 5-9 p.m. $20 in advance, $25 at the door. NARFE Chapter 595 of King George and Colonial Beach annual Alzheimer's benefit function. 804/224-7876.

Bingo, St. Michael High School. Doors open at 4:30 p.m., bingo starts at 6:30 p.m. See Nov. 2 listing.

Bingo, 1114 Potomac Ave., Suite 103, Stafford. Sponsored by Stafford Lions. Doors open at 11 a.m., games begin at 12:30 p.m. 540/361-7019.

Jazz4Justice, University of Mary Washington, Dodd Auditorium. Featuring the UMW Jazz Ensemble. Bring your own instruments. Anyone, any age, can join the musicians onstage in a rousing improvisational postscript to the evening. Presented by the Fredericksburg Area Bar Association and the University of Mary Washington. 7:30 p.m. $10; students and seniors, $5. Proceeds benefit UMW Jazz Ensemble and Legal Aid Works. Tickets at LegalAidWorks.org/Jazz4Justice or at the door.

Andrew McEvoy, Aquia Church, 2938 Jefferson Davis Highway, Stafford. Live performance and album release by Brooke Pointe High School graduate. 7 p.m. Free admission; suggested donation $15. Albums $10. Proceeds benefit the church. andrewmcevoyguitar.com.

"Freedom's First Family: What Price Liberty?" George Washington's Ferry Farm and Historic Kenmore. Performance begins at George Washington's Ferry Farm and concludes at Historic Kenmore. 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. $20 adults, $10 ages 4-17, free ages 3 and under. Limited seating available. For more information and to register, call 540/370-0732 ext. 24 or email hayes@gwffoundation.org.

"On Golden Pond," Riverside Center for the Performing Arts, 95 Riverside Parkway, Falmouth. See Nov. 2 listing.

"Little Shop of Horrors," UMW Klein Theatre, College Ave. and Thornton St. See Nov. 2 listing.

"Disney's The Little Mermaid," North Stafford High School, 839 Garrisonville Road. 2 and 7 p.m. See Nov. 2 listing.

"Barefoot in the Park," The Players Theater, 16217 Richmond Road, Callao. Opening night festivities at 6:30 p.m., curtain at 7:30 p.m. $15-$30. westmorelandplayers.org.

"Salt and Pepper," Warrenton Middle School, 244 Waterloo St., Warrenton. 7 p.m. $10 in advance, $12 at the door. windmorefoundation.org.

"Greater Tuna," Theatre at Vint Hill, 4225 Aiken Drive, Warrenton. See Nov. 3 listing.

Fredericksburg Area Wine Festival, The Village Towne Centre, Spotsylvania. See Nov. 4 listing.

Caledon State Park Art & Wine Festival, 11617 Caledon Road, King George. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. See Nov. 4 listing.

Artists of Rappahannock Studio and Gallery Tour, begins in Washington, Va. See Nov. 4 listing.

Battlefield Ladies Auxiliary, St. Patrick Catholic Church, 9149 Elys Ford Road. 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m. See Nov. 4 listing.

Holiday bazaar and bagel breakfast bar, Beth Sholom Temple, 805 Lyons Blvd. Items include jewelry, clothing, art, crafts, books, skin care, baked goods and gifts. 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Free admission.

Swing dance lessons at DanceFXBG, 1145 Jefferson Davis Highway, Fredericksburg. A seven-week set of swing dance lessons begins. Beginners meet at 6 p.m., intermediates at 7 p.m. No partner or previous dance experience needed. $110 per person. 540/847-4581; danceFXBG.com.

Flying Circus Airshow, 5114 Ritchie Road, Bealeton. Formation flying demonstrations, world-class aerobatics, classic comedy routines, death-defying wing walkers and more. Opens for plane rides at 11 a.m., show begins 2:30 p.m. For costs and schedule, visit flyingcircusairshow.com.

Life and Music of Ella Fitzgerald, Theatre House at Castleton, 663 Castleton View Road, Castleton. John Hasse, Sharón Clark and Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra. 4 p.m. $20-$40. 703/489-8704; castletonfestival.org.

"On Golden Pond," Riverside Center for the Performing Arts, 95 Riverside Parkway, Falmouth. 3 p.m. with dinner at 1 p.m. See Nov. 2 listing.

"Little Shop of Horrors," UMW Klein Theatre, College Ave. and Thornton St. 2 p.m. See Nov. 2 listing.

"Disney's The Little Mermaid," North Stafford High School, 839 Garrisonville Road. 3 p.m. See Nov. 2 listing.

"Barefoot in the Park," The Players Theater, 16217 Richmond Road, Callao. 3 p.m. $10-$25. See Nov. 4 listing.

"Salt and Pepper," Warrenton Middle School, 244 Waterloo St., Warrenton. 2:30 p.m. See Nov. 4 listing.

"Greater Tuna," Theatre at Vint Hill, 4225 Aiken Drive, Warrenton. 2 p.m. See Nov. 3 listing.

The Era of Good Eatings, James Monroe Museum, 908 Charles St. Explore flavor pairing. 7 p.m. $85 includes craft cocktails, wine pairings, plated courses, surprises and gratuity. Price also includes a $10 tax-deductible charitable donation to E.A.T. Foundation. Attendees are invited to arrive at 6:30 p.m. Tickets at eatogether.org.

Band Together to Fight Hunger, Mountain View High School, 2135 Mountain View Road. Stafford County high school marching bands perform. 7 p.m. Gates open 5:30 p.m. Nonperishable foods or cash accepted for entry. Rain date Nov. 13.

Spotsylvania Line Dance Club, Marshall Center, 8800 Courthouse Road, Spotsylvania. Beginner, 9:30-10:30 a.m.; intermediate 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free. 804/448-9811.

Bingo, Fredericksburg Elks Lodge. See Nov. 2 listing.

Country Line Dancing, The Loft at Liberty Center, 5801 Southpoint Centre Blvd., Fredericksburg. Music starts at 7 p.m.; lessons begin at 7:30 p.m. Open dancing until 11 p.m. $10. fburgcountrydance.com.

Bingo, American Legion Post 290, Stafford. See Nov. 3 listing.

"On Golden Pond," Riverside Center for the Performing Arts, 95 Riverside Parkway, Falmouth. 1:30 p.m. with dinner at 11:30 a.m. See Nov. 2 listing.

Film: "The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel," Library of Congress Packard Theater, 19053 Mt. Pony Road, Culpeper. Focuses on the period between his retreat from North Africa and his government-decreed death. (20th Century–Fox, 1951) 7:30 p.m. Free. 202/707-9994.

Bingo, Fredericksburg Elks Lodge. See Nov. 2 listing.

Bingo, American Legion Post 320. See Nov. 2 listing.

Bingo, St. Michael High School. See Nov. 2 listing.

"On Golden Pond," Riverside Center for the Performing Arts, 95 Riverside Parkway, Falmouth. See Nov. 2 listing.

"Little Shop of Horrors," UMW Klein Theatre, College Ave. and Thornton St. See Nov. 2 listing.