Fourth Annual Fall Mars Market!

Kick off the Harvest Season with us at our Fourth Annual Fall Mars Market featuring local art, handmade jewelry, unique pottery, vintage clothing, and so much more from an incredible lineup of local vendors! Live music at noon with Blues on the Rocks to keep the vibes rolling plus delicious Caribbean flavors from Island Wheels Food Truck all day in the lot! Whether you’re shopping for one-of-a-kind finds or just soaking up the community spirit, there’s something for everyone at the Mars Market!

The Mosby Foundation 5K

The Mosby Foundation will be hosting a 5k in Gypsy Hill Park November 15 to raise funds for dogs in need of critical medical care.

CoArt Gallery presents September Featured Artist JeJe Moore

Jeje states, “This body of work is rooted in the quiet practice of noticing – of paying attention to the small, natural things that often go unseen: a fallen feather, a weathered branch, a pile of stones, the shifting layers of earth and sky. Each piece is like a meditation for me: a way to gather together what I’ve found or held in memory. My process is intuitive and layered, combining mark making, scraping, collaging and glazing to build a surface that feels alive and ever-changing. There’s a balance between planned use of materials and unintended outcomes. “I hope my work invites you to honor what’s weathered and imperfect, and to find meaning in the quiet beauty of things that might otherwise be overlooked.” Opening Reception is Saturday, September 6 from 4-6 p.m.

Latte and Art Throwdown

Saturday, August 30th at 8am join Cat Nap Coffee Roasting for Latte and Art Throwdown. Join Cat Nap Coffee Roasting for their first latte + art throwdown in their cafe space. Yes, latte and art. Not latte art. They don’t do latte art. But they do lattes and art real well. They’re teaming up with Art Hive Collective to help celebrate the 58th annual Art in the Park happening right down the block. All weekend long you can grab any Cat Nap latte plus an art pack from Art Hive for $10 and be entered to win a prize pack from both stores. You’re welcome to sit in the cafe or out on the patio or over at art Hive and sip and create. Or you can take your drink and crafts to the park and be inspired by the art all around you. Or craft from the comfort of your own home! More information can be found on the Cat Nap Coffee Roasting Facebook Page

Romeo and Juliet

Thursday, August 28th through November 15 the American Shakespeare Center presents Romeo and Juliet. “Did my heart love till now? Forswear it, sight! For I ne’er saw true beauty till this night” Romeo and Juliet is Shakespeare’s most iconic story of young love—reckless, tender, and all-consuming. Set in the early 2000s, it’s a rush of poetry and passion, filled with stolen moments, whispered vows, and the raw belief that love can change everything. Every glance, every heartbeat, every choice is right there, close enough to feel. Whether you’re seeing it for the first time or all over again, Romeo and Juliet endures—because hope never goes out of style, no matter the decade.

Trade Days at the Frontier Culture Museum

August 23 from 9-5 it’s Trade Days at the Frontier Culture Museum Have you ever spent an entire afternoon with their blacksmith or tinsmith as they make objects for use on their historic sites? Have you ever wondered how buckets and barrels are made? Come visit their first Trades Day! With many historic tradesmen and craftsmen demonstrating a range of trades carefully preserved and passed on, you’re sure to find something interesting. You might even find something to take home!

Degenerate: The DeJarnette Story

A Puppet Theatre event, based on research into one of Staunton’s most challenging legacies, America’s Eugenics movement. September 11-13 and 18-20 at 7pm Staunton Augusta Art Center, 20 S New Street Tickets $15 available at offcenterstaunton.com

(end of) Summerfest

Saturday, August 23 Staunton Downtown Development and Queen City Music are hosting End of Summerfest Let’s finish out this Summer with a street Festival! Downtown Staunton will have live music all day! In addition to live music, there will be a Yard Game Tournament with prizes for winning teams, a Creation Station and many other events to round out this day of fun and music. More information can be found on the SDDA Facebook page.

The Staunton Augusta Art Center Presents “Duet”

The Staunton Augusta Art Center will present Duet, a unique and deeply personal exhibition featuring the work of artists David Garratt and Barbara Bernstein—marking the first time the two have ever exhibited together. The show opens with a public reception on Friday, August 15 from 5 to 7 PM. While Garratt and Bernstein have shared a life devoted to Art for decades, Duet is their first collaborative exhibition. The show reflects their individual voices while offering a glimpse into the creative exchange between two long-established artists who, until now, have never shown their work side by side. The exhibition includes paintings, sculpture, and furniture by Garratt, alongside collage, drawing, and a site-specific installation by Bernstein. Each artist brings a distinct sensibility and body of work to the gallery, yet the show reveals a natural harmony between them.

Back to School Bash

Saturday, August 16 from 6-9 Ciders from Mars is hosting a Back to School Bash Join them for a fun-filled evening celebrating the return to school with good vibes, great art, and even better company! This event is FREE and all are welcome! Whether you’re a student, teacher, parent, or just love a good time – you’re invited to come help them send summer off in style! Plus 10% off for all educators!!