Comedy Classes at The Offices

Learn the basics of stand up and joke writing or punch up your sets in these interactive fun workshops. Youâll develop a 5-minute set in this 4-week course and perform in the student graduation showcase. Tune into your unique funny bone to find your authentic comedic vo......More

Learn the basics of stand up and joke writing or punch up your sets in these interactive fun workshops. Youâll develop a 5-minute set in this 4-week course and perform in the student graduation showcase. Tune into your unique funny bone to find your authentic comedic voice. Learn skills and techniques professional comics use to be funnier at social gatherings, storytelling, speaking engagements, writing and more. If you like comedy, want to be funnier, try stand up or punch up your craft then this is the class for you. Limited to 8 students max to ensure more personalized attention. Classes meet on Wednesday Nights 6p-9pm on Sept 24, Oct 1, 8, 15 The graduation showcase featuring you & your classmates is on Friday, October 24 at 7:30pm. Note, this showcase is run as a FWAF Show (formerly X2 Comedy) where youâll get to experience what itâs like to be a professional comedian for a day whether you continue in stand up or not. All Classes & Showcase are at The Tavern @ The Offices, 31 N Federal St, Harrisonburg, VA 22802. Your instructors are Dawn & Chris Womack aka The Funny Womacks from FWAF [f-wahf] = The Funny Womacks & Friends. Chris Womack is a JMU Professor and professional comedian for the last 4 years. Dawn a professional comedian with 7+ years of experience. Sheâs also the host and content creator of Virginia Is For Laughers, a podcast about all things non-hiking in the Shenandoah Valley. This husband-and-wife team perform as solo acts and now also as a duo act. Full Price: $299 though you automatically SAVE $45 when you sign up by September 1st, 2025.  NOTE: The discount shows after you select the number of â4 Classes with Graduation Showcase Bundleâ(s) you are purchasing. You can also choose Pay Pal and have the option for paying in 4 payments. Itâs an option when you check out. Click on the âPayPalâ black button to set up. Questions? Contact Dawn at 540.560.3356 or email her at [email protected].

The Offices at 31 N. Federal, 31 N. Federal St., Harrisonburg, VA, 22801, United States

Harvest Fest at Farmers Market

JMU Sports & Rec Management students are hard at work planning this yearâs Harvest Fest! Mark your calendars â Saturday, November 1 will be a day filled with pumpkin painting, apple games, our annual pie contest, giant bubbles with Bubbles by the âBurg and more! Weâll h......More

JMU Sports & Rec Management students are hard at work planning this yearâs Harvest Fest! Mark your calendars â Saturday, November 1 will be a day filled with pumpkin painting, apple games, our annual pie contest, giant bubbles with Bubbles by the âBurg and more! Weâll have an on-going sewing/mending workshop, so bring your clothing in need of patching or repair. Enjoy not one, but two musical guests â stay tuned for the line-up announcement! And of course shop all your fall favorites with our vendors. Pumpkins are rolling in, mums are bursting into color, apples are ripe for the eating, and cider is flowing. What a wonderful time of year to celebrate the bounty of our farmersâ harvests!

Harrisonburg Farmers Market, 228 S Liberty St, Harrisonburg, VA, 22801, United States

Kitty Time at Aristocat Cafe

Welcome, Summer! Aristocat has celebrated itâs TWO month birthday, found 12 cats their forever homes, got in some fun new t-shirts, and introduced Rosie Leeâs!  These iced drinks are lightly sweetened blends of fruit, herbs, tea and lemonade sure to keep you saying âah......More

Welcome, Summer! Aristocat has celebrated itâs TWO month birthday, found 12 cats their forever homes, got in some fun new t-shirts, and introduced Rosie Leeâs!  These iced drinks are lightly sweetened blends of fruit, herbs, tea and lemonade sure to keep you saying âahhhh!â  We have also released our limited Summer Sips⌠Rose Garden, Raspberry Mint Lemonade, Iced Apricot Chai and Iced Lavender Latte. That feeling?  Itâs your mouth watering. Looking for things to do this summer with your under 7âs?  Kitty Time is a fun way for our youngest cat lovers to meet our furry friends!  Kids under 7 are welcome every Saturday from 10-11am for a 30 minute cat visit, a caffeine free drink, and a small craft. Be sure to book ahead of time!

Aristocat Cafe, 111 N Liberty St, Harrisonburg, VA, 22802, United States

Crafternoon

A few hours of time to craft together, hosted by Jenna! This is a fiber arts focused gathering, however any and all crafts are welcomed and encouraged. Well behaved fur babies always welcome to join and snacks will usually be provided. We hope to gather together and sha......More

A few hours of time to craft together, hosted by Jenna! This is a fiber arts focused gathering, however any and all crafts are welcomed and encouraged. Well behaved fur babies always welcome to join and snacks will usually be provided. We hope to gather together and share our skills, knowledge, and wonderful projects in progress!

Horizon Gifts, 60 W Market St, Harrisonburg, VA, 22802, United States

Falling for Broadway Cabaret Fundraiser

Experience the thrill of a big city cabaret evening â without the drive â in the uniquely intimate space of Court Square Theater.Falling for Broadway: A Night of Cabaret offers a glitzy Big Apple-style performance, accompanied by an array of delectable desserts anddelic......More

Experience the thrill of a big city cabaret evening â without the drive â in the uniquely intimate space of Court Square Theater.Falling for Broadway: A Night of Cabaret offers a glitzy Big Apple-style performance, accompanied by an array of delectable desserts anddelicious drinks. Plus, the fancy fun is all for a good cause: supporting the work of Arts Council of the Valley.Tickets ($125) are now on sale at courtsquaretheater.org/falling-for-broadway for the Saturday, Nov 1 fundraiser, which begins at 7 pm with beverages and sweet bites, followed by the cabaret performance at 8 pm. Dress is âcreative cocktail attire.â Spotlight Sponsors for the event are John and Beverly McGowan, and Ted and Stephanne Byrd Glamour Sponsor is The Myrias Group/Andrew M. Huggins. Garyâs Pianos is in-kind sponsor

Court Square Theater, 41-F Court Square, Harrisonburg, VA, 22801, United States

Ruby's Arcade Trivia Night

Get ready to flex those brain muscles! Join us every Sunday from 4-6 PM for Trivia Night at Rubyâs Arcade! Gather your squad, enjoy some delicious bites, and compete for bragging rights and awesome prizes. Itâs the perfect way to end your weekend on a high note! When: E......More

Get ready to flex those brain muscles! Join us every Sunday from 4-6 PM for Trivia Night at Rubyâs Arcade! Gather your squad, enjoy some delicious bites, and compete for bragging rights and awesome prizes. Itâs the perfect way to end your weekend on a high note! When: Every Sunday, 4-6 PM Where: Rubyâs Arcade

Ruby’s Arcade, 165 S Main St #100b, Harrisonburg, VA, 22801, United States

Haunted Ballroom Swing Event

Step into the shadows of the dance floor at Haunted Ballroom Swing Dance Night! Hosted by Sage Bird, Harrisonburg Swing, and the Queen City Porch Swingers. Enjoy a spooktacular evening of swing dancing, spooky rhythms, and ghostly good times! This event is perfect for ......More

Step into the shadows of the dance floor at Haunted Ballroom Swing Dance Night! Hosted by Sage Bird, Harrisonburg Swing, and the Queen City Porch Swingers. Enjoy a spooktacular evening of swing dancing, spooky rhythms, and ghostly good times! This event is perfect for beginners and seasoned dancers alike. Costumes encouraged for a night of eerie elegance, live music, and thrilling dance moves. Tickets include a snack or drink! Bar is open till 10pm and the Kitchen is open til 8pm!

Sage Bird Ciderworks, 325 N Liberty Street, Harrisonburg, VA, 22802, United States

Industry Night at Urgie's

Calling all restaurant workers! Head to Urgieâs for their Industry Night!

Urgie’s Cheesesteaks, 245 E Water St, Harrisonburg, VA, 22801, United States

$5/$6/$7/$8 Happy Hour

Monday â Thursday from 4-6pm Join us in Montyâs for happy hour drink specials and a delicious appetizer menu, perfect for winding down the workday. $5 Brotherâs Draft Beer$6 Well Liquor$7 Select Wines by the Glass$8 Appetizer Menu

Monty’s Restaurant and Bar, 710 S. Main Street, Harrisonburg, VA, 22801, United States

Swing Dance Lessons

Making friends as an adult is hard⌠but not when youâre dancing! Come and learn swing dance in our weekly lessons with topics rotating every month. No experience? No problem! Our lessons are for everyone. Every Monday at 7 PM at the Harrisonburg Dance Cooperative.   W......More

Making friends as an adult is hard⌠but not when youâre dancing! Come and learn swing dance in our weekly lessons with topics rotating every month. No experience? No problem! Our lessons are for everyone. Every Monday at 7 PM at the Harrisonburg Dance Cooperative.   We operate on a pay-what-you-can schedule. Most people pay between $10 and $20 per lesson. Please come even if you canât pay we will not turn you away!

Harrisonburg Dance Cooperative, 2 North Main Street, harrisonburg, VA, 22801, United States

Caffeinate & Connect

Network with downtown professionals & enjoy $1 coffee every Tuesday from 12:30-1PM at the Harrisonburg Farmers Market. Meet at Crazy Fox Coffeeâs booth to grab a coffee and enjoy fresh air at the Market. While youâre here, shop homegrown local produce, fresh baked goods......More

Network with downtown professionals & enjoy $1 coffee every Tuesday from 12:30-1PM at the Harrisonburg Farmers Market. Meet at Crazy Fox Coffeeâs booth to grab a coffee and enjoy fresh air at the Market. While youâre here, shop homegrown local produce, fresh baked goods, and handmade artisan crafts â perfect for client gifts!Hosted in collaboration with our neighbor, Being Financial.

Turner Pavilion, 217 S Liberty St #204, Harrisonburg, VA, 22801

Tinker Tuesdays/Maker City

Maker City is a makerspace designed especially for youth ages 8+ (Tinker Tuesdays ages 4-7). The 1,250 sq. foot studio workshop offers a place where youth makers and families can design, invent, create and collaborate using real tools â the same materials and processes ......More

Maker City is a makerspace designed especially for youth ages 8+ (Tinker Tuesdays ages 4-7). The 1,250 sq. foot studio workshop offers a place where youth makers and families can design, invent, create and collaborate using real tools â the same materials and processes used by artists, builders, programmers and entrepreneurs.

Explore More Discovery Museum, 150 S Main St, Harrisonburg, VA, 22801, United States

$5/$6/$7/$8 Happy Hour

Monday â Thursday from 4-6pm Join us in Montyâs for happy hour drink specials and a delicious appetizer menu, perfect for winding down the workday. $5 Brotherâs Draft Beer$6 Well Liquor$7 Select Wines by the Glass$8 Appetizer Menu

Monty’s Restaurant and Bar, 710 S. Main Street, Harrisonburg, VA, 22801, United States

Mexi Night

Enjoy all-you-can-eat Mexi night every Tuesday at The Little Grill! Includes house-made hand-pressed tortillas.

The Little Grill, 621 N Main St, Harrisonburg, VA, 22802, United States

Madison Jazz Collective

<<>> JMU jazz professors and their special guests are here to entertain us with a combination of lively and laid-back licks. *Dates:Sept. 30Oct. 7, 21, 28Nov. 4

Pale Fire Brewing Co. – Harrisonburg, 217 S Liberty St Ste 105, Harrisonburg, VA, 22801, United States

Bingo Night at Rubyâs Arcade

Every Tuesday at 7:30 we put out the bingo cards and the balls get turning! Join us if you like fun prizes and free games, and want to enjoy food and drinks! In addition to prizes for winning at Bingo, you also have the chance to win at several side games such as the Pi......More

Every Tuesday at 7:30 we put out the bingo cards and the balls get turning! Join us if you like fun prizes and free games, and want to enjoy food and drinks! In addition to prizes for winning at Bingo, you also have the chance to win at several side games such as the Pins of Destiny, Whats in the Box, and our last game of the evening where you may get a chance to roll a strike for $100 or more! Check the instagram @rubysarcade for updates

Ruby’s Arcade, 165 S Main St #100b, Harrisonburg, VA, 22801, United States

Got Work? How JMU Can Help!

Find out how to secure assistance from JMU through work-based learning opportunities including  (1) micro-internships (20-80 hours of project-oriented work),(2) curricular-connected projects involving JMU faculty and students, or (3)creating a semester- or summer-lon......More

Find out how to secure assistance from JMU through work-based learning opportunities including  (1) micro-internships (20-80 hours of project-oriented work),(2) curricular-connected projects involving JMU faculty and students, or (3)creating a semester- or summer-long internship. Wednesday, October 15th 9am to 11am Or  Wednesday, November 5th 3:30 to 5:30 pm @ Harrisonburg Innovation Hub (25 N. Liberty Street) Stop by anytime during the open hours and meet JMUâs work-based learning staff and let us help.

Harrisonburg Innovation Hub, 25 N Liberty St, Harrisonburg, VA, 22802, United States

$5/$6/$7/$8 Happy Hour

Monday â Thursday from 4-6pm Join us in Montyâs for happy hour drink specials and a delicious appetizer menu, perfect for winding down the workday. $5 Brotherâs Draft Beer$6 Well Liquor$7 Select Wines by the Glass$8 Appetizer Menu

Monty’s Restaurant and Bar, 710 S. Main Street, Harrisonburg, VA, 22801, United States

Wednesday Game Night at Three Notch'd

Come join us for Game Night every Wednesday starting at 6PM! Weâll have table games, classic board games, & more! $5 pours of our flagships!

Three Notch’d Valley Collab House, 241 E Market St, Harrisonburg, VA, 22801, United States

Singo @ Sage Bird

đśSINGO đś at Sage Bird â itâs BINGO but with an exciting musical twist! Unlike BINGO you wonât be listening for any numbers to be called, instead youâll be singing along to your favorite songs and matching their titles to your SINGO card. No trivia. No guessing. Just j......More

đśSINGO đś at Sage Bird â itâs BINGO but with an exciting musical twist! Unlike BINGO you wonât be listening for any numbers to be called, instead youâll be singing along to your favorite songs and matching their titles to your SINGO card. No trivia. No guessing. Just jamming out to all the hits. Whatâs not to love!?  đMultiple winners on each BINGO Board âď¸ SINGO rounds start at 7pm and 8pm đĽ Bar open til 11pm đKitchen servinâ up hot sandwiches, loaded fries, & more! Open 5-9pm! đEVERY WEDNESDAY đ˝ď¸Indoor/Outdoor Seating đŤNo outside drinks of any kind allowed, including water bottles  đłď¸âđ SINGO also falls on Pride Night at Sage Bird, the Last Wednesday of Every Month! On Pride Nights, SINGO will have a THIRD ROUND 9-10pm hosted by The Friendly City Safe Space. A portion of sales from our entire day will also be donated to the Friendly City Safe Space.  Mark your calendars and join us the last Wednesday of every month for a fun night of singing, friends, food, drinks, and prizes! You wonât wonât want to miss it!

Sage Bird Ciderworks, 325 N Liberty Street, Harrisonburg, VA, 22802, United States

Geeks Who Drink Trivia

Get a team together for weekly pub trivia from Geeks Who Drink every week from 8-10pm at Pale Fire! Free to play and winning teams get cool prizes. Each quiz consists of seven rounds of eight questions each, in a variety of formats, including audio and visual rounds. Bo......More

Get a team together for weekly pub trivia from Geeks Who Drink every week from 8-10pm at Pale Fire! Free to play and winning teams get cool prizes. Each quiz consists of seven rounds of eight questions each, in a variety of formats, including audio and visual rounds. Bonus questions sprinkled throughout the quiz will net you additional goodies. Teams can be up to six players, so bring your smartest friends (or some likable dummies) â or come solo. Answer all the questions on your phone, so make sure someone comes arrives with a full charge.We often have a full taproom for dinner AND trivia so please wait until 7pm or later to arrive. You can talk to a bartender or server if you need help getting a table!

Pale Fire Brewing Co. – Harrisonburg, 217 S Liberty St Ste 105, Harrisonburg, VA, 22801, United States

$5/$6/$7/$8 Happy Hour

Monday â Thursday from 4-6pm Join us in Montyâs for happy hour drink specials and a delicious appetizer menu, perfect for winding down the workday. $5 Brotherâs Draft Beer$6 Well Liquor$7 Select Wines by the Glass$8 Appetizer Menu

Monty’s Restaurant and Bar, 710 S. Main Street, Harrisonburg, VA, 22801, United States

Dogs 2 Read 2

Dogs are wonderful listeners and love to hear stories being told to them! Dogs 2 Read 2 is a great chance for kids in grades K-5 to practice their reading skills with some wonderful and well-behaved pups. Join us to meet Gus, a Shepherd mix on the 1st and third Thursday......More

Dogs are wonderful listeners and love to hear stories being told to them! Dogs 2 Read 2 is a great chance for kids in grades K-5 to practice their reading skills with some wonderful and well-behaved pups. Join us to meet Gus, a Shepherd mix on the 1st and third Thursday, Henrietta, a Schnoodle on the 2nd Thursday of the month, and Tiktok, an Australian Cattle Dog on the 4th Thursday of the month. All Dogs 2 Read 2 pups are trained and certified through the Alliance of Therapy Dogs. Come join in the fun!

Massanutten Regional Library, 174 S Main St, Harrisonburg, Virginia, 22801, United States

Clementine's Jazz Night

Join us every Thursday evening for live jazz music with the best upcoming local players!

Clementine & Ruby’s Lounge, 153 S Main St, Harrisonburg, VA, 22801, United States

Singo

Play SINGO at Pale Fire! Itâs Bingo with a musical spin and you can play every Thursday for FREE! Instead of listening for a number, players are listening to song clips of âthe good partsâ of popular songs. Sing along (if you like!) and match song titles on your SINGO c......More

Play SINGO at Pale Fire! Itâs Bingo with a musical spin and you can play every Thursday for FREE! Instead of listening for a number, players are listening to song clips of âthe good partsâ of popular songs. Sing along (if you like!) and match song titles on your SINGO card. Every week weâll play two rounds with unique music themes (i.e. Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Best of the 2000s). The first player to mark five songs in a row and to shout âSINGO!â wins a prize and the round continues with two more prizes. Grab some friends and join the fun every Thursday at 7pm for a chance to win!

Pale Fire Brewing Co. – Harrisonburg, 217 S Liberty St Ste 105, Harrisonburg, VA, 22801, United States

Trivia at Sage Bird Ciderworks

Get a team together for weekly taproom trivia every Thursday from 8-10pm at Sage Bird Ciderworks! Itâs free to play, and winning teams get cool prizes, like gift cards & discounts at Sage Bird. Teams can be up to 4 players, so find your crew and get creative with your n......More

Get a team together for weekly taproom trivia every Thursday from 8-10pm at Sage Bird Ciderworks! Itâs free to play, and winning teams get cool prizes, like gift cards & discounts at Sage Bird. Teams can be up to 4 players, so find your crew and get creative with your name.

Sage Bird Ciderworks, 325 N Liberty Street, Harrisonburg, VA, 22802, United States

First Fridays of the Valley

Arts Council of the Valley invites you to join in the arts-focused fun on the First Friday* of EVERY month! Throughout Harrisonburg and Rockingham County, 38 venues offer a variety of new art exhibitions, live performances, poetry, comedy, music, artmaking activities, f......More

Arts Council of the Valley invites you to join in the arts-focused fun on the First Friday* of EVERY month! Throughout Harrisonburg and Rockingham County, 38 venues offer a variety of new art exhibitions, live performances, poetry, comedy, music, artmaking activities, food, and so much more. You can find a list of venues, online map, and details for all First Fridays of the Valley events â all updated monthly â at valleyarts.org/first-fridays-of-the-valley/! Thanks to Kathy Moran Wealth Group, Exclusive Sponsor for 2025 First Fridays of the Valley. *In 2025, Julyâs âFirst Fridayâ arts programming will be held on THURSDAY, July 3.

Smith House Galleries, 311 S Main St, Harrisonburg, Virginia, 22801, United States