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What's on around Damascus?
133 upcoming events
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Events around Damascus
Thu5
Today

At 10 AM$33
Theatre
The Adventures Of Tom Sawyer
Gilliam Stage At Barter Theatre
At 10 AMFree
ExhibitionHeritage
Into the Woods — art exhibition by Jana Lankford
The Damascus Trail Center

At 5 PM$35
Workshop
Needle Felting - 2D Local Leaves
William King Museum
At 6 PMFree
Other
Southwest Virginia Faith Leader Fellowship
K-VA-T Corporate Support Center
Fri6
Tomorrow
Sat7
Saturday 7 November

Sat 7 · 9:30 AM$15–45
RunningTrail & ultra
Pave The Way 5K
21206 Alvarado rd

Sat 7 · 12 PM$45
WorkshopCrafts
Wildcrafting Workshop: Little Kudzu Basket Weaving
ASD Greenhouse

Sat 7 · 6 PM$25–50
ExhibitionVolunteering
Abingdon Wolf Auction
William King Museum

Sat 7 · 7 PM$25–30
MagicStand-up
Matt Fore
Heritage Hall Theater
Sat 7 · 7:30 PM$23.18
Folk / AcousticSinger-songwriter
Will Overman - Live @ The Cardinal Music Hall
106 W Liberty Ave
Mon9
Monday 9 November
Tue10
Tuesday 10 November
Wed11
Wednesday 11 November
Later
Thu 12 · 8 AMFree
WorkshopScience
Digitizing Legacy Machines: Making Your Manufacturing Data Work for You
1 Partnership Cir

Thu 12 · 5 PM$40
WorkshopCrafts
Needle Felting - 3D Wild Turkeys
William King Museum

Thu 12 · 5 PM
ExhibitionClasses
Art Night: Local Artist Meetup and Hallway Galleries Reception
William King Museum

Sat 14
Musical
Elf The Musical
Barter Theater

Sat 14 · 9 AM$75
WorkshopCrafts
Wildcrafting Workshop: Big Kudzu Basket Weaving
ASD Greenhouse
Sat 14 · 7:30 AMFree
Other
Day of Deals (and Donuts!)
Paradise Acres Garden Center

Sat 14 · 1 PM$65
WorkshopPhotography
Advanced Darkroom Techniques with Morgan Ford
William King Museum

Sat 14 · 2 PM$76
TheatreMusical
Elf - The Musical
Gilliam Stage At Barter Theatre

Sat 14 · 7:30 PM$70
Musical
Elf - The Musical
Gilliam Stage At Barter Theatre

Sun 15 · 2 PMFree
Cinema0–15 yrs
Movies at Heritage Hall: The Polar Express
Heritage Hall Theater

Sun 15 · 3 PM$86
TheatreMusical
Elf - The Musical
Gilliam Stage At Barter Theatre

Tue 17 · 2 PM$87
TheatreMusical
Elf - The Musical
Gilliam Stage At Barter Theatre

Wed 18 · 10:30 AM$288
Elf - The Musical
Gilliam Stage At Barter Theatre
Wed 18 · 6 PM$161.90
Friendsgiving at dawn & dusk
Dawn & Dusk
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Wed 18 · 8 PM$10
Workshop
Color: Tinting the Rainbow
William King Museum

Thu 19 · 11:30 AMFree
Literature
Damascus Library Daytime Book Discussion
Damascus Library

Thu 19 · 2 PM$70
Elf - The Musical
Gilliam Stage At Barter Theatre

Thu 19 · 5 PM
Needle Felting - Pouches
William King Museum

Thu 19 · 7:30 PM
Special Screening of The Art of Adventure
William King Museum

Fri 20 · 7:30 PM$70
Elf - The Musical
Gilliam Stage At Barter Theatre

Sat 21 · 9 AM$150
Workshop
Wildcrafting Workshop: Willow Obelisk Trellis
ASD Greenhouse

Sat 21 · 10 AM
Worrell Gallery Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting
William King Museum

Sat 21 · 12 PM
Wet Felted Handwarmers
William King Museum

Sat 21 · 1 PM
In Their Nature: Wildlife Art from the Artists' View
William King Museum
Sat 21 · 10 AM$15
Kids Activity: Clay Ornaments
Paradise Acres Garden Center

Sat 21 · 2 PM$77
Elf - The Musical
Gilliam Stage At Barter Theatre

Sat 21 · 5 PM$25–35
RunningOutdoors
Hustle for the Hive 5K for Emory and Henry Cheer
12228 Itta Bena Road

Sat 21 · 7 PM$45–50
Concert
Amarillo by Morning – The George Strait Tribute
Heritage Hall Theater

Sat 21 · 7:30 PM$70
Elf - The Musical
Gilliam Stage At Barter Theatre
Sat 21 · 7:30 PM$33.85
Sparrow Smith + Strong Water - Live @ The Cardinal Music Hall | Nov 21st
106 W Liberty Ave

Sun 22
Workshop
Wooden Snowflakes
Barter Theater

Sun 22 · 3 PM$76
Elf - The Musical
Gilliam Stage At Barter Theatre

Mon 23 · 7 PMFree
Literature
Damascus Library Evening Book Discussion
Damascus Library

Tue 24
Concert
Here Comes Suzy Snowflake
Barter Theater
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Tue 24 · 10 AM$288
Here Comes Suzy Snowflake
Gilliam Stage At Barter Theatre

Tue 24 · 1 PM
Ceramic Winter Gnomes / Elves
William King Museum

Tue 24 · 2 PM$73
Elf - The Musical
Gilliam Stage At Barter Theatre

Tue 24 · 4:30 PM
Ceramic Tic-Tac-Toe Game Set
William King Museum
Tue 24 · 3 PM$76.54
Holiday Wreath Making Workshop
Paradise Acres Garden Center

Tue 24 · 7:30 PM$61
Elf - The Musical
Gilliam Stage At Barter Theatre
Tue 24 · 6 PM$76.54
Copy of Holiday Wreath Making Workshop
Paradise Acres Garden Center
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Wed 25 · 10 AM$32
Here Comes Suzy Snowflake
Gilliam Stage At Barter Theatre

Wed 25 · 2 PM$80
Elf - The Musical
Gilliam Stage At Barter Theatre
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Fri 27 · 10 AM$32
Here Comes Suzy Snowflake
Gilliam Stage At Barter Theatre

Fri 27 · 2 PM$96
Elf - The Musical
Gilliam Stage At Barter Theatre

Fri 27 · 7:30 PM$76
Elf - The Musical
Gilliam Stage At Barter Theatre
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Sat 28 · 10 AM$32
Here Comes Suzy Snowflake
Gilliam Stage At Barter Theatre
Sat 28 · 10 AMFree
Dashing Through Damascus Gingerbread Contest
The Damascus Trail Center

Sat 28 · 12 PM$50
Wildcrafting Workshop: Holiday Wreath Making
ASD Greenhouse

Sat 28 · 2 PM$70
Elf - The Musical
Gilliam Stage At Barter Theatre

Sat 28 · 7:30 PM$74
Elf - The Musical
Gilliam Stage At Barter Theatre

Sun 29 · 3 PM$70
Elf - The Musical
Gilliam Stage At Barter Theatre
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Tue 1 · 10 AM$33
Here Comes Suzy Snowflake
Gilliam Stage At Barter Theatre

Tue 1 · 2 PM$70
Elf - The Musical
Gilliam Stage At Barter Theatre
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Wed 2 · 10 AM$32
Here Comes Suzy Snowflake
Gilliam Stage At Barter Theatre

Wed 2 · 2 PM$61
Elf - The Musical
Gilliam Stage At Barter Theatre
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Wed 2 · 8 PM$10
Workshop
Color Theory: Album Art
William King Museum
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Thu 3 · 10 AM$475
Here Comes Suzy Snowflake
Gilliam Stage At Barter Theatre

Thu 3 · 2 PM$77
Elf - The Musical
Gilliam Stage At Barter Theatre

Thu 3 · 5 PM
Needle Felting - Ombre Earrings
William King Museum

Thu 3 · 7 PM$10–15
TheatreKids' show
It’s A Wonderful Life
Heritage Hall Theater

Thu 3 · 7:30 PM$69
Elf - The Musical
Gilliam Stage At Barter Theatre
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Fri 4 Dec · 10 AM$33
Here Comes Suzy Snowflake
Gilliam Stage At Barter Theatre

Fri 4 Dec · 5 PM
Mushrooms & Upcycled Forest Chic Clothing
William King Museum

Fri 4 Dec · 7 PM$10–15
TheatreKids' show
It’s a Wonderful Life
Heritage Hall Theater
Fri 4 Dec · 6 PM$76.54
Holiday Wreath Making Workshop
Paradise Acres Garden Center

Sat 5 Dec · 1 PM
Wacky Wet Felted Elf Hats
William King Museum

Sat 5 Dec · 1 PM
Found Sculpture: Thrift Store Edition
William King Museum

Sat 5 Dec · 7 PM$10–15
TheatreKids' show
It’s a Wonderful Life
Heritage Hall Theater
Sat 5 Dec · 7:30 PM$17.85
Alpine Motel - Live @ The Cardinal Music Hall | Dec 5th
The Cardinal Music Hall
Sat 5 Dec · 7:30 PM$25
Folk / AcousticConcert
Rebecca Porter — Live at The Cardinal Music Hall
124 W Laurel Ave

Sun 6 Dec · 3 PM$10–15
Cinema
It's a Wonderful Life
Heritage Hall Theater
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Wed 9 Dec · 8 PM$10
Kids7–16 yrs
Color Theory: Harmonious Hues
William King Museum

Thu 10 Dec · 5 PM
Needle Felting - 2D Local Animal Ornaments
William King Museum

Fri 11 Dec · 7 PMFree
Theatre
The Happiness and Holiness of Christmas
Heritage Hall Theater

Sat 12 Dec · 10 AMFree
RunningTrail & ultra
Bridge & Trestle 17 Mile Run
Virginia Creeper Trail

Sat 12 Dec · 10 AM
Wildlife Illustration and Nature Journaling (Winter edition)
William King Museum

Sat 12 Dec · 7 PMFree
Theatre
The Happiness and Holiness of Christmas
Heritage Hall Theater

Sun 13 Dec · 3 PM
Theatre
The Happiness and Holiness of Christmas
Heritage Hall Theater
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Wed 16 Dec · 8 PM$10
Creative workshop7–16 yrs
Seasonal: Winter Crafting
William King Museum

Thu 17 Dec · 5:30 PM$30
Laser Etched Pet Ornaments & More!
William King Museum
Fri 18 Dec · 5:30 PM$20–25
Stand-up
Karen Morgan - A Dam Good Comedy Show
Appalachian Heritage Distillery & Brewery

Sun 20 Dec · 1 PM$5
WorkshopCeramics & pottery
$5 Workshop: Positive Affirmations in Clay
William King Museum
Thu 31 Dec · 7:30 PM$28.52
Folk / AcousticSinger-songwriter
Sarah DeShields - Live @ The Cardinal Music Hall | NYE
106 W Liberty Ave
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Wed 6 Jan · 8 PM$10
Creative workshop7–16 yrs
Color theory: Monochromatic Masterpiece
William King Museum
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Wed 13 Jan · 8 PM$10
Value: Shading the Shadows
William King Museum

Sat 16 Jan · 1 PM
Sticks and Stones (Nature Sculpture)
William King Museum
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Wed 20 Jan · 8 PM$10
Creative workshop7–16 yrs
Line and Value: Value Patterns
William King Museum
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Wed 27 Jan · 8 PM$10
Achievement Check: The Final Fusion (Capstone Project)
William King Museum
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Wed 3 Feb · 8 PM$10
Oil Pastel Techniques: Introduction to Oil Pastels
William King Museum
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Wed 10 Feb · 8 PM$10
Oil Pastel Techniques: Oil Pastel Tracing
William King Museum
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Wed 17 Feb · 8 PM$10
Watercolor: Introduction to Watercolors
William King Museum

Sat 20 Feb · 1 PM
Making Faces
William King Museum
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Wed 24 Feb · 8 PM$10
Watercolor: Watercolor and Color Theory
William King Museum
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Wed 3 Mar · 8 PM$10
Pattern and Composition: Paper Quilt Patterns
William King Museum
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Wed 10 Mar · 8 PM$10
Collage: Value Collage
William King Museum
Sun 14 Mar · 12 PM$71.21
Pasta making class at Stone Silo Brewery!
Stone Silo Brewery
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Wed 17 Mar · 8 PM$10
Clay: Clay Donuts
William King Museum
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Wed 24 Mar · 8 PM$10
Clay: Clay Tree Tiles
William King Museum
Wed 31 Mar · 9 AM$0
Problem Gambling & Gaming Prevention Conference
Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center

Thu 1 Apr
Talk
TEDxDamascus University
Damascus
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Wed 31 Mar · 8 PM$10
Clay: Clay Masks
William King Museum
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Wed 7 Apr · 8 PM$10
Abstraction: Abstract Art
William King Museum
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Wed 14 Apr · 8 PM$10
Mixed Media: Found Object Art
William King Museum

Sat 17 Apr · 9 AM$25
RunningSports & fitness
Mountain City Mammoth 5K/10K
425 North Shady Street
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Wed 21 Apr · 8 PM$10
Mixed media: Student’s Choice Day
William King Museum

Sat 15 May · 12 PM
Folk danceSocials
Damascus Trail Days Free Contra Dance 2027
Rock School Auditorium

Sat 5 Jun
RunningSports & fitness
10th Dam Yeti 50 Mile Race
10th Dam Yeti 50 Mile Race

Sat 5 Jun
RunningSports & fitness
10th Dam Yeti 55 km Race
10th Dam Yeti 55 km Race

Sat 5 Jun
RunningSports & fitness
3rd Kettlefoot
3rd Kettlefoot

Sat 4 Sep
Running
22nd Iron Mountain 50 Mile Trail Run
22nd Iron Mountain 50 Mile Trail Run

Sat 4 Sep
Running
22nd Iron Mountain 40 Mile Trail Run
22nd Iron Mountain 40 Mile Trail Run

Sat 4 Sep
Running
22nd Iron Mountain 30 Mile Trail Run
22nd Iron Mountain 30 Mile Trail Run

Fri 8 Oct
Running
13th The Yeti 100 Mile Endurance Run
13th The Yeti 100 Mile Endurance Run
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Venues around Damascus
The Damascus Trail Center
2 events
106 W Liberty Ave
3 events
10th Dam Yeti 50 Mile Race
1 event

Heritage Hall Theater
13 events

Gilliam Stage At Barter Theatre
32 events

Barter Theater
3 events
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William King Museum
45 events
Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center
3 events
1 Partnership Cir
1 event

ASD Greenhouse
4 events





