Friends of Old Town

Author Event: Leah Rampy - Earth & Soul
2025-09-13 11:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Winchester Book Gallery, 7 North Loudoun Street, Winchester, V, 22601, United States
Amidst accelerating climate devastation and an uncertain future comes a clarion call to renew a deep and personal relationship with Earth. Facing directly into the devastation of climate chaos and biodiversity loss, Rampy leads her readers on a soul journey into grief and loss to also claim the beauty, joy and possibilities available when we reconnect with Earth. As we follow the author’s compelling personal experiences and engagingly lyrical stories of whales, cedars, sparrows, and more, we see the necessity and urgency of learning from the wisdom of our kin in the natural world. Writing at the intersection of spirituality, ecology, and story, Leah Rampy illuminates a path to reweaving nature and soul. Under Rampy’s deft guidance, the beauty and genius of this sacred world unfolds before us. Even now when the world as we knew it is ending and a new story lies beyond what we can envision, we may live fully alive and lay stepping stones toward a diverse and vibrant world of oneness and mutual flourishing.

ShenArtsFest
2025-09-06 10:00 - 18:00 | V
Old Town Winchester, VA is a beautiful venue for a festival with dedicated crowds and wonderful staff and volunteers. We hope you will apply!​
The Shenandoah Arts Council (ShenArts) is proud to present a juried, fine art festival, showcasing the work of artists from all over our region. Located along Piccadilly St. between Cameron St and Indian Alley, visitors will have the opportunity to discover handmade-in-the-USA, original works of art across every medium, along with music, dance and various entertainers.​
ShenArts’ careful vetting process ensures the finest and most diverse offerings of sculpture, pottery, jewelry, photography, mixed-media, painting and more to suit every artistic taste and budget.
** ShenArts Fest will take place rain or shine.

First Fridays
2025-09-05 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-01 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-07-04 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-06-06 08:00 - 17:00 | V
Discover the heartbeat of Old Town Winchester with Friends of Old Town’s First Fridays! From June through October, kick off your weekend each month with live music, local art, and the popular sip & stroll program, which lets you enjoy our vibrant downtown while supporting Old Town’s restaurants and shops. These evenings celebrate the creativity, culture, and small businesses that make Old Town unique. Whether you’re here for special events or just exploring, First Fridays are your invitation to experience all that makes our city a thriving community hub.

Anniversary Weekend British Bingo!
2025-08-31 18:00 - 20:00 | The Cider House, 30 E Piccadilly St, Winchester, V, 22601, United States
It’s The Cider House’s one year anniversary on Labor Day Weekend! We’re celebrating with British Bingo!

15th Annual Patsy Cline Block Party
2025-08-30 10:00 - 16:00 | Patsy Cline Historic House, 608 South Kent Street, Winchester, V, 22601, United States
Join us in celebrating Patsy Cline’s Birthday and contribution to American Culture at our 15th Annual Patsy Cline Block Party on August 30th, 2025, between 10 am and 4 pm. This free community event is hosted by the Patsy Cline Historic House and will be staged at the 600 Block of South Kent Street. Events include live music, specially priced tours, food vendors, Patsy Cline Merchandise, and our 3rd Annual Hungry For History Food Event, featuring Patsy’s Specialty Soda Drinks! Notably, no alcohol is permitted at the event. Parking will be limited around the block party itself; however, visitors can park and ride for free at the Winchester-Frederick County Visitor Center (1400 S. Pleasant Valley Rd), where the Trolley will be continuously running throughout the day at no charge. We hope to see you there!

Open Mic Talent Showcase
2025-08-28 19:00 - 21:00 | The Cider House, 30 E Piccadilly St, Winchester, V, 22601, United States
Have you got talent? Want to try your hand in front of a live crowd? The Cider House is having an Open Mic Showcase August 28! Unlike most open mics, this one isn’t for music. We will be featuring comedy, magic, monologues… you name it! Sign ups start at 6, and the show is on at 7pm. Contact @sargisbrian on Instagram for more information.

Karaoke with DJ Blue Nova
2025-08-27 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-08-13 19:00 - 21:00 | The Cider House, 30 E Piccadilly St, Winchester, V, 22601, United States
🎤 Karaoke Nights are coming to The Cider House! 🎵
Starting Wednesday, August 13, we’re teaming up with DJ Blue Nova for karaoke every other Wednesday night!
Bring your best notes, worst fears, and bravest friends… because it’s time to sing your heart out (or at least try).

Trivia at 50/50 Taphouse
2025-08-21 20:30 - 22:00 | 50/50 Taphouse, 29 West Cork Street, Winchester, Virginia, 22601
Come out to 50/50 Taphouse in Winchester, Virginia every Thursday (except holidays) to play general trivia with all of your friends. Get your team together or challenge yourself. Trivia is hosted and organized by Eric McBride.
Prizes are $25 off the 1st place team’s tab; $15 off of the 2nd place team’s tab. There is no fee to play.

British Bingo
2025-08-21 18:30 - 20:30 | The Cider House, 30 E Piccadilly St, Winchester, V, 22601, United States
British Bingo is going monthly! 🎉
Join us for British Bingo every third Thursday of the month at The Cider House!
Hosted by our very own cidermaster, it’s totally free to play, with prizes, cider, and fun guaranteed.
Mark your calendars, bring your mates, and let the games begin!

Celebrating the Seasons: Holiday Events in Old Town
2025-08-20 15:00 - 16:00 | Winchester Brew Works
We love hearing from our amazing Old Town community!
That’s why Friends of Old Town is hosting monthly outreach and input sessions all year long. These laid-back, open-forum meetups are a great chance to share ideas, chat about what’s happening in Old Town, and help shape our future together.
Each session focuses on a fun, guided topic to keep things lively and productive.

Author Event: Bryan Lienesch - Happyland
2025-08-16 11:00 - 13:00 | Winchester Book Gallery, 7 North Loudoun Street, Winchester, V, 22601, United States
Stop by the Book Gallery to meet thriller author B. C. Lienesch and celebrate his latest publication! Dive back into the world of Jackson Clay with brand new mysteries and the self-same darkness we’ve come to expect from his adventures.
See you there!

One Haute Summer Night
2025-08-14 19:00 - 21:00 | The Cider House, 30 E Piccadilly St, Winchester, V, 22601, United States
Welcome to One Haute Summer Night, a drag show at The Cider House! Get ready for a fabulous night filled with dazzling performances and non-stop entertainment. Join us on August 14, 2025 for a show you won’t forget. Doors at 6pm and show at 7! Come and experience the magic of drag in person! Don’t miss out on this unforgettable evening. Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the door. See you there!

Author Event: Steven O'Farrell - Simone LaFray Mysteries
2025-08-09 14:00 - 16:00 | Winchester Book Gallery, 7 North Loudoun Street, Winchester, V, 22601, United States
Stop by the Winchester Book Gallery to meet Steve O’Farrell and take home a signed copy of his newest middle grade mystery! Simone LaFray is a globetrotting investigator – join her on her latest case!

Author Event: Nicole Hanlin – Unlock the Power of Potential
2025-08-02 11:00 - 13:00 | Winchester Book Gallery, 7 North Loudoun Street, Winchester, V, 22601, United States
Author Nicole Hanlin will join us this Saturday for a signing of her newest publication! Stop by to learn more about her latest work in self-investment and career development, and to Unlock Your Potential!

Winchester Book Gallery Anniversary Reception
2025-08-01 17:00 - 19:00 | Winchester Book Gallery, 7 North Loudoun Street, Winchester, V, 22601, United States
Join us this Friday, August 1st, 5-7pm, to help us celebrate our 14th year of owning the Winchester Book Gallery!
Support from our community here in Winchester means the world, and we’d love the opportunity to thank everyone who holds us up!

Sunset Series
2025-07-31 17:00 - 19:00 | Shenandoah Valley Discovery Museum, 19 W Cork Street, Winchester, VA, 22601, United States
Sunset Series: A Casual Evening on the Rooftop
Date: Thursday, July 31Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PMLocation: Garden Rooftop (weather permitting)Admission: $5 at the doorPresented by: Shenandoah Valley Financial Services
Join us for Sunset Series, an informal, adults-only evening featuring live music, refreshments, and community connection—all set against the beautiful backdrop of a summer sunset.
Enjoy a performance by local favorite Shades of Gray, along with curated wine and beer selections served on the garden rooftop. Whether you’re coming to unwind after work or looking to network with fellow community members, this event offers a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.
This event is 21+ only. No advance registration required—just show up and enjoy the evening!

You Should Be Dancing!
2025-07-24 19:00 - 22:00 | Vibrissa Beer, 10 N. Kent St, WINCHESTER, V, 22601, United States
Our first Dance Night in May was a HUGE SUCCESS!! Our second Dance Night in July is sure to be BLAST!!
Bring your friends and join us for a night of DANCING to your funky favorites and beyond.
Come for Dinner & Drinks, Stay to DANCE!
FREE ADMISSION

Art in the Open: Public Art in Our Community
2025-07-16 15:00 - 16:00 | Winchester Brew Works

Author Event: Sean Hagerty - Jones Point and Cabal
2025-07-13 12:00 - 14:00 | Winchester Book Gallery, 7 North Loudoun Street, Winchester, V, 22601, United States
Jones Point – After his daughter is abducted a Special Operations Soldier joins forces with a mysterious cabal of parents, finding and punishing child predators. Always searching for his lost Angel, Dane Cooper suffers regret, finds redemptions, and exacts revenge.
Cabal – Dane Cooper continues his mission from Jones Point, searching for his daughter while hunting the Keeper. The cabal knows the Keeper is coordinating abductions among other child predators. However, the monsters decide to fight back, and after several gruesome murders, the Cabal realizes they have become the hunted.

Author Event: Mike Maggio - A Brief Gazelle: Poems of Love and Grief
2025-07-12 11:00 - 13:00 | Winchester Book Gallery, 7 North Loudoun Street, Winchester, V, 22601, United States
This collection of love poems, written over several decades is “inhabited by birds and celestial beings, flower and trees, lakes and seas, and lover who appear and disappear like gazelles.”
Come visit the Winchester Book Gallery to meet author Mike Maggio and grab a signed copy of A Brief Gazelle!

The Winchester Book Caper, Solve the mystery with the author Kerri Lane Mariano
2025-07-11 16:00 - 18:00 | Hideaway Cafe, 141 S Loudoun Street, Winchester, V, 22601, United States
Join author Kerri Lane Mariano for a family-friendly mystery-solving event, where we’ll transform into real-life investigators and work together to uncover the truth behind the missing books.
Ready to join the investigation? Find Winchester Book Caper on Amazon, or grab one of the few copies I’ll have on hand at the events. Let’s get to the bottom of this!
Books here-
https://amzn.to/3IbzgeA
Event here on Eventbrite.
https://www.eventbrite.com/…/the-winchester-book-caper…
#MysteryBook #KidsBooks #WinchesterEvents #SolveTheMystery

Full Moon Night
2025-07-10 18:00 - 19:30 | Moon Phased Metaphysical, 125 S. Loudoun Street, Winchester, V, 22601, United States
Join us for our moonthly Full Moon Night at Moon Phased! July’s full moon is known as the Buck Moon, named after the time of year when deer begin to regrow their antlers—symbolizing renewal, strength, and masculine energy. In 2025, the Buck Moon rises in the grounded and determined sign of Capricorn, offering a cosmic push to build, grow, and commit to long-term visions. This lunation is ideal for structured manifestation and sacred self-discipline. We will be doing journal and tarot prompts, discussions, and a full moon activity centered around these themes! We hope you can join us!

Author Event: Henry Rausch - How to Hotwire an Airplane
2025-07-05 11:00 - 13:00 | Winchester Book Gallery, 7 North Loudoun Street, Winchester, V, 22601, United States
Stop by this Saturday for your signed copy of Henry Rausch’s newest book! Through protagonist Hiram Bleeker, learn about the healing power of love, redemption through sacrifice, and how to hot-wire an airplane.

Safety First: Building a Secure Old Town for Everyone
2025-06-18 15:00 - 16:00 | Winchester Brew Works

Juneteenth 2025
2025-06-15 12:00 - 17:00 | Museum of the Shenandoah Valley, 901 Amherst St, Winchester, 22601, United States
The Juneteenth celebration at the Museum of the Shenandoah Valley (MSV) on June 15, 2025, will take place from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM. This annual event will honor history, education, and community, offering attendees a chance to reflect and celebrate cultural progress. The event will feature live music, children’s activities, food trucks, and vendors. Admission to the MSV galleries, including the exhibition Contributions: African Americans in the Shenandoah Valley, will be free, though there will be a fee for touring the gardens. The celebration is presented in collaboration with the local NAACP Winchester Area branch. Want to volunteer? Contact NA*****************@***il.com

KidzFest
2025-06-14 12:00 - 17:00 | V
Make unforgettable family memories in Old Town Winchester at Friends of Old Town’s KidzFest! On Saturday, June 14th, from 12–5 PM, our downtown becomes a hub of activity, with free entertainment, arts and crafts, games, workshops, and live music. This family-friendly event is designed to showcase the creativity and energy of our city while driving support for local shops and organizations that help our community thrive. Come for the fun, stay to explore the businesses that make Old Town a dynamic and welcoming destination for families!
