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Lazy Daisy Ceramics, Charlottesville, VA

Let your inner artist shine with Lazy Daisy Ceramics! Create a painted treasure with their paint-your-own pottery services. With a spacious studio filled with all the necessary supplies, come and… Read More

7 Best Movie Theaters in Virginia!

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Visulite Cinemas, Staunton, VA

Visulite Cinemas is your ticket to a movie-going experience like no other! Enjoy the latest blockbusters and timeless classics in stunning 3D projection with concessions to satisfy any cravings. With… Read More

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Unlocked History Escape Rooms, Charlottesville, VA

Escape rooms can make any day more fun and exciting, but Charlottesville’s Unlocked History Escape Rooms put a twist on it. Every escape room has its own theme based on a particular event or… Read More

The 10 Best Places for Live Theater in Virginia!

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American Shakespeare Center's Blackfriars Playhouse, Staunton, VA

Blackfriar’s Playhouse in Staunton, Virginia, houses the American Shakespeare Center, an “internationally recognized home for the study of Shakespeare’s works using their original… Read More

The 10 Best Escape Rooms in Virginia!

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Crack the Code Escape Room, Staunton, VA

Crack the Code Escape Room in Staunton, Virginia has three unique escape rooms. The first one, called Da Vinci’s office, has a 32 percent escape rate. Their Back to the 80s room forces you to… Read More

10 Best Bowling Alleys in Virginia!

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Staunton Bowling Lanes, Staunton, VA

At Staunton Lanes, you’ll find a family-owned business with a lively, pristine environment for bowlers of all ages, and skill levels. After working up an appetite, go chow down on some food and… Read More

10 Best Arcades in Virginia!

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Tommy's Arcade, Lexington, VA

Tommy's Arcade is for video game enthusiasts to come together and have a great time. With vintage arcade games and pinball machines, couch-and-TV gaming, and a wide selection of console games, it's a… Read More

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Crabtree Falls, Montebello, VA

According to the Crabtree Falls website, the park is “Virginia’s best Kept Secret. Just west of nowhere, straight South of Heaven.” Crabtree Falls’ offers the various… Read More

10 Best Laser Tag Centers in Virginia!

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FunQuest Family Entertainment Center, Lynchburg, VA

Experience the thrills of cosmic battles with FunQuest Family Entertainment Center Laser Force! Lynchburg's premier Galactic Arena can take up to 20 players on a galactic adventure. Challenge… Read More

The 8 Best Mini Golf Courses in Virginia!

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Waynesboro Golf and Games, Waynesboro, VA

The Waynesboro Golf and Games is a straight-forward, 18-hole mini golf course that boasts nice water features, beautiful trees, and well-kept landscaping for a relaxing afternoon. They offer the only… Read More

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Tell Me Lies – The Fleetwood Mac Experience

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Waynesboro, VA

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Uncaged: Zac Brown Tribute

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SOS: The Recession Pop Party (18 & Up)

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Charlottesville, VA

Neko Case and Des Demonas

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Big Time Rush: In Real Life Worldwide

Monday, Jan 26, 2026 at 7:00pm

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