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Academy Center of the Arts

Lynchburg VA center for arts, culture, and community building

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Magnolia Foods – Twon Smith- Digital Art
February 5 - April 2
Virginian Hotel – Ramey Campbell- Oil Paintings
February 13 - May 15
First Fridays – The Annual National Juried Art Exhibition
April 3 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Western Night
April 3 @ 6:00 pm
Jeremy Micheal Elder “Live, Loud & Lonesome”
April 3 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Light-Up Luna Moth
April 4 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Academy Youth Theatre Presents Between the Lines Jr
April 10 - April 11
Campfire Lane
April 10 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Moxie Events Presents: A Tribute to Frankie Valli, the Four Seasons : Featuring December ’63!
April 12 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Clay Exploration
April 13 @ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm

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  • September 2025

  • Sat 27
    pottery

    Saturday Clay Day: Candlestick in Clay

    September 27, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
    May Carter Pottery Studio 519 Commerce Street, Lynchburg, VA, United States
    $15
  • Sat 27

    LSO Presents Bold Sounds & Bright Stars

    Featured September 27, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
    Historic Academy Theatre , United States
    $20 – $100
  • Sun 28

    Black Violin: Full Circle Tour

    Featured September 28, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
    Historic Academy Theatre , United States
    $30 – $78
  • October 2025

  • Wed 1

    Melissa Etheridge

    Featured October 1, 2025 @ 7:30 pm
    Historic Academy Theatre , United States
    $48 – $107
  • Thu 2

    Magnolia Foods – Emily Goodyear- Mixed Media

    October 2, 2025 - December 4, 2025
    Satellite Exhibits
  • Thu 2

    Lynchburg Pops Presents Things That Go Bump in the Night

    Featured October 2, 2025 @ 7:30 pm
    Historic Academy Theatre , United States
    Free – $20
  • Fri 3

    Ann White Gallery – Rudy & Lynell Hilt’s 50th Year Retrospective

    October 3, 2025 - October 30, 2025
    Ann White Academy Gallery 600 Main Street, Lynchburg, VA, United States
  • Fri 3

    Up Front Gallery – Joe Rowell- Mixed Media

    October 3, 2025 - October 30, 2025
    Up Front Gallery 600 Main Street, Lynchburg, VA, United States
  • Fri 3

    First Fridays – October 2025

    Featured October 3, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Ann White Academy Gallery 600 Main Street, Lynchburg, VA, United States   +1 more
    Free
  • Fri 3

    20th Anniversary Mobile Raku Workshop with Brett Thomas

    October 3, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
    May Carter Pottery Studio 519 Commerce Street, Lynchburg, VA, United States
    $100
  • Fri 3

    Broke Theatre Kids Get Spooky Scary

    Featured October 3, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    The Music Hall @ 722 Commerce Street 722 Commerce St, Lynchburg, VA, United States
    $20 – $23
  • Thu 9

    Masterworx Presents: NEWSIES The Broadway Musical

    Featured October 9, 2025 - October 12, 2025
    Historic Academy Theatre , United States
    $15 – $25
  • Fri 10
    pottery

    Pottery Night Out

    October 10, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    May Carter Pottery Studio 519 Commerce Street, Lynchburg, VA, United States
    $45
  • Fri 10

    Academy Paint Night : Paint & Sip October

    October 10, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Peggy Burruss Art Studio , United States
    $30
  • Fri 10

    LKF and Friends

    Featured October 10, 2025 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
    The Music Hall @ 722 Commerce Street 722 Commerce St, Lynchburg, VA, United States
    $12 – $15
  • Sat 11

    Hill City Comics Club

    October 11, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
    Peggy Burruss Art Studio , United States
    FREE
  • Tue 14

    Intro to Acrylics – Landscapes

    October 14, 2025 @ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
    Peggy Burruss Art Studio , United States
    $120
  • Tue 14

    Intermediate Oils

    October 14, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
    Peggy Burruss Art Studio , United States
    $140
  • Wed 15

    Wednesday Watercolor

    October 15, 2025 @ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
    Peggy Burruss Art Studio , United States
    $165
  • Wed 15

    Vitamin String Quartet: The Music of Taylor Swift, Bridgerton, and Beyond

    Featured October 15, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
    Historic Academy Theatre , United States
    $20 – $85
  • Fri 17

    Viva la Cultura: Hispanic Heritage Celebration

    Featured October 17, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 11:30 pm
    Joy & Lynch Christian Warehouse Theatre , United States
    FREE
  • Fri 17

    TLVS w/ 7th Grade Girl Fight & Sheetrock

    Featured October 17, 2025 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
    The Music Hall @ 722 Commerce Street 722 Commerce St, Lynchburg, VA, United States
  • Sat 18

    Clay Festival 2025

    Featured October 18, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Historic Theatre Mezzanine Lot
    Free
  • Sat 18
    pottery

    Saturday Clay Day: Spooky Cauldrons

    October 18, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
    May Carter Pottery Studio 519 Commerce Street, Lynchburg, VA, United States
    $15
  • Sun 19

    Roanoke Ballet Theatre Presents Dracula

    Featured October 19, 2025 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
    Historic Academy Theatre , United States
    $20 – $75
  • Thu 23

    An Evening with Claire Holley

    Featured October 23, 2025 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
    The Music Hall @ 722 Commerce Street 722 Commerce St, Lynchburg, VA, United States
    $18 – $21
  • Fri 24
    Academy Center of the Arts

    Pottery Night Out- SOLD OUT!

    October 24, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    May Carter Pottery Studio 519 Commerce Street, Lynchburg, VA, United States
    $45
  • Fri 24

    Moxie Presents: The Ultimate Tribute to Journey & Styx Featuring Majesty of Rock

    Featured October 24, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
    Historic Academy Theatre , United States
    $34 – $74
  • Sat 25

    Lynchburg Film Festival

    Featured October 25, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Historic Academy Theatre , United States
    $25
  • Mon 27
    Academy Center of the Arts

    Clay Exploration

    October 27, 2025 @ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
    May Carter Pottery Studio 519 Commerce Street, Lynchburg, VA, United States
    $190
  • Mon 27

    Pottery Basics & Beyond

    October 27, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
    May Carter Pottery Studio 519 Commerce Street, Lynchburg, VA, United States
    $190
  • Mon 27

    Phil Vassar

    Featured October 27, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
    Historic Academy Theatre , United States
    $39 – $92
  • Tue 28

    Clay Lab

    October 28, 2025 @ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
    May Carter Pottery Studio 519 Commerce Street, Lynchburg, VA, United States
    $190
  • Tue 28
    pottery

    Young Potters: Beginning Throwing and Hand Building

    October 28, 2025 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
    May Carter Pottery Studio 519 Commerce Street, Lynchburg, VA, United States
    $140
  • Tue 28
    Academy Center of the Arts

    Beginning & Intermediate Pottery

    October 28, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
    May Carter Pottery Studio 519 Commerce Street, Lynchburg, VA, United States
    $190
  • Wed 29
    Academy Center of the Arts

    Wednesday Independent Studio

    October 29, 2025 @ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
    May Carter Pottery Studio 519 Commerce Street, Lynchburg, VA, United States
    $145
  • Wed 29

    Beginning Printmaking

    October 29, 2025 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
    Peggy Burruss Art Studio , United States
    $75
  • Wed 29

    Intermediate & Advanced Hand Building

    October 29, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
    May Carter Pottery Studio 519 Commerce Street, Lynchburg, VA, United States
    $190
  • Thu 30

    Beginning Hand Building

    October 30, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
    May Carter Pottery Studio 519 Commerce Street, Lynchburg, VA, United States
    $190
  • Thu 30
    pottery

    Kid’s Clayworks: Fun and Games

    October 30, 2025 @ 4:15 pm - 5:45 pm
    May Carter Pottery Studio 519 Commerce Street, Lynchburg, VA, United States
    $120
  • Thu 30

    Thursday Independent Studio

    October 30, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
    May Carter Pottery Studio 519 Commerce Street, Lynchburg, VA, United States
    $145
  • Thu 30

    Iam Tongi

    Featured October 30, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
    Historic Academy Theatre , United States
    $25 – $65
  • Fri 31

    Friday Independent Studio

    October 31, 2025 @ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
    May Carter Pottery Studio 519 Commerce Street, Lynchburg, VA, United States
    $145
  • November 2025

  • Sat 1

    Main Street Music Show

    Featured November 1, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    The Music Hall @ 722 Commerce Street 722 Commerce St, Lynchburg, VA, United States
    $18 – $30
  • Sat 1

    Big Brothers Big Sisters “The Feud”

    Featured November 1, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
    Joy & Lynch Christian Warehouse Theatre , United States
    $30
  • Fri 7

    Opera On The James Presents: Puccini’s Madame Butterfly

    Featured November 7, 2025 - November 9, 2025
    Historic Academy Theatre , United States
    $15 – $240
  • Fri 7

    Ann White Gallery – Elaine Wilson

    November 7, 2025 - November 21, 2025
    Ann White Academy Gallery 600 Main Street, Lynchburg, VA, United States
  • Fri 7

    Up Front Gallery – Ted Batt- New Clay Works

    November 7, 2025 - November 21, 2025
    Up Front Gallery 600 Main Street, Lynchburg, VA, United States
  • Fri 7

    First Fridays – November 2025

    Featured November 7, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Ann White Academy Gallery 600 Main Street, Lynchburg, VA, United States   +1 more
    Free
  • Fri 7

    3 Days Notice Live at the Music Hall

    Featured November 7, 2025 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
    The Music Hall @ 722 Commerce Street 722 Commerce St, Lynchburg, VA, United States
    $15 – $18
  • Sat 8

    Wood Fire Workshop (Two Weekends) SOLD OUT!

    November 8, 2025 Wood Fire Workshop (Two Weekends)
    Sweet Briar Ceramic Studio
    $250
  • Sat 8
    pottery

    Saturday Clay Day: Whimsy Acorn Hut- SOLD OUT

    November 8, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
    May Carter Pottery Studio 519 Commerce Street, Lynchburg, VA, United States
    $15
  • Sat 8

    Tribute Concert – Celebrating the Life of Amelia LaVanchy

    Featured November 8, 2025 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
    The Music Hall @ 722 Commerce Street 722 Commerce St, Lynchburg, VA, United States
    $15 – $20
  • Thu 13

    Pet Paw Painting Workshop : Paw Sunflowers

    November 13, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
    Peggy Burruss Art Studio , United States
    $45
  • Fri 14
    pottery

    Pottery Night Out

    November 14, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    May Carter Pottery Studio 519 Commerce Street, Lynchburg, VA, United States
    $45
  • Fri 14

    Academy Paint Night : Paint & Sip November

    November 14, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Peggy Burruss Art Studio , United States
    $30
  • Fri 14

    Copacetic at The Music Hall

    Featured November 14, 2025 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
    The Music Hall @ 722 Commerce Street 722 Commerce St, Lynchburg, VA, United States
    $10 – $12
  • Sat 15

    Hill City Comics Club

    November 15, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
    Peggy Burruss Art Studio , United States
    FREE
  • Sat 15

    In Gratitude: A Tribute to Earth, Wind & Fire

    Featured November 15, 2025 @ 7:30 pm
    Historic Academy Theatre , United States
    $20 – $58
  • Sun 16

    G-Fest: A Farewell Festival

    Featured November 16, 2025 @ 2:30 pm - 8:30 pm
    Joy & Lynch Christian Warehouse Theatre , United States
    $15
  • Thu 20

    Something Divine Release Show w/ Malachi Gagnon and Adalyn Faith

    Featured November 20, 2025 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
    The Music Hall @ 722 Commerce Street 722 Commerce St, Lynchburg, VA, United States
    $10 – $12
  • Fri 21

    Academy Youth Theatre Presents: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, JV

    Featured November 21, 2025 - November 22, 2025
    Historic Academy Theatre , United States
    $6 – $20
  • Sat 22

    Holiday Cabaret Spectacular

    Featured November 22, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
    Joy & Lynch Christian Warehouse Theatre , United States
    $40 – $50
  • Sat 29

    Holiday Makers Market

    Featured November 29, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Historic Academy Theatre , United States
    Free
  • Sat 29

    Deck the Halls with the Dundies

    Featured November 29, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Joy & Lynch Christian Warehouse Theatre , United States
    $10
  • Sun 30

    ACOA & WNRN Presents: Blind Boys of Alabama Christmas Show

    Featured November 30, 2025 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
    Historic Academy Theatre , United States
    $20 – $67
  • December 2025

  • Wed 3

    Holiday Watercolor Mini Session

    December 3, 2025 @ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
    Peggy Burruss Art Studio , United States
    $80
  • Thu 4

    Lynchburg Pops Presents Christmas in the Burg

    Featured December 4, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
    Historic Academy Theatre , United States
    Free – $40
  • Fri 5

    First Fridays – December 2025

    Featured December 5, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Ann White Academy Gallery 600 Main Street, Lynchburg, VA, United States   +1 more
    Free
  • Sat 6

    Happy Holidays with the Lynchburg Symphony Orchestra

    Featured December 6, 2025
    Historic Academy Theatre , United States
    $20 – $100
  • Sat 6
    pottery

    Saturday Clay Day: Gingerbread House- SOLD OUT

    December 6, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
    May Carter Pottery Studio 519 Commerce Street, Lynchburg, VA, United States
    $15
  • Sat 6

    Bingo Loco

    Featured December 6, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
    Joy & Lynch Christian Warehouse Theatre , United States
    $33
  • Sat 6

    The Kendall Knight Holiday Show

    Featured December 6, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
    The Music Hall @ 722 Commerce Street 722 Commerce St, Lynchburg, VA, United States
    $15 – $18
  • Sun 7

    TMJR Productions Presents: A Rockin’ Memphis Christmas

    Featured December 7, 2025 @ 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm
    Historic Academy Theatre , United States
    $35 – $100
  • Wed 10

    New York, New York Dueling Pianos Christmas Edition

    Featured December 10, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Joy & Lynch Christian Warehouse Theatre , United States
    $27 – $42
  • Thu 11

    Masters of Soul: A Motown Christmas

    Featured December 11, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
    Historic Academy Theatre , United States
    $19 – $60
  • Fri 12

    Pottery Night Out SOLD OUT!

    December 12, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    May Carter Pottery Studio 519 Commerce Street, Lynchburg, VA, United States
    $45
  • Fri 12

    Sara Beck and Friends: The Holiday Show

    Featured December 12, 2025 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
    The Music Hall @ 722 Commerce Street 722 Commerce St, Lynchburg, VA, United States
    $20 – $23
  • Sat 13
    Academy Center of the Arts

    Spirit Animal Bust Workshop

    December 13, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 3:30 pm
    May Carter Pottery Studio 519 Commerce Street, Lynchburg, VA, United States
    $100
  • Sat 13

    Dailey & Vincent: Candy Canes and Coal

    Featured December 13, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
    Historic Academy Theatre , United States
    $24 – $55
  • Sun 14

    Ecclesia School of the Arts Christmas Showcase

    Featured December 14, 2025 @ 4:00 pm - 5:15 pm
    Joy & Lynch Christian Warehouse Theatre , United States
    $10 – $20
  • Tue 16

    Morgan Wade: Home for the Holidays

    Featured December 16, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
    Historic Academy Theatre , United States
    $39 – $87
  • Sat 20

    Charlottesville Ballet: The Nutcracker 

    Featured December 20, 2025 - December 21, 2025
    Historic Academy Theatre , United States
    $25 – $100
  • January 2026

  • Mon 5
    Academy Center of the Arts

    Clay Exploration

    January 5 @ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
    May Carter Pottery Studio 519 Commerce Street, Lynchburg, VA, United States
    $180
  • Mon 5

    Pottery Basics & Beyond

    January 5 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
    May Carter Pottery Studio 519 Commerce Street, Lynchburg, VA, United States
    $180
  • Tue 6

    Ted’s Tuesdays

    January 6 @ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
    May Carter Pottery Studio 519 Commerce Street, Lynchburg, VA, United States
    $180
  • Tue 6
    pottery

    Young Potters: Beginning Throwing and Hand Building

    January 6 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
    May Carter Pottery Studio 519 Commerce Street, Lynchburg, VA, United States
    $150
  • Tue 6
    Academy Center of the Arts

    Beginning & Intermediate Pottery

    January 6 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
    May Carter Pottery Studio 519 Commerce Street, Lynchburg, VA, United States
    $180
  • Wed 7
    Academy Center of the Arts

    Wednesday Independent Studio

    January 7 @ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
    May Carter Pottery Studio 519 Commerce Street, Lynchburg, VA, United States
    $135
  • Wed 7

    Intermediate & Advanced Hand Building

    January 7 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
    May Carter Pottery Studio 519 Commerce Street, Lynchburg, VA, United States
    $180
  • Thu 8

    Beginning Hand Building

    January 8 @ 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
    May Carter Pottery Studio 519 Commerce Street, Lynchburg, VA, United States
    $180
  • Thu 8
    pottery

    Kid’s Clayworks: Clay in the Kitchen

    January 8 @ 4:15 pm - 5:45 pm
    May Carter Pottery Studio 519 Commerce Street, Lynchburg, VA, United States
    $130
  • Thu 8

    Thursday Independent Studio

    January 8 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
    May Carter Pottery Studio 519 Commerce Street, Lynchburg, VA, United States
    $135
  • Fri 9

    Friday Independent Studio

    January 9 @ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
    May Carter Pottery Studio 519 Commerce Street, Lynchburg, VA, United States
    $135
  • Fri 9

    First Fridays – January 2026

    Featured January 9 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Ann White Academy Gallery 600 Main Street, Lynchburg, VA, United States   +1 more
    Free
  • Fri 9

    Pottery Night Out

    January 9 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    May Carter Pottery Studio 519 Commerce Street, Lynchburg, VA, United States
    $50
  • Sat 10

    HISTORY THAT DOESN’T SUCK

    Featured January 10 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
    Historic Academy Theatre , United States
    $19 – $47
  • Tue 13

    Beginning Acrylics

    January 13 @ 9:30 am - 11:00 am
    Peggy Burruss Art Studio , United States
    $120
  • Tue 13

    SOLD OUT Foundation & Flow : A Beginner’s Watercolor Painting

    January 13 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
    Peggy Burruss Art Studio , United States
    $120
  • Tue 13

    Intermediate Oils

    January 13 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
    Peggy Burruss Art Studio , United States
    $140
  • Wed 14

    Beginner to Intermediate Printmaking

    January 14 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
    Peggy Burruss Art Studio , United States
    $120
  • Thu 15

    Dive into Direct Method Mosaics!

    January 15 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am
    Peggy Burruss Art Studio , United States
    $190
  • Fri 16

    SOLD OUT Academy Paint Night : Paint & Sip January

    January 16 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Peggy Burruss Art Studio , United States
    $30
  • Sat 17
    pottery

    Saturday Clay Day: Snowman Bobblehead

    January 17 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
    May Carter Pottery Studio 519 Commerce Street, Lynchburg, VA, United States
    $20
  • Sat 17

    Animation Festival 2026

    Featured January 17 @ 11:00 am
    Historic Academy Theatre , United States
    Free
  • Thu 22

    Tusk – The Classic Fleetwood Mac Tribute

    Featured January 22 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
    Historic Academy Theatre , United States
    $25 – $57
  • Fri 23

    Westminster Canterbury – Lori Leist – Acrylic Paintings

    January 23 - March 11
    Satellite Exhibits
  • Fri 23

    Pottery Night Out

    January 23 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    May Carter Pottery Studio 519 Commerce Street, Lynchburg, VA, United States
    $50
  • February 2026

  • Thu 5

    Linear Perspectives

    February 5 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
    Peggy Burruss Art Studio , United States
    $110
  • Thu 5

    The Concert: A Tribute to ABBA

    Featured February 5 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
    Historic Academy Theatre , United States
    $19 – $65
  • Fri 6

    Ann White Gallery – Robert Pennix “History Not To Be Forgotten”

    February 6 - February 27
    Ann White Academy Gallery 600 Main Street, Lynchburg, VA, United States
  • Fri 6

    First Fridays – Alpha Massaquoi & Robert Pennix

    Featured February 6 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Ann White Academy Gallery 600 Main Street, Lynchburg, VA, United States   +1 more
    Free
  • Fri 6

    ToNY CaMM’s “THAT NEW FUNK” Tour Show

    Featured February 6 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
    The Music Hall @ 722 Commerce Street 722 Commerce St, Lynchburg, VA, United States
    $15 – $18
  • Sat 7
    pottery

    Saturday Clay Day: Heart Wreath

    February 7 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
    May Carter Pottery Studio 519 Commerce Street, Lynchburg, VA, United States
    $20
  • Sat 7

    Moxie Presents: The Magic of Motown

    Featured February 7 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
    Historic Academy Theatre , United States
    $39 – $79
  • Sun 8

    The Glass Theatre Presents: Failure: A Love Story

    Featured February 8 @ 2:00 pm
    Historic Academy Theatre , United States
  • Fri 13
    pottery

    Tea Bowl Workshop with Brett Thomas

    February 13 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    May Carter Pottery Studio 519 Commerce Street, Lynchburg, VA, United States
    $120
  • Fri 13

    Academy Paint Night : Paint & Sip February

    February 13 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Peggy Burruss Art Studio , United States
    $35
  • Fri 13

    SOLD OUT: Girly Pop Dance Party 

    Featured February 13 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
    The Music Hall @ 722 Commerce Street 722 Commerce St, Lynchburg, VA, United States
    $10
  • Sun 15

    Step Afrika!: The Evolution Tour

    Featured February 15 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
    Historic Academy Theatre , United States
    $20 – $67
  • Sat 21

    Pet Portrait Workshop

    February 21 @ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
    Peggy Burruss Art Studio , United States
    $45
  • Sat 21
    pottery

    Saturday Clay Day: Decorative Window Bud Vase

    February 21 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
    May Carter Pottery Studio 519 Commerce Street, Lynchburg, VA, United States
    $20
  • Sat 21

    Guided by Grace: Celebrating Black History at the Academy

    Featured February 21 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
    Historic Academy Theatre , United States
    Free
  • Sun 22

    The Jefferson Choral Society: Be Our Guest:  A Collection of Disney Favorites

    Featured February 22 @ 4:00 pm - 5:45 pm
    Historic Academy Theatre , United States
    $10 – $50
  • Mon 23
    Academy Center of the Arts

    Clay Exploration

    February 23 @ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
    May Carter Pottery Studio 519 Commerce Street, Lynchburg, VA, United States
    $180
  • Mon 23

    Pottery Basics & Beyond

    February 23 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
    May Carter Pottery Studio 519 Commerce Street, Lynchburg, VA, United States
    $180
  • Tue 24
    pottery

    Young Potters: Beginning Throwing and Hand Building

    February 24 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
    May Carter Pottery Studio 519 Commerce Street, Lynchburg, VA, United States
    $150
  • Tue 24
    Academy Center of the Arts

    Beginning & Intermediate Pottery

    February 24 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
    May Carter Pottery Studio 519 Commerce Street, Lynchburg, VA, United States
    $180
  • Wed 25
    Academy Center of the Arts

    Wednesday Independent Studio

    February 25 @ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
    May Carter Pottery Studio 519 Commerce Street, Lynchburg, VA, United States
    $135
  • Wed 25

    Intermediate & Advanced Hand Building

    February 25 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
    May Carter Pottery Studio 519 Commerce Street, Lynchburg, VA, United States
    $180
  • Thu 26

    Masterworx Presents: DARE to DREAM JR

    Featured February 26 - February 28
    Joy & Lynch Christian Warehouse Theatre , United States
    $15 – $20
  • Thu 26

    Beginning Hand Building

    February 26 @ 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
    May Carter Pottery Studio 519 Commerce Street, Lynchburg, VA, United States
    $180
  • Thu 26

    Thursday Independent Studio

    February 26 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
    May Carter Pottery Studio 519 Commerce Street, Lynchburg, VA, United States
    $135
  • Fri 27

    Friday Independent Studio

    February 27 @ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
    May Carter Pottery Studio 519 Commerce Street, Lynchburg, VA, United States
    $135
  • Fri 27

    Pottery Night Out

    February 27 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    May Carter Pottery Studio 519 Commerce Street, Lynchburg, VA, United States
    $50
  • Fri 27

    Moxie Events Presents: A Tribute Night to the Eagles

    Featured February 27 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
    Historic Academy Theatre , United States
    $39 – $79
  • Sat 28

    Tartan Terrors

    Featured February 28 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
    Historic Academy Theatre , United States
    $20 – $43
  • March 2026

  • Sun 1

    Cirque Kalabante – Afrique en Cirque

    Featured March 1 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
    Historic Academy Theatre , United States
    $15 – $60
  • Tue 3

    Foundation & Flow : A Beginner’s Watercolor Painting

    March 3 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
    Peggy Burruss Art Studio , United States
    $120
  • Thu 5

    Introduction to Photography

    March 5 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
    Peggy Burruss Art Studio , United States
    $150
  • Thu 5

    Intermediate Photography

    March 5 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
    Peggy Burruss Art Studio , United States
    $150
  • Fri 6

    Up Front Gallery – Monica Parson “VISION”

    March 6 - March 27
    Up Front Gallery 600 Main Street, Lynchburg, VA, United States
  • Fri 6

    Ann White Gallery – Group 6 Exhibition “Play With Meaning”

    March 6 - March 27
    Ann White Academy Gallery 600 Main Street, Lynchburg, VA, United States
  • Fri 6

    First Fridays – Monica Parson & The Group 6 Exhibition

    Featured March 6 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Ann White Academy Gallery 600 Main Street, Lynchburg, VA, United States   +1 more
    Free
  • Sat 7

    Highland Cow Portrait Workshop

    March 7 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am
    Peggy Burruss Art Studio , United States
    $25
  • Sat 7
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    Saturday Clay Day: Bird Feeder

    March 7 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
    May Carter Pottery Studio 519 Commerce Street, Lynchburg, VA, United States
    $20
  • Sat 7

    Main Street Music Show

    Featured March 7 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    The Music Hall @ 722 Commerce Street 722 Commerce St, Lynchburg, VA, United States
    $15 – $25
  • Sat 7

    LSO Presents Abbey Road: The Beatles Experience

    Featured March 7 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
    Historic Academy Theatre , United States
    $20 – $100
  • Wed 11

    Intermediate Wednesday Watercolor

    March 11 @ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
    Peggy Burruss Art Studio , United States
    $165
  • Thu 12

    Lynchburg Pops Presents: 250 Years of Heroes 

    Featured March 12 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
    Historic Academy Theatre , United States
    Free – $40
  • Fri 13

    Pottery Night Out

    March 13 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    May Carter Pottery Studio 519 Commerce Street, Lynchburg, VA, United States
    $50
  • Sat 14

    Artist Talk: Group 6 — Play With Meaning

    Featured March 14 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
    Ann White Academy Gallery 600 Main Street, Lynchburg, VA, United States
    Free
  • Sat 14

    Windows Of The World A Burt Bacharach Tribute Concert 

    Featured March 14 @ 7:30 pm
    Joy & Lynch Christian Warehouse Theatre , United States
    $55 – $70
  • Sat 14

    A Celtic Evening with Dancing Strings

    Featured March 14 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
    The Music Hall @ 722 Commerce Street 722 Commerce St, Lynchburg, VA, United States
    $15 – $18
  • Sun 15

    Daniel Barksdale’s The Family Reunion (The Documentary)

    Featured March 15 @ 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm
    Historic Academy Theatre , United States
    $30
  • Tue 17

    Intermediate Oils

    March 17 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
    Peggy Burruss Art Studio , United States
    $140
  • Fri 20

    Nick W. Johnson

    Featured March 20 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
    The Music Hall @ 722 Commerce Street 722 Commerce St, Lynchburg, VA, United States
    $12 – $15
  • Sat 21

    Charlottesville Ballet: A FairyTale Gathering™

    Featured March 21
    Historic Academy Theatre , United States
    $15 – $55
  • Sat 21

    Empty Bowls 2026

    Featured March 21 @ 11:00 am - 1:30 pm
    Joy & Lynch Christian Warehouse Theatre , United States
    $20 – $30
  • Sat 21

    America250: Voices of Virginia

    Featured March 21 @ 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
    Historic Academy Theatre , United States
    $15 – $55
  • Thu 26

    Breaking into Mosaics with Kim Clarke

    March 26 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am
    Peggy Burruss Art Studio , United States
    $150
  • Thu 26

    A Taste of Ireland – The Irish Music and Dance Sensation

    Featured March 26 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
    Historic Academy Theatre , United States
    $35 – $65
  • Fri 27

    Pottery Night Out

    March 27 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    May Carter Pottery Studio 519 Commerce Street, Lynchburg, VA, United States
    $50
  • Fri 27

    Academy Paint Night : Paint & Sip March

    March 27 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Peggy Burruss Art Studio , United States
    $35
  • Fri 27

    Lynchburg Beacon of Hope Presents: HOPEx

    Featured March 27 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Historic Academy Theatre , United States
    $25 – $100
  • Fri 27

    The Sound of Becoming with Christian Q

    Featured March 27 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
    The Music Hall @ 722 Commerce Street 722 Commerce St, Lynchburg, VA, United States
    $12 – $15
  • Sat 28

    Day Trip to STARworks

    March 28 @ 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
    May Carter Pottery Studio 519 Commerce Street, Lynchburg, VA, United States
    $90
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