The Rocktown Report {Sept 21-24}

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Another fun weekend awaits us, Harrisonburg!

There’s a lot of live music on deck, JMU sports, and more.

Some highlights of the weekend?

• The Edith J. Carrier Arboretum is kicking off its “In Person Plant Sale” on Thursday (runs through October 5)

• The Harrisonburg Farmers Market is launching its first “Sunset Market” on Thursday from 5-8pm

• Cave Hill Farms Brewery is celebrating 4 years and The Friendly Fermenter is celebrating 6!

See you out there!

📆 EVENTS 

THURSDAY

Sing It Or Wing It Karaoke Night at Beards & Broads | 6-10pm (link)

Singo at Pale Fire Brewing | 7-9pm (link)

Trivia at Sage Bird Ciderworks | 8-10pm (link)

Trivia Night with Geeks Who Drink at Island Wing Company | 8-11pm (link)

FRIDAY

The Friendly Fermenter 6th Anniversary Bash with The Mash | 5-10pm (link)

Run, Sweat, and Beers! at Brothers Craft Brewing | 530-10pm (link)

Hispanic Film Festival: Chile ‘76 at Court Square Theater | 7-9pm (link)

Karaoke at Sage Bird Ciderworks | 730pm (link)

SATURDAY

Mt. Crawford Creamery Car Show | 9am-2pm (link)

College Football Saturdays at Brothers Craft Brewing | 12-10pm (link)

Shenandoah Electric Vehicle Show at Massanetta Springs Conference Center | 130-5pm (link)

Celebrate Fall at Back at the Farm | 6-9pm (link)

Hispanic Film Festival: Carmen at Court Square Theater | 7-9pm (link)

X2 Comedy Night at Clementine Cafe | 8pm (link)

70s Dance Party with DJ Finks at Sage Bird Ciderworks | 8pm (link)

SUNDAY

Yoga at Sage Bird Ciderworks | 10am (link)

Brothers Bluegrass Sunday at Brothers Craft | 5-7pm (link)

🎸 LIVE MUSIC

THURSDAY

Jimmy O on the Patio at Vito’s Italian Kitchen | 6pm (link)

FRIDAY

Brent Hull at Marceline Vineyards | 5-8pm (link)

Finally Fridays with Jimmy O at CrossKeys Vineyard | 530-830pm (link)

Southern Hospitality at Brix & Columns Vineyards | 6-9pm (link)

Josh Davidson at Beards & Broads | 6-9pm (link)

Who Shot John at Elkton Brewing | 630-930pm (link)

Toast the Weekend: Standing Room Only at Bluestone Vineyard | 630-930pm (link)

Spencer Hatcher at Cave Hill Farms Brewery | 630-930pm (link)

Project Locreat at Arts Incarnate | 7-10pm (link)

Agency of Change Gala Event at Hotel Madison | 7pm (link)

The Travelin’ Round Songwriter Series at Clementine | 9-11pm (link)

SATURDAY

Kat and the Travelers at White Oak Lavender Farm | 1-4pm (link)

E-Town Band at Marceline Vineyards | 2-5pm (link)

REWIND at Cave Hill Farms Brewery | 2-5pm (link)

Big City Band at Cave Hill Farms Brewery | 630-930pm (link)

Shane Click at Massanutten Base Camp | 7-10pm (link)

Six Shot Rebellion at Fraternal Order of Eagles | 7pm (link)

SUNDAY

Brunch with Pat Anderson at CrossKeys Vineyards | 12-3pm (link)

Spencer Wenger at Marceline Vineyards | 2-5pm (link)

Music and Mimosas: Marlon Foster & Friends at Brix & Columns Vineyards | 2-5pm (link)

Jerry Wimmer at Massanutten Base Camp | 7-10pm (link)

🏫 COMMUNITY/FAMILY/CLASSES

THURSDAY

Dogs 2 Read 2 at Massanutten Regional Library | 430-530pm (link)

Harrisonburg Farmers Market “Sunset Market” | 5-8pm

SATURDAY

Harrisonburg Farmers Market | 8am-1pm (link)

Ladies Auxilary Yard Sale at Fraternal Order of Eagles | 8am-1pm (link)

Botanical Art and Nature Journaling Workshop at Edith. J Carrier Arboretum | 10am (link)

Lesterloot Fall Market in Port Republic | 10am-4pm (link)

Beginner Rug Making at Virginia Quilt Museum | 10am-1pm (link)

Herbs for Menopause Class at Friendly City Co-op | 1-230pm (link)

Our Community Place Gala at Park View Mennonite Church | 530pm (link)

☁️ WEEKEND WEATHER

⛅️ Thursday ~ 79/50 - Partly Cloudy - 5%

🌥️ Friday ~ 74/53 - Mostly Cloudy - 6%

🌧️ Saturday ~ 64/51 - Rain - 63%

🌥️ Sunday ~ 74/51 - Partly Cloudy - 24%

🏆️ JMU SPORTS

RESULTS FROM MON-WED

⛳️ Men’s Golf at VCU Shootout (Tied 1st out of 15 teams)

⚽️ (4-2-2) Men’s Soccer at Georgetown (L 0-2)

UPCOMING SCHEDULE

⚽️ Women’s Soccer vs. Marshall (Thurs), at Appalachian State (Sun)

🎾 Men’s Tennis at NYCC College Invitational at ODU (Fri, Sat, Sun)

🎾 Women’s Tennis at Elon Fall Invitational (Fri, Sat, Sun)

⛳️ Women’s Golf at Lady Paladin Invitatioanl at Furman (Fri, Sat, Sun)

🏑 Field Hockey at Louisville (Fri), at Indiana (Sun)

🏐 Volleyball at Appalachian State (Fri, Sat)

🏃 Cross Country at UVA Invitational (Sat)

🥎 Softball at George Mason (Sat), vs. Maryland (Sat)

⚽️ Men’s Soccer at Coastal Carolina (Sat)

⚽️ Football at Utah State (Sat)

YOU’RE THE BEST!
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