Spring Snuggles with infant baby goats and Bottle Feed. Limited space as this event is being held indoors. Also, enjoy an additional hour feeding and interacting with farm animals and see and be up close and touchable with our snowy white Alpaca Marshmallow, no drama Llama and Cupcake, the mini Donkey. Clucking chickens, plus the […]
This emotionally-affecting documentary has earned lavish international and festival praise for its depiction of a woman in North Macedonia who employs ancient beekeeping traditions to cultivate honey – and the challenges she faces when the outside world intrudes. “A luminous neorealist fable, a sad but stirring tale of struggle, persistence and change“ (NY Times). 85 […]
Come out for a wild night of completely uncensored stand-up comedy with your favorite local comedians from Third Rail Comedy and guests! About this Event Third Rail Comedy presents: A Third Rail Comedy Showcase It's a new year, you're a new you... and we're still here to make you laugh! Come out […]
Build your very own Peeps diorama and enter to win a $25 gift card to spend at any participating Occoquan business! For the 4th year in a row, the community is invited to participate in the Town of Occoquan Community Peep Contest by designing, creating, and submitting family-friendly Peep dioramas. Enter by March 25 to […]
Make a reservation to see the exhibition on view through March 26. The Ruffin Gallery is open Monday from 2:00 - 5:00PM, Thursday from 10:00AM - 1:00PM and Friday (10:00AM - 4:00PM) by reservation.
In partnership with the Virginia Film Festival, we present author Mark Harris for a discussion of his new book, Mike Nichols: A Life. The acclaimed biography explores the life, work, struggle, and passion of the celebrated film and stage director. The conversation will be moderated by VAFF associate programmer Joe Fab. As part of the […]
Advocate and author Judith Heumann (Being Heumann: An Unrepentant Memoir of a Disability Rights Activist) discusses her book and her life’s work in conversation with John Wodatch. Through Being Heumann, one of the most influential disability rights activists in U.S. history tells her personal story of fighting for the right to receive an education, have […]
Young people ages 16-24 with disabilities (such as autism, ADHD, and learning disabilities) become the techies of tomorrow, gaining important technological skills as they are introduced to current issues and challenges shaping social-justice movements. Participants reflect on their own identities and challenge their assumptions by learning how to code, create games, and make personal websites. […]
PLACE VIRTUAL - your preference Roanoke, VA US 24019 DESCRIPTION Join us for our Inaugural BIKE FOR AUTISM Virtual Cycle Challenge. There are 4 different challenges (3 mile Fun Ride, 10 mile,20 mile, and KOM/QOM) , something for everyone! Stationary bikes can even be used for the first 3 challenges (not KOM/QOM). Fun for an […]
30-minute virtual magic show followed by a post-show Q&A. About this Event In his 30 minute virtual magic show, magician/autistic self-advocate Cody Clark combines magic, comedy, and storytelling to share what living with autism is like. Starting with his initial diagnosis and ending with his college graduation, Cody places his magic routines inside common life […]