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March 2025
Concerts by the Bay: BrassWind
BrassWind is bringing back the classic horn band sound and look that’s been missing for quite some time. BrassWind is composed completely of retired & active-duty military in addition to some of the original charter-member educators that have remained. Though the roster and genres have changed, the mission has always been the same- To bring back good quality music to Hampton Roads and beyond…and to do it the right way. The way it was meant to be done…an incredibly gifted rhythm…
Find out more »April 2025
Concerts by the Bay: Bobby BlackHat
Known as Virginia’s Blues Ambassador, award winning recording artist, harmonica player, vocalist, songwriter, comedian, producer has been playing harmonica for over 46 years. Bobby is a retired U.S. Coast Guard Commander with 27 years of distinguished service which included serving as Military Aide to the President and being awarded the Coast Guard Medal for Heroism. He has opened for music legends: B.B King, Taj Mahal, Delbert McClinton, Patti Labelle, Ramsey Lewis, and Maze. He has also performed with Eddie…
Find out more »Party at the Wharf Summer Series 2025
Join the Mathews Land Conservancy for the kickoff to their Party at the Wharf Summer Series with live music by Mercy Creek, and delicious Salty's Bob Oyster and Seafood! Gates open at 5 pm, with live music from 6-9 pm. All ages are welcome: tickets are $5 (12 and under are free!) Cash bar- wine and beer available. Bring your lawn chair!
Find out more »Hunter Owens LIVE at The Hatchery
Join Hunter Owens as he performs at the Hatchery from 5-7 pm, and grab some delicious oysters while you enjoy the show!
Find out more »Shane Norris LIVE at Richardson’s Cafe
Head over to Richardson's Cafe for some delicious food and great live music from Shane Norris!
Find out more »Disney’s “Newsies”
Joint the Court House Players for the presentations Disney's "Newsies!" Dates: Friday, April 18, at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 19, at 2 p.m. Friday, April 25, at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 26, at 2 p.m. and at 7 p.m. Sunday, April 27, at 3 p.m. The Court House Players production of the musical "Newsies" bursts with energy and excitement…
Find out more »May 2025
May Faire, A Rural Life: Country Stores, Post Offices & Wharfs
Kick off the Spring season with May Faire, in Mathews County, Virginia, the first weekend of May every year; join us for a community heritage festival. The 2025 May Faire theme will be A Rural Life: Country Stores, Post Offices & Wharfs. The county’s 7th annual spring heritage festival will feature a “county fair” atmosphere and will examine our very rural way of life—the people, their histories, their agricultural heritage, and their stories both past and present—focusing on farming, fishing…
Find out more »Music on Maple with Tristan Dougherty Trio
Our first Music on Maple concert of the year will be on May 2nd, and the band is the Tristan Dougherty Trio! Tristan Dougherty is a folk musician and songwriter based in Richmond, Virginia. By combining meditative, finger-style guitar playing with warm, illuminative lyrics and innovative arrangements, he’s developed a refreshingly original sound that draws on indie, classic country and Appalachian music traditions. Whether performing solo or with his string band, his work reflects a deep reverence for the craft,…
Find out more »Donk’s 50th Anniversary Shows
Performance schedule coming, dates below: 4/5, 5/10, 6/14, 7/19, 8/16, 9/13, 10/18, 11/8, 12/6 All shows subject to last minute changes. Please join the email list or on Facebook for real-time updates. Harry M. Ward Auditorium, Mathews High School, 9889 Buckley Hall Road, Mathews, VA 23109 NEW!!! Shows start at 7:30 PM – Doors open at 7:00 PM Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for Children 12 and under Tickets can be purchased at the door on show…
Find out more »Party at the Wharf 2025 Concert Series
Stay tuned for a listing of performers and food trucks! All concerts are family-friendly! All cost $5, except 5/17 Party, which is free as part of the Tour de Chesapeake.
Find out more »TDC’S Party at the Wharf
Join the Tour de Chesapeake for a special, FREE Party at the Wharf! Open to all! Band: 7th Street Dance Band Food Truck: Creekside Catering
Find out more »VA250 All America Concert
The Mathews VA250 Committee is pleased to co-sponsor, along with the Mathews Museum and the Mathews County Historical Society, a concert at Mathews High School, featuring The Courthouse Community Orchestra, under the direction of Staff Sergeant Jarrett Kocan of the U.S. Air Force Heritage of America Band. Join us as we memorialize the 249th anniversary of the May 15 creation of Virginia’s Declaration of Independence. The concert will begin at 3 pm, doors open at 2:30 pm. There is no…
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