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April 2025
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 »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…
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Red Cross Blood Drive
Give the gift of life- donate blood at one of the Red Cross' Blood Drives this year! Drink plenty of water, and come in ready to give blood. January 28, April 15, July 15, September 9, December 2- you can register for any or all of the dates on redcrossblood.org!
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 »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 »Gavin Dustin 5k
Join MHS student Gavin Dustin on the morning of April 19th as he hosts a 5k race at Mathews Elementary School to benefit the youth soccer program at the Mathews Family YMCA, while fulfilling the requirements of a school project. Race start time is 9:30am and is open to participants of all ages and skill levels. You can register at the link below for only $10: https://www.ymcavp.org/program-search?locations=&categories=&exclude=&ages=&days=&weeks=&keywords=Gavin%20Dustin&no_results=0&sort=ASC__name
Find out more »Mathews Community Easter Egg Hunt
Children ages 3-10 are welcome to join for the Community Easter Egg Hunt on the Court Green! Costumes are welcome, and please bring a basket. This free event is open to the whole community, and the Easter Bunny himself will make an appearance!
Find out more »Chicken & Fried Fish Dinner
Enjoy a fried fish or fried chicken dinner, with your choice of sides: potato salad or Cole slaw, with string beans and a roll or corn bread, plus a slice of cake, and a drink! Plus, shop 'til you drop at the Bazaar, and enter the 50/50 raffle for a chance to win a 55-inch TV!
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 »Give Me Liberty Traveling Exhibition
Give Me Liberty Traveling Exhibition, on loan from the Virginia Museum of History & Culture Give Me Liberty: Virginia & The Forging of a Nation will explore the unique and essential Virginia people, events, and sites that helped bring liberty and democracy to a nation. Commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, this exhibit will highlight the complex, diverse, and inspiring Virginia history which is, in fact, America’s story. Give Me Liberty will provide context for the coming…
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