203 things to do in Marion, VA this weekend, Friday, November 13 through Sunday, November 15. On the first page: 14 community, 7 talks + ideas, 6 live music, 5 family. Among them: Pumpkin Spice Tea at Draper Blooms Tea Garden (Sunday 10 a.m.); STEM Career Day at College of Education Building (Friday 8:30 a.m.); Level Up - School of Marketing and Media Summit at ETSU's the James and Nellie Brinkley Center (Friday 8:30 a.m.); Scholastic Book Fair at College of Education Building (Friday 9 a.m.). Every listing links the venue's or organizer's own page it was checked against.
Marion, VA · Eastern Time
10 a.m. Eastern Time
Other
Runs across the dates shown. Pumpkin Spice Tea at Draper Blooms Tea Garden & Sipping Apothecary, a seasonal menu with pumpkin soup and pumpkin spice scones.
Limited run.
Draper Blooms Tea Garden, 3066 Greenbriar Rd, Draper, VA 24324
Friday, November 13, 2026, 10 a.m. Eastern Time
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10 a.m.–2 p.m. Eastern Time
Boone United Methodist ChurchBoone, NC43 mi
Community
A Reentry Simulation and lived experience panel on the realities of returning home.
Boone United Methodist Church, 471 New Market Boulevard, Boone, NC 28607
Friday, November 13, 2026, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Eastern Time
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10 a.m.–4 p.m. Eastern Time
Ground Floor LobbyAthens, WV49 mi
Talks + ideas
A World Kindness Day giveaway of free painted rocks with positive messages, plus flyers on why kindness matters for personal health and the community.
Ground Floor Lobby, 1000 Vermillion Street, Athens, WV 24712
Friday, November 13, 2026, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern Time
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10 a.m.–11 a.m. Eastern Time
Bloomingdale BranchKingsport, TN57 mi
Fitness class
Chair yoga to stretch and exercise, held at the Bloomingdale Baptist Church Shelter Building to the right of the library. No registration is required.
Bloomingdale Branch, 3230 Van Horn Street, Kingsport, TN 37660
Friday, November 13, 2026, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Eastern Time
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8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Eastern Time
College of Education BuildingBoone, NC44 mi
Family
Talks
A first-time career day for App State's STEM departments, where students share flash talks and posters, hear industry panels and meet employers. It is free for current students, faculty and invited guests.
College of Education Building, 151 College Street, Boone, NC 28608
Friday, November 13, 2026, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Eastern Time
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8:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Eastern Time
ETSU's the James and Nellie Brinkley CenterJohnson City, TN60 mi
Other
A summit for marketing and media professionals to build skills and network.
ETSU's the James and Nellie Brinkley Center, 2001 Millennium Place, Johnson City, TN 37604
Friday, November 13, 2026, 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Eastern Time
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9 a.m.–2 p.m. Eastern Time
College of Education BuildingBoone, NC44 mi
Festival
A Scholastic Book Fair hosted by the Elementary Education program in the Reich College of Education. Proceeds put books in the hands of future teachers and students in need.
College of Education Building, 151 College Street, Boone, NC 28608
Friday, November 13, 2026, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Eastern Time
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10:30 a.m.–11:15 a.m. Eastern Time
Tazewell LibraryTazewell, VA19 mi
Community
Mini Music, a free preschool introduction to music and movement with dancing, singing, musical instruments, rhythm, snowball fights and the parachute.
Tazewell Library, 129 Main Street, Tazewell, VA 24651
Friday, November 13, 2026, 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. Eastern Time
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10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Abingdon LibraryAbingdon, VA27 mi
Mahjong
Players of all skill levels play American Mahjongg, a strategy game that blends skill and luck with tiles.
Abingdon Library, 205 Oak Hill Street, Abingdon, VA 24210
Friday, November 13, 2026, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Eastern Time
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10:30 a.m.–11:15 a.m. Eastern Time
Bluefield LibraryBluefield, VA31 mi
Community
Mini Music, a free preschool introduction to music and movement with dancing, singing, musical instruments, rhythm, snowball fights and the parachute.
Bluefield Library, 108 Huffard Drive, Bluefield, VA 24605
Friday, November 13, 2026, 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. Eastern Time
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10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Eastern Time
Blountville BranchBlountville, TN49 mi
Family
Picture book stories, activities and crafts with Ms. Nancy to help children socialize and build skills for starting school.
Blountville Branch, 1655 Blountville Blvd., Blountville, TN 37617
Friday, November 13, 2026, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Eastern Time
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12 p.m. Eastern Time
The Bristol Tattoo CompanyBristol, TN41 mi
Other
The Bristol Tattoo Company, 504 State St, Bristol, TN 37620
Friday, November 13, 2026, 12 p.m. Eastern Time
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12 p.m.–8 p.m. Eastern Time
An exhibition showcasing fiber artist Nancy Hershberger's landscape textile pieces, which use raw-edge appliqué, inks, paints, and free-motion quilting.
Turchin Center for the Visual Arts, 423 West King Street, Boone, NC
Friday, November 13, 2026, 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time
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12 p.m.–8 p.m. Eastern Time
Turchin Center for the Visual ArtsBoone, NC44 mi
Art
An exhibition by Karen Emenhiser Harris and Al Harris-Fernandez exploring their relationship through their different aesthetic styles of visual abstraction.
Turchin Center for the Visual Arts, 423 West King Street, Boone, NC
Friday, November 13, 2026, 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time
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12 p.m.–8 p.m. Eastern Time
Turchin Center for the Visual ArtsBoone, NC44 mi
Art
Cut Food, photographer Beth Galton's playful cross sections of everyday foods made with food stylists, on display in the Community Gallery. Admission is free.
Turchin Center for the Visual Arts, 423 West King Street, Boone, NC
Friday, November 13, 2026, 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time
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12 p.m.–1:15 p.m. Eastern Time
Peacock HallBoone, NC44 mi
Community
Food & drink
Three Dean's Club Research Grant recipients present their findings over lunch.
Peacock Hall, 416 Howard Street, Boone, NC 28608
Friday, November 13, 2026, 12 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. Eastern Time
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1 p.m.–3 p.m. Eastern Time
Glade Spring LibraryGlade Spring, VA14 mi
Mahjong
American mahjong games open to players of all skill levels.
Glade Spring Library, 305 N. Glade St., Glade Spring, VA 24340
Friday, November 13, 2026, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Eastern Time
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1 p.m.–2 p.m. Eastern Time
Pocahontas LibraryPocahontas, VA34 mi
Card games
Card games, a free program open to all ages.
Pocahontas Library, 179 Centre Street, Pocahontas, VA 24635
Friday, November 13, 2026, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Eastern Time
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1 p.m.–2 p.m. Eastern Time
Carroll County Public LibraryHillsville, VA43 mi
Community
A casual jam session, where players bring instruments and others come for the music. All skill levels are welcome.
Carroll County Public Library, 101 Beaver Dam Road, Hillsville, VA 24343
Friday, November 13, 2026, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Eastern Time
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1:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Sabine HillElizabethton, TN55 mi
Talks + ideas
Guided tour of Sabine Hill, the home Mary Patton Taylor built. It is described as one of the finest examples of Federal architecture in Tennessee. About 45 minutes for up to 12 people; registration required. Adults $10; seniors 65+, veterans and active military $8; ages 17 and under $5.
Sabine Hill, 2328 W G St, Elizabethton, TN 37643
Friday, November 13, 2026, 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Eastern Time
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2 p.m.–3 p.m. Eastern Time
Damascus LibraryDamascus, VA21 mi
Community
An afternoon book club at the Damascus library discussing The Correspondent by Virginia Evans.
Damascus Library, 310 Water Street, Damascus, VA 24236
Friday, November 13, 2026, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Eastern Time
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2 p.m.–4 p.m. Eastern Time
Abingdon LibraryAbingdon, VA27 mi
Movie screening
A free movie, Pillow Talk: an interior decorator and a playboy songwriter share a telephone party line and size each other up.
Abingdon Library, 205 Oak Hill Street, Abingdon, VA 24210
Friday, November 13, 2026, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern Time
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2 p.m.–3 p.m. Eastern Time
Birthplace of Country Music MuseumBristol, VA41 mi
Movie screening
America in Color: Made in the USA, a Smithsonian Channel film on the journey of the American worker through the first half of the 20th century, in the Birthplace of Country Music's Performance Theatre.
Birthplace of Country Music Museum, 101 Country Music Way, Bristol, VA 24201
Friday, November 13, 2026, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Eastern Time
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2 p.m.–3:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Peacock HallBoone, NC44 mi
Talks + ideas
The Department of Economics Seminar Series, where guest speakers present their research. Anyone is welcome.
Peacock Hall, 416 Howard Street, Boone, NC 28608
Friday, November 13, 2026, 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Eastern Time
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2 p.m.–3 p.m. Eastern Time
Blountville BranchBlountville, TN49 mi
Community
A weekly program for elementary-age readers exploring new themes through science, books, and art.
Blountville Branch, 1655 Blountville Blvd., Blountville, TN 37617
Friday, November 13, 2026, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Eastern Time
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3 p.m.–5 p.m. Eastern Time
Lebanon LibraryLebanon, VA31 mi
Community
A quarterly community tables event at the Russell County library in Lebanon, where local businesses, authors and organizations set up tables.
Lebanon Library, 248 W. Main Street, Lebanon, VA 24266
Friday, November 13, 2026, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Time
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3 p.m. Eastern Time
Runs across the dates shown. A whole weekend of mahjong with a Dolly-inspired theme, mixing a little country with a little sparkle.
Limited run.
Hard Rock Casino Bristol, 500 Gate City Hwy, Bristol, VA 24201
Friday, November 13, 2026, 3 p.m. Eastern Time
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3 p.m.–5 p.m. Eastern Time
Plemmons Student UnionBoone, NC44 mi
Community
A relaxed gathering for App State faculty and faculty emeriti to share expertise and ideas on teaching, research and service. Refreshments are served.
Plemmons Student Union, 263 Locust Street, Boone, NC 28608
Friday, November 13, 2026, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Time
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3 p.m.–5 p.m. Eastern Time
Festival
A celebration of 15 years of the Scholars with Diverse Abilities Program at App State, an inclusive post-secondary program for young adults with intellectual disabilities.
North End Zone Facility, 425 Jack Branch Drive, Boone, NC 28608
Friday, November 13, 2026, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Time
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3:30 p.m.–5 p.m. Eastern Time
Tazewell LibraryTazewell, VA19 mi
Movie screening
Film Fridays at the Library, a weekly family friendly movie. Free and open to the public.
Tazewell Library, 129 Main Street, Tazewell, VA 24651
Friday, November 13, 2026, 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Time
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3:30 p.m.–5 p.m. Eastern Time
SAC Art StudioMOUNT AIRY, NC56 mi
Family
A monthly visual arts class for young people ages 5 to 15.
SAC Art Studio, 218 Rockford St., MOUNT AIRY, NC 27030
Friday, November 13, 2026, 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Time
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4 p.m.–5:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Galax Public LibraryGalax, VA35 mi
Community
A quiet reading session at the library where you bring your own book. Ages 8 and up, with an optional book talk at the end and drinks and snacks provided.
Galax Public Library, 610 W. Stuart Drive, Galax, VA 24333
Friday, November 13, 2026, 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Eastern Time
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4 p.m.–5 p.m. Eastern Time
Mendota LibraryMendota, VA45 mi
Family
Talks · Food & drink
Teen Life Skills: Cooking & Nutrition, with Andrea Wann of the Virginia Cooperative Extension teaching easy cooking skills for healthy eating.
Mendota Library, 2562 Mendota Road, Mendota, VA 24270
Friday, November 13, 2026, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Time
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4 p.m. Eastern Time
Mischief's DenPearisburg, VA55 mi
Board games
Commander night for Magic: The Gathering: 100 card singleton decks, no duplicates except basic lands and cards that state otherwise, a starting life total of 40, and a Commander that must be a legendary creature, with some exceptional cases.
Mischief's Den, 101 S Main St, Pearisburg, VA 24134
Friday, November 13, 2026, 4 p.m. Eastern Time
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4 p.m.–6 p.m. Eastern Time
Elkhorn City Public LibraryElkhorn City, KY56 mi
Community
Weekly Rook card game night for adults, free, open to new and seasoned players.
Elkhorn City Public Library, 150 East Main Street, Elkhorn City, KY 41522
Friday, November 13, 2026, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern Time
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4 p.m.–5 p.m. Eastern Time
Jacob's Nature Park Green Space ShelterJohnson City, TN58 mi
Talks + ideas
A book launch: Rieppe reads from Ain't the Land.
Jacob's Nature Park Green Space Shelter, 1919 Ocala Dr, Johnson City, TN 37601
Friday, November 13, 2026, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Time
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5 p.m.–9 p.m. Eastern Time
The Bristol Boo-tique: a curiosities & mBristol, VA41 mi
Other
Mystery Paranormal Trip at The Bristol Boo-tique: a curiosities & m in Virginia.
The Bristol Boo-tique: a curiosities & m, 503 State St, Bristol, VA 24201
Friday, November 13, 2026, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Eastern Time
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5 p.m. Eastern Time
Memorial Park Community CenterJohnson City, TN58 mi
Game night
The community center's new Esports Lab: play games, try new activities or do homework on a powerful computer. Free, with controllers available.
Memorial Park Community Center, 510 Bert St, Johnson City, TN 37601
Friday, November 13, 2026, 5 p.m. Eastern Time
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5:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Kitchen Table Games and BistroWest Jefferson, NC33 mi
Board games
Kitchen Table Games and Bistro, 926 U.S. Hwy 221 Business, West Jefferson, NC 28694
Friday, November 13, 2026, 5:30 p.m. Eastern Time
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5:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m. Eastern Time
TiebreakersJohnson City, TN59 mi
Talks + ideas
An Online MSSW Meet and Greet: meet members of the team and ask questions about the programs, whether considering applying or already applied. Free.
Tiebreakers, 1805 North Roan Street, Johnson City, TN 37601
Friday, November 13, 2026, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Eastern Time
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5:30 p.m.–8 p.m. Eastern Time
The River of Tri-Cities ChurchJohnson City, TN59 mi
Family
River Kids Fun Night at The River of Tri-Cities Church in Johnson City, Tennessee.
The River of Tri-Cities Church, 1005 John Exum Parkway, Johnson City, TN 37604
Friday, November 13, 2026, 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time
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6 p.m.–9 p.m. Eastern Time
Todd MercantileTodd, NC37 mi
Community
Dancing
Old-time tunes and square dancing with friends and neighbors, after a potluck where everyone brings a dish to share. $5.
Todd Mercantile, 3899 Todd Railroad Grade Road, Todd, NC 28684
Friday, November 13, 2026, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Eastern Time
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6 p.m.–9 p.m. Eastern Time
Kil'n Time Contemporary CeramicsBristol, TN41 mi
Art
A canvas painting class at Kil'n Time Contemporary Ceramics, where painters pay $40 for supplies and instruction.
Kil'n Time Contemporary Ceramics, 818 State St, Bristol, TN 37620
Friday, November 13, 2026, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Eastern Time
Walk-ins are welcome, so stop by anytime during our regular business hours and Fire Up Your Inner Artist!From kilntimeceramics.com, Oct 18, 2026
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6 p.m. Eastern Time
Daydream GamesPrinceton, WV44 mi
Board games
A store that carries board games, trading card games and puzzles, and runs a monthly subscription of titles from small creators and publishers.
Daydream Games, 925 Mercer Street, Princeton, WV 24740
Friday, November 13, 2026, 6 p.m. Eastern Time
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6 p.m.–9 p.m. Eastern Time
SouthEnd Brewing Co.Boone, NC44 mi
Live music
Runs across the dates shown. Live music is played outdoors in the Beer Garden on Friday and Saturday nights when the weather allows. Some nights are sports watch parties.
Limited run.
SouthEnd Brewing Co., 747 West King Street, Boone, NC 28607
Friday, November 13, 2026, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Eastern Time
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6 p.m.–7 p.m. Eastern Time
Broyhill Music CenterBoone, NC44 mi
Live music
A faculty recital from the Hayes School of Music with an unusual twist. It is free and open to the public, and no ticket is needed.
Broyhill Music Center, 813 Rivers Street, Boone, NC 28608
Friday, November 13, 2026, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Eastern Time
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6 p.m. Eastern Time
Sports + fitness
Radford University campus, 801 East Main St., Radford, VA 24142
Friday, November 13, 2026, 6 p.m. Eastern Time
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6 p.m.–9 p.m. Eastern Time
Memorial Park Community CenterJohnson City, TN58 mi
Community
Dancing
A senior dance honoring veterans, with DJ Big Fish. For ages 50 and up. $5 per person, with tickets sold in person at the center.
Memorial Park Community Center, 510 Bert St, Johnson City, TN 37601
Friday, November 13, 2026, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Eastern Time
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6 p.m.–7:30 p.m. Eastern Time
The Philosopher’s HouseJohnson City, TN59 mi
Open mic
Talks
PoetTEA, a monthly open mic night of poetry and community with the Poetry Society of Tennessee and the Philosopher's House Writer's Workshop.
The Philosopher’s House, 117 W Fairview Ave., Johnson City, TN 37604
Friday, November 13, 2026, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Eastern Time
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6:30 p.m.–9 p.m. Eastern Time
Community
An Appalachian acoustic open jam every Friday night at the Willis Gap Community Center, with music, dancing, food and a 50/50 drawing. Bluegrass, country, old-time and gospel, jammed every Friday since the mid 1990s.
Weekly, Fridays
Venue at 144 The Hollow Road, 144 The Hollow Road,, Ararat, VA 24053
Friday, November 13, 2026, 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Eastern Time
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6:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Paradise GamesMount Airy, NC55 mi
Theater
Magic: The Gathering's Friday Night Magic, in Commander: four-player games where each deck is built around one legendary card and everyone starts at 40 life. Players of every level are welcome. Casual play; entry is $10.
Paradise Games, 249 Market Street, Mount Airy, NC 27030
Friday, November 13, 2026, 6:30 p.m. Eastern Time
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6:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Big Hank's GamingKingsport, TN59 mi
Theater
Magic: The Gathering's Friday Night Magic, in Standard: head-to-head games with decks of at least 60 cards from the newest sets. Players of every level are welcome. Casual play for up to 34 players; entry is $5.
Big Hank's Gaming, 5621 Fort Henry Dr, Kingsport, TN 37663
Friday, November 13, 2026, 6:30 p.m. Eastern Time
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7 p.m.–9 p.m. Eastern Time
Damascus Old Mill InnDamascus, VA21 mi
Live music
Food and live music with Jenna Greene.
Damascus Old Mill Inn, 215 West Imboden Street, Damascus, VA 24236
Friday, November 13, 2026, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Eastern Time
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7 p.m.–10 p.m. Eastern Time
Phipps General StoreLansing, NC23 mi
Other
A lively jam session at Phipps General Store, with spectators sitting and chatting on benches.
Phipps General Store, 2425 Silas Creek Road, Lansing, NC 28643
Friday, November 13, 2026, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Eastern Time
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7 p.m.–9 p.m. Eastern Time
Ashe County Agriculture CampusJefferson, NC31 mi
Talks + ideas
SEBRA's Extreme Bulls and Barrels returns to the Ashe County Agriculture Center in Jefferson, North Carolina.
Ashe County Agriculture Campus, 162 Agriculture Way, Jefferson, NC 28640
Friday, November 13, 2026, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Eastern Time
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7 p.m. Eastern Time
Sports + fitness
King University campus, 1350 King College Road, Bristol, TN 37620
Friday, November 13, 2026, 7 p.m. Eastern Time
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7 p.m.–8 p.m. Eastern Time
Live music
A concert of songs of the revolution(s) at Theatre Bristol's Cameo Theatre. $15.
Birthplace of Country Music Museum, 520 Birthplace of Country Music Way, Bristol, VA 24201
Friday, November 13, 2026, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time
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7 p.m. Eastern Time
Stateline Bar & GrilleBristol, TN41 mi
DJ night
DJ B-Digital spins at Stateline Bar & Grille.
Stateline Bar & Grille, 644 State St, Bristol, TN 37620
Friday, November 13, 2026, 7 p.m. Eastern Time
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7 p.m. Eastern Time
Cameo TheatreBristol, VA41 mi
Live music
Songs of the Revolution(s), celebrating 250 years of the United States with history told through story and song.
Cameo Theatre, 703 State St, Bristol, VA 24201
Friday, November 13, 2026, 7 p.m. Eastern Time
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7 p.m.–9 p.m. Eastern Time
HC Paul TheatreAthens, WV49 mi
Talks + ideas
A staging of Radium Girls by Concord University students.
HC Paul Theatre, 1000 Vermillion Street, Athens, WV 24712
Friday, November 13, 2026, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Eastern Time
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