45 things to do in Marion, VA today and tonight, Thursday, November 12. From 5 p.m.: 8 community, 4 talks + ideas, 3 art, 3 music jam. Tonight: D&D Encounters Celebration Deadmines Delve at Galaxie Guild (5 p.m.); Old Time Mountain Jam at MacArthur Inn (5 p.m.); Magic Academy: Learn to Play at Flashpoint Games (5 p.m.); Rieppe's Book Launch - Ain't the Land at Christ Community Church (5 p.m.). Every listing links the venue's or organizer's own page it was checked against.
Marion, VA this weekendEvery date in Marion, VAAll of Virginia
Marion, VA · Eastern Time
5 p.m. Eastern Time
Galaxie GuildGalax, VA35 mi
Board games
A Dungeons & Dragons game at a local game store: each player is a hero in a shared story and says what their character does, while one person, the Dungeon Master, runs the story and says when to roll dice.
Galaxie Guild, 210 W Oldtown St, Galax, VA 24333
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 5 p.m. Eastern Time
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5 p.m. Eastern Time
MacArthur InnNARROWS, VA52 mi
Other
A country cooking dinner and old-time mountain music jam, where stringed instruments join in and musicians get a discounted meal. The jam costs nothing, and it usually draws about fourteen players.
MacArthur Inn, 117 MACARTHUR LANE, NARROWS, VA 24124
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 5 p.m. Eastern Time
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5 p.m. Eastern Time
Flashpoint GamesJonesville, NC56 mi
Board games
Magic Academy: Learn to Play is a free Magic event for new players at Flashpoint Games.
Flashpoint Games, 121 Valley Dr., Jonesville, NC 28642
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 5 p.m. Eastern Time
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5 p.m.–6 p.m. Eastern Time
Christ Community ChurchJohnson City, TN59 mi
Talks + ideas
A book launch where Rieppe reads from Ain't the Land at Christ Community Church.
Christ Community Church, 400 Ashe Street, Johnson City, TN 37604
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern Time
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5:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Tazewell LibraryTazewell, VA19 mi
Community
Tazewell Bird Club at Tazewell Library in Virginia.
Tazewell Library, 129 Main Street, Tazewell, VA 24651
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Eastern Time
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5:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Thomas Memorial BranchBluff City, TN48 mi
Community
A family sensory activity: make homemade autumn-scented moon sand that smells like pumpkin pie. No registration required.
Thomas Memorial Branch, 481 Cedar Street, Bluff City, TN 37618
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Eastern Time
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5:30 p.m.–7 p.m. Eastern Time
Glencoe Mansion & MuseumRadford, VA56 mi
Art
Opening reception for "Between Friends," a duo show of watercolor and acrylic paintings by Rebecca Harris and Sharon Taylor at Glencoe Mansion.
Glencoe Mansion & Museum, 600 Unruh Drive, Radford, VA 24141
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Eastern Time
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5:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Bloomingdale BranchKingsport, TN57 mi
Community
An evening of riddles and challenges at the library, where you help track down a turkey that has gotten loose.
Bloomingdale Branch, 3230 Van Horn Street, Kingsport, TN 37660
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Eastern Time
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5:45 p.m.–8 p.m. Eastern Time
Yee-Haw Johnson City, TNJohnson City, TN59 mi
Community
Fitness
The Turtles Run Club, a FREE all-inclusive club for runners of all speeds and abilities meeting at the back of Yee-Haw. Runners get a FREE 12 oz beer.
Yee-Haw Johnson City, TN, 126 Buffalo Street, Johnson City, TN 37604
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 5:45 p.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time
Food: tacos · quesadillas · seafood · steak · pretzelsFrom the venue's menu, Oct 18, 2026
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6 p.m.–7:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Tazewell LibraryTazewell, VA19 mi
Mahjong
Free weekly American Mahjong open play and beginner instruction at the library.
Tazewell Library, 129 Main Street, Tazewell, VA 24651
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Eastern Time
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6 p.m. Eastern Time
Washington County FairgroundsAbingdon, VA29 mi
Live music
A fiddling competition at the Washington County Fairgrounds in Abingdon, Virginia, with contests for old-time, bluegrass and gospel musicians. Competitors play for over $8,500 in prize money.
Washington County Fairgrounds, 17046 Fairground Drive, Abingdon, VA 24210
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 6 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 guided canvas painting class: start with a blank canvas and finish with a work of art, beginner or experienced. No experience required; bring a friend, wine and takeout. $40 per painter, reservations required.
Kil'n Time Contemporary Ceramics, 818 State St, Bristol, TN 37620
Thursday, November 12, 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.–9 p.m. Eastern Time
A Jazz Jam with the LM Trio. Free.
Weekly, Thursdays
fizz Ed, 260 Howard Street, Boone, NC 28607
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Eastern Time
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6 p.m.–7 p.m. Eastern Time
The BeaconBoone, NC45 mi
Other
Maiscéu plays original music inspired by the mountains of Minas Gerais, Brazil, and life in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina.
The Beacon, 125 Graduate Lane, Boone, NC 28607
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Eastern Time
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6 p.m.–7:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Carter County Drug Prevention OfficeElizabethton, TN53 mi
Family
Art
A free art workshop for youth ages 8 to 18, where making art helps them learn healthy ways to cope. Snacks and drinks are provided, and Nash Acuña leads the workshop.
Carter County Drug Prevention Office, 1217 W. G. Street, Elizabethton, TN 37643
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Eastern Time
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6 p.m.–9 p.m. Eastern Time
Music jam
The Reeves Theater, 129 W MAIN ST, ELKIN, NC 28621
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Eastern Time
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6 p.m.–8 p.m. Eastern Time
The Philosopher’s HouseJohnson City, TN59 mi
Game night
Beginner-focused, no-pressure Dungeons and Dragons 5th edition and other tabletop adventure games for ages 18+. Nothing needed to start. Sliding-scale suggested donation of 0-5.00; drop-in allowed, 8 players max.
The Philosopher’s House, 117 W Fairview Ave., Johnson City, TN 37604
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time
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6:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Trivia
SINGO, a monthly trivia night that's like BINGO but with music; no singing required. Free.
The Russell Theatre, 112 W Main St, Lebanon, VA 24266
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Eastern Time
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6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Yoga FarmElizabethton, TN47 mi
Community
Fitness
An in-person Community Reiki Share to relax, recharge and connect.
Yoga Farm, 265 Slagle Road, Elizabethton, TN 37643
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Eastern Time
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6:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Big Hank's GamingKingsport, TN59 mi
Game night
A Magic: The Gathering draft: players open booster packs around tables of up to eight, keep one card at a time and pass the rest, then build 40-card decks and play one-on-one. Casual play for up to 34 players; entry is $25.
Big Hank's Gaming, 5621 Fort Henry Dr, Kingsport, TN 37663
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 6:30 p.m. Eastern Time
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6:45 p.m.–8 p.m. Eastern Time
Tennessee Hills BrewstilleryJohnson City, TN59 mi
Other
Bucs and Brews: Step Inside the White House, part of an after-hours series of insights from expert faculty.
Tennessee Hills Brewstillery, 458 W Walnut St, Johnson City, TN 37604
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 6:45 p.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time
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7 p.m.–9 p.m. Eastern Time
Damascus Old Mill InnDamascus, VA21 mi
Other
Karaoke with Gari Jo: fun with singing along to music at the Damascus Old Mill Inn.
Damascus Old Mill Inn, 215 West Imboden Street, Damascus, VA 24236
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Eastern Time
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7 p.m.–9 p.m. Eastern Time
The Historic Fries TheatreFries, VA31 mi
Music jam
A free weekly jam session at the historic Fries Theatre, where visitors mingle with local residents.
The Historic Fries Theatre, 316 W. Main Street, Fries, VA 24330
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Eastern Time
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7 p.m.–8:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Axe and Ale HouseBristol, VA41 mi
Trivia
Kick-Axe Trivia Night at Axe and Ale House in Bristol, Virginia.
Axe and Ale House, 155 Moore St, Bristol, VA 24201
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Eastern Time
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7 p.m.–11 p.m. Eastern Time
Stateline Bar & GrilleBristol, TN41 mi
Karaoke
Karaoke night at Stateline Bar & Grille.
Stateline Bar & Grille, 644 State St, Bristol, TN 37620
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Eastern Time
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7 p.m. Eastern Time
O'Mainnin's PubBristol, TN41 mi
DJ night
DJ B Digital spins at O'Mainnin's Pub.
O'Mainnin's Pub, 712 State St, Bristol, TN 37620
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 7 p.m. Eastern Time
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7 p.m.–9 p.m. Eastern Time
Venture Chocolate and WineBoone, NC44 mi
Live music
Smooth, soulful live jazz, with global wines, craft beers and food.
Venture Chocolate and Wine, 605 W King St, Boone, NC 28607
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Eastern Time
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7 p.m.–10 p.m. Eastern Time
Other
Weekly old-time Jam Sessions at the Jones House with local and visiting musicians. Bring your banjo, fiddle, guitar or mandolin.
Jones House Cultural Center, 604 West King St, Boone, NC 28607
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 7 p.m. to 10 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
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Eastern Time
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TJO Seven, the seven-piece band of Tri-Cities Jazz Orchestra director Eddie Dalton, with an open jam in the 2nd set.
Capone’s, 227 E. Main St, Johnson City, TN 37604
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Eastern Time
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7 p.m. Eastern Time
El Dorado GrillWise, VA60 mi
Bingo
DJ
A bingo game run by a DJ at El Dorado Grill.
El Dorado Grill, 225 E Main St, Wise, VA 24293
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 7 p.m. Eastern Time
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7:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Schaefer Center for the Performing ArtsBoone, NC44 mi
Talks + ideas
MOMIX: Botanica at App State's Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts.
Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts, 733 Rivers Street, Boone, NC 28607
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 7:30 p.m. Eastern Time
After 5pm on weekdays, and at all times on weekends, Schaefer Center patrons may use any available parking lot on campus.
The Peacock parking lot is right across Rivers Street (access at the traffic light directly in front of the Schaefer Center).From schaefercenter.appstate.edu, Oct 12, 2026
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7:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Broyhill Music CenterBoone, NC44 mi
Community
Live music
The Appalachian Community Orchestra's Fall concert in Rosen Concert Hall, directed by Dr. Alexandra Dee. Free; no ticket needed.
Broyhill Music Center, 813 Rivers Street, Boone, NC 28608
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Eastern Time
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7:30 p.m.–9:30 p.m. Eastern Time
The Down HomeJohnson City, TN59 mi
Other
Americana singer-songwriter Lyal Strickland writes about small-town Missouri life, its hardships and resilience, drawing on his Ozark roots.
The Down Home, 300 West Main Street, Johnson City, TN 37604
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Eastern Time
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8 p.m. Eastern Time
The CornerBristol, VA41 mi
Trivia
General knowledge trivia with gift card prizes: $20 for first place and $10 for second. Grab friends or come solo.
The Corner, 501 State St, Bristol, VA 24201
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 8 p.m. Eastern Time
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8 p.m.–9:30 p.m. Eastern Time
AB Conference RoomAthens, WV49 mi
Community
A Bible study and prayer gathering with BCM.
Concord University
AB Conference Room, 1000 Vermillion Street, Athens, WV 24712
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Eastern Time
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8 p.m. Eastern Time
Holy Taco Cantina - Downtown Johnson CityJohnson City, TN59 mi
General-knowledge trivia
Free team trivia led by a host called the Trivia Jockey: six rounds of three questions, a halftime question, and a final where you bet up to 20 points. You get one song's length to answer each, no phones. The top three teams win prizes every night.
Holy Taco Cantina - Downtown Johnson City, 211 E. Main St, Johnson City, TN 37604
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 8 p.m. Eastern Time
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10 p.m. Eastern Time
O'Mainnin's PubBristol, TN41 mi
Karaoke
Karaoke night at O'Mainnin's Pub.
O'Mainnin's Pub, 712 State St, Bristol, TN 37620
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 10 p.m. Eastern Time
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10 p.m. Eastern Time
Rivers Street Ale HouseBoone, NC44 mi
Other
Wing night with some of Boone's best DJs spinning, aimed at the college crowd.
Rivers Street Ale House, 957 Rivers St, Boone, NC 28607
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 10 p.m. Eastern Time
On-site parking is available free of charge in designated spaces.From riverstreetalehouse.com, Oct 24, 2026
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8:30 a.m. Eastern Time
Hampton Inn - Mount Airy, NCMount Airy, NC56 mi
Other
Runs across the dates shown. An in-person course on LIHTC compliance, covering everything from qualifying households to project development under Section 42.
Limited run.
Hampton Inn - Mount Airy, NC, 2029 Rockford Street, Mount Airy, NC 27030
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time
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10 a.m.–6 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
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern Time
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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
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 10 a.m. Eastern Time
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2 p.m.–6 p.m. Eastern Time
Glade Spring LibraryGlade Spring, VA14 mi
Community
Wooly Wonderful Sheep Felting: transform real sheep’s wool into an adorable felted sheep.
Glade Spring Library, 305 N. Glade St., Glade Spring, VA 24340
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern Time
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3:30 p.m. Eastern Time
AJAM HouseSparta, NC31 mi
Other
Runs across the dates shown. After-school music and clogging classes for young people, taught by Alleghany JAM, a nonprofit working to preserve Appalachian culture through traditional music.
Limited run.
AJAM House, 360 North Main Street, Sparta, NC 28675
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 3:30 p.m. Eastern Time
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Classes, exhibits and seasons open for more than a month.
2 p.m. Eastern Time
Abingdon LibraryAbingdon, VA27 mi
Talks + ideas
Runs across the dates shown. A discussion of Kimberley Woodhouse's A Song in the Dark.
Ongoing.
Abingdon Library, 205 Oak Hill Street, Abingdon, VA 24210
Ongoing through Dec 24, 2 p.m. Eastern Time
Ongoing through Dec 24
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