RAAC

Summer Concert - Rebecca Porter and the Rhinestone Roses
2026-05-21 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Sperryville River District, River Lane, Sperryville, VA, 22740, United States
Due to today’s (May 21) weather forecast, tonight’s kick-off concert of the Sperryville Summer Concert Series with Rebecca Porter and the Rhinestone Roses, will be held indoors at Copper Fox Distillery, 9 River Lane, Sperryville.

Raised in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley and born in Guam, Rebecca Porter’s bold songwriting and striking voice blend Appalachia with Pacific Island warmth. Her 2023 EP Queen of the Local and 2025 debut Roll with the Punches have earned national acclaim from NPR’s Mountain Stage, No Depression, The Bluegrass Situation, KEXP, and Lonesome Highway. Expect a dynamic six-piece band featuring guitars, fiddle, pedal steel, bass, and drums.

Auditions for Almost, Maine
2026-05-31 14:00 - 16:30 | Little Washington Theatre, 291 Gay Street, Washington, VA, 22740, United States
Set in a town too small to be a town and too populated to be wilderness Almost, Maine by John Carianiis a popular 2004 romantic comedy-drama. It is composed of nine, loosely connected vignettes exploringlove and loss in a remote, mythical town in northern Maine. On a cold, magical Midwinter Night,residents experience the literal, magical, and often humorous realities of relationships, heartbreak, andunexpected connections under the aurora borealis.
Performance dates are September 25, 26, and 27. After a table read of the script in June, rehearsals willbegin in mid-July.
All roles are open for actors teen-aged to older adults. Auditions will be held on Sunday, May 31 from2:00 to 4:30 pm and ON Monday, June 1 (6:30 – 8:00 pm) (or by special arrangement with the director,if necessary) at the Little Washington Theatre, 291 Gay Street, Washington, VA.
To sign up for an audition click here.

No Ordinary Person
2026-06-12 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-06-14 15:00 - 17:00 | Little Washington Theatre, 291 Gay Street, Washington, VA, 22740, United States
RAAC’s annual No Ordinary Person show, an evening of autobiographical tales told by Rappahannock residents, is coming up on Friday, June 12 (7 pm) and Sunday, June 14 (3 pm). Storytellers this year include Teresa Barger, Lynn Dolnick, Edward and Paula Hughes, and Larry Wohlers. This will be the last performance at the Little Washington Theatre before we close for our exciting renovation project. Tickets are $20 (or $25 at the door) and can be purchased here.

Summer Concert - Pictrola
2026-06-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Sperryville River District, River Lane, Sperryville, VA, 22740, United States
Known for electrifying performances at festivals like Grey Fox, DelFest, and IBMA Live, Northern Virginia’s Pictrola fuses bluegrass tradition with freewheeling improvisation. Their hit song “More Than We Can Fix” won a 2024 WAMMIE Award, and “Indy Air” landed on Spotify’s Newgrass playlist. The band’s diverse influences — from jazz to jamgrass — make every show unpredictable and full of energy.
Band members: Mike Shade (guitar, vocals), Josh Ungar (mandolin, vocals), Evan Sands (banjo, vocals), Dan Henderson (fiddle, vocals), and Taylor Gerber (bass).

RAAC Movie - Sentimental Value
2026-06-20 19:00 - 21:00 | Little Washington Theatre, 291 Gay Street, Washington, VA, 22740, United States
Sentimental Value is a multi-layered Norwegian drama directed by Joachim Trier that earned the Oscar for Best International Feature Film, a historic win for Norway following years of nominations. The movie follows an aging filmmaker embarking on what will likely be his final work. The making of the film involves a return to a family home he left decades earlier, and a traumatic history during his own childhood. The superb acting by the women playing his estranged daughters make this a psychologically nuanced film, whose brilliant ending affirms that art can reconcile and integrate all that history has left broken and damaged. Starring Stellan Skarsgård, Renate Reinsve, Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas and Elle Fanning.
Though the RAAC film is free, donations are welcome to offset production costs. Hearing assistance is available.

Dark Hollow Bluegrass Band
2026-06-27 19:00 - 21:00 | Little Washington Theatre, 291 Gay Street, Washington, VA, 22740, United States
RAAC announces a special, FREE concert Saturday, June 27, 7-9PM at Little Washington Theatre, 291 Gay Street, featuring The Dark Hollow Bluegrass Band, a popular, traditional bluegrass group based in Madison, VA. The performance will be in honor of Rappahannock’s own, celebrated photographer, musician and RAAC founder Charlie Tompkins. This will be the final performance at Little Washington Theatre before closing for a year-long renovation.
Dark Hollow’s core lineup features: Paul Fincham (five-string banjo and vocals); Larry Haynes (guitar and vocals); Bob Cook (lead guitar and vocals); Buck Morris (mandolin and vocals); Steve Lamb (upright bass). Special guests will also perform.
There is no charge for this concert but due to expected interest we ask that you make a reservation by clicking here.
Though the concert is free, RAAC will be accepting donations for production and pending theater renovation costs. Hearing assistance will be available.
