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The RDA Office will be closed July 4th. Happy Holiday! | |
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July 4th in the River District | |
The Danville Symphony Orchestra and Fireworks make a great July 4th Celebration in the River District
Tuesday, July 4, 2023
July 4 Celebration: Carrington Pavilion, Free Admission
6 p.m. - Gates open at the Carrington Pavilion
7:25 p.m. - City of Danville Mayor Speaks
7:30 p.m. - Danville Symphony Orchestra Performs
Dusk - Grand firework display, weather permitting
Activities include inflatables, vendors, a magician, and more! Food, arts, crafts, and commercial vendors will be on site with items available for purchase.
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July River District Spotlight | |
Check out our monthly video series highlighting River District Businesses, Food, Music, Arts and Entertainment and more! | |
Watch a recap of the May Mornings on Main | |
Clifton Taulbert Book Club | |
Join us for a community reading and book club discussion of Clifton Taulbert's "Who Owns the Ice House." Two discussion dates are available. The book club discussion is free, but registration is required. There are two available dates: July 15th and July 22nd. The book club will be held at The Dog-Eared Page. | |
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Visit the River District Event Calendar to find community events, art classes, live music shows, and more...
Know of something not listed? submit an event.
(RDA may still make decisions about which events can be included in the calendar - thank you for understanding!)
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Summer Activities at the YMCA | |
Rippe's Fourth of July Sale continues through Saturday 7/8 - Spring & Summer Fashion to 50% Off and more! |
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Danville Harvest Jubilee Presents Nelly, Livea the Carrington Pavilion on Saturday, July 8th. Gates open at 6pm. Tickets on sale at www.danvilleharvestjubilee.org | |
Dave Gluhareff would like to hear from you!
Fitness Professional Dave Gluhareff has been in business about 29 yrs and located downtown for about 15 yrs himself, and his wife Cary Lee Gluhareff has Redeemed Christian Dance Studio on Craghead Street.
Dave is heading up an initiative to find solutions for the unhoused in Danville, and would like to have your input before finalizing recommendations to address the challenges to city council, law enforcement, and our area to help by using compassion and common sense to help make it a win win.
To learn more and give input, please contact Dave Gluhareff at 1-434-728-0952
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Ruby B. Archie Summer Reading: Planetary Scavenger Hunt
Mercury and all his planet buddies are hiding in the River District. Can you find all of them? Using the Distrx app, follow clues left by the Danville Public Library and the River District Association to locate each of the planets and claim your prize. The scavenger hunt will be active on Saturday, July 8 between 10am and 1pm.
The first stop is the library’s Maker Space!
Simply download the Distrx App on your mobile device, find the 'Planetary Scavenger Hunt' game (make sure that your sound and Bluetooth are on and that the app is able to use data), and start playing!
This program does not require registration and is open to all ages. Call (434) 799-5195 for more information.
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Me's burgers and brews
215 Main Street
Me’s burgers & brews will have a new quarterly menu beginning Tuesday, July 11. The menu will feature new specialty burgers, appetizers, desserts and cocktails.
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Mama's Attic Thrift Store moves to the River District! 314 Lynn Street
We are Derek, Nancy, and Benjamin, Mama's Attic Thrift Store, a local family owned thrift store that carries a huge variety of items, from collectibles, housewares, kitchen items, furniture, and everything in between. We have been operating in the Danville area for the last 7 years and are excited about our move to the River District! We also now have the space to offer clothes, shoes and accessories. Clothing prices are just .99 cents each. We are unique in that we are not dependent on donations to be able to offer our items, but welcome and appreciate any donations that we receive, We strive to have something for everyone, from the DIYer to items that are ready to enjoy as is. Our new location is 314 Lynn Street and our hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 9AM-5PM. We look forward to seeing our regular customers and meeting new ones!
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Are you a local nonprofit and a member of the Dan River Nonprofit Network? Join us! | |
Smokestack Theatre Company Presents: Clue. July 6th-9th
319 Lynn Street
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Smokestack Theatre Company Improv is back! July 22nd, 7pm - 10pm
319 Lynn Street
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Yoga on the rooftop at The Bee Hotel
Yoga with Taylor | July 8th and 22nd
Reserve your spot through Venmo: $15 with your name and the date you plan to attend. @Taylor-Santeangelo-4
Yoga with Linette | July 15th
Reserve your spot with Linette at: www.yogaontherooftop715.rsvpify.com
Yoga classes are suitible for all levels
Time: 9am
Location: The Bee Hotel
420 Patton Street
Danville, VA
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Golden Leaf Bistro - 10 Year Anniversary Celebration | | |
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10 years! 10 whole years! So, go big or go home, right? The Golden Leaf Bistro is proud to announce our first ever Music Fest! With an enormous amount of pencil-biting and planning, we’ve created a sick music lineup and added in a few creative treats here and there for you all to help us celebrate our 10th birthday. With that being said, be there or be square, friends. | |
Main Street Art Collective Class and Event Schedule: July
Sat, July 8, 11 am: Watercolor Painting: Paint a Watermelon, $40
Thurs, July 13, 2 pm: KIDS CLASS: Make Suncatchers, $20
Sat, July 15, 11 am: Paint a Monogram Door Hanger, $39
Wed, July 19, 11 am: Puzzle Swap: Bring puzzles to swap with others, FREE
Fri, July 21, 2 pm: KIDS CLASS: Make a Stepping Stone, $20
Wed, July 26. 2 pm: KIDS CLASS: Paint Party (several paint projects), $25
Sat, July 29, 2pm: Stained Glass Suncatcher, $45
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Impotters Clayworx Class Schedule: July
Sat, July 8, 10 am: Pine Tree Luminaries, $40
Sat, July 8, 2 pm: Angels for all Seasons, $40
Sat, July 22, 10 am: Flower Pot/ Succulent Planter, $40
Sat, July 22, 2 pm: Ballad @ Impotters, $40
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Riverfront Real Estate has commercial spaces for rent
525 Lynn Street – suites 6A, 6B and 7 approximately 2,500 sq.ft. each
618 Craghead Street – unique opportunity for offices / co-working consisting of:
165 sq.ft. open office, 6 smaller private offices 56 sq.ft. each, 276 sq.ft. conference room with attached outdoor patio.
Contact joiesford@riverfrontre.com
434-483-2138
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Danville Arts and Culture Plan needs your input! | |
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Help support the arts in Danville! Danville is working on an Arts and Culture Master Plan that will examine our existing arts, culture, and historic resources. The Plan will help develop how our community can become a regional destination for arts and culture. The success of this plan depends on collaboration from community members like you—take the Danville Arts and Culture Plan Survey today
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What is the River District Association? | | |
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Do you want to be a part of a thriving River District? RDA takes Board of Directors applications all year long. Fill out an interest form to be considered for the next board opening! | | |
River District Association | www.riverdistrictassociation.com
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