Things to do

Wednesday
MUSIC
Karaoke by Phats and Sassy at Foster’s Grille (next to Martin’s) from 6-9 p.m.; info: 949-4547.
Mark Hackley will perform at the kick-off of the Waynesboro Farmer’s Market, at 4 p.m. at Constitution Park Pavilion in Waynesboro and at the Staunton Farmer’s Market on May 2 at 9 p.m. in Staunton. For more information, visit http://www.markhackley.com.

Thursday
ARTS
Ridgeview Christian School will host a Fine Arts Showcase in the Ridgeview Baptist Church sanctuary at 7:30 p.m.  This evening of entertainment will include vocal and instrumental music, drama and art.  There is no charge for the showcase.  A dessert café will precede the showcase at 6:30 p.m. in the school cafeteria. There is no charge for the dessert café, but donations will be accepted.

Friday
MUSIC
Sweetwater will perform a variety of music at Dice’s, 217 Frontier Dr., Staunton; 8 p.m.-1 p.m.; $6 admission per person; for more info: 886-4547 or http://www.dicesofstaunton.com.

Saturday
EVENTS
Riverfest from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Constitution Park. Activities include Reptile World Shows, Native American River Traditions, educational programs from the Wildlife Center of Va., canoe rides, stream safari and electro-fishing, fish ‘n fun rodeo, Great South River Duck Race, road and river relay, food, games, exhibits and more. Free admission. For more information, call 949-7738 or visit our Web site at http://www.riverfestwaynesboro.org.

MUSIC
Silver Creek will perform a variety of music at Dice’s, 217 Frontier Dr., Staunton; 8 p.m.-1 p.m.; $7 admission per person; for more info: 886-4547 or http://www.dicesofstaunton.com.
High on the Mountain Boys gospel group will perform on the grounds of the Churchville Senior Center, Route 254 (Main Street) at 1 p.m. (in case of rain, events will move to the center’s basement or the Churchville Fire Department). Activities will begin at 11 a.m. For info, call 248-5363.

THEATER
A Night Out with the Hamner Improv Troupe, at the Rockfish Valley Community Center, 190 Rockfish School Lane, Nellysford; 7:30 p.m.; suggested donation $3; for more info: 434-361-1999 or http://www.hamnertheater.com.

April 30
THEATER
“Daughters of the Appalachians,” by Linda Goodman, to be presented at the Hamner Theater, 190 Rockfish School Lane, between Afton and Nellysford, from April 30-May 2 and May 7-9 at 7:30 p.m.; May 3