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Our annual space-themed dance party is BACK!
Queers Amongst the Stars returns on Saturday, June 13th for a campy, cosmic queer club night full of cider, dancing, and intergalactic revelry. This year, we’re thrilled to welcome special guests Femme Fatales Vinyl Club, bringing their signature dynamic tunes, glamour, and out-of-this-world energy to the dance floor for one unforgettable night among the stars.
Come ready to dance and dress to cosmically impress!
Everyone is welcome at this event. There’s no cover, but we’ll be raising funds for the Shenandoah LGBTQ Center, and donations are encouraged.
Get silly, dress like an alien, don your brightest spandex and fanciest glitter shorts, and join us for a night of queer cosmic celebration!

Speed Mingle is back! Hosted by the Shenandoah LGBTQ Center in partnership with Ciders From Mars, this lively, fast-paced mixer is a great way to meet new people and spark new friendships in a relaxed, low-pressure setting.

Purchase your ticket and register in advance – space is limited and spots will fill quickly! A portion of all ticket sales will support the Shenandoah LGBTQ Center.

Tickets are $10 and include entry to the event plus one beverage. All ticket sales are final.

We can’t wait to meet you!

The beloved tradition returns! Join us on Saturday, May 16th for WQSV’s 5th Annual Chicken Salad-Off Competition – where Staunton’s most delicious creations go head-to-head in an epically flavorful showdown.
Contestants will compete for the coveted first place title, as our panel of judges conducts a blind tasting to crown this year’s champion. But the real power is in your hands: grab a fork, sample the entries, and cast your vote for the People’s Choice Award!
Your $20 ticket gets you access to all the tastings plus a lively soundtrack spun by some of your favorite WQSV DJs. Best of all, every bite supports your community radio station, helping keep the airwaves local, independent, and commercial-free.
Come hungry, bring your friends, and celebrate five years of chicken salad creativity with us!
Visit www.wqsv.org/chicken-salad-off for more information on how to compete in this year’s event!

New Directions Center is bringing their popular BINGO Fundraiser back to the taproom on the third Thursday of each month! All Bingo card sales support the important work they do to help reduce the impact of intimate partner violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. Bring your friends and come get your Bingo on while supporting a good cause!

Join us for a night of Bingo in the taproom with our neighbors at New Directions Center! All Bingo card sales support the important work they do so bring your friends and come get your Bingo on!

Our annual space-themed dance party is BACK! Queers Amongst the Stars is a campy spacey queer club night on Saturday, June 14th. Check out a live set by RVA space synth punk band GIRLSPIT followed by the legendary DJ Stellar Disco plus drag performances by special guest Baba Boom!!! Come out for a night of dancing and dress to cosmically impress!
Everyone is welcome at this event! There is no cover but we’ll be raising funds for the Shenandoah LGBTQ Center and donations are requested.
Get silly, dress like an alien, don your brightest spandex and your fanciest glitter shorts for a night of queer and cosmic revelry!
Join us for another edition of MUSIC BINGO brought to you by Whole Woman’s Health Alliance based in Charlottesville, VA.
Support their critical mission of protecting and providing abortion care to all those who are in need. 100% of sales from Bingo Cards will go back to the support the organization.
Check WWHA out on the web for more info:
https://wholewomanshealth.com/
Come out and enjoy WQSV’s fourth annual chicken salad competition! Three judges will conduct a blind tasting of Staunton’s finest salad submissions with a “people’s choice” award as well.
Think your chicken salad has got what it takes? Register now at https://www.wqsv.org/chicken-salad-off/ . The cost is $20 per entry, which helps cover the cost of the chicken salad kits. Spots are limited, so sign up today! The top winners will receive gift cards to local businesses, cool WQSV swag, and trophies/medals.
If you just want to hang out and graze, $20 buys you a fork to conduct your own tasting.
Tasting starts at 5PM, winners announced at 6:30PM
Hosted by Randy Ruse
Music by DJ L3D
Event is free • $20 for a tasting fork
All proceeds benefit your favorite community radio station!

Speed Mingle is back! Presented by the Shenandoah LGBTQ Center and Ciders From Mars, Speed Mingle is a fast paced mixer to meet and make new friends in a low key, low stress environment!

Purchase tickets and register for this event ahead of time to secure your spot. There will be limited space available! A portion of ticket sales will go to benefit our local LGBTQ Center. One ticket gets you a spot at the event along with one beverage.

We can’t wait to meet you!

 

Hello Valley Human Services Professionals!
We love you and the incredible work you do to strengthen and empower our community.
Our amazing friends and neighbors at New Directions Center are teaming up with us to host a little Happy Hour in our taproom. Decompress and connect with your colleagues in Human Services! Light snacks provided courtesy of New Directions Center. 10% off your tab with a work badge or business card from your Organization!