GLOSSther vol 2 March-12-19 2026
Vol. 2 · March 12–19, 2026
GLOSSther
A weekly guide for women on the good side of the bridge.
Events · Eats · Local Life · Gloucester & Beyond
This Week's Weather
Gloucester, Virginia
38°F
❄️ Snowing · 17 mph wind · 98% precip
Yes, really. It was 80° yesterday.
Thu
71° / 35°
Fri
53° / 35°
Sat
57° / 44°
Sun
61° / 45°
Mon
68° / 38°
Tue
46° / 31°
Wed
41° / 31°
Thu
51° / 37°
From Raquel
It was 80 degrees yesterday. Right now it is snowing.
Virginia, doing what Virginia does. We had four days in the 70s, a gorgeous week by any measure — and this morning flipped the script entirely. If you drove home in it today, you already know. If you didn't, just look out the window.
The good news: this weekend clears back into the 50s and 60s, and there is genuinely a lot going on. Carter Minor Blues Band at Flat Iron on Saturday, the Indigenous Peoples Exhibit opening in Mathews, VA Shellphish doing a St. Paddy's set at Gloucester Brewing on Sunday. Restaurant Week also ends this Sunday, March 15 — last call to eat local at a deal.
And put March 28 on your calendar right now: the 40th Annual Daffodil Festival. It'll feel earned after a week like this.
Stay warm today. The rest of the week is worth it.
— Raquel
⭐ Spotlight · Gloucester Pick of the Week
Mat Pilates with Valerie ❤️ Raquel's Pick
The only fitness class in our calendar happening right here in Gloucester, and it's a good one. Valerie Morgan has been a certified group exercise and personal trainer for over 42 years — this is a full-body mat pilates class combining flexibility and strength in a laid-back, supportive setting. Bring a mat and come as you are. Equipment is available if you need it.
Learn More →
📅 What's Happening · March 12–19
Thursday
March 12
Today 📍
🦋
Night at the Museum Gloucester
⚠ Cancelled
Gloucester · Gloucester Museum of History, 6539 Main St · 5–8pm · 18th-century cooking, daily life demos & costumed interpretation
Free
🎨
Palette Knife Workshop: Let It Snow Gloucester
Gloucester · Arts on Main, 6580 Main St · 6–8pm · Guided art class with palette knife technique · All levels
$35
🎶
Live Music: Edward Wade Gloucester
Gloucester · Gloucester Brewing Co., 6778 Main St · 6–9pm · Solo acoustic performance
Free
🎲
DJ Trivia with Chris! Gloucester
Hayes (Gloucester) · IDK Raw Bar & Grill, 4329 George Washington Memorial Hwy · 7–9pm · Weekly trivia league · Reservations highly recommended
Free
🌸
Yorktown · Lilac Lane DIY Studio, 7330 George Washington Memorial Hwy · 6pm · Create a 9" resin suncatcher — Hanging Flower Basket or Lotus Flower · Beginner-friendly · Tickets: lilaclanediy.com
Ticketed
💃
Yorktown · 7201 George Washington Memorial Hwy · 6–8:15pm · Weekly lesson series with Jarrett & Patricia · 6pm: Expansion Pack (beyond beginner) · 7:15pm: Dance Like a Westie PLUS
Free
🧘
Meditation Series — 6 Sessions ❤️ Raquel's Pick
Yorktown · Yorktown Yoga and Wellness, 103 Laurel Ln · 6:45–8:45pm · Comprehensive mindfulness journey covering diverse methods, journaling, anatomy & philosophy · Includes journal · Hybrid format
Ticketed
🔮
Williamsburg · The Wandering Witch, 106 Bacon Ave · 12–6pm · Oracle card pull + custom candle · Walk-ins welcome
$15
Friday
March 13
🌱
Soil Sample Special — Southern States Gloucester
Gloucester · Southern States, 6766 Main St · 8am–4pm · First sample free · Drop off for expert analysis
Free*
🎬
Movie: Undertone Gloucester
Hayes (Gloucester) · YRC Cinemas, 2226 York Crossing Dr · 4pm · Local cinema screening · Thriller/horror
Ticketed
🎶
Live Music: 70 South Gloucester
Gloucester · Damon & Company, 7104 George Washington Memorial Hwy · 9:30pm · Friday the 13th late-night rock show
Free
🔮
Williamsburg · The Wandering Witch, 106 Bacon Ave · 6:30–8pm · Crystal jewelry workshop for National Jewel Day · Led by Lexi · Explore stones & build a custom bracelet · Ages 18+ · No walk-ins
$33
🌿
Williamsburg · Ray Ray's Plants, 226 Monticello Ave · 5:30–6:30pm · Hands-on plant propagation · Select a propagation glass + receive a fresh clipping · Only 6 spots
$25
🎷
Silver Hand Sessions: Jazz Jam Night ❤️ Raquel's Pick
Williamsburg · Silver Hand Meadery, 224 Monticello Ave · 6–8pm · Bi-monthly jazz jam hosted by Tony Mata & Glenn Lavender · All levels welcome · Seasonal mead & food pairings
Free
🏛️
Williamsburg · Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg, 301 W Court St · 4–5pm · With conservator Chris Swan · Part of the centennial series
Ticketed
Saturday
March 14
Chamber Dinner 🥂
🕯️
Hayes (Gloucester) · Coastal Virginia Candle Co., 6661 Hickory Fork Rd · 5–7pm · Craft two custom scented candles · Includes wine & charcuterie · Premium scent bar · Ages 21+ · Tickets required
$70
🎶
Carter Minor Blues Band Gloucester
Gloucester · Flat Iron Crossroads, 7709 Flat Iron Rd · 6:30pm · Legendary blues and R&B performers · Indoor show
$20–$25
🏛️
Mathews · Mathews Museum, 200 Main St · 10am · Original artifacts & dugout canoe demo · Exhibit opening day
Free
🎶
Deltaville · Sandy Bottom, 16197 General Puller Hwy · 5:30–8:30pm · Country and Southern Rock classics
Free
🎵
Hartfield · Hartfield Village Center, 10880 General Puller Hwy · 1:30–3pm · Must bring your own live fish · Includes vase and plant
$40
🧘
Sound Bath ❤️ Raquel's Pick
Urbanna · The Chesapeake Inn, 246 Virginia St · 11am–12pm · Restorative sound healing · Limited space
$30
🎶
Kilmarnock · That Damn Mary Brewing, 13 W Church St · 6:30–9:30pm · Solo acoustic with guest performers
Free
🎶
Kilmarnock · Good Luck Cellars, 1025 Good Luck Rd · 1–4pm · Organic indie folk from Richmond · Winery open 11–6 · Food 12–4 · Wrap-around porch seating
Free
🎷
Washington Saxophone Quartet in Concert ❤️ Raquel's Pick
Heathsville · Northumberland High School, 201 Academic Ln · 7pm · World-renowned ensemble in their 50th and final season · Students & parents free with reservation: 888-210-8006
Ticketed*
📚
Unsung Heroines: Author Kate Quinn ❤️ Raquel's Pick
Yorktown · Yorktown Library, 8500 George Washington Memorial Hwy · 6:15–8:15pm · NYT Best-Selling author presents on researching heroic women of history · Q&A + signing · Registration required
Free*
🐷
Williamsburg · 195 Maxton Ln · 12–1pm · Help care for rescued farm animals · All ages welcome
Free
Sunday
March 15
🎶
VA Shellphish Duo Gloucester
Gloucester · Gloucester Brewing Co., 6778 Main St · 3–6pm · Acoustic St. Paddy's Day celebration
Free
💃
Yorktown · Ocean Breeze Dance Studios, 7201 George Washington Memorial Hwy · 5–6:30pm · Two different beginner dances each week + 30 min practice time
$10
💃
Deltaville · Sandy Bottom, 16197 General Puller Hwy · 1–3pm · Wear green ☘️
Free
Monday
March 16
🏃
Main Street Runners Club Gloucester
Gloucester · Gloucester Brewing Co., 6778 Main St · 6pm · Weekly run/walk · All paces welcome · Meet in the parking lot
Free
🍖
Prime Rib & Shrimp Mondays Gloucester
Hayes (Gloucester) · IDK Raw Bar & Grill, 4329 George Washington Memorial Hwy · 5–8pm · Prime Rib: Queen 10oz, King 14oz, Epic 40oz · $2 off Martinis all day
Varies
🎬
Williamsburg · Hennage Auditorium, Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg · 4–4:45pm · Archival films from CW's first century · Expert introduction at each screening
Ticketed
🧘
Monday Morning Yoga ❤️ Raquel's Pick
Kilmarnock · Good Luck Cellars, 1025 Good Luck Rd · 11:30am–12:30pm · Vinyasa Flow · All levels · Bring your mat
$25
Tuesday
March 17
St. Patrick's Day ☘️
🧘
Mat Pilates with Valerie Gloucester
Gloucester · Brent & Becky's, 7900 Daffodil Ln · 9:30–10:30am · Every Tuesday · With Valerie Morgan, certified personal trainer, 30+ yrs experience · Bring a mat · Advance registration required · (804) 693-3966 · brentandbeckysbulbs.com/event-directory
$10
🌊
Discovery Lab: Seagrass Gloucester
Gloucester Point · VIMS, 7577 Spencer Rd · 6–8pm · Hands-on family science lab · Expert presentation · All ages
Free
🎸
Acoustic Campfire Jam Gloucester
Hayes (Gloucester) · The Office Bar & Grille, 4115 George Washington Memorial Hwy · 6–9pm · Open jam · Bring an instrument · All welcome
Free
🐰
Williamsburg · Paint on Pottery Too, 1430 High St Suite 504 · 6–8pm · Build a bunny-shaped egg tray · Spring decor · All supplies included · Bring snacks & drinks
$55
Wednesday
March 18
🐾
Pet Story Time Gloucester
Gloucester · Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society Shelter, 6620 Jackson Lane · 1pm · Story time, craft, and animal interactions · Kids of all ages
Free
📖
LitFic Book Club: I Who Have Never Known Men ❤️ Raquel's Pick
Kilmarnock · The Bookshelf on Church, 28 W. Church St · 6–8pm · Jacqueline Harpman's haunting dystopian novel · Survival, female friendship · RSVP via shop website
Free*
Thursday
March 19
🎶
Nathan Lienard Live Gloucester
Gloucester · Gloucester Brewing Co., 6778 Main St · 6–9pm · Williamsburg favorite returns to GBC
Free
🍷
Sip South Africa with Peter De Wet ❤️ Raquel's Pick
Williamsburg · The Wine Seller, 4680 Monticello Ave Suite 15 · 5–7pm · 4 South African wines from Robertson Wine Valley · Featuring winery owner Peter De Wet · No reservation needed
Free
🌱
Williamsburg · Silver Hand Meadery, 224 Monticello Ave · 6:15pm · Hosted by Ray Ray's Plants · Play for plant prizes · Craft mead · Ages 21+ · Ticket required
Ticketed
🌸
Glimmer Glass & Resin Egg Workshop ❤️ Raquel's Pick
Yorktown · Lilac Lane DIY Studio, 7330 George Washington Memorial Hwy Suite D · 6:30pm · Design an Easter egg suncatcher with crushed glass & resin · All supplies included
Ticketed
🍴 Eat & Drink This Week
On the Menu
Sweet Tooth Cafe
This Week
6566 Main St, Gloucester · (804) 824-9898 · sweettoothcafeandbakery.com
Two reasons to stop in this week: the Tower of Babel (London broil, turkey, ham, bacon, cheeses, chipotle aioli on grilled artisan bread) and the new Roast Beef Panini — London broil, melted cheese, caramelized onions on rosemary focaccia. Which sauce would you pair with yours?
Kelsick Specialty Market ❤️ Raquel's Pick
Raquel's Pick
6706 Main St, Gloucester · (804) 693-6500 · kelsickmarket.com
Wine, charcuterie, and specialty goods on Gloucester Main Street. This week for Restaurant Week: $35 for two glasses of wine + Chef's Choice Charcuterie Board. Perfect for date night, catching up with friends, or treating yourself. Restaurant Week ends Sunday — last chance.
📣 Local Buzz
Still Watching: Brewed Awakening Café — 6714 Main St, Gloucester
No opening date yet for Brewed Awakening Café, but the renovation of the former Courthouse Restaurant space on Main Street is underway. Coffee, pastries, breakfast and lunch — hours planned 7am–3pm. We'll keep you posted.
Now Open: Outlander Exhibition at the American Revolution Museum — Yorktown
Outlander: Costumes Woven in Time opened last Friday in partnership with Sony Pictures Television. On view through May 18 — costume design by Terry Dresbach (Seasons 1–4), including Jamie & Claire's iconic wedding looks. Timed with the final season premiere on STARZ. Tickets $10. Plan your visit →
📌 Save the Date
Mar
26
Daffodil Workshop
Brent and Becky's, 7900 Daffodil Ln, Gloucester
Mar
25
Intro to Kayaking Gloucester
Gloucester · Gloucester Main Library, 6920 Main St · 6–7pm · Free · Registration opens March 16 · Call 804-693-2998
Mar
28
40th Annual Daffodil Festival Gloucester
Gloucester · Main Street, Gloucester · 9am–5pm · Free · Parade, 250+ vendors & artisans, live music · The biggest day on the Gloucester calendar
Mar
28
Gloucester · 6706 Main St · 11am–5pm · Italian Caprese · Roast Beef & Caramelized Onion Panini with Havarti & horseradish aioli · Chicken Salad Croissant (Cherry Almond or Original) · Pairs perfectly with the Daffodil Festival — same day
🌸 Gentle Movement + Good Vibes · Raquel's Picks
Gloucester · Fine Arts Museum, 6894 Main St · Tuesdays & Thursdays at 5pm · All levels · Walk-ins welcome · Instructors Terri and Agi · wildflowerflowyoga.com
$12
Mat Pilates with Valerie Gloucester
Gloucester · Brent & Becky's, 7900 Daffodil Ln · Every Tuesday 9:30–10:30am · With Valerie Morgan, certified trainer & group exercise instructor · 45–60 min · Bring a mat · Tickets: brentandbeckysbulbs.com/event-directory
$10
Adult Ballet & Barre — Etudes Ballet School
White Stone · 56 1st St · Wednesdays: Open Barre Fitness 8:30am + Ballet 9:30am · Sunday Tap Club (drop-in, no shoes needed) · Registration: app.gostudiopro.com/online/etudesballet
See link
Urbanna · The Chesapeake Inn, 246 Virginia St · Saturday March 14 · 11am–12pm · Restoration and soothing vibrations · Limited space
$30
Kilmarnock · Good Luck Cellars, 1025 Good Luck Rd · Monday March 16 · 11:30am–12:30pm · Vinyasa Flow · All levels · Bring your mat
$25
Yorktown · Yorktown Yoga and Wellness, 103 Laurel Ln · Starts Thursday March 12, 6:45–8:45pm · Comprehensive 6-session mindfulness journey · Journaling, anatomy, philosophy · Includes journal · Hybrid format
Ticketed
📋 Community Board
🏡 Real Estate Pick of the Week
Gloucester is having a moment — and so is its real estate.
From quiet creeks to Main Street walkability, see what's on the market right now.
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