GLOSSther vol 1 March-5-12 2026
Vol. 1 · March 5–12, 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
73°F
Sunny · Low chance of rain
Thu
75°
Fri
64°
Sat
72°
Sun
73°
Mon
70°
Heads Up
Daylight Saving Time begins Sunday, March 8 — spring clocks forward one hour before bed Saturday night.
From Raquel
73 degrees. In March. On the first week of GLOSSther. Coincidence? Probably. But I'll take it.
This newsletter exists because I kept missing the good stuff — events, specials, local news — just a day too late. Vol. 1 is my fix for that, and yours.
This week has a lot going on: Gloucester Restaurant Week is the perfect reason to eat local, Sunday is both International Women's Day and Daylight Saving Time (spring forward — don't forget), and the weather is giving us absolutely no excuse to stay inside.
Here's everything worth knowing about.
— Raquel
⭐ Spotlight · Gloucester Pick of the Week
Mat Pilates with Valerie
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 5–12
Thursday
March 5
👗
Yolanda's Flash Sale — Today & Tomorrow Gloucester
Gloucester · 6658 Main St · (804) 693-3939 · 50, 60, 70% off sale items · Women's apparel, accessories & shoes · The more you buy, the more you save · Ends Friday March 6
50–70% off
🐾
Kilmarnock · AWL Thrift Shop, 75 S. Main St · March 5–7 · 10am–4pm
Free
📚
Yorktown · Yorktown Library, 8500 George Washington Memorial Hwy · 6:30–7:30pm · March read: Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë · Registration recommended
Free
🪶
Mathews · Mathews Memorial Library, 251 Main St · 7pm · Russell Reed — Mathews native, Colonial Williamsburg anthropologist, and 2011 MHS graduate — presents a grounded look at the native and early history of Tidewater Virginia · Free & open to the public · Refreshments served · Sponsored by Mathews County Historical Society
Free
💃
Yorktown · Ocean Breeze Dance Studio, 7201 George Washington Memorial Hwy · 6pm Expansion Pack (beyond beginner) · 7:15pm Dance Like a Westie PLUS · Instructors Jarrett & Patricia
Drop-in
🧘
Yorktown · Yorktown Yoga and Wellness, 5736 George Washington Memorial Hwy · 6:45–8:45pm · In-person or Zoom · Tickets required · yorktown.yoga
Ticketed
💃
Williamsburg · Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg, Hennage Auditorium, 301 S Nassau St · 4–4:45pm · Governor's Musick ensemble tells the story of Sarah Hallam, a woman who built a music business in Williamsburg at the dawn of the Revolution
Free
Friday
March 6
Tonight Only ⏰
🏛️
Mathews · Bay School Community Arts Center, 279 Main St · 5–6:30pm · See what it means to Mathews High School students to be an American as the nation enters its 250th year · Free & open to the public · Refreshments provided · Sponsored by Mathews VA250 Committee
Free
🎨
Open Studio — Arts on Main Gloucester
Gloucester · Arts on Main, 6576 Main St · 12–2pm · Drop in and make art
Free
🎨
First Friday: "Those Who Teach Us" Gloucester
Gloucester · Arts on Main, 6576 Main St · 5:30–7:30pm · Live music by Something Different Duo (father/daughter) · Light bites · Beer & wine available · Original works by Arts on Main instructors · Show runs through March 28
Free
🧀
Gloucester · 6706 Main St · Open until 7pm · Stop in after work for a glass of wine, charcuterie, or to pick up something good for the weekend · Restaurant Week special: $35 for two glasses of wine + Chef's Choice Charcuterie Board
Free to browse
👗
Yolanda's Flash Sale — Last Day Gloucester
Gloucester · 6658 Main St · (804) 693-3939 · 50, 60, 70% off sale items · Last day to save · Women's apparel, accessories, and shoes
50–70% off
🏛️
Fairfield Fridays — Archaeology Park Tours Gloucester
Hayes (Gloucester) · Fairfield Archaeology Park, 5777 Fairfield Ln · 10am–4pm · Guided and self-guided tours of a colonial-era site · Occasional active excavations · Natural trail on site
Free
🎶
Deltaville · Sandy Bottom, 16197 General Puller Hwy · 5:30–8:30pm · Mike Reed, guitarist/singer-songwriter and 2024 Old Dominion Barn Dance Talent Show winner — debut show
Free
🎬
Yorktown · American Revolution Museum at Yorktown · Opens today, runs through May 18 · In partnership with Sony Pictures Television · Costumes by designer Terry Dresbach (Seasons 1–4) including Jamie & Claire's iconic wedding looks · Just in time for Outlander's final season on STARZ
$10
🎨
Yorktown · 7330 George Washington Memorial Hwy, Suite D · 6:30pm · Design a 10-inch framed resin piece in coastal waves, earthy textures, or seasonal colors · Tickets: lilaclanediy.com/product/resinartround
Ticketed
🏛️
Williamsburg · Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg, 301 S Nassau St · 3–4pm · Archivists share parts of the collection not regularly on view · Followed by the Emily Guthrie talk at 4pm
Free
🏛️
Williamsburg · Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg, Hennage Auditorium · 4–5pm · "Highlights from the First Century of the Corporate Archive" with Emily Guthrie · Tickets: colonialwilliamsburg.org
Ticketed
🍷
Williamsburg · The Wine Seller, 4680 Monticello Ave Ste 15 · 4–7pm · Rotating weekly wine flight with curated pours · No RSVP needed · Walk in, grab a seat
Flight pricing
🎨
Williamsburg · 1430 High St, Ste 504 · 5–9pm · $5 studio fee · Open studio paint night every first Friday · All skill levels, all ages · Walk-ins welcome
$5
Saturday
March 7
🎶
VSO Chamber Concert: Beethoven & Mozart Gloucester
Gloucester · Fine Arts Museum of Gloucester, 6894 Main St · 2pm · Mozart's Oboe Quartet in F Major, K. 370 + Beethoven's Septet in E-Flat Major, Op. 20 · Featuring Grace Park (violin), Celia Daggy (viola), Sebastian Stöger (cello), Chris White (bass), Alex Mayer (oboe), Michael Byerly (clarinet), Jacob Wilder (horn), Laura Leisring (bassoon) · Sponsored by the Cook Foundation & VA Commission for the Arts
Free
🌿
Xtra 99.1 FM Home & Garden Showcase Gloucester
Gloucester · Gloucester Moose Lodge, 6599 Moose Dr · 9am–2pm · Local vendors, home & garden inspiration, giveaways · Vendors include Brent & Becky's, LeafFilter, Mr Rogers Windows, Allstate, Peninsula Hardwood Mulch, The Corner Cottage, Mouth of the South Treats & More, and more
Free
🐾
Gloucester · 6620 Jackson Lane · 10am–12pm · Learn about fostering and volunteering · Breakfast provided
Free
🧵
Hand Weaving Workshop: Woven Pouch Gloucester
Gloucester · Arts on Main, 6576 Main St · 12–4pm · All materials included
$60
🦪
Urbanna · 330 Virginia St · 5–7:30pm · Fired oysters, steamed oysters, oyster stew, hot dogs, green beans & potatoes · Kids 12 & under free
$35 at door
📚
West Point · Wild Daisy Books, 2800 King William Ave · Shop 10am–4pm · Food truck (The Battered Badger) 11am–4pm · Spicy romance author Elsie Bea signs Something Like Starlight 12–3pm · Show receipt for 10% off food truck
Free
🦪
Callao · Callao Volunteer Fire Department, 314 Northumberland Hwy · 4–7pm · Tickets at CalllaoVFD.org
$50
🌸
Yorktown · Lilac Lane DIY Studio, 7330 George Washington Memorial Hwy Suite D · 2pm · Spring floral arrangement with laser-cut bunny ears, sola wood flowers & lush greenery · Tickets: lilaclanediy.com/product/solaflowerbunny
Ticketed
🌿
Williamsburg · 345 W Duke of Gloucester St · 8am–Noon · Local farmers, food producers, artisans, fresh produce, specialty foods, flowers & handcrafted items · Running since 2002
Free
🌸
Williamsburg · Parker & Peony Boutique, 701-C Merrimac Trail · 11am–1pm · Meet Dede Anderson, co-founder of the Bare Courage Project — empowering women experiencing hair loss · Celebrating International Women's Day
Free
🍷
Williamsburg · The Wine Seller, 4680 Monticello Ave Ste 15 · 1pm · $20 (Wine Club members free) · Kit Weaver of Quinta de la Rosa leads a guided Port tasting — Ruby, Tawny, Late Bottled Vintage — paired with meats, cheeses & chocolate · RSVP: 757-564-4400
$20
🎭
Williamsburg · W&M Concert Hall, 551 Jamestown Rd · 2:30pm · Soprano, tenor, violin & piano · Performed by Opera in Williamsburg with the Virginia Chorale · Tickets: operainwilliamsburg.org
Ticketed
🪞
Williamsburg · Paint on Pottery Too, 1430 High St Ste 504 · 2–5pm · Ages 10+ · Design a 10x10" spring-inspired mosaic mirror · Studio groutes it — ready for pickup in 7 days · Reserve: eventzilla.net
$55
🎮
Williamsburg · Virginia Peninsula Community College Historic Triangle Campus, 4601 Opportunity Way · 10am · Comics, cosplay, collectibles & guest appearances · RSVP: williamsburgcomicon.com
Free
📚
2026 Williamsburg Book Festival
Williamsburg · W&M School of Education, 301 Monticello Ave · 10am–4pm · 75 authors · All genres
Free
🌿
Williamsburg · 226 Monticello Ave · 6–8pm · Late-night shopping with snacks, drinks, a goodie bag & 10% off your purchase · RSVP: square.link/u/J9PCtPyA
Free
💃
Williamsburg · Phi Beta Kappa Memorial Hall, 601 Jamestown Rd · 7–10pm · Prominent locals paired with dance pros performing to Disney music · Benefits Big Brothers Big Sisters & Literacy for Life · Tickets: williamsburgstars.com
$75 GA / $140 VIP
💃
Williamsburg · Our Saviour Lutheran Church, 7479 Richmond Rd · 7:30–10:30pm · Live music by FOAM Band · Calling by Ben Allbrandt · No experience needed
$10 sugg.
🥾
Williamsburg · 1000 Lakeshead Dr · 10am · 3.6 miles · Moderate
Free
🐴
Williamsburg · York River State Park, 5526 Riverview Rd · 11am–3pm · Casual group trail ride · Bring your horse, a snack to share · Weather-dependent
Free
🌿
Newport News · Newport News Park Discovery Center, 13560 Jefferson Ave · 11am & 2pm · Identify poison ivy, venomous snakes, wasp nests & more · Info: 757-886-7916
Free
Sunday
March 8
Women's Day 🌷
📸
Gloucester · York and Main, 6670 Main St · 1–3pm · Award-winning photojournalist Rob Ostermaier (Consociate Media) · Benefit for Hold Fast · Show runs through March 14 — pair it with Night at the Museum on March 12
Free
🎶
Gloucester · 6778 Main St · Doors 1pm · Music 3–6pm · Brews Brothers Band + special guests · Old City BBQ food truck all day
Free
🌿
Gloucester · Historic Edge Hill House · 2–4pm · Art & culture talk celebrating Gloucester's botanical heritage
Free
💃
Line Dance at Sandy Bottom
Deltaville · Sandy Bottom, 16197 General Puller Hwy · 1–3pm
Free
🍷
Kilmarnock · Good Luck Cellars, 1025 Good Luck Rd · 12pm · Fresh-batch sangria
Free
🩰
Irvington · Compass Cinema Six, 100 Entertainment Dr · 3pm · Cinema screening · Prokofiev score · cinema.compassentertainmentcomplex.com
Ticketed
💃
Yorktown · Ocean Breeze Dance Studio, 7201 George Washington Memorial Hwy · 5–6:30pm · Instructor Sonya Davis
$10/week
🌅
Williamsburg · Body Balance Yoga & Fitness, 2205 Jamestown Rd · 7:30am · Guided by Jen Smith · Cold plunge optional · Bring a towel and warm layers
Free
🎪
Williamsburg · Duke of Gloucester St · 11am–4pm · 200 artisan tents · Live music: Rob White Trio, Rose & Sword Irish Dance, Irish Drinking Band, Beth Turner, Rebecca Porter, Liana Jones, Troy Breslow, Nathan Lienard
Free
🧘
Williamsburg · Body Balance Yoga & Fitness, 370 McLaws Cir · 3pm · Vinyasa flow + yin for strength, mobility & deep release · Register: clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/ws
Free
🎨
Williamsburg · 472 W Duke of Gloucester St · 3:30pm · Paint a spring crocus scene guided by Nataliia's ArtStudio · All materials + one drink included · Tickets: eventbrite.com/e/1982545548103
$39–$45
🏛️
Williamsburg · Ford's Colony Country Club, 240 Ford's Colony Dr · 5pm · With CW curators Neal Hurst (Textiles) & Katie McKinney (Maps & Prints) · Dinner 5:30pm · Reserve: 757-258-4107
$35+
🌯
Williamsburg · Burgers On The Edge, 455E Merrimac Trail · 11am–3pm · Jumbo burritos
Menu pricing
🎶
Jamestown · The Guild Hall · 6–6:45pm · Facilitated by Simply Sound Vibrations · Bring yoga mat, pillow, blanket · Tickets via Eventbrite
Ticketed
🌿
Yorktown · Lilac Lane DIY Studio, 7330 George Washington Memorial Hwy Suite D · 5pm · Design a 12x5" natural wood tray with dried botanicals in glossy resin · Beginner-friendly · Tickets: lilaclanediy.com/product/botanicalresinwoodtray
Ticketed
🧘
Newport News · Coastal Fermentory Uptown, 582 Bland Blvd · 12pm · All-levels yoga + a pint · Kombucha & NA options available
$15
Monday
March 9
🤝
Irvington · Meridian Restaurant, 100 Entertainment Dr · 11am–2pm
Free
🩰
Irvington · Compass Cinema Six, 100 Entertainment Dr · 7pm · Second and final screening · cinema.compassentertainmentcomplex.com
Ticketed
🤝
Business After Hours — Dodd RV & Marine
Yorktown · Dodd RV & Marine · 5:30–7:30pm · Tickets required
Ticketed
🎨
Williamsburg · Nickelknoff's Pub, 4904 Courthouse St · 6pm · Guided art class, all skill levels · Pre-traced canvas provided · Booze + Hues by Dannie · Register via Eventbrite
$40
📚
Williamsburg · The Wine Seller, 4680 Monticello Ave Ste 15 · 6pm · March read: The Lion Women of Tehran by Marjan Kamali · Paired wines included · No sign-up required
Free
🎞️
Williamsburg · Art Museums of CW, Hennage Auditorium, 301 S Nassau St · 4–4:45pm · Archival films from Colonial Williamsburg's first century with expert introductions · Tickets: colonialwilliamsburg.org
Ticketed
Tuesday
March 10
🌸
Wildflower Yoga at the Fine Arts Museum Gloucester
Gloucester · Fine Arts Museum, 6894 Main St · 5pm · All-levels yoga with Terri and Agi · Walk-ins welcome · wildflowerflowyoga.com
$12
💃
Yorktown · Ocean Breeze Dance Studios, 7201 George Washington Memorial Hwy · 6pm Dance Like a Westie (beginner) · 7:15pm Westie Welcome series · Instructors Patricia & Jarrett
Drop-in
🧘
Newport News · 401 City Center Blvd · 10:45–11:45am · Drop-in $5, 5-class series $25, free for Passport members · Gentle, fully supported with props · RSVP: jewishpeninsula.org
$5 drop-in
🏃
Williamsburg · Billsburg Brewery, 2054 Jamestown Rd · Sign-in 5pm · 5K run/walk/jog 6pm · All levels · Waterfront Grill food truck · Taproom discount after
Free
🍷
Williamsburg · The Wine Seller, 4680 Monticello Ave Ste 15 · 6pm · $20 · Led by Brian Artis, WSET Level 3 · Seven wines — Albariño, Rioja Blanco, Verdejo, Priorat, Imperial Reserva & Amontillado Sherry · RSVP: 757-564-4400
$20
🎹
Williamsburg · Art Museums of CW, Hennage Auditorium, 301 S Nassau St · 4–5pm · Lecture-recital centered on Pelham's 1744 Music Manuscript — keyboard education in colonial America · Presented by Dr. Grace Shepard
Free
Wednesday
March 11
📚
Kilmarnock · The Bookshelf on Church, 28 W. Church St · 6–8pm · March read: Horse by Geraldine Brooks · RSVP required
Free
🪑
Reedville · St. Mary's Episcopal Church parish hall, 3020 Fleeton Rd · 10am–12pm · All ages and abilities · No registration required · Bring a water bottle
Free
🎶
Yorktown · Yorktown Library, 8500 George Washington Memorial Hwy · 6–8pm · Hosted by ShantyGrass · Listeners and players welcome · Bring an unplugged instrument · Ages 16+ · 757-890-5207
Free
📚
Yorktown · Yorktown Library · 6:30–7:30pm · March theme: American Revolution Fiction (1770s) · 757-890-5207
Free
🎵
Candlelight Celtic
Williamsburg · Kimball Theatre, 418 W Duke of Gloucester St · 7:30pm · Tickets required
Ticketed
👶
Newport News · Newport News Park Discovery Center, 13560 Jefferson Ave · 10am · Picture storybook + guided nature walk · Recommended ages 2–6 · 757-886-7916
Free
Thursday
March 12
🌸
Night at the Museum: Restaurant Week Edition Gloucester
Gloucester · Gloucester Museum of History, 6539 Main St · 5–8pm · Costumed interpretation, 18th century cooking & daily life · Show runs through March 14 — pair it with the Working Waterfronts photo show at York and Main
Free
🌸
Wildflower Yoga at the Fine Arts Museum Gloucester
Gloucester · Fine Arts Museum, 6894 Main St · 5pm · All-levels yoga with Terri and Agi · Walk-ins welcome · wildflowerflowyoga.com
$12
🎨
Hartfield · Colorful Creations, Hartfield Village Center, 10880 General Puller Hwy · 1–2pm · All supplies included · Reserve: 804-450-0600
Prepaid
🌸
Yorktown · 7330 George Washington Memorial Hwy Suite D · 6pm · Create a 9" resin suncatcher — Hanging Flower Basket or Lotus Flower · Beginner-friendly · Tickets: lilaclanediy.com/product/flowerpowerresin
Ticketed
📚
Yorktown · Yorktown Library, 8500 George Washington Memorial Hwy · 6:30–7:30pm · Wuthering Heights
Free
💃
Yorktown · Ocean Breeze Dance Studio, 7201 George Washington Memorial Hwy · 6pm Expansion Pack · 7:15pm Dance Like a Westie PLUS
Drop-in
🧘
Yorktown · Yorktown Yoga and Wellness, 5736 George Washington Memorial Hwy · 6:45–8:45pm · In-person or Zoom · yorktown.yoga
Ticketed
💃
Williamsburg · Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg, Hennage Auditorium, 301 S Nassau St · 4–4:45pm · Weekly recurring
Free
🐝
Williamsburg · Coleman Nursery and Farmer's Market, 3000 Ironbound Rd · 6–8pm · Guest speakers on bee colony health and swarm management
Free
🍴 Eat & Drink This Week
On the Menu
Porter's On Main
Feature
6553 Main St, Gloucester · (804) 699-3266 · American Cuisine · Elevated Dining
This week Chef Hutter presents: Pork Tenderloin over Parmesan-Saffron Risotto, finished with Sweet Cherry Pepper and Italian Sausage Ragù.
Sweet Tooth Cafe
This Week
6566 Main St, Gloucester · (804) 824-9898 · sweettoothcafeandbakery.com
The Tower of Babel sandwich is calling: London broil, turkey, ham, bacon, cheeses, fresh veggies, and chipotle aioli on grilled artisan bread. Plus this week's dessert — caramel and pecan topped cake.
Kelsick Specialty Market
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. Open late this Friday until 7pm.
Dredge
This Week
4357 Irvington Rd, Irvington · (804) 438-6363 · dredgeirvingtonva.com · $$$
This week's special: Fresh Local Rockfish Courtbouillon. Cajun meets Chesapeake — and it looks extraordinary. Locally sourced seafood, always.
The Table
This Week
16273 General Puller Hwy, Deltaville · (804) 776-9555 · thetableatwilton.com · Thu–Sat 9am–8pm · Sun 9am–2pm
The Turkey Bacon Panini is back. Chef-owned, farm to table, espresso bar on-site. Worth the drive to Deltaville.
Mi Casa Azteca
This Week
286 Main St, Mathews · (804) 725-7272 · Tex-Mex · $$
This week's dinner special: Hawaiian Fajita — half a pineapple stuffed with grilled shrimp, crabmeat and chicken, topped with Monterey Jack, served with rice, beans, and salad ($19.99). Also: Burrito Chipole and Hawaiian Tacos ($15.99 each).
Southwind Pizza
This Week
44 Church St, Mathews · (804) 725-2766 · southwindpizza.com · Dine-in & curbside
This week's house-made dessert specials: Caramel Cheesecake with Fudge Ganache and Pineapple Upside-Down Cake. 96% recommended on 624 reviews.
📣 Local Buzz
Coming Soon: Brewed Awakening Café — 6714 Main St, Gloucester
Andrew and Amber McDaniel are opening Brewed Awakening Café in the former Courthouse Restaurant space on Main Street. The space is currently being fully gutted and renovated. On the menu: specialty coffee, pastries, breakfast, and lunch — hours planned 7am–3pm. No opening date confirmed yet, but it's worth watching.
📌 Save the Date
Mar
14
Annual Gloucester Chamber Awards Dinner Gloucester
Gloucester · Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society event space · 6–10pm · Celebrating 375 years of Gloucester County · Live music by Edison and Company · Dinner by Scoots Barbecue · Desserts by Mouth of the South Treats & More · Business awards & toasts · Tickets required in advance
Mar
14
Timberneck Tea
Timberneck Farm, Gloucester
Mar
26
Daffodil Workshop
Brent and Becky's, 7900 Daffodil Ln, Gloucester
🌸 Move Your Body This Week
Wildflower Yoga at the Fine Arts Museum Gloucester
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 at Brent & Becky's Gloucester
Gloucester · Brent & Becky's, 7900 Daffodil Ln · Check Facebook for current schedule & details
See link
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
📋 Community Board
💼 Wooden Pickle Cafe is Hiring — Walk-in interviews Saturday March 7 at 8am · 280 Virginia St, Urbanna · Hiring dishwashers, food runners, hosts, servers & bartenders for the busy season
🏡 Real Estate Pick of the Week
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