Silent Auction and Gala, Jepson Alumni Center at UMW. Tim Luke from the HGTV series "Cash in the Attic" will serve as the auctioneer. Cocktails at 6 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m., auction at 8 p.m. $100, $175/couple. 540/371-3037; famcc.org.

Film, Library of Congress Packard Campus, Culpeper. "Solaris" (1972): An alien intelligence infiltrates a space mission. With Natalya Bondarchuk and Donatas Banionis. Sci-fi psychological drama. Black-and-white and color. In Russian and German with English subtitles. See April 26 listing.

CONCERTS

Fredericksburg Songwriters' Showcase, Picker's Supply Concert Hall, 902 Caroline St., Fredericksburg. Featuring acoustic music by Stephen Lee Rich, Ellen Bukstel, Nick Annis, Sandy Andina, Bob Simmons. 8 p.m. $10, students $5. 540/898-0611; webliminal.com/songwrite.

Blue Ridge Chorale, Germanna Community College Daniel Technology Center, 18121 Technology Drive, Culpeper. 7 p.m. Adults $15, ages 5-12 $5. 540/948-4573; brcsings.com.

THEATER

Fifth annual One-Act Play Festival, Central Rappahannock Regional Library, 1201 Caroline St. Stage Door Productions presents seven original plays. 7:30 p.m. $15. Runs through May 5. 540/898-2673.

"Arsenic and Old Lace," Lake of the Woods Community Center, 110 Sweetbriar Park Road, Locust Grove. Presented by Lake of the Woods Players. 8 p.m. $18. Runs through April 28. 540/972-6385; lowplayers.org.

"Cabaret," Riverside Center Dinner Theater. See April 26 listing.

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SATURDAY

Spring Swing Thing, Picker's Supply Concert Hall, 902 Caroline St., Fredericksburg. Spring-themed swing dance. 7:30 p.m. $10.

Plant Sale, Rappahannock Adult Activities Inc. See April 26 listing.

Benefit Yard Sale, Virginia BBQ, 451 Jefferson Davis Highway. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Benefits Open Hand of Fredericksburg. 540/834-4455.

Growing Green, Porter Library, 2001 Parkway Blvd., Stafford. Celebrate the opening of the new community vegetable garden with activities for all ages. 2-4 p.m. 540/659-4909.

Book Sale, England Run Library. 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. See April 26 listing.

Spring Market Open House, Snow Creek Farm. See April 27 listing.

Spring Opening, St. James' House. See April 26 listing.

Beginners Class, Sport & Health Fitness Club, 1191 Central Park Blvd. Sponsored by Smoother than Smooth Hand Dance Co. 3 p.m. smootherthansmooth.com.

Civil War Escape, Caledon Natural Area, 11617 Caledon Road, King George. Take a hayride back in time and explore the unique history of Caledon. 10 a.m. $3 person/$8 family. Runs again April 29. Reservations required. 540/663-3861.