07/30/2026
Save + Share our August Events Calendar! 🪩✨
We’re kicking off the month with pop-up shops by Trinkets with JP and Carolyn Anderson in store. Then, mark your calendar for Virginia Tax Free Weekend, Aug 7-9!
Tickets are on sale now for our Paint-For-A-Cause Fundraiser benefitting Rivanna Area Q***r Center — co-hosted by Blue Ridge Brushes 🎨🖌️ 🎨🎟️ Join us in the evening on Friday, August 21 for a step-by-step paint class for a great cause! No experience necessary. Check out DarlingxDashing Give Back for more info about our Q3 fundraiser!
Then we close out the month with our next VINTAGE STREET MARKET on August 29, co-hosted with Old Flame Secondhand & Vintage 🔥 Shop 15+ vintage & secondhand vendors outside on First Street South in Downtown Charlottesville. Plus, cupcakes and desserts by MiMi’s Sweet Thangs | On-Air Desserts 🧁✨
And BTW…August is Black Business Month! ➡️ Swipe to check out Black Artisans featured at DarlingxDashing:
DeJ
Timothy Michael Johnson
LaTanja S. | DMV Modern Calligrapher | Engraver | Illustrator
Danicole Bespoke Headwear
DEEsigns by dee | ✿ cute cups and more ✿
Handmade Gifts & Accessories⌇Kelsey
L’EssentialsbyLlorel E🌸
Milk Glass
MK Hydrates
Isa Sofia Monell
100% Authentic Shea Butter - Northshea ™️
SUN & SELENE JEWELRY
THE WIN CANDLE
Shop Black businesses, eat at Black-owned restaurants, follow Discover Black Cville to stay up to date, and with us this month and beyond!!