🌸 Horray for May! 🌸

• Mother's Day is this Sunday: There are only a couple more days to plan something great for Mom! Consider making reservations at Hotel Madison for brunch and then stopping by Agora Downtown Market during their special Sunday hours this weekend to pick out a fun treat. More Mother's Day ideas are in our Downtown Scene section below.
• We Appreciate Our Local Teachers: Teachers can enjoy a 25% discount today at The Lady Jane. Plus shoppers can nominate their favorite teacher for a shopping spree in-store!
• Happy Graduation EMU, Bridgewater, BRCC & JMU: Congratulations to the graduating class of 2022! We hope you make downtown part of your celebration. Check out our Graduation Insider for an all-inclusive guide on food, shopping, parking and more here!
• HHS Prom is Around the Corner: Thanks to the help of student volunteers from Harrisonburg High School's Government Service Learning Class, we are delighted to bring students' pre-prom plans to downtown. As part of the project, there will be a prom photo area on Court Square complete with decorations and props. The students also worked with downtown businesses to offer HHS students special discounts for their pre-prom dinner and getting ready plans. More information is available here!

Friendly City Fortune Starts Off Strong!

Language of Love Sculpture Installation Celebration

Mark Your Calendar for Best.Weekend.Ever.

Less Than 100 Tickets Left!

Thank You for Being a Friend!

Thank You, #InternMorgan & #InternChristi!

The Downtown Dish

Coconut Chickpea Curry Bisque at The Little Grill 

The Downtown Scene:

• Downtown Events
  • Tonight is First Fridays Downtown! Check out the lineup of what's happening, including live music at the Wilson Downtown Gallery!
  • Arts Incarnate is hosting a concert for The Walking Roots on May 6 at 7 PM! Tickets $10 at the door/online! Plus, they’re FREE to ALL students (with a valid student ID) and children! Click here to get your tickets online.
  • Great.full Goods is holding another free meet-the-maker event in their shop. Meet Delaney Nave, copper enamel earring artist on May 7 from 11 AM - 2 PM.
  • In collaboration with Sustainability Matters, the Friendly City Food Co-Op Plant Swap is happening on Saturday, May 14! Share and swap plants from 1 - 2 PM (early access for Sustainability Matters & Food Co-op members) and 2 - 4 PM.
• Good Eats
  • It's the perfect weather for ice cream! Grab Key Lime Pie from May 5 - 10 at Branch's Softserve Etc. and Black Raspberry at the Wolfe Street Kline's until May 11! 
  • Magpie Diner is now offering Friday Brunch from 8 AM - 2 PM!
• Mother's Day
  • Enjoy macarons with your mom on Saturday, May 7 from 11 AM - 1 PM during this special pop-up event at The Lady Jane with BMC Bakes. Boxes of 3 and 6 treats will be available.
  • Treat mom to a special Mother’s Day with brunch in Hotel Madison’s Appalachian ballroom, a lovely space to celebrate her day!  With particular consideration to providing culinary selections for all in the family to enjoy, the buffet will feature classic brunch offerings and made-to-order stations. Comfortable space for small to large groups.  Each mother will receive a rose and complimentary drink courtesy of Hotel Madison. Three seatings are available but a reservation with prepayment is required. Learn more here.
  • Sparrow’s Flowers has flower arrangements ready to be ordered in time for Mother’s Day on May 8! They have several gorgeous options on their website that are 100% sure to put a huge smile on your mom's face! Click here to order a floral arrangement ahead of time for Mother’s Day or set up a flower subscription! Also, be sure to check out Sparrow’s Flowers in-store to see their new wall mural painted by Torie Topor!
  • withSimplicity and HUGO KOHL are doing a fun new collab just in time for Mother's Day. Treat your mom, friend, or even yourself to a relaxing bath, filled with aromas of Rose, Tangerine, and Vanilla. As soon as the bath bomb finishes fizzing, be on the lookout for your unique sterling silver ring floating on top of the water! (don't worry, the ring is protected inside and won't be damaged). Each $60 bath bomb contains 1 ring valued at $100-$225! Sign up for withSimplicity's newsletter and follow their social media for more updates on this promo.
• Weekly Events & Promos
  • Are you a fan of board games? Horizon's Gifts has board game night every Friday! 
  • You know spring is officially here when the Harrisonburg Farmers Market is back open on Tuesdays! Stop by next Tuesday from 8 AM - 1 PM to see local produce and the emergence of spring flowers for your home and garden.
  • Jack Brown’s is hosting Takeover Tuesdays! Check out what new weekly event they'll host every Tuesday by following them on Facebook and Instagram.
  • Dart Resale & Trade hosts Trade Tuesday every Tuesday from 11 AM - 6 PM! Bring in your gently used clothing, shoes, and bags, that follow current trends, to either sell or trade. There’s no appointment necessary at this time! Click here to learn more about the eligibility requirements for Trade Tuesday!
• Announcements
  • Vendor opportunities for 2022 downtown events, including Best.Weekend.Ever., Block Party in the 'Burg, Skeleton Fest, and the Veteran's Parade, are now available. Visit this page to learn more and submit an application.
  • Arts Council of the Valley's Call for Proposals from artists for 2023 Smith House Galleries exhibitions are now open. The deadline is 11:59 PM Sunday, May 15.
  • Agora Downtown Market is now offering pop-up vendor space every Saturday! Sign up by filling out this survey! Registration is only $25 and must be paid day-of to the Market! Showcase your small business this Saturday! Food and drink tastings welcome!
• Sales
  • There are two days left in the Book Sale at Central Library! Adult books for $1 and children's books for $.25 a piece with proceeds directly supporting Massanutten Regional Library. Shop today and tomorrow from 12 - 3 PM.
  • Several of our downtown destinations have new merch! See what's new at Sagebird Ciderworks and Coffee Hound!

Now Hiring Downtown:

• Have a steady pour? Love coffee? Chestnut Ridge is hiring. Learn more by reaching out to roasted@chestnutridgecoffee.com.
• Looking for a restaurant job? Many downtown locations are still hiring servers, cooks, and prep staff. Check out a list of restaurants on our downtown directory, for social media and website listings to guide your search.