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5Free things to do
90New spots
93New stories

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This week in Blacksburg

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 15 events, day by day →

All Ages Storytime

Friday 11am · Christiansburg Library · Free

Witch Hat Wreath Workshop

Saturday 10am · Art and Soul Creative Reuse Center

Pokemon Trade Day

Saturday 11am · Mischief's Den

New Town Festival: Blues, Brews & BBQ

Saturday 12pm · St. Luke & Odd Fellows Hall · Free

The Glen Shelton Band

Saturday 6pm · Old Town Fields

New in Blacksburg

Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.

Frank's Bar at 622 North

Nightlife

Find your next pour: Frank's Bar at 622 North nails that sweet spot between relaxed and refined, pouring many beers, fresh handcrafted cocktails, and limited allocation bourbons.

622north.com ↗

Joe's Diner

Restaurants

Classic diner cravings: Joe's Diner is your move when you need a legit omelet, a burger that means business, or a wrap for the I-swear-I'm-being-healthy crowd.

joesdinerva.com ↗

Rachel Mae Hair LLC

Beauty

Fresh color, no fuss: From balayage, babylights and foiliyage to classic cuts, gloss and K18 treatments, Rachel Mae Hair LLC nails that lived-in brightness and everyday tidy-up, plus wedding and special-occasion updos when you need extra wow.

rachelmaehair.glossgenius.com ↗

Blacksburg’s best businesses

Every spot worth knowing, in one place.

The restaurants, shops, and services the newsletter recommends, all in one place — every listing checked, and paid pins marked every time.

Browse Blacksburg’s best →

Most read in Blacksburg

The five stories Blacksburg readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

  2. Virginia Tech Hokies prepare for season opener against VMI

    The Virginia Tech Hokies will open their 2026 season against VMI on Sept.

    Full story at sports.yahoo.com ↗

  4. Virginia Tech football: Hokies are one of the ‘heaviest’ teams in 2026

    Virginia Tech is predicted to be one of the 'heaviest' teams in the football team in 2026, according to the article.

    Full story at sports.yahoo.com ↗

  5. Old Dominion vs Virginia Tech Spread Prediction, September 12: Tony Tellez Lays the Points With the Hokies

    Old Dominion is set to face Virginia Tech in a Week 2 in-state matchup, with the Monarchs returning almost no offensive experience despite a strong record a year ago.

    Full story at tonyspicks.com ↗

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