Book Bedazzling (SOLD OUT)
2026-02-28 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | The Book Cellar, 112 Court St, Abingdon, VA, 24210, United States
Ever wanted your favorite story to look as beautiful on the outside as it is on the inside? Join us at The Book Cellar on February 28th at 6:00 p.m. for a night of bedazzling!
It’s the perfect “me-time” activity or a fun night out with friends. We’ve got all the supplies covered—just bring your imagination (and a book or buy one from us!).
Hurry—spots are limited!

Book Bedazzling - March
2026-03-14 18:00 - 20:00
Ever wanted your favorite story to look as beautiful on the outside as it is on the inside? Join us at The Book Cellar on March 14th at 6:00 p.m. for a night of bedazzling!
It’s the perfect “me-time” activity or a fun night out with friends. We’ve got all the supplies covered—just bring your imagination (and a book or buy one from us!).
Hurry—spots are limited!

Building an Appalachian Narrative Writing Class Series
2026-03-26 18:00 - 2026-07-30 19:30
Join us at The Book Cellar for a deep dive into the heart of Appalachian storytelling. Led by Damean Mathews, this series is designed for writers, historians, and creators who want to capture the true essence of the mountains without falling into the “hillbilly” tropes of the past. Whether you are working on a novel, a family history, or local journalism, you’ll learn how to blend rigorous research with the vibrant “local color” that makes our region unique.
What you’ll learn:

Authentic Research: How to find the hidden histories that give a story its “bone-deep” reality.

Cultural Integrity: Techniques for using folklore and dialect respectfully, avoiding damaging stereotypes.

Sensory Imagery: How to “paint” the Appalachian landscape using specific, grounded descriptions.

Writing for Impact: How to ensure your work leaves a positive, lasting legacy for the community.

Registration Options: Choose the “Entire Series” for a comprehensive masterclass experience at a discounted rate, or select individual monthly sessions to focus on specific elements of the craft.
*Please note that tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable.

Open Mic Poetry
2026-03-28 18:00 - 19:30
Come out an enjoy a night of community! Bring your own poems to read or read aloud from your favorite poet.
Don’t want to read? Simply come out to listen and support the other readers!

Adult Book Fair
2026-04-11 18:00 - 21:00
The Adult Book Fair is BACK on Saturday, April 11, 2026. We’re bringing back all the nostalgia of your elementary school days, but with two major upgrades: You have “adult money” now, and our friends have a bar.

80s and 90s hits on blast all day long.

Books, stationery, and all the stuff your parents said “maybe next time” to.

Tag your favorite reading buddy and start saving those pennies!

Books & Beer - Young but Free Pre-Publication Party
2026-08-07 18:00 - 21:00
Join the founder of the award-winning publishing house, Riverfeet Press, whose books have sold worldwide in nineteen countries, for an evening of wilderness stories, book readings, and talks of publishing. This is the pre-publication party for his new book: Young but Free, The Novel – you can score a copy before it is available for mainstream distribution and be among the first to read it.
“Imagine Holden Caulfield and Norman MacLean meeting up with one of James LeeBurke’s characters, and you will know what to expect when you open this novel.”
—Russell Rowland, author of Fifty-Six Counties: A Montana Journey
“Also baked into this experience was the healing effect of the wilderness.”
— Scot Bealer, author of Wildlife Through the Lens
BUY A BOOK, GET $5 OFF YOUR BAR OR CAFÉ TAB!
Learn more about the book here: https://www.riverfeetflyfishing.com/produc…/young-but-free

Silent Book Club
2026-08-13 17:45 - 19:00, 2026-09-10 17:45 - 19:00
2nd Thursday of each month!Bring your current read, grab a drink, & make some friends! Let’s carve out some time for ourselves and make space for reading.

Cringy Diary Reading
2026-08-15 19:00 - 20:30
We all had one and now it’s time to share! Join us for our first cringy diary reading night and share some of your most cringy entries!
You remember those “Dear Diary, you’ll never guess what happened today” kind of entries.
Come out to read or just listen to others share some of their best cringy diary moments.

Open Mic Poetry Night
2026-08-29 19:00 - 20:30
Join us for Open Mic Poetry Night at The Book Cellar! Come out and read your favorite poetry or simply come to listen and support local poets / readers!

Court Street Renaissance & Fantasy Book Faire
2026-09-26 16:00 - 20:00
Join us in September a mini Renaissance Faire and Fantasy Book Fair!
We’re closing down the street and bringing in themed vendors, buskers, food, local authors, and more!
Along with our mini Renaissance Faire outside we will also be hosting our first Fantasy Themed Book Fair inside!
Costumes are highly encouraged!
This is event is FREE and open to the public!
