From Richmond, Virginia, the Soul Expressions Band will be back at the MSV to play a high-energy mix of funk, rock, Motown, and today’s hits, including songs made famous by Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, The Rolling Stones, UB40, Bruno Mars, Van Morrison, Earth, Wind & Fire, and many other music greats. Dance under the stars, play family lawn games (6–8 p.m.), and explore the gardens and galleries.

Food, beer, and wine will be available for purchase. Seating begins at 5:30 p.m., food/drink stations and galleries & gardens open at 6 p.m., and the music goes from 7–9 p.m. Bring a chair! No outside food/drink permitted. Cash sales preferred. Rain/shine (dress for the weather).

Free to MSV Members, ages 12 & under, and—thanks to sponsor Navy Federal Credit Union—it’s free to all active duty, National Guard, and Reserve military personnel and their families (id required); all others: $10. Additional costs apply for food, beer, and wine purchases; no outside food/drink, please. Sponsored by Navy Federal Credit Union and Shenandoah Country Q102.