LynchburgDoes News
While we continue to hope for a reasonably swift end to the ongoing pandemic, we have not given up on our primary mission, which is to provide our community with accurate and entertaining information about events, happenings, and things to do in and around Lynchburg. We have also been keeping a running list of local food and drink establishments offer takeout, curbside service, and delivery options. We urge everyone to heed the advice of public health officials, and to be cautious, thoughtful, and responsible. We will aim to do the same.
DINING: Takeout + Delivery (updated January 18, 2021)
Aji Ramen and Sushi has takeout Mon-Thurs 11a.m.-9p.m. and Fri and Sat until 10p.m. Click here; (434) 845-2816.
Andy Chang’s China Grill has takeout + delivery daily 11a.m.-9:30p.m. Click here; (434) 385-6688.
Apocalypse Ale Works has takeout growlers and cans Tues-Thurs 4-9p.m., Fri 4-11p.m., Sat noon-11p.m., Sun 1-6p.m. Click here; (434) 258-8761.
Badger on Main has takeout Mon-Sat 5-10 p.m. and Sun noon-10p.m. Click here; (434) 616-6070.
Benjamin’s has takeout Tues-Thurs 11a.m.-9p.m., Fri until 10p.m., Sat 5-10p.m., and Sun 10a.m.-2p.m. Click here; (434) 534-6077.
Bistro Bros. BBQ has takeout Mon-Fri 11a.m.-7 p.m. and Sat until 4p.m. Click here; (434) 385-1006.
Blaze Pizza has takeout 11a.m.-10p.m. daily. Click here; (434) 226-8052.
Blue Ridge BBQ has takeout 11a.m.-8p.m. Tues-Sat at its Timberlake and Graves Mill locations. Click here; (434) 226-1223 and (434) 849-8209.
Bräuburgers has takeout and delivery Sun-Wed 11a.m.-9:30p.m., Thurs until 11p.m., and Fri and Sat until midnight. Click here; (434) 525-2727.
County Smoak has takeout Sun-Thurs 11a.m.-7p.m. and Fri and Sat until 8p.m. Click here; (434) 215-3311.
Charley’s Restaurant has takeout and delivery 11a.m.-8p.m. daily and until 10 p.m. on Fri and Sat. Click here; (434) 237-5988.
Craft Beer Cellars has takeout and delivery Mon-Sat 10a.m.-8p.m. Click here; (434) 386-8363.
Depot Grill has takeout Mon-Thurs 11a.m.-10p.m., Fri and Sat until 11p.m., and Sun 11a.m.-9p.m. Click here; (434) 846-4464.
Dish has takeout Mon-Sat 5-9p.m. and brunch Sun 11:30a.m.-3:30p.m. Click here; (434) 528-0070.
Georgia’s Subs & Salads has takeout Mon-Fri 10:30a.m.-2:30p.m. Click here; (434) 846-3227.
Graziano’s Italian Restaurant has takeout Tues-Sat 11a.m.-7:30p.m. Click here; (434) 535-9510.
Grey’s has takeout Tues-Sat 5-9p.m. and brunch Sun 11a.m.-2p.m. Click here; (434) 616-4939.
Hawaii Poke & Greens has takeout Mon-Sat 10:30a.m.-8:30p.m. Click here; (434) 534-3119.
Hot and Cold Café has takeout Mon-Fri 11a.m.-8p.m. and Sat 11a.m.-3p.m. Click here; (434) 846-4976.
Iron & Ale has takeout Mon-Fri 11:30a.m.-10p.m., Sat 10:30a.m.-10p.m., and Sun 10:30a.m.-9p.m. Click here; (434) 944-9697.
Isabella’s Italian Trattoria has takeout Tues-Thurs noon-8p.m., Fri until 9p.m., and Sat 4-9p.m. Click here; (434) 385-1660.
Izakaya has takeout and delivery Tues-Fri 11a.m.-2:30p.m. and 4:30-9p.m., and Fri and Sat 4:30-10p.m. Click here; (434) 455-1577.
JoJo Pizza has takeout and delivery Mon-Thurs 11a.m.-10p.m., Fri until 11p.m., Sat noon-11p.m., and Sun noon-10p.m. Click here; (434) 846-1308.
Kenko Hibachi has takeout and delivery Mon-Sat 11a.m.-10p.m. and Sun 11:30a.m.-9p.m. Click here; (434) 534-3043.
King’s Island has takeout and delivery Sun-Tues and Thurs 11:15a.m.-9:30p.m., Fri until 10:30p.m., and Sat 2:30-10:30p.m. Click here; (434) 384-0066.
La Carreta has takeout at seven area locations Mon-Fri 11a.m.-10p.m., Sat noon-10p.m., and Sun noon-8p.m. Click here.
La Villa has takeout Tues-Sun 11a.m.-10p.m. Click here; (434) 582-4700.
Lola’s has takeout daily 11a.m.-10p.m. Click here; (434) 385-1600.
Magnolia Foods has takeout daily 11a.m.-4p.m., and Tues-Fri until 6p.m. Click here; (434) 528-5442.
Mama Crockett’s has takeout Tues-Fri 7a.m.-8p.m., Sat 8a.m.-8p.m., and Sun 8a.m.-2p.m. Click here; (434) 215-3275.
Mario’s Pizza has takeout and delivery Mon-Wed 11a.m.-10p.m., Thurs-Sat 11a.m.-11p.m., and Sun 5-10p.m. Click here; (434) 845-7444.
Market at Main has takeout Mon-Sat 7a.m.-9p.m. and Sun 8 a.m.-9p.m. Click here; (434) 847-9040.
MayLynn’s Creamery has takeout Thurs-Sat 2-10p.m. and Sun 2-10p.m. Click here; (434) 258-0572.
Milan Indian Cuisine has takeout Mon-Fri 11:30a.m.-2:30p.m., Sat and Sun until 3p.m., Sun-Thurs 5-9:30p.m. and Sat and Sun until 10 p.m. Click here; (434) 237-7990.
Milano’s has takeout Tues-Sun 4-9p.m. Click here; (434) 384-3400.
Montana Plains Bakery has takeout from its Boonsboro and Wyndhurst locations Mon-Sat 8a.m.-5p.m. Click here; (434) 384-1779 and (434) 239-1779.
Mrs. Joy’s Absolutely Fabulous Treats has takeout Wed-Fri 11a.m.-7p.m. and Sat 9a.m.-6p.m. Click here; (434) 851-9548.
New London Steakhouse has takeout Wed-Sun 5-9p.m. and Sat and Sun until 10p.m. Click here; (434) 525-3826.
Peakland Catering & Market Co. has takeout Mon-Thurs 10a.m.-5:30p.m. and Fri 10a.m.-5p.m. Click here; (434) 384-2200.
Pho Saigon Palace has takeout Tues-Sun 11a.m.-9p.m. Click here; (434) 237-2315.
Pok-E-Joe’s has takeout Mon-Thurs 11a.m.-8p.m. and Fri and Sat until 9p.m. Click here; (434) 386-5637.
Purple Door Catering has takeout Mon-Fri 3-6 p.m. Click here; (434) 386-8655.
{RA} Bistro has takeout Mon-Thurs noon-9p.m., Fri until 10p.m., Sat 11a.m.-10p.m., and Sun 11a.m.-8p.m. Click here; (434) 845-1601.
Rivermont BierHaus has takeout Wed and Thurs 4-9p.m., Fri 4-11p.m., Sat 11a.m.-11p.m., and Sun 11a.m.-9p.m. Click here; (434) 386-8767.
Rivermont Pizza has takeout daily 4-9p.m. Click here; (434) 846-2877.
Sawa Japanese Steakhouse has takeout Mon-Thurs 11a.m.-9:30p.m., Fri and Sat until 10 p.m., and Sun 11:30a.m.-9:30p.m. Click here; (434) 525-2888.
Shoemakers American Grill has takeout Wed-Sat 5-9p.m. Click here; (434) 455-1510.
Small Batch Barbecue has takeout and delivery Sun-Thurs 11a.m.-8p.m. and Fri and Sat until 9 p.m. Click here; (434) 439-2807.
Suzaku Café has takeout and delivery daily 11a.m.-9:30p.m. Click here; (434) 200-8104.
Suzy Q, etc has pre-order takeout Tues-Fri 3-6 p.m. Click here; (434) 509-3966.
Taste of Philly has takeout and delivery Tues-Sat 11a.m.-7p.m. Click here; (434) 847-7770.
Thai 99 has takeout Mon-Sat 11a.m.-2:30p.m. and 5-8p.m. Click here; (434) 528-2855.
The Dahlia has takeout Mon-Fri 3-9p.m. and Sat 11a.m.-10p.m.
The Neighbors Place has takeout Mon-Thurs 11:30a.m.-10p.m., Fri and Sat until 11p.m., and Sun until 9p.m. Click here; (434) 455-4300.
The Pied Piper has takeout Wed-Sat 11a.m.-2p.m., Fri and Sat 4-8p.m., and Sun noon-4p.m. Click here.
The Stoney Badger Tavern has takeout Mon and Tues 3:30-11p.m., Wed-Sun noon-11p.m. Click here; (434) 384-3004.
The Water Dog has takeout Tues-Sat 11:30a.m.-10p.m. and Sun 11a.m.-10p.m. Click here; (434) 333-4681.
The Yellow Submarine has takeout Mon-Fri 11a.m.-3p.m. and Wednesday until 7p.m. Click here; (434) 385-5357.
Trio Brick Oven Eatery has takeout Mon-Thurs 11a.m.-10p.m., Fri and Sat until 11p.m., and Sun until 9 p.m. Click here; (434) 616-2585.
Wasabi Japanese Steakhouse has takeout Mon-Thurs 11a.m.-2:30p.m. and 4:30-9:30p.m., and Fri-Sun 11a.m.-10p.m. Click here; (434) 847-1288.
Waterstone Pizza has takeout Sun-Thurs 11:30a.m.-9p.m. and Fri and Sat 11:30a.m.-10p.m. Click here; (434) 455-1515.
ENTERTAINMENT: Music + Trivia & More (January 13-20)
Wednesday January 13
Mama Crockett’s Cider Donuts from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at Peaksview Brew & Games. Click here, or call (434) 215-3275.
Karaoke from 7-10 p.m. at Scoreboards. Click here; or call (434) 319-5153.
Zach Burnette from 6-9 p.m. at Starr Hill on Main. Click here, or call (434) 209-6441.
Karaoke from 7-10 p.m. at Scoreboards. Click here; or call (434) 319-5153.
Thursday January 14
Wrath Russian Imperial Stout can release from 4-9 p.m. at Apocalypse Ale Works. Click here, or call (434) 258-8761.
Acoustic Open Mic from 6-8:30 p.m. at Baine’s Books and Coffee. Click here, or call (434) 229-8157.
Trivia Thursday at 7 p.m. at Beale’s. Click here, or call (540) 583-5113.
Friday January 15
Fire Pit Fridays from 5-10 p.m. at {RA} Bistro. Click here, or call (434) 845-1601.
Mama Crockett’s Cider Donuts from 6-9 p.m. at Bean Tree Café. Click here, or call (434) 215-3275.
Dave & Jodie from 7-10 p.m. at Rivermont BeirHaus. Click here, or all (434) 386-8767.
The Caleb Cox Band at 7 p.m. at Peaksview Brew & Games. Click here, or call (434) 329-7175.
Belk Observatory Open House from 7-8:30 p.m. at University of Lynchburg’s Belk Observatory. Click here, or call (434) 544-7827.
Trivia at 7 p.m. at 715 Lynchburg Moose Lodge. Click here, or call (434) 385-5203.
Zach Burnette w/Rod Riley from 8-11 p.m. at the Clubhouse Bar & Billiards. Click here, or call (434) 239-7665.
Saturday January 16
Winter Weekends at Mr. Jefferson’s Home from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest. Click here, or call (434) 525-1806.
Rendezvous at 7 p.m. at Peaksview Brew & Games. Click here, or call (434) 329-7175.
Neon Licorice from 8-11 p.m. at the Clubhouse Bar & Billiards. Click here, or call (434) 239-7665.
Sunday January 17
Winter Weekends at Mr. Jefferson’s Home from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest. Click here, or call (434) 525-1806.
Greater Lynchburg Offroad Cyclists (GLOC) Weekly MTB Group Ride at 2 p.m. at Liberty Mountain Snowflex. Click here.
Ever wonder what happens to you DNA when you send it off to AncestryDNA, 23andMe, or one of those other genealogical services? PBS’s long-running science show Nova takes a look at how these companies process DNA, what they’re able to decipher from the genetic sequencing, and just how accurate the results are in tonight’s new installment of the show. Secrets in Our DNA premieres on Blue Ridge PBS at 9 p.m. Click here for more info.
If you can peer ahead into the not-so-distant future, squint hopefully, and imagine a time when vaccines have de-pandemicized most of the world, Downton Lynchburg is going to have a lot more to offer in terms of craft beer and live music than it did pre-COVID. One reason is the reasonably new Starr Hill on Main (1300 Main St.) brewpub, which has plenty of space for eating, drinking, and rocking out. This evening, local country rocker Zach Burnette will be there to liven things up from 6-9 p.m. Click here for more info, or call (434) 209-6441.
The Cavalier Theatre department at Jefferson Forest High School is making the best of these pandemic days and even rising to the occasion with an interesting new twist on an old idea. Yep, it’s a live radio play, performed at Jefferson Forest Auditorium, and live streamed via the magic of the internet. The show they’re doing is an adaptation of Alfred Hitchcock’s The 39 Steps. Performances are tonight, tomorrow, Saturday, and Sunday at 7 p.m. Tickets, which go toward supporting Cavalier Theatre’s programs, are $10. Click here for more info.
Don’t be surprised if we start getting a whole bunch of pandemic-inspired dramas, comedies, thrillers, and chillers in the near future. In the meantime, Academy Award winning actress Anne Hathaway stars as one half, if not necessarily the better half, of a sheltering-in-place couple who were on the verge of splitting up just before the pandemic put them in lock down. To bide their time together, Hathaway and her not-quite-estranged partner Chiwetel Ejiofor plan and attempt to execute a jewelry heist. The movie’s called Locked Down and it is streaming starting today on HBO Max. Click here for more info.
{RA} Bistro (1344 Main St.) has an alliterative history of theme nights, from Tap-out Tuesdays to Service Industry Sundays. They’ve got a new one for these days of COVID: Fire Pit Fridays. It’s pretty simple: from 5-10 p.m. on the bistro’s back deck, they’ll have fire pits going, a bar set up, and a special winter menu featuring hot cider and s'mores along with their usual selection of appetizers, drinks, and dinner entrees. For more info, click here or call (434) 845-1601.
The Marvel Cinematic Universe is taking a potentially clever step forward this week with a new, post-Avengers: Endgame series in which Wanda Maximoff (a/k/a the Scarlett Witch) and her partner in domesticity Vision are doing their best to lay low in the suburbs when, without giving too much away, time starts doing strange things and it’s not quite clear what’s real and what is just a vision shared by Wanda and her loyal AI pal. The show, which begins streaming today on Disney Plus, has Elizabeth Olsen and Paul Bettany reprising their Avengers: Endgame roles as Wanda and Vision. For more info, click here.
The octagonal villa and plantation that POTUS #3 designed as his personal retreat from Monticello, which he also designed, was closed for the holidays. But Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest (1542 Bateman Bridge Rd.) has reopened for Winter Weekend at Mr. Jefferson’s House. On Saturdays and Sundays through March 14, the historical site will be presenting guided tours by reservation only from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tickets are $18 for adults, $16 for seniors and members of the military, $10 for teens and college students, $6 for youth ages 6-11, and free for children under six. Click here for more info, or call (434) 525-1806.
The local arts and community empowerment organization known as The Listening is trying something new today: a virtual conference. “The Poetic Justice Conference” is an online event that runs from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. and features panels discussions, performances, and breakout sessions with interesting people in the fields of education, child advocacy, social justice, mental health, and the arts. It costs $35 to register for the event, which you can do by clicking here. For more info on the conference, click here or call (434) 515-2103.
The DC Comics “Arrowverse” is a complicated construct inhabited by the greenish Arrow, The Flash, Supergirl, and, starting tonight, a second Batwoman. No, not Batgirl – she’s so 1960s – but Batwoman, a more mature, complicated, and LGBTQ-friendly crimefighting cousin of Bruce Wayne with a lot of the same crimefighting instincts and personal demons. The first Batwoman on the CW was Aussie Ruby Rose. She lasted one season before the coronavirus halted production and she opted out. The second Batwoman will be Javicia Leslie as Ryan Wilder, an out lesbian with a complicated past and penchant for crimefighting. Leslie will don the Batwoman suit for the first time tonight at 8 p.m. on the CW. Click here for more info.
The newest installment of PBS’s American Masters series features not one but six bona fide masters of the American style. How It Feels To Be Free documents the lives and times of six iconic and iconoclastic black female artists, entertainers, performers, and trailblazers who navigated the considerable challenges of the Civil Rights era: Lena Horne, Abbey Lincoln, Diahann Carroll, Nina Simone, Cicely Tyson, and Pam Grier. The two-hour documentary, which was produced by Alicia Keys, makes its debut this evening at 9 p.m. on Blue Ridge PBS. Click here for more info.
With the notable exception of England’s Jack the Ripper, it can sometimes seem like the US invented the whole concept of the serial killer and, if nothing else, we often appear to have cornered the market on the phenomenon. But serial killers and the havoc they wreak are not native only to America. From 1958-1963, a killer nicknamed the Night Caller terrorized the city of Perth in Western Australia. Eric Edgar Cooke would confess to the Night Caller murders in 1963, but not before two other men were wrongly convicted of crimes Cooke had committed. Director Thomas Meadmore, a native of Perth, takes a deep dive into this strange story in the four-part docuseries The Night Caller, which debuts today on Sundance Now. For more information, click here.
J.K. Rowling’s other underdog hero, a detective by the name of Cormoran Strike, has been the subject of five novels and, as of now, four British TV miniseries. The most recent got picked up by Cinemax and is about to start streaming on HBO Max today. CB Strike: Lethal White stars handsome Tom Burke in the title role and the charming Holliday Grainger as his able assistant Robin. The new series picks up after Strike’s triumphant capture of the Shacklewell Ripper. Click here for more info.
