DEMO — built by Glass Umbrella for Basic Necessities

What's on

What's on at Basics.

Live music at the dinner table, a brunch that frequently features a harpist, wine tastings on the back porch — and the occasional special week. Reserve a table and make an evening of it.

↩ Back to August 2026

Nothing on the calendar for April 2027 yet — new dates are announced in the newsletter first.

Friday, August 7 · 10:00 AM Basic Necessities, Nellysford

Nelson 151 Honey Daze

Special honey-themed dishes throughout the week: Hot Honey and Ham Grilled Cheese with Apples and Dijon at lunch, the Honey Hugo Spritz, and Honey Buns for brunch — plus shop specials: “Workin' Hard for the Honey” chocolate bars by Ethereal, AR's Hot Honey, and local honey.

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Saturday, August 8 · 5:30 PM Basic Necessities, Nellysford

Dinner and Live Music

Saturday dinner with live music. Weekly-rotating menu, entrées with wine pairings at retail bottle prices. Reservations recommended — 434-361-1766.

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Wednesday, August 12 · 4:00 PM The back porch, Basic Necessities

Wine Tasting with Kay

An informal wine tasting on the enclosed back porch — locals and tourists gather around Provençal-clothed tables and learn the intricacies of wine. Space is limited; reserve a seat.

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12 seats left

Saturday, August 15 · 5:30 PM Basic Necessities, Nellysford

Dinner and Live Music

Saturday dinner with live music. Weekly-rotating menu, entrées with wine pairings at retail bottle prices. Reservations recommended — 434-361-1766.

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Wednesday, August 19 · 4:00 PM The back porch, Basic Necessities

Wine Tasting with Kay

An informal wine tasting on the enclosed back porch — locals and tourists gather around Provençal-clothed tables and learn the intricacies of wine. Space is limited; reserve a seat.

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12 seats left

Saturday, August 22 · 5:30 PM Basic Necessities, Nellysford

Dinner and Live Music

Saturday dinner with live music. Weekly-rotating menu, entrées with wine pairings at retail bottle prices. Reservations recommended — 434-361-1766.

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Wednesday, August 26 · 4:00 PM The back porch, Basic Necessities

Wine Tasting with Kay

An informal wine tasting on the enclosed back porch — locals and tourists gather around Provençal-clothed tables and learn the intricacies of wine. Space is limited; reserve a seat.

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12 seats left

Saturday, August 29 · 5:30 PM Basic Necessities, Nellysford

Dinner and Live Music

Saturday dinner with live music. Weekly-rotating menu, entrées with wine pairings at retail bottle prices. Reservations recommended — 434-361-1766.

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Wednesday, September 2 · 4:00 PM The back porch, Basic Necessities

Wine Tasting with Kay

An informal wine tasting on the enclosed back porch — locals and tourists gather around Provençal-clothed tables and learn the intricacies of wine. Space is limited; reserve a seat.

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12 seats left

Saturday, September 5 · 5:30 PM Basic Necessities, Nellysford

Dinner and Live Music

Saturday dinner with live music. Weekly-rotating menu, entrées with wine pairings at retail bottle prices. Reservations recommended — 434-361-1766.

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Wednesday, September 9 · 4:00 PM The back porch, Basic Necessities

Wine Tasting with Kay

An informal wine tasting on the enclosed back porch — locals and tourists gather around Provençal-clothed tables and learn the intricacies of wine. Space is limited; reserve a seat.

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12 seats left

Saturday, September 12 · 5:30 PM Basic Necessities, Nellysford

Dinner and Live Music

Saturday dinner with live music. Weekly-rotating menu, entrées with wine pairings at retail bottle prices. Reservations recommended — 434-361-1766.

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Wednesday, September 16 · 4:00 PM The back porch, Basic Necessities

Wine Tasting with Kay

An informal wine tasting on the enclosed back porch — locals and tourists gather around Provençal-clothed tables and learn the intricacies of wine. Space is limited; reserve a seat.

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12 seats left

Saturday, September 19 · 5:30 PM Basic Necessities, Nellysford

Dinner and Live Music

Saturday dinner with live music. Weekly-rotating menu, entrées with wine pairings at retail bottle prices. Reservations recommended — 434-361-1766.

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Wednesday, September 23 · 4:00 PM The back porch, Basic Necessities

Wine Tasting with Kay

An informal wine tasting on the enclosed back porch — locals and tourists gather around Provençal-clothed tables and learn the intricacies of wine. Space is limited; reserve a seat.

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12 seats left

Saturday, September 26 · 5:30 PM Basic Necessities, Nellysford

Dinner and Live Music

Saturday dinner with live music. Weekly-rotating menu, entrées with wine pairings at retail bottle prices. Reservations recommended — 434-361-1766.

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Wednesday, September 30 · 4:00 PM The back porch, Basic Necessities

Wine Tasting with Kay

An informal wine tasting on the enclosed back porch — locals and tourists gather around Provençal-clothed tables and learn the intricacies of wine. Space is limited; reserve a seat.

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12 seats left

Saturday, October 3 · 5:30 PM Basic Necessities, Nellysford

Dinner and Live Music

Saturday dinner with live music. Weekly-rotating menu, entrées with wine pairings at retail bottle prices. Reservations recommended — 434-361-1766.

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Saturday, October 10 · 5:30 PM Basic Necessities, Nellysford

Dinner and Live Music

Saturday dinner with live music. Weekly-rotating menu, entrées with wine pairings at retail bottle prices. Reservations recommended — 434-361-1766.

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Saturday, October 17 · 5:30 PM Basic Necessities, Nellysford

Dinner and Live Music

Saturday dinner with live music. Weekly-rotating menu, entrées with wine pairings at retail bottle prices. Reservations recommended — 434-361-1766.

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Saturday, October 24 · 5:30 PM Basic Necessities, Nellysford

Dinner and Live Music

Saturday dinner with live music. Weekly-rotating menu, entrées with wine pairings at retail bottle prices. Reservations recommended — 434-361-1766.

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Make a table of it

Reservations recommended for dinner & brunch, lunch reservations only for parties of 6 or more.

Reserve a table or call 434-361-1766