Spanberger's inauguration weekend brings festivities to RVA

State of play: Even if you didn't score a ticket to Gov.-elect Spanberger's inauguration or inaugural ball, you can still partake in the events.

• The weekend kicks off on Friday with a Made in Virginia Market at 17th Street Market in Shockoe Bottom, 3-8pm. Free.
• There will be more than 40 local artisans, plus food and drinks from local vendors.
• There might even be a pull-your-own tap wall featuring Virginia beer, per the Virginian-Pilot. And Spanberger is expected to swing through.

On Saturday, it's the official inauguration and a parade at the State Capitol (tickets are sold out but you could probably catch a peek with some binoculars).

• That will be followed by the inaugural ball, where Spanberger plans to wear jewelry made by a VCU Fashion professor, per the Pilot.

And on Sunday, Virginia's first female governor is hosting an open house at the executive mansion, 2-4pm. Free.

The bottom line: This weekend in RVA is filled with free and open-to-the-public inaugural things to do.