Elevated ‘I do’
We’re not saying you can’t get dressed up in “I’m with the bride” sashes and drink from naughty straws to celebrate your friend’s betrothal anymore—but we’re not not saying that […]
Billy Strings at John Paul Jones Arena 4/17 and 4/18
Bluegrass badass Billy Strings is back for more. The Grammy-winning Americana musician returns with his repertoire based in traditional roots improvisation, peppered with elements from rock, blues, and country. Strings’ […]
The North Country at The Stage at WTJU 4/18
To kick off WTJU’s Rock Marathon week, The North Country loads in for a high-energy show that blends indie-rock and art-pop. The experimental collective based out of Washington, D.C., pairs […]
Erupcja at The Violet Crown 4/21
Screening as part of Virginia Film Festival’s year-round programming schedule, Erupcja (2025) offers an arthouse drama built around romance and driving dance music. On vacation together in Warsaw, Poland, Bethany […]
Cameron Whitcomb at The Jefferson 4/8
Driven by bold lyricism and an emotive, competent voice, Cameron Whitcomb brings his Fragile Egos Tour to town. The British Columbia native left home at the tender age of 17, […]
Hypocrite The Musical at The Paramount 4/10
In a jubilant gospel comedy exploring faith and divine intervention, Hypocrite The Musical shares a riotous and riveting story of redemption. Written by Richmonder Glennis Crosby, the play launched the […]
Blood at the Root at Live Arts 4/10 through 4/26
Directed by Leslie M. Scott Jones, Blood at the Root is a potent ensemble drama that shines a light on racial double standards in the justice system. Taking its title […]
April galleries
Atlas Coffee 2206 B Fontaine Ave. “Spring Bouquets,” oil paintings by Kris Bowmaster. April 1–May 31. Buck Mountain Episcopal Church 4133 Earlysville Rd. Paintings by Juliette Swenson. April 1–June 30. […]
Luke Combs at Scott Stadium 4/4
North Carolina country crooner Luke Combs brings his My Kinda Saturday Night Tour to town in support of his sixth LP, The Way I Am. The robust 22-track album dropped […]
Hiroya Tsukamoto at The Front Porch 4/4
In an exhilarating display of acoustic virtuosity, A Fingerstyle Guitar Showcase celebrates two performers with contrasting, yet complementary repertoires. Japanese-born Hiroya Tsukamoto (pictured) layers soulful instrumental compositions with lyrical vocalizations […]