Student stories are the headliner at Light House Studio’s 25th Annual Youth Film Festival, but it’s also the biggest fundraiser of the year for the organization that provides unique filmmaking education to the Charlottesville community. Support the arts and get a preview of the films before they hit the amateur screening circuit. $20.50-139, 5:30pm. The […]
September marks Pride Month in Charlottesville, and as part of its celebration, The Beautiful Idea on the Downtown Mall will host a joint reading by authors Charley Burton and, via Zoom, Steve Majors at 6:30pm September 10. Burton is the chair of Equality Virginia and a contributor to Charlottesville Tomorrow. His new book, Fifty-Five Minutes […]
Dear Evan Hansen follows a high school senior with social anxiety and depression who falls into a complicated coverup after a simple mistake leads to tragedy. Fabricated friendships, fraught family dynamics, and young love all factor into this celebrated contemporary musical, produced by Venture State Company in coordination with DMR Adventures. The play contains mature […]
Steve Lanza Jr. and Friendz and Butterfly Vendetta (pictured) come together for a double-bill acoustic show full of rocking energy. Lanza Jr. and crew bring a soulful sound steeped in blues, bluegrass, and rock ’n’ roll, infusing modern sensibilities into traditional Americana fare. Butterfly Vendetta plays a searing brand of alt-rock that blends indie sincerity […]
The 27th Annual Charlottesville Chamber Music Festival welcomes acclaimed musicians from around the world for a series of classical music concerts. This year’s theme, The Concert of Europe and the Sounds of America, unites seemingly disparate shows through a search for spaces and voices we can all call our own. Combining creative excellence, emotional connection, […]
Crozet Artisan Depot 5791 Three Notch’d Rd., Crozet. “Painting in Pieces,” highly textured and boldly hued scenic works and abstracts by Ellyn Wenzler. “By Hand, From Nature,” handcrafted sterling silver and copper jewelry by Barbara Paul. Both shows run through September 30. Reception with the artists September 12, from 11am–1pm. C’ville Arts Cooperative Gallery 118 […]
This past Presidents’ Day, the Rotunda played host to a genuine piece of American celebrity: a very rare surviving copy of the Declaration of Independence. UVA’s McGregor Dunlap broadside—one of just 26 known copies still around—was printed in Philadelphia in July 1776 and rushed across the colonies as the 18th century’s version of viral news. […]
Best of C-VILLE expands the celebration of Charlottesville’s excellence with Bestival 2026. This brand-new community festival offers opportunities to engage with local businesses while enjoying amazing food and entertainment. Stop by an “ask-the-expert” table for some sage advice on a variety of topics. Get down to the sounds of tracks on wax spun by WTJU […]
Set your alarms and break out your pajamas for SlumberCLAW. This sleepover-themed event pulls together public acts of foolishness, comedic chaos, and high-octane arm-wrestling to raise funds for Out and About, one of Charlottesville’s premier LGBTQ+ empowerment organizations. General admission tickets get you standing-room entry to this popular event, while VIP packages offer a selection […]
Australian-born, Charlottesville-raised Mariana Bell brings throwback vibes to the album release party for her latest record, Give It a Go!. Channeling the big hair and big feelings of the late ’80s and early ’90s, Bell offers a sonic time capsule of poppy sounds and cinematic influences to induce nostalgia. Carrying relatable narratives couched in expressive […]