March galleries
Friday 3/6 through Sunday 3/29 McGuffey Art Center presents a slate of new exhibitions of various media and interests this month. In the Sarah B. Smith Gallery, “Kinship” offers a […]
McGuffey’s summer show offers plenty of the weird and wonderful
Members only
Presenting a broad survey of disciplines and conceptual concerns, McGuffey Art Center’s “All Member Summer Show” highlights the diverse output made by member artists of Charlottesville’s downtown arts hub. From […]
Louisiana Calling at The Jefferson 3/6
Louisiana Calling pairs Sonny Landreth Band with The Iguanas for a show fit to rock any venue in the Big Easy or bayou. Horn-laden and harmony-heavy, The Iguanas traffic a […]
February exhibitions
City Clay 700 Harris St., Suite 104. “A Bad Case of Stripes,” wheel-thrown ceramics by Maddy Watkins. February 6–March 1. First Fridays opening reception February 6, 4–6p. Crozet Artisan Depot […]
Cullen “Fellowman” Wade at The Stage at WTJU 1/17
Washington, D.C.-born rapper and former U.S. Peace Corps volunteer Cullen “Fellowman” Wade kicks off the 2026 Third Rail music series with a performance of his recent album No Safety Net, […]
‘The Death of Dido: An English Masque’ at The Rotunda 1/18
Originating as a form of festive courtly entertainment in 16th-century Europe, masques contain music, dancing, singing, acting, and allegory. The Death of Dido: An English Masque features an Italianate musical […]
Michael Clem at The Front Porch 1/9
Local music luminary Michael Clem performs new tracks from his latest release, 60¢ A Gallon. Between February and October 2025, Clem went to work at Carriage Lane Studios with producer […]
‘The Fifth Step’ at The Paramount Theater 1/8
Experience critically acclaimed British performances with National Theatre Live in HD’s presentation of The Fifth Step. Olivier Award-winner Jack Lowden (“Slow Horses,” Dunkirk) and Emmy- and BAFTA-winner Martin Freeman (The […]
Akeylah Simone at The Front Porch 1/10
Hampton Roads resident Akeylah Simone brings the AS IS | Black First Tour to town in a soul-stirring performance that celebrates Black identity, resilience, and artistry. Simone collapses genres, building […]
January Exhibitions
Friday 1/30/26 through Tuesday 3/20/26 Ruffin Gallery at the University of Virginia presents its annual Ruffin Distinguished Artist-in-Residence exhibition “We Dream of Life,” a collaboration reflecting friendship, shared dreams, and […]
The Grand Kyiv Ballet Presents: Snow White at The Paramount Theater 1/4
You’ve likely seen the classic Disney cartoon—and maybe even the Magic Kingdom’s live action $270 million stinker from earlier this year. Now you can witness the beauty of Snow White […]