Ix’s summer of festivals kicks off with the return of the Charlottesville Arts Festival, now in its third year. The weekend celebrates creativity, diversity, and community with live music, demonstrations, workshops, and over 50 fine artists from all genres. Bad Hat Fire Troupe brings the heat on Saturday, and things get fungi at a watercolor mushroom class with Art by Blossoms. Sunday, Annabeth Sings hits the stage for an afternoon set, Legaci Eats serves up food, plus a whole lot more.
Saturday 5/27 & Sunday 5/28. Free–$22, times vary. Ix Art Park, 522 Second St. SE. ixartpark.org
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