In the key of win: What’s more intense than a riff off or a rap battle? Live Dueling Pianos. You pick the songs and two pianists tickle out lively renditions that incorporate comedy and audience interaction, then a winner is declared. Pop, rock, country, disco, rap—anything goes. The cabaret-inspired evening features food and drinks, raffles and door prizes.
Wednesday 5/4. $25, 7pm. Pikasso Swig, 333 Second St. SE. pikassoswig.com
In a timely tale exploring high school, belonging, and artificial intelligence, Broadway hit Be More Chill brings to the stage plenty to ponder. Based on the novel of the same name by Ned Vizzini, the play follows outcast teenager Jeremy Heere, who trades mediocrity for popularity after ingesting a supercomputer. Young love, identity construction, and […]
Hailing from Virginia Beach, Jason Cale Band peddles a distinctive brand of musical mashup dubbed swampfunk. Blending Southern rock, blues, funk, soul, Americana, and New Orleans-inspired grooves into a rich sonic gumbo, the band pays homage to the soulful sounds of the late ’60s and early ’70s. Guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter Cale infuses tunes with […]
Keep the Independence Day vibes going as the Cville Band presents America’s 250th Birthday Celebration. The community band offers up an exultant and family-friendly concert of standards and favorites, including Aaron Copland’s Lincoln Portrait, narrated by actor and vocalist Doug Schneider. The U.S. Army Brass Quintet will perform with the band, and The Cville Singers […]
