LIVING Picks: Week of April 29-May 2

FAMILY Into the Wings Saturday, April 29 Following a performance of Charlottesville Ballet’s The Firebird, children ages 3-8 are invited onto the stage to make a craft, learn a dance from The Firebird and more. $25-40 (ticket includes performance), 1 and 4pm. PVCC V. Earl Dickinson building, 501 College Dr. 227-7592. NONPROFIT Outback Lodge 25th […]

LIVING Picks: Week of April 19-25

NONPROFIT Run for Autism 5K Saturday, April 22 Families, including adults and children with disabilities, are invited to run or walk in support of the Virginia Institute of Autism. $25-45, 7:30am kids race, 8am 5K race. Charlottesville High School, 1400 Melbourne Rd. 923-8252. FAMILY Earth Day Staunton Saturday, April 22 Enjoy hands-on activities, live native […]

LIVING Picks: April 12-18

NONPROFIT McGuffey Open House Saturday, April 15 In conjunction with the Tom Tom Founders Festival, the art center hosts a day of yoga, demos, workshops and plein air painting. Free, 8:30am-5pm. McGuffey Art Center, 201 Second St. NW. Register for workshops at tomtomfest.com FAMILY Founder’s Day at Monticello Thursday, April 13 Monticello marks the 274th […]

LIVING Picks: Week of April 5-11

Nonprofit C’ville Walk-a-Mile Saturday, April 8 In support of the Sexual Assault Resource Agency, community members are invited to walk a mile in someone else’s shoes. Free for kids under 10, $25 for adults; noon. Start in front of Main Street Arena, 230 W. Main St., Downtown Mall. sara cville.org Family Charlottesville Dogwood Festival carnival […]

LIVING Picks: March 29-April 4

NONPROFIT Charlottesville City Market Saturday, April 1 City Market, with more than 100 vendors offering fresh produce, herbs, plants, crafts, baked goods and more, opens for the season. Free, 7am-noon. Water and South streets. 970-3371. FAMILY Silhouette artist Saturday, April 1 Former Disney World portrait artist Edward Casey will be stationed at Alakazam Toys, ready […]

LIVING Picks: March 22-28

NONPROFIT March yard sale Friday, March 24 and Saturday, March 25 You will find home décor, kitchenware, collectibles, artwork and more at this yard sale to benefit the Senior Center. The  early-bird sale takes place March 24 from 5-7pm with a $5 entrance fee. Entrance to the Saturday yard sale from 8am-1pm is free. 974-7756. […]

LIVING Picks: Week of March 15-21

NONPROFIT Cville Time Bank Repair Café Saturday, March 18 Bring up to three things for repair, including small appliances, clothing, bikes, jewelry, toys and other household items. Free, noon-4pm. IX Art Park, 522 Second St. SE. facebook.com/events/332444857 149671/ FAMILY Paramount Theater tour Saturday, March 18 Learn about the Paramount’s beginnings in 1931, see the backstage […]

LIVING Picks: February 22-28

NONPROFIT Grand Gala 2017: Moonlight in Paris Saturday, February 25 The Senior Center’s gala includes cocktails, dinner, dancing and a moonlight raffle. Black tie optional; berets welcome. $175, 6:30-11:30pm. Boar’s Head Inn Pavilion, 200 Ednam Dr. seniorcenterinc.org/giving/gala-2017 FAMILY Living Lab Saturday, February 25 The Virginia Discovery Museum has partnered with the Child Development Laboratories at […]

LIVING Picks: Week of February 8-14

FAMILY UVA men’s basketball vs. Virginia Tech Sunday, February 12 Watch the UVA men’s basketball team face off against its in-state rival, Virginia Tech, on the big screen. Free, 6:30pm. The Paramount Theater, 215 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. Reserve tickets at theparamount.net NONPROFIT Galentine’s Pop-Up Market Saturday, February 11 Local artisans such as crafters, […]

LIVING Picks: Week of February 1-7

FAMILY First Fridays Under the Stars Friday, February 3 The event starts with a short talk in the education building, then volunteers help point out constellations and nebula. Use the Charlottesville Astronomical Society’s telescope or bring your own. Free, 7:30pm; viewing starts at 8:15pm. Ivy Creek Natural Area, 1780 Earlysville Rd. 973-7772. NONPROFIT Slavery & […]