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ENTERTAINMENT & EVENTS

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Special Events

  • Anniversary of Jefferson's Birth
    931 Thomas Jefferson Parkway • Charlottesville, VA 22902
    Located at Monticello
    434-984-9822
    This annual commemoration of the birthday of one of the nation’s founding fathers and pre-eminent social philosophers is held in April and is comprised of an outdoor ceremony at Thomas Jefferson's gravesite at Monticello. Remarks by a featured speaker, music by a fife and drum corps, and a wreath laying by Jefferson affiliated groups are part of the ceremonies.

Cinema

  • Carmike Six
    1005 Garden Boulevard • Charlottesville, VA 22902
    434-973-5972
    First-run Hollywood movies and critically acclaimed films are shown daily at this cinema that also features a large concession stand for all of your snack needs.

  • Regal Downtown Mall 6
    200 West Main Street • Charlottesville, VA 22902
    434-979-7669
    You will find first-run Hollywood movies, critically acclaimed films, and alternative productions at this movie cinema which also features a concession stand and comfortable seating.

  • Regal Seminole Square Cinema 4
    2306 India Drive • Charlottesville, VA 22901
    434-980-3333
    Enjoy comfortable seating and a large concession stand while at this cinema that shows first-run Hollywood movies and critically acclaimed films.

Concerts & Performances

  • Charlottesville & University Symphony Orchestra
    P.O. Box 4206 • Charlottesville, VA 22902
    434-924-6505
    The 80 musicians of this orchestra are a blend of superb faculty professionals, talented students, and outstanding community players. All performances are in Cabell Hall Auditorium which is conveniently located on the grounds of the University of Virginia.

  • Ash Lawn Opera Festival
    1941 James Monroe Parkway • Charlottesville, VA 22902
    Located at Ash Lawn-Highland
    434-293-4500
    One of the top 20 international warm weather summer opera festivals, this event showcases opera and musical theater performances in the beautiful Boxwood Gardens from early June to mid-August.

  • Scottsville Bluegrass Festival
    Located at Albemarle Farm
    434-977-3895
    Some of the best names in bluegrass perform during this all day music festival which takes place each year in July with all proceeds benefiting the historic town of Scottsville. Enjoy food and fantastic music with the whole family during this event.

  • Acoustic Charlottesville
    123 East Water Street • Charlottesville, VA 22902
    434-985-4742
    Enjoy live, original, acoustic music by an amazing variety of performers. This venue offers shows on one Saturday of each month at 8:00 p.m.

  • Paramount Theater
    P.O. Box 2263 • Charlottesville, VA 22902
    Located near Central Place
    434-979-1333
    This historic Charlottesville landmark, built in 1931, was originally one of the last grand "movie palaces" during the golden age of cinema. The building features stately Georgian facade, an elegant lobby, magnificent chandeliers, 18th century style Colonial scenes painted on silk panels, and an ornate auditorium. A wide variety of live art performances can be seen here.

  • McIntire Department of Music
    112 Old Cabell Hall • Charlottesville, VA 22903
    University of Virginia
    434-924-6492 or 434-924-3984 box office
    The McIntire Department of Music is a liberal arts music department serving the University, local, and national communities through creative work, scholarship, and performance. Offering in-depth study of music with particular focus on the intersections of music history and ethnomusicology, and on composition, using both acoustic instruments and new technologies. Students also have ample performance opportunities, and individual lessons are available with the Artist Faculty. Visit the website or call for performance times.

Plays & Productions

  • Old Michie Theatre
    221 East Water Street • Charlottesville, VA 22902
    434-977-3690
    Dedicated to serving families in the Central Virginia region, this theatre exposes children and young adults to positive, stimulating, cultural, and educational live theatre and puppetry arts.

Festivals & Fairs

  • African-American Cultural Arts Festival
    910 Rockcreek Road • Charlottesville, VA 22902
    Located at Booker T. Washington Park
    434-979-0582
    Celebrating the rich heritage of people of African ancestry and their contributions to the community, the nation, and the world, this family oriented festival is held the last Saturday of every July and opens with a grand entrance by the Spiritwalker. Other features of the festival include dancers, drums, a wide variety of crafts, foods, and traditional African storytellers.

  • Monticello Wine Trail Festival
    1486 Oalencroft Lane • Charlottesville, VA 22902
    Located at the Boar's Head Inn
    434-296-4188
    Come and enjoy the beautiful fall colors of Virginia during this festival which is held annually in early October and features arts and crafts exhibits, jazz musicians, great food, and great wine.

  • Oakencroft Fall Foliage Celebration
    1486 Oakencroft Lane • Charlottesville, VA 22902
    Located at Oakencroft Winery
    434-296-4188 ext. 21
    Happening each year in mid-October, this fall festival invites visitors to delight in tasty snacks and soup, while enjoying tours around the vineyard and tasting their award-winning wines.

  • Oakencroft Harvest Music Festival
    1486 Oakencroft Lane • Charlottesville, VA 22902
    Located at Oakencroft Winery
    434-296-4188
    An annual Labor Day weekend event which includes live music each day, tours, picnics by the lake, light fare, and tasting of their medal winning wines.

  • Albemarle County Fair
    Located on Route 692 in North Garden
    434-293-6396
    This annual, six day, family fun-filled fair offers a variety of events for the whole family to enjoy such as agricultural, livestock, and craft exhibits; musical entertainment; amusement rides; commercial exhibits; and a wonderful variety of food.

  • Charlottesville Vegetarian Festival
    Located in Downtown Charlottesville
    434-979-1200
    Taking place each September, this annual outdoor festival celebrates a healthy and humane lifestyle. It includes delicious, vegan food samples; restaurant booths; healthy living exhibitors; nonprofit and educational organizations; a video festival; a dog and cat adoption fair; a Kids' Patch for children; and live music.

  • Charlottesville Chamber Music Festival
    1524 Oxford Road • Charlottesville, VA 22903
    Located in Downtown Charlottesville
    434-295-5395
    This world-class festival takes place over two weeks every September on the Charlottesville downtown mall.

Sporting Events

  • Foxfield Races
    Located on Route 654, Barracks Road
    434-293-9501
    A staple of Charlottesville social life ever since 1978, these exciting races are held the last Saturday in April and the last Sunday in September and include horse related children's' activities before and between the races.

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