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Music

Peppino D'Agostino: Fingerstyle Guitarist

The Front Porch · 5:00 PM

Theater & dance

Come From Away

Live Arts · Through Nov 15

Art & museums

Glass Ornament-Blowing Fundraiser Benefiting Second Street Gallery

Second Street Gallery · Through Nov 15

Music

Project Bluebird

Miller's Downtown · Through Nov 14

Music

The Spud Nuts

Miller's Downtown · Through Nov 15

Art & museums

Earl Swift- Author Talk

Jefferson-Madison Regional Library: Central Library · 2:00 PM

Theater & dance

Virginia Dance Company Presents: Rock with DCO

The Paramount Theater · 2:00 PM

Music

Peppino D'Agostino: Fingerstyle Guitarist

The Front Porch · 5:00 PM

Music

Sally Rose

The Southern Cafe and Music Hall · 6:00 PM

Music

Sundays Are for Jazz

Miller's Downtown · 6:00 PM

15 more dates through Feb 28
Music

Frost Children

The Jefferson Theater · 8:00 PM

Event

Storytime

Virginia Discovery Museum · 10:30 AM

10 more dates through Jan 25
Comedy

(Almost) Every Monday Open Mic Hosted by Chris Alan (18+)

The Southern Cafe and Music Hall · 8:00 PM

2 more dates through Nov 30
Music

CR from DR

Miller's Downtown · Through Nov 17

Event

Wiggles & Giggles

Jefferson-Madison Regional Library: Central Library · 10:00 AM

3 more dates through Dec 8
Art & museums

Living Lab

Virginia Discovery Museum · 2:00 PM

7 more dates through Dec 9
Event

Teen Dungeons and Dragons

Jefferson-Madison Regional Library: Central Library · 5:00 PM

2 more dates through Dec 15
Art & museums

Law and Order for Hire in Virginia: An Author Talk with Phillip Gibbs

Jefferson-Madison Regional Library: Central Library · 7:00 PM

Music

Paula Cole: THIS FIRE 30

The Jefferson Theater · 8:00 PM

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Tiny Tales Storytime

Jefferson-Madison Regional Library: Central Library · 10:00 AM

1 more date through Nov 25
Event

Trinkets and Trays: A Ceramic Workshop with Emma Terry

Second Street Gallery · 5:30 PM

Event

Live Nation and Starr Hill Present: Andrea Gibson's Love Letter from the Afterlife

The Paramount Theater · 7:30 PM

Music

Tiny Habits

The Jefferson Theater · 8:00 PM

Music

Mike Rosensky Trio

Miller's Downtown · 8:30 PM

15 more dates through Mar 3
Event

Baby Buds

Virginia Discovery Museum · 10:30 AM

9 more dates through Jan 21
Music

Futurebirds

The Jefferson Theater · 8:00 PM

Music

Sunken Man w/ Loose Champagne & Wildcard

The Southern Cafe and Music Hall · 8:00 PM

Music

John D'earth Jazz

Miller's Downtown · Through Nov 20

14 more dates through Feb 25
Event

Jump-in Jamboree

Jefferson-Madison Regional Library: Central Library · 10:00 AM

3 more dates through Dec 18
Comedy

Live Nation Presents: Please Don't Destroy: LIVE

The Paramount Theater · 7:00 PM

Music

Danny Knicely & the Melichenko Family

The Front Porch · 8:00 PM

Music

2000's Rave (18 & Up)

The Jefferson Theater · 9:00 PM

Music

Ivan Orr & Friends

Miller's Downtown · Through Nov 21

Festivals & markets

Charlottesville City Market

Charlottesville City Market · 9:00 AM

28 more dates through Oct 16
Event

Saturday Storytime

Jefferson-Madison Regional Library: Central Library · 10:00 AM

Art & museums

History of Tea with Mikaela Deighan

Jefferson-Madison Regional Library: Central Library · 1:00 PM

Comedy

Corn Puddin’: An Improv Comedy Show

Goat Rodeo Comedy Co. (Vinegar Hill Theatre) · 7:00 PM

From $10
Music

Elsa Howell & the Blackbird Pie Stringband w/ Murphy Campbell

The Front Porch · 7:00 PM

Art & museums

Paramount On Screen: Blade Runner [R]

The Paramount Theater · 7:30 PM

Music

The Wilson Springs Hotel

The Southern Cafe and Music Hall · 8:00 PM

Music

Carbon Leaf

The Jefferson Theater · 8:00 PM

Music

Matthew O'Donnell

Miller's Downtown · Through Nov 22

1 more date through Dec 26
Event

Superhero Tales

Jefferson-Madison Regional Library: Central Library · 2:00 PM

2 more dates through Dec 27
Art & museums

Paramount on Screen: Minions [PG]

The Paramount Theater · 2:00 PM

Music

Chad A Hutchinson Presents JEANNETTE

The Front Porch · 4:00 PM

Music

Louis Smith

Miller's Downtown · 8:00 PM

Music

Thankful Dead ft. Thankful Dead Allstars & Mama Tried

The Jefferson Theater · 7:30 PM

Event

Day after Thanksgiving

Jefferson-Madison Regional Library: Central Library · 10:00 AM

Music

PEEN's Brown Friday!

The Southern Cafe and Music Hall · 8:00 PM

Music

Barling & Collins

Miller's Downtown · 8:00 PM

1 more date through Dec 18
Festivals & markets

Charlottesville Holiday Market

Charlottesville Holiday Market · 9:00 AM

3 more dates through Dec 19
Theater & dance

Paramount Presents: Dog Man: The Musical

The Paramount Theater · 4:00 PM

Music

We Are Star Children + Theocles & the Muses Co-bill

The Southern Cafe and Music Hall · 8:00 PM

Music

Junkyard Jones

Miller's Downtown · Through Nov 29

Event

Giving Tuesday

Virginia Discovery Museum · 9:30 AM

Music

Starr Hill Presents: Béla Fleck, My Bluegrass Heart

The Paramount Theater · 8:00 PM

Art & museums

Wegmans Wednesday

Virginia Discovery Museum · 9:30 AM

1 more date through Jan 6
Music

Paramount Presents: Winter Nights with Matteo Bocelli

The Paramount Theater · 7:30 PM

Art & museums

Clay Witt: VIP Collector Preview & Reception

Second Street Gallery · 5:30 PM

Event

Board Game Night

Jefferson-Madison Regional Library: Central Library · 6:00 PM

Music

Big Ray and the Kool Kats Present: Christmas with Elvis

The Paramount Theater · 7:00 PM

Music

David Wax Museum & Lowland Hum Present The Golden Hours

Potter's Craft Cider · 7:00 PM

Event

Books on Tap

Random Row 608 Preston Ave # A · 7:00 PM

Music

Ramona & The Holy Smokes / Blue Cactus

The Southern Cafe and Music Hall · 8:00 PM

Art & museums

Museums on Us

Virginia Discovery Museum · 9:30 AM

1 more date through Jan 2
Theater & dance

Met Live in HD: Samson et Dalila

The Paramount Theater · 12:00 PM

4 more dates through Jun 12
Music

Theocles w/ Chris Matthews

The Front Porch · 7:00 PM

Music

Tab Benoit w/ Bonerama

The Jefferson Theater · 8:00 PM

Music

Full Moon Fever: Tom Petty Tribute

The Southern Cafe and Music Hall · 8:00 PM

Music

Jen Tal Band

Miller's Downtown · Through Dec 6

2 more dates through Feb 6
Music

Cville Band Presents: The Charlottesville Band Holiday Concert

The Paramount Theater · 3:30 PM

Free
Event

Cozy Club Week

Jefferson-Madison Regional Library: Central Library · 3:30 PM

4 more dates through Dec 11
Music

Shakey Graves

The Jefferson Theater · 8:00 PM

Theater & dance

Talmi Entertainment Presents: NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet

The Paramount Theater · 7:00 PM

Music

Student Band Night

The Southern Cafe and Music Hall · 5:30 PM

Music

Good Shot Judy Presents: A Crooner's Christmas

The Paramount Theater · 7:30 PM

Event

Spine Crackers

Jefferson-Madison Regional Library: Central Library · 4:30 PM

Theater & dance

Paramount On Screen: National Theatre Live in HD: Golden Boy

The Paramount Theater · 7:00 PM

Theater & dance

A Christmas Carol

Live Arts · Through Dec 20

Music

Dexter & The Moonrocks

The Jefferson Theater · 8:00 PM

Music

WOLPH

The Southern Cafe and Music Hall · 8:00 PM

Event

Date Night Drop-Off

Virginia Discovery Museum · 4:30 PM

1 more date through Jan 22
Music

Scythian's Ugly Christmas Sweater Party

The Southern Cafe and Music Hall · 8:00 PM

Music

Jill Andrews

The Front Porch · 8:00 PM

Music

Lukas Nelson: A Special Solo Acoustic Performance of Songs & Stories

The Jefferson Theater · 8:00 PM

Festivals & markets

Community Holiday Celebration

Jefferson School African American Heritage Center · 1:00 PM

Event

Graphic Novel Squad

Jefferson-Madison Regional Library: Central Library · 2:00 PM

Theater & dance

The Southern Drag Show!

The Southern Cafe and Music Hall · 9:00 PM

Music

Can't Feel My Face: 2010s Dance Party (18+)

The Jefferson Theater · 9:00 PM

Art & museums

What Do We Even Know About Jazz? (2-Part Program)

The Front Porch · 3:00 PM

Music

John D'earth, Sharel Cassity, and Friends Jazz Concert

The Front Porch · 7:00 PM

Music

Joe Jordan

The Southern Cafe and Music Hall · 8:00 PM

Music

Wintersong 2026

Rivanna River Company · 4:00 PM

Music

Thievery Corporation

The Jefferson Theater · 8:00 PM

Art & museums

Artists in Conversation: Clay Witt + Kristen Chiacchia

Second Street Gallery · 5:30 PM

Music

Both Sides Now: A Joni Mitchell & Leonard Cohen Story Concert

The Jefferson Theater · 8:00 PM

Music

Hasler Yancey with Meraki

The Southern Cafe and Music Hall · 8:00 PM

Music

Skip Castro Band

The Jefferson Theater · 7:30 PM

Music

Disco Risque/The Barons Tinsel & Trouble

The Southern Cafe and Music Hall · 8:00 PM

Music

The Oratorio Society of Virginia Presents: Christmas at The Paramount

The Paramount Theater · 2:30 PM

Comedy

Improv Comedy Night

Goat Rodeo Comedy Co. (Vinegar Hill Theatre) · 7:00 PM

From $10
Music

Love Canon

The Jefferson Theater · 8:00 PM

Theater & dance

Immodest Opulence Burlesque Holiday Edition (18 & Over)

The Southern Cafe and Music Hall · 9:00 PM

Music

A Very Southern Christmas with Larry Keel Experience & Big Daddy Love

The Southern Cafe and Music Hall · 7:30 PM

Event

Cozy Winter Drop-In

Jefferson-Madison Regional Library: Central Library · 1:00 PM

Theater & dance

Met Live in HD Holiday Encore: The Magic Flute

The Paramount Theater · 2:00 PM

Event

Day after Christmas

Jefferson-Madison Regional Library: Central Library · 10:00 AM

Music

Üga Büga's New Year's Riffin Eve (18+)

The Southern Cafe and Music Hall · 8:00 PM

Music

NYE Gasolina Party (18+)

The Jefferson Theater · 9:00 PM

Music

Vaden Cox & Friends

The Southern Cafe and Music Hall · 7:30 PM

Event

Day-Off Camp: Movin and Groovin!

Virginia Discovery Museum · 9:00 AM

Event

School's Out Hangout

Jefferson-Madison Regional Library: Central Library · 10:00 AM

Music

Cumberland Road's 90s Country Tribute

The Southern Cafe and Music Hall · 8:00 PM

Music

Jason Carter Band

The Front Porch · 8:00 PM

Music

Mariee Siou

The Front Porch · 7:30 PM

Music

James Tamelcoff

The Jefferson Theater · 8:00 PM

Event

Day-Off Camp: LEGO Legends

Virginia Discovery Museum · 9:00 AM

Event

Chess Mates: Winter Session

Virginia Discovery Museum · 4:15 PM

1 more date through Jan 26
Art & museums

Paramount On Screen: Exhibition on Screen: Renoir and Love

The Paramount Theater · 7:00 PM

Music

New Potato Caboose

The Southern Cafe and Music Hall · 8:00 PM

Music

Tunes & Tales with the Charlottesville Symphony

Virginia Discovery Museum · 10:00 AM

Theater & dance

New York Gilbert and Sullivan Players Present: The Pirates of Penzance

The Paramount Theater · 2:00 PM

Music

Star Entertainment Presents: The Magical Music of Harry Potter, Live in Concert

The Paramount Theater · 4:00 PM

Music

Star Entertainment Presents: The Music of Hans Zimmer and Others, Live in Concert

The Paramount Theater · 8:00 PM

Music

Tophouse

The Jefferson Theater · 8:00 PM

Comedy

Upfront Inc. Presents: Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood, The From Whose Line Is It Anyway Tour

The Paramount Theater · 7:30 PM

Music

Ani DiFranco

The Jefferson Theater · 8:00 PM

Theater & dance

Met Live in HD: La Fanciulla del West

The Paramount Theater · 1:00 PM

Music

Indecision ft. Stanley Jordan

The Jefferson Theater · 8:00 PM

Music

Paramount Presents: Samara Joy

The Paramount Theater · 7:30 PM

Music

Kaki King

The Front Porch · 7:30 PM

Music

Boys Go To Jupiter: The Floors and Walls Tour

The Southern Cafe and Music Hall · 8:00 PM

Comedy

Icon Concerts Presents: Gary Owen, No Hard Feelings Tour

The Paramount Theater · 8:00 PM

Music

Willie Williams

The Front Porch · 7:00 PM

Music

Zoso: The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience

The Jefferson Theater · 8:00 PM

Music

Paramount Presents: Tommy Emmanuel, CGP, Living in the Light Tour

The Paramount Theater · 8:00 PM

Music

Shelby Means

The Front Porch · 8:00 PM

Music

Anya Hinkle

The Front Porch · 8:00 PM

Music

Shovels & Rope: Bare Bones

The Jefferson Theater · 8:00 PM

Music

Charlottesville Symphony at the University of Virginia Presents: Love, Beethoven

The Paramount Theater · 3:30 PM

Theater & dance

Paramount Presents: Curious George, The Golden Meatball

The Paramount Theater · 7:00 PM

Music

Greensky Bluegrass

The Jefferson Theater · 7:30 PM

Music

Starr Hill Presents: Punch Brothers and Jeff Tweedy, PB and J Winter 2027 Tour

The Paramount Theater · 8:00 PM

Music

Old Blind Dogs

Potter's Craft Cider · 7:00 PM

Music

Ashes & Arrows

The Southern Cafe and Music Hall · 8:00 PM

Music

Starr Hill Presents: Drive-By Truckers

The Paramount Theater · 8:00 PM

Music

The Arcadian Wild: Make It Out Alive Tour

The Jefferson Theater · 8:00 PM

Music

Live Nation and Starr Hill Present: Little Feat, The Last Farewell Tour

The Paramount Theater · 8:00 PM

1 more date through Feb 27
Music

Bumpin Uglies

The Southern Cafe and Music Hall · 8:30 PM

Art & museums

Paramount Presents: Erth's Dinosaur Zoo Live

The Paramount Theater · 6:30 PM

Music

Live Nation and Starr Hill Present: Daughtry, 20 Years Unplugged Tour

The Paramount Theater · 8:00 PM

Art & museums

Shenandoah National Park Trust Presents: Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival

The Paramount Theater · 7:00 PM

2 more dates through Mar 7
Music

Conor Oberst

The Jefferson Theater · 8:00 PM

Music

Clay Aiken

The Jefferson Theater · 8:00 PM

Theater & dance

Charlottesville Ballet Presents: Swan Lake

The Paramount Theater · 4:00 PM

Theater & dance

Met Live in HD: Silent Night

The Paramount Theater · 1:00 PM

Music

Alaska Thunderf*ck: The Revolution Tour

The Jefferson Theater · 8:00 PM

Music

Paramount Presents: Pink Martini

The Paramount Theater · 7:30 PM

Music

An Evening with Shadowgrass

The Jefferson Theater · 8:00 PM

Theater & dance

Paramount Presents: The Snowy Day and Other Stories

The Paramount Theater · 6:00 PM

Music

Death Cab for Cutie

Ting Pavilion · 7:30 PM

Music

49 Winchester

Ting Pavilion · 7:30 PM

Music

Paramount Presents: Mat Kearney, Hanging By A Heartstring Tour

The Paramount Theater · 7:30 PM

Music

Hazlett

The Jefferson Theater · 8:00 PM

Comedy

Outback Presents: Adam Ray, WHO IS ME Tour

The Paramount Theater · 7:00 PM

Theater & dance

World Ballet Company: The Sleeping Beauty

The Paramount Theater · 7:00 PM

Comedy

Paramount Presents: Kathleen Madigan, Flying Cats Tour

The Paramount Theater · 7:00 PM

Music

The Menzingers

The Jefferson Theater · 8:00 PM

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