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Weekly Concert & Event Calendar: April 6–12, 2025

Weekly Concert & Event Calendar: April 6–12, 2025

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CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLERIGHTNOW) – Whether you’re looking to take in cinematic short films, indie-folk brilliance, or a string-backed Coldplay tribute, there’s plenty to explore across the region. Each week, Anand Harsh of 106.1 The Corner will direct your attention to the music and arts events happening in Charlottesville and surrounding areas that you absolutely can’t miss. These are, at the very minimum, shows you should hit if you’re in the neighborhood—all the way up to cancel-your-plans, call the sitter, and buy your tickets right now.

Anand’s Picks to Click

CALL THE SITTER

  • April 11: Harambee for Makindu @ Potter’s Craft Cider
    You don’t actually have to call a sitter for this one because it’s family friendly! And it actually benefits the children. Mighty Joshua headlines for a 4th year and 

GET YOUR TICKETS

  • April 8: Cameron Whitcomb @ Jefferson Theater
    This kid is going to be headlining Scott Stadium next, that’s the kind of trajectory he’s on, I promise. Really beautiful songs of redemption and recovery and incredible musicianship to back it up.

CHECK IT OUT

  • April 7: Penny & Sparrow @ Jefferson Theater
    If you’re garnering comparisons to Simon & Garfunkel you’re doing something right. 

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