Arts & Culture
There is always something happening in the Charlottesville area, from celebrity-studded film festivals to vibrant community celebrations.
Morgan Freeman, Sandra Bullock, Anthony Hopkins and thousands of movie buffs have all attended the annual Virginia Film Festival. For more local flavor, check out the Maupintown Film Festival, which showcases stories of African American history and culture through film. The Virginia Festival of the Book brings together writers and readers every year in March to celebrate literature. Bring the family together to enjoy arts, craft demonstrations, live music and Virginia beer and wine at the Crozet Arts and Crafts Festival, going strong for over 40 years.
Find upcoming arts and culture events below, or visit our main events page to plan your trip around one of Charlottesville and Albemarle’s annual events.
Arts & Culture Events
May 3rd
Kids Art Smash at First Friday Extended Hours115 2nd St SE
Charlottesville, VA 22902
May 3rd
The Looking Glass
522 Second St SE, Ste D
Charlottesville, VA 22902
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Art Mix at Ix - First Fridays522 Second St SE, Ste D
Charlottesville, VA 22902
May 3rd
New Dominion Bookshop 404 E. Main St. Charlottesville, VA 22902 (434) 295-2552 Website
Friday Night Writes: An Open Mic for Emerging Musicians and Writers404 E. Main St. Charlottesville, VA 22902
May 3rd
Four County Players 5256 Governor Barbour St. Barboursville VA 22923-001 (540) 832-5355 Website
MOTHERHOOD OUT LOUD5256 Governor Barbour St. Barboursville VA 22923-001
May 4th
Batesville, VA
6534 Plank Road, Batesville, VA 22924, USA
Afton, VA 22920
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Batesville Day - Thrills in the Hills6534 Plank Road, Batesville, VA 22924, USA
Afton, VA 22920
May 4th
Albemarle Square
402 Albemarle Square
Charlottesville, VA 22901
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Piedmont Master Gardeners’ Spring Plant Sale402 Albemarle Square
Charlottesville, VA 22901
May 4th
IX Art Park
522 2nd St SE
Charlottesville, VA 22902
(434) 207-2355
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Photo Walk522 2nd St SE
Charlottesville, VA 22902
May 4th
Ix Art Park
522 Second St. SE
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Website
The Looking Glass522 Second St. SE
Charlottesville, VA 22902