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 because this is the biggest thing since sliced bread.

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  • Feb 26: Of The Trees @ The National (Richmond, VA)
    Of The Trees a.k.a. Tyler Coombs from Maine is the most exciting act in electronic music right now. In the midst of his first national bus tour after more than a decade in the industry, Of The Trees is selling out venue after venue on his Moonglade run through the sheer strength of his production skills, DJ selection, and dazzling stage show. He’s also bringing a host of underground talent with him on this show featuring EAZYBAKED, FLY, and Mindset.

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  • Mar 1: VANSIRE with Toledo @ The Southern Café & Music Hall
    A couple of dudes from Minnesota who started making music together in high school have garnered a billion streams plus. Laidback retro productions back earnest songwriting from this exciting duo. They’ll be joined by special guest Toledo.

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  • Mar 1: Sierra Hull @ Jefferson Theater – The two-time Grammy nominee and virtuosic mandolin player is a sight to behold. She can absolutely rip the mando and if bluegrass is your thing, then all you have to know is she can go toe-to-toe with Billy Strings. ‘nuff said.
  • Mar 1: Kathleen Madigan @ Paramount – She’s a comic’s comic with decades of experience in the industry. Madigan is cutting, incisive, and hilarious. One of the best doing it out there and has been for years.
  • Mar 2: UVA Baseball vs. Dartmouth @ Davenport Field – Watching the baseball team crush an Ivy League squad will be satisfying for fans of any stripe.

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  • Feb 26: Oscars Trivia Night @ Lighthouse Studio – If you can recall the number of Oscars Meryl Streep has won off the top of your head, it’s a waste not to drunk on fellow cinephiles.

Monday, February 24

  • ? Almost Every Monday Open Mic – The Southern Café & Music Hall | 8:00 PM

Tuesday, February 25

  • ? No concerts listed

Wednesday, February 26

  • ? Arts Fishing Club with ZG Smith – The Southern Café & Music Hall | Time TBA
  • ? Of The Trees with EAZYBAKED, FLY & Mindset – The National (Richmond, VA) | Time TBA

Thursday, February 27

  • ? Kendall Street Company Presents: Kendall Street Is For Lovers Tour with Sisters and Brothers – The Southern Café & Music Hall | 7:30 PM

Friday, February 28

  • ? The Future of American Economic and Financial Music – The Miller Center | 9:30 AM
  • ? CHIPPS Invasive Species Resource Fair Featuring Live Music – Crozet Park | 1:00 PM
  • ? Alex Ber & Friends: An Evening of Comedy & Music – Fry’s Spring Beach Club – Game Room | 6:30 PM
  • ? Marc Broussard – The Time is a Thief Tour – The Jefferson Theater | 8:00 PM
  • ? Chatham Rabbits with Sarah Kate Morgan – The Southern Café & Music Hall | 8:00 PM

Saturday, March 1

  • ? Vansire with Special Guest Toledo – The Southern Café & Music Hall | 8:00 PM
  • ? Sierra Hull – Jefferson Theater | 8:00 PM
  • ? Julia Totten Distinguished Major Flute Recital – Old Cabell Hall | 8:00 PM
  • ? Kathleen Madigan – Paramount Theater | Time TBA

Sunday, March 2

  • ? UVA Chamber Music Series – Mixed Chamber Works – Old Cabell Hall | 3:30 PM
  • ? Music Open Mic (Hosted by Theocles) – The Southern Café & Music Hall | 5:30 PM
  • ⚾ UVA Baseball vs. Dartmouth – Davenport Field | Time TBA

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