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

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  • Aug 6: Straight No Chaser @ The Paramount Theater
    A male acapella group sounds strange but I promise they are really inventive with songs you know and love, and the stage show is completely entrancing. Don’t miss this really unique show.

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  • Aug 8: Erin & the Wildfire @ Ting Pavilion

Erin Lunsford has an incredible voice and it’s on display for FREE this Friday for Fridays After Five at the Ting Pavilion. They’ll be joined by fellow local favorites Adam’s Plastic Pond.

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  • Aug 9: Ark of Mark @ The Southern Café & Music Hall
    Another local fave is hitting The Southern this weekend. Ark of Mark was at Fridays After Five recently and wowed audiences, so they are back in Charlottesville alongside XOAP.