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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  • Jan 1: Golden Hour @ Barn Studio
    Every year on January 1st, members of David Wax Museum and Lowland Hum perform a an hour of music for a completely blindfolded audience. It’s an immersive and unforgettable experience that you won’t be able to shake.

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  • Dec 30-31: Railroad Earth @ Jefferson Theater
    Railroad Earth returns to the Jefferson Theater for a two-night stand ringing in the New Year. You’re not going to find a better team of musicians in a hundred mile radius, I guarantee that.

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  • Jan 1: UVA Women’s Basketball vs. Clemson Tigers @ JPJ
    It’s an early season conference game for the promising Women’s Basketball team. Not a concert, but an important event, nonetheless.
  • Jan 3: 100 Proof @ Southern Cafe & Music Hall
    We never get go-go music in Cville. This is very cool and important!