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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  • March 27: The Moth @ The Paramount Theater
    The legendary touring storyteller radio show and podcast makes its way to Charlottesville where five storytellers will take on the topic of the American Dream. Prepare to laugh, cry, and be dazzled by some of the most moving stories you’ll ever hear.

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  • March 28: Tristan und Isolde @ The Paramount Theater
    Did you know that on a monthly basis the Paramount Theater broadcasts performances from The Met in NY in HD? It’s been going on for years and it’s the best way to see the absolute pinnacle of opera in the comfort of your hometown.

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  • March 28: Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812 @ Ruth Caplin Theatre
    Based on a section of Tolstoy’s epic War and Peace, this electropop opera is a stunning and modern spin on a night at the opera.