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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  • April 24: No BS! Brass Band @ The Southern Café & Music Hall
    This is one of the most exciting shows you’ll see all year, without question. It’s live, it’s funky, it’s LOUD, and there’s no BS. I promise. It’s in the name.

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  • April 21: MARIS w/ Ysa @ The Southern Café & Music Hall
    MARIS comes to town and she is joined by Ysa, who has been on a crazy fast trajectory as a leading figure in the Charlottesville music scene with her earnest, folksy songs and a can-do attitude.

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  • April 25: Sherri Shepherd @ The Paramount Theater
    It’s 2026 and we all just need to laugh. Get your fix with Sherri who is hilarious, and it’s going to be a weekend full of music from Tom Tom so you want to get some laughs in as well.