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.

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  • July 25: Shagwuf, Wes Parker, Prabir Trio @ Durty Nelly’s
    Some of the best talent from Richmond and Charlottesville will be on display in Fry’s Springs this Friday. Shagwuf has a new song out, “Dogs for Brains,” that has been getting a lot of play on The Corner.
  • July 25: Fridays After Five: New Boss @ Ting Pavilion
    The best free after work party has a local favorite headlining the bill this week. Tons of food and drink vendors on-site and good vibes aplenty.
  • July 27: The Lawn Boys @ The Southern Café & Music Hall
    This Sunday an incredible Phish tribute band will be hitting The Southern and if you missed the OG band’s incredible Philly shows, then this will ease the FOMO.

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  • July 24: Gilmore Girls Trivia @ Alamo Drafthouse
    Charlottesville is such a music town that you may scoff at an open mic, but the level of talent is sky-high. Many of the performers are seasoned pros testing new material and could easily headline their own shows.