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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  • June 6-7: Chris Stapleton @ John Paul Jones Arena
    Due to popular demand, a second show was added to Chris Stapleton’s JPJ weekend, so now you have two opportunities to catch one of the biggest names in country. Nikki Lane opens up Friday’s show, and Brittany Spencer is on Saturday’s. This is one of the biggest concert events to hit Charlottesville all year, so make sure you go at least one of the nights.

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  • June 6: Dogwood Tales @ Fridays After Five (Ting Pavilion)
    The best thing about Dogwood Tales out of Harrisonburg headlining Fridays After Five is not only are they good friends of 106.1 The Corner’s Local Lounge, and have a killer arsenal of solid alt-country, but you don’t actually need tickets, because FAF is always FREE!

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  • June 6: Sweet Pickles Drag & Dance Party @ The Southern
    It’s Pride Month! This drag and dance party promises to be tons of fun. Sweet Pickles knows how to put on a good show.
  • June 7: shakiira [Acoustic Set] @ ???
    They said it couldn’t happen. They said it shouldn’t happen. But the debut single from the most obnoxious band in Charlottesville deserves some fanfare. Keep your ear to the ground to learn more about this odd pop-up.