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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  • Nov 26: Thankful Dead @ Jefferson Theater
    It’s my favorite annual tradition: the music of the Grateful Dead the day before Thanksgiving at the Jefferson Theater. This year it’s Sisters & Brothers, Mama Tried, and Andy Tichenor’s Almost Acoustic. The music is always great, and the vibes are always high.

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  • Nov 28: Peen (Ween Tribute) @ The Southern Café & Music Hall
    I am a huge Ween fan and with Gene Ween experiencing some mental health and addiction issues, this is the closest we’re gonna get for a while. Enjoy Black Friday as Deaner and Gener would want you to, with the music of Ween as performed by Charlottesville’s Peen.

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  • Nov 26: Really Good Friends Improv @ The Southern Café & Music Hall
    If you’re not on the same page musically as your cousins, take them to The Southern for a really fun improv show. It’s always a delight with Chris Alan and Winston Hodges and you’ll get some laughs in before the family fights of Thanksgiving.
  • Nov 28: Josh Mayo & The House Sauce Friendsgiving @ Durty Nelly’s
    After the big game on Saturday, you’re going to need to release some energy with one of the biggest local legends in Charlottesville. Durty Nelly’s will be packed post-game and the stage will be rocking.