Apr 21 Sunday
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to experience 40 countries in one day? At the 63rd International Street Fair you will have a chance to do just that! Learn about customs and traditions from international and cultural student organizations here at Virginia Tech. Visit the booths and be transported to countries with demonstrations, cultural displays, music, and displays of beautiful traditional wear. There will be interactive presentations from international groups, traditional games, arts, crafts, and other items available for purchase from the students. Children of all ages can participate in hands-on activities in the Global Kids Zone.Come out and help us to make this the best street fair yet! Watch cultural performances with dancers, singers, and other talented instrumental artists present on our big stage just in front of Torgersen Bridge. Be sure to come hungry and taste the delicious food for purchase from an assortment of international food trucks that will be on site.
Apr 26 Friday
Ballet + Song | Friday, April 26 | 7:00PMSensory-Friendly Snow White at the Vineyard | Saturday, April 27 | 11:00AMBallet + Symphony | Saturday, April 27 | 3:00PMSnow White at the Vineyard | Sunday, April 28 | 1:00 & 4:00PM
Don’t miss Ballet + Song and Ballet + Symphony--collaborative performances with Charlottesville Symphony, Charlottesville Opera, Heifetz Institute, The Front Porch, UVA Chamber Singers, The Oratorio Society of Virginia, and Youth Orchestras of Central Virginia…all on our outdoor stage sponsored by the Joseph & Robert Cornell Memorial Foundation!
Experience Snow White at the vineyard and enjoy a captivating ballet based on the beloved Grimm’s fairy tale. Follow the fairest of them all as she meets a forest full of friends, the Seven Dwarfs, and a dashing Prince. Experience the magic of love and friendship in an abridged version that’s perfect for families. Saturday morning's 11:00AM performance is FREE and sensory-friendly: The Outdoor Series performance venue removes sensory challenges (such as jarring sounds or lights in a theater) and families can come and go as needed during the one-hour performance. A quiet area will also be available during the show for any patron who needs to take a break.
Apr 27 Saturday
Apr 28 Sunday
May 03 Friday
First Friday of every month from 5:00 pm-8:00 pmFree after-hours admission to the museum$2 off wine and beer in the Museum Café, plus specialty mocktails for adults and kidsAccess to food trucks, live music, and family-friendly activities
May 04 Saturday
Make plans to come to the 47th annual village fair celebrating this vibrant community in the Blue Ridge foothills. Enjoy activities for all ages – the famously-challenging 10k race; an eclectic Country Parade; yoga in the field; cake walks; Maypole dance; samurai sword demonstration; Albemarle Morris Men; fairy house trail; plant exchange; free books for kids; a Talking Batesville History tent; Not-So-Ugly truck raffle; games; bake sales and more!
Music by the Henley Middle School Marching Band, Bluzonia, Monsters Under the Bed, Shannon Williams and the Go To’s, The Cry Babies – all FREE!
8:00 am 10k Race10:00 am Yoga for All Bodies10:30 am Eclectic Country Parade11:00 am – 3:00 pm Fair, Music, Food
May 17 Friday
The second annual WATERWORKS new works festival runs May 17 through June 2 at Live Arts Theater in downtown Charlottesville. The three-week festival features 19 new theatrical works from local and global playwrights, 16 directors, and over 50 performers. Other featured works include Locally Sourced, the Charlottesville Playwrights Collective, and Community Deep Dive educational workshops. Start and end times vary; visit livearts.org for tickets and information.
May 18 Saturday
May 19 Sunday
May 23 Thursday