Community Calendar

This December, Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown explodes onto the Live Arts stage with a Technicolor tangle of love and self-discovery. Pepa’s world tilts when her lover vanishes, and her search for her beloved spirals into ex-wives, taxi drivers, best friends, and one unforgettable batch of gazpacho. From composer-lyricist David Yazbek and book writer Jeffrey Lane, this rollicking musical is adapted from Pedro Almodóvar’s cult classic and brought to life by your talented community!
Director Xavier Taylor (of Kinky Boots) calls it witty, hopeful, and charming, a story of independence and resilience with a vibrant Latin-infused score. December 5 through January 3 at Live Arts, 123 East Water Street. Tickets at livearts.org, or call 434-977-4177. Sponsored by Woodard Properties.

This December, Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown explodes onto the Live Arts stage with a Technicolor tangle of love and self-discovery. Pepa’s world tilts when her lover vanishes, and her search for her beloved spirals into ex-wives, taxi drivers, best friends, and one unforgettable batch of gazpacho. From composer-lyricist David Yazbek and book writer Jeffrey Lane, this rollicking musical is adapted from Pedro Almodóvar’s cult classic and brought to life by your talented community!
Director Xavier Taylor (of Kinky Boots) calls it witty, hopeful, and charming, a story of independence and resilience with a vibrant Latin-infused score. December 5 through January 3 at Live Arts, 123 East Water Street. Tickets at livearts.org, or call 434-977-4177. Sponsored by Woodard Properties.

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About the Artist:
From amazing the judges on America’s Got Talent, to headlining in Las Vegas, to selling out shows in London’s West End, Peter Antoniou’s mind reading skills have astounded audiences around the globe. Combining razor-sharp British wit with a stunning ability to know exactly what you are thinking, Peter’s shows are interactive and unforgettable. Join him as he reads minds and tickles funny bones, telling jokes and fortunes live onstage.
“You are a wizard” – Simon Cowell
“Should be put on a pedestal above his competitors” – Broadway Baby
“It’s unbelievable what you can do” – Howie Mandel
“Sharp and Fast… a balance of humour and amazement” – The Scotsman
“You are the total package” – Heidi Klum

Ticket Policy:
The Funny Bone has a full bar and a dinner menu that is available through your server when you are seated in the showroom!
Seating is done on a first come first seated basis. If you wish to sit with another party, please arrive and enter the showroom together.
Seating ends 30 minutes after the show begins and entry for late arrivals is not guaranteed.
Most of our tables seat 4 people. You may be seated with a separate party of guests at the same table.
All sales are final. No refunds or exchanges. Sales tax and service fees are included in the ticket price.
This event is 21+ and all guests will need valid ID to enter.

America’s LARGEST interactive true crime mystery dinner show is now playing in Richmond, VA!

At The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show, you’ll tackle a challenging crime while you feast on a fantastic dinner. Just beware! The criminal is lurking somewhere in the room, and you may find yourself as a Prime Suspect before you know it!

Each admission includes our fantastic dinner, mystery entertainment, wait staff gratuity, prize package for Top Sleuth, and much more!

Happens on the following Dates:
Jan 10, 2026, 6:00pm to 9:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Jan 17, 2026, 6:00pm to 9:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)

The Academy Center of the Arts is excited to announce History That Doesn’t Suck, a captivating live performance by Professor Greg Jackson, on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at 7:30 PM at the Historic Academy Theatre.

Adapted from Jackson’s top-ranked podcast, this 100-minute show transforms the first century of American history into a thrilling journey. Through live music, multimedia, and dynamic storytelling, audiences will experience the Revolution, the birth of a nation, and the Civil War in a way that is as entertaining as it is enlightening.

Dr. Jackson, a PhD historian and creator of the acclaimed History That Doesn’t Suck® podcast (with millions of downloads worldwide), has made it his mission to present American history in a way that is accessible, engaging, and unforgettable. His expertise has landed him frequent appearances as a documentary commentator, including on the HISTORY® Channel’s Abraham Lincoln series, produced by Doris Kearns Goodwin and featuring President Barack Obama.

This isn’t your typical lecture—it’s history as it should be told: funny, powerful, and deeply human.

Step into a world of imagination at the 2026 Animation Festival, celebrating the art and influence of anime from the 1960s to today. Featuring beloved titles like Astro Boy, Sailor Moon, Batman Ninja, and more. The festival showcases the enduring magic of animation across generations.

The day includes performances by area youth and conversations with industry professionals exploring the cultural impact of anime in the media. The complete festival lineup will be announced soon!

Arrive early for pre-show activities starting at 11:00 AM:

Pokémon tournament
Video games provided by Super Rad Arcade
Japanese Block Printing Art provided by University of Lynchburg’s Daura Gallery
Character drawing workshops
Cosplay contest, and more!
Join us for a full day of screenings, creativity, and community at the Academy Center of the Arts. Complete festival lineup will be announced soon!

America’s LARGEST interactive true crime mystery dinner show is now playing in Richmond, VA!

At The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show, you’ll tackle a challenging crime while you feast on a fantastic dinner. Just beware! The criminal is lurking somewhere in the room, and you may find yourself as a Prime Suspect before you know it!

Each admission includes our fantastic dinner, mystery entertainment, wait staff gratuity, prize package for Top Sleuth, and much more!

Happens on the following Dates:
Jan 10, 2026, 6:00pm to 9:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Jan 17, 2026, 6:00pm to 9:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)

Tusk: The Classic Tribute to Fleetwood Mac

Playing the hits and deep cuts spanning the career of Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame group Fleetwood Mac, Tusk has been crisscrossing the country since 2008 as The Classic Fleetwood Mac Tribute. Five pro musicians turned into masters of their trade through decades of individual music study, live performance, creative risk and devotion to the art. TUSK features note-perfect renditions of both the solo and full band songs, with each member specializing in one of the core lineup of Fleetwood Mac (Lindsey Buckingham, Stevie Nicks, Christine McVie, John McVie, and Mick Fleetwood). They possess an electric stage presence that can only come from well over a decade touring together. Truly the best at what they do, TUSK is unmatched in their tribute to one of the greatest bands of all time.

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About the Artist:
Comedian CP is a writer/performer whose comedy special SUNDAY AFTER SIX debuted on VEEPS in May 2025. He was most recently staffed on the second season of DIARRA FROM DETROIT for BET+. Additionally, he was a writer/producer and recurred on HOW TO DIE ALONE for Hulu/Onyx and starred in the second season of the HBOMax anthology series LOVE LIFE.
Previously, CP was on a talent holding deal with CBS for the 2019-2020 season after starring in their pilot HISTORY OF THEM. He starred in OLE BUD’S ANU FOOTBALL WEEKLY, a special he co-created for Adult Swim and recurred as “Ned” on the critically acclaimed Comedy Central series DETROITERS.
Prior to the entertainment business, CP was a rising advertising executive in Detroit. Since arriving in Los Angeles, CP has recurred on EMPIRE, performed on ALL DEF COMEDY (HBO), and created and starred in the TBS pilot THE D.

Ticket Policy:
The Funny Bone has a full bar and a dinner menu that is available through your server when you are seated in the showroom!
Seating is done on a first come first seated basis. If you wish to sit with another party, please arrive and enter the showroom together.
Seating ends 30 minutes after the show begins and entry for late arrivals is not guaranteed.
Most of our tables seat 4 people. You may be seated with a separate party of guests at the same table.
All sales are final. No refunds or exchanges. Sales tax and service fees are included in the ticket price.
This event is 21+ and all guests will need valid ID to enter.

Happens on the following Dates:
Jan 23, 2026, 7:00pm to 8:30pm
Jan 23, 2026, 9:45pm to 11:15pm
Jan 24, 2026, 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Jan 24, 2026, 9:15pm to 10:45pm

Big Time Rush is coming to Charlottesville, VA! Join them at John Paul Jones Arena on January 26th at 7PM to hear EVERY song from EVERY episode of their hit TV show!