Virginia Dance Company Presents: DCO: Worldwide
The Virginia Dance Company (DCO) presents “DCO Worldwide,” a high-energy showcase featuring 49 talented UVA student dancers performing in a variety of styles, including contemporary, jazz, and hip hop. Drawing inspiration from Pitbull’s fun energy, this show celebrates confidence, creativity, and community through dance. You won’t want to miss this! Dale… it’s DCO Worldwide.
Ticket Prices: General Admission: $10.00 ticket + $1.75 fees , Student - General Admission: $5.00 ticket + $1.75 fees, Company Bio:
Founded in 1980 by Charlottesville dance studio owner Juanita Wilson, The Virginia Dance Company began as the Virginia Dance Club at UVA. Ms. Wilson envisioned a student-run organization that would allow dancers to continue growing their skills throughout college. Each semester, the company holds auditions to attract talented dancers from diverse backgrounds, culminating in a showcase that features 10-12 student-choreographed pieces. Now known around Grounds as DCO, the company has evolved beyond Ms.…
Property: Omni Charlottesville Hotel. Event Type: Local Event. Event Category: Entertainment. Art & Culture.
Sunday, April 12, 2026, 2:00 PM.
For more info visit charlottesville.theparamount.net. Tour the Paramount
Dig into Paramount history on a free backstage tour!
Learn about The Paramount’s beginnings in 1931 and our long legacy of community involvement from the Great Depression to the magical reopening!
Discover the movers and shakers behind The Paramount’s construction, the movie palace architecture, and the behind-the-scenes details of the two-year-long restoration!
See the backstage Wall of Fame, where hundreds of artists have left their autographs and more!
Entry is free. The tour will be approximately 1 hour in length.
Reservations for the tour are strongly recommended, as space is limited. Tour schedules are subject to change. Please contact the Box Office at 434-979-1333 or boxoffice@theparamount.net if you need to cancel or if your group size changes.
Group Tours are always available by appointment and for a small fee. Please contact the Theater for more information: 434-293-1001.
Property: Omni Charlottesville Hotel. Event Type: Local Event.
Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 11:00 AM – 5:30 PM.
For more info visit theparamount.net. Starr Hill Presents: Graham Nash—Live on Tour 2026
Graham Nash will perform a career-spanning retrospective of his six decades of contributions to contemporary music. Joined by Todd Caldwell (keyboards), Adam Minkoff (bass, drums, guitar, and vocals), and Zack Djanikian (guitar, bass, drums, and vocals), Nash will take the audience on a musical journey that encompasses his years with The Hollies, CSN, CSNY, and his beloved solo efforts.
ABOUT GRAHAM NASH
Nash is a two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, with Crosby, Stills and Nash, and with the Hollies. He was also inducted twice into the Songwriters’ Hall of Fame, as a solo artist and with CSN, and he is a GRAMMY Award winner.
Towering above virtually everything that Graham Nash has accomplished in his multi-faceted career stands the litany of songs that he has written and introduced to the soundtrack of the past half-century. His remarkable body of work, beginning with his contributions to the Hollies opus, including “On a Carousel” and “Carrie Anne,” continues all the way to Now (2023), his most…
Property: Omni Charlottesville Hotel. Event Type: Local Event.
Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 7:30 PM.
For more info visit theparamount.net. Paramount Presents: 15th Annual Grand Marquee Gala
Join us for the 15th Annual Grand Marquee Gala on Friday, April 17, 2026.
For more details, please visit the Marquee Gala homepage.
This year’s enchanting “An Evening at The Paramount Club” will offer entertainment, food & cocktails, a silent auction, raffle, dancing on the stage, and more!
This elegantly themed annual fundraising event allows us to continue to support dynamic programming, arts education opportunities, and access to the arts for everyone in our community.
Make plans now to be a part of this exciting event; sponsorship levels featuring reserved seating areas or tables are limited, so don’t delay in making your plans.
We look forward to seeing you on the red carpet!
For questions regarding sponsorship opportunities, please contact Lauren Moon | 434-293-1009.
Property: Omni Charlottesville Hotel. Event Type: Local Event.
Friday, April 17, 2026, 7:00 PM.
For more info visit theparamount.net. Paramount Presents: Step Afrika! The Evolution Tour
Step Afrika! celebrates more than 30 years of critically acclaimed percussive performance with this groundbreaking program. As the world’s leading authority on the art form of stepping, Step Afrika! is committed to pushing the boundaries of the tradition, exploring its nearly limitless artistic possibilities. This evening’s production features exciting new dance works alongside a performance shaped and refined through the Company’s long-standing collaboration with South Africa.
Welcome to The Evolution Tour! THE STORY OF STEP AFRIKA!
Founded in 1994 by C. Brian Williams, Step Afrika! is the world’s leading authority on the art form of stepping. Under Mr. Williams’ leadership, stepping has evolved into one of America’s cultural exports, touring more than 60 countries across the globe and ranking as one of the top 10 African American Dance Companies in the US.
Step Afrika! blends percussive dance styles practiced by historically African American fraternities and sororities; traditional African dances; and an…
Property: Omni Charlottesville Hotel. Event Type: Local Event.
Sunday, April 19, 2026, 7:00 PM.
For more info visit theparamount.net. La Jolla Booking Agency Presents: Beatles vs Stones
The British Invasion brought us the two most popular rock groups of all time, the Beatles and the Rolling Stones, as well as the liveliest debate in rock history – which band is the greatest? These two legendary bands will engage in a musical “shoot out of the hits” featuring internationally renowned tribute bands, Abbey Road and Satisfaction – The International Rolling Stones Show.
Alternating power sets with the two bands coming together on stage for an amazing encore makes this show a once-in-a-lifetime event.
Property: Omni Charlottesville Hotel. Event Type: Local Event.
Tuesday, April 21, 2026, 7:00 PM.
For more info visit theparamount.net. Literacy Volunteers of Charlottesville/Albemarle Presents: Wordplay
Wordplay is a team-based trivia competition for people who love words, vocabulary, pop-culture, history, literature, and showing off their smarts. The audience plays along as teams compete for bragging rights. Wordplay is the annual fundraiser for Literacy Volunteers of Charlottesville/Albemarle, an independent, non-profit organization that promotes adult literacy through equitable, inclusive, free, confidential, one-to-one English and Citizenship tutoring. Funds raised through Wordplay support adult learners, many of whom are immigrants and refugees, as they achieve their educational goals. Visit Literacyforall.org/Wordplay for more information.
Property: Omni Charlottesville Hotel. Event Type: Local Event. Contact: Paramount. Contact Phone: 434.979.1333.
Thursday, April 23, 2026, 7:00 PM.
For more info visit theparamount.net. Tour The Paramount Theater!
Dig into Paramount history on a free backstage tour!
Learn about The Paramount’s beginnings in 1931 and our long legacy of community involvement from the Great Depression to the magical reopening!
Discover the movers and shakers behind The Paramount’s construction, the movie palace architecture, and the behind-the-scenes details of the two-year-long restoration!
See the backstage Wall of Fame, where hundreds of artists have left their autographs and more!
Entry is free. The tour will be approximately 1 hour in length.
Reservations for the tour are strongly recommended, as space is limited. Tour schedules are subject to change. Please contact the Box Office at 434-979-1333 or boxoffice@theparamount.net if you need to cancel or if your group size changes.
Group Tours are always available by appointment and for a small fee. Please contact the Theater for more information: 434-293-1001.
Property: Omni Charlottesville Hotel. Event Type: Local Event. Contact: Paramount. Contact Phone: 434.979.1333.
Saturday, April 25, 2026, 11:00 AM.
For more info visit theparamount.net. Paramount Presents: Sherri Shepherd: Make It Make Sense Tour
Sherri Shepherd is a Daytime Emmy Award-winning talk show host, comedian, actress, and best-selling author. She hosts the nationally syndicated talk show Sherri, where her warmth and fiery humor shine through her topical headlines, celebrity interviews, comedy, and uplifting stories. Recently, she co-starred in Tyler Perry’s acclaimed film STRAW and is preparing to release her first children’s book, The Sunshine Queens. A multiple NAACP Image Award winner, Sherri has also earned recognition for her hit podcast Two Funny Mamas, co-hosted with Kym Whitley. Her career spans three decades across television, film, Broadway, and stand-up comedy, with memorable roles in 30 Rock, Friends, Mr. Iglesias, Trial & Error, Everybody Loves Raymond, The Jamie Foxx Show, and Beauty Shop. On stage, she tours nationwide as a stand-up comic, both solo and alongside Whitley in their comedy show Two Funny Mamas. Beyond entertainment, Shepherd is a dedicated advocate for inclusivity, representation, and children with special needs.
Property: Omni Charlottesville Hotel. Event Type: Local Event. Contact: Paramount. Contact Phone: 434.979.1333.
Saturday, April 25, 2026, 7:00 PM.
For more info visit theparamount.net. Paramount Presents: Hare & Tortoise
The Hare and the Tortoise – a timeless tale with a fresh twist
Two unlikely friends — the speedy, confident Hare and the calm, steady Tortoise — meet for the greatest race on Earth. A race filled with suspense, surprises, and a nail-biting, medal-winning finish.
Ready… Steady… Is it time to GO?
This playful and imaginative adaptation of Aesop’s classic fable is brought to life on stage in a vibrant performance. With three talented actors, musicians, and a whole lot of energy, the story unfolds across the seasons — from the blossoming days of spring, through the fun of summer, to the icy sparkle of winter.
Guided by our storyteller, this heartwarming tale explores patience, friendship, and what it means to grow up.
Tutti Frutti Productions brings you this much-loved story brimming with fun, live music, unforgettable songs, and delightful characters, bringing joy to families and children aged 3+.
“The real pleasure here is the touchingly drawn friendship between the over excitable Hare and the careful and…
Property: Omni Charlottesville Hotel. Event Type: Local Event.
Sunday, May 3, 2026, 4:00 PM.
For more info visit theparamount.net. Journey — Final Frontier Tour 2026
Journey — Final Frontier Tour 2026
Get ready for a night you’ll remember — Journey is heading to John Paul Jones Arena in Charlottesville on Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 7:00 PM. (johnpauljonesarena.com)
The show is part of their Final Frontier Tour 2026, a major North American run they’re doing as a grand celebration of their legacy. You’ll hear the big hits you know — “Don’t Stop Believin’” “Faithfully,” “Lights” — plus maybe some deeper cuts and surprises.
It’s a full-arena production at John Paul Jones Arena: expect strong sound, lighting, and a live rock atmosphere.
Why this one’s special
As part of a tour that the band has described as a thank-you to fans and a landmark moment in their career, this stop in Charlottesville gives you a chance to experience Journey in a big way.
Whether you’re a long-time fan or just looking for a high-energy rock show, this one hits.
Property: Omni Charlottesville Hotel. Event Type: Local Event. Event Category: Entertainment. Couples. Art & Culture. Contact: John Paul Jones Arena. Contact Phone: (434) 243-4960.
Thursday, May 28, 2026, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
For more info visit www.eventticketscenter.com.