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Weekly Concert & Event Calendar: May 18–24, 2026

Weekly Concert & Event Calendar: May 18–24, 2026

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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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  • May 20: Falco and Book Play Garcia @ Vault
    Two members of the Infamous Stringdusters playing the music of Jerry Garcia at Vault new to Charlottesville is a dream come true. This is going to be a hot ticket and an iconic night.

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  • May 22: AfroAsia & Prabir Trio @ Ting Pavilion
    It’s Asian American and Pacific Islander month and as such this week’s Fridays After Five features two incredible bands with international flair that will offer up a dizzying delight of instrumental prowess to delight audiences at this free show.

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  • May 24: MWC & The Cheap Suits, 7th Grade Girl Fight, TOTAL DISTRACTION @ Infinite Repeats
    Come see touring band MWC & The Cheap Suits alongside one of Charlottesville’s biggest local institutions, garage punk and emo outfit 7th Grade Girl Fight who recently released the single “Sea Captain.”

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