Good morning, Charlottesville.

Virginia Guesthouse Hotel and Conference Center opened its 214 room hotel on April 6 in Charlottesville near UVA with features such as a rooftop bar called The Perch and a large ballroom set for graduation events, while local leaders called it a new front door for the university.

Backstage compiled a list of movies and TV shows currently casting local talent in Charlottesville (details available online).

Local actors can use the list to explore new film opportunities.

Shakespeare on the Lawn’s rendition of Macbeth featured dramatic sword fights and heartfelt monologues at the Student Activities Building this weekend — the student-run show impressed the audience and set the stage for a Fall production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, inviting students and community members to join.

The 14th annual Tom Tom Festival took place downtown from April 22 until Sunday, featuring over 200 events, 400 artists and speakers, and 25,800 attendees (celebrating a theme of courage) as organizer Paul Beyer already plans next year's event.

The Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society — highlighting the city's past — will soon offer tours of a 1970s exhibit that shows how Charlottesville once looked.

Local residents can visit the exhibit to learn about the city's history.

The Center for Nonprofit Excellence hosted its Spring Day of Learning event (a workshop series) that brought local organizations together for collaboration across the Commonwealth.

The event took place today in Charlottesville.

College student Ella Gilmore began her term as chair of the University Board of Elections on April 1, outlining plans to boost communication, student engagement, and internal reviews amid a recent Student Council election appeal and considering a fall informational session.

The Center for Nonprofit Excellence hosted its Spring Day of Learning in Charlottesville, where nonprofit groups attended lectures and workshops for practical collaboration.

Local leaders said the event strengthened community outreach + sparked plans for more sessions.

University groups host events during finals week from today through May 8 to ease stress: a Lunch and Learn at 12 p.m. in Thornton Hall (with engineering reps), a commerce study session with snacks, and matcha tabs on campus while Class and Student Health offer supplies.

The Honor Committee held its final meeting of the 2025 to 2026 academic year on Sunday to discuss a plan for recording student unresponsiveness to honor code notices and set summer Zoom meetings on May 31, June 28, and July 26 at 7 p.m. The group aims to treat students who respond fairly.

Dr. Scott Wagner of Advanced Pain Management uses an innovative adipose procedure to extract 10 million stem cells per mL from patients’ fat for pain relief, with the treatment taking about 45 minutes to an hour and 10 minutes.

He also sends 2 mL of cells to a certified lab for future treatment to help lower costs.

The Aidan Peters Memorial Classic returns this Saturday at Disharoon Park with games at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., followed by a public UVA baseball practice (free admission) as donations support the Aidan’s Lights Fund to install field lights at Pen Park in honor of a local baseball star.

Soulja Boy Live in Concert

8:00 – 9:30 PM — The Jefferson Theater — Ticket pricing not specified — Experience the iconic Soulja Boy performing his hit tracks that shaped digital music.

NAGT Eastern Section Annual Meeting 2026

5-8:30 p.m. — Piedmont Virginia Community College — Registration fees apply — Engage in workshops and field trips exploring geology in the beautiful Blue Ridge region.

Storytime at the Garden

10:00 – 10:45 a.m. — Botanical Garden of the Piedmont — Free entry — Enjoy a delightful storytelling session in a beautiful garden setting.

Final Frontier Tour

7:30-9:00 p.m. — John Paul Jones Arena — Ticket prices vary — Experience the iconic sounds of JOURNEY live in concert.