Good morning, Charlottesville.

The Aidan Peters Memorial Classic returns to Charlottesville as a community tradition born from a local coach’s idea to honor Aidan Peters’ legacy — event details are expected soon.

Hoos Watching reviews three films that offer insights into corporate America for new graduates facing office challenges.

The analysis explains how Office Space (1999), Wall Street (1987), and The Secret of My Success (1987) illustrate the pressures and choices in the workplace.

The Charlottesville Filipino Culture Association hosted its first Filipino Spring Festival at IX to mark Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.

The festival features cultural displays and performances that celebrate Filipino heritage and community.

100 Black Men of Central Virginia awarded $59K in scholarships to 54 high school seniors Saturday morning to honor academic achievement and promote future education (including a special $5K award in memory of a UVA mentor).

On Wednesday, the Office of Engagement hosted its final webinar featuring Lori McMahon, vice president for research, who detailed the University’s research portfolio and plans for the Manning Institute of Biotechnology opening in December to foster drug partnerships (expected to boost economic impact locally).

Student Council met on Tuesday by Zoom to swear in Michael Mitchell as president for the 2026-27 academic year and confirm new officers.

The council postponed summer budget decisions due to a recent election appeal and will reconvene on Aug. 25 pending further approvals.

Piedmont Master Gardeners held a spring plant sale on Saturday, May 2 at Albemarle Square — drawing more than 100 early shoppers who browsed thousands of plants and gardening gear.

The event supported local efforts in environmental sustainability.

Tenaska has filed an air permit application with DEQ for the planned Expedition Generating Station in Fluvanna County and will submit a wastewater discharge application this summer.

The company plans an open house to discuss the permits later while local groups urge residents to review DEQ updates.

Virginia men’s lacrosse captain Joey Terenzi learned leadership skills during an injury-riddled season and now helps guide his team with better communication and discipline.

He and his fellow captains are preparing for the ACC Championship in Charlotte today—hoping to break a long losing trend.

No. 7 Virginia women’s tennis beat Saint Francis in a 93-minute match on Saturday as the Cavaliers won in both singles and doubles and will face No. 22 Washington at Boar’s Head Resort at 1 p.m. today.

Yesterday, the sixth annual HER Sports Day offered local girls a chance to explore baseball, basketball, volleyball, and flag football along with workshops and autographs from UVA athletes (Paris Clark, Kymora Johnson, Olivia McGhee, and Chance Mallory) in Charlottesville.

The event boosted their confidence and promoted healthy, active play.

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.