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Saturday, April 19
 

10:00am EDT

Tai Chi Open Session “6 Steps to Compassion” led by Hiromi Johnson
Saturday April 19, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am EDT

Tai Chi is an internal Chinese martial art that blends deliberate movement, breathwork, and mindfulness. With applications ranging from self-defense to meditation, Tai Chi is both a physical practice and a meditative journey that cultivates balance, awareness, and inner peace. Beyond its individual benefits, Tai Chi has deep roots in community practice, offering a unique way to connect with others through shared movement and intentional presence.

In this workshop, Hiromi Johnson of Charlottesville Tai Chi will guide participants through a practice centered on communal healing and collective consciousness. Through slow, mindful movements, we will explore how intentional motion can foster a sense of unity, grounding us in both our own bodies and in the energy of those around us. This practice encourages a deepened awareness of self and community, helping us to move with greater ease, connection, and harmony.

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Speakers
avatar for Hiromi Johnson

Hiromi Johnson

Tai Chi Master, Charlottesville Tai Chi Center
Master Hiromi Hangai Johnson is the Founder and Director of Charlottesville T'ai Chi Center, an award-winning nonprofit whose mission includes spreading the health benefits of Taiji (T'ai Chi) and related internal martial arts in the wider community.  She is an International Cheng... Read More →
Collaborator
avatar for Charlottesville Tai Chi Center

Charlottesville Tai Chi Center

Charlottesville T’ai Chi Center (CTCC) is a 503(c)(3) educational nonprofit organization dedicated to teaching and promoting the health benefits and art of Taiji Quan (T’ai Chi Chuan), along with other related internal martial arts. We offer training in the Cheng Ming system as... Read More →
Saturday April 19, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Market Street Park

11:00am EDT

McGuffey CoCreate: A Day-Long Immersive Art Workshop Celebrating the 50th Year of Charlottesville Artist Co-Op
Saturday April 19, 2025 11:00am - 5:00pm EDT


Step into a world where creativity knows no boundaries! McGuffey CoCreate is an immersive, hands-on artistic experience that invites the community to collaborate with over 20 artists in the heart of McGuffey Art Center. For one special day, all studios will be open, transforming into vibrant spaces of shared creation. From woodworking to dance, collage to assemblage, and so much more, this event celebrates the power of co-creation. Visitors of all ages and skill levels are encouraged to jump in—whether it’s adding a brushstroke to a collective painting, piecing together a collage, shaping wood with an artist’s guidance, or moving in rhythm with a live dance workshop.

This year, we’re adding some extra rhythm to the mix with Charlottesville Tango:

  • Taster class (2–3pm): We’ll be offering a sneak peek into the world of Argentine Tango! Expect a warm and welcoming atmosphere, engaging demonstrations, and an introduction to the fundamental steps that make tango so captivating. No experience and no partner required—just bring your enthusiasm and a love for movement!
  • Social dancing/practice (3–3:45pm): Whether you're a new or seasoned dancer, come and connect! You can practice what you've learned during the taster class, dance socially, watch the dancers, or just hang out and enjoy the music.


No experience? No problem! Supplies are provided, and our artists are ready to collaborate, guide, and inspire. Whether you come to create, connect, or simply witness the magic of artistic collaboration, McGuffey CoCreate is a space where art and community come alive together.


Join us and be part of something bigger—because art is not just made, it is shared.

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Artists
avatar for Alan Box Levine

Alan Box Levine

Since childhood, with an early reverence for wood, Alan Box Levine has always had his feet in two rivers, as a craftsman and an artist.Alan is currently pursuing cabinet making, furniture restoration, site-specific installations, and mixed-media collages. His work combines a deep... Read More →
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Heather Owens

Heather Owens is a visual artist at McGuffey Art Center.
avatar for Miriam Tobias

Miriam Tobias

Community Engagement Coordinator, McGuffey Art Center
Located in the heart of Charlottesville, Virginia, the McGuffey Art Center is a vibrant community space dedicated to fostering artistic expression and engagement. Housed in a historic former school building, McGuffey has been a cornerstone of the local arts scene since its founding... Read More →
avatar for Stephen Haske

Stephen Haske

Stephen Haske is an accomplished contemporary artist known for innovative mixing of drawing, collage, sculpture, and painting to create new worlds that evoke introspection and energy. Drawing inspiration from his personal and professional experiences and environment, his art often... Read More →
Collaborator
avatar for McGuffey Art Center

McGuffey Art Center

McGuffey Art Center is one of the oldest artist-run cooperative art centers in the country. Since its establishment in 1975, the art center has been a community of artists, dedicated to practicing art and passing on the creative spirit to the greater Charlottesville community, through... Read More →
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Charlottesville Tango

Established in 2008, Charlottesville Tango organizes Argentine tango events for the Charlottesville community, including classes, practicas, and milongas (social tango events). Since 2025, classes and practice sessions have been taking place weekly at the McGuffey Art Center every... Read More →
Saturday April 19, 2025 11:00am - 5:00pm EDT
McGuffey Arts Center | 201 2nd Street Northwest, Charlottesville

12:00pm EDT

Family Stage | Rusty Iris DJs
Saturday April 19, 2025 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Stop by the Rusty Iris Art Bus and jam out with some of Cville's favorite DJs while you explore Rusty Iris! 
Artists
avatar for The Rusty Iris Art Bus

The Rusty Iris Art Bus

The Rusty Iris is a culmination of over a decade of community action. Scintillation Fire Troupe, Tet'nus Art Car, Burning Man, Full Moon Fire Jams, KDub Unival, IX Art Park, and Bad Hat Fire have all contributed to the drive to manifest The Rusty Iris. Rusty's artistic team is remarkable... Read More →

Saturday April 19, 2025 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
East Stage | Downtown Mall

12:00pm EDT

Downtown Mall Block Party | Kids Zone
Saturday April 19, 2025 12:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Bring the littles to the Block Party Kids Zone featuring free family friendly activities from local organizations!

Featuring:
VA Discovery Museum
The Front Porch
Charlottesville Waldorf School 
Green Adventure Project School
The Scrappy Elephant
Free Union Country School
....And a special one hour giant bubble station provided by OMG Bubbles
Collaborator
avatar for OMG Bubbles

OMG Bubbles

OMG Bubbles is not your average party entertainment—it's a bubble-powered adventure! Originally based in Summit, New Jersey, this high-energy bubble entertainment company brings magic, laughter, and larger-than-life bubbles to every event. Whether it's a birthday bash, street fair... Read More →
avatar for The Scrappy Elephant

The Scrappy Elephant

Encouraging Creativity While Reducing WasteWe keep your unwanted art and craft materials out of the landfill and get them back to the community at affordable prices through our store and studio.The Retail Store: The Scrappy Elephant retail store is filled with reclaimed and reusable... Read More →
avatar for Virginia Discovery Museum

Virginia Discovery Museum

The Virginia Discovery Museum fosters intellectual curiosity and development for all children of our community by envisioning a future in which all children in our community are inspired to be lifelong learners. We seek to be a vital community resource where children from economically... Read More →
avatar for The Front Porch

The Front Porch

The Front Porch fosters a community of music lovers of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds in Charlottesville. Our mission is to connect everyone through music. We work hard to make music accessible, inclusive, and affordable for all because we believe that music is a profound gathering... Read More →
avatar for Green Adventure Project School

Green Adventure Project School

Green Adventure Project School - where kids & nature grow together. In 2020 Green Adventure Project School welcomed our first Learners to our beautiful outdoor classroom. Our inquiry-based style of learning creates an authentic classroom environment to support individual Learners.Green... Read More →
avatar for Free Union Country School

Free Union Country School

Free Union Country School's purpose is to nurture in each child a love of learning within a community that respects childhood, models kindness, and encourages curiosity.Free Union Country School, an independent preschool and elementary school, seeks to create a learning environment... Read More →
avatar for Charlottesville Waldorf School

Charlottesville Waldorf School

Strengthening Inner Confidence for Creative and Intellectual Success and PurposeAt Charlottesville Waldorf School, every child tries a variety of skills, learning them richly and deeply. The result is a blossoming of each individual’s inner confidence: certainty and evidence that... Read More →

Saturday April 19, 2025 12:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Downtown Mall | 5th Street Crossing

12:00pm EDT

Downtown Mall Block Party!
Saturday April 19, 2025 12:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
The Downtown Mall Block Party is back! 

Featuring the West Stage, Central Stage, and East Stage.

Enjoy two days of music, dancing, performances, new friends, great food, and so many surprises. Bring your friends and family and hit the historic bricks of the Mall to experience several stages of non-stop entertainment from Cville’s finest, check out local galleries, grab a drink from a local bar, and make memories! This is an event you don’t want to miss. It’s an all-out community celebration.

Check out the individual listings on Sched for Artists, Performers, and Program Details.

Special Thanks to Our Presenting Sponsors!

The 4th Annual Downtown Mall Block Party is brought to you by these CoHosts: To be announced! 

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If you plan to attend only free events at Tom Tom and would still like to build your schedule here on Sched, please go to Eventbrite and select the free ticket labeled “Create Your Personal Schedule”. Once you complete the ticketing process, you’ll receive an email from Sched prompting you to create an account and then build your schedule. 

Artists
avatar for Cake Pop!

Cake Pop!

DC's premiere drag queen joins the Downtown Mall Block Party for the Feeling the Plantasy Drag Show at Botanical ! 
avatar for Capoeira Resistência Cville

Capoeira Resistência Cville

Capoeira(Cah-po-ay-ra), most often recognized by its fluid, dance-like movements, is an Afro-Brazilian martial art disguised as dance developed by Angolan slaves in Brazil during the colonial period. Because slaves were not permitted to arm themselves and fight, capoeira allowed them... Read More →
avatar for Cville Drum Circle

Cville Drum Circle

Musicians
Cville Drum Circle: A group of your neighbors who share a passion for the music and rhythms of West Africa, the Drum Circle has gathered and participated in local events since 1998. The group has hosted numerous  African teachers for both drum and dance classes open to the public... Read More →
avatar for Foreign Playerz

Foreign Playerz

Organizers, Foreign Playerz LLC
Foreign Playerz is a dynamic and vibrant organization that specializes in creating social dance events for Latin dances such as bachata, salsa, zouk, Cumbia, merengue, and many other types of Latin dance. Founded by passionate dancers, Foreign Playerz aims to promote the love and... Read More →
avatar for Josh Mayo and The House Sauce

Josh Mayo and The House Sauce

Josh Mayo and his band The House Sauce have been a group in the local area for years. Josh himself has been in the Charlottesville scene for over 2 decades performing everywhere from Coffee shops to TRAX , The Jefferson Theater, The Southern, Whiskey Jar,  The Bebedero, and so on... Read More →
avatar for Kara Leona

Kara Leona

Kara Leona singing her new single 'On My Own' along with other Latin favorites! 
avatar for Koda Kerl & Friends

Koda Kerl & Friends

Koda Kerl, frontman of Chamomile and Whiskey, brings his friends to form a supergroup featuring some of the area's best musicians. This unique set will feature sounds ranging from Americana, Blues, and Soul with original songs and surprise guests! 
avatar for Mojo Pie

Mojo Pie

Mojo Pie was created when Susan Munson (Alligator, Mama Tried) invited Frank Bechter (Her Checkered Past) to a songwriting workshop, and they've been bringing original songs and eclectic covers to wineries, restaurants and events in Central Virginia ever since. With the addition of... Read More →
avatar for On the One Dance Co.

On the One Dance Co.

On The One Dance Co. was established in the fall of 2019. What began as a small dance studio has since grown to over 75 students. Our instructor, originally from Sichuan, China, comes from a family of Chinese opera performers, making the art of Chinese dance an integral part of her... Read More →
avatar for River City Rueda

River City Rueda

River City Rueda is a Richmond-based dance group focused on sharing their love of Cuban dances and music. They meet weekly to learn and dance both in partners and in rueda de casino.  River City Rueda also organizes recurring workshops with groups and instructors from around the... Read More →
avatar for The Rusty Iris Art Bus

The Rusty Iris Art Bus

The Rusty Iris is a culmination of over a decade of community action. Scintillation Fire Troupe, Tet'nus Art Car, Burning Man, Full Moon Fire Jams, KDub Unival, IX Art Park, and Bad Hat Fire have all contributed to the drive to manifest The Rusty Iris. Rusty's artistic team is remarkable... Read More →
avatar for UVA Salsa Club

UVA Salsa Club

The Promotional Performance Team represents the University Salsa Club of UVA, a club of students, faculty, and staff dedicated to learning Latin dance styles and celebrating Latin culture. Led this semester by the Club's President (Sofia Posadas) and one of the Club's instructors... Read More →
avatar for Whit Whitten

Whit Whitten

Musician
Whit Whitten is one of the iconic Charlottesville percussionists. Come experience a drum call led by Whit and friends.
Collaborator
avatar for Botanical Fare

Botanical Fare

Botanical Fare is Charlottesville's premier plant- based eatery. They believe he benefits of eating plant-based are endless and can be felt instantly. Everyone knows the saying, “You are what you eat.” If that makes us plants, then we’re cool with that. A good meal is the most... Read More →
Sponsors

Saturday April 19, 2025 12:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
Downtown Mall

12:00pm EDT

FAMILY STAGE | with Rusty Iris Art Bus
Saturday April 19, 2025 12:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
Located at the 4th Street Crossing, the family and performance stage features Charlottesville favorites in an engaging and interactive setting promoting movement, art, and exploration. Come explore the Rusty Iris Art Bus & try out hula hoops and fire spinning props (fire not included!)

Performance Schedule:
12pm - 1pm - Rusty Iris DJs
1pm - 2pm - Keep Going Together with Nourishing Movement
2pm - 4pm - Rusty Iris DJs
4pm - 5pm - Rusty Iris Q+A Session
5pm - 5:30pm - Capoeira Resistência Cville
5:30pm - 7:30pm - Rusty Iris DJs
7:30pm - 8pm - Fire Performance
8pm - 9pm - Rusty Iris DJs
9pm - Fire Performance
9:30 - 10 - Rusty Iris DJs


The 4th Annual Downtown Mall Block Party is brought to you by these CoHosts: The City of Charlottesville, Virginia Tourism, Friends of Downtown, RL Beyer Custom Homes, and Ludwig Kuttner and also with support from Woodard Properties

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If you plan to attend only free events at Tom Tom and would still like to build your schedule here on Sched, please go to Eventbrite and select the free ticket labeled “Create Your Personal Schedule”. Once you complete the ticketing process, you’ll receive an email from Sched prompting you to create an account and then build your schedule. 



Artists
avatar for Bad Hat Fire

Bad Hat Fire

NA, Rusty Iris Art Bus
Bad Hat Fire is full of CVL natives and members have been entranced by the forced focus of fire for over 20 years.  A group of like-minded fire artists emerged easily in Charlottesville after the IX warehouse's fire circus in 2006, McGuffey Art Center fire circles, Afton Mountain... Read More →
avatar for Capoeira Resistência Cville

Capoeira Resistência Cville

Capoeira(Cah-po-ay-ra), most often recognized by its fluid, dance-like movements, is an Afro-Brazilian martial art disguised as dance developed by Angolan slaves in Brazil during the colonial period. Because slaves were not permitted to arm themselves and fight, capoeira allowed them... Read More →
avatar for The Rusty Iris Art Bus

The Rusty Iris Art Bus

The Rusty Iris is a culmination of over a decade of community action. Scintillation Fire Troupe, Tet'nus Art Car, Burning Man, Full Moon Fire Jams, KDub Unival, IX Art Park, and Bad Hat Fire have all contributed to the drive to manifest The Rusty Iris. Rusty's artistic team is remarkable... Read More →
Sponsors
Saturday April 19, 2025 12:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
East Stage | Downtown Mall

12:00pm EDT

WEST STAGE | Americana, Rock, and Jam Stage
Saturday April 19, 2025 12:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
On Saturday, the West Stage becomes an Americana, Rock, and Jam music celebration featuring your favorite Cville bands with a special headliner to close out the night!

Full Schedule:
1:30pm - 2:30pm - Project Blue Bird
3pm - 4pm - Pocket Change
4:30pm - 5:30pm - Josh Mayo and the House Sauce
6pm - 7pm - Dropping Julia
7:30pm - 10pm - Koda Kerl & Friends

Special Thanks to our Block Party Sponsors:

The 4th Annual Downtown Mall Block Party is brought to you by these CoHosts: The City of Charlottesville, Virginia Tourism, Friends of Downtown, RL Beyer Custom Homes, and Ludwig Kuttner and also with support from Woodard Properties

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If you plan to attend only free events at Tom Tom and would still like to build your schedule here on Sched, please go to Eventbrite and select the free ticket labeled “Create Your Personal Schedule”. Once you complete the ticketing process, you’ll receive an email from Sched prompting you to create an account and then build your schedule. 

Artists
avatar for Dropping Julia

Dropping Julia

Dropping Julia - part dreamy, dusky and melancholy, part funky and sassy - with influences from R&B, jazz, funk and pop - invites the listener in and bewitchingly delivers the evocative stories and emotion in Jules’ writing. Dropping Julia is animated with warm and toasty bass lines... Read More →
avatar for Josh Mayo and The House Sauce

Josh Mayo and The House Sauce

Josh Mayo and his band The House Sauce have been a group in the local area for years. Josh himself has been in the Charlottesville scene for over 2 decades performing everywhere from Coffee shops to TRAX , The Jefferson Theater, The Southern, Whiskey Jar,  The Bebedero, and so on... Read More →
avatar for Koda Kerl & Friends

Koda Kerl & Friends

Koda Kerl, frontman of Chamomile and Whiskey, brings his friends to form a supergroup featuring some of the area's best musicians. This unique set will feature sounds ranging from Americana, Blues, and Soul with original songs and surprise guests! 
avatar for Mojo Pie

Mojo Pie

Mojo Pie was created when Susan Munson (Alligator, Mama Tried) invited Frank Bechter (Her Checkered Past) to a songwriting workshop, and they've been bringing original songs and eclectic covers to wineries, restaurants and events in Central Virginia ever since. With the addition of... Read More →
avatar for Pocket Change

Pocket Change

Pocket Change is modern funk-fusion jam band based in Charlottesville, Virginia. With a heavy jazz influence and a love for improvisation, we take songs that everyone knows and loves and add a unique flare, mixed in with our own impromptu melodies.  
Sponsors

Saturday April 19, 2025 12:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
West Stage | Downtown Mall

12:01pm EDT

Central Stage | Exploring African Roots
Saturday April 19, 2025 12:01pm - 1:00pm EDT
The Front Porch presents Exploring African Roots!

Join Lillie Williams and Whit Whitten for a vibrant, interactive workshop exploring West African rhythm and movement. Audience participation is encouraged and welcomed as we learn traditional dances set to live drumming

This program is made possible by The Front Porch

The 4th Annual Downtown Mall Block Party is brought to you by these CoHosts: The City of Charlottesville, Virginia Tourism, Friends of Downtown, RL Beyer Custom Homes, and Ludwig Kuttner and also with support from Woodard Properties

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If you plan to attend only free events at Tom Tom and would still like to build your schedule here on Sched, please go to Eventbrite and select the free ticket labeled “Create Your Personal Schedule”. Once you complete the ticketing process, you’ll receive an email from Sched prompting you to create an account and then build your schedule. 

Artists
avatar for Whit Whitten

Whit Whitten

Musician
Whit Whitten is one of the iconic Charlottesville percussionists. Come experience a drum call led by Whit and friends.
Collaborator
avatar for The Front Porch

The Front Porch

The Front Porch fosters a community of music lovers of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds in Charlottesville. Our mission is to connect everyone through music. We work hard to make music accessible, inclusive, and affordable for all because we believe that music is a profound gathering... Read More →
Saturday April 19, 2025 12:01pm - 1:00pm EDT
Central Stage | Downtown Mall

12:01pm EDT

CENTRAL STAGE | Latin Partner Dance And More!
Saturday April 19, 2025 12:01pm - 10:00pm EDT
Starting off with an exploration of African Roots with Lillie Williams and Whit Whitten and Cville Drum Circle for African dance and drumming, presented by The Front Porch.

Then at 3pm, the stage is taken over by our host Foreign Playerz and leads into a night of Latin partner dance and lessons!

Stage Schedule:
12pm - 1pm Exploring African Roots
1pm - 2pm Cville Drum Circle
2:30pm - 3:30pm Latin Dance Social with Foreign Playerz
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm UVA Salsa Club Lessons
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm River City Rueda Lessons
5:30 pm - 8 pm Latin Dance Social with Foreign Playerz
8pm UVA Salsa Club Performance
8:10 pm Fuego Frio Performance
8:20 pm Kara Leona Performance
8:30 pm Raffles and Giveaways!
8:45 pm - 10 pm Latin Dance Social with Foreign Playerz


The 4th Annual Downtown Mall Block Party is brought to you by these CoHosts: The City of Charlottesville, Virginia Tourism, Friends of Downtown, RL Beyer Custom Homes, and Ludwig Kuttner and also with support from Woodard Properties

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If you plan to attend only free events at Tom Tom and would still like to build your schedule here on Sched, please go to Eventbrite and select the free ticket labeled “Create Your Personal Schedule”. Once you complete the ticketing process, you’ll receive an email from Sched prompting you to create an account and then build your schedule. 
Artists
avatar for Cville Drum Circle

Cville Drum Circle

Musicians
Cville Drum Circle: A group of your neighbors who share a passion for the music and rhythms of West Africa, the Drum Circle has gathered and participated in local events since 1998. The group has hosted numerous  African teachers for both drum and dance classes open to the public... Read More →
avatar for Foreign Playerz

Foreign Playerz

Organizers, Foreign Playerz LLC
Foreign Playerz is a dynamic and vibrant organization that specializes in creating social dance events for Latin dances such as bachata, salsa, zouk, Cumbia, merengue, and many other types of Latin dance. Founded by passionate dancers, Foreign Playerz aims to promote the love and... Read More →
avatar for Kara Leona

Kara Leona

Kara Leona singing her new single 'On My Own' along with other Latin favorites! 
avatar for On the One Dance Co.

On the One Dance Co.

On The One Dance Co. was established in the fall of 2019. What began as a small dance studio has since grown to over 75 students. Our instructor, originally from Sichuan, China, comes from a family of Chinese opera performers, making the art of Chinese dance an integral part of her... Read More →
avatar for River City Rueda

River City Rueda

River City Rueda is a Richmond-based dance group focused on sharing their love of Cuban dances and music. They meet weekly to learn and dance both in partners and in rueda de casino.  River City Rueda also organizes recurring workshops with groups and instructors from around the... Read More →
avatar for UVA Salsa Club

UVA Salsa Club

The Promotional Performance Team represents the University Salsa Club of UVA, a club of students, faculty, and staff dedicated to learning Latin dance styles and celebrating Latin culture. Led this semester by the Club's President (Sofia Posadas) and one of the Club's instructors... Read More →
avatar for Whit Whitten

Whit Whitten

Musician
Whit Whitten is one of the iconic Charlottesville percussionists. Come experience a drum call led by Whit and friends.
Collaborator
avatar for The Front Porch

The Front Porch

The Front Porch fosters a community of music lovers of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds in Charlottesville. Our mission is to connect everyone through music. We work hard to make music accessible, inclusive, and affordable for all because we believe that music is a profound gathering... Read More →
Sponsors
Saturday April 19, 2025 12:01pm - 10:00pm EDT
Central Stage | Downtown Mall

1:00pm EDT

Central Stage | CVille Drum Circle
Saturday April 19, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Come join the Cville Drum Circle ! 
Artists
avatar for Cville Drum Circle

Cville Drum Circle

Musicians
Cville Drum Circle: A group of your neighbors who share a passion for the music and rhythms of West Africa, the Drum Circle has gathered and participated in local events since 1998. The group has hosted numerous  African teachers for both drum and dance classes open to the public... Read More →

Saturday April 19, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Central Stage | Downtown Mall

1:00pm EDT

Family Stage | Keep Going Together with Nourishing Movement
Saturday April 19, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Join us at the Rusty Iris Art Bus for a Nourishing Movement experience in support of local non-profit organizations that are reducing harm and suffering in Charlottesville. Susan will lead a 40-45 min movement class with representation of some of our partner organizations to raise awareness, volunteers, and financial support

Featuring:
Community Climate Collaborative
Indivisible Charlottesville
Keep Going Together: Grassroot Collective
Beloved Community Cville
BIKECville
Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee
Artists
avatar for Linda Capacchione

Linda Capacchione

Nature Wellness Programs
Linda Capacchione, is a Community Organizer/ Environmental Justice Activist with the Keep Going Together–Grassroots Collective and Ecotherapist with Nature Wellness Programs.She is a Licensed Psychotherapist/ Ecotherapist, Certified Yoga/Meditation Instructor and Artist. Presently... Read More →
avatar for Susan McCulley

Susan McCulley

Keep Going Together & Nourishing Movement
Susan McCulley is the Founding Facilitator of Keep Going Together & Nourishing MovementShe has been a mindful movement leader, artist, and writer since 2000. She is the creator of The Age of Becoming: Embodied Practices Empowering Women over 50 community which offers free movement... Read More →
Collaborator
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BIKECville

The mission of Bike Cville is to build community and support a culture of biking as safe, joyful, practical, and fun!
avatar for Indivisible Charlottesville

Indivisible Charlottesville

Indivisible Charlottesville is a 501(c)(4) social welfare organization founded in 2017 to empower citizens to defend democracy.
avatar for Keep Going Together: Grassroot Collective

Keep Going Together: Grassroot Collective

Keep Going Together (KGT) is a group of people from the Charlottesville area committed to democratic values, inclusion (particularly of the most marginalized), equity, and local action focused on mitigating harm & suffering in the face of ongoing and increasing oppression. KGT is... Read More →
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Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee

The Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee is a voluntary advisory group within the City of Charlottesville dedicated to improving bicycle and pedestrian facility design and safety for all road users.
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Beloved Community Cville

We’re a multi-racial group of people who came together around a common mission: To shine the light of truth on our community’s history. Beloved Community Tours is a free online learning resource developed by Beloved Community Cville on behalf of the community.  Beloved Community Cville is a grassroots organization that provides resources, opportunities, and a platform for those working to create social change and equity within the Charlottesville area. Our initiatives inspire learning, increase awareness, and spark action within our community. Belove... Read More →

Saturday April 19, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
East Stage | Downtown Mall

1:30pm EDT

West Stage | Mojo Pie
Saturday April 19, 2025 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
Make sure you visit the West Stage for a special performance from Mojo Pie!
Artists
avatar for Mojo Pie

Mojo Pie

Mojo Pie was created when Susan Munson (Alligator, Mama Tried) invited Frank Bechter (Her Checkered Past) to a songwriting workshop, and they've been bringing original songs and eclectic covers to wineries, restaurants and events in Central Virginia ever since. With the addition of... Read More →

Saturday April 19, 2025 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
West Stage | Downtown Mall

2:00pm EDT

5th Street Crossing | Style & Grace Fashion Show
Saturday April 19, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
A Fashion Show on the Downtown Mall featuring local Charlottesville boutiques. With a focus on timeless and sustainable fashion, this event will showcase Downtown Mall boutiques and some new clothing lines.  Locals will model the best of Downtown Cville with a variety of inspired looks and styles. A fun fashion experience for Charlottesville’s diverse and eclectic community.

Hosted by Agents In Style
Featuring looks from:
Agents In Style
Darling & Dashing
Shop Neon Soul
Mah Na Mah Na
J Fenton Too
Dream Clothing
Pray for Reign
Cinema Skate Shop


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If you plan to attend only free events at Tom Tom and would still like to build your schedule here on Sched, please go to Eventbrite and select the free ticket labeled “Create Your Personal Schedule”. Once you complete the ticketing process, you’ll receive an email from Sched prompting you to create an account and then build your schedule. 

Speakers
avatar for Rhoda Wheeler

Rhoda Wheeler

Owner, Agents in Style Luxury Consignment Boutique
Rhoda Wheeler has a background in education and marketing and is the owner of Agents In Style Boutique. She brings a keen eye and impeccable fashion sense to the Boutique, with years of experience in image consulting and fashion styling. Rhoda’s work includes fashion shows and promotional... Read More →
Collaborator
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Dream Clothing

Charlottesville grown street wear apparel founded by Jamar Pierre-Louis 
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Darling X Dashing

Darling x Dashing are sibling boutiques featuring curated secondhand and artisan handmade goods for a feminine and masculine aesthetic — with new arrivals every week. Shop contemporary brands to high-end designer labels, quirky vintage to handmade jewelry, beauty products, accessories... Read More →
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Ma Nah Ma Nah

We are a women's clothing boutique with classical bohemian wear.  We carry artsy, comfy styles such as Johnny Was, Cut Loose and XCVI. Natural fibers, softness and ease abound!   Ma Nah Ma Nah is also teeming with handmade jewelry, shoes & boots, accessories and gift items. Come... Read More →
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Pray for Reign

Created by Damar Allen, Pray For Reign is your local source for modern fashion! 
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Cinema Skate Shop

Cinema Skateshop is in the heart of Charlottesville, Virginia, located within the Downtown Mall. Cinema was founded in the spring of 2021, and is working to be a great support for the local skateboarding community. While the diversity of goods is growing, Cinema has a full line of... Read More →
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Neon Soul

Neon Soul, born as a haven for vintage and secondhand treasures spanning clothing, furniture, and decor, believes that every item has a unique tale to be told and deserves a second chance to live that story. Neon Soul encourages artistic expression with a side of sustainability. The... Read More →
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Agents in Style

Agents In Style is Charlottesville’s luxury consignment boutique, and is a favorite of locals and visitors alike. Located on the Historic Downtown Mall, the Boutique offers designer and luxury brands, both new and consigned, in a wide range of styles and sizes of clothing, bags... Read More →

Saturday April 19, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Downtown Mall | 5th Street Crossing

2:00pm EDT

Family Stage | Rusty Iris DJs
Saturday April 19, 2025 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Stop by the Rusty Iris Art Bus and jam out with some of Cville's favorite DJs while you explore Rusty Iris! 
Artists
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The Rusty Iris Art Bus

The Rusty Iris is a culmination of over a decade of community action. Scintillation Fire Troupe, Tet'nus Art Car, Burning Man, Full Moon Fire Jams, KDub Unival, IX Art Park, and Bad Hat Fire have all contributed to the drive to manifest The Rusty Iris. Rusty's artistic team is remarkable... Read More →

Saturday April 19, 2025 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
East Stage | Downtown Mall

2:30pm EDT

Central Stage | On the One Dance Co.
Saturday April 19, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Join us at Central Place for a unique and exciting performance of traditional Chinese dance from On the One Dance Co.! 

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If you plan to attend only free events at Tom Tom and would still like to build your schedule here on Sched, please go to Eventbrite and select the free ticket labeled “Create Your Personal Schedule”. Once you complete the ticketing process, you’ll receive an email from Sched prompting you to create an account and then build your schedule. 

Artists
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On the One Dance Co.

On The One Dance Co. was established in the fall of 2019. What began as a small dance studio has since grown to over 75 students. Our instructor, originally from Sichuan, China, comes from a family of Chinese opera performers, making the art of Chinese dance an integral part of her... Read More →

Saturday April 19, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Central Stage | Downtown Mall

3:00pm EDT

West Stage | Pocket Change
Saturday April 19, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Make sure you visit the West Stage for a special performance from Pocket Change! 
Artists
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Pocket Change

Pocket Change is modern funk-fusion jam band based in Charlottesville, Virginia. With a heavy jazz influence and a love for improvisation, we take songs that everyone knows and loves and add a unique flare, mixed in with our own impromptu melodies.  

Saturday April 19, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
West Stage | Downtown Mall

3:30pm EDT

Central Stage | Learn to Salsa w. UVA Salsa Club
Saturday April 19, 2025 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Learn how to Salsa with UVA's Salsa Club! 
Artists
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UVA Salsa Club

The Promotional Performance Team represents the University Salsa Club of UVA, a club of students, faculty, and staff dedicated to learning Latin dance styles and celebrating Latin culture. Led this semester by the Club's President (Sofia Posadas) and one of the Club's instructors... Read More →

Saturday April 19, 2025 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Central Stage | Downtown Mall

4:00pm EDT

Family Stage | Rusty Iris Build Q+A
Saturday April 19, 2025 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Stop by the Rusty Iris Art Bus and learn about the build process of Rusty Iris herself! 
Artists
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The Rusty Iris Art Bus

The Rusty Iris is a culmination of over a decade of community action. Scintillation Fire Troupe, Tet'nus Art Car, Burning Man, Full Moon Fire Jams, KDub Unival, IX Art Park, and Bad Hat Fire have all contributed to the drive to manifest The Rusty Iris. Rusty's artistic team is remarkable... Read More →

Saturday April 19, 2025 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
East Stage | Downtown Mall

4:00pm EDT

Climate Film Challenge
Saturday April 19, 2025 4:00pm - 6:00pm EDT

The 3rd annual Climate Film Challenge Screening will be held on April 19th, 2025 at the Vinegar Hill Theatre and is presented by Light House Studio and the Community Climate Collaborative (C3).

Light House and the Community Climate Collaborative (C3) are hosting an annual collaboration to increase community awareness and activism around climate issues through film. We lead workshops for Middle School and High School students throughout the year.

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Speakers
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Kayla Saunders

Teaching Specialist, Lighthouse Studio
A native of Roanoke, VA, Kayla started in high school writing and directing theater. After high school, she earned her B.A. degree from James Madison University in the School of Media Arts and Design in 2019. Throughout her career as a filmmaker and now educator, Kayla has had the... Read More →
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Will Goss

Education Director, Light House Studio
Will Goss is from a very small town called Clarksdale, Mississippi – also known as “Home of the Blues.” Will studied English literature at the University of Georgia, but it wasn’t all Dickens and Shakespeare…he was also in a lot of bands. His favorite one was called Plume... Read More →
Collaborator
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Lighthouse Studio at Vinegar Hill Theatre

Light House Studio, a nonprofit film education center located in Charlottesville, VA was founded in 1999 by artists and educators passionate about teaching youth self-expression through the art of film. Since then LH has helped create thousands of documentaries, dramas, and animated... Read More →
Sponsors
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Brian Kayser

Director of Education and Research, Society for Effectual Action
Brian Kayser is the Director of Education and Research for the Society for Effectual Action. Alongside Dr. Saras Sarasvathy, Brian designed and assisted teachers in implementing a free, culturally relevant and linguistically responsive entrepreneurship education that guides students... Read More →

4:30pm EDT

Central Stage | Dance Lessons w. River City Rueda
Saturday April 19, 2025 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
Experience the excitement of the Cuban Rueda de Casino dance and more with Richmond's own River City Rueda! 
Artists
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River City Rueda

River City Rueda is a Richmond-based dance group focused on sharing their love of Cuban dances and music. They meet weekly to learn and dance both in partners and in rueda de casino.  River City Rueda also organizes recurring workshops with groups and instructors from around the... Read More →

Saturday April 19, 2025 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
Central Stage | Downtown Mall

4:30pm EDT

West Stage | Josh Mayo and the House Sauce
Saturday April 19, 2025 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
Make sure you visit the West Stage for a special performance from Josh Mayo and the House Sauce! 
Artists
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Josh Mayo and The House Sauce

Josh Mayo and his band The House Sauce have been a group in the local area for years. Josh himself has been in the Charlottesville scene for over 2 decades performing everywhere from Coffee shops to TRAX , The Jefferson Theater, The Southern, Whiskey Jar,  The Bebedero, and so on... Read More →

Saturday April 19, 2025 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
West Stage | Downtown Mall

5:00pm EDT

Feeling the Plantasy Drag Show at Botanical Fare
Saturday April 19, 2025 5:00pm - 6:30pm EDT
Stop by Botanical and The Nook's patio for a free drag show including performances from Cake Pop! and Crimsyn with lots of audience interactions! 
Artists
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Cake Pop!

DC's premiere drag queen joins the Downtown Mall Block Party for the Feeling the Plantasy Drag Show at Botanical ! 
Collaborator
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Botanical Fare

Botanical Fare is Charlottesville's premier plant- based eatery. They believe he benefits of eating plant-based are endless and can be felt instantly. Everyone knows the saying, “You are what you eat.” If that makes us plants, then we’re cool with that. A good meal is the most... Read More →

Saturday April 19, 2025 5:00pm - 6:30pm EDT
Botanical Fare Patio 421 E Main St, Charlottesville, VA 22902

5:30pm EDT

Family Stage | Rusty Iris DJs
Saturday April 19, 2025 5:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
Stop by the Rusty Iris Art Bus and jam out with some of Cville's favorite DJs while you explore Rusty Iris! 
Artists
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The Rusty Iris Art Bus

The Rusty Iris is a culmination of over a decade of community action. Scintillation Fire Troupe, Tet'nus Art Car, Burning Man, Full Moon Fire Jams, KDub Unival, IX Art Park, and Bad Hat Fire have all contributed to the drive to manifest The Rusty Iris. Rusty's artistic team is remarkable... Read More →

Saturday April 19, 2025 5:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
East Stage | Downtown Mall

5:30pm EDT

Central Stage | Dance Party with Foreign Playerz
Saturday April 19, 2025 5:30pm - 8:00pm EDT
Keep the night going with our very own DJ X rocking the block with the hottest bachata, salsa, zouk,Kizomba, cumbia, merengue reggaeton and all the Latin hottest music. The playlist is created from dancers for dancers so you know the dance floor will be a fuego!!

Artists
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Foreign Playerz

Organizers, Foreign Playerz LLC
Foreign Playerz is a dynamic and vibrant organization that specializes in creating social dance events for Latin dances such as bachata, salsa, zouk, Cumbia, merengue, and many other types of Latin dance. Founded by passionate dancers, Foreign Playerz aims to promote the love and... Read More →

Saturday April 19, 2025 5:30pm - 8:00pm EDT
Central Stage | Downtown Mall

6:00pm EDT

West Stage | Dropping Julia
Saturday April 19, 2025 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Don't miss Cville's own Dropping Julia as they grace the West Stage for a special performance! 
Artists
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Dropping Julia

Dropping Julia - part dreamy, dusky and melancholy, part funky and sassy - with influences from R&B, jazz, funk and pop - invites the listener in and bewitchingly delivers the evocative stories and emotion in Jules’ writing. Dropping Julia is animated with warm and toasty bass lines... Read More →

Saturday April 19, 2025 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
West Stage | Downtown Mall

7:30pm EDT

East Stage | Bad Hat Fire Performance
Saturday April 19, 2025 7:30pm - 8:00pm EDT
The 4th Annual Downtown Mall Block Party is brought to you by these CoHosts: The City of Charlottesville, Virginia Tourism, Friends of Downtown, RL Beyer Custom Homes, and Ludwig Kuttner and also with support from Woodard Properties

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If you plan to attend only free events at Tom Tom and would still like to build your schedule here on Sched, please go to Eventbrite and select the free ticket labeled “Create Your Personal Schedule”. Once you complete the ticketing process, you’ll receive an email from Sched prompting you to create an account and then build your schedule. 

Artists
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Bad Hat Fire

NA, Rusty Iris Art Bus
Bad Hat Fire is full of CVL natives and members have been entranced by the forced focus of fire for over 20 years.  A group of like-minded fire artists emerged easily in Charlottesville after the IX warehouse's fire circus in 2006, McGuffey Art Center fire circles, Afton Mountain... Read More →
Sponsors

Saturday April 19, 2025 7:30pm - 8:00pm EDT
East Stage | Downtown Mall

7:30pm EDT

West Stage | Koda Kerl And Friends
Saturday April 19, 2025 7:30pm - 10:00pm EDT
Make sure you visit the West Stage for a special performance from Koda Kerl of Chamomile and Whiskey as he is joined by some of the most talented musicians in Cville, plus special surprise guests! 
Artists
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Koda Kerl & Friends

Koda Kerl, frontman of Chamomile and Whiskey, brings his friends to form a supergroup featuring some of the area's best musicians. This unique set will feature sounds ranging from Americana, Blues, and Soul with original songs and surprise guests! 

Saturday April 19, 2025 7:30pm - 10:00pm EDT
West Stage | Downtown Mall

8:00pm EDT

Central Stage | UVA Salsa Club
Saturday April 19, 2025 8:00pm - 8:15pm EDT
Check out a special performances from UVA's Salsa Club! 
Artists
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UVA Salsa Club

The Promotional Performance Team represents the University Salsa Club of UVA, a club of students, faculty, and staff dedicated to learning Latin dance styles and celebrating Latin culture. Led this semester by the Club's President (Sofia Posadas) and one of the Club's instructors... Read More →

Saturday April 19, 2025 8:00pm - 8:15pm EDT
Central Stage | Downtown Mall

8:10pm EDT

Central Stage | Fuego Frio
Saturday April 19, 2025 8:10pm - 8:20pm EDT
Don't miss this performance from Richmond's own Fuego Frio

Saturday April 19, 2025 8:10pm - 8:20pm EDT
Central Stage | Downtown Mall

8:20pm EDT

Central Stage | Kara Leona
Saturday April 19, 2025 8:20pm - 8:35pm EDT
Stop by Central Stage to witness the talented Kara singing live!
Artists
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Kara Leona

Kara Leona singing her new single 'On My Own' along with other Latin favorites! 

Saturday April 19, 2025 8:20pm - 8:35pm EDT
Central Stage | Downtown Mall

8:30pm EDT

Central Stage | Dance Party with Foreign Playerz
Saturday April 19, 2025 8:30pm - 10:00pm EDT
Finish your night with our very own DJ X rocking the block with the hottest bachata, salsa, zouk,Kizomba, cumbia, merengue reggaeton and all the Latin hottest music. The playlist is created from dancers for dancers so you know the dance floor will be a fuego!!

Artists
avatar for Foreign Playerz

Foreign Playerz

Organizers, Foreign Playerz LLC
Foreign Playerz is a dynamic and vibrant organization that specializes in creating social dance events for Latin dances such as bachata, salsa, zouk, Cumbia, merengue, and many other types of Latin dance. Founded by passionate dancers, Foreign Playerz aims to promote the love and... Read More →

Saturday April 19, 2025 8:30pm - 10:00pm EDT
Central Stage | Downtown Mall

9:00pm EDT

East Stage | Bad Hat Fire Performance
Saturday April 19, 2025 9:00pm - 9:30pm EDT
The 4th Annual Downtown Mall Block Party is brought to you by these CoHosts: The City of Charlottesville, Virginia Tourism, Friends of Downtown, RL Beyer Custom Homes, and Ludwig Kuttner and also with support from Woodard Properties

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If you plan to attend only free events at Tom Tom and would still like to build your schedule here on Sched, please go to Eventbrite and select the free ticket labeled “Create Your Personal Schedule”. Once you complete the ticketing process, you’ll receive an email from Sched prompting you to create an account and then build your schedule. 

Artists
avatar for Bad Hat Fire

Bad Hat Fire

NA, Rusty Iris Art Bus
Bad Hat Fire is full of CVL natives and members have been entranced by the forced focus of fire for over 20 years.  A group of like-minded fire artists emerged easily in Charlottesville after the IX warehouse's fire circus in 2006, McGuffey Art Center fire circles, Afton Mountain... Read More →
Sponsors

Saturday April 19, 2025 9:00pm - 9:30pm EDT
East Stage | Downtown Mall
 

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