Tom Tom Festival 2025: Full Schedule

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10:00am EDT

A Dance Score Celebrating 20 Years in the Community on the Downtown Mall

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

A dynamic traveling dance performance will unfold along the Downtown Mall, drawing inspiration from the innovative work of Lawrence and Anna Halprin. Their unique approach to movement, landscape, and communal interaction serves as the foundation for this site-specific experience, blending dance with the urban environment. As performers move through the space, they will transform the mall into a living, breathing stage, inviting audiences to engage with art in motion.

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Speakers

Nicky Coelho

Executive Director, Albemarle Ballet Theater

Mrs. Coelho began training with her mother Sally Hart and furthered her studies with Virginia School of the Arts, Maryland Youth Ballet, and on scholarship at the Joffrey Ballet School. Nicky has danced with Charleston Ballet Theater, Robert Ivey Ballet, Mikerline Haitian Folkloric... Read More →

Sponsors

Albemarle Ballet Theatre

Albemarle Ballet Theatre was established in downtown Crozet in 2005 to bring high-quality, affordable dance instruction to dancers of all ages, abilities, and income levels. Located on the second floor of the historic Fruit-Growers Co-op building at the intersection of Crozet Avenue... Read More →

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

Community Partner Programs

12:00pm EDT

Downtown Mall Block Party!

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

E Main St, Charlottesville, VA 22902

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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Artists

Cake Pop!

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

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

Kara Leona

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

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!

Lillie Williams

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

Whit Whitten

Musician

Whit Whitten is one of the iconic Charlottesville percussionists. Come experience a drum call led by Whit and friends.

Collaborator

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

City Of Charlottesville

Ludwig Kuttner

R.L.Beyer Custom Homes

UVA Health

Virginia Tourism

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

Downtown Mall Block Party

Cost Free

3:00pm EDT

Simple Ways to Shrink Your Energy Bill

Saturday April 19, 2025 3:00pm - 5:00pm EDT

E Main St, Charlottesville, VA 22902

Join the Local Energy Alliance Program at their Energy Efficiency & Electrification Resource Table to learn simple, cost-effective ways to improve your home’s energy efficiency! Our expert energy analysts will be on hand to share practical tips for saving money while making your home more comfortable and sustainable.

Stop by to explore valuable resources from our nonprofit initiatives and discover how small changes—like weatherization—can lower energy costs and help combat climate change. Plus, don’t miss our live demonstration of an electric induction cooktop, showcasing the benefits of home electrification. Whether you're looking for budget-friendly upgrades or long-term sustainability solutions, this is your chance to get expert insights and actionable advice!

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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 register for a Free "Create Your Schedule" Ticket. You’ll then receive an email from Sched prompting you to build your schedule.

Speakers

Jala Tyler

Marketing & Outreach Manager, Local Energy Alliance Program

Saturday April 19, 2025 3:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Downtown Mall

Community Partner Programs