What's happening in Charlottesville: Oct. 5–11
Fred Armisen at the Jefferson, "Weird Al" at JPJ, the Philadelphia Orchestra String Quartet at TECS, and the Crozet Arts and Crafts Festival headline the week.
This week brings Fred Armisen to the Jefferson Theater, "Weird Al" Yankovic to John Paul Jones Arena, the Philadelphia Orchestra String Quartet opening the Tuesday Evening Concert Series, the fall Crozet Arts and Crafts Festival, and a live-theater "Night of the Living Dead" in Barboursville. The Virginia Film Festival starts in two weeks.
Midweek highlights
Tuesday at 7:30 p.m., the Tuesday Evening Concert Series presents the Philadelphia Orchestra String Quartet at Old Cabell Hall. Wednesday at 8 p.m., Fred Armisen performs at the Jefferson Theater (doors 7 p.m.). Cirque Kalabanté is at the Paramount at 7 p.m. the same night.
Thursday at 7:30 p.m., "Weird Al" Yankovic brings the Bigger & Weirder 2026 Tour to John Paul Jones Arena.
Weekend
The Fall Crozet Arts and Crafts Festival runs 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Claudius Crozet Park (adults $7.75 presale / $8 at the gate; 12 and under free). Four County Players opens George A. Romero's "Night of the Living Dead LIVE!" Friday at 8 p.m. in Barboursville ($15.25–$16.88).
Just announced
The 39th Virginia Film Festival runs Oct. 21–25. Tickets went on sale Oct. 2. Opening night is Jesse Eisenberg's "The Debut" on Oct. 21 at 7 p.m. at the Paramount. The festival closes with the world premiere of "1 15 41 Tragedy to Triumph," Greg Frith's documentary on the UVA football program.
Sources: Venue and organizer listings compiled in arts desk calendar draft Oct. 5, 2026. Check with venues before you go.
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