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Virginia Film Festival

Virginia Film Festival

Virginia Film Festival – October 21st thru October 25th

Charlottesville – various venues

UVA Women's Soccer vs Louisville

UVA Women’s Soccer vs Louisville

UVA Women’s Soccer vs Louisville – Thursday, October 29 – 6:00PM

Klockner Stadium

UVA Men's Soccer vs Pittsburgh

UVA Men’s Soccer vs Pittsburgh

UVA Men’s Soccer vs. Pittsburgh – Friday, October 30 – 6PM

Klockner Stadium

 

UVA Women's Volleyball vs. Miami

UVA Women’s Volleyball vs. Miami

UVA Women’s Volleyball vs Miami

Friday, October 30, John Paul Jones Arena 7:00PM

Hot in Herre: 2000's Dance Party Halloween Edition

Hot in Herre: 2000’s Dance Party Halloween Edition

Hot in Herre:  2000’s Dance Party Halloween Edition – Friday, October 30th

The Jefferson Theater

Your favorite songs across every genre. Pop · Hip-Hop · Indie · R&B · Emo · And everything in between.

Hot In Herre brings all your favorite music of the Y2K era back to the dance floor. Dope DJs behind the decks and era-defining visuals will transport you to the days of away messages. blinged-out flip phones and trucker hats.

You’ll hear all the bangers from the first decade of the millennium. And we mean ALL. We’re running through the entire almanac from Akon to Zombie Nation. Artists like Nelly, Britney Spears, Beyoncé, Avril Lavigne, Katy Perry, Usher, Lady Gaga, Rihanna, Panic! At The Disco, Eminem, Black Eyed Peas, Jay-Z, Taylor Swift, Pitbull, Paramore, Missy Elliott, Miley Cyrus, Outkast, 50 Cent, Kesha, T-Pain, Flo Rida, Kelly Clarkson, Lil Jon, Justin Timberlake, Pink, Shakira, Sean Paul, The Killers, and so many more.  Wear your best 2000s-era gear! We’re talking fuzzy pink Juicy Couture sweats, stunner shades, Ed Hardy shirts, loooow-rise jeans, UGG boots, crop tops… you name it, just wear it!

We’re taking song requests all night too. Dust off those old iPod playlists and have your faves ready to go.

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Angel Reese and the Atlanta Dream are halfway toward their ultimate goal of winning the franchise's first WNBA championship.

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Facing a ban on horse-drawn carriages, Central Park’s drivers fear for their future

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2 days ago in National

Violent Arizona storms bring possible tornado, toppled trees and golf ball-size hail

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4 days ago in National

The Orionid meteor shower is coming. Here’s how and when to watch

The Orionids — one of two major meteor showers caused by remnants from Halley's comet — will peak this week, though a large moon will dim visibility until after it sets late at night.

5 days ago in National

Georgia amusement park reopens as scheduled after roller coaster death

Six Flags Over Georgia opened its gates Friday evening for the first time since a man fell to his death from one of the amusement park's towering roller coasters.

2 weeks ago in National

Cornell suspends fraternity parties, gives state police role in investigating campus assault reports

Cornell University suspended parties at fraternity houses until next year and is giving state police a role in investigating reports of sexual assault on campus in the school's latest response to outrage over its handling of a gang rape allegation.

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The new wedding budget: Where couples are spending more, and less

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RSV vs. flu: How to tell the difference

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3 days ago in Albemarle County, Charlottesville City, Lifestyle, Music Scene, Surrounding Counties

ZoeFest brings music lovers together for a celebration of life

The inaugural music festival will celebrate the life of HeartRock owners Greg Smith and Kim Earhart's late daughter by bringing local musical acts to the venue in Schuyler.

3 days ago in Lifestyle

Budget-friendly, sustainable ways to build your dream Halloween costume

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4 days ago in Lifestyle, Music Scene, Music>General

Weekly Concert & Event Calendar: October 19–25, 2026

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Impossible Trivia

Impossible Trivia 10-23-26

Q: Virginia ranked 3rd in the country for production of this produce? 

A: Pumpkins. Virgina has nearly 400 growers. According to USDA data, approximately 4700 acres of pumpkins were harvested in Virginia. Virginia produced about 68.15 million pounds of pumpkins. 

Local News from Cville Right Now

22 hours ago in Albemarle County, Education, Local

Albemarle School Board to develop plan for increasing transparency

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23 hours ago in Entertainment, Local, UVA

‘A Price We Have to Pay’ highlights Argentinian journalist’s disappearance

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2 days ago in Albemarle County, Charlottesville City, Education, Local, Politics, UVA

Former UVA President Jim Ryan leads run to the polls for Tom Perriello

Ryan and Perriello led a run of students Thursday morning to the Charlottesville registrar’s office, where the students could cast their early ballots.

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VDSS warns of fraud phone calls and texts targeting SNAP EBT cardholders

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Orange eyes re-opening train station

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News

13 hours ago in Entertainment

‘Rent’ musical celebrates its 30th Broadway anniversary with a starry show: ‘No day but today’

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‘Social Reckoning’ producer believes Meta is actively working against the film

Producer Todd Black and writer Aaron Sorkin appeared on stage at the Paramount Theater on Thursday night following a screening of the film at the Virginia Film Festival.

19 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

Why big music stars like Harry Styles and Celine Dion are embracing residencies

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2 days ago in Entertainment

Tom Cruise to receive life achievement award from the American Film Institute

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Virginia Film Festival

VA Film Festival Oct 21st-25th