🌼 Charlottesville Weekly Update 🌼

Hey Charlottesville friends,

It’s officially April, and this week’s lineup is looking like a celebration of spring! Between Easter egg hunts, UVA sports, local festivals, and some truly great live music, there’s no shortage of ways to enjoy the season.

Whether you’re looking to sip wine at a vineyard, dance under the lights at a drag party, or just relax with some good food and tunes — we’ve got your week covered.

🎶 Live Music This Week

Here’s where to find the rhythm of Charlottesville this week:

🎤 The Southern Café & Music Hall

📍 103 S 1st St, Downtown Cville

• Sunday, March 30
  🎤 Open Mic with Theocles – 7:00 PM
  🎤 Beyond the Book Karaoke – 9:00 PM

• Monday, March 31
  🎤 (Almost) Every Monday Open Mic with Chris Alan – 8:00 PM

• Friday, April 4
  🪩 Abracadabra: A Gaga-Themed Drag & Dance Party – 8:00 PM

• Saturday, April 5
  🎻 The Dirty Grass Players – 8:00 PM

• Sunday, April 6
  🎤 Music Open Mic – 7:00 PM
  🎤 Karaoke Night – 9:00 PM

A classic venue with a cozy, energetic vibe — catch some incredible local talent and emerging artists right in the heart of downtown.

🎸 Live at Patch Brewing Co.

📍 Gordonsville, VA
📅 Friday, April 4 & Saturday, April 5
⏰ Live music starts at 7:00 PM

Patch Brewing has become a Friday & Saturday night tradition. Sip on small-batch beers, order a smash burger, and let the live music roll. Bonus: It’s super family-friendly (and dog-friendly too!).

🪕 Live Music at the Vineyards

• Keswick Vineyards
  📅 Saturday, April 5
  🎶 Ben Reade – 12:00 PM

• Southwest Mountain Vineyard
  📅 Saturday, April 5
  🎵 Live Music Bingo with Cake Fight – 1:00 PM

Great music, good wine, beautiful views — need we say more?

🎟️ Zac Brown Band at JPJ Arena

📅 Saturday, April 5
⏰ 7:00 PM
📍 John Paul Jones Arena

A major show rolls into town! Zac Brown Band will be performing their hits and blending country with rock and jam vibes. Expect a packed house and a whole lot of energy.

🏆 UVA Sports This Week

Get your orange and blue ready — here’s where you can catch the Hoos in action:

⚾ UVA Baseball vs. Miami

📅 Friday, April 4 – Sunday, April 6
📍 Davenport Field

Grab a seat in the bleachers and soak up some sunshine with a UVA weekend series. Family-friendly, relaxed, and full of good old-fashioned ballpark fun.

🥍 UVA Women’s Lacrosse vs. Louisville

📅 Saturday, April 5
⏰ 12:00 PM
📍 Klöckner Stadium

Support the women’s lacrosse team as they face off against a tough Louisville squad. Fast-paced and exciting — it's a great way to kick off your Saturday.

🐣 Festivals & Community Events

🌷 Eggstravaganza 2025

📅 Saturday, April 5
📍 Forest Lakes Area (375 and 425-250 Bypass)

A local favorite for Easter fun! There will be egg hunts, games, crafts, treats, and family-friendly activities all day long. Bring the kids, bring a basket, and get ready to make memories.

🖼️ Final Friday at The Fralin Museum of Art

📅 Friday, March 28
⏰ 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 The Fralin, UVA Grounds

This month’s theme is Arts & Crafts Night — enjoy extended museum hours, music, and creative projects you can take home. Free and open to the public.

📚 Virginia Festival of the Book – Closing Day

📅 Sunday, March 30
📍 Downtown Cville & UVA Grounds

Cap off this literary celebration with author panels, signings, and local bookstore pop-ups. Book lovers — don’t miss it!

🍴 Local Business Spotlight

Cou Cou Rachou

📍 705 W Main St, Charlottesville

This cozy French bakery has quickly become a local favorite. Run by a Paris-trained pastry chef, Cou Cou Rachou (pronounced "koo-koo ra-shoo") serves up flaky croissants, sourdough baguettes, and decadent tarts made with love.

☕ Perfect spot for a morning espresso or an afternoon treat.
🥖 Pro tip: The chocolate almond croissant sells out fast — get there early!

🌟 Weekly Special: Buy 2 pastries, get 1 free on Sundays after 2 PM.

Follow them on Instagram for daily specials and dreamy pastry pics: @coucou.rachou

(On a personal note, this is our favorite bakery! Every Saturday, I put my daughter in her stroller and we walk to get pastries here. The almond croissants are our favorite!)

☀️ Charlottesville Weather Forecast: March 30–April 6

A little rain, a little sun, and lots of spring in the air:

• Sunday, March 30 – Showers early, cloudy and warm. High: 75°F

• Monday, March 31 – Breezy with thunderstorms possible. High: 74°F

• Tuesday, April 1 – Cooler and partly sunny. High: 58°F

• Wednesday, April 2 – Overcast with low clouds. High: 55°F

• Thursday, April 3 – Cloudy with passing storms. High: 68°F

• Friday, April 4 – Showers likely. High: 70°F

• Saturday, April 5 – Mostly cloudy with afternoon storms. High: 63°F

• Sunday, April 6 – Cloudy and mild. High: 60°F

🌦️ Plan Ahead: Might be a good week to keep that umbrella in your car — but don’t let it stop you from getting out and about.

🌟 See You Out There!

That’s it for this week, Charlottesville! Whether you’re sipping at a vineyard, dancing at a drag show, or sneaking a croissant on Sunday afternoon, we hope you make the most of this first week of April.

See you around town,
Mark