Saturday 3/24
Walk the talk
If you’ve seen Girl Talk live, you know the rush of hundreds of adrenaline and alcohol-fueled, sweat-drenched tiny dancers grinding against you. Girl Walk/All Day is a feature-length music film that allows you to experience the music of Girl Talk without the slew of neon-clad, underage partiers. Set to Girl Talk’s mash up album All Day, the film follows three improvisational dancers as they hit the streets of New York City, introducing a little beautiful chaos into the world, just like a Girl Talk show. $5, doors at 8pm, show at 9pm. The Jefferson Theater, 110 E. Main St. Downtown Mall. 594-TIXX.
Move to the virtual beat at the screening of Girl Talk’s Girl Walk/All Day at the Jefferson on Saturday.
(Photo Credit:Jacob Krupnick)
Saturday 3/24
Monkey see
Those who grew up with stories of the lovable Curious George can probably pin a few banana peel and tree-climbing incidents on the mischevious monkey. Catch him swinging along the Downtown Mall to celebrate Charlottesville’s 250th anniversary and promote the importance of reading to children. Starting at the Omni Hotel, Curious George and WVPT’s Cubby the Bear will lead a parade to the Paramount, where there will be a free screening of Curious George: Follow That Monkey! A monkey and a parade? Always a win-win situation. Free, 9:30am. Downtown Mall. Info at
www.wvpt.net.
Saturday 3/24
Just soothes the soul
If you haven’t seen The Nighthawks by now, you need to get out of the house more often. This blues-roots-rock band has been kicking ass for more than 30 years, drawing critical acclaim from seasoned musicians and fans alike. Vocalist Mark Wenner has led the band through various line-ups, and shared the stage with the likes of Carl Perkins, Muddy Waters, John Lee Hooker, Elvin Bishop and Warren Haynes. It’s kind of like taking a master class in old school rock‘n‘-roll. $15 in advance, $20 at the door, 8:30pm. Mockingbird Roots Music Hall, 123 W. Beverley St., Staunton. (540) 213-8777.
Sunday 3/25
Animal planet
It’s gonna get wild when the Green Adventure Project unveils its new teaching mural by artist Kathleen Mistry. Known for her exquisite wildlife paintings, Mistry has incorporated over 80 species of native flora and fauna into a 10’x26’ mural that shows life-sized animals and plants in their proper habitat. The attention to detail is captivating and sure to inspire good stewardship and sustainability, as well as animal instincts. Free, 2-4pm. Green Adventure Project Gallery, Triple C Camp, 920 Camp Rd. 293-4270.