Want inspiration from the darkly humorous Lester Burnham or calculating Congressman Frank Underwood? Award-winning actor Kevin Spacey, well-known for his roles in American Beauty and the Netflix series “House of Cards,” is this year’s guest at UVA’s President’s Speaker Series for the Arts. Drawing on decades of experience on stage and screen, Spacey speaks on the importance of the arts in university education, hoping to inspire budding actors and filmmakers.
Saturday 10/18. Free, 6pm. John Paul Jones Arena, 295 Massie Rd. 924-3376.