Living on love: There’s something timeless about cash-strapped bohemians in love, which may be why La Bohème, first staged in 1896, has become one of the most performed operas in the world. Charlottesville Opera’s outdoor performance is updated to occur during the profound social changes of 1960s Paris, and the 90-minute abridged production features Charlottesville’s own Jeremy Weiss as a principal player. Oh, and the chemistry between the singers who play the lead couple? It ain’t faked—the pair are married in real life.
Thursday 6/24 & Saturday 6/26. $15-50, 8pm. Ting Pavilion, 700 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. tingpavilion.com.