Festival Friday is a fest within a fest, with area shops staying open late to spotlight the Virginia Festival of the Book. The evening’s events include readings, tastings, comic-book signings, a bookmaking workshop, and a poetry critique circle. Stop in at trans-owned antifascist bookstore The Beautiful Idea to hear writer, musician, radio host, and all around badass Erin O’Hare (above) discuss her zine series “Under The Table And Screaming.” In each of O’Hare’s five volumes, she peers through the doors of local venues to offer a unique perspective on Charlottesville’s homegrown music scene.
Free, 5pm. Locations vary. vabook.org.