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Pick: The Wizard of Oz

See The Wizard of Oz at The Paramount Theater. Photo: MGM

Twenty-five cents, oh my!: There’s no place like…the Paramount! The historic theater is celebrating its 90th anniversary with a special offer—viewings of classic films for the price of a movie ticket in 1931. Up next: the beloved musical The Wizard of Oz. Featuring the award-winning “Over the Rainbow” and the cheerful “We’re Off to See the Wizard,” the movie follows Dorothy Gale and her motley crew as they journey down the yellow brick road to the Emerald City.

Sunday 1/16. 25 cents, 2pm. The Paramount Theater, 215 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. theparamount.net

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Pick: Dailey & Vincent

Dailey & Vincent. Supplied photo

Screen to stage: Duo Dailey & Vincent have been performing their medley of traditional country, gospel, and bluegrass for audiences for over 10 years. Recently, Dailey’s tenor and Vincent’s harmonies were broadcast nationwide on their weekly RFD-TV series, “The Dailey & Vincent Show,” which boasts five seasons. The Grand Ole Opry members will perform songs from their critically acclaimed albums Patriots & Poets and The Sounds of Christmas, their first holiday record, a No. 1 debut on the Billboard Bluegrass chart.

Sunday 1/9. $24.75-49.75, 8pm. The Paramount Theater, 215 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. theparamount.net

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Pick: The Looking Glass

Art making, drinks, and karaoke inside The Looking Glass. Supplied photo

For art’s sake: Let your imagination run wild at Arts Underground, a night of free-flowing creativity inside The Looking Glass. Grab a drink from the colorful bar as you descend into Dripstone Cave for artmaking (materials are available for a la carte purchase). Feeling blocked? Wander through the immersive museum for inspiration, or loosen up with some karaoke at Flowstone Stage.

Thursday 1/6. 21-plus. Free, 6pm. IX Art Park, 522 Second St. SE. ixartpark.org

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Pick: Blue Ridge Bards

Matthew O'Donnell. Supplied photo


Fast friends: Local musician Matthew O’Donnell treats every performance like it’s a gathering of close friends. His band, Blue Ridge Bards, plays traditional Celtic folk with a modern energy, infusing it with rock, pop, country, and jazz. The group’s live show mixes things up between accordion, kick drum, bouzouki, and tin whistle, and includes a raucous mix of drinking songs, sea shanties, Irish jigs, and original music with easy-to-pick-up choruses that will have audience members singing along in no time.

Friday 1/7. Free, 8pm. The Stage at WTJU, 2244 Ivy Rd. wtju.net

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Pick: Puddles Pity Party

Puddles Pity Party. Photo: Emily Butler

Clown around: He’s tall, wears white face paint, and…he’s really sad. Puddles Pity Party features a morose seven-foot-tall clown with a hidden talent—he sings. Puddles’ booming baritone and operatic rendition of Sia’s “Chandelier” earned him a trip to the quarterfinals on the 12th season of “America’s Got Talent,” and his “Still Sequestered” streaming show has welcomed Jack Black, Howie Mandel, Patton Oswalt, and others. Puddles’ mostly mute live show mixes silent prop comedy, audience participation, and soulful renditions into an absurdly enjoyable evening.

Wednesday 12/22. $27–53, 8pm. The Jefferson Theater, 110 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. jeffersontheater.com

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Pick: The Nutcracker

The Royal Ballet's broadcast of The Nutcracker features the fan-favorite magical growing Christmas tree. Supplied photo

On pointe: Christmastime favorite The Royal Ballet’s HD broadcast of The Nutcracker follows Clara and her enchanted Nutcracker doll as they battle the Mouse King, journey through the Kingdom of Sweets, and dance with a delightful array of characters. Tchaikovsky’s beloved music accompanies Peter Wright’s production of the Russian classic.

Thursday 12/30. $11–15, 7pm. The Paramount Theater, 215 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. theparamount.net

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Pick: Chamomile and Whiskey

Chamomile and Whiskey present A Heartbreaker New Year’s Eve. Photo: Rich Tarbell

Cheers to the next one: Count down the last hours of 2021 with local favorite Chamomile and Whiskey at A Heartbreaker New Year’s Eve. The band rings in the new year with its signature blend of roots, rock, and Americana, and promises a fun night full of surprises, including a special Tom Petty tribute set from Cville All Star. Enjoy a selection of food and drink, and take things up a notch by dressing like a true “Heartbreaker” and reserving a VIP booth stocked with champagne for your group.

Friday 12/31. $25–250, 8pm. Fry’s Spring Beach Club, 2512 Jefferson Park Ave. frysspring.org

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Pick: Studio 51

Studio 51: An Out of This World New Year's Eve. Supplied photo

Party on Earth: E.T.s have crash-landed on Earth just in time for Studio 51: An Out of This World New Year’s Eve party. The Studio 54-meets-Area-51 event will feature dangerous intergalactic art installations, dancing, and a champagne toast at midnight. And the evening wouldn’t be complete without alien queens emerging from a wrecked UFO to strut their space walk at the Vixen Drag Show before DJ MGM beams in the tunes.

Friday 12/31. $30–40, 9pm. IX Art Park, 522 Second St. SE. ixartpark.org

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Pick: Trans-Siberian Orchestra

The Trans-Siberian Orchestra performs at John Paul Jones Arena on December 16, 2021. Supplied photo

Merry Rockmas: Rock the silent night away with the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, a progressive rock band that takes holiday tunes to the next level. The group is celebrating 25 years since the release of its debut rock opera, Christmas Eve and Other Stories, with a live show featuring wailing strings, lasers, lights, and effects synchronized to the music. The band performs holiday favorites, including the best-selling single “Christmas Eve/Sarajevo 12/24,” which tells the tale of a lone cello player as he performs a long-lost Christmas carol.

Thursday 12/16. $47.50-87.50, 7:30pm. John Paul Jones Arena, 295 Massie Rd. johnpauljonesarena.com

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Pick: WinterSong

WinterSong has all fixings you need for s'mores. File photo

S’mores-gasbord: It’s time to celebrate, and WinterSong has everything you need to get the revelry started. The festive gathering features holiday caroling, gourmet food trucks, shopping, and more. Stay warm—and make s’mores—at one of the crackling fires and enjoy your choice of beverage at this family-friendly event. Artisan gifts from local and regional vendors will be available for purchase, and live music will be provided by The Front Porch from 5-7pm.

Sunday 12/12. Free, 4pm. Rivanna River Company, 1518 E. High St. frontporchcville.org.