Events
The School of Data Science Presents: Datapalooza 2021 Learning in Action
Datapalooza is an annual conference hosted by the University of Virginia’s School of Data Science that brings together more than 500 attendees from across higher education, industry, and the greater data science community. This year's theme "Learning In Action," is inspired by the interdisciplinary values of data science with the intention to share knowledge and build community.
Keynote address by Ruha Benjamin, professor of African American Studies at Princeton, founding director of the Ida B. Wells Just Data Lab and Author.
The Winter Wander at Boar's Head Resort
Behold the magic of nature during this illuminated lakeside walk as an extraordinary palette of colorful illuminations blanket the natural surroundings for a magical show of lights like no other.
This new experiential walking tour of lights is a journey that's easily enjoyed and shared by all ages.
CvilleBioHub Presents: Innovations in Clinical Trials & Research
Save the Date to explore innovations in the clinical trials sector with ArcheMedX, HemoShear, and others in the space.
Charlottesville Entrepreneurs and Espresso (CE2)
Charlottesville Entrepreneurs and Espresso, or C-E2, a monthly event series, is a casual, caffeine fueled gathering of learning for entrepreneurs at all stages of venture creation. C-E2 will take place at 8:00am on the third Tuesday of each month. This is a free event open to the entire entrepreneurship community.
Tots Tuesday: An Olympic Celebration 2022
Get in the Olympic spirit without taking a trip to Beijing. Join us at the Dairy Market as we celebrate this international festival of sports with an afternoon of themed crafts and face paintings from Expressions Face Painting. Wear your red, white, and blue, and come ready for some Olympic arts and crafts fun!
Come anytime, 3:00-5:00pm!
Add the event to your phone calendar using our Facebook event.
Exploring African Roots
Join The Front Porch for an exploration of African songs, drumming, dance, history, and storytelling with Lillie Williams.
This program is geared toward kids but all ages are welcome.
Free and open to the public with donations appreciated.
State of the Community 2022
The Chamber's first annual State of the Community address! Hear first-hand from executive leadership of the City of Charlottesville, Albemarle County and the University of Virginia.
McCormick Observatory Public Night
Welcome back to the Leander McCormick Observatory!
Visitors can view celestial objects through the historic 26-inch McCormick Refractor and other smaller telescopes (weather permitting), tour the Observatory, hear a presentation by an astronomer, and see the exhibits. All faculty, postdocs and graduate students participate through a rotating schedule.
Second Street Gallery Family Studio Day
Come get creative with Second Street Gallery! Join for a free Family Studio Day, where families can play and create art in the gallery!
Join in the gallery and make your own art inspired by some of the works on view in our current exhibitions. Visitors will have access to free art materials, prompts, and worksheets to play with during their time in the gallery. This studio day is open to families with kids of all ages.
Drop by the gallery anytime during the open studio day and stay as long as you like—no appointment necessary!