A VeryAsianVA Karaoke Night
Come harmonize, vibe out, dance, and join us for a night of karaoke fun! Food and refreshments provided by your favorite local AAPI businesses!
Spellbound Poetry Slam
Come out and enjoy a night of riveting poetry!
Featuring our Spellbound Slam Team poets Breeze (@brzthepoet) and Sin (@seaux_sinister_gaming)
Doors open, pre-show open mic and sign up list starts at 7:30PM
The show starts at 8PM!
Get your seat early! These two poets are some kind of MAGIC!
The suggested donations of $5.00 at the door will help us get the Spellbound Slam Team to Pompano Beach, Florida, next month for the Southernfried Poetry Slam Competition. We will make Charlottesville proud and aim to bring back the title!
If you have any questions, please feel free to send us a message on our Facebook page. You can also send a message to our creator, slammaster, and Spellbound team member Michelle, who goes by @medusa.was.black via Instagram.
Can't wait to see everyone there!!
Paper Room Pre-Exhibition Workshop w/ Jess Walters, Steve Haske, & Sarah Lawson
Paper Room Pre-Exhibition Workshop: We are crafting a flock of 3D paper vulture Sculptures for our upcoming immersive collage installation and we need your help!
Paper Room is a BIG project with a small team, so we are turning to our community to help bring our vision to life!
Come cut, fold, and assemble a few hundred birds with us at The Bridge!
All participants of this workshop will be acknowledged for their contribution to Paper Room and may elect to receive a complimentary paper vulture upon the conclusion and deinstallation of the exhibition in July 2024.
Very Asian Celebration-First Fridays
We're thrilled to announce the expansion of the 2024 VeryAsian VA Celebration! This year, in honor of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month (APAHM), VeryAsian VA is hosting a series of multi-event celebrations throughout May!
May 3rd will include a special edition of First Fridays here at The Bridge PAI!
VeryAsian VA is inviting you to explore the rich and diverse Asian American experience right here in Charlottesville/Central VA!
Mark your calendars for May 3rd AND May 10th - stay tuned for more details soon!
Spellbound Poetry Slam
Led by Michelle Dodd, a poet who has been slamming for over a decade, this is a new space for a side of Virginia that hasn't had consistent poetry slams. Dodd's goal is to open a new avenue for the writers and performers of Charlottesville. She wants to give people a platform and a memorable experience.
What is a poetry slam?
A poetry slam is a vocal competition. Each poet has 3 minutes and 10 seconds to perform a poem of their choosing for a group of 5 judges, who will score their work from 0.0-10.0.
Compete for a chance to be on a 5-person team that will be going to the Southernfried Regional Poetry slam in June of 2024.
Bring your poems! Bring your energy! Bring your heart! Leave it all on the stage! Reward yourself, knowing you performed your poetry to the best of your ability! Meet other poets who share your passion and ambition! Make connections! Fall in love with their work and your own!
This is more than just a slam! This is a hub for creativity and inclusion.
Let's go!
Doors & Sign up sheet opens @ 7:00 PM
Spellbound Poetry Slam
Spellbound Poetry Slam is bringing competitive poetry to Charlottesville, VA!
Led by Michelle Dodd, a poet who has been slamming for over a decade, this is a new space for a side of Virginia that hasn't had consistent poetry slams. Dodd's goal is to open a new avenue for the writers and performers of Charlottesville. She wants to give people a platform and a memorable experience.
What is a poetry slam?
A poetry slam is a vocal competition. Each poet has 3 minutes and 10 seconds to perform a poem of their choosing for a group of 5 judges, who will score their work from 0.0-10.0.
Compete for a chance to be on a 5-person team that will be going to the Southernfried Regional Poetry slam in June of 2024.
Bring your poems! Bring your energy! Bring your heart! Leave it all on the stage! Reward yourself, knowing you performed your poetry to the best of your ability! Meet other poets who share your passion and ambition! Make connections! Fall in love with their work and your own!
This is more than just a slam! This is a hub for creativity and inclusion.
Let's go!
Doors & Sign up sheet opens @ 7:00 PM
First Friday After Dark: Iced Out
November 3rd from 8:30 PM to midnight, with DJ Double U spinning beats. Come support free creative spaces and dance the night away with songs from around the world.
Spellbound Poetry Slam
What is a poetry slam?
A poetry slam is a vocal competition. Each poet has 3 minutes and 10 seconds to perform a poem of their choosing for a group of 5 judges, who will score their work from 0.0-10.0.
The Bridge Is Closed
The Bridge will be closed Friday, November 10th, and will reopen Saturday, November 11th, at 12pm.
Zine Collage Workshop with Torrance York
90-minute Zine Collage Workshop using images from or inspired by Semaphore by Torrance York.
First Friday After Dark: Anywhere But Here
November 3rd from 8:30 PM to midnight, with DJ Double U spinning beats. Come support free creative spaces and dance the night away with songs from around the world.
Freaky Friday
Show you love of the Bridge and dance the night away at this month’s Fridays After Dark- Freaky Friday. Music by DJ Immaculate. Costumes encouraged. 21 and up. $10 minimum donation to support the Bridge.
Free Film Series
Embark on an unforgettable cinematic voyage that delves into the depths of human existence and the intricate fabric of our collective experience.
Zine Fest
Embark on an unforgettable cinematic voyage that delves into the depths of human existence and the intricate fabric of our collective experience.
First Friday After Dark
Embark on an unforgettable cinematic voyage that delves into the depths of human existence and the intricate fabric of our collective experience.
Last Saturday Workshop w/ Zine Fest
Embark on an unforgettable cinematic voyage that delves into the depths of human existence and the intricate fabric of our collective experience.
Free Film Series
Embark on an unforgettable cinematic voyage that delves into the depths of human existence and the intricate fabric of our collective experience.
Photo Swap: Common House
Join us for Photo Swap at Common House. This professional meet-up and creative service swap brings together photographers, stylists, designers, and models to collaborate and create stunning images.
Free Film Series
Embark on an unforgettable cinematic voyage that delves into the depths of human existence and the intricate fabric of our collective experience.
The Big Feed Back
Are you working on a new body of work? Brainstorming a new creative idea? The Big Feed Back is a creative gathering to discuss and give communal feedback hosted by The Bridge PAI staff. Participants can bring physical examples of work in progress, show sketches and inspiration via a projector, or bring notes and handouts as they see fit. Participants are given 10min to explain their project and, at minimum, 10min of feedback. To participate in this event RSVP. You can come to present, give feedback, or both!
Free Film Series
Embark on an unforgettable cinematic voyage that delves into the depths of human existence and the intricate fabric of our collective experience.
Photo Swap: The Underground
Join us for an exciting and unique event at The Underground- Photo Swap! This professional meet-up and creative service swap brings together photographers, stylists, designers, and models to collaborate and create stunning images.
Tickets: $15
Conversational Lyrics; Did you say what you mean how you normally would?
Led by VCA songwriting fellow Orion Faruque, this writing workshop is open to all writers of any level and, while it will contain some songwriting specific techniques, is designed to encourage participants to articulate their thoughts with ease. Over the course of the evening, participants will take part in a number of writing exercises to help ideas and lyrics exit their minds.
Nu Rodeo Caldonia presents Black Champagne
Nu Rodeo Caldonia is back and this time the category is luxury and opulence! Join us for a sophista-rachet burlesque affair, Black Champagne! A celebration of the hood rich, diamonds, furs, gold chains and finger waves.