FIREFLY Charlottesville

06/18/2026

Fresh specials are on the menu! ✨

Mediterranean Blackened Tuna Pita
A Mediterranean-inspired tuna salad featuring blackened tuna, mixed greens, tomatoes, Greek-style cucumber salad, and dill tzatziki, wrapped in warm pita bread. Served with your choice of side.

Featured here alongside our **Roasted Cauliflower & Herb Tomato Soup** — roasted cauliflower and slow-roasted tomatoes simmered with herbs and tarragon in a rich, savory broth. Vegan & gluten-free.

The perfect combo for lunch or dinner. Come try them while they last!

06/18/2026

⚽🇲🇽🇰🇷 World Cup action is back at FIREFLY tonight!

Join us at 9PM as Mexico takes on South Korea on the big screen. Grab your crew, claim a table, and cheer on your favorite side with great food, drinks, and game-day vibes.

🍔 Full menu available until 9:30PM
🌙 Late-night menu available until 10:30PM
⚽ Open until the final whistle

Reservations encouraged—see you tonight!

06/17/2026

🎲Board Game Night is Tonight!🎲

Join us for a special Reproductive Freedom Bingo edition of Board Game Night! Complete advocacy and community actions, earn raffle tickets, and enter to win a swag bundle from the ballot initiative campaign, Planned Parenthood, and FIREFLY.

We'll also have our usual board games available, plus great food and drinks for purchase. Come solo or bring friends!

🎟️ Free to attend - Reservations Encouraged (434)202-1050
📍 FIREFLY Restaurant + Game Room

06/13/2026

Today's the day for private events! 🎉

Our Dining & Game Room is closed from 2PM–Close, but the bar and patio are open all day for food, drinks, and fun.

Interested in hosting your own event at FIREFLY? Email [email protected].

06/11/2026

🎤 Karaoke Night is happening TONIGHT from 7–9PM!

Grab your friends, warm up those vocal cords, and join us for a night of great tunes, questionable song choices, and unforgettable performances. No cover, all fun.

🎶 Sign-ups start at 6:30PM with showtime at 7PM!

06/10/2026

We've got a packed week ahead at FIREFLY!

🌿 Wednesday: Double feature! Join us for Green Drinks (5:30–7 PM) featuring Ali Rotatori of Third Derivative (RMI) discussing women in climate tech and founder funding trends. Plus, our Dine & Donate benefiting PHAR runs from 5–8 PM—just tell your server you're there to support PHAR and 10% of food sales will be donated.

🎤 Thursday: Karaoke Night with DJ Smash from 7–9 PM. Bring your favorite song and your biggest stage energy.

⚽ Friday: The dining room and game room will be reserved for a private event from 11 AM–3 PM, but the bar and patio remain open! Then join us at 9 PM for our USA vs. Paraguay World Cup Watch Party. Reservations encouraged; limited late-night menu available until 9:30 PM.

🎉 Saturday: Private events in the dining room and game room from 2 PM until close. The bar and patio stay open all day!

🦊 Sunday: We're OPEN! Stop by from 12–3 PM to meet the creators of Charlottesville-made card game Sly3, try a demo, and pick up a copy. Then at 7:30 PM, join us for a community watch party of 'Rise Up, Sing Out: A Concert for the First Amendment.'

📞 Reservations: 434-202-1050

06/09/2026

Brains, beers, and bragging rights. 🍻🧠

Trivia kicks off tonight at 7PM! Gather your smartest friends (or your luckiest guesses) and call 434-202-1050 to reserve your table.

06/08/2026

ICYMI: Our owner, Jennifer Mowad, was recently featured on NewsNation's "My American Story." ❤️🌈

Jennifer shares her journey as a cancer survivor, LGBTQ+ entrepreneur, and community builder—and the experiences that helped shape FIREFLY into the welcoming space it is today.

We're incredibly proud of her and grateful to everyone who has supported FIREFLY, Cocoa & Spice, and our mission of creating spaces where everyone belongs.

🔗 Read the full story at the link in our bio.

06/05/2026

We're so proud of our owner, Jennifer Mowad, for sharing her story with NewsNation. Her journey as a cancer survivor, entrepreneur, and LGBTQ+ business owner is a powerful reminder of the strength found in community, authenticity, and perseverance. ❤️

Thank you for supporting FIREFLY and helping us continue to be a welcoming space for everyone. 🌈

Read Jennifer's story here:
https://www.newsnationnow.com/us-news/my-american-story/my-american-story-cancer-survivor-and-lgbtq-business-owner-reflects-on-journey/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

“Getting to have both of my businesses next to each other is 20 years in the making and really exciting,” Jennifer said.

06/05/2026

🌈 Good people. Great drinks. Pride vibes.

Join us tonight from 5:30–7:30PM for our Extended Pride Happy Hour with Get Out Cville & Out & About. All are welcome!