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1. Falls Church-raised science-fiction author Ted White dies at 88

   Theodore Edwin “Ted” White, a science-fiction author and editor raised in Falls Church, died May 24, 2026, at age 88, according to a death confirmation cited by PulpFest and the Science...

   Culture / Falls Church / August 6, 2026
2. Wolf Trap plans November debut for relocated Virginian Barn

   Wolf Trap plans to begin operating the relocated and renovated Virginian Barn in November, adding a third historic structure to The Barns at Wolf Trap.

   Culture / Fairfax / July 31, 2026
3. Arts partnership marks five seasons of opening Capital One Hall to local groups

   ArtsFairfax, Capital One and local artists marked five seasons of a partnership designed to make Capital One Hall more accessible to Fairfax County arts and culture nonprofits at a July...

   Culture / Tysons / July 30, 2026
4. ‘Tysons 150’ documentary looks back at growth — and ahead to unresolved challenges

   Fairfax County Channel 16 scheduled the first screening of “Tysons 150,” a 42-minute documentary about the community’s transformation, for 7 p.m. July 29 at LOOK Dine-In Cinemas in The Boro.

   Culture / Tysons / July 29, 2026
5. Capital One Center's Arts Festival Returns for Second Year in September

   Capital One Center is planning the second annual Celebration of the Arts for September 19–20, bringing a free outdoor festival across its 35-acre Tysons campus.

   Culture / Tysons / July 27, 2026
6. August Brings County Fairs, Food Festivals, and Family Fun Across Northern Virginia

   Summer isn't over yet. With back-to-school season approaching, August packs in a final burst of outdoor entertainment across Northern Virginia and the surrounding region, from...

   Culture / Northern Virginia / July 24, 2026
7. Five Can't-Miss Events Heading to Northern Virginia This Weekend

   Summer heats up across Northern Virginia this weekend with a packed calendar spanning frozen treats, founding fathers, and fandom celebrations. Here's what's happening from July 24...

   Culture / Northern Virginia / July 24, 2026
8. LEGO display brings all nine Fairfax districts to Tysons Corner Center

   A LEGO display celebrating Fairfax County’s 250th anniversary is now on view at Tysons Corner Center, bringing landmarks and everyday scenes from all nine magisterial districts into one...

   Culture / Tysons / July 24, 2026
9. Lego Lovers Build Miniature Fairfax County at Tysons Corner Center

   A sprawling Lego recreation of Fairfax County landmarks has taken over a section of Tysons Corner Center, giving shoppers an unexpected tour of the region's most recognizable sites—all...

   Culture / Tysons / July 24, 2026
10. Reston theater partnership pairs students with adult mentors for ‘Dear Evan Hansen’

    Reston Community Players and South Lakes High School joined forces on a summer production of “Dear Evan Hansen” designed to give students and recent Fairfax County Public Schools...

    Culture / Reston / July 24, 2026
11. Capital One Center's Outdoor Arts Festival Returns to Tysons This September

    Tysons will transform into a creative hub this fall when the Celebration of the Arts returns to Capital One Center for its second year.

    Culture / Tysons / July 22, 2026
12. Five Summer Films That Defined Generations of Moviegoers

    Looking for classic summer cinema? These five films—spanning the 1970s through the 2010s—deliver everything from coming-of-age adventures to romantic comedies to the movie that invented...

    Culture / Falls Church / July 20, 2026
13. DC Flutes takes the stage before Lizzo at Wolf Trap

    DC Flutes performed a medley of Lizzo songs at Wolf Trap’s Filene Center on July 7, opening the evening before the singer took the stage in Vienna.

    Culture / Vienna / July 9, 2026
14. Woodlawn exhibit revisits an anti-slavery community founded in 1846

    Woodlawn’s new exhibit, “Friends Gather Here,” examines an anti-slavery agricultural community formed there by Quaker abolitionists and free African Americans beginning in 1846. The...

    Culture / Virginia / July 3, 2026
15. Falls Church Pride Film Leads a Packed Fourth of July Weekend

    Falls Church has released “Pride in Our Community,” the sixth installment of its “Reflections at 250” documentary series, featuring LGBTQ+ residents and community figures discussing...

    Culture / Falls Church / June 29, 2026
16. ‘Suffs’ Cast Confronts a Brutal Chapter of Suffrage History in Lorton

    Cast members from the Tony-winning musical “Suffs” visited the Workhouse Arts Center in Lorton last Thursday, stepping into a place closely connected to the history portrayed onstage.

    Culture / Virginia / June 22, 2026
17. Slime Playground and Free Outdoor Movies Invade Tysons This Summer

    Tysons Corner Center is heading into a packed summer, led by the arrival of a two-story slime attraction and a new series of free family movie nights on PenFed Plaza.

    Culture / Tysons / June 19, 2026
18. Mount Vernon’s $20 Million Museum Brings Washington to Life

    George Washington’s journey from an ambitious Virginia teenager to a revolutionary leader and the nation’s first president takes center stage in Mount Vernon’s newly redesigned Education...

    Culture / Virginia / June 17, 2026
19. Fairfax Summer Reading Returns After Record-Breaking Surge

    Fairfax County Public Library is launching its summer reading season with a free children’s festival after participation in the program reached a record high last year.

    Culture / Fairfax / June 11, 2026
20. New Congress Heights Library Will Transform Metro Station Access

    A new 23,000-square-foot public library is coming to Congress Heights Metro station as part of a joint development project that will also overhaul transit infrastructure and improve...

    Culture / Washington Region / June 10, 2026
21. Award-Winning Costumer Turns Years of Stitching Into a Future at VCU

    South County High School senior Dexter Burris has transformed a childhood interest in sewing into an award-winning artistic career and a place in Virginia Commonwealth University’s...

    Culture / Virginia / June 9, 2026
22. Five Big Weekend Events Bring Music, Food and Pets to Tysons

    From a Greek festival packed with traditional food and dancing to a Beach Boys concert featuring John Stamos, the Tysons-area calendar is loaded with entertainment from Friday, June 5,...

    Culture / Tysons / June 5, 2026
23. Free Fairfax Festival Aims to Keep Summer Learning on Track

    Fairfax Library Foundation will bring back its free Children’s Summer Reading Festival on Saturday, June 13, offering books, entertainment and hands-on activities intended to keep...

    Culture / Fairfax / June 5, 2026
24. Fairfax Pride Month Packs June With Festivals, Art and a Color Run

    Pride Month will bring festivals, music, art projects, trivia and a burst of color to communities across Fairfax County throughout June.

    Culture / Fairfax / June 4, 2026
25. Fairfax Summer Series Shrinks by 65 Shows but Expands Its Reach

    Fairfax County’s free Summer Entertainment Series will return June 24 with more than 100 concerts, movies and cultural events, even as a $136,000 budget cut reduces the number of...

    Culture / Fairfax / June 4, 2026
26. Popular Senior Brain Program Expands Into Fairfax Libraries

    A free brain-health program that has drawn strong participation at Fairfax County senior centers is heading to local libraries, beginning with a pilot this fall at Dolley Madison Library...

    Culture / Fairfax / June 4, 2026
27. Nine Artists Turn Words and IKEA Parts Into Collage Art

    Nine DMV-area artists will transform words, letters and even repurposed IKEA table legs into collaborative artwork during a June exhibition at Reston Art Gallery and Studios.

    Culture / Reston / June 3, 2026
28. Falls Church Arts Awards $12,000 to 12 Young Artists

    Twelve area students will receive $1,000 each from Falls Church Arts to continue studying visual art in college.

    Culture / Falls Church / June 2, 2026
29. Lorton Art Show Turns Abstract Color Into a “Hug for the Soul”

    Artist Marisela Rumberg is bringing an uplifting mix of color, spirituality and reflection to the Workhouse Arts Center in Lorton with “Abstracts and Color,” on display throughout June.

    Culture / Fairfax / June 2, 2026
30. Streaming Can’t Kill the Big-Screen Experience

    Streaming services have made staying home easier than ever, but convenience has not erased what makes a trip to the movies special. Netflix, Disney+, Hulu and Max may offer thousands of...

    Culture / Northern Virginia / June 2, 2026
31. Fairfax Rents Fall Across Every Market Despite Spring Uptick

    Apartment rents declined year over year across every Fairfax County market analyzed in May, even as the usual spring leasing season began pushing prices higher nationally.

    Culture / Fairfax / June 1, 2026
32. Toxic Workplaces Won’t Fix Themselves—Here’s Who Can Act

    Abusive remarks, quiet power struggles and arbitrary rules can linger in a worker’s memory long after the job ends. Toxic workplaces also carry broader costs: employees leave, health...

    Culture / Northern Virginia / June 1, 2026
33. Vienna’s Free Summer Concerts Return With Nine Shows

    Vienna’s Town Green will come alive with free music this summer, beginning with a 90-minute performance by the Sarah Swanner Band at 6:30 p.m. Friday, June 5.

    Culture / Vienna / May 29, 2026
34. Go-Go’s 50th Anniversary Takes Over Tysons With Massive Music Fest

    Thousands of music fans are expected to fill Lerner Town Square on Sunday, May 31, as the DMV Summer Kickoff Music Fest celebrates 50 years of go-go.

    Culture / Tysons / May 28, 2026
35. Kung Fu Fans Turned a Scout Troop Hobby Into a Cultural Tradition

    A lion dance team rooted in a Vietnamese American Boy Scout troop has grown from a teenage experiment inspired by Jet Li movies into a Fairfax group that performs at festivals, weddings...

    Culture / Fairfax / May 27, 2026
36. Rain Couldn’t Dampen Falls Church’s Tribute to the Fallen

    Misty rain forced part of Falls Church’s Memorial Day observance indoors, but it did little to discourage the crowds who gathered for a full day of remembrance, community traditions and...

    Culture / Falls Church / May 27, 2026
37. Fairfax Goes Big for America’s 250th With Drones, Fireworks and Festivals

    America’s 250th birthday will bring months of concerts, ceremonies, historical programs and Independence Day festivities to communities across Fairfax County.

    Culture / Fairfax / May 26, 2026
38. Blood Drive and 304-Home Tysons Project Lead Busy Summer

    Providence District residents can donate blood, attend three outdoor concert series and follow major county decisions involving housing, transportation and trash collection in the coming...

    Culture / Tysons / May 22, 2026
39. Four Local Arts Champions Land Fairfax County’s Top Honors

    Four honorees whose work spans philanthropy, public art and choral music will take center stage at the 2026 ArtsFairfax Awards this fall.

    Culture / Fairfax / May 22, 2026
40. ViVa Vienna Adds Two-Day Blood Drive to Festival Lineup

    ViVa Vienna attendees can support the community by donating blood during the Memorial Day weekend festival.

    Culture / Vienna / May 22, 2026
41. Five Big Memorial Day Weekend Events Around Northern Virginia

    Northern Virginia’s Memorial Day weekend calendar is packed with live music, festivals, patriotic tributes and fireworks from May 22 through May 25. One planned concert has been...

    Culture / Vienna / May 21, 2026
42. Reston Collage Show Turns IKEA Table Legs Into Text-Filled Art

    Nine DMV-area artists will transform words, letters and even IKEA table legs into collaborative artwork during a June 6-28 exhibition at Reston Art Gallery and Studios on Lake Anne Plaza.

    Culture / Reston / May 20, 2026
43. Vienna Med Spa Bets on Subtlety in a Crowded Beauty Market

    Artmedica Aesthetics is carving out a niche in Vienna’s competitive medical-spa market by emphasizing personalized treatment plans and natural-looking cosmetic results.

    Culture / Vienna / May 20, 2026
44. Lady Gaga’s MAYHEM Tour Ends With One Final Dark Twist

    Lady Gaga closed her yearlong MAYHEM tour in New York City after 86 performances, capping the run with the announcement of MAYHEM Requiem, a concert film and live album.

    Culture / Northern Virginia / May 17, 2026
45. Five Big Events Pack Northern Virginia’s May 15–17 Weekend

    Northern Virginia’s weekend calendar is packed with festivals, food, music and family entertainment from Friday, May 15, through Sunday, May 17. Here are five events planned across...

    Culture / Tysons / May 15, 2026
46. Northern Virginia’s Outdoor Concert Calendar Is Packed for 2026

    Outdoor music returns across Northern Virginia in 2026, bringing children’s performers, jazz ensembles, tribute acts, cover bands, country artists and community concerts to plazas, parks...

    Culture / Falls Church / May 13, 2026
47. Northern Virginia’s Outdoor Movie Nights Return for Summer 2026

    Outdoor movie season is returning to Northern Virginia with family-friendly screenings planned in Vienna, Fairfax, Reston and Ashburn throughout summer 2026. Families can bring blankets...

    Culture / Vienna / May 12, 2026
48. Falls Church’s La Tingeria Lands a Prime-Time TV Spotlight

    Falls Church chef David Peña will bring La Tingeria’s namesake chicken tinga tostada to television at 9 p.m. tonight on WETA’s “Signature Dish.”

    Culture / Falls Church / May 11, 2026
49. McLean Arts Hub Opens With Fundraising Finish Line in Sight

    After nearly a decade of planning, setbacks and a change in location, the McLean Project for the Arts has opened its new Berlage Arts & Education Center—and is now $400,000 away from...

    Culture / McLean / May 11, 2026
50. Virginia Wine Festival Season Packs the Calendar Through October

    Virginia’s 2026 wine festival calendar is filling up with tastings, live music, regional food and artisan markets. Events run from May through October at vineyards, historic estates,...

    Culture / Virginia / May 11, 2026
51. Blade Runner’s Dystopian World Is Coming Live to Tysons

    Blade Runner will take over Capital One Hall on Friday, Nov. 13, pairing Ridley Scott’s science-fiction classic with a live performance of Vangelis’ celebrated electronic score.

    Culture / Tysons / May 10, 2026
52. Project Hail Mary Finds Hope—and a Rocky Hero—in Deep Space

    Project Hail Mary delivers the kind of inventive, emotionally satisfying science-fiction adventure that has become increasingly rare in a landscape crowded with sequels and live-action...

    Culture / Northern Virginia / May 9, 2026
53. Blade Runner’s Synth Score Is Going Live in Tysons

    Ridley Scott’s landmark science-fiction noir “Blade Runner” is coming to Capital One Hall with an immersive twist: an 11-piece ensemble will perform Vangelis’ celebrated electronic score...

    Culture / Tysons / May 7, 2026
54. D.C. Sniper Exhibit Reveals the Hidden Weapon That Eluded Police

    Nearly 24 years after the D.C. sniper attacks terrorized the region, a new museum exhibit is publicly displaying key evidence from the shootings and the massive manhunt that followed.

    Culture / Fairfax / May 7, 2026
55. Falls Church’s La Tingeria Lands a Prime-Time Food Spotlight

    Falls Church’s La Tingeria will step into the television spotlight Monday, May 11, when WETA’s regional Emmy-winning series “Signature Dish” features the restaurant and its celebrated...

    Culture / Falls Church / May 7, 2026
56. McLean Day Returns With a Bigger Patriotic Celebration

    McLean Day will return to Lewinsville Park on Saturday, May 16, with an expanded lineup celebrating the nation’s 250th birthday alongside the festival’s familiar mix of rides, food and...

    Culture / McLean / May 6, 2026
57. Fairfax Libraries Spotlight Immigrant Journeys in May

    Fairfax County Public Library will mark 250 years of American immigrant stories this May with author talks, crafts, history programs, film screenings and community storytelling events.

    Culture / Fairfax / May 1, 2026
58. Five Northern Virginia Events Set to Pack the First Weekend of May

    Northern Virginia’s first weekend in May brings live music, dance, pet competitions and a colorful anniversary celebration to venues across the region. Here are five events scheduled...

    Culture / Falls Church / May 1, 2026
59. Little Women Brings a Season of Big Dreams to a Falls Church Finale

    Creative Cauldron will close its 2025-26 theatrical season with Little Women: The Musical, staging the Broadway adaptation at the Richard Hausler Theatre in Falls Church from May 14...

    Culture / Falls Church / April 30, 2026
60. Reston Exhibit Brings Eastern Shore Scenes to Lake Anne

    Reston Art Gallery and Studios will spotlight the coastal atmosphere of Maryland’s Eastern Shore in “Down the Shore,” a May exhibition of acrylic paintings by gallery director and artist...

    Culture / Reston / April 30, 2026
61. Fairfax County’s Summer Concert Calendar Strikes a Big Chord

    Fairfax County is preparing for a packed summer of live music, with free community concerts, major touring performers and outdoor festivals scheduled from May into early fall.

    Culture / Fairfax / April 29, 2026
62. McLean Arts Center Opens With a Vivid Tribute to Yasmine Iskander

    McLean Project for the Arts will open its long-awaited downtown expansion Thursday, April 30, with an inaugural exhibition celebrating the colorful work of late abstract painter Yasmine...

    Culture / McLean / April 29, 2026
63. Augmented Reality Puts Visitors Inside the American Revolution

    Visitors can now step into pivotal moments of the American Revolution through a new augmented reality experience at the National Museum of the United States Army in Fairfax County.

    Culture / Fairfax / April 28, 2026
64. “The Book of Mormon” Brings Its Outrageous Comedy Back to D.C.

    “The Book of Mormon” will return to Washington’s National Theatre from April 28 through May 3, bringing its boundary-pushing humor, energetic performances and unexpected emotional warmth...

    Culture / Northern Virginia / April 27, 2026
65. Earth Day Bash Moves to Lake Fairfax as Vienna Replants Trees

    Fairfax County’s Earth Day celebration is moving to Lake Fairfax Park in Reston, bringing animals, live music, food trucks and family activities to the park from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.

    Culture / Vienna / April 24, 2026
66. Five Big Ways to Spend April’s Final Weekend Near Tysons

    Five events across Tysons, Reston, Vienna and McLean will offer live theater, music, art, food and dog-friendly activities from Friday, April 24, through Sunday, April 26.

    Culture / Tysons / April 23, 2026
67. Taste of Vienna Brings 41 Food Vendors and a $500 Cake Clash

    Taste of Vienna will return Saturday, April 25, with dozens of food vendors, live music and a chocolate cake-eating contest—all while raising money for the Vienna Volunteer Fire Department.

    Culture / Vienna / April 23, 2026
68. Fairfax Library Honors 23 Standout Volunteers for Remarkable Service

    Fairfax County Public Library honored 23 volunteers for their longevity and exceptional service during the 2026 Star Volunteer Awards.

    Culture / Fairfax / April 20, 2026
69. The Nields Bring a Creative Surge Back to Vienna

    The Nields will return to Jammin Java in Vienna on April 24 with more than three decades of music behind them and a growing collection of new work ahead.

    Culture / Vienna / April 20, 2026
70. Five Must-See Events Pack a Busy Weekend Across Northern Virginia

    Northern Virginia’s weekend calendar is packed from Friday, April 17, through Sunday, April 19, with Southern rock, horses, community celebrations, spring gardening and a recital...

    Culture / Vienna / April 17, 2026
71. Rare Springsteen Photos Take Center Stage in Mount Vernon

    Rare images from Bruce Springsteen’s rise to superstardom will go on display in Mount Vernon during a three-day exhibition timed to coincide with his Washington, D.C., concert at...

    Culture / Northern Virginia / April 16, 2026
72. Three Solo Exhibitions Bring Heirlooms, History and Rescue to McLean

    McLean Project for the Arts will open three spring solo exhibitions on April 30, bringing together works that explore diaspora, generational memory and encounters between people and...

    Culture / McLean / April 16, 2026
73. “My Fair Lady” Brings a Grand Transformation to Vienna’s Stage

    Vienna Theatre Company will open its spring production of “My Fair Lady” at 7 p.m. Friday, April 17, at the Vienna Community Center, 120 Cherry St. SE.

    Culture / Vienna / April 15, 2026
74. Fairfax Libraries Invite Residents to Find Their Joy for a Week

    Fairfax County Public Library will celebrate National Library Week from April 19-25, 2026, with free activities, special observances and an invitation for residents to discover something...

    Culture / Fairfax / April 15, 2026
75. Falls Church Art Show Tackles America at 250

    Falls Church Arts Gallery will mark the nation’s semiquincentennial with “250 and Counting,” an exhibition featuring 66 multimedia works exploring American life since the Declaration of...

    Culture / Falls Church / April 14, 2026
76. Downtown McLean Arts Hub Nears Debut With Galleries and All-Day Cafe

    A nearly 6,000-square-foot arts center featuring three galleries, a ceramics studio and an all-day restaurant is nearing completion in downtown McLean.

    Culture / McLean / April 13, 2026
77. Driftwood Will Preview Its Next Chapter at Jammin’ Java

    Driftwood will bring two decades of musical chemistry—and a preview of its next album—to Jammin’ Java on April 17.

    Culture / Northern Virginia / April 13, 2026
78. Fairfax Eyes 14 New Bikeshare Stops Along the I-66 Trail

    Fairfax County is considering 14 new Capital Bikeshare stations along the I-66 corridor, extending service from Centreville to Dunn Loring and giving trail users more places to pick up...

    Culture / Fairfax / April 10, 2026
79. Five Standout Shows and Festivals Hit Tysons Area This Weekend

    The Tysons area comes alive April 10-12 with theater, dance, live music, circus arts and a two-day spring festival. Here are five events scheduled across Herndon, Fairfax, Tysons and Vienna.

    Culture / Tysons / April 10, 2026
80. ArtStream’s Wild New Worlds Collide on a Fairfax County Stage

    After six months of imagining characters, writing scenes and rehearsing, ArtStream’s Virginia performers are ready to premiere two original productions featuring everything from warring...

    Culture / Fairfax / April 9, 2026
81. Kingstowne Regional Library Opens April 11 With 55,000-Plus Items

    Fairfax County’s new Kingstowne Regional Library will open at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 11, bringing an expanded collection and a full day of activities to the Franconia Governmental...

    Culture / Fairfax / April 8, 2026
82. “The Wiz” Brings a Polished, High-Energy Revival to Washington

    “The Wiz” is easing back into Washington with a newly refined national tour, bringing its mix of soul, gospel, funk and vibrant storytelling to the National Theatre from April 7–12.

    Culture / Northern Virginia / April 6, 2026
83. French Circus Dynasty Brings Its Big Top to Sterling

    Cirque de Paris will make its Sterling debut at Dulles Town Center, presenting a 90-minute show under the Big Top from April 30 through May 10.

    Culture / Northern Virginia / April 6, 2026
84. Vienna’s ‘My Fair Lady’ Takes the Stage for Nine Shows

    Vienna Theatre Company will open its spring production of “My Fair Lady” at 7 p.m. Friday, April 17, at the Vienna Community Center, 120 Cherry St. SE in Vienna.

    Culture / Vienna / April 6, 2026
85. Bluebells Take Over Riverbend Park for One-Day Spring Festival

    Riverbend Park will celebrate peak wildflower season Saturday, April 11, with guided walks through its blooming bluebell fields and four hours of live entertainment, animal encounters...

    Culture / Fairfax / April 2, 2026
86. Five Must-See Events Bring Comedy, Culture and Spring Fun

    Northern Virginia’s first weekend in April brings a packed lineup of comedy, seasonal celebrations, live music and theatrical history. Here are five events scheduled across the area from...

    Culture / Falls Church / April 2, 2026
87. Free Falls Church Festival Lets Audiences Help Pick a Mainstage Show

    Creative Cauldron Stage will give theatergoers a role in choosing a future mainstage production when its “Bold New Voices” Festival returns to Falls Church from April 11 through May 9, 2026.

    Culture / Falls Church / April 2, 2026
88. Alexandria’s Waterfront Park Puts Visitors Between “Now” and “Never”

    A pair of monumental words is transforming Alexandria’s Waterfront Park, inviting visitors to walk through the tension between “NOW” and “NEVER.”

    Culture / Northern Virginia / April 1, 2026
89. Fairfax Poetry Events Pair Live Verse With Bayou Flavors

    Fairfax County will celebrate National Poetry Month in April with events combining poetry, food, visual art and an Earth Day festival.

    Culture / Fairfax / April 1, 2026
90. Fairfax Library’s Old Books Earn New Life — and a State Honor

    Fairfax County Public Library has received an honorable mention in the 2026 Virginia Governor’s Environmental Excellence Awards for a program that resells or recycles books no longer...

    Culture / Fairfax / March 24, 2026
91. McLean Chocolate Festival Bounces Back After Snowstorm Delay

    McLean’s annual Chocolate Festival returned March 15 after emergency weather forced organizers to abandon the event’s traditional late-January date.

    Culture / McLean / March 19, 2026
92. Reston Poetry Challenge Offers Luxury Prizes and eARTh Day Spotlight

    Public Art Reston is inviting poets of all ages and experience levels to turn the community’s sculptures, murals and other public artworks into original poetry for National Poetry Month.

    Culture / Reston / March 19, 2026
93. Two Family Road Trips Collide in 1st Stage’s Young Americans

    A family’s cross-country journey unfolds across two generations in Young Americans, Lauren Yee’s intergenerational dramedy coming to 1st Stage in Tysons from April 9 through April 26.

    Culture / Tysons / March 19, 2026
94. Falls Church Stitches Together a Growing Culture of Repair

    Across Falls Church, residents, businesses and community groups are turning mending, lending and creative reuse into a more sustainable way of life.

    Culture / Falls Church / March 18, 2026
95. Free Tysons Film Festival Brings Global Stories and Local Talent

    Drama, documentaries, comedy, horror and music videos will take over LOOK Dine-in Cinemas at The Boro in Tysons during the 12th annual Northern Virginia International Film & Music Festival.

    Culture / Tysons / March 18, 2026
96. McLean Chocolate Festival Serves Up Treats and Colonial History

    Chocolate in all its forms drew visitors to the McLean Chocolate Festival, where guests sampled dipped sweets, explored chocolate’s colonial-era origins and selected bars ranging from...

    Culture / McLean / March 18, 2026
97. Reston Artist Turns Trash Into Unexpected Sculpture

    Discarded crankshafts, crushed cans, plastic scraps and rusty metal will take on new forms in Doug Fuller’s latest exhibition at Reston Art Gallery and Studios.

    Culture / Reston / March 17, 2026
98. Dancing Princesses Bring a Bilingual Mystery to Falls Church

    A secret kingdom, a trail of ruined shoes and a determined young soldier will take the stage in Falls Church when Twelve Dancing Princesses / Doce Princesas Bailarinas opens March 13.

    Culture / Falls Church / March 13, 2026
99. ComicWorx Brings First-Ever Pop Culture Convention to Lorton

    The Workhouse Arts Center in Lorton will host its first convention-style comic and pop culture event Saturday, bringing celebrity guests, cosplay, vendors and fan activities to the...

    Culture / Fairfax / March 6, 2026
100. Reston Multicultural Festival Opens Applications for 25th Anniversary

     Reston’s signature Multicultural Festival will mark its 25th anniversary this fall, and applications are now open for performers, artisans, culturally inspired businesses and community...

     Culture / Reston / March 5, 2026
101. McLean Musicians Unite for a Powerful Pyramid Concert Finale

     Families and students packed McLean High School’s auditorium Thursday night as musicians from elementary through high school demonstrated their growing skills at the annual Pyramid Concert.

     Culture / McLean / February 28, 2026
102. Kings Park Library Launches Yearlong Learning Push for Older Adults

     Kings Park Library is expanding opportunities for older adults in 2026 with a yearlong series shaped by requests for more programming aimed at seniors and retirees.

     Culture / Fairfax / February 27, 2026
103. NextStop Pulls Audiences Into the Birth of Two Bold New Plays

     NextStop Theatre will give audiences an early look at two developing plays this spring through NextDraft, a new series built around weeklong workshops, public readings and structured...

     Culture / Herndon / February 27, 2026
104. Reston Art Show Pairs Seven Local Artists With Special Guests

     Reston Art Gallery and Studios will bring together seven member artists and their chosen guests for its ninth annual Invitational exhibition, featuring contemporary works in a broad mix...

     Culture / Reston / February 27, 2026
105. 1st Stage Production Moves Forward After Lead Actor’s Death

     1st Stage will move ahead with its production of Between Riverside and Crazy following the unexpected death of William T. Newman Jr., a longtime artist and board member who had been...

     Culture / Tysons / February 20, 2026
106. Fairfax Bond Shake-Up Pushes Springfield Center Back Six Years

     Fairfax County’s proposed fiscal 2027 budget would significantly reshape its bond-funded construction plans, postponing a long-awaited Springfield community center and two library...

     Culture / Springfield / February 20, 2026
107. Sting, Chance the Rapper Lead Wolf Trap’s Blockbuster Summer

     Wolf Trap’s 2026 summer season will bring Sting, Chance the Rapper, Melissa Etheridge and a wide-ranging celebration of America’s 250th anniversary to Vienna.

     Culture / Vienna / February 11, 2026
108. Wolf Trap’s Star-Packed Summer Puts America’s 250th Center Stage

     Wolf Trap is marking America’s 250th anniversary with a summer season packed with major concerts, orchestral performances, opera and fireworks at the Filene Center and the Barns.

     Culture / Northern Virginia / February 10, 2026
109. Culmore Library Shuts Down for Yearlong HVAC Overhaul

     Culmore Community Library in Falls Church closed Jan. 17, 2026, for major HVAC repairs and other upgrades expected to keep the building inaccessible for about a year.

     Culture / Falls Church / February 4, 2026
110. Black History Takes Center Stage at Fairfax County Libraries

     Fairfax County Public Library is marking Black History Month and America’s 250th anniversary with programs highlighting Black Americans’ history, creativity and civic influence.

     Culture / Fairfax / February 1, 2026
111. Reston Exhibit Turns Up the Heat With a Touch of Red

     Red takes center stage at Reston Art Gallery in an all-member exhibition featuring paintings, sculpture, mobiles, fabric art and mixed-media works.

     Culture / Reston / January 30, 2026
112. Public Art Scrapped From $11.85 Million Tysons Bridge Overhaul

     An aging Dulles Toll Road bridge in Tysons is undergoing an $11.85 million rehabilitation, but plans to turn the rebuilt span into a public-art gateway have been abandoned.

     Culture / Tysons / January 29, 2026
113. Fairfax Theater Groups Score 34 Regional Award Nominations

     Two Fairfax County community-theater companies earned a combined 34 nominations in the annual Washington Area Theatre Community Honors Awards, with Reston Community Players tying for the...

     Culture / Fairfax / January 28, 2026
114. Fairfax Vies for National Spotlight as a Top Small-Town Arts Scene

     Fairfax City is competing against communities across the country for recognition as one of the nation’s best small-town arts scenes.

     Culture / Fairfax / January 28, 2026
115. Fairfax Symphony Packs 2026 Lineup With Broadway and Film Stars

     The Fairfax Symphony Orchestra is filling the second half of its 2025–2026 season with Broadway performances, live film music, classical premieres and a musical journey through Europe.

     Culture / Fairfax / January 27, 2026
116. Stephen Schwartz Musical Brings a Marriage in Crisis to Falls Church

     A marriage strained by decades of buried memories takes center stage in the DC-area premiere of Snapshots: A Musical Scrapbook, running Feb. 12 through March 8, 2026, at Creative...

     Culture / Falls Church / January 26, 2026
117. Clue Brings Murder, Mayhem and Fast-Paced Farce to Washington

     Murder turns into controlled comic chaos when Clue takes over the National Theatre for a limited engagement from Jan. 27 through Feb. 1.

     Culture / Northern Virginia / January 22, 2026
118. Major Winter Storm Pushes McLean Chocolate Festival Into March

     The McLean Chocolate Festival has been postponed as Fairfax County prepares for potentially heavy snow, ice, dangerous cold and widespread travel problems.

     Culture / McLean / January 22, 2026
119. Pulitzer-Winning Dark Comedy Takes Over 1st Stage in Tysons

     A fight over one of New York City’s dwindling rent-stabilized apartments comes to Tysons when 1st Stage presents Stephen Adly Guirgis’ Between Riverside and Crazy from Feb. 19 through...

     Culture / Tysons / January 22, 2026
120. Tysons Tech Job Fair Draws 40-Plus Employers as Unemployment Climbs

     More than 40 employers will gather in Tysons on Thursday for a free technology and cybersecurity job fair as rising unemployment intensifies competition across Northern Virginia.

     Culture / Tysons / January 21, 2026
121. McLean Electives Fair Opens Doors to AP and Career Pathways

     McLean students explored a broad range of classes and career-focused programs during the school’s annual Electives Fair, getting direct advice before choosing courses for the upcoming year.

     Culture / McLean / January 18, 2026
122. Nearly 200 Indigenous Australian Works Transform the National Gallery

     A sweeping exhibition of Indigenous Australian art has filled the National Gallery of Art in Washington, bringing together nearly 200 works by more than 100 Aboriginal and Torres Strait...

     Culture / Northern Virginia / January 18, 2026
123. Concert Ticket Frenzy Leaves Fans Facing Crashes and $1,000 Resales

     Major album releases often bring major tours, giving musicians a chance to perform new songs and connect with fans. But as artists grow more popular, competition for seats—and the prices...

     Culture / Northern Virginia / January 17, 2026
124. Stomp Unleashes 30 Years of Rhythm at the National Theatre

     Stomp is marking its 30th anniversary with a high-energy tour that turns brooms, buckets, sinks and trash cans into musical instruments. The production arrives at the National Theatre...

     Culture / Northern Virginia / January 13, 2026
125. NextStop’s Haunted Comedy Turns a Summer Job Into a Nightmare

     Two Black college students accept an unusual summer job watching a 93-year-old professor swim—but the arrangement soon spirals into something far more sinister in the world premiere of...

     Culture / Herndon / January 9, 2026
126. Reston’s MLK Celebration Draws Sellout Crowd for Eddie Glaude Jr.

     Reston’s 2026 celebration of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will feature three days of service, music, family activities and community discussion, culminating in a sold-out keynote...

     Culture / Reston / January 8, 2026
127. Sold-Out Eddie Glaude Jr. Keynote Anchors Reston’s MLK Weekend

     Reston’s 2026 celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will feature three days of service, music and community programs, culminating in a sold-out keynote address by scholar and author...

     Culture / Reston / January 8, 2026
128. Arlington Libraries Plan Yearlong 250th Celebration Amid Budget Strain

     Arlington Public Library is preparing a year of events marking the nation’s 250th anniversary while confronting an uncertain budget climate and broader concerns about efforts to reshape...

     Culture / Arlington / January 6, 2026
129. Fairfax Book Programs Rescue Thousands of Volumes From Landfills

     Fairfax County is giving unwanted books another chapter through a new reuse and recycling pilot that could generate money for local recycling services while keeping more waste out of...

     Culture / Fairfax / January 6, 2026
130. 60 Women Artists Take Over Falls Church Gallery in Major DMV Showcase

     A sweeping exhibition featuring 60 women artists from across the District, Maryland and Virginia will open Jan. 10 at the Falls Church Arts gallery.

     Culture / Falls Church / January 5, 2026
131. Vienna Library Reduced to Rubble After 54 Years

     Vienna’s Patrick Henry Library is being demolished after more than five decades on Maple Avenue, clearing the site for a larger replacement and a four-level parking garage.

     Culture / Vienna / January 5, 2026
132. Vienna Rings in America’s 250th Year With Music, Bells and LOVE

     Vienna will launch a packed year of local events celebrating America’s 250th birthday with a free patriotic gathering near the Town Green on Sunday, Jan. 4.

     Culture / Vienna / January 2, 2026
133. How to Train Your Dragon Soars Into Tysons With Live Orchestra

     The Fairfax Symphony Orchestra will bring How to Train Your Dragon to Capital One Hall in Tysons for a live-to-film performance on Saturday, March 14, at 7 p.m.

     Culture / Tysons / January 1, 2026
134. Fairfax Library Smashes 4 Million Digital Loans for First Time

     Fairfax County Public Library surpassed 4 million digital checkouts in a single year for the first time on Dec. 22, 2025, reaching a milestone nearly two decades after introducing its...

     Culture / Fairfax / December 23, 2025
135. Four Winning Designs Transform Fairfax County’s Library Cards

     Fairfax County library patrons will soon be able to choose from four new card designs featuring local artwork, including Virginia birds, reading companions and a colorful collage.

     Culture / Fairfax / December 12, 2025
136. Falls Church School Board Race Teeters on Recount as 56 Votes Divide Candidates

     Falls Church’s School Board election remained unsettled after the Nov. 4 vote, with just 56 votes separating the candidates in fourth and fifth place and as many as 150 provisional and...

     Culture / Falls Church / November 6, 2025
137. McLean Art Society Finally Finds a Home After 70 Years

     After seven decades without a permanent gallery, the McLean Art Society has opened a temporary home in the reimagined Chesterbrook Shopping Center on Old Dominion Drive.

     Culture / McLean / November 3, 2025
138. Fairfax Libraries Unlock Thousands of Free PBS Programs

     Fairfax County Public Library is partnering with WETA to give residents easier access to thousands of hours of free educational and entertainment programming through the WETA+ streaming...

     Culture / Fairfax / November 1, 2025
139. Vienna Library Project Clears Way for Demolition and 2028 Opening

     Vienna’s planned replacement for the Patrick Henry Library is moving toward construction, with demolition of the existing building scheduled to begin in early 2026 and completion...

     Culture / Vienna / October 29, 2025
140. Alexandria Film Festival Expands With 62 Films Across Four Venues

     The 19th annual Alexandria Film Festival will present 62 selections in November, expanding its footprint with a new venue and an unusually strong showing from local and regional filmmakers.

     Culture / Virginia / October 22, 2025
141. Rare Bird’s Art Shows Are Booked Years Ahead

     Rare Bird Coffee Roasters has turned its Falls Church café into more than a place for coffee. After nine years in the city, its walls have become such a sought-after showcase for local...

     Culture / Falls Church / October 21, 2025
142. Falls Church’s New LOVE Sculpture Puts Visitors in the Picture

     Falls Church will unveil a life-sized, interactive LOVE sculpture at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025, at 300 Park Ave. The public ceremony will take place between City Hall and the...

     Culture / Falls Church / October 20, 2025
143. Falls Church Bulletin: Protest, Housing Shift, Theater and Dance

     Falls Church residents face a busy stretch of demonstrations, changing housing conditions, youth theater auditions and new international dance classes.

     Culture / Falls Church / October 16, 2025
144. Arlington-Set Indie Film Wins Standing Ovation at D.C. Premiere

     A 23-year-old Washington filmmaker brought his first feature film to the Avalon Theatre in D.C., where an enthusiastic crowd gave the Arlington-set “A Christmas Party” a standing ovation.

     Culture / Arlington / October 15, 2025
145. Shutdown Looms Over a Packed Weekend of Festivals, Arts and Shows

     A federal government shutdown could limit access to some Smithsonian exhibitions after Saturday, Oct. 11, but the Washington area still has a crowded calendar of festivals, concerts,...

     Culture / Falls Church / October 8, 2025
146. Fairfax Libraries Turn Family Memories Into Tomorrow’s History

     Family stories, treasured recipes and old photographs are taking center stage this October as the Virginia Room invites Fairfax County residents to celebrate Family History Month.

     Culture / Fairfax / October 1, 2025
147. Falls Church Antiques Annex Stages a Surprise Comeback

     The Falls Church Antiques Annex will reopen Monday, Oct. 6, at 250 W. Broad St., returning to downtown only months after closing in April.

     Culture / Falls Church / October 1, 2025
148. Library Volunteers Pour $369,660 and 37,297 Hours Into Fairfax

     Volunteer groups supporting Fairfax County’s public libraries donated more than $369,660 and contributed 37,297 hours of service during fiscal year 2025.

     Culture / Fairfax / October 1, 2025
149. Arlington County Fair Rekindles a Lifetime of Midway Memories

     A recent trip to the Arlington County Fair—my first in many years—delivered a welcome surprise. My husband and I found an event that had grown considerably and become far better...

     Culture / Arlington / September 12, 2025
150. Falls Church Welcomes a Food Trek, Mahjong Hub and Repair Push

     Falls Church residents have a packed calendar ahead, with a second restaurant passport challenge, a new Mahjong studio, an environmental proclamation and discounted family screenings of...

     Culture / Falls Church / September 3, 2025
151. Fairfax Library Unveils New Look and $500 Card Design Winners

     Fairfax County Public Library launched a new logo and visual identity in September 2025, marking Library Card Sign-Up Month with a look centered on imagination, discovery and community...

     Culture / Fairfax / September 1, 2025
152. Opera, Outdoor Movies and Mules Pack a Busy D.C. Weekend

     The Washington area heads into the Aug. 13-17 weekend with a packed schedule of concerts, films, theater, exhibitions and family activities. Highlights include “Carmen” at Wolf Trap,...

     Culture / Tysons / August 13, 2025
153. Pacific-to-Persia Festival Closes Heritage Month in Style

     Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month ended with a lively celebration of culture, art and food on May 31 at the Patrick Henry Recreation Center.

     Culture / Northern Virginia / August 7, 2025
154. Fairfax’s New Fox Mural Brings a Burst of Color to Main Street

     A once-plain wall in Old Town Fairfax has become a colorful downtown landmark, with city leaders hoping the transformation will attract visitors, support nearby businesses and encourage...

     Culture / Fairfax / August 6, 2025
155. Falls Church Weekend Packs in Park Reopening, Music and Movies

     Falls Church and the wider Washington area have a crowded calendar of community gatherings, concerts, films, exhibitions and theater from Aug. 6 through the following week. Highlights...

     Culture / Falls Church / August 6, 2025
156. Falls Church Arts Unveils 68-Artist ‘Layers’ Exhibition

     Falls Church Arts will showcase work by 68 regional artists in “Layers,” an all-media exhibition opening Aug. 16 at its gallery at 700-B W. Broad St. in Falls Church.

     Culture / Falls Church / August 5, 2025
157. Northern Virginia Voting Rights Activists Take Center Stage

     A traveling library exhibit marks the 60th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act by highlighting four Northern Virginia activists who helped advance equal voting rights.

     Culture / Arlington / August 1, 2025
158. Fairfax Public Art Selfies Could Win Prizes Through September

     Fairfax County residents can turn visits to libraries and other public spaces into chances to win arts-related prizes through Sept. 30, 2025.

     Culture / Fairfax / July 30, 2025
159. Weekend Rush Packs the D.C. Area With Music, Art and Sharks

     The final days of July and first weekend of August bring a packed slate of concerts, exhibitions, theater, outdoor movies and waterfront events across Northern Virginia and Washington....

     Culture / Falls Church / July 30, 2025
160. Marilyn Monroe Portrait Wins Falls Church Arts’ Top Public Vote

     Claire Willard’s provocative portrait connecting Marilyn Monroe with the ancient Roman figure Lucretia won the People’s Choice Award in Falls Church Arts’ All-Members Show for artists...

     Culture / Falls Church / July 29, 2025
161. Local Artist’s Bold ‘Story in Blue’ Takes Center Stage at Paragon

     Falls Church’s new Paragon Theaters Founders Row has turned part of its lobby into a showcase for local artist Michael Lindsay, unveiling his commissioned painting “Story in Blue” on...

     Culture / Falls Church / July 28, 2025
162. Vienna Library Moves to Temporary Home as Major Rebuild Looms

     Patrick Henry Library has opened a temporary branch in Vienna’s Cedar Park Shopping Center while work moves forward on a much larger replacement library and parking garage.

     Culture / Vienna / July 23, 2025
163. Fairfax Art Exhibit Turns Creativity Into a Powerful Healing Tool

     More than 40 works created by local residents facing mental health challenges filled the Fairfax County Government Center in July, demonstrating how art can provide an outlet for...

     Culture / Fairfax / July 18, 2025
164. Fairfax Artists Face July Deadline for Six-Month Springfield Exhibit

     ArtsFairfax is accepting applications from Fairfax County artists for an upcoming exhibition at Springfield Town Center.

     Culture / Springfield / July 16, 2025
165. Fairfax’s Hunchback Musical Puts Radical Kindness Center Stage

     A sweeping musical about love, prejudice and the courage to defend outsiders will take the stage in Fairfax City when the City of Fairfax Theatre Co. presents “The Hunchback of Notre...

     Culture / Fairfax / July 16, 2025
166. HerndonPRIDE Draws 1,500 as Arts Venue Faces Uncertain Future

     HerndonPRIDE brought an estimated 1,500 people together for roller skating, live music, art and a celebration of the LGBTQIA+ community—while also highlighting uncertainty surrounding...

     Culture / Herndon / July 16, 2025
167. Vienna’s Temporary Library Opens After Permitting Delay

     Vienna’s temporary library will open Monday, July 21, bringing limited services back to town about a month later than initially planned because of permitting delays.

     Culture / Vienna / July 15, 2025
168. Virginia History Museum Rolls Into Vienna for Three-Day Stop

     A traveling museum exploring Virginia’s central—and often complicated—role in the nation’s founding has opened at Vienna Elementary School.

     Culture / Vienna / July 11, 2025
169. Weekend Rush Brings Food, Live Music and Big Shows Across the DMV

     The weekend of July 9 brings a packed calendar to Northern Virginia and Washington, with food tours, concerts, theater, films, art exhibitions and family activities unfolding across the...

     Culture / Falls Church / July 9, 2025
170. Falls Church Arts, Music and Soccer Pack a Busy Summer

     Falls Church is heading into a packed stretch of local arts, music and sports, with a 67-artist exhibition opening, four socially focused concerts on the calendar and Virginia Dream FC...

     Culture / Falls Church / July 8, 2025
171. Permitting Snag Pushes Vienna’s Temporary Library to Late July

     Vienna residents will likely wait until late July for an in-town library branch after permitting, supply and contractor issues delayed the opening of a temporary facility at Cedar Park...

     Culture / Vienna / July 3, 2025
172. Fairfax Artists Are Taking Their Work Elsewhere, Survey Finds

     Fairfax County has a sizable community of artists, but a shortage of affordable venues and weak professional networks are driving much of their work outside the region, according to the...

     Culture / Fairfax / July 2, 2025
173. Falls Church Gets Its First Hometown Movie Theater Since 1988

     Falls Church celebrated the return of a neighborhood movie theater on June 26, cutting the ribbon on a seven-screen luxury complex that ended a decades-long wait for first-run films...

     Culture / Falls Church / June 30, 2025
174. Rare Revolutionary War Treasures Go on Display at Fort Belvoir

     A new 5,000-square-foot exhibition at Fort Belvoir is bringing visitors face to face with the weapons, uniforms and personal belongings that shaped America’s fight for independence.

     Culture / Virginia / June 18, 2025
175. Mini-Golf Gets an Artistic Makeover at the Workhouse

     The Workhouse Arts Center has transformed mini-golf into an art history experience with an 18-hole course featuring handcrafted designs inspired by major artistic movements.

     Culture / Northern Virginia / June 17, 2025
176. Falls Church Artist Turns Science, Gold and Paper Into Joy

     Falls Church artist Naomi Lipsky will discuss her intricate Judaic and decorative artwork during a 6:30 p.m. opening reception June 16 at Cherrydale Library in Arlington. Her exhibition,...

     Culture / Falls Church / June 16, 2025
177. Falls Church Arts Splits 62-Artist Showcase Into Two Summer Exhibits

     Falls Church Arts will spotlight work by emerging and established regional artists during a two-part All-Member Show running from June 7 through Aug. 10.

     Culture / Falls Church / June 3, 2025
178. Artist’s Gift Brings a Symbol of Second Chances to Inova

     A digital artwork inspired by an organ transplant recipient’s “second lease on life” could soon offer comfort to patients at Inova Schar Cancer Institute in Fairfax.

     Culture / Tysons / June 2, 2025
179. Paragon Sets Final Opening Dates After Founders Row Delays

     Paragon Theaters has finalized its long-awaited opening schedule at Founders Row in Falls Church, with discounted sneak-preview screenings beginning Friday, June 13, and a full public...

     Culture / Falls Church / May 30, 2025
180. Memorial Day Weekend Brings Parades, Pride and Fireworks

     Memorial Day weekend arrives with ceremonies, parades and performances across Falls Church, Northern Virginia and Washington, D.C. The May 22–26 lineup also overlaps with WorldPride DC...

     Culture / Falls Church / May 22, 2025
181. Fairfax Library Scholarships Top $585,000 With 32 New Awards

     The Fairfax County Board of Trustees honored 32 recipients of 2025 Fairfax Library Foundation scholarships at its Wednesday, May 14, meeting.

     Culture / Fairfax / May 16, 2025
182. Falls Church Memorial Day Festival Returns With Parade, Rides and Road Closures

     Falls Church’s 43rd annual Memorial Day Parade and Festival will take over the City Hall grounds at 300 Park Ave. on Monday, May 26, with activities scheduled from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The...

     Culture / Falls Church / May 12, 2025
183. Handmade HOPE Collage Lifts Cancer Patients at Inova Schar

     A large handmade HOPE sign in the lobby of the Inova Schar Cancer Institute offers patients another source of encouragement alongside the center’s medical care and technology.

     Culture / Northern Virginia / May 9, 2025
184. Centreville’s Bandemonium Brings Cartoon Classics Under the Stars

     Centreville High School’s Wildcat Band will turn its bus loop into an outdoor concert venue Friday, May 16, for an evening of cartoon-inspired music, food trucks and family activities.

     Culture / Northern Virginia / May 7, 2025
185. Falls Church Art Festival Gives Local Creatives Their Moment

     More than 30 local artists filled the gardens beside Cherry Hill Farmhouse on Saturday, May 3, turning the third annual Arts at the Park festival into a lively showcase for creators who...

     Culture / Falls Church / May 6, 2025
186. Falls Church Native Launches High-Intensity Camp for Teen Boys

     A lifelong Falls Church resident has created a summer camp aimed at helping rising eighth- and ninth-grade boys develop strength, discipline, confidence and character.

     Culture / Falls Church / April 23, 2025
187. Falls Church’s New Luxury Cinema Opens May 22 With Two Blockbusters

     Falls Church’s long-awaited Paragon Theaters at Founders Row will open to the public Thursday, May 22, launching with screenings of “Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning” and “Lilo...

     Culture / Falls Church / April 22, 2025
188. Dave Curtis’s Split-Faced Vision Takes Top Honor in Falls Church

     A vivid collision of life and death earned artist Dave Curtis the Juror’s Choice Award at the opening of Falls Church Arts’ “Faces & Figures” exhibition on Saturday, April 19.

     Culture / Falls Church / April 21, 2025
189. Easter, Arbor Day and the Arts Pack a Busy Falls Church Weekend

     Falls Church and nearby communities are heading into a crowded Easter weekend, with an egg hunt, free tree saplings, a mulch giveaway, holiday dining and a wide range of concerts,...

     Culture / Falls Church / April 17, 2025
190. Northern Virginia’s Spring Calendar Bursts With Festivals, Shows and More

     Northern Virginia’s spring schedule is packed with garden visits, theater, festivals, community sales, environmental programs and family activities from mid-April through May 18.

     Culture / McLean / April 17, 2025
191. Arlington Book Sale Draws 302 Shoppers in Just Five Minutes

     Hundreds of Arlington residents packed backpacks and headed to Arlington Central Library for its semiannual book sale, where 302 Friends of the Arlington Library members entered within...

     Culture / Arlington / April 16, 2025
192. Arlington History Museum Returns With New Stories After Renovation

     The Arlington Historical Society Museum will reopen Saturday, May 3, 2025, following months of preservation work, renovations and exhibit updates.

     Culture / Arlington / April 16, 2025
193. Chantilly Show Rebuilds Pop Culture After the World Goes Dark

     After an apocalypse wipes out modern life, a band of survivors turns to an unlikely tool to preserve its culture: reenacting episodes of “The Simpsons.”

     Culture / Northern Virginia / April 16, 2025
194. Fairfax Arts Festival Packs 45 Performances Into Six Days

     Fairfax Spotlight on the Arts returns for its 40th year with 45 performances across six days, bringing theater, music, dance, opera, fashion, visual art and storytelling to venues...

     Culture / Fairfax / April 15, 2025
195. Long-Running Art Studio Finds a New Canvas in Falls Church

     Artworks Fine Art Studio has expanded its more than two-decade-old teaching program to Falls Church, opening a third location at 819 W. Broad St.

     Culture / Falls Church / April 15, 2025
196. Falls Church Welcomes New Childcare Center, Public Works Chief

     A Spanish-immersion preschool has opened in Falls Church’s growing West Falls neighborhood, one of several local developments that also include a new public works director, an upcoming...

     Culture / Falls Church / April 7, 2025
197. Alexandria’s Waterfront Art Confronts a Lost Black Legacy

     Alexandria unveiled “Break Water,” a public artwork honoring the city’s Black community and the resilience it has shown through crisis and change.

     Culture / Northern Virginia / April 3, 2025
198. Fairfax Libraries Spotlight Surprising Free Perks Beyond Books

     Fairfax County Public Library is celebrating National Library Week from April 6-12, 2025, by highlighting the wide range of free resources available across its website and 23 branches.

     Culture / Fairfax / April 2, 2025
199. New McLean Hub Gives LGBTQ+ Services Room to Grow

     Northern Virginia’s only nonprofit community center serving LGBTQ+ people has opened a larger facility in McLean, creating room for programs and services that its former four-person...

     Culture / McLean / March 31, 2025
200. Cherry Blossoms and a Packed Weekend Take Over Northern Virginia

     Cherry blossoms are nearing full bloom, and the weekend of March 29-30, 2025, brings concerts, exhibitions, theater, dance and spring celebrations across Northern Virginia and...

     Culture / Falls Church / March 27, 2025
201. Falls Church Budget Cuts Tax Rate as Homeowner Bills Still Rise

     Falls Church City Manager Wyatt Shields proposed a $133.9 million fiscal 2026 General Fund budget that would lower the real estate tax rate while raising the median homeowner’s annual...

     Culture / Falls Church / March 25, 2025
202. Faces of Route One Brings Striking Sculptures to Richmond Highway

     Ten sculptures by Massachusetts artist Michael Alfano are turning stretches of Richmond Highway into an outdoor art destination.

     Culture / Fairfax / March 20, 2025
203. Arts Herndon Scraps Move as Downtown Redevelopment Stalls

     Arts Herndon plans to remain at 750 Center Street after the collapse of a long-awaited downtown redevelopment project removed the immediate threat of demolition.

     Culture / Herndon / March 19, 2025
204. Falls Church Artist Turns Family Secrets Into a Search for Solace

     Pamela Huffman transforms painful family history into layered symbols of resilience in “In the Absence of Nurture… Nature,” a solo exhibition running through June 15 at Rare Bird Coffee...

     Culture / Falls Church / March 19, 2025
205. Spring Arrives With a Packed Weekend of Art, Theater and Festivals

     Spring begins at 5:01 a.m. Thursday, March 20, ushering in a busy weekend of Nowruz festivities, civic engagement, gallery openings, theater, dance and cherry blossom events across...

     Culture / Falls Church / March 19, 2025
206. Three Distinct Artists Transform McLean Galleries This Spring

     McLean Project for the Arts will open three solo exhibitions on April 10, 2025, bringing together mixed-media works, an immersive installation and art exploring cultural identity.

     Culture / McLean / March 19, 2025
207. Fairfax Library Staff Earn Top Honors After 115-Plus Nominations

     Fairfax County Public Library honored employees across the system with its annual staff excellence awards during the Board of Trustees’ monthly meeting on Wednesday, March 12.

     Culture / Fairfax / March 18, 2025
208. Fairfax Storytelling Festival Brings 19 Women to the Stage

     Nineteen storytellers from across the United States and beyond will take part in the sixth annual Women’s Storytelling Festival, with virtual and in-person performances scheduled from...

     Culture / Fairfax / March 18, 2025
209. Tysons Corner Center Plans Four-Week Cherry Blossom Celebration

     Tysons Corner Center will welcome spring with nearly a month of cherry blossom-themed events, products and seasonal food from March 20 through April 13.

     Culture / Tysons / March 17, 2025
210. Northern Virginia Colleges Open Free Lifelines for Laid-Off Federal Workers

     Northern Virginia colleges are offering free career training and performing arts tickets to federal workers and contractors who recently lost their jobs amid the Trump administration’s...

     Culture / Springfield / March 14, 2025
211. Wolf Trap Unveils Two-Day Latin Music Festival Led by Juanes

     Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts is adding a new Latin American music festival to its summer calendar, bringing Colombian stars Juanes and Carlos Vives to the Filene...

     Culture / Northern Virginia / March 12, 2025
212. Lily Gladstone’s Oscar Gowns Bring Indigenous Design Into Focus

     Two gowns worn by Oscar-nominated actor Lily Gladstone are on display at the National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, D.C., spotlighting Indigenous artistry on one of...

     Culture / Northern Virginia / March 10, 2025
213. 105 Dancers Set to Take Over Capital One Hall in Tysons

     More than 100 performers will converge on Capital One Hall in Tysons on Sunday, March 9, as the Aurora Dance Fest returns for its second year.

     Culture / Tysons / March 7, 2025
214. Arlington Play Serves Up a Real-Life Taste of Cultural Connection

     A community theater production about blending culinary traditions along Columbia Pike extended beyond the stage on Sunday, Feb. 23, when local food businesses served multicultural treats...

     Culture / Arlington / March 5, 2025
215. Free Mid-Winter Festival Packs Music, Dance and Food Into One Day

     A free folk festival will bring live music, dance demonstrations, workshops, storytelling and family activities to Browne Academy in Alexandria on March 22, 2025.

     Culture / Northern Virginia / March 5, 2025
216. Guest House Artists Embrace Change in King Street Showcase

     Women rebuilding their lives after incarceration will put their creative work on display April 9 during Guest House’s annual art show at Principle Gallery on King Street.

     Culture / Northern Virginia / March 5, 2025
217. 44 Photographers Bring Light and Shadow Into Focus in Falls Church

     Falls Church Arts will spotlight the work of 44 local photographers in “Light & Dark: Contrast,” a 66-piece exhibition exploring dramatic brightness, deep shadows and the tonal space...

     Culture / Falls Church / February 27, 2025
218. Fairfax County Opens 26th Purple Can for Glass Recycling

     Fairfax County residents have a new place to recycle glass following the opening of the county’s 26th purple collection container at Chantilly Regional Library.

     Culture / Fairfax / February 27, 2025
219. Celebrated Baltimore Chefs Bring Black History Month Flavors to Tysons

     Tysons Corner Center shoppers can meet award-winning Baltimore chefs David and Tonya Thomas while sampling their food at a special Black History Month event Sunday, Feb. 23.

     Culture / Tysons / February 21, 2025
220. Fairfax Dancers Take the Stage to Help Fight Eating Disorders

     The Fairfax Academy Dancers will turn their annual performance into a benefit for people battling eating disorders when “Move to Mend” takes the stage Friday, Feb. 21.

     Culture / Fairfax / February 19, 2025
221. Virginia Unemployment Bills Would Boost Weekly Benefits by $100

     Three bills advancing through Virginia’s General Assembly would update the state’s unemployment system, raise weekly benefits and allow recipients to keep more income from part-time work.

     Culture / Virginia / February 19, 2025
222. Tysons Casino Stalls as Falls Church Programs Earn Statewide Honors

     A proposal that could have opened the door to a resort-style casino in Tysons has stalled in the Virginia General Assembly, marking the third consecutive legislative session in which a...

     Culture / Falls Church / February 14, 2025
223. Seven-Screen Paragon Theater Set to Transform Founders Row

     Falls Church is set to gain a major new entertainment destination May 1 when Paragon Theater opens a two-story, seven-screen cinema at Founders Row.

     Culture / Falls Church / February 12, 2025
224. Wolf Trap’s Summer Lineup Packs in Weird Al, Cynthia Erivo and More

     Wolf Trap is filling its summer calendar with major names from rock, pop, folk, Broadway and opera, including Weird Al Yankovic, Cynthia Erivo, Paul Simon and Heart.

     Culture / Northern Virginia / February 11, 2025
225. Tysons Casino Fight Heads to Richmond as Opposition Intensifies

     Opponents of a proposed resort-style casino district in Tysons planned to travel by bus to Richmond on Feb. 11, 2025, as lawmakers continued weighing legislation that could clear the way...

     Culture / Tysons / February 10, 2025
226. Great Falls Library Crossing Overhaul Moves Toward Construction

     Plans to make walking and rolling to the Great Falls Library safer moved closer to construction during a community meeting Thursday, Jan. 30, at the Great Falls Grange.

     Culture / Fairfax / February 7, 2025
227. Acclaimed Pianist and Two Teen Standouts Headline Falls Church Concert

     Composer and pianist Sophia Subbayya Vastek will bring her immersive solo program “In Our Softening” to The Falls Church at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 15, joined by two accomplished local high...

     Culture / Falls Church / February 6, 2025
228. George Mason Kicks Off $35 Million Push for Arts Center Overhaul

     George Mason University has launched a major fundraising campaign to help transform its aging Fairfax performing arts center through a $70 million renovation.

     Culture / Tysons / February 6, 2025
229. Local Filmmaker’s Mexico City Short Makes Surprise Sundance Debut

     Filmmaker Amadine Thomas watched her short film “Susana” premiere Jan. 22 on the opening day of the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah—a moment she described as both exciting and...

     Culture / McLean / February 5, 2025
230. Patrick Henry Library Starts Packing for Major Vienna Overhaul

     Patrick Henry Library staff are preparing for a temporary move as Vienna approaches the long-awaited construction of a larger library and public parking garage.

     Culture / Vienna / February 4, 2025
231. Falls Church Coaches Say Electrifying Homes Pays Off Beyond Climate

     A new volunteer group in the Falls Church area is helping homeowners navigate electric upgrades that advocates say can deliver cleaner indoor air, greater comfort and lower operating...

     Culture / Falls Church / January 29, 2025
232. Fairfax City’s Chocolate Festival Returns With Three Days of Treats

     Fairfax City’s Old Town will become a chocolate-lover’s destination as the city’s 31st annual Chocolate Lovers Festival brings three days of sweets, drinks, entertainment and family...

     Culture / Fairfax / January 22, 2025
233. Fairfax Library Digital Checkouts Soar Past 25 Million

     Fairfax County Public Library reached a major digital milestone in 2024, surpassing 25 million all-time checkouts as demand for e-books, audiobooks and online magazines continued to climb.

     Culture / Fairfax / January 13, 2025
234. Fairfax Library Pulls Plug on Kanopy as Renewal Cost Soars

     Fairfax County Public Library cardholders will lose access to Kanopy after Jan. 31 because the streaming service has become too expensive for the library system’s limited budget.

     Culture / Fairfax / January 8, 2025
235. Weekend Rush Brings Major Art, Theater and Music Across the DMV

     A packed weekend of art, theater, dance and live music awaits Falls Church and the surrounding region from Jan. 10-12, with several popular productions and exhibitions nearing their...

     Culture / Falls Church / January 8, 2025
236. 42 Artists Bring ‘Full Circle’ to Falls Church Arts

     Falls Church Arts will open “Full Circle,” a 45-piece mixed-media exhibition featuring 42 artists, with a free public reception from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 11.

     Culture / Falls Church / January 7, 2025