Category: music
-
George Mason Announces $5 Dining Fridays, 5K and Trunk or Treat Events
George Mason University offers faculty and staff $5 dining hall meals on select Fridays, plus a 5K benefiting student emergency aid and its fifth annual Trunk or Treat.
EducationEntertainmentSportHealthMusicFilm and TVArtificial IntelligenceSocial Issues George Mason UniversityMason DiningGeorge Mason 5K and Fun RunTrunk or TreatFaculty and Staff Experience SurveyGeorge Mason AthleticsNational Symphony OrchestraGeorge Mason University NewsFairfax County
-
Fairfax City Marks Hispanic Heritage Month With Free Dance, Music and Arts Events
Fairfax City announces free Hispanic Heritage Month programming, including Latin dance workshops, a proclamation reception at City Hall, Fiesta Fairfax and a new jazz and art season.
EntertainmentMediaUSAMusicSocial IssuesEducation Fairfax CityHispanic Heritage MonthFiesta FairfaxOld Town SquareAlfred Yun QuartetOld Town Hall Performance SeriesAB EX FFXCity of Fairfax
-
Fairfax County Weekend: Virginia Native American Festival, 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony and Dog Daze
Fairfax County hosts a 9/11 remembrance ceremony, the Virginia Native American Festival at Riverbend Park and Dog Daze at The Water Mine among weekend events from Sept. 11 to 13.
Politics and GovernmentEntertainmentEducationSocial IssuesState GovernmentsMusicAstronomy and SpaceGeneral Weather Fairfax CountyVirginia Native American Festival9/11 Remembrance CeremonyDog DazeRiverbend ParkFarmers MarketsBug FestFairfax County GovernmentVirginiaVA
-
Arlington Marks 25th Anniversary of 9/11 With Ceremony, Rose-Laying and Road Closures
Arlington County will hold a 25th anniversary 9/11 ceremony on Sept. 11 with a livestream at 11 a.m., plus a traffic alert and Rosslyn Jazz Fest on Sept. 12.
Politics and GovernmentEntertainmentMusicState GovernmentsLaw EnforcementTransportationSocial IssuesReal Estate Arlington County9/11 25th AnniversaryRosslyn Jazz FestPlena LibreArlington County Police DepartmentLow Residential StudyDraft Multimodal Transportation PlanInside Arlington
-
Virginia State Parks Invite Fall Visitors With Festivals, Foliage and Trail Quest
Virginia State Parks invites visitors to enjoy autumn festivals, track fall foliage starting Sept. 24, join the Trail Quest hiking challenge, and explore job opportunities across the Commonwealth.
EntertainmentWeatherBusinessMusicGeneral WeatherEmployment and LaborEnvironmentEducation Virginia State ParksFall FoliageTrail QuestMaster HikerPocahontas State ParkPowhatan State ParkHiking
-
Fairfax City Unveils Diverse Fall 2026 Historic Programs
Fairfax City's Historic Resources Division announces a rich Fall 2026 schedule, featuring exhibits on Indigenous culture and the Civil War, historic house tours, 19th-century baseball, cooking classes, and holiday celebrations.
EducationEntertainmentConflictUSAMilitarySocial IssuesMusic Fairfax CityHistoryCultural EventsFamily ProgramsVirginiaHistoric BlenheimFairfax Museum and Visitor CenterCity of Fairfax
-
Traffic Alert: Road Closures Announced for 2026 Rosslyn Jazz Fest
Arlington County Police announce road closures and parking restrictions for the 2026 Rosslyn Jazz Fest on September 12. Motorists should seek alternate routes, and attendees are encouraged to use public transport.
Politics and GovernmentEntertainmentLaw EnforcementTransportationMusicGeneral Politics Rosslyn Jazz FestArlington CountyTraffic AlertRoad ClosuresGateway ParkPublic TransportationParking RestrictionsArlington County Government
-
City of Fairfax Unveils Diverse Cultural Arts Lineup and Opportunities
The City of Fairfax announces its 2026-2027 Bonita Lestina Performance Series, extended public art calls, new early childhood arts program, free dance workshops, and celebrates recent ArtsFairfax grant recipients.
EntertainmentPolitics and GovernmentGeneral PoliticsEducationMusicSocial Issues Cultural ArtsPerformance SeriesPublic ArtDance WorkshopsGrantsChildren's ProgramsCity of Fairfax
-
Fairfax County Unveils Weekend of Diverse Community Events
Fairfax County offers a packed weekend, August 21-23, 2026, featuring "Clear the Shelters" pet adoptions, a Begonia Show, Summer Entertainment Series, and various educational and family activities across its campuses.
HealthBusinessScience & TechnologyEntertainmentEducationSocial IssuesEnvironmentMusicFilm and TV Fairfax CountyAnimal AdoptionBegonia ShowSummer Entertainment SeriesCommunity EventsLibrariesSuicide PreventionFairfax County GovernmentVirginiaVA
-
Fairfax Animal Services Hosts Free Adoptions Ahead of Campus Renovation Closure
Fairfax County Animal Services offers free pet adoptions from Aug. 21-23 at two campuses. This event precedes the temporary closure of the Michael R. Frey Campus on Aug. 31 for major HVAC renovations.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementSocial IssuesState GovernmentsEconomyEducationMusic Fairfax CountyAnimal ServicesPet AdoptionClear The SheltersMichael R. Frey CampusLorton CampusHVAC RenovationsFairfax County GovernmentVirginiaVA
-
Virginia State Parks Highlight Summer Fun, Seek Input for Widewater Master Plan
Virginia State Parks invite visitors to enjoy end-of-summer activities, including paddling and Shenandoah road trips. Public input is sought for the Widewater State Park Master Plan, with a survey offering a chance to win a gift certificate.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEntertainmentSportState GovernmentsEmployment and LaborEnvironmentEducationMusicGeneral Politics Virginia State ParksSummer ActivitiesPaddlingShenandoah ValleyWidewater State ParkMaster PlanOutdoor Recreation
-
Fairfax County Hosts Successful 3rd Annual Threat Assessment Symposium
Fairfax County's 3rd Annual Threat Assessment and Management Symposium saw a 40% increase in attendance, gathering national experts to prevent targeted violence. The county also announced an upcoming Battle of the Bands.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementEntertainmentGeneral PoliticsEducationSocial IssuesMusicDigital and Print Publishing Fairfax CountyThreat AssessmentTargeted ViolenceSymposiumBraddock Battle of the BandsCommunity EventFairfax County GovernmentVirginiaVA
-
Fairfax City Announces Free September Dance Series at Old Town Square
Fairfax City invites all to free "Dancing on the Square" events every Thursday in September. Enjoy diverse dance workshops, from Salsa to Jhyaure, and open dancing at Old Town Square.
EntertainmentUSAMusicSocial IssuesEducation Fairfax CityDance WorkshopsOld Town SquareSalsa & BachataBroadway JazzLatin Dance StylesJhyaure DanceCity of Fairfax
-
Virginia State Parks Offer Diverse Outdoor Activities and Educational Programs
Virginia State Parks invite visitors to explore stroller-friendly trails, plan group camping trips, and engage in educational programs. Upcoming events include hikes, volunteer days, and music.
Politics and GovernmentEducationScience & TechnologyEntertainmentState GovernmentsEnvironmentMusicEmployment and Labor Virginia State ParksOutdoor RecreationCampingFamily-FriendlyEventsHiking
-
Virginia State Parks Announce Diverse August Events and Fall Camping Opportunities
Virginia State Parks invite visitors to enjoy August events, including music series and outdoor activities, and to plan ahead for fall camping amidst cooler weather and vibrant foliage. Job opportunities are also available.
BusinessEntertainmentEnvironmentEmployment and LaborEducationSocial IssuesState GovernmentsMusicAgriculture Virginia State ParksOutdoor ActivitiesCampingMusic SeriesEventsEmploymentNature
-
Fairfax County Unveils Packed Weekend of Summer Entertainment and Activities
Fairfax County offers a vibrant weekend from July 10-12, 2026, featuring live music, waterparks, soccer watch parties, educational programs, and cultural events for all ages across its parks and libraries.
EntertainmentScience & TechnologySportEducationEnvironmentMusicSocial IssuesAstronomy and SpaceEmployment and Labor Fairfax CountySummer EntertainmentOutdoor ActivitiesCultural EventsFamily FunLibrariesParksFairfax County GovernmentVirginiaVA
-
Fairfax City Unveils Summer Concert Series and Arts Grant Opportunity
Fairfax City announces a free summer concert series at Sherwood Center throughout July, featuring diverse bands and family-friendly events. The Commission on the Arts also opens grant applications for local artists and cultural organizations.
EntertainmentPolitics and GovernmentMusicEducationGeneral PoliticsSocial Issues City of FairfaxCultural ArtsSummer ConcertsGrant ApplicationSherwood CenterMain Street Community BandFairfax Swing Band
-
Fairfax County Gears Up for 250th Independence Day Celebration with Drone Light Show and Weekend Events
Fairfax County announces a weekend of diverse events from June 26-28, 2026, including a 250th Independence Day drone light show at Lake Fairfax Park, summer entertainment, farmers markets, and family activities.
EntertainmentBusinessHealthSportEconomyEnvironmentMusicEducationSocial Issues Fairfax CountyIndependence DayDrone Light ShowSummer EntertainmentFarmers MarketsFamily ActivitiesVirginiaFairfax County GovernmentVA
-
Fairfax County Addresses Traffic Safety, Kicks Off Early Voting, and Plans Community Development
Fairfax County highlights Juneteenth while approving Fairway Drive speed humps for safety. Early voting for GOP primaries begins, alongside public meetings on major Reston development proposals and a business seminar.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEntertainmentGeneral PoliticsElectionSocial IssuesReal EstateMusic Fairfax CountyJuneteenthTraffic SafetyElectionsCommunity DevelopmentViennaHunter Mill District
-
Fairfax County Commemorates Juneteenth, Approves Speed Humps, and Advances Key Development Plans
Fairfax County marks Juneteenth with diverse events, approves Fairway Drive speed humps for enhanced safety, and advances major redevelopment proposals for Lake Fairfax Business Center and Reston Community Center, alongside early voting for primaries.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEntertainmentGeneral PoliticsElectionTransportationSocial IssuesReal EstateMusic Fairfax CountyJuneteenthSpeed HumpsRedevelopmentViennaElectionsHunter Mill District