So much to do around town these days! Tomorrow's Juneteenth, so we've got lots of ways to celebrate! Friday evening's the Summer Solstice, so here are some ideas for enjoying the start of summer. We've also got summer outdoor concerts, a gallery hop, a writers' group, local music, visual arts, theater, and – wait for it! – a Jellyfish Terrarium Workshop!

Celebrate Juneteenth in Falls Church!

Juneteenth Celebration

Join the Tinner Hill Heritage Foundation for a free Juneteenth Celebration from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 19, at 106 Tinner Hill Rd.

This year's celebration focuses on Freedom, Community, and Unity and features an afternoon of music, history, storytelling, games, and food.

Concerts in the Park return on Juneteenth. Celebrate the history, freedom, and joy of Juneteenth in the City at the Concerts in the Park Series, co-sponsored by the Village Preservation and Improvement Society (VPIS). The concert series returns to Cherry Hill Park on Thursday, June 19, at 7:00 p.m. and will feature a resonating performance of 'Lift Every Voice and Sing' followed by the Tinner Hill Music Concert on Thursday, June 26; an evening of blues, funk, and jazz.   

Celebrate Juneteenth in D.C.!

June Family Day: Honoring Juneteenth

Library of Congress

Thomas Jefferson Building, Great Hall, 2nd Fl. (LJ 200-E), 10 1st St. SE.

Family Day

Part of Family Day, the event is free, but tickets are required, and there may be special restrictions.

Commemorate Juneteenth with a program celebrating the themes of family and home. Family-friendly activities focus on quilting in African American culture. Create a fabric quilt square, hear local quilt artist Sandra Smith talk about her work and inspiration and explore quilt-related materials from the American Folklife Center. Collections displays provide historical context.

Join bestselling and award-winning author Jewell Parker Rhodes to hear about her new middle grade novel, "Will's Race for Home," a thrilling 1889 adventure story about a boy and his father who set out to win land during the Oklahoma Land Rush.

Programming Schedule: 

11:30 a.m.:  Discuss quilting with Sandra Smith

2:00 p.m.: Author talk with Jewell Parker Rhodes

Programming will be held in LJ119.

For timed-entry (free) ticket info go here. 

How to Celebrate Juneteenth in the District

Here's a great Washington.org piece on how to celebrate Juneteenth in D.C.

And here are some awesome listings of Juneteenth celebrations in D.C. from City Cast:

Juneteenth Literary Jubilee & Black Author Book Fest (June 18, Downtown) — Planet Word’s annual festival returns, spotlighting Black DMV authors through panels, book signings, and performances.

 Juneteenth At Bryant Street Market (June 19, Edgewood) — Join this wellness block party for yoga and HIIT classes followed by a market of local black owned businesses.

 Juneteenth Jubilee: Freedom & Unity Walk (June 19, Navy Yard) — Walk across the 11th Street Bridge — a symbolic reenactment of enslaved people crossing the Anacostia River into freedom in 1852.

Ward 7 Juneteenth Parade (June 19, Penn Branch) — Watch from the Penn Branch Shopping Center as colorful floats, marching bands, and community groups honor the history of Juneteenth.

Juneteenth Freedom Celebration (June 21, Anacostia) — This all-day celebration at the Anacostia Community Museum will have bands, dancing, food trucks, yoga, and urban gardening.

What To Do

Wednesday, June 18

•  Local Tunes: Jahnel Daliya in Milian Park (Mt. Vernon)

•  Book Talk: “Wife, Mother, Spy” at Northeast Library (Capitol Hill)

•  Juneteenth Kickoff with Mélange Foods (Shaw)

•  Outdoor Movie: “Barbie” at Alethia Tanner Park (NoMa)

•  Juneteenth Literary Jubilee & Black Author Book Fest at Planet Word (Downtown)

Thursday, June 19

•  Juneteenth Jubilee: Freedom & Unity Walk with the Go-Go Museum (Navy Yard)

•  Ward 7 Juneteenth Parade (Penn Branch)

•  Summer Solstice Tarot at PLNTR (Dupont)

•  Summer Solstice Tarot at PLNTR (Dupont)

•  Outdoor Movie: “Coach Carter” (The Wharf)

•  Juneteenth Community Festival with ONE DC (Anacostia)

Friday, June 20

•  Beginner Knitting: Natural Fiber Scrubbies with Nic Knits at Heurich House Museum (Dupont Circle)

•  Swedish Midsummer Celebration at the Sylvan Theater (National Mall)

•  Gastón Reggio Group Afro-Uruguayan Jazz at the National Gallery of Art (National Mall)

•  Gastón Reggio Group Afro-Uruguayan Jazz at the National Gallery of Art (National Mall)

•  Gastón Reggio Group Afro-Uruguayan Jazz at the National Gallery of Art (National Mall)

•  Coffee Outside DC at the Capital Crescent Trailhead (Georgetown)

•  Intro to Tarot Reading at Relume (Capitol Hill)

•  Double Dutch 4 Fun w/ DC Retro Jumpers at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens (Northeast)

•  Community Fishing at Hickey Hill Road (National Arboretum)

•  Sail into Summer Yacht Rock Concert at The Yards (Navy Yard)

Celebrate the Summer Solstice!

Gentle Yoga & Nature Therapy: A Summer Solstice Sunset Journey

At Meadowlark Botanical Gardens

Meadowlark Botanical Gardens, 9750 Meadowlark Gardens Ct, Vienna. June 20, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.

Celebrate the longest day of the year with a special sunset session at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens. This exclusive summer solstice event weaves together mindful nature therapy and gentle mindful movement. Set against a backdrop of peaceful woodlands, serene lakes, and blooming gardens, we will move, breathe, and absorb the magic of the solstice sunset. As the day winds down, we'll close our luminous gathering with tea and gratitude, guided by Lauren Lang of Within Nature’s Embrace and Ilana Rubin of Kindred Nature. All adults are welcome, no experience needed. Registration is required.

This experience integrates the practices of mindful movement and nature therapy. Mindful movement is the practice of moving with awareness, intention, and presence. It encourages us to slow down, tune into our bodies, and connect with the present moment. Unlike traditional exercise focused on intensity or outcomes, mindful movement emphasizes how the movement feels in the present moment.

Nature therapy, also known as forest therapy or forest bathing, draws inspiration from the Japanese practice of shinrin-yoku. Through mindful and sensory nature connection invitations, we create space to reconnect — with nature, with ourselves, and with each other. This practice helps to rediscover a sense of belonging within the natural world and the community. Research shows that nature therapy naturally reduces stress, restores focus, boosts creativity and mood, and supports immune health.

Your Experience

• Release stress and reconnect with nature as you are guided through simple movements;
• Celebrate the summer solstice through a peaceful evening journey of two wellness-boosting practices;
• Relax into guided mindfulness and bodyfulness to ground yourself on the first day of summer;
• Reflect, connect, and share in a warm-hearted group;
• Close with tea, light snacks, and gratitude.

We may walk about a mile or less at a relaxing pace, on a mix of terrain that can include both paved and unpaved paths. Every invitation is adaptable to your comfort level — no experience or special skills are needed. Whether you're new to mindful movement and nature connection or have joined us before, you're warmly welcomed to this experience.

Meet Your Guides

Ilana Rubin brings warmth and expertise as a certified nature and forest therapy guide and as the founder of Kindred Nature. Trained and certified by the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy Guides and Programs, Ilana established Kindred Nature in 2021 to replenish inner radiance, resilience, and belonging with nature and community through empowering and restorative experiences. She has guided many rejuvenating, nature connection programs at NOVA Parks sites, as well as for diverse clients including the US Forest Service, the GW Office of Integrative Medicine and Health, families, couples, and individuals. Visit Kindred Nature to learn more.

Lauren Lang is inspired by the power of sensory engagement with nature, community building, and cultivating a deeper awareness of our inner wisdom. A certified yoga instructor and ANFT Nature and Forest Therapy Guide, she prefers to be outside no matter the weather and loves sharing this passion with others. As a lifelong educator, she has taught littles to adults and everyone in between in classrooms, out in nature, and on ski slopes. Visit Within Nature's Embrace to learn more about Lauren's work.

Program Details

• Registration: $65 per participant (ages 18 and up). All attendees are considered participants. Advance online registration required.
• Welcome: All adults are warmly invited - no previous experience or background needed!
• Meeting Point: Meet at the Visitor Center of Meadowlark Botanical Gardens.
• Bring: Water bottle, comfortable weather-appropriate clothing, and shoes for outdoors.
• Weather: Programs run rain or shine unless conditions are hazardous.
• Arrival: Please come 10-15 minutes early to be ready to begin our journey together.
• Special Requests: For dietary allergies or accommodation needs, please contact kindrednatureguide@gmail.com.
• Refund Policy: A refund is provided only if your space is filled by an individual on the waitlist. Refunds are not provided within 72 hours of the program.

Celebrate Summer Solstice Saturday at The Smithsonian!

DC Solstice Saturday:

National Museum of the American Indian

NMAI, Fourth Street & Independence Avenue, SW. Smithsonian's Solstice Saturday.

For full listing and schedule of the day's events go here. 

Drop-in Artmaking:

National Museum of Natural History

National Gallery of Art, Sculpture Garden, ​​Constitution Ave NW &, 7th St. NW. Saturday, Jun 21, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Let’s celebrate the summer solstice in the National Gallery’s Sculpture Garden with our partners from the National Museum of Natural History! Check out specimens from the National Museum of Natural History’s education collection and color your own nature scene inspired by the Sculpture Garden. 

In case of inclement weather, this event will be relocated to the National Gallery of Art’s West Building.

Let’s celebrate the summer solstice in the National Gallery’s Sculpture Garden with our partners from the National Museum of Natural History!

Pack a picnic blanket, snacks, and spend the day with us. Educators from both museums will encourage artful connections with the flora and fauna around you. Check out specimens from the National Museum of Natural History’s education collection, enjoy a Storytime in the garden, and color your own nature scene inspired by the Sculpture Garden. Continue your creative journey with the acoustic sounds of the Onyx Club Boys and a tour with Ecologist Rea Manderino. Pick up a nature journal to inspire connections as you explore the exhibition Little Beasts: Art, Wonder, and the Natural World in the National Gallery’s West Building.  

This exhibit features specimens from the National Museum of Natural History’s collection and artworks from the National Gallery of Art. Interested in exploring more “Little Beasts” in Natural History’s collections? Head on over to the Natural History and check out the Kenneth E. Behring Family Hall of Mammals on the first floor, Bone Hall on the second floor, and the O. Orkin Insect Zoo on the second floor!

In case of inclement weather, this event will be relocated to the National Gallery of Art’s West Building.

This event is part of Smithsonian Solstice Saturday.

For more info go here. 

Enjoy Summer Activities at Founders Row!

Founders Row, a premier mixed-use community at 110 Founders Ave. in the City of Falls Church proudly returns its free signature summer event series running from June through August 2025. With an expanded lineup of live music, outdoor wellness and interactive family programming, the series features award-winning regional favorites such as powerhouse Motown & R&B ensemble Charles Tolbert & Friends and wellness coach Britt Daniels, recently named DC’s Best Trainer of 2025. 

Now in its second year, the live concert series Founders Groove kicked off in early June and is setting the stage for an electrifying summer of music in Falls Church.

Each week, the series features a diverse lineup including Ro Cube with contemporary pop; Cash Only, a tribute to the legendary Johnny Cash; King Teddy with jazz; 49 Cent Dress bringing rock and blues; Oasis Island Sounds with reggae and Caribbean rhythms; Mac Heat blending R&B and funk; On The Edge with pop, rock and dance hits; Mardi Gras Kings celebrating New Orleans and Cajun sounds; and Ty Sherwood performing country music. 

The Flex & Flow Yoga Series, led by the renowned fitness coach Britt Daniels who is known for his integrative approach to fitness and mindfulness, returns with a six-week outdoor program featuring Tai Chi, Yin Yoga, Sound Healing and Drumbeat Yoga with live percussion. The series concludes on June 24 with a special Puppy Yoga session in support of Petey and Furends, a local non-profit dedicated to animal rescue and advocacy. 

For families, the Young Explorers Club returns on the fourth Saturday of each month, offering a rotating lineup of interactive workshops, cultural activities and a musical dance party. The splash pad will also be open, providing water play fun for children throughout the series.

Falls Church’s transformation extends beyond the events. Founders Row II is currently under construction, further solidifying the area’s growing reputation as a cultural and commercial destination. Paragon Theaters is set to open soon, bringing a major entertainment venue to the neighborhood. Ellie Bird, a restaurant from a Michelin-starred culinary team, recently debuted at Founders Row and has already attracted national attention from food critics. Other dining destinations in the community include Seoul Prime (Korean barbecue), Chasin’ Tails and The Club. 

All events are free and open to the public. 

For full event details and updates, visit: https://bit.ly/FoundersRowSummer2025

Music Around Town

Enjoy Outdoor Summer Concerts!

Founders Groove

Founders Groove, Founders Row, 110 Founders Ave.. Falls Church. Every Thursday Night, from June 5 - Aug. 14.

Get ready for the 2nd year of Founders Groove!

This event is all about celebrating creativity, community, and of course, grooving to some awesome tunes. Join us for an evening filled with live music, delicious food, and fun family vibes. So grab your friends, some folding chairs, and come dance the day away with us at Founders Groove!

Musical Line-Up:

• June 19 - Cash Only (Tribute to Johnny Cash)
• June 26 - King Teddy (Contemporary Swing)
• July 10 - 49 Cent Dress (Rock & Roll, Blues)
• July 17 - Oasis Island Sounds (Reggae, Caribbean)
• July 24 - Mac Heat (R&B, Funk)
• July 31, On The Edge (Pop, Rock, Dance)
• August 7 - Mardi Gras Kings (New Orleans, Cajun)
• August 14 -Ty Sherwood (Country)

For more information, visit www.foundersrow.com.

2025 Concerts in the Park Series

Falls Church Recreation and Parks

Cherry Hill Park, 312 Park Ave., Falls Church.

The Summer Concerts in the Park Series hosted by the Falls Church Village Preservation and Improvement Society (VPIS) and the Recreation and Parks Department returns for its 33rd year!

Concerts in the Park are Thursdays in June and July this year! Guests are encouraged to bring a blanket or folding chairs and a picnic dinner to the concerts. 

Concerts start at 7:00 p.m. and range from 60 to 90 minutes-long. Advanced registration not required. 

Summer Concert Line-up

• June 19: Falls Church Concert Band (Instrumental) - Celebrate Juneteenth with us including a performance of "Lift Every Voice and Sing."
• June 26: Bushmaster ft. Gary Brown (Blues) - The Tinner Hill Music Concert
• July 3: Dede & the Do-Right’s (Vintage Country and Rock & Roll)
• July 10: Richard Walton Group (Jazz, Rock, Latin, Fusion)
• July 17: Kiti Gartner and the Drifting Valentines (Rockabilly, Country, Americana)
• July 24: The Bob Gibson Big Band (Vintage to Modern Jazz)
• July 31: Big Tow (Rock and Blues)

Summer Passport Music Festival

at Creative Cauldron

Starts This Friday! ~ Creative Cauldron, 127 E. Broad St. Festival runs: June 20 - Sept. 14.

Featuring some of the most talented and diverse musicians in the metro area and beyond, this annual series, now in its 14th year, is one of the most popular events of the Creative Cauldron season. The concert series offers musical styles for every taste: latin, jazz, blues, folk and world music. Presented in a cozy club format that has been described by one of our frequent performers musicians as “one of the best listening venues in the DMV.”

Next performance:

Seán Heely: Òrain na Grèine – A Celtic Celebration of the Summer Solstice

Creative Cauldron, Friday, June 20, 7:30 p.m.

Sponsored by Local Thrift and The Falls Church News-Press.

Tickets: Tier One: $30; Tier Two: $25; Live Stream: $15.
Table for Two (Includes two cups of wine): $90.
Table for Four (Includes bottle of wine): $180.

For ticket info go here. 

Glen Echo: Summer Concert Series

Glen Echo Park, Bumper Car Pavilion. All concerts are free. Dancers are welcome. Free parking. Rain or shine. June 12 - Aug. 21, 7:30-8:30 p.m. 

RSVPs preferred, not required

Limited seating available — feel free to bring folding chairs.

Beer, wine, soft drinks, and snacks for sale in Bumper Car Pavilion courtesy of Praline.Bringing your own alcohol is not permitted.

Schedule:

June 19  |  Rise Band and Show *Celebrating Juneteenth

June 26  |  U.S. Marine Band Free Country

July 10  |  Black Masala

July 17  | The High and Wides

July 24  |  U.S. Marine Band Latin Jazz Ensemble

July 31  |  Halley's Hot Gumbo Swingtet

August 7 | Kiti Gartner & the Drifting Valentines

August 14  |  Justin Trawick and The Common Good

August 21 |  James Bazen Big Band

RSVP for FREE Summer Concerts! (RSVPs preferred but not required.)

For more info go here.

Lubber Run Amphitheater – Free Concert Series

Lubber Run Ampitheater, 200 N. Columbus St., Arlington.

Since the construction of the first permanent stage in 1969, generations of Arlingtonians have enjoyed free summer cultural events at the sylvan venue nestled two blocks off Route 50, ranging from Encore Stage & Studio to bands like Raul Midón, Eddie from Ohio and superstar Ritchie Havens.

The Lubber Run Summer Concert series features free performances from a variety of genres including big band, blues, soul and orchestral music as well as cabaret to the Lubber Run Amphitheater. Working in partnership with the Lubber Run Amphitheater Foundation, we bring the very best of D.C. metro area arts to the heart of Arlington.

The series will run Friday, June 6 through August 1, Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m. and Sundays at 11:00 a.m. (see exceptions below). View an at-a-glance season schedule.  

Elikeh

Friday, June 20, 8:00 p.m.

Elikeh mixes Afro-beat with traditional Togolese polyrhythms to produce captivating tunes that are as listenable as they are danceable. Although based in indigenous traditions, Elikeh’s music has no borders, exploring global themes and personal odysseys. The group’s leader, Massama Dogo, was born in Togo and developed his singing and songwriting ability performing with several local bands. Elikeh has garnered good reviews from national and international media including NPR, The Washington Post, Financial Times. Elikeh also receives high praise for its live show by the promoters and the media. Visit Elikeh on Facebook.

All You Need is Beatles

Saturday, June 21, 8:00 p.m.

All You Need Is Beatles features 4 of the areas most accomplished and popular performers joining forces to bring The Beatles iconic songbook to life with electrifying accuracy and joyful performances. Cal Everett (vocals, bass) , Tom Lofgren (vocals, guitar) Gary Smallwood (vocals, guitar) and Chuck Sullivan (drums) are all established names in the D.C. music scene, and at the top of their game. Watch All You Need is Beatles perform "And Your Bird Can Sing" at the Barns at Wolf Trap on YouTube.

Culture Queen

Sunday, June 22, 11:00 a.m.

Presented in partnership with Arlington Public Library

Culture Queen brings educational arts children’s programs that help kids and families celebrate African-American cultures through fun, engaging and interactive performances. She is consulted both locally and nationally by museums for cultural program for her record of success with programs for kids and families that are engaging, interactive and accessible. Visit the website for Culture Queen.

For more info go here. 

Summer Concert Series at The Wharf DC

Rock The Dock!

The Wharf DC, 970 Wharf St. SW. Every Wednesday evening through Labor Day.

Rock The Dock 2025 Lineup:

At 7:00 p.m. on Wednesdays from Memorial Day to Labor Day, come to Transit Pier at The Wharf to enjoy free live performances by these talented local artists:

June 18: Too Much Talent Band (R&B/Go-Go)

June 25: Pebble to Pearl (Soul/R&B)

July 2: Shane Gamble & The Pawnshop Hearts (Country)

July 9: Hot Cactus (Party Hits)

July 16: Secret Society (Feel Good Music)

July 23: The HariKaraoke Band (Special Karaoke Band)

July 30: So Fetch (2000s Hits)

August 6: The JoGo Project (Go-Go/Funk)

August 13: DuPont Brass (Big Horns/Electric Soul)

August 20: Uncle Jesse (90s Pop)

August 27: Pink PaLiSh (Funk/Soul)

• Every concert begin at 7:00 p.m. 
• Learn more about different ways to Get to The Wharf.
• Limited bench seating and tables and chairs are available on a first-come first-served basis. 
• This event is family-friendly — all ages are welcome. Dogs on a leash are also welcome. You must be 21+ to consume alcohol.
• Waterside bar Cantina Bambina serves up cold Pacifico and mixed drinks throughout the concerts. Outside drinks are not allowed.
• Don't forget to visit the DC Lottery tent on Transit Pier to spin the prize wheel to win cash and DC Lottery swag.
• You may bring in food from any Wharf restaurant. Stageside kiosk Union Pie offers hot and fresh pizza throughout the show. Whether you're craving a Cuban sandwich, a hot and sweet pizza, or chips and guac, our Wharf restaurants have something for everyone.
• In the event of inclement weather, event status updates will be posted on the Rock The Dock event page on The Wharf Facebook page.

For more info go here. 

Enjoy World Music Day!

Fête de la Musique – World Music Day!

In Georgetown, June 21, 3-10:00 p.m.

Let's Make Music!

Each year, over 1,000 cities throw citywide music celebrations around the summer solstice. It started 40-plus years ago in France, when the Ministry of Culture imagined a day where free, live music would be everywhere: street corners and parks, rooftops and gardens, storefronts, and mountaintops. Unlike a typical music festival, anyone and everyone would be invited to join and play music and host performances. It’s called Fête de la Musique.

The Georgetown BID, Georgetown Heritage, and the Embassy of France-Villa Albertine are partnering to host our second annual Fête de la Musique – World Music Day on Saturday, June 21. 40-plus musical acts will perform in dozens of locations throughout Georgetown (3 – 7:00 p.m.), or at one of several stages at La Maison Française. (6– 10:00 p.m.) Visit our dedicated event website below, and check out several merchant promotions that day.

For more info go here. 

Local Music

Buddy Guy

w/ Damn Right Encore, Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, and Judith Hill

Wolf Trap, Filene Center, 1551 Trap Rd., Vienna. Saturday, June 6, 7:30 p.m. Gates open: 6:00 p.m.

Blues legend Buddy Guy returns to Wolf Trap treating the crowd to hits like “First Time I Met the Blues,” “Damn Right, I’ve Got the Blues,” and more, plus fan favorites from Guy’s latest No. 1 album, The Blues Don’t Lie. The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer performs with contemporary guitar virtuoso Christone “Kingfish” Ingram and former backup singer for Michael Jackson and Prince, Judith Hill — two acts poised to carry the torch Guy championed during his more than 50-year career.

As The New York Times recently said, “any opportunity to spend [time] in the company of Buddy Guy is an opportunity not to be missed,” and we couldn’t agree more.

Tickets start at $51.50 (incl. fees).

For ticket info go here. 

Indigo Girls

with the Fairfax Symphony

Capital One Hall, Main Theater, 7750 Capital One Tower Road, Tysons. June 19, 20. Doors open: 7:00 p.m.

Twenty years after they began releasing records as the Indigo Girls, Amy Ray and Emily Saliers have sold over 14 million records and are still going strong! Amy and Emily are the only duo with top 40 titles on the Billboard 200 in the '80s, '90s, '00s and '10s.

“One of the finest folk duos of all time” ~ NPR’s Mountain Stage

In 2012, they began collaborating with orchestrators to prepare larger-than-life arrangements of their songs to perform with symphonies around the country. The duo found an elusive sonic sweet spot with the project, creating a seamless blend of folk, rock, pop, and classical that elevated their songs to new heights without sacrificing any of the emotional intimacy and honesty that have defined their music for decades.

The power of unity, both in music and in life, has been an Indigo Girls calling card ever since they burst into the spotlight with their 1989 self-titled breakout album. Since then, the band has racked up a slew of Gold and Platinum records, taken home a coveted GRAMMY Award, and earned the respect of high-profile peers and collaborated from Michael Stipe to Joan Baez.

Rolling Stone said, “they personify what happens when two distinct sensibilities, voices, and worldviews come together to create something transcendentally its own.”

 The Indigo Girls have secured their spot as one of the most legendary musical acts of this generation.

For ticket info go here. 

Up for a Gallery Hop in D.C.?

Museum Walk Weekend

Dupont-Kalorama Museums Consortium, Community Event, June 21-22, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Phillips Collection, 1600 21st St. NW.)

Bring your parents, kids, friends, and neighbors to Dupont Kalorama Museums Consortium’s Museum Walk Weekend, with free admission from 11:00 a.m-4:00 p.m. to The Phillips Collection, Anderson House, Dupont Underground, National Museum of American Jewish Military History, O Museum in The Mansion, and The President Woodrow Wilson House.

At the Phillips enjoy:

10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

• Free admission 

11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

• Spotlight Talks with a Phillips Educator at 11:00 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:00 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 3:00 p.m., and 3:30 p.m.
• Museum Shop tent sale, with discounts on books, fashion accessories, home décor, and more.
• Lounge space with books, drop-in coloring activity, and family-friendly creative play area.

For reservation info go here. 

Local Visual Arts

Check Out Falls Church Arts' All-Member Show (A-L)

Falls Church Arts, 700-B W. Broad St.

For a preview of the show, see our recent article below:

Falls Church Arts: All-Member Show Opens with a Reception, June 7

Falls Church Arts celebrates its member artists’ best work during the All-Member Show at the Falls Church Arts gallery from June 7 to August 10…

The Falls Church IndependentChristopher Jones

The National Council on Aging (NCOA) Photography Award Contest Exhibition

This is 75 — Aging Well for All

Mosaic Arts, 2931 Eskridge Road, Fairfax. June 1 - 30.

For more info go here.

THE INVISIBLE SKATE THEORY:

The theory that we can be, or already are, connected through skateboarding in a way we cannot see.

Mason Exhibitions Arlington, 3601 Fairfax Dr., Arlington. Through August 16.

Curated by Gato.

Skateboarding has always existed on the fringe of cities, of systems, and tradition. The Invisible Skate Theory explores the community built in these edges, creating new spaces and paying homage to those that paved the way. Where they’ve long been left out yet continue to pay it forward. 

Rooted in the DMV’s growing skate scene and expanded through digital platforms like Instagram, this exhibition centers the often-unseen networks of connection, care, and co-creation that hold today’s skateboarding culture together.

It tells the story of how skaters without industry access have made their own maps finding each other through meetups, zines, pop-up events, and social media. It highlights pivotal moments like the 2024 arrival of Bolivia’s all-female skate collective, Imilla Skate, to Washington, D.C. brought by the Smithsonian Folklife Festival. That cross-cultural exchange continues to ripple across communities and coasts.

This exhibition also looks at the imbalance that persists: women are skating, but they are still underrepresented in leadership, industry, and visibility — especially outside of major hubs like NYC and LA. In the DMV, that gap is being closed not by big brands, but by organizers, artists, and everyday skaters doing the work on their own terms.

The Invisible Skate Theory poses the question of how this connection can expand further through the shared moments in this exhibition. While celebrating the behind-the-scenes labor, friendships, and the powerful force of finding a place to belong. It’s about movement, across cities and communities,  and what happens when those movements align.

For more info go here. 

Olivia Tripp Morrow: (Un)tethered

Opens Friday! ~ Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington, 3550 Wilson Blvd., Arlington. Art After House, Friday, June 13, 6 - 9 p.m. Runs June 13 - Sept. 7.

MoCA Arlington is proud to present (Un)tethered, a solo exhibition by multidisciplinary Resident Artist Olivia Tripp Morrow, on view from June 14 to September 7, 2025.

In (Un)tethered, Morrow draws upon her personal experience of caring for her mother during a short battle with cancer, and the void that remained after her death. The exhibition is Morrow’s meditation on the fragmentary nature of memory, and the enduring connections that bind us to loved ones who have passed on.

Through embroidery, fiber-based installations, and sculptural works, Morrow creates an environment in which vibrant colors, soft forms, and airy, lightweight materials abound, evoking a sense of peacefulness and serenity. Images of flowers, windows, and bodies at rest are prominently featured throughout the exhibition, at once recalling the celebration of life, marking absence, and mourning the dead.

The act of embroidery itself is significant for Morrow: it was a skill her mother taught her while she was recovering from major spine surgery in 2020, and which the artist revisited after her mother’s passing in December 2023. Additionally, many of the materials used to create the works in (Un)tethered were inherited from the artist’s mother after she passed, offering a means for a posthumous artistic collaboration.

In (Un)tethered, Olivia Tripp Morrow transforms grief into a tactile, shared experience, inviting viewers to reflect on their own relationships, and the legacies that keep us tethered to loved ones after they have passed on.

Olivia Tripp Morrow holds a BFA in Sculpture from Syracuse University. She has exhibited her work in group exhibitions nationally and internationally, and in solo exhibitions in Virginia, Maryland, Washington, D.C., and Syracuse, NY. She lives and works in Northern Virginia. 

For more info go here. 

Photography

Star Power: Photographs from Hollywood’s Golden Age by George Hurrell

Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery, 8th and G St. NW. Through January 4, 2026.

During the 1930s and early 1940s, George Hurrell (1904–1992) reigned as Hollywood’s preeminent portrait photographer. Hired by the Publicity Department at Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) when he was only twenty-five, Hurrell advanced rapidly to become the studio’s principal portraitist. With a keen eye for artful posing, innovative lighting effects, and skillful retouching, he produced timeless portraits that burnished the luster of many of the “Golden Age’s” greatest stars. “They were truly glamorous people,” he recalled, “and that was the image I wanted to portray.”

In 1933, Hurrell left MGM to open a photography studio on Sunset Boulevard. There, he created some of his most iconic portraits of MGM stars as well as memorable images of leading actors from the other major studios. After closing his Sunset studio in 1938, Hurrell worked briefly for Warner Bros. and Columbia Pictures before serving with a military film production unit during World War II.

Following the war, candid photographs, made with portable, small-format cameras, rose to replace the meticulously crafted, large-format studio portraits that epitomized Hurrell’s style. For George Hurrell, Hollywood’s “Golden Age” had come to an end. “When we stopped using those 8 x 10 cameras,” he declared, “the glamour was gone.”

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Legendary: An Exhibition of Women Artists

Stacy C. Sherwood Community Center, 3740 Blenheim Blvd., Fairfax. Exhibition and Sale through August 30. Women's Workshop Roundtable, Saturday June 21, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.  

In the United States, 51 percent of living visual artists are women, yet only 13.7 percent are represented in galleries. On average, women artists earn 81 cents for every dollar made by their male contemporaries.^[1]   

Legendary:  An Exhibition of Women Artists addresses these inequities and aims to rectify them by creating a safe space for women artists to meet, exhibit and engage with the public. The exhibition will feature the artwork of several prominent women artists from the Washington metropolitan area.

For more info go here.

Local Theater

A Wrinkle in Time

Arena Stage, 1101 6th St. SW. Through July 20. Wednesday, June 18, 7:30 p.m.; Thursday, June 19, 8:00 p.m.; Friday, June 20, 8:00 p.m.; Saturday, June 21, 2:00 p.m.; Saturday, June 21, 8:00 p.m.; Sunday, June 22, 2:00 p.m.; and, Sunday, June 22, 8:00 p.m.

A world-premiere musical of the classic young adult novel.

Meg Murry's father was experimenting with time travel and the fifth dimension when he mysteriously disappeared. Now, Meg, her friend Calvin, and her younger brother Charles Wallace must race to rescue him. Can they outwit the forces of evil they will encounter on their heart-stopping journey through space? Join Meg on this epic quest in an adventurous new musical adaptation of Madeleine L'Engle's Newbery Medal-winning classic novel that will energize your spirit, expand your imagination, and inspire you to believe that love, friendship, and courage can conquer all.

For ticket info go here. 

The Taming of the Shrew

Nova Nightsky Theatre, 225 E. Broad St.

By William Shakespeare. Adapted and Directed by Sarah Baczewski.

In this modern adaptation of Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew, the Minola family — Baptista, Katherine, and Bianca — are always in the spotlight, starring in their own hit show, Keeping Up with the Minolas. The strong-willed and outspoken Katherine, labeled a "shrew" by society, has become cynical and jaded by the limelight, especially as her younger sister Bianca’s charm and beauty earn her all the attention. However, as the ratings begin to fall, the fame-hungry Petruchio enters the scene, determined to "tame" Katherine in unconventional ways to win her hand, all while navigating the superficial world of reality television. Their battle of wits and wills reveals deeper themes of love, power, and identity, as they both wrestle with authenticity in a world obsessed with appearances. Meanwhile, Bianca, the seemingly perfect younger sister, hides her true manipulative nature, flipping the script on the “shrew” label. The story explores the dynamics of gender, marriage, and self-discovery, using humor and wit to critique the performative nature of reality TV and societal expectations.

For more info go here.

Shooting Star

Providence Players of Fairfax, The James Lee Community Center Theater, 2855 Annandale Road, Falls Church. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, June 19-21, 7:30 p.m.

By Steven Dietz. Directed by John Coscia.

In this bittersweet romantic comedy, college lovers, Elena Carson and Reed McAllister, are snowed in overnight at a middle-America airport. They have not seen each other for years and are moved by this unexpected reunion. Elena has stayed true to her hippie-ish, counter-culture path, while Reed has gone predictably corporate and conservative. As the night gives way to laughter, banter, remembrance and alcohol, Elena and Reed revisit a past that holds more surprises than they imagined — and a present that neither of them could have predicted. Filled with laughter and ache, Shooting Star explores the middle days of our lives, and how we get there.

For more info go here.

The Untitled Unauthorized Hunter S. Thompson Musical

Signature Theater, Arlington, 4200 Campbell Ave. Through July 13.

Directed by Christopher Ashley. Choreography and Musical Staging by Jon Rua.

Let’s get wild in this exciting new musical about the infamous author from the mind of Joe Iconis (Be More Chill) and directed by Tony Award-winner Christopher Ashley (Come from Away).

A collision of politics, counterculture and rock and roll in human form, Hunter S. Thompson is impossible to pin down. Careening from the 1940s to 2005, Thompson invents Gonzo journalism, attempts to take down a corrupt president, and quests for equality for his fellow weirdos, outsiders and freaks. However, this anti-hero’s drug-fueled tornado leaves a trail of destruction as he grapples with his legacy in a world that has left him behind.

Funny and unique, as anarchic and irreverent as the writer himself, this explosive rock musical will spark a revolution for the rebel inside us all.

“Funny, freaky, informal, fiercely independent… an emotional passing of the torch to the future activists of the world, a celebration of and a primal call to the freaks and misfits.” – San Diego Magazine‘s review of the original sold out production at La Jolla Playhouse

Discussion Nights: June 17 at 7:30 p.m. and July 9 at 7:30 p.m. Go behind the scenes with an exclusive post-show discussion following select Tuesday and Wednesday performances.

Recommended Age: 18+

Effects Warnings: This show will use strobe lights, gunshot and explosion sounds, and theatrical haze.

Content Warnings: Contains adult language, depictions of drug use and violence, and discussions of traumatic subjects.

Running Time: Running time is approximately 2 hours, 35 minutes, with one 15-minute intermission.

For ticket info go here. 

August Wilson’s

The Piano Lesson

Extended! ~ 1st STAGE, 1524 Spring Hill Road, Tysons, June 13, 7:30 p.m.; June 14, 7:30 p.m.; June 14, 7:30 p.m.; June 15, 2:00 p.m. Meet the Cast: June 14.

Directed by Danielle A. Drakes.

Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, this haunting, luminous play is fourth in Wilson’s famous American Century Cycle. Set in 1930s Pittsburgh, Berniece and her brother, Boy Willie, navigate the complexities of their past and the weight of their future, all centered around an heirloom piano with a story of its own.

“Like other Wilson plays, it seems to sing even when it is talking.” –The New York Times

For ticket info go here. 

The Play That Goes Wrong

Just opened! ~ The Little Theatre of Alexandria, 600 Wolfe Street, Alexandria. 

For more info go here. 

A Lovely Day to Kill Your Spouse

Last Weekend! ~Dominion Stage, Gunston Theatre Two, 2700 S. Lang St., Arlington. Friday, June 20, 8:00 p.m.; Saturday, June 21, 8:00 p.m.

By Lindsey Brown.

The open water, a small rowboat, and a marriage on the brink. Just how far would you trust your spouse? Or their family?

For ticket info go here. 

BOTIQUÍN DE BOLEROS COLUMBIA HEIGHTS – Columbia Heights Bolero Bar

Just Opened! ~ GALA Hispanic Theatre, 3333 14th Street, NW. Through June 29. Performances: Wednesdays – Saturdays, 8:00 p.m., Sundays, 2:00 p.m. | Funciones: Miércoles a sábados 8:00 p.m., domingos 2:00 p.m.

By | De Rubén León (Venezuela)

Adapted and Version by | Adaptada y  versionada por Gustavo Ott

Directed and Choreographed by | Dirigida y Coreografiada por Valeria Cossu

WORLD PREMIERE ADAPTATION | ESTRENO MUNDIAL DE LA ADAPTACIÓN

In Spanish with English surtitles | En español con sobretítulos en inglés

This musical mosaic regales us with the stories, anecdotes, and memories of patrons who attend the reopening of the “Columbia Heights Bolero Bar.” The feelings and passions of the performers are influenced by the audience who, despite their role as spectators, become part of the show with their own stories of broken hearts. A cabaret-style immersive musical featuring famous boleros, a beloved genre shared across the region from Mexico to the Caribbean to South America.

Un mosaico musical, donde resalta el bolero como género del despecho, determina los cuentos, anécdotas y recuerdos de los clientes que asisten a la reinauguración del Botiquín de Boleros de Columbia Heights. Durante el evento, los sentimientos y pasiones de los actores no le serán indiferentes al público que bien conoce, pese a su rol de espectador, serán partícipes de la teatralidad del despechado. Un cabaret musical con famosos boleros, el género más querido -y sufrido- en toda la región, desde México, el Caribe y Suramérica.

Press Night (Noche de prensa): Friday, June 13, 2025 at 8 pm | Viernes, 13 de junio de 2025, a las 8 pm. There will be karaoke and an artist cocktail reception.

Tickets: 4 on-stage seats at $70 each and 4 close-to-stage seats at $60 each for all performances. Regular tickets are $48 Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays, $50 Fridays and Saturdays; $35 Seniors (65+), Military, and Groups (10+); $25 25 and Under; Noche de GALA: $55 (per person). To purchase tickets online for groups (10+), use code 10Plus.

Boletos: 4 asientos en el escenario por $70 cada uno y 4 asientos muy cerca del escenario a $60 cada uno para todas las funciones. Los boletos regulares cuentan $48 para miércoles, jueves y domingos, $50 para viernes y sábados; $35 adultos mayores, militares y grupos (10+); $25 personas de 25 años o menos; Noche de GALA: $55 (por persona). Para adquirir boletos online para grupos (10+), usa el código 10Plus.

In the Lobby

During the run of Columbia Heights Bolero Bar, enjoy the exhibit The Divine Orishas by Cuban artist Reina María Valdés in the GALA lobby. The artist brings to life the iconography and mythology of Afro-Cuban culture with strength and vigor through colored paper and pastel crayons as mediums. The exhibition includes six Yoruba Orichas (spirits) framed in the unique flora and fauna of the island and its waters.

Valdes’ work evokes the rites celebrations and symbolism of the Regla d Ochá through vibrant images of Eleguá, guardian of the road; Babalú Ayé, healer of the sick; Yemayá, queen of the sea; Changó, fury of the heavens; Ochún, goddess of freshwater and gold; and Obatalá, eye and father of the universe.

For ticket info go here. 

The Berlin Diaries

Theater J, 1529 Sixteenth Street, NW. Through June 29.

By Andrea Stolowitz. Directed by Elizabeth Dinkova.

Oregon Book Award-winning playwright Andrea Stolowitz opens the pages of her great-grandfather’s journal to discover a previously unknown genealogy in The Berlin Diaries. How do you find home when a family history is scattered like the torn pages of a journal entry released to the wind? Two performers become generations of characters in an attempt to stitch together clues and restore memories formerly lost to time.

How do people become verschollen, lost, like library books, leaving only the dusty outline – a life reduced to negative space? Stolowitz searches for clues that propel her forward and backward in time, pursuing a family history formerly lost to war. In a breathtaking journey around the world, what will remain lost and what will be found at the intersection of national history and private lives?

For more info go here. 

Mosaic Theater: Andy Warhol in Iran

Atlas Performing Arts Center, 1333 H St. NE. Thurs., June 19, 7:30 p.m.; Friday, Jne 20, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, June 21, 3:00 p.m.; Saturday, June 21, 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, June 22, 3:00 p.m. Through June 29.

“Riveting, brilliantly imagined!” - WTTW Chicago

“Highly watchable! Funny!” – Chicago Reader

“Complex and compelling!” – Chicago Tribune

By Brent Askari. Directed by Serge Seiden.

It’s 1976, and less than 3 years before her exile, the Empress Farah beckons Andy Warhol to begin pop-art portraits of the royals in Tehran. When a fascinating University student takes Warhol hostage to publicize his group’s demands, a life or death struggle ensues over revolution, responsibility and the arts.

Based on a true story, Andy Warhol in Iran hums with intelligence and humor. Award-winning playwright Brent Askari affirms the power of art to transcend boundaries and connect across cultures and time. Serge Seiden returns to direct after popular productions of Hooded and Eureka Day.

For ticket info go here. 

Hedwig and the Angry Inch

Final Weekend! ~ Tickets Limited! ~ Signature Theatre, 4200 Campbell Ave., Arlington. Thursday June 19, 8:00 p.m.; Saturday, June 21, 2:00 p.m. Ends June 22.

In Signature’s remarkably intimate ARK Theatre, this radical rock musical explodes with glam, grit, glitter and heart.

With killer heels and a fabulous wig, Hedwig tours the country, trailing the ex-lover who stole her songs and made it big. Tonight, Hedwig will tell her story on her own terms, in an unforgettable show about growing up in Communist East Germany, the botched sex change operation that allowed her to come to the United States, and life beyond the binary.

Hilarious and heartbreaking, with an electrifying score, this queer anthem cult classic celebrates surviving against all odds.

“The most exciting rock score written for the theatre since, oh, ever!” – Time Magazine

Directed by Ethan Heard. Text by John Cameron Mitchell. Music and Lyrics by Stephen Trask.

This show contains adult language and descriptions of trauma.

For ticket info go here. 

Twelfth Night

By William Shakespeare

Selling out fast! Folger Shakespeare Library, 201 E. Capitol St. SE, Wed., June 18, 2:00 p .m.; Wed., June 18, 7:30 p.m.; Fri., June 20, 8:00 p.m.; Sat., June 21, 2:00 p .m.; Sat., June 21, 8:00 p.m.; Sun., June 22, 2:00 p.m.; Sun., June 22, 7:30 p.m.. Through June 22.

Directed by Mei Ann Teo.

Named for the twelfth night after Christmas, the end of the Christmas season, Twelfth Night plays with love and power. The Countess Olivia, a woman with her own household, attracts Duke (or Count) Orsino. Two other would-be suitors are her pretentious steward, Malvolio, and Sir Andrew Aguecheek.

Onto this scene arrive the twins Viola and Sebastian; caught in a shipwreck, each thinks the other has drowned. Viola disguises herself as a male page and enters Orsino’s service. Orsino sends her as his envoy to Olivia — only to have Olivia fall in love with the messenger. The play complicates, then wonderfully untangles, these relationships.

Tickets: $20 – $84. Duration: 2 hours and 15 minutes, including a 15-minute intermission. This production of Twelfth Night includes mature content including sexual innuendo, stylized intimacy, adult language, and simulated alcohol and tobacco use. The production utilizes haze and strobing lights.

For ticket info go here. 

Senior Class

A World Premiere Musical! Olney Theater Center, 2001 Olney-Sandy Spring Road, Olney, Md. Wed., June 18, 7:30 p.m.; Thursday, June 19, 7:30 p.m.; Friday, June 20, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, June 21, 1:30 p.m.; Saturday, June 21, 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, June 22, 1:30 p.m.; Sunday, June 22, 7:00 p.m. Through June 22.

When budget cuts to the arts program mean their high school theatre can’t pay for My Fair Lady, Colin and G.B., two Broadway-obsessed students, decide to stage their own original musical version of Shaw’s Pygmalion. The search for an actress to play Eliza Doolittle leads them to a Harlem-born-and-bred subway dancer who just might be perfect — but artistic egos and high school hierarchies threaten to undermine the production before the big opening night. As the quickly-assembled coalition of theatre kids, dance crew veterans, and the occasional jock, struggles to mount their production of My Leading Lady: A New Pygmalion... with a Preface and Sequel, the class and gender divides of Shaw’s original reemerge in surprising ways. Can the senior class musical be saved? (And will Colin score his much-wished-for “Jimmy” Award to launch his meteoric rise to stardom as the first-ever J-EGOT?) Amy Anders Corcoran (Beautiful: The Carole King Musical) directs this World Premiere musical-lovers’ musical full of dancing and comedy, dedicated to the timeless belief that the show must go on!

Tickets: $41 - $101. Duration: Approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes with a 15-minute intermission.

For more info go here. 

Frankenstein

Extended! ~ Tickets Limited! ~ Shakespeare Theatre Company, Klein Theatre, 450 7th Street NW. Wed., June 18, 7:30 p.m. (Only 3 tickets left); Saturday, June 21, 2:00 p.m. (Only 2 tickets left). Through June 29.

Written and directed by Emily Burns. Based on the novel by Mary Shelley.

Emily Burns (adaptor of STC’s Macbeth and Much Ado About Nothing), reimagines Mary Shelley’s gothic science fiction masterpiece as a chilling exploration of the horror within humanity and what it means to create a new life.

This visceral and provocative production reveals the inner lives of Elizabeth and Victor Frankenstein in bold new ways. Burns’s Frankenstein rides the edge of cinematic thriller and intense drama, redefining the legend we know, the name we fear, and the monstrous act at the heart of the story.

Runtime: Approximately two hours and 20 minutes, with one 15-minute intermission.

Explore History!

New Traveling Exhibit

WWII : Voices of Service

Just Opened! ~ Fairfax Museum and Visitor Center, 10209 Main St, Fairfax. Open Wednesdays through Mondays, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

This traveling banner exhibit from the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History explores major events of the war through the photographs, letters, and oral histories of everyday Americans. From the attack on Pearl Harbor through the GI Bill, it provides an overview of important events on the battlefield and the home front.

This exhibition was funded through a grant from the Veterans Legacy Grant Program. Each panel highlights the experiences of men and women interred in National Cemeteries with a special Soldier Spotlight. The exhibition commemorates WWII Veterans and Service members through the discovery and sharing of their stories, reminding viewers that it was individual Americans from all walks of life whose service and sacrifice led to Allied victory. We invite you to use this exhibition as an example to learn more about the service of Veterans in your community.

For more info go here.

Local Comedy

Demetri Martin: The Quick Draw Tour

Warner Theatre, 513 13th St. NW. Saturday, June 21, 7:00 p.m.

Demetri Martin is a standup comedian, writer, and director. Demetri won the Perrier Award at the International Fringe Festival in Edinburgh for his one-man show, If I. At the Melbourne International Comedy festival, his show Dr. Earnest Parrot Presents Demetri won Australia’s Barry Award. Demetri has released three standup comedy albums and four hour-long standup comedy specials, including his latest for Netflix, The Overthinker.

Demetri created and starred in his own television series for Comedy Central called Important Things with Demetri Martin. His books, This Is a Book and Point Your Face at This, are New York Times Bestsellers. His latest book, If It’s Not Funny It’s Art, features a collection of his original drawings. Demetri’s fiction has appeared in The New Yorker, Esquire, and The New York Times Magazine. His first feature film, Dean, won the Founder’s Prize at the Tribeca Film Festival for best narrative American feature film.

Demetri has brown hair and he is allergic to peanuts. 

For ticket info go here. 

$5 Comedy Night

The State Theatre, 220 N. Washington St., June 20. Doors open: 7:00 p.m. Showtime: 8:30 p.m.

$5 Comedy Night is back inside at the State Theatre! Featuring the DMVs best comedians.

Must be 18-or-over to enter unless accompanied by a parent. Valid ID required.

Save some money! There's only a $1 fee when you buy your ticket in person at the box office.

For more info go here. 

Join a Writers Group!

Falls Church Writers Group

Mary Riley Styles Public Library, 120 N. Virginia Ave., Wednesday, June 18, Lower Level Conference Room, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Ages 18+.

A group for local aspiring writers. Share your work, give and receive feedback. All kinds of writing considered. Bring something you're working on. Usually meets the fourth Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. Attend in person or online.

Contact: Peter Sullivan; email: psullivan@fallschurchva.gov; phone: (703) 248-5088.

For more info go here. 

Don't Be Spineless ~ Try a Jellyfish Terrarium Workshop!

PlantHouse, 921 North Saint Asaph Street Alexandria, Saturday, June 21, 6:30 p.m.  

Dive into creativity with our Jellyfish Terrarium Workshop! Join us for a mesmerizing experience where you'll craft your very own underwater world using rocks, sand, air plants, and an array of decorative pieces. Let your imagination swim wild as you design a unique terrarium to adorn your space.

What's Included:

🌿 Expert guidance on terrarium assembly and design;

🌿 Choice of terrarium size:

• `3"x9" Cylinder: $33
• 5"x10" Cylinder: $43

🌿 High-quality materials including rocks, sand, air plants, and decorative pieces;

🌿 A variety of customization options to suit your personal style;

🌿 Refreshments to enjoy while you create;

Ticket Options:

1. Individual Ticket: Includes workshop participation and all materials needed for your chosen terrarium size.
2. Project Sharing Ticket: For parties of 2 people and only wanting to make one project.

Escape the ordinary and let your creativity flourish in our cozy plant store atmosphere. Whether you're a seasoned terrarium enthusiast or a curious beginner, this workshop is sure to delight!

Come by early or stick around after you finish your project to shop our retail plant shelves and get a special discount! Show your workshop ticket at checkout and recieve 20 percent off plants.

🪴 Treat yourself to an extra leafy friend. This discount is only available on the day of your workshop reservation.

Spaces are limited, so secure your spot today and embark on a journey to create your own miniature aquatic wonderland!

Refunds up to 7 days before event.

For more info go here. 

By Christopher Jones