“The Carpenters Songbook” and “Mamma Mia!” revisit beloved hits through different theatrical lenses Two distinct celebrations of pop music will arrive at The National Theatre this fall. “The Carpenters Songbook: A Live Celebration” offers a one-night concert portrait of Karen and Richard Carpenter on Oct. 17, while “Mamma Mia!” turns ABBA’s catalog into a musical comedy for a three-week run …
Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Here are our picks for the best events happening in the area! The Addams Familyby McLean Community Players Friday, October 97:30pm Saturday, October 102:00pm & 7:30pm Sunday, October 112:00pm & 7:30pm The Alden Theatre1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101 $25/$20/$18 They’re creepy, they’re kooky- and they’re perfect for the whole family. The …
Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Here are our picks for the best events happening in the area! Fall Festival 2026 Friday, October 26:00pm – 10:00pm The Winery at Bull Run15950 Lee HighwayCentreville, VA 20121 We’re welcoming Fall with the sounds of the On Tap Band, fire pits, food trucks, and specialty fall drinks like mulled wine and …
Please check the center’s website, mcleancenter.org, for the most current information. All activities are held at the center, located at 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean, Va. 22101, unless otherwise noted. Alden Theatre Performances & Events Ballet Hispánico New YorkMUJERES: Women in Motion Friday, Oct. 2, 7 p.m.All AgesThe Alden Theatre In a world defined by change and reinvention, Ballet Hispánico New York …
Registration to Win Prizes is Open in the Artists and Families & Kids Categories On October 17, Market Street at Reston Town Center will become a giant canvas as professional and amateur artists, families, and kids fill the pavement with a kaleidoscope of chalk creations at ChalkFest 2026, one of the community’s most colorful and creative events. Whether you’re ready …
The actor makes her national tour debut in a new stage production. Annalese Starzec grew up around dance studios, watching her three older siblings take classes before following them onto the floor. Now that connection to dance has brought her to Frances “Baby” Houseman, the heroine of “Dirty Dancing.” Starzec is making her national tour debut as Baby in a …
Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Here are our picks for the best events happening in the area! Fab Friday: Karen as Dolly – A Tribute To Dolly Parton Friday, September 257:30pm – 9:00pm Reston Station1901 Reston Metro PlazaReston, VA 20190 Workin’ 9-5 is rough so kick back with this dazzling Dolly Parton tribute band! Enjoy sip-and-stroll drinks, …
Before the first song, Jay Nash sometimes notices tense shoulders and stern expressions in the audience. As the evening unfolds, he watches those faces soften. People loosen up. Whatever they brought through the door seems a little less heavy. That change is part of what keeps him coming back to the stage after nearly 25 years of writing songs and …
Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Here are our picks for the best events happening in the area! The Second Best School Shooting Friday, September 18 & Saturday, September 198:00pm Sunday, September 202:00pm Performances run through October 11 NextStop Theatre269 Sunset Park DriveHerndon, Virginia 20170 A U.S. Premiere dark comedy about grief, friendship, and what happens when one …
Music, Dance, Art and Storytelling Return to Reston Town Center The Reston Multicultural Festival celebrates 25 years of bringing people together on Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Reston Town Center. Thousands are expected to gather for a day of music, dance, art and cultural exchange. The festival began with a vision from Reston residents …
