Entertainment

All the World's a Stage

LTA holds Open House July 13.

The Little Theatre of Alexandria will hold an Open House reception Friday, July 13 at 8 p.m. to welcome the community.

Town Green Rocks with Kiddie-Rock

Rocknoceros Kicks Off Kids’ Concert Series on Town Green with huge crowd.

On June 20, local kiddie-rock stars Rocknoceros kicked off the children’s concert series on the Town Green. One could hardly find grass among the ground cover of blankets and lawn chairs and humans of all ages and heights, from newborns in carriers to grandparents.

Vintage Baseball Game Draws Fans, History Buffs

Baseball played by 1864 rules comes to Vienna.

A Mid-Atlantic Vintage baseball tournament and living history exhibition on June 23 continued Vienna’s sesquicentennial commemoration of the Civil War.

Summer Campfires at Nature Centers

Families are invited to the Gulf Branch fire ring or Long Branch Amphitheater for old-fashioned fun — including s'mores.

Big Weekend of Music Set For Lubber Run Amphitheater

Weekend of Music Set for Lubber Run Amphitheater

The Lubber Run Amphitheater presents a full three-night weekend of free live entertainment under the stars of Arlington this week.

U.S. and French Dancers Compete

Dance battle at the Artisphere concludes weeklong hip-hop festival.

For one week, people in the Washington area saw the result of combining French and hip-hop. The Urban Corps hip-hop festival showcased the different styles of U.S. and French hip-hop dance and ended on Friday, May 25 at the Artisphere in Rosslyn with a dance battle pitting three dance crews from France against two local crews.

Seeking Next ‘Signature Idol’

Signature Theatre is looking for the next “Signature Idol” with the return of its Signature Idol Competition being held during this year’s annual Open House on Aug. 4.

Having Fun Along the Potomac

Riverbend, Great Falls Parks offer summer activities.

The Potomac River makes up the eastern border of Great Falls, and this summer the two parks located alongside it will be brimming with summer activities over the next few months, as Riverbend Park and Great Falls Park will host a variety of classes, trips and educational sessions.

Great Falls Couple Explore Local Day Trips

Beth and David Sansbury chronicle ‘52 Perfect Day Trips.’

Great Falls residents Beth and David Sansbury are no strangers to travel. The two of them count 67 countries they’ve visited. But after long careers in the CIA, they had enough of being cooped up in an office. So after retirement, they began spending their days outdoors pursuing their true passions: hiking, biking, kayaking and touring local attractions.

Enjoying Summer in McLean

Fourth of July, revamped Block Party highlight summer events.

This summer in McLean will start off with an annual celebration and conclude with a revamped version of one of the community’s signature youth events. The annual Fourth of July fireworks show will take place Wednesday, July 4 at Langley High School, with grounds opening up at 8 p.m.

Great Stories for a Great Cause

Better Said Than Done, a community of professional storytellers based in Northern Virginia, hosted a night of storytelling for a cause. In "Our Bodies, Our Selves," storytellers shared personal tales of tattoos, dealing with Alzheimers, marathon running and other crazy things we do and have done with our bodies. The event was a fundraiser for Friends of Reston.

Over the Edge

Rappellers raise $60,000 for Special Olympics.

Rose Pleskow is not one to shy away from a challenge. The 23-year-old Reston resident competed in the Special Olympics World Summer Games in Athens, Greece, last summer, earned multiple medals in the 2012 Virginia Special Olympic Summer Games and recently competed in an 800-meter race in the waters around the Cayman Islands.

Tennis Opportunities for All Ages

Reston-Herndon area provides opportunities for children, more experienced players.

Looking for open-air fun for the family this summer? The Reston Association provides a range of activities to soak up all of a family’s free time, including pools and tennis courts for guests and locals with the appropriate passes.

UCM’s Creekside Village Community Day a Success

Some 300 families came together to celebrate the feeling of community and dedication that they enjoy at Creekside Village in Alexandria on May 19. The beautiful spring weather contributed as hundreds of people enjoyed food, music, dancing, games, and special presentations.

Calendar (Burke/Fairfax/Lorton/Springfield)

June 22-29.

Entertainment in Burke/Fairfax/Lorton/Springfield.

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