We’re sorry to see summer go, but September brings some of our area’s greatest events. The Lake Anne Jazz and Blues Festival and the Reston Multicultural Festival will help to cure those back-to-school blues. Here’s what’s happening this month in Reston, Herndon, Great Falls, and surrounding areas of Northern Virginia.
The Lake Anne Jazz and Blues Festival
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2015
Lake Anne Jazz Week
Lake Anne Plaza, Reston
Lake Anne’s first Jazz Week features a variety of themed concerts and events.
7-10pm: The Red Tree Solo (Cafe Montmartre)
8pm: Jazz Trivia Night (Kalypso’s Sports Tavern)
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2015
Lake Anne Jazz Week
Lake Anne Plaza, Reston
Lake Anne’s first Jazz Week features a variety of themed concerts and events.
7-10pm: The Caterpillars Duet (Cafe Montmartre)
9:30pm: Jazz Karaoke Night (Kalypso’s Sports Tavern)
Food Truck Thursdays
11am-2pm: Reston Town Center Village Square Park
A variety of food truck vendors will provide lunch and dessert options.
Lake Anne Jazz Week
Lake Anne Plaza, Reston
Lake Anne’s first Jazz Week features a variety of themed concerts and events.
7-9pm: Take a Break Summer Concert Series featuring the Chris Vadala Quartet (Plaza)
Lake Anne Jazz Week
Lake Anne Plaza, Reston
Lake Anne’s first Jazz Week features a variety of themed concerts and events.
6:30-8:30pm: The Jason Kearse Trio (Plaza)
7:30-10:30pm: Cabernet (Cafe Monmartre)
9pm-1am: Dixie Power Trio (Kalypso’s Sports Tavern)
JamBrew: Ted Garber Group
6:30-9:30pm: Herndon Town Green, 777 Lynn Street, Herndon
Bring a blanket and enjoy this free outdoor music festival. Choose from several kinds of domestic and craft beers as you enjoy live music. FREE.
The Lake Anne Jazz and Blues Festival
Lake Anne Jazz & Blues Festival
1-8pm: Lake Anne Plaza
This annual event is a Modern Reston favorite! Enjoy waterfront blues, funk, R&B, and jazz performed by seven performing artists.
Chalk Drawing Workshop
11am-1pm: Reston Town Center Pavilion
Prepare for ChalkFest with this free workshop led by by chalk artist Patrick Owens.
Reston Concerts on the Town Series: David Akers and the Soul Shakers
7-10pm: Reston Town Center Pavilion
Bring your lawn chairs or picnic blankets to the Pavilion for the summer’s last Saturday night concert. Rain or shine. FREE.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2015
Concerts on the Green: Scott Kurt and Memphis 59
6-8pm: Great Falls Village Centre Green
Bring a picnic blanket and chairs for an evening of live music in a grassy park setting. FREE.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2015
Mr. Knick Knack! Children’s Performance
10:30-11:15am: Reston Town Center Pavilion
This popular musician performs weekly to a crowd of children and their grownups. FREE.
Herndon Labor Day Festival
11am-5pm: Herndon Town Green, 777 Lynn Street, Herndon
The annual Labor Day Festival features unlimited Virginia wine tastings, craft beers, music, a craft show, sponsor gallery, and food vendors. Admission is $20, and children 12 and under are free.
New Castle Clips Beer & Film Tour
7pm-10pm: Market Street in Reston Town Center
A coast-to-coast show brings New Belgium beer offerings paired with inspiring short films, traveling tricks and contests. Attendance is FREE. 100% of proceeds from beer sales benefit Fairfax Advocates for Better Bicycling.
Opening Reception: Ephemeral
6-9pm: Greater Reston Arts Center (GRACE), 12001 Market Street, Reston
This art exhibit will explore the nature of non-permanent, three-dimensional work addressing the concept of ephemerality, whether conceptually, through site-specific works, or through the nature of the materials. Exhibit will run through November 14, 2015. FREE and open to the public.
JamBrew: Jonny Grave & The Tombstones
6:30-9:30pm: Herndon Town Green, 777 Lynn Street, Herndon
Bring a blanket and enjoy this free outdoor music festival. Choose from several kinds of domestic and craft beers as you enjoy live music. FREE.
The colorful ChalkFest at Reston Town Center
ChalkFest
8am-4:30pm: Reston Town Center
The public is invited to create chalk drawings on Market Street. There will be prizes for professional artists, amateur artists, families and kids. Register online.
RA’s Community Yard Sale
8:30am-12pm: Reston Association, 12001 Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston
95 families will be selling a variety of items. Register online to reserve a space for selling.
Chesapeake Dock Dog Diving Demonstration
1-4pm: Lake Anne Plaza
Champion trained dogs will entertain the crowds by leaping into the lake. The event also features adoptable dogs, “Ask the Trainer,” and pet product representatives.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2015
Mr. Knick Knack! Children’s Performance
10:30-11:15am: Reston Town Center Pavilion
This popular musician performs weekly to a crowd of children and their grownups. FREE.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2015
Film: A Bird in the Hand: Patrick Dougherty’s Sculptural Installation in Reston, VA
7:30pm: Bow Tie Cinemas, 11940 Market Street, Reston Town Center
Local filmmaker Rebekah Wingert-Jabi created this documentary about the grand stick sculpture at Reston Town Center. The film screening will be followed by a panel discussion with artist Patrick Doughtery and director Rebekah Wingert-Jabi. Please RSVP by Sept. 14 to [email protected].
Discussion: Lake Anne Brewhouse and the Lake Anne Coffee Shop
7pm: Jo Ann Rose Gallery at the RCC Lake Anne, Reston
Join the Reston Historic Trust and Museum at the Jo Ann Rose Gallery in RCC Lake Anne as they talk with the owners of the two newest businesses at Lake Anne.
JamBrew: Foot Werk
6:30-9:30pm: Herndon Town Green, 777 Lynn Street, Herndon
Bring a blanket and enjoy this free outdoor music festival. Choose from several kinds of domestic and craft beers as you enjoy live music. FREE.
Dulles Day 5K and Plane Pull
Dulles Airport
It’s a party on the runway! Get a team together and try to pull an Airbus in the annual Dulles Plane Pull. Other events include a 5K on the runway, a car show, a kids’ truck pull, and aircraft displays.
Reston Rally for a Cause: Doubles
Lake Newport Tennis Courts, Reston
This tennis event will raise funds to benefit a variety of charities. Register online.
Herndon Kids Triathlon
8am: Herndon Community Center, 814 Ferndale Avenue, Herndon
This event is designed for any youth, ages 6-16, regardless of athletic ability. Register online.
Celebrating Jaguars with Nation’s Capital Jaguar Owners Club
10am-3:30pm: Reston Town Center Pavilion and Market Street
This judged car show will include displays from the 1927 Swallow to the new Jaguar F-Type, and a salute to U.S. veterans. FREE.
Reston Historic Trust Family Fun Day
2-4pm: Lake Anne Plaza
Join the Reston Historic Trust and Museum for family fun on the plaza. Enjoy live music, refreshments, family activities, meet Robert E. Simon, and learn about why becoming a member of RHT helps to preserve and promote Reston’s unique history.
Reston Rally for a Cause: Singles
Lake Newport Tennis Courts, Reston
This tennis event will raise funds to benefit a variety of charities. Register online.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2015
Mr. Knick Knack! Children’s Performance
10:30-11:15am: Reston Town Center Pavilion
This popular musician performs weekly to a crowd of children and their grownups. FREE.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2015
Film: INSIDE OUT: The People’s Art Project
7:30-9:30pm: The CenterStage at RCC Hunters Woods, Reston
Learn more about Lake Anne’s new art installation with this documentary that tracks the evolution of the biggest participatory art project in the world.
Live More Block Party
11am-2pm: Reston Town Center Pavilion
Learn the benefits of new transportation options, including Silver Line Metro, plus entertainment, face painting, refreshments, and giveaways. FREE.
JamBrew: Justin Trawick and the Common Good
6:30-9:30pm: Herndon Town Green, 777 Lynn Street, Herndon
Bring a blanket and enjoy this free outdoor music festival. Choose from several kinds of domestic and craft beers as you enjoy live music. FREE.
The Reston Multicultural Festival
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2015
Reston Multicultural Festival
11am-6pm: Lake Anne Plaza, Reston
This festival is another Modern Reston favorite! The festival features live music and dance performances, a naturalization ceremony, an international book fair, arts and crafts, an art exhibit, and food from around the world. New this year is the “We Make Reston” community art exhibit.
Walk to End Alzheimers
8:30am: Reston Town Center
Support the Alzheimers Association with this 1- or 2-mile charity walk. Walk begins at 10am. Register on site at 8:30am, or online.
Bike Tour d’ Art
9-11am: Lake Newport Tennis Court parking lot, Reston
A guided bike tour of Reston’s paths will lead participants to Reston’s featured art works, including murals and commissioned sculptures. Contact [email protected] to register.
OktoBREWfest 2015
12-10pm: Herndon Town Green, 777 Lynn Street, Herndon
Ring in Oktober with local music, craft beer, and local food and wine. A variety of musicians will perform, including Theycallmepiano, Bach 2 Rock, Margot Macdonald, and Justin Trawick.
Stride Forward 5K Run/Walk and Family Health Fair
8:30am-12pm: Reston Town Center
Pediatric Specialists of Virginia’s will hold its first fundraiser to benefit children under their care. Strollers and pets welcome. Family Health Fair activities include giveaways, health tips, recreation, kids’ activities, food and music.
NatureFest 2015
1-5pm: Runnymede Park, 195 Herndon Parkway, Herndon
Explore various nature stations throughout the park including butterflies, bees, life in the meadow, web of life, and much more. Live animal shows throughout the day. FREE.
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Reston Multicultural Festival Art Exhibit: “Art Mirrors Culture”
Reston Town Center’s Colorful ChalkFest
A Perfectly Relaxed Summer Night at a Great Falls Concert on the Green
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Photo credit: Charlotte Geary
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