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Reston Events in August
Summer is wrapping up — don’t miss your chance to enjoy all the music, festivals, and more. August’s event highlights include the Fairfax 4H Fair and Carnival, two triathlons, and a new happy hour concert series on Thursday nights at Reston Town Center. Here is the event calendar for August in Reston, Herndon, and the surrounding areas of Northern…
July 31, 2015A Perfectly Relaxed Summer Night at a Great Falls Concert on the Green
There’s something sublime about a picnic blanket in a grassy field with live music. Reston has some excellent summer concerts at Reston Town Center and Lake Anne Plaza, but those two bustling, paved locations are lacking in a certain coziness. If you want to stretch out in the grass with some wine and music, you don’t have to head all the…
July 15, 2015Photo Gallery: Fourth of July Holiday Weekend at Lake Anne
It was an exciting holiday weekend at Lake Anne! The Fourth of July weekend offered beach parties, fire dancers, neighborhood celebrations, and (unauthorized) fireworks. Here are some photos from the weekend. Kalypso’s Sports Tavern started off the holiday weekend with the restaurant’s fifth anniversary celebration on Friday, July 3rd. The team at Kalypso’s transported a truckload of sand onto the…
July 6, 2015June Events in the Reston Area
Reston’s event schedule is filling as summer warms up. Highlights for June 2015 include a yoga festival, the return of weekly concerts around town, a chalk festival at Lake Anne, and the arrival of international athletes participating in the World Police and Fire Games. Mark your calendars, because there’s a lot going on during the summer…
May 31, 2015DMV Music Series, Vol. 2: Reston Locals RDGLDGRN Debut New Music
DC has rich music history that includes major players in the genres of punk, jazz, indie rock, and it’s own musical style of funk called go-go. And while some of the bands from the past are legends, we thought it would be fun to delve into what’s happening today. In our DC Music Series, we’ll…
May 5, 2015DMV Music Series, Vol. 1: An Interview with Jake Starr of Jake Starr & The Delicious Fullness and Go Mod Go!
DC has rich music history that includes major players in the genres of punk, jazz, indie rock, and it’s own musical style of funk called go-go. And while some of the bands from the past are legends, we thought it would be fun to delve into what’s happening today. In our DC Music Series, we’ll introduce…
April 23, 2015St. Patrick’s Day Events in the Reston Area
This article is from 2015. Please refer to our list of 2016 St. Patrick’s Day Events in Reston, Northern Virginia, and DC. It’s time to pull out your green shirt and celebrate the day when beer is served with breakfast. We have ideas for you! Here are some great St. Patrick’s Day events, festivals, concerts, and bar crawls in Northern Virginia…
March 11, 2015The SingStrong A Cappella Festival Comes to Reston
Perhaps you’ve discovered a cappella music by watching Pitch Perfect or The Sing Off, or maybe you’re like me, and you’ve been a fan since your college days. If you’re unfamiliar with this musical format, a cappella is music sung without instrumental accompaniment. This artform originated centuries ago as religious madrigals, which eventually influenced the musical styles of barbershop and doo wop. Contemporary…
March 2, 2015February Events in the Reston Area
Don’t let the weather turn you into a hermit! Even though it’s the coldest time of year, Reston still offers plenty of fun things to do. Here are some event highlights for February in the Reston area. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2015 Freezin’ for a Reason – Virginia Polar Dip 2pm, Lake Anne Plaza, Reston Every winter, hundreds…
February 1, 2015Ten Reasons to Come to Lake Anne in the Middle of Winter
Lake Anne really shines in the warm months. Boat rentals, concerts, farmers markets, festivals, and outdoor dining make it a summertime delight. But so much is going on at Lake Anne Plaza all year round, and you really should come in the winter, too. Here are some reasons why: 1. There’s wild nightlife. Anyone who shrugs off Lake…
January 12, 2015