27 Things To Do in June

Summer brings live music festivals, outdoor movies, a cycling classic and Taste of Del Ray.

May 28, 2019

Kenny G

Where: The Birchmere, 3701 Mount Vernon Ave., Alexandria

When: June 24, 7:30 p.m.

Sax soloist Kenny G is on that elite list of musicians who have sold more albums than anyone else, joining the likes of Shania Twain, Billy Joel and Pink Floyd. Hear your favorites (which hopefully include this 1987 gem) at the Birchmere. $85.

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Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo, Melissa Etheridge

Where: Filene Center at Wolf Trap, 1551 Trap Road, Vienna

When: June 25, 7 p.m.

What happens when you have Pat Benatar, Melissa Etheridge and Liz Phair (who opens for them) all in one concert? Sheer bliss, surely, with timeless tracks such as “We Belong,” “Come to My Window,” and “Why Can’t I?” all performed within the span of a few hours. $35-$45.

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Blowin’ in the Wind: Folk Rock in America

Where: Signature Theatre, 4200 Campbell Ave., Arlington

When: June 25-30

Local musician Robbie Schaefer teams up with Ines Nassara of Spunk to host a night of folk and rock classics (think Joni Mitchell, Bob Dylan, Tom Petty), with a few of Schaefer’s tunes in the mix as well. $38.

Diana Ross

Where: Filene Center at Wolf Trap, 1551 Trap Road, Vienna

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When: June 27, 8 p.m.

Just a few months after celebrating her 75th birthday at the 2019 Grammys in a fabulous dress, Diana Ross returns to Wolf Trap with a roster of up-tempo Motown and disco tunes. $40.

LeAnn Rimes

Where: The Birchmere, 3701 Mount Vernon Ave., Alexandria

When: June 30, 7:30 p.m.

From early hits “Blue” and “How Do I Live” to “Good Friend and a Glass of Wine” (and let’s not forget her vocals in Coyote Ugly), LeAnn Rimes is a musician with a wealth of pop and country hits. $69.50

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