Arts & Entertainment - Arlington Magazine

The Arlington County Fair Returns!

A time-honored summer tradition, the county fair brings carnival rides, agricultural competitions, a crafts expo, live entertainment and a pie-eating contest to the Thomas Jefferson Community Center.

Shop Local: We Love Sabrina Cabada

The Falls Church artist and D.C. gallery owner is known for her portraits of bold, audacious women. 🖌️

Arlington Artists Alliance Opens New Gallery

Exhibits of local artists' work will change every six weeks at this boutique showcase at The Crossing Clarendon.

Fun Water Adventures to Beat the Heat

Cool off with a float down the river, natural swimming holes, kayaking, paddleboarding and other splashy outings in and on the water.

Catch These Free Outdoor Summer Concerts

Jam out to jazz, bluegrass and everything in between on these outdoor stages in and around Arlington.

Can’t-Miss Happenings In & Around Arlington in June

Celebrate summer's arrival with Pride Month events, bicycle races, outdoor music festivals and fireworks.

Where to Catch Outdoor Films This Summer

Lineups include 'Barbie,' 'The Color Purple' and a symphony-accompanied screening of 'Harry Potter.' 🎬

Shop Local: Fonts Books & Gifts

Attention readers: McLean now has its own independent bookstore.

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Don’t Miss These Outdoor Festivals in May

Shop goods made by local artists, spin and soar on carnival rides, don your most outrageous derby hat and eat your way through Tysons at these springtime events.

Make Time for Creativity at Studio PAUSE

The Columbia Pike creative studio hosts workshops and doubles as a gallery displaying visual and literary artworks in a variety of media.

Remembering IOTA Club & Cafe

For 23 years, this Clarendon music venue was Arlington’s talent-spotting band locus. We asked some of its key players to reminisce.

For Sculptor Foon Sham, Art is Second Nature

'Ridge," a permanent installation in Virginia Square, is one in a series of works exploring natural materials and the concept of shelter.