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Shop Local: Fonts Books & Gifts

Attention readers: McLean now has its own independent bookstore.

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.

10 New Books to Read in April

Monsters, murder mysteries and real-life crime dramas. This month’s new page-turners will thrill, chill and get you thinking.

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.

Where to Watch March Madness

Catch the games on the big screen, and snag great deals on brews, pizza, wings and more.

How Signature Theatre’s Mark G. Meadows Found His Jam

Once upon a time, the jazz virtuoso and musical theater star was a reluctant performer. Not anymore.

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11 Less-Crowded Places to See and Celebrate Cherry Blossoms

Not into crowds? Skip the Tidal Basin and savor the first signs of spring in quieter parks, trails and waterways—or at local festivities.

10 New Books to Read in March

This month’s new releases include a murder mystery aboard a spaceship hotel, a gripping historical true-crime read and a memoir by drag queen and actor Rupaul.

Arlington Actor Iain Armitage Bids Farewell to ‘Young Sheldon’

The Arlington native, who plays title character Sheldon Cooper, hopes to hit his favorite hometown hangouts after the series finale in May.

10 New Books to Read in February

This month’s new releases include a detective story steeped in Asian folklore and a graphic novel for teens about creative problem solving.