Arts & Entertainment

10 New Books to Read in October

Creepy and cozy new releases include a collection of ghost stories, a history of women in the CIA and a memoir from a million-dollar-winning Jeopardy contestant.

‘Maus’ Author Discusses Controversial Book

Art Spiegelman's graphic novel about the Holocaust has been banned in some school districts. He spoke at a recent Arlington Public Library event.

Local Author Pens Horror Story to Illustrate Real-World Struggles

Kosoko Jackson explores themes of teen violence and racism in his first young-adult horror novel.

10 New Books to Read in September

Cozy up with a baseball movie tell-all, a postwar account of life behind the wall in East Germany, and a comic noir tale of a hitman posing as a rabbi.

17 Fall Festivals and Fun Happenings Around Arlington

Switch seasons with live music, street fairs, pop-up markets, gravity-defying acrobatics, decorating tips and an art walk.

Get Away: Museum of Illusions Washington

Discover mind-bending optical illusions at this new attraction in CityCenterDC.

10 Things to Do Before Summer’s End

Close out the season with outdoor movies, brass bands, salsa dancing, a book festival, a hip-hop reunion tour and the Arlington County Fair.

10 New Books to Read in August

Round out your summer with a thriller set in 1960s Europe, a deep dive into the history of deep-sea exploration or a kids' book about the first T. Rex discovery.
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Need a New Game Night Option? This One Is ‘Not So Neighborly’

Petty grudges? Theft? Arson? FamBam Games has a board game to satisfy those darkest urges.

10 New Books to Read in July

Enjoy long, hot summer days with a block-party murder mystery and an entertaining twist on some well-loved fairy tales.

Arlington Pool Haunted by Ghosts in New Novel

Michelle Brafman's 'Swimming With Ghosts' takes a satirical and serious look at summer swim team culture, as well as specters from the past.

Catch Outdoor Films This Summer at These Parks and Lawns

The lineup includes 'Top Gun: Maverick,' 'E.T.' and a symphony-accompanied screening of 'Jurassic Park.'