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US Army Woodwind Quintet
01/24/2025 to 01/24/2025
3740 Blenheim Blvd., Fairfax, VA 22030, Fairfax, VA 22030FREE Concert at the Stacy C. Sherwood Center in Fairfax City! Founded in 1996, the U.S. Army Band Woodwind Quintet is one of the Army's premier chamber ensembles. An element of the United States Army Band "Pershing's Own", the quintet is frequently called upon in support of high-level military and civilian events at the White House, the U.S. Capitol, the Pentagon, and other locations around Washington, D.C. Presented by the City of Fairfax Commission on the Arts. https://usarmyband.com/events/bonita-lestina-old-town-hall-performance-series
Basic Computer / Internet Introduction
01/25/2025 to 01/25/2025
4407 Aspen Hill Road, Rockville, MD 20853Learn the basics of using a Windows computer & accessing the internet. This free class will include computer terms and how-tos such as moving from one app to another. Perfect for beginners. Register today at https://mcpl.libnet.info/event/12567671. Questions about this program? Contact Aspen Hill Library at 240 773-9410.
ReelAbilities Film Festival: Greater Washington
01/30/2025 to 03/06/2025
8900 Little River Turnpike, Fairfax, VA 22031ReelAbilities Film Festival – Opening Night, Thursday, January 30, Breaking Barriers: Disability and Creativity. Join us for an inspiring evening with a screening of “Left Alone Rhapsody,” a documentary about pianist John Bayless, who becomes a one-handed musician after a stroke. A discussion will follow, highlighting how artists with disabilities reshape the arts. Celebrate their resilience and unique expression. Enjoy a reception with food, drinks, and the exhibition Joyful Color by Sophia Pineda. Tickets: $10 (until Jan. 15, 2025); $20 (Jan. 16-30, 2025) .Purchase tickets: https://thej.org/event/reelabilities-film-festival-opening-night/. Festival schedule: https://reelabilities.org/greaterwash/
Bootsie & The Groove!
01/31/2025 to 01/31/2025
3740 Blenheim Blvd., Fairfax, VA 22030, Fairfax, VA 22030Free Concert at the Stacy C. Sherwood Center in Fairfax City! Bootsie & The Groove is a dynamic music collective that breathes new life into your favorite songs. While they cover popular hits, their signature style infuses every performance with improvisational solos that turn each listening experience into something truly unique. With deep roots in soul and jazz, they take familiar tracks from icons like Stevie Wonder and John Mayer and transform them into unexpected sonic journeys. Their genre-bending approach invites you to hear these classics in a fresh way, as they blend soulful rhythms with captivating melodies, creating an electric atmosphere that keeps audiences coming back for more. As part of the City of Fairfax Chocolate Lovers Festival (Jan. 31 - Feb. 2) there will be a dessert reception, too! This concert is sponsored by the City of Fairfax Commission on the Arts. https://artsfairfax.org/events/bootsie-the-groove/
James Fernando Trio
02/01/2025 to 02/01/2025
311 Kent Square Road, Gaithersburg, MD 20877Hailed as a “prodigiously gifted composer and virtuoso pianist,” James Fernando and his Philly-based jazz ensemble masterfully present a refreshing take on the piano trio format. Featuring Sam Harris on bass and Kyon Williams on drums, this band invites audiences to enjoy a joyful, sensitive, and exciting journey steeped in the tradition of jazz greats while standing firmly in the present. Tickets $30/$20 Student (18 and Under) https://www.gaithersburgmd.gov/recreation/performing-arts/concerts/jazz-concerts/james-fernando-trio
The Play That Goes Wrong
02/01/2025 to 02/16/2025
125 S Old Glebe Rd, Arlington, VA 22204Watch as a troupe of accident-prone thespians battle against all odds to make it through their disastrous production, with hilarious consequences! Part Monty Python, part Sherlock Holmes, this Olivier Award–winning comedy is guaranteed to leave you aching with laughter! Presented by the Arlington Players at the Thomas Jefferson Community Theater. (Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 PM, Sundays at 3 PM) To learn more or buy tickets, visit: www.thearlingtonplayers.org
