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Rainbow Rock Band, performing July 20
Lubber Run Summer Concert Series
thru August 1 | Lubber Run Amphitheater | Arlington Forest
Join us for the last few weeks of the season! Rock out with Wanted Man plays The Rolling Stones and the family-friendly Rainbow Rock Band. Enjoy a wide range of jazz with the U.S. Navy Band Commodores, the Navy's premier jazz ensemble, and Project Locrea, a multi-ethnic jazz-fusion ensemble. Plus much more! More
Arlington Artists Alliance
RE:VISION & RE:FRAME GMU Partnership Show
thru Sept 19 | Founders Gallery/Van Metre Hall GMU | Virginia Square
In a time marked by rapid advancements in technology, innovation, experiential learning, and research, Re:Vision & Re:Frame calls on artists to reflect on transformation and reinterpretation. The exhibition features 9 selected works, curated jointly by Mason Exhibitions and the Arlington Artists Alliance. This unique collaboration provides local artists with the opportunity to engage in a cross-institutional dialogue at the intersection of innovation, creativity, and community. More
Encore Stage & Studio: Footloose
July 18-27 | Thomas Jefferson Community Theatre | Arlington Heights
After moving from Chicago, newcomer Ren is in shock when he discovers the new town he calls home has banned dancing and rock music! As he struggles to fit in, he musters up the courage to challenge the status quo. Let loose with us in this big summer musical! More
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Experiential Artist Talk: Olivia Tripp Morrow
Weds, July 23 | 6p | MoCA Arlington | Virginia Square
Join artist Olivia Tripp Morrow and art therapist Lisa Raye Garlock for an experiential artist talk to coincide with Morrow’s solo exhibition, (Un)tethered. The evening will begin with a gallery talk and brief Q & A, followed by a sewing circle. Participants will learn some basic embroidery techniques and engage in ‘slow stitching’ as a group. No prior experience is necessary, and all materials will be provided. More
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Synetic Theater:
Midsummer Night’s Dream – Presented by Olney Theatre Center
July 17-Aug 10 | Olney Theatre Center | Olney, MD
Fairies, a fantastical forest, star-crossed lovers, and an actor transformed into a donkey… Synetic’s mischievously magical and movement-driven extravaganza returns, just in time for (mid)summer. First performed in 2009, this staple in Synetic’s wordless Shakespeeare repertoire overflows with enchantment and romance, and is a perfect theatrical treat for the whole family. Production by Arlington-based Synetic Theater and presented by Olney Theatre Center in Maryland. More
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The Incubator at Arlington Public Library Artist Talks
Artist Talk and Reception: Keeley Rae
Thurs, July 17, 6-7p | Central Library | Virginia Square
Join for an artist talk by local artist Keeley Rae about her exhibit Prismatic Motion, on view at Central Library through August 2025. Keeley Rae’s exhibit captures the vibrant and celebratory motions of life as the subjects of her paintings twist, tumble, and float through space with elegance and strength. More
Artist Talk: Lena Baker
Mon, July 21, 6:30-7:30p | Westover Library | Westover
Local artist Lena Baker will discuss her Textures collection which includes her vibrant Canyon Lights paintings, on view at Westover Library through August 2025. Lena Baker's Textures collection reflects her fascination with the intersection of realism and abstraction and explores the quiet complexity of natural surfaces. More
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Shangri-La-La, A Comedy Musical (Previews)
July 22-24 | Arlington Drafthouse | Westmont
Turns out that all that glitters IS gold! OK, no, wait a minute. It’s not. At all. This is the story of the young German man Joshua, who fulfills his lifelong dream of moving to fabulous Las Vegas. But after getting a job as the assistant to the Vegas royalty known as Siegfried and Roy, he tragically finds out that the nickname “Sin City” has been very well earned. The show blends sharp legal drama with outrageous showbiz spectacle, set in a fictionalized Las Vegas where “hometown justice” meets backstage secrets. More
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Visible Mending Events
 Rip, Repair, Repeat: A Patching Workshop
Sat, July 26, 2-4p | Mason Exhibitions Arlington | Virginia Square
Shred hard or play hard? Don’t ditch your gear — fix it up and make it yours.
Bring your ripped jeans, hoodies, or whatever needs love. We’ll show you how to turns rips into art with upcycled fabric, sashiko thread, and visible stitchwork that shows off your creativity. No experience needed. The workshop will be held in conjunction with the Invisible Skate Theory exhibition. More
Shop Class: The Art of Visible Mending
The Shop at Central Library | Virginia Square
Instead of hiding your mending, highlight it and celebrate the uniqueness of your item. The Shop is offering a beginning series on the art of visible mending by hand. Sign up for all three events or just one. Please bring a small piece of clothing that needs to be mended for July 22 and August 19 events. Knowledge of basic hand sewing is recommended. Ages 18+.
Visible Mending Circle
Mondays | 1:30-3p | Cherrydale Library | Cherrydale
Give your clothing and textile items new life using the art of visible mending—where creative stitchwork can be seen and celebrated. Each session will teach a new skill for hand-mending, led by Art on the Mend’s Lead Mend-tor Alison Davis-Holland. Ages 14+ recommended.
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