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Ballston BID to host live 9th Street Rocks concert this month
This weekend, local residents can enjoy an outdoor performance featuring the unique sounds of DMV-based musicians.
DC TEDxPearlStreet set to host inaugural event in July
The new, locally organized event features a lineup of innovative thinkers, creatives and storytellers in the DC area. Here’s what to know about the virtual talks.
The Hylton Performing Arts Center will host its 10th anniversary celebration virtually
The event will feature exclusive performances by Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis Jr., as well as jazz vocalist Darden Purcell.
National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden will reopen this weekend
With reduced daily hours and limited capacity, the garden will once again open its 6.1 acres of outdoor space to the public.
From looking back in time to virtual cinemas: What we’re looking forward to, June 15-21
This week, the Northern Virginia Magazine editorial team is looking forward to Smithsonian virtual events, art, ice cream, important discussions, music and movies with popcorn in hand.
6 books by local authors to read this summer
Summer reading lists aren’t just for students. This season, whether soaking up the sun or inside with the AC blasting, flip through these six genre-spanning tomes, all written by Northern Virginia authors.
8 new-ish travel books to transport you right now
Find waves of the Amalfi Coast, scenes from the streets of NYC and trinkets of national parks in the pages of these photo-heavy coffee table books.
The Virginia Gold Cup goes virtual for the first time ever
This past May would have marked the 95th running of the Virginia Gold Cup. COVID-19 may have canceled the event, but the horses are still getting ready to race.
Everything you need to know to create the perfect game night
Local World Boardgaming Championships competitor Matt Calkins shares his top tips, and gives us insight into what board games can teach you about life.
Fourth of July fireworks shows have been canceled, but you can still celebrate
DC’s iconic Fourth of July fireworks show likely won’t look the same as it has in years past, but that doesn’t mean you can’t get patriotic over the holiday weekend.
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