Jo Anne's Gallery in Reston.
Jan. 30 to Feb. 16
”The Lake Effect.” At 1st Stage in Tysons Corner. A drama of family secrets by Pulitzer Prize finalist Rajiv Joseph. During a fierce Cleveland mid-winter storm, estranged siblings are reunited by their father's sudden death. In the midst of closing his failing Indian restaurant, they must confront the painful memories and secrets that drove them apart. Show times are Thursdays at 7:30 p.m., Fridays at 7:30 p.m., Saturdays at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., and Sundays at 2 p.m. General admission tickets are priced at $25, $40, and $55. Student, educator, and military tickets are $15. Tickets can be purchased online at www.1ststage.org or by calling the 1st Stage box office at 703-854-1856.
Saturday/Feb. 1
Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra with Branford Marsalis. 8 p.m. At GMU Center for the Arts, Fairfax. Grammy Award-winning saxophonist Branford Marsalis joins the Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra in this special concert. An exceptionally versatile musician, Marsalis is a band leader, featured classical soloist, and composer, winning three Grammy Awards, Tony, and Drama Desk Award nominations for his work as a composer on Broadway, a citation by the National Endowment for the Arts as a Jazz Master, and a Primetime Emmy nomination for best original score.
Saturday/Feb. 1
Virtual Conflict Resolution Workshop. 2:00-3:30 p.m. At Reston Library. Workshop with life coach Shabnam Curtis to learn methods that help find peaceful resolutions to disagreements and misunderstandings.
Conflict Resolution Workshop - Fairfax Library Calendar - Library Home
Saturday/Feb. 1
Kiwanis Polar Dip. 2 p.m. At Lake Anne Village Plaza, Reston. The Kiwanis Club of Tysons is hosting its annual Kiwanis Polar Dip to raise money for organizations that benefit youth. The goal of the Kiwanis Polar Dip is to raise $30,000 for Food for Neighbors and a variety of Kiwanis Youth Programs in the Fairfax County area. A portion will also benefit Camp Sunshine, a retreat for children with life-threatening illnesses and their families. Visit kiwanispolardip.org.
Sunday/Feb. 2
Traditional Celtic Music. 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. At the Old Brogue Pub, 760-C Walker Road, Great Falls. Featuring Beth Patterson and Sean Heely. Tickets must be purchased in advance at https://oldbrogue.com/winter-celtic-concert-2025 - $21 general admission. A season ticket for all 6 concerts is available for $110. For info: www.oldbrogue.com or call the Old Brogue at 703-759-3309
Sunday/Feb. 2
Chamber Music - Ars Gratia Populi. 2 p.m. At McLean Community Center, 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean. Ars Gratia Populi (Latin for “art for the people's sake”) is a vocal ensemble that explores the interplay between art music and folk music in an a cappella setting. The six unaccompanied voices of the ensemble bring purity and intricacy to everything from Renaissance madrigals to Scottish Gaelic ballads to maybe even some modern standards.
Feb. 4 to March 2
Exhibition: The Creative Quest: Three Generations of Intuitive Painting. At Reston Community Center’s Jo Ann Rose Gallery, 1609-A Washington Plaza North Reston. Featuring 30 works by intuitive painter Judith Forst and many of her students, and their students. Inspired by the teachings of Michele Cassou who founded the Painting Experience in San Francisco, CA, Reston resident Judith Forst transformed her traditional painting practice from an academic based approach to one focused on painting without inhibition. Focusing on the process rather than a product or desired result led to a freedom of expression and the discovery of a compelling authentic voice. Ms. Forst began sharing this technique in her home studio in 2001, and dozens of local artists have been exposed to this innovative practice. A selection of Judith’s paintings will be featured along with works by 17 other intuitive painters.
Feb. 7-9 and 14-16
”The Last Five Years.” 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. At the Theatre at Seneca Ridge Middle School, Sterling. Presented by Sterling Playmakers. This intimate show juxtaposes the love story of two New Yorkers over the course of five years - Cathy, the female, tells their story backwards while Jamie, the male, tells their story chronologically. They line up only once, half-way through the show at their wedding. Tickets can be purchased in advance at www.sterlingplaymakers.org/tickets or at the door.
Saturday/Feb. 8
2025 CBA Ping Pong Tournament. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. At Clifton Town Hall, 12641 Chapel Road, Clifton. No fee to enter. All ages and levels of experience welcome. To register, visit https://C25K.redpodium.com/clifton-annual-ping-pong-tournament-2025. Registration closes at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2025.
Tuesday/Feb. 11
Versa-Style Street Dance Company Lecture/Demonstration. 7 p.m. At Stacy C. Sherwood Community Center, 3740 Blenheim Boulevard, Fairfax. In this lecture demonstration, Mason Artist-in-Residence Versa-Style Street Dance Company introduces the audience to the electrifying world of Hip Hop and street dance culture. The session integrates both movement and discussion to explore the intersectionality between the arts, culture, and education using the lens of street dance.
Saturday/Feb. 15
Crys Matthews. 7:30 p.m. At The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Sterling, 22135 Davis Dr Suite 104, Sterling. A troubadour of truth, Nashville resident Crys Matthews is among the brightest stars of the new generation of social justice music-makers. An award-winning, prolific lyricist and composer, Matthews blends Country, Americana, Folk, Blues, and Bluegrass into a bold, complex performance steeped in traditional melodies punctuated by honest, original lyrics. Info and tickets at https://focusmusic.org/shows#sat-2-15-crys-matthews-sterling-and-virtual
Saturday/Feb. 22
Ron Kowalski Real Estate Group's Monopoly Tournament. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. At Moose Lodge, 9612 Fernedge Lane, Lorton. To benefit the Lorton Community Action Center. They'll play 3 timed rounds of Monopoly - those with the most assets advance. Players of any / all skill levels are encouraged to play. Cash prizes: 1st-$500; 2nd-$250; 3rd-$100. Trophies & door prizes too! Continental breakfast will be provided by South County Cares Church and lunch will be catered by Antonnelli's Pizza & Subs. The registration fee is $35 in advance/online; $50 at the door. Ages 8+. A flyer is attached.
Sunday/March 9
Aurora Dance Fest. 4:30 p.m. At Capital One Hall, Tysons Corner. Aurora Dance Fest will feature a vibrant evening of dance performances hosted by Gin Dance Company and featuring works by 10 companies and 16 talented choreographers. This event promises to be a delightful mix of contemporary ballet, modern dance, and the fiery passion of Flamenco from Southern Spain.
Saturday/May 10
44th Annual Spring Civil War Mosby Bus Tour, “Mosby and the End of the War.” Sponsored by the Stuart - Mosby Historical Society. Tour Leaders will be Kevin Pawlak and Rob Orrison. Follow Mosby’s Rangers during the closing acts of the Civil War, from the final fights to the disbandment at Salem. Cost is $80 members of the Stuart-Mosby Historical Society $90 for non-members. Tour does not include lunch. To sign up contact Rob Orrison at 703-431-2869 or email mosbytours@gmail.com or send your check to Rob Orrison (make checks payable to Rob) at 102 Melody Lane Stafford, VA 22554. Venmo: @Robert-Orrison. No refunds after May 1, 2025.