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The Filene Center is an amphitheater at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts. | Photo via Wikimedia Commons
Drumroll, please. Tickets are still available for these spring concerts.
WAR | $85+ | Today, April 11 + Saturday, April 12 | The Birchmere Music Hall, Alexandria | Hop in your “Low Rider” and be friends with the funk and R&B group.
Melissa Ethridge | $75+ | Saturday, April 12 | Warner Theatre, Downtown DC | The “Come to My Window” singer + songwriter comes to DC.
New Potato Caboose | $35+ | Saturday, April 26 | The Renegade, Arlington | The jam band with local roots takes over the stage.
Devo | $75+ | Saturday, May 3 | The Anthem, Southwest Waterfront DC | “Whip It” to see the longstanding rock band perform their “50 Years of De-Evolution” tour.
Coco Jones | $32+ | Wednesday, May 7 | Echostage, Northeast DC | See — and hear — the talents of the “ICU” singer.
Canaan Cox | $20+ | Friday, May 9 | Jammin Java, Vienna | The singer, actor, and dancer known for “Something to Me” takes the stage.
Sara Evans | $70+ | Tuesday, May 13 | The Birchmere Music Hall, Alexandria | Known for “Suds In a Bucket,” the country singer performs her “Unbroke Tour.”
Jiffy Lube Live will host many country acts this year.
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Shakira | $420+ | Saturday, May 31 | Nationals Park, Navy Yard, DC | There’s a “She Wolf” performing her “Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour” at the ballpark.
Heart | $56+ | Sunday, June 1 | Filene Center at Wolf Trap, Vienna | Check out the rock band known for hits like “Alone” and “Barracuda.”
Tweet | $50+ | Friday, June 13 | The Birchmere Music Hall, Alexandria | The “Southern Hummingbird” singer takes the stage to perform her blend of R&B, hip-hop, and soul.
Alejandro Fernández | $40+ | Sunday, June 15 | EagleBank Arena, Fairfax | The international sensation performs a tribute to his late father, Vicente Fernández, on Father’s Day.
Ringo Starr and His All-Starr Band | $65+ | Tuesday, June 17 | Filene Center at Wolf Trap, Vienna | The legendary musician and former member of The Beatles performs.
Plan ahead — click the button below to see dozens more concerts, including Hozier, Keith Urban, and Ziggy Marley. Ticket prices and availability may change rapidly.
Friday, April 11 Movies Under the Moon | Friday, April 11-Friday, Sept. 12 | 8-10 p.m. | Van Dyck Park, Fairfax | Free | Bring a blanket, chairs, and your favorite movie snacks for a family-friendly flick — the fun starts with “Finding Dory.”
Saturday, April 12 Yoga in the Galleries | Saturday, April 12-Saturday, May 17 | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. | Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington, Arlington | Find your flow in the Tiffany Gallery before flexing your creative muscles in a drawing session.
Sunday, April 13 Drop-in Mah Jongg | Sunday, April 13-Sunday, Aug. 31 | 1-3 p.m. | Lillian and Albert Small Capital Jewish Museum, Washington, DC | Free | The group has 370+ members and growing — new players can get lessons before joining in.
Thursday, April 17 Egg-Streme Night Egg Hunt | 8 p.m. | Historic Blenheim, Fairfax | $5 | Ages 10-14 can join this egg hunt that’s a bit more challenging than usual — get there early for crafts and games.
Sunday, April 20 Easter Buffet | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Mount Vernon Inn Restaurant, Mount Vernon | $25+ | Make reservations for a special Easter buffet including spiral-cut honey-glazed ham, roasted leg of lamb, and Martha’s hoecakes.
Saturday, April 26 Fairfax HisTree Day | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Historic Blenheim, Fairfax | Free | The city combines Earth Day and living history in this celebration with interactive activates, crafts, presentations, and tours.
Historic Garden Week Old Town Alexandria Tour | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Alexandria Visitors Center, Alexandria | $55+ | This annual tour is your chance to explore private townhomes and secluded gardens along the streets of Old Town Alexandria.
Taste of Vienna | 11 a.m.-8 p.m. | Vienna Volunteer Fire Department, Vienna | Free | Explore some of the best bites in Vienna, sip on beverages from the beer and wine tent, and listen to live music.
Sunday, April 27 Earth Day Every Day | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | Lee Heights Shops, Arlington | Free | Celebrate Earth Day locally with live music, kids activities, the Arlington Art Truck, community exhibits, food and drink vendors, and a local art market.
Flavor Hive Food Truck is opening a brick-and-mortar restaurant in Annandale this June. Known for popularizing the Bring Your Own Chips craze, the eatery will open in the former Wells Fargo at 4260 John Marr Dr. (Alexandria Living Magazine)
Theater
Capital One Hall announced its lineup for the fifth season of its “Broadway in Tysons” series. The season kicks off with “The Addams Family” in September, followed by “Mrs. Doubtfire,” “TINA — The Tina Turner Musical,” and Meredith Wilson’s “The Music Man.” (Northern Virginia Magazine)
Holiday
Easter and Passover are right around the corner. Here are three places to nab Passover dishes and 20 local egg hunts. How are you celebrating? Let us know. (Northern Virginia Magazine)
Rank
Navy Federal Credit Union ranks No. 74 on Fortune Magazine’s list of the “100 Best Companies to Work For.” The Vienna-based company boasts good reviews from its employees — 89% of them say it’s a great place to work.
Number
358,629. That’s how many Amtrak riders the Alexandria station saw last year, making it one of the top stations in the region. Compare that to the total number of Amtrak riders in 2024 — a record-breaking 32.8 million.
State
There is a 24% chance that Virginia will see a hurricane this year, according to a forecast from Colorado State University. The university also predicted this hurricane season will have “above-normal activity.” Brush up on the Virginia Department of Emergency Management’s hurricane preparedness guide. (Alexandria Living Magazine)
Plan Ahead
The DC Big Flea Antiques Event is coming to the Dulles Expo Center on Saturday, May 3 and Sunday, May 4. Shop all things vintage — clothing, porcelain, artwork, you name it — at this giant indoor flea market. Tickets are $10.
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