DEVO, the Ohio-based new wave band known for their 1980 hit “Whip It,” is headed to NOVA this May. | Photo via LivePict.com
Lucky you. Our guide to May is here, and there is a ton to check out this month.
Festivals
NY Cat Film Festival | Tuesday, May 6 | 7-9 p.m. | Arlington Cinema and Drafthouse, Arlington | $38 | This curated collection of short films explores the unique charm, mystery, and companionship of our feline friends, with all proceeds benefiting The Animal Welfare League of Arlington.
Active
Old Town Run Club Spring Fling: “May the 4th be With You” | Sunday, May 4 | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | Cameron Run Regional Park, Alexandria | $40 | Celebrate National Star Wars Day with a 10K + Kids 1-Mile Fun Run and Walk — make sure to dress up as your favorite character to enter the costume contest.
Seasonal events
Revolutionary War Weekend | Saturday, May 3 | 9 a.m. | Mount Vernon | $33 | Step back in time as this serene 12-acre field transforms into a battleground featuring Continentals, Redcoats, and Hessians engaged in 18th-century combat.
VA Revolution Pro vs Alexandria United FC | 7:30-10:30 p.m. | RavenTek Park at VA Revolution, Leesburg | $7+ | Admission to the soccer match is free for those under 21.
Sunday, May 4
Tour de Hunter Mill 2025 | 8 a.m.-12 p.m. | North County Governmental Center, Reston | $30 | There will be a long + short community bike ride to highlight areas of the district.
Spellbinders Story Fest | 3-3:30 p.m. | Long Branch Nature Center, Arlington | Free | The Arlington Spellbinders will entrance you with favorite tales from around the world.
Monday, May 5
International Day of Women and Girls in Science | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | National Museum of Natural History, Washington, DC | Free | Celebrate International Day of Women + Girls in Science by studying everything from reptiles to creatures at the bottom of the sea.
Wednesday, May 7
Northern Virginia Bird Club Walk | 8:30-11 a.m. | Long Branch Nature Center, Arlington | Free | Bring your binoculars and venture through Glencarlyn Park with the Northern Virginia Bird Club to spot resident and migratory birds.
Still need to get your Real ID? The deadline to upgrade your license is Wednesday, May 7. There are a bunch of places in the area for you to go so you can avoid the dreaded DMV. (Northern Virginia Magazine)
Alexandria’s Springtime Art Festival will display work from artists all over the country this weekend at John Carlyle Square. This free event will be in an outdoor setting, so bring your sunscreen.
Alexandria’s Eco-Friendly Festival will be Saturday, May 10. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Ben Franklin Park will host over 50 booths at this free event to boost sustainability in a fun way. (ALXnow)
Stat
26%. That’s how much NOVA home listings jumped in March. Active listings were 63.6% higher than last year. This increase can be attributed to a growing number of NOVA residents choosing to relocate. (WTOP)
Opening
It’s a two-for-one celebration in Del Ray this May, with two ribbon-cutting ceremonies. The Del Ray Farmhouse Market and Garden, which opened last month, will officially mark its debut on May 10 at 10:30 a.m. A week later, on May 17, Del Ray’s Children’s House Montessori School will open. (ALXnow)
Try This
Get ready to groove. Arlington Palooza is Saturday, May 17, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Lubber Run Community Center. Enjoy live music, kid-friendly crafts, and more. DuPont Brass will be headlining the event. (ARLnow)
So far, things are looking good for the Washington Capitals. They hold a 3-1 lead over the Montreal Canadiens in the first round of the playoffs. A win in tonight’s 7 p.m. matchup would secure their spot in the second round. Let’s go, Caps.
Sports
Sports
A new era for the Washington Commanders
The original RFK Stadium was built in 1961, but it’s about to get a makeover. | Photo from Pexels
Big news for Commanders fans — a deal has been reached between the team and Washington, DC, to build a new stadium where the RFK Stadium is located. The team played at RFK Stadium from 1961 to 1996 before moving to their current home, Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland.
Here’s what you should know, by the numbers:
180 — The number of acres the new stadium site will be. Located right on Kingman Lake, this has been a desired spot for the Commanders for quite some time.
65,000 — The number of seats that will be in the new stadium.
5 — The number of Super Bowls the Commanders played in during their time at RFK Stadium, winning three championships in that era.
The Wrap
The Wrap
From our Editor
The Kentucky Derby is this weekend, and NOVA has plenty of events for the occasion. I’m most drawn to Virginia’s Gold Cup Races — our very own horse races in VA.
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