The Filene Center is an amphitheater at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts. | Photo via Wikimedia Commons
Drum roll, please. From pop to country and everything in between, Northern Virginia is a stop on 20+ major artists’ and bands’ tour schedules. Scan this list and snag your tickets to ensure you don’t miss out on any of them.
SEVENTEEN | Wednesday, Oct. 29-Thursday, Oct. 30 | Capital One Arena, DC | This South Korean boy band consists of 13 members divided into vocal, hip hop, and performance units, each contributing to their dynamic and versatile sound.
The Allman Betts Band | Monday, Dec. 8 | Capital One Hall, Tysons | This Southern rock group was formed by the sons of Gregg Allman and Dickey Betts, which is where the group’s name originates from. They add a modern twist to the legacy of the Allman Brothers Band.
Bird and Byron | Saturday, Dec. 20 | Jammin Java, Vienna | Childhood friends Blake Bergere and Nick Lorenz have come together to form this Nashville-based duo. Don’t miss them on their “Steadyrock Dreamers” tour.
There will be an open house about the planned expansion of Green Valley’s Drew Park on Wednesday, Oct. 29, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Drew Community Center. Community members will be able to provide feedback and learn more about the future of the area. (ARLnow)
Environment
Alexandria will host a public meeting on the Flood Resilience Plan on Monday, Nov. 10, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Patrick Henry Recreation Center, with a Zoom option available. The meeting will cover recent survey results, draft flood models, and community vulnerability assessments. (ALXnow)
Community
The City of Herndon is seeking community feedback to best prepare for future housing development. The survey will help the city understand the current state of housing and what residents envision for the future. Take the survey here, which is expected to be open until Friday, Nov. 21. (FFXnow)
Biz
Old Dominion Pizza Company will join Bunnyman Brewing’s campus in Lorton. This is part of the business’s expansion, which recently received approval. Who could go wrong with a beer and a slice? (FFXnow)
Concert
A free concert is being held by the Northern Virginia Juvenile Detention Center today, Oct. 23, highlighting music created by residents. The event will take place at the detention center, 200 S. Whiting St., from 6 to 7:30 p.m. (ALXnow)
Empanadas de Mendoza is taking over the previous Mochinut space in the North Point Village Center. The new business aims to open in November. Stay tuned for updates. (FFXnow)
Art
Have you seen the new public art installation in Falls Church? There’s a new LOVE sign, with the L, V, and E being made of mirror materials, allowing residents to see themselves in the art. The O features cultural landmarks of the city. Send us your pictures when you go. (ARLnow)
Edu
A new lab program from Virginia Tech at Bucknell Elementary School in Groveton, called Thinkabit Lab Innovation Space, is getting students excited about science and technology. This lab opened in 2016 at Tech’s Northern Virginia Center campus in Idylwood, but moved to Bucknell this year. (FFXnow)
State
Have you tried this legendary Virginia burger joint? The Cavalier Store in Lynchburg is serving up mouthwatering burgers and ice-cold beers, making it a beloved dive bar for locals and visitors alike. Our favorite part? Its walls are covered in vintage license plates, adding to the spot’s cool, rustic charm. (Southern Living)
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Don’t let its spooky look fool you, this Halloween treat is all sweet. Swing by Trade Roots in Arlington for a deliciously eerie mocha this season. This spot also functions as a Fair Trade gift shop and wine bar.
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Have you heard? O’Sullivan’s Irish Pub in Arlington is expanding. This popular bar in the Clarendon neighborhood is taking over the spot where The Spirits of ’76 used to be located. Stay tuned for when the expansion is complete.
More space for live music and a pint? Count us in. | Photo by NOVAtoday
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