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20+ concerts coming to NOVA
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.
The Last Dinner Party | Tuesday, April 7 | The Anthem, DC | $58+ | This British band fuses indie with both pop and rock elements. They will be touring for the release of their new album, “From The Pyre.”
Sting | Thursday, May 21-Saturday, May 23 | 8 p.m. | Filene Center, Vienna | $66+ | Catch the legendary artist Sting at this beloved outdoor venue.
The Head and the Heart | Sunday, July 26 | 8 p.m. | Filene Center, Vienna | $55 | You may know songs like “Rivers and Roads” and “Honeybee” — don’t miss this band coming to NOVA this summer. The beloved band Wilderado will be the opener.
Tim McGraw: “Pawn Shop Guitar Tour 2026" | Saturday, Aug. 15 | 7 p.m. | Jiffy Lube Live, Bristow | $40+ | Tim McGraw is a multi‑award-winning American country music singer known for songs like “Live Like You Were Dying” and “Don’t Take The Girl.”
More restaurant weeks are on the horizon. Mark your calendars for the Fairfax City Restaurant Week and the Vienna Restaurant Week, which run from Feb. 27 to March 8. I’m eyeing Ned’s New England Deck.
Coming Soon
The popular DC spot Grazie Nonna is expected to set up shop in Arlington’s Ballston neighborhood on the first floor of 4075 Wilson Blvd. The neighborhood is already home to the sandwich shop Grazie Grazie, and now Grazie Nonna will offer a more full-service Italian spot. Subscribe for more updates. (ARLnow)
Try This
Looking to make new friends or join a walking group? Simona Cafe in Arlington offers a walk club every Sunday at 9 a.m., starting Feb. 22. Plan to meet across the street at the National Capital Bank parking lot and walk for about 45 minutes.
Opening
This is fore my golfers. Club Champion, a golf club fitting store, is coming to Alexandria. It’s the seventh Virginia location and is expected to open at the Alexandria Commons shopping center in early March. (ALXnow)
Arts
An abandoned pharmacy turned art pop-up? Count us in. Look: An Unexpected Arts Experience will feature local artists, live performances, and other events for three weekends. Join in on the fun.
Outdoors
The Virginia Department of Health is recommending that people avoid contact with the Potomac River after a recent sewage spill; however, there’s currently no concern about drinking water. (ALXnow, The Hill)
Closing
After three decades, Rhodeside Grill in Arlington will close its doors on Saturday, Feb. 21. The closure is attributed to a redevelopment project that will turn the site into a seven-story apartment building with retailers on the first floor. See the owner’s statement. (ARLnow)
Today Is
Mardi Gras. Here are six spots to get king cake around Northern Virginia to celebrate the occasion. Will you be the lucky one to get the baby? (Northern Virginia Magazine)
Holiday
The start of Ramadan is expected tomorrow night, pending the sighting of the crescent moon, and will continue through March 18. To mark the occasion, eight places across Northern Virginia and DC are offering special iftar menus — the meal enjoyed after sunset during Ramadan. (Northern Virginia Magazine)
Drink
Trummer’s Coffee and Wine Bar, currently located in Clifton and Gainesville, is expanding to Fairfax with a new location at Twinbrooke Shopping Center. Opening this fall, the 2,500-sqft space will feature a large bar, outdoor seating, and plenty of natural light. (Northern Virginia Magazine)
Legacy
Oscar-winning actor Robert Duvall, known for his roles in movies like “The Godfather” and “Apocalypse Now,” died at 95 on Sunday in his Middleburg home. Fun fact: Duvall attended Episcopal High School in The Plains. (CNN)
Play
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Health
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Good news for my historians. After a month of renovations, the Lee-Fendall House Museum is once again open to the public. Don’t miss the new interior design and collection pieces.
If this museum isn’t your cup of tea, check out our roundup of NOVA museums.
Sometimes the simplest solutions make the biggest difference. These four products tackle everyday headaches — each for under $30.
👜 Tired of your purse tipping over or disappearing on the car floor? These car purse hooks keep your bags within reach.
🚽 Late-night bathroom runs will no longer feel like an obstacle course thanks to this toilet bowl night light.
🧅 Swap baking soda for this fridge deodorizer that works for up to 10 years, so you can set it once and forget it.
🚗 Designed to reduce strain, this vehicle assist handle provides sturdy support to help you get in + out of your car with ease and stability.
Are you familiar with a paczki? It’s a Polish doughnut, often consumed on Mardi Gras, otherwise known as Fat Tuesday. If you’re like me, you’re looking to get your hands on one. Stop into Heidelberg Pastry Shoppe in Arlington for this traditional pastry.
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