Edited by Emily Cook
1 Brad Paisley, Justin Moore and Mickey Guyton Live
Jiffy Lube Live hosts guitarist, singer and songwriter Brad Paisley for more than three hours of infectious energy, reverberating acoustics and all your favorite chart-toppers. Cozy up to your significant other as the artists who brought you “She’s Everything,” “Perfect Storm” and “Til My Last Day” create a seemingly intimate ambience amidst an audience of 50,000. / Sept. 26
2 25th Annual Rosslyn Jazz Festival
Arlington Cultural Affairs presents The Funk Ark, Sonny Knight & The Lakers, Debo Band and The Dirty Dozen Brass Band live in Gateway Park. Feast on fare and style at one of many food and fashion trucks, and grab a refreshment (or three) in the beer and wine garden. / Sept. 12
3 Robin Rose Presents Scriptronics: An Art for the Future
Starting Sept. 10, Robin Rose exhibits a fusion of his background in visual art and music at McLean Project for the Arts. In addition to Rose’s encaustic paintings and interactive sound drawings, guests can expect a series of performances. / Through Oct. 24
4 13th Annual Alexandria King Street Art Festival
Witness the transformation of Old Town into an open-air art gallery. A six-block promenade featuring paintings, sculptures, jewelry, photography and ceramics for purchase will allow guests to mingle with the artists behind the pieces. / Sept. 19-20
Celebrate the edible craftsmanship of the commonwealth. Sip Virginia wines while getting to know local winemakers, savor artisanal bites from cheeses to pies and relish live demonstrations by executive chefs from Market Table Bistro, Willowsford Conservancy, Family Meal and Salamander Resort & Spa. / Sept. 4-6