Our online events calendar features a week-by-week rundown of the region’s music, theater, dance, art, comedy and festival events, as well as special events specifically for kids.
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May 1 – May 8
‘Listen to Your Mother DC’ Listen to live readings of personal essays by local writers on the beauty, the beast, and the barely-rested of motherhood, in celebration of Mother’s Day. View all
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May 9 – May 15
Fairfax Symphony Celebrates ‘Children and the Arts’ The Fairfax Symphony closes another spectacular season with a program that contrasts the richness and diversity of English and French composers. View all
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May 16 – May 22
Silent Film Series: Douglas Fairbanks in ‘The Thief of Bagdad’ Before CGI and Johnny Depp, there was Douglas Fairbanks: the original swashbuckler. Experience on the big screen this legendary film with its innovative special effects and gorgeous art direction. View all
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May 23 – May 31
The 2012 Virginia Renaissance Faire Set on the grounds of beautiful Lake Anna Winery, this season will focus on new and wondrous inventions and scientific discoveries of the late 16th Century, during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. View all
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For food and wine events throughout the region, visit our Food & Wine Calendar.