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The May Guide

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.

 

Mark Isaacs

 

May 1 – May 8

2013 ValeArts Spring ART Show
“Jewels of Color,” the ValeArts group art show in Oakton, promises to put all the exciting color of the spring garden on the walls of the Vale Schoolhouse. Nine local artists will participate in this 17th annual Oakton art show. The work will be all original and will represent a wide spectrum of styles and media. Attend the reception to meet the artists at the historic site. View all

 

May 9 – May 15

Rat Pack Together Again
Prepare for a thrilling night of great music and song. Experience Frank, Dean and Sammy—the original Rat Pack—performed with a wonderful mix of song, comedy, sketches and brilliant musical arrangement. This is a sensory experience you don’t want to miss—the music that inspired and thrilled an entire generation! Rat Pack Together Again brings these performers to life and makes them vibrant. View all

 

May 16 – May 22

Northern Virginia Fine Arts Festival
The dates are set for the region’s longest running and largest fine arts festival, produced by the Greater Reston Arts Center (GRACE). This destination-style arts festival offers plenty to see, taste, hear and do, including hand-crafted, one-of-a-kind artwork, contemporary and original performances, artist demonstrations, acclaimed children’s activities and live music. View all

 

May 23 – May 31

Memorial Day Concert
Memorial Day weekend provides the opportunity to celebrate the contributions and sacrifices of our men and women in the armed forces. The National Men’s Chorus, founded in 1999, will be led by Artistic Director Thomas Beveridge in a rousing program of patriotic music in honor of those who have served. View all

 

For food and wine events throughout the region, visit our Food & Wine Calendar.