June 28, 2026
Covering Annandale, Bailey's Crossroads, Lincolnia, and Seven Corners in Fairfax County, Virginia

‘Girlfriend’ at Signature: a tale of personal discovery with songs by Matthew Sweet

#arts, #entertainment

Lukas James Miller (standing) and Jimmy Mavrikes in “Girlfriend.” [Christopher Mueller] “Girlfriend,” currently appearing at Signature Theatre in Shirlington, is a sensitively constructed and gracefully performed coming-of-age musical about two late teen boys having an unexpected first crush that turns into love between them. The arc of this production is the journey of the two young men, … Continued

Community invited to dialogue session May 9 – with free Latin American dinner

#arts, #community events, #youths

Student artwork displaced at a previous Re-Imaging Community Dialogue event. The public is invited to a gathering next Wednesday to explore the meaning of community through art – and enjoy a free Latin American Dinner. The session, titled “Re-Imagining Community through Dialogue, Poetry and Art,” is May 9, 6:30-8:30 p.m., in the cafeteria of Bailey’s … Continued

School news: Bike to School Day

#Annandale High School, #education, #Justice High School, #schools, #Stuart High School
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An occasional series highlighting programs and activities at schools in the Annandale/Mason District area. The information and photos are from Fairfax County Public Schools and individual schools. Students in the new Garden Club at Wakefield Forest Elementary School. Bike to School – May 9 is national Bike to School Day, with the goal of promoting physical activity … Continued

Construction to start soon on Ravensworth roundabout

#traffic, #transportation
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An illustration of the roundabout. Construction on the “modular mini roundabout” on Ravensworth Road at the intersection of Jayhawk Street and Fountainhead Drive in Annandale is expected to begin in mid-May. The roundabout is a pilot project that is expected to improve traffic flow through the intersection, deter speeding, and improve pedestrian safety. The project … Continued

‘Wonder Woman 2’ to film at Landmark Mall

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Gal Gadot stars as Wonder Woman. [Clay Enos/Warner Bros. Entertainment via AP] Scenes from “Wonder Woman 2” will be filmed at the now-closed Landmark Mall in Alexandra this summer, the Washington Business Journal reports. The film, a sequel to the blockbuster 2017 movie about an Amazonian princess turned super hero, will be set in the … Continued

Public invited to ‘pop-up park’ in Annandale June 3

#parks

This parking lot could be transformed into a park space. The Fairfax County Office of Community Revitalization (OCR) and the Fairfax County Park Authority  are hosting a demonstration “pop-up park” on June 3, noon-4 p.m., at the Annandale Volunteer Fire Department. The county is interested in creating space for temporary programming and special events during weekends … Continued

Public invited to Raider Run 5K

#sports, #Stuart High School
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The community is invited to the last Raider Run 5K, a community running event at Stuart High School, May 12 at 9 a.m. The 5K and ends at the high school, 3301 Peace Valley Lane, Falls Church, and winds through the rolling hills of Lake Barcroft. The Bailey’s Crossroads/Seven Corners Revitalization Corporation is hosting a … Continued

Free summer concerts start in June

#arts, #entertainment, #parks

Taiwanese Culture Night at Ossian Hall Park is scheduled for June 30. From big band to rock, bluegrass to international music, there will free concerts in Annandale four nights a week all summer long. The Spotlight by Starlight Summer Concert series starts June 16 with Chinese Cultural Heritage Night at Ossian Hall Park, 7900 Heritage … Continued

Annandale Farmers Market opens May 3

#food, #gardening, #shopping
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The Annandale Farmers Market opens for the season May 3. The market, at Mason District Park, 6621 Columbia Pike, will be open every Thursday, 8 a.m.-noon, through Nov. 1. Eleven vendors will be onsite, offering seasonal produce, baked goods, and prepared foods. There will be a plant clinic at the market staffed by Master Gardeners … Continued

‘Fly By Night’ soars at 1st Stage

#arts, #entertainment

Sasha Olinick, Tiziano D’Affuso, Ryan Manning, Caroline Wolfson, Aaron Bliden, Farrell Parker, and Jamie Smithson in “Fly By Night” at 1st Stage. [Teresa Castracane/1st Stage] By David Siegel With plenty of upbeat energy and buoyant voices, a clever musical, “Fly By Night,” is making its area premiere at 1st Stage in Tysons. It is the … Continued

Oakwood School expansion approved by Planning Commission

#land use, #Planning Commission, #schools, #zoning

Oakwood School Oakwood School’s plans for a major expansion of its facilities on Braddock Road in Mason District moved a step closer to reality. The Fairfax County Planning Commission recommended the Board of Supervisors approve applications for a comprehensive plan amendment, rezoning, and zoning special exception for the project April 26. The Board of Supervisors … Continued

New chicken place coming to Annandale

#businesses, #restaurants
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The interior is nearly finished. The Pelicana restaurant under construction at 4219 John Marr Drive in Annandale, next to The Block, is expected to open in mid-May, says Dan Lim of Pelicana’s U.S. offices in New York City. Pelicana is a Korean-based chain that specializes in fried chicken with a sweet red sauce. The company’s … Continued