Tag: entertainment
Asian community gets in the holiday spirit
Dozens of families enjoyed brunch with Santa Saturday at a holiday party organized by several Asian American organizations at the Providence Rec Center. There was cookie decorating, ornament making, raffles with prizes, song and dance performances by children, gamesl, and plenty of food. The event was hosted by the Annandale-based Asian American Community Center, the … Continued
December doings with Mason Arts
By James Albright, chair of the Mason Arts Advisory Council December is packed with local arts events, including the following: My goal is to make it to all of these events, because I am happiest supporting my friends and my community. There are many more exhibits and holiday events, so if I missed yours, please … Continued
Fall Festival this Saturday in Annandale
The Eileen Garnett Civic Space in Annandale is becoming a busy place for fun weekend events. This Saturday, Oct. 18, Fairfax County’s Community Revitalization Section and the Park Authority are hosting a Fall Festival. The event is 1-4 p.m. at 7200 Columbia Pike. There will be a petting zoo, fall-themed arts and crafts, seedling giveaways, … Continued
KORUS Festival features high-energy entertainment
The annual KORUS Festival in Annandale last weekend celebrated Korean-American culture with music, dance, food, and much more. Among the highlights of the two-day event at the K-Market parking lot: a talent contest, a concert by a Korean reality star, spirited K-pop performances, and an electrifying traditional Korean street dance by the JUB Korean Cultural … Continued
The KORUS Festival is this weekend in Annandale
The community is invited to celebrate Korean-American culture at the KORUS Festival this weekend in Annandale. The event is at the K-Market parking lot on John Marr Drive on Saturday, Oct. 4, 11 a.m.-9 p.m., and Sunday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. The festival features performances by Korean stars, the KORUS Got Talent contest, K-Pop dance, Asian … Continued
Everything you need to know about the Taste of Annandale
The Taste of Annandale is just two days away! Here’s everything you need to know to enjoy what’s sure to be a fun event for the whole family. The Taste of Annandale is Saturday, Sept. 20, at the Eileen Garnett Civic Space, 7200 Columbia Pike, 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m. The event is free to attend. Schedule … Continued
Game zone added to the Taste of Annandale
We’ve added another fun attraction to the Taste of Annandale – carnival games! The Annandale High School PTSA is organizing a game zone with fun activities for all ages. There’s going to be skee ball, football toss, basketball shootout, plinko prize drop, ping pong fish bowl, ring toss, and bean bag toss. And just like … Continued
The Taste of Annandale is sold out!
We’ve gotten so many vendors already for the 2025 Taste of Annandale – with another two and a half weeks to go – that we’ve run out of space. The Taste of Annandale is a free community festival on Sept. 20, 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m., at the Eileen Garnett Civic Space, 7200 Columbia Pike in Annandale. … Continued
Bowlero will become Lucky Strike
The Bowlero bowling alley in Annandale will soon be renamed Lucky Strike. The change follows the move by the Bowlero Corp. last December to rebrand as Lucky Strike Entertainment, reflecting its expanded mission to offer more than traditional bowling. Meanwhile, the Annandale location, at 4245 Markham Street, will carry out improvements to enhance the customer … Continued
ArtsFairfax supports local art groups
ArtsFairfax has distributed a total of nearly $592,000 to support the operations of 56 arts organizations in Fairfax County and Falls Church. The following five arts organizations based in Mason District are among the grant recipients: The Operating Support Grants, announced by ArtsFairfax on Aug. 5, provide critical funding for the basic operation of local … Continued
Catch a Spotlight by Starlight concert before the summer ends
Well over a hundred people relaxed on the grass at Ossian Hall Park in Annandale on July 19 for a taste of Peruvian music and dance. Centro Cultural Peru presented performances, several featuring children, representing the various regions of Peru. One of the organization’s main objectives is to educate the children of Peruvian immigrants about … Continued
Local cultural highlights for July
By James Albright, chair of the Mason Arts Advisory Council Rather than just being the yawning, stifling chasm between the end of the school year and the beginning of fall, July provides a lot of entertainment and cultural events for our community. Here are some highlights: July 5 – West African Cultural Heritage Night: Soul in … Continued
Fireworks!
Fireworks shows celebrating Independence Day are scheduled this week at these locations: Fairfax High School – July 4, 3501 Lion Run, Fairfax. Band performance starts at 6:30 p.m. Fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Food trucks, shuttle buses from Woodson High School. Bag and cooler inspections. Road closures. Presented by the City of Fairfax. Rain date: July … Continued
Movie Night at the Eileen Garnett park on June 28 features ‘The Princess Bride’
Movie Night, featuring a free showing of “The Princess Bride,” at the Eileen Garnett Civic Space, has been rescheduled for Saturday, June 28. Movie Night starts at 8 at 7200 Columbia Pike in Annandale. Come early, grab a good spot on the lawn. Bring a blanket, chairs, a picnic, and friends, “as you wish,” to make … Continued
Monthly Thai street markets offer food and entertainment
By Shane Gomez The Eileen Garnett Civic Space in Annandale was transformed into an extravagant and lively celebration of Thailand and its presence in Northern Virginia on Sunday. This event marked the official grand opening of the monthly Thai festivals at that location. The first one, on May 11, was a soft opening. Around 30 … Continued