Tag: entertainment
Concerts in the parks underway
The Fairfax County Park Authority’s Spotlight by Starlight concert series is in full swing, with shows three evenings a week at Mason District Park and weekly at Ossian Hall Park. Children’s shows are scheduled for Saturday mornings. On June 15, the Hai Hua Community Center hosted Taiwanese Cultural Heritage Night with music and dance at … Continued
Pupusa Fest highlights Salvadoran culture
The local Salvadoran community celebrated their culture at a Pupusa Fest June 9 hosted by the General Consulate of El Salvador. The event, on the grounds of Braddock Elementary School in Annandale, featured free pupusas, a pupusa-eating contest, vendors, giveaways, raffle prizes, songs, and dances from El Salvador, Bolivia, Mexico, and Paraguay. El Salvador’s Consul … Continued
Annandale event celebrates Asian Heritage
Annandale celebrated Asian Pacific Heritage Month on Saturday with dance performances, crafts, and lawn games. The event, at the Eileen Garnett Civic Space at 7200 Columbia Pike, was hosted by the Fairfax County Community Revitalization (OCR) office. The county’s showmobile featured a Chinese yo-yo performance, a Polynesian dance by Lydia “Lili u” Ortiz of D.C. … Continued
Asian festival this Saturday in Annandale
The community is invited to celebrate Asian Pacific Heritage Month at the Eileen Garnett Civic Space in Annandale on Saturday, May 25, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. That park is located at 7200 Columbia Pike between the ACCA Child Development Center and the Annandale Volunteer Fire Department. The following performances are scheduled for the county’s showmobile: … Continued
Spotlight by Starlight concerts start in June
Mason District’s Spotlight by Starlight concerts start on June 14 with the City of Fairfax Concert Band at the amphitheater in Mason District Park. Free concerts will be held at Mason District Park at 6621 Columbia Pike in Annandale every Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday at 7:30 p.m. through Aug. 18. The popular Tom Paxton and … Continued
KORUS Festival features K-pop, food, traditional arts, and much more
The Korean-American community is bringing K-pop dance groups, cultural performances, food, and games to Annandale at the 21st annual KORUS Festival. The festival opened May 4 and is continuing today, 11 a.m.-9 p.m., and Sunday, 11-7, rain or shine, at the K-Market parking lot on John Marr Drive. Highlights on the stage scheduled for Saturday … Continued
Meetup group focuses on Korean language and culture
If you’re interested in the Korean language and culture, you’re invited to join a group of like-minded people who take part in educational and social events together. The DMV Korean Language & Culture Meetup Group welcomes anyone in the D.C. area who wants to learn Korean and meet Koreans, Korean-Americans, and Korea enthusiasts who share … Continued
Annandale hosts the KORUS Festival May 3-5
The 2024 KORUS Festival is bringing music, food, and cultural experiences from Korea and other nations to Annandale May 3-5. The event, at the K Market parking lot on John Marr Drive, is scheduled for 5-9 p.m. on Friday, May 3, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. on Saturday, and 11 a.m.-7 p.m. on Sunday. KORUS will kick … Continued
Registration open for spring break camp
Registration is underway for spring break camps operated by the Fairfax County Department of Neighborhood and Community Services. The camps, for students in grades 1-6, run March 25-29, 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m., at eight locations, including the James Lee Community Center in Falls Church and the Willston Multicultural Center in Seven Corners. Camp hours are 8:30 … Continued
AHS music teacher brings home a Grammy
“It was a whirlwind,” says Annandale High School orchestra director Annie Ray of her time in Los Angeles at the Grammys to accept the 2024 Music Educator of the Year Award. “It was unbelievable. It was so cool to see what goes on behind the scenes,” Ray told Annandale Today. She met a slew of … Continued
TJ students find deeper meanings in ‘The SpongeBob Musical’
Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology invites the community to see “The SpongeBob Musical.” Performances are scheduled for Feb. 2, 3, 9, and 10 at 7 p.m. and Feb. 3 and 10 at 2 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at tjtheaterarts.com or at the door. By Asha Das and Sohana Bahl Get ready … Continued
Huge music venue opens in Fairfax
There’s a huge new space to enjoy live performances not too far from Mason District. Earp’s Ordinary moved into a 10,000-square-foot space at the end of 2023 with room for 290 patrons on Main Street in the City of Fairfax. The stage is much bigger than the one in Earp’s old space, and there’s a … Continued
New Year’s Eve – where to celebrate
If you’re not up to celebrating New Year’s Eve in D.C. or National Harbor, there are plenty of options closer to home: The Block – Get Lit Like It’s 2016 NYE Celebration, 4221 John Marr Drive, Annandale, 10 p.m.-2 a.m. DJ, special cocktails, and more. JV Restaurant – Wicked New Year’s Eve Party, 6666 Arlington … Continued
K-pop popup store opens inside K Market
There’s a new source for everything K-pop in Annandale. A popup store called K Pop Nation opened Dec. 22 in the food court at the K Market International grocery store on John Marr Drive in Annandale. Its last day is Jan. 7. The shop sells CDs, collectible photo cards of K-pop stars, posters, Hello Kitty … Continued
NoVA Lights Chorale invites new members
Like many choral groups in the area, NoVA Lights Chorale suffered during the Covid pandemic and is now seeking new members to rebuild to pre-pandemic levels. NoVA Lights Chorale is an amateur chorus that accepts anyone who wants to sing. There are no auditions and no charge to join. Concerts are free, too. The group … Continued