What to See in Arlington June 5-18

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June 5, 2025

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You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown

Lubber Run Summer Concert Series:
"You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown"

June 6-15 | Fri/Sat 8p, Sun 2p | Lubber Run Amphitheater | Arlington Forest

The Peanuts gang comes to life with heart, charm, and wit in "You're a Good Man Charlie Brown." The whole gang is here: bossy Lucy is hopelessly in love with piano prodigy Schroeder who doesn’t give her the time of day, perfectionist Sally is still mocking blanket-toting Linus, and Snoopy is in the doghouse... This revue of songs and vignettes, based on the beloved Charles Schulz comic strip, is guaranteed to please audiences of all ages! The Lubber Run Summer Concert Series runs through August 1. More

 

Everyday Everybody

Columbia Pike Blues Festival

Sat, June 14 | 1-8:30p | S. Walter Reed Dr. and Columbia Pike

Now in its 28th year, the Columbia Pike Blues Festival is a high-energy summer celebration that brings music, community, and culture to the heart of Arlington’s most vibrant corridor. The festival showcases the best of the DMV’s musical talent while honoring the rich diversity and spirit of Columbia Pike. More

cyanotype by Zofie King

Arlington Art Truck:
Exposing Life Cycles by Zofie King with Michele Montalbano

thru June 29 | various locations

Using kits developed by Arlington artist Zofie King and organic items found on site (think: leaves), create sun prints (aka cyanotypes) that turn organic waste into beautiful artwork, just as composting turns organic matter into beautiful soil and mulch, which in turn goes back into our community! Create artwork and learn about the County's food scrap collection program. More

  • Sunday, June 8, 10a-1p: Met Park
  • Saturday, June 14, 1-5p: Columbia Pike Blues Festival

What to See in Arlington June 5-18

A Lovely Day to Kill Your Spouse

Dominion Stage:
A Lovely Day to Kill Your Spouse

June 13-21 | Gunston Theatre Two | Long Branch Creek

The open water, a small rowboat, and a marriage on the brink. Just how far would you trust your spouse? Or their family? More

 

Kei Ito, Embodied Spectrum (installation view), 2025

MoCA Arlington: Summer Exhibitions

June 13-September 7 | MoCA Arlington | Virginia Square

Celebrate the summer exhibitions at Art After Hours, Friday, June 13, 6-9pm. More

 

Woodwind Ensemble: Musical Poetry

Arlington Philharmonic: Musical Poetry

Sat, June 14 | 2-3p | Central Library | Virginia Square

Join for an afternoon of music! Spend your Saturday afternoon with the Arlington Philharmonic Woodwinds as they perform "Petite Symphonie" written by Charles Gounod and "Serenade in E Flat, K. 375" written by W.A. Mozart. A light reception to follow. More

 


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Shaw-lloween Jam 2024, Photo by Katelyn King

The Invisible Skate Theory

June 4-August 16 | Mason Exhibitions Arlington | Virginia Square

Skateboarding has always existed on the fringe of cities, of systems, and tradition. The Invisible Skate Theory explores the community built in these edges, creating new spaces and paying homage to those that paved the way. Where they’ve long been left out yet continue to pay it forward. More

 

Join Mason Exhibitions and the George Mason University School of Art on Saturday, June 7, 9am-1pm for a Community Stage Sk8 Session at Powhatan Springs Skatepark in Arlington, VA. The session will be facilitated by a longtime local artist and skater, Ben Ashworth. This is an open invitation to all artists and creators to join in turning Powhatan Springs Skatepark into a community stage!

 

Veronneau

Thursday Night Live!

Thursdays thru August 8 | 6:30-8:30p | The Plaza at Mason Square | Virginia Square

Grab your picnic baskets, blankets, and your favorite people, it’s time to kick back under the stars and soak in the sounds of summer! Thursday Night Live! is bringing the vibes with a free outdoor music series featuring an exciting mix of jazz, rock, folk, and more.

Join on June 12 for fan-favorite Veronneau! Award-winning Quebecoise vocalist Lynn Veronneau performs original and classic songs from the world, jazz, and blues repertoire in English, French, Spanish and Portuguese. Performing with her trio including UK musicians Ken Avis (guitar) and special guest Dave Kline (violin). More

 

Artist Talk and Reception: Naomi Lipsky

Mon, June 16 | 6:30-7:30p | Cherrydale Library | Cherrydale

The Incubator at Arlington Public Library invites you to join for an artist talk by local artist Naomi Lipsky on her exhibit Quilling, Gilding and Judaic Art, on view at Cherrydale Library from May through the first week of August 2025. More

 

Naomi Lipsky