 Arlington County Fair
August 12-16 | Thomas Jefferson Community Center and Park | Arlington Heights
Get ready for five days of incredible live entertainment at the 2026 Arlington County Fair! This year's lineup features an exciting mix of local talents including Max Rosado & 7th Street Band, Potomac Harmony Chorus, Moondog Revival, The Sunshine Gang, Gracie Jay, Milk Mountain, and many more. Whether you're ready to dance, sing along, or discover your next favorite band, there's something for every music lover. Performances will take place across multiple stages throughout the fairgrounds, including family favorites like Rocknoceros, Groovy Nate, and Drew Blues at the indoor stage. Explore the full entertainment schedule and start planning your Fair experience!
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Save the Date: Rosslyn Jazz Fest
Sat, Sept 12 | Gateway Park | Rosslyn
The countdown to Rosslyn’s biggest music festival is officially on! Reserve your FREE tickets today and get ready for an unforgettable day of live music, local flavor, and community fun as
Rosslyn Jazz Fest returns on Saturday, Sept. 12, 1-7 p.m. This year’s lineup includes four standout acts:
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Plena Libre: The Afro-Caribbean band brings together Plena and Bomba rhythms and dance music that honors the group’s indigenous musical traditions.
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Sally Baby’s Silver Dollars: The New Orleans-based band has gained national attention after performing on NPR’s Tiny Desk, blending traditional New Orleans jazz, soul, and roots music to create a fresh new sound and high energy shows.
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Parlor Greens: The instrumental organ trio channels soul-jazz rooted in blues, funk, and R&B traditions.
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Dogo du Togo & The Alagaa Beat Band: Putting Togolese music on the map, the group is blending psychedelic rock and afrobeat into what they call the “Alagaa beat”.
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Analog Nights with MoCA Arlington
Aug 6 & 14 | 6-8pm | MoCAA Innovation Studio | National Landing
Analog Night with Shaylin Wallace: Doodleramics (Aug. 6): Turn everyday ceramics into bold little masterpieces with artist, Shaylin Wallace. This playful, drop-in session invites you to cover mugs, vases, and other ceramic pieces with funky patterns, abstract doodles, and spontaneous designs inspired by Shaylin’s intuitive creative style.
Analog Night: Screen Printing, Patching & Embroidery Aaron Tran (Aug. 14): Join in screen printing with painter and upcycle artist Aaron Tran of TANK Studio! Aaron will have custom screens ready, featuring an exclusive “I ♡ ART” design. Step into the studio, learn the basics of screen printing, do a little upcycling, and bring home your very own custom merch.
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Arlington Artists Alliance Member Showcase 2026 Part 2
Aug 5-Sep 9 | Alliance Gallery | Clarendon
The Arlington Artists Alliance presents the first annual Member Showcase at the Alliance Gallery. Highlighting the creative spirit and talent of our membership, this two-part exhibition brings together works across a variety of media—from ceramics and photography to mixed media and painting. Opening reception: Thursday, August 6, 5-7pm.
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Author Talk: Sierra Barnes - "Hans Vogel is Dead, Vol. 2"
Wed, Aug 12 | 6-8pm | Aurora Hills Library | Aurora Hills
Join for an author talk from DC native Sierra Barnes. After developing her own comics series, Sierra Barnes is now self-publishing the volumes. Sierra will lead a talk on her newest volume, including information on her creative process in developing the comics series and the road to self-publishing them. This will be an incredible talk for any local creatives, as well as anyone interested in the publishing process!
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Movies @ Met: Hairspray
Fri, Aug 7 | 6-8pm | Metropolitan Park | National Landing
Met Park’s Central Green becomes a Friday night tradition this summer with a family friendly movie series running every other week through October 16. August 7 features Hairspray, the film based on the 2002 Broadway musical. Set in 1962 Baltimore, the film follows the self-proclaimed "pleasantly plump" teenager Tracy Turnblad as she pursues stardom as a dancer on a local TV show and rallies against racial segregation.
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Rosslyn LIVE
Aug 13 | Gateway Park | Rosslyn
Rosslyn LIVE brings bands, bites, and a “pub in the park” to Gateway Park. Join for a fun night out with live music in the park, food trucks, and plenty of space to hang out. Come on August 13 for the last show of the summer to see Justin Trawick and the Common Good.
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