Music by the Metro
May 8, 15 & 22 | 6pm | Clarendon Metro Park | Clarendon
Every Thursday in May at 6:00pm, join for free live concerts at Clarendon Metro Park. More
- May 8: Mama Moon and the Rumpshakers
- May 15: Kiti Gartner & The Drifting Valentines
- May 22: Veronneau
Arlington Palooza
Sat, May 17 | 11a-4p | Lubber Run Community Center | Arlington Forest
The Department of Parks & Recreation is excited to announce Arlington Palooza is back and bigger than ever! Join us at Lubber Run Community Center for a live music street fair as Arlington celebrates all things recreation and music. De-stress on the lawn as Dupont Brass headlines our many acts on the outdoor main stage. There’s something for everyone when food trucks, artisans, moon bounces, games and community vendors fill the streets. Come inside the community center for animal encounters, child story time, crafts, immersive light show and dance lessons for all ages. More
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FY26 Arts Grants
Individual artists and arts organizations are encouraged to apply for the Fiscal Year 2026 Arts Grants Program!
The Individual Artist (IA) Grant supports individual artists with grants in the amount of $15,000 in direct financial support, and the General Operating Support (GOS) Grant supports arts organizations with financial grants for General Operating Support. All individual artists and arts organizations applying for a grant are required to attend an Arts Grants Preparation Workshop (IA: May 8; GOS: May 7). These workshops provide an overview of the FY 2026 Arts Grants Program and include step-by-step directions for completing the application. More
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Arlington Art Truck: Hand Lettering a Family Tree by Felecia Brice McFail
thru May 17 | various locations
With Native Arlingtonian and hand lettering artist Felecia Brice McFail, choose one of the template family trees drawn by Arlington artists Melanie Kehoss and Christiann MacAuley and fill in the names in your own writing style or use our basic introduction guide to calligraphy. As the finishing touch, watch Felecia Brice McFail title your tree with your family name and transform it into a piece of art. More
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Friday, May 16, 4-7pm, Green Valley Farmers Market
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Saturday, May 17, 11am-4pm, Arlington Palooza, Lubber Run Community Center
Photo: Will Reintzell for Arlington Arts
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 Arlington Artists Alliance
Fable: Arlington Career Center Student Show
May 15 - June 29 | Alliance Gallery | Clarendon
Storytelling is the oldest human tradition, and each of us carries our own experiences with fables, legends, and myths. The Fable Gallery invites student artists to tell their stories in their own styles or create new folklore for a new era. This exhibition marks the sixth collaboration between Arlington Artists Alliance and the Arlington Career Center. Guided by mentorship from Alliance staff and volunteers, students take part in every step of producing a professional art show, from curating the exhibition and designing promotional materials to preparing inventory details and pricing their work. Join on May 15 from 5 to 7pm for an opening reception. More
MoCA Arlington
Artist Talk: A Passage of Force Through Matter
Sat, May 10 | 3-4:30p | MoCA Arlington | Virginia Square
How do artists use painting to reconcile and transcend their own experiences of our overburdened image landscape–both the physical world and the endless scroll of news images, selfies, digitally-created content and, increasingly, AI-generated materials that fill our various screens? Join curator of exhibitions Blair Murphy and artists Tom Bunnell, Asha Elana Casey, Claudia “Aziza” Gibson-Hunter, Matthew Mann, Maggie Michael, and Marisa Rasum for a conversation about painting as a material practice. Presented in conjunction with A Passage of Force Through Matter, which features work by all six artists and is on view through May 25. More
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MoCA Arlington: Family Series Celebrating Spring
Sundays thru June 15 | Met Park | National Landing
Come to the park every Sunday this spring for live music, light snacks, and hands-on art making activities for the whole family! More
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May 11: Stamped heart ornaments for Mom. Plus, flower giveaways! // Music from Rook Richards
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May 18: Artist Spotlight: Danni O’Brien, Found Material Cyanotypes! // Music from String Mamas
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Jazz @ Met
Thursdays thru June 12 | Met Park | National Landing
Enjoy live jazz at Metropolitan Park with a free, weekly concert series brought to you by the DC Jazz Festival and National Landing BID. Choose your favorite spot on park benches or bring your own blanket or chair for the lawn. More
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Marie Ringwald: New, Old + Borrowed
thru June 28 | Fred Schnider Gallery of Art | Virginia Square
Marie Ringwald's art is inspired by everyday, simply made buildings that are designed for working in or holding materials, animals, and products. She starts by remembering a place and then abstracting essentials that - to her - evoke a personal and clear but universal memory. More
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Sing Anyway: Keep Calm and Carry the Tune
Sat, May 17 | Theatre on the Run | Green Valley
An evening of music, laughter, and resilience! With songs from Broadway and beyond, this lively cabaret performance will feature a talented lineup of local musicians, bringing humor, heart, and unforgettable songs to the stage. Get ready for a night of fun, inspiration, and a few surprises! More
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