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The State Theatre, Falls Church, VA

The State Theatre in Falls Church, Virginia, originally opened as a popular movie theatre in 1936. In the late 1990s, millions of dollars were poured into renovations, making it one of the best areas… Read More

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The State Theatre, Falls Church, VA

The State Theatre isn’t a strict comedy club. It’s a theatre that hosts all kinds of acts. But their $5 comedy nights net them a mention on this, the most coveted of Virginia comedy… Read More

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Torpedo Factory Art Center, Alexandria, VA

The Torpedo Factory is a brilliant example of repurposed historic space. In many ways, the irony of using a factory designed to build weapons for creating new works of art is an incredible art piece… Read More

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Great Falls Park, McLean, VA

The Great Falls Park in McLean, Virginia is a smaller park centered on the Great Falls. Access to the waterfalls is available by walking only. The park has three unique overlooks, two of which are… Read More

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Monster Mini Golf, Chantilly, VA

Monster Mini Golf in Chantilly, Virginia, is monster themed fun. The park includes a laser maze and mini bowling, in addition to golf. The indoor park is glow-in-the dark with “creatively… Read More

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Audacious Aleworks, Fairfax, VA

When rain has the audacity to dampen your plans, just head to Audacious Aleworks instead. The Fairfax taproom has a lineup of 20 amazing brews for your tasting pleasure, and make sure to check out… Read More

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Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, Chantilly, VA

Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Virginia, has two hangars displaying thousands of aircrafts. Younger visitors in particular may enjoy seeing the Space Shuttle “Discovery,” but… Read More

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Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts, Vienna, VA

One cannot write about theatres in Virginia without mentioned Wolf Trap. The park is a 117-acre living monument to the performing arts, from the Filene Center to the Children’s Theatre in the… Read More

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Rock It Grill, Alexandria, VA

Rock It Grill is a casual bar and grill with a diverse menu, serving hamburgers, tacos, and seafood, and more. But the real attraction for karaoke lovers is the nightly singing: that’s right,… Read More

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Escape Room Live, Alexandria, VA

Escape Room Live in Alexandria, Virginia has been voted one of the Best of D.C. attractions. Their rooms are intricately decorated and extremely thematic. Choose from an Edgar Allen Poe-themed room,… Read More

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Name: Exhibition - Hedieh Javanshir Ilchi: Here the Waving Flag. Here the Other World
Start: 2025-12-20T12:00:00
End: 2025-12-20T17:00:00
Location: Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington

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Old Crow Medicine Show's Holiday Hootenanny Ft. Bronwyn Keith-Hynes

Tuesday, Dec 16, 2025 at 7:30pm

Capital One Hall

Tysons, VA

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Exhibition - Hedieh Javanshir Ilchi: Here the Waving Flag. Here the Other World

Wednesday, Dec 17, 2025 from 12:00pm to 5:00pm

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Exhibition - Global Spotlight: Tactics for Remembering

Wednesday, Dec 17, 2025 from 12:00pm to 5:00pm

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Arlington, VA

Exhibition - Joey Enriquez: As I Look Towards What Could Have Been Mine

Wednesday, Dec 17, 2025 from 12:00pm to 5:00pm

Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington

Arlington, VA

It Must Be Christmas - An Acoustic Evening with Chris Young

Wednesday, Dec 17, 2025 at 7:30pm

Capital One Hall

Tysons, VA

It Must Be Christmas - An Acoustic Evening with Chris Young

Exhibition - Hedieh Javanshir Ilchi: Here the Waving Flag. Here the Other World

Thursday, Dec 18, 2025 from 12:00pm to 5:00pm

Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington

Arlington, VA

Exhibition - Global Spotlight: Tactics for Remembering

Thursday, Dec 18, 2025 from 12:00pm to 5:00pm

Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington

Arlington, VA

Exhibition - Joey Enriquez: As I Look Towards What Could Have Been Mine

Thursday, Dec 18, 2025 from 12:00pm to 5:00pm

Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington

Arlington, VA

Exhibition - Hedieh Javanshir Ilchi: Here the Waving Flag. Here the Other World

Friday, Dec 19, 2025 from 12:00pm to 5:00pm

Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington

Arlington, VA

Exhibition - Global Spotlight: Tactics for Remembering

Friday, Dec 19, 2025 from 12:00pm to 5:00pm

Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington

Arlington, VA

Exhibition - Joey Enriquez: As I Look Towards What Could Have Been Mine

Friday, Dec 19, 2025 from 12:00pm to 5:00pm

Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington

Arlington, VA

Virginia National Ballet Presents: The Nutcracker

Friday, Dec 19, 2025 at 1:00pm

Capital One Hall

Tysons, VA

Virginia National Ballet Presents: The Nutcracker

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Capital One Hall

Tysons, VA

Westbard Square Bethesa Holiday Market

Saturday, Dec 20, 2025 from 11:00am to 4:00pm

Westbard Square

Bethesda, MD

Exhibition - Hedieh Javanshir Ilchi: Here the Waving Flag. Here the Other World

Saturday, Dec 20, 2025 from 12:00pm to 5:00pm

Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington

Arlington, VA

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