Dog Days of Summer – Season Begins
Wednesday, July 3 | 5 – 7:30 pm
Pavilion
Every Wednesday through September 4, dogs and owners can frolic in the Pavilion when it is transformed into an off-leash play area each week. Treats, toys, areas to cool off, pet friendly giveaways, and more! Free. Operated by Healthy Hound Playground and Isy’s Ways.
healthyhoundplayground.com
isysways.com
restontowncenter.com
Firecracker 5K for the Troops
Thursday, July 4 | 8 am
Join in an Independence Day 5K celebration and show your support for the stars and stripes! Runners and walkers of all paces can register for this patriotic family-friendly event, presented by Leidos and Potomac River Running.
703.689.0999 | prraces.com/firecracker/
One World Symphonic Festival
Friday, July 5 | 7:30 pm
Pavilion
Free orchestra performance of “Music Under the Stars” presented by professional musicians from around the world.
Family Fun Entertainment Series: Rocknoceros
Saturday, July 6 | 10 – 10:45 am
Reston Town Square Park
The Washington, DC area’s award-winning band for children of all ages – Coach Cotton, Williebob and Boogie Woogie Bernie write terrific songs that teach even the youngest music fans, and most importantly, they are having fun! Free. Presented by Reston Community Center in cooperation with MSE Productions, Inc., and hosted by the Reston Town Center Association on Saturdays, June 15 through August 3.
703.476.4500 | restoncommunitycenter.com
Reston Concerts on the Town: Chuck Redd & Friends
Saturday, July 6 | 7:30 – 10 pm
Pavilion
The weekly summer concert series presents jazz all-stars Chuck Redd & Friends featuring trumpeter/vocalist Byron Stripling and bassist/vocalist Nicki Parrott. Bring lawn chairs or picnic blankets and enjoy live outdoor music at the Pavilion on Saturdays, June through August. Free. Rain or shine. Presented by Reston Town Center, Boston Properties, and Reston Town Center Association.
Full season’s schedule: restontowncenter.com/concerts
Sundays in the Park with Shenandoah Conservatory: Luis Hernandez and Friends
Sunday, July 7 | 7 – 8 pm
Reston Town Square Park
Grammy-award winning Luis Hernandez and his band present an evening of traditional jazz standards. Free. Series presented by Reston Community Center and hosted by Reston Town Center Association on Sundays, June 2 through August 18.
703.476.4500 | restoncommunitycenter.com
A Journey of Art Through Flowers: Modern and Bold
Thursday, July 11 | 6 – 8 pm
Mayflowers – A Floral Studio
Create your own flower arrangement with the theme of current architectural and modern styles expressed with simplicity and elegance, led by designer May Bernhardt. All materials supplied. Take home your creation. Purchase class tickets online.
703.709.1200 | mayflowersreston.com/classes
Family Fun Entertainment Series: Guava Jelly
Saturday, July 13 | 10 – 10:45 am
Reston Town Square Park
Kids and adults will be dancing and singing along to the music infused with a lively island feel that is hard to resist. Free. Presented by Reston Community Center in cooperation with MSE Productions, Inc., and hosted by the Reston Town Center Association on Saturdays, June 15 through August 3.
703.476.4500 | restoncommunitycenter.com
Reston Concerts on the Town: Elikah
Saturday, July 13 | 7:30 – 10 pm
Pavilion
Afro-pop, West African rhythms performed with the high energy of Elikah at the weekly summer concert series. Bring lawn chairs or picnic blankets and enjoy live outdoor music at the Pavilion on Saturdays, June through August. Free. Rain or shine. Presented by Reston Town Center, Boston Properties, and Reston Town Center Association.
Full season’s schedule: restontowncenter.com/concerts
Sundays in the Park with Shenandoah Conservatory: Divergent Duos
Sunday, July 14 | 7 – 8 pm
Reston Town Square Park
Professor of Bass Donovan Stokes and guest Vasily Popov perform an evening of works by Rossini, Barriere, Stokes and Handel. Free. Series presented by Reston Community Center and hosted by Reston Town Center Association on Sundays, June 2 through August 18.
703.476.4500 | restoncommunitycenter.com
A Journey of Art Through Flowers: Monet to Manet
Thursday, July 18 | 6 – 8 pm
Mayflowers – A Floral Studio
Create your own flower arrangement inspired by classical impressionist artists, led by designer May Bernhardt. All materials supplied. Take home your creation. Purchase class tickets online, or book appointments for private classes.
703.709.1200 | mayflowersreston.com/classes
Family Fun Entertainment Series: Turley the Magician
Saturday, July 20 | 10 – 10:45 am
Reston Town Square Park
The entire family will be delighted with inimitable talent, interactive magic, and humorous antics. Free. Presented by Reston Community Center in cooperation with MSE Productions, Inc., and hosted by the Reston Town Center Association on Saturdays, June 15 through August 3.
703.476.4500 | restoncommunitycenter.com
Reston Concerts on the Town: Good Shot Judy
Saturday, July 20 | 7:30 – 10 pm
Pavilion
Jump, jive and wail with Good Shot Judy, classic to contemporary swing, at the weekly summer concert series.
Bring lawn chairs or picnic blankets and enjoy live outdoor music at the Pavilion on Saturdays, June through August. Free. Rain or shine. Presented by Reston Town Center, Boston Properties, and Reston Town Center Association.
Full season’s schedule: restontowncenter.com/concerts
Sundays in the Park with Shenandoah Conservatory: Jazz Trio Conversations
Sunday, July 21 | 7 – 8 pm
Reston Town Square Park
Professor of Jazz Piano Robert Larson joins special guests for an evening of jazz trio standards. Free. Series presented by Reston Community Center and hosted by Reston Town Center Association on Sundays, June 2 through August 18.
703.476.4500 | restoncommunitycenter.com
DMV2Go at the Pavilion
Monday, July 22 | 9 am – 4 pm
The wireless office on wheels offers all DMV services: driver’s license and ID card applications and renewals, driving records, vehicle titles, license plates, decals, order disabled plates, and more. Information on all services available at dmv.virginia.gov/general/#dmv_2go.
INOVA Blood Drive
Tuesday, July 23 | 1 – 6 pm
beside the Pavilion
Schedule Bloodmobile appointments at 1.866.256.6372 or inova.org/donateblood. On-site registration.
Meet Me at the Movies – Senior Movie Day at Bow Tie Cinemas
Wednesday, July 24 | 10 am (Doors open at 9:15)
Reston Association presents the feature film On the Basis of Sex. Refreshments and prizes provided prior to movie. Free to 55+.
Information: Ashleigh@reston.org
703.435.6577 | reston.org
Family Fun Entertainment Series: Groovy Nate
Saturday, July 27 | 10 – 10:45 am
Reston Town Square Park
Be ready to move, sing and play with fun and educational shows using exotic musical instruments and puppet skits. It’s Sesame Street meets Parliament/Funkadelic, meshed with The Electric Company, Kraftwerk, and Dub Reggae. Free. Presented by Reston Community Center in cooperation with MSE Productions, Inc., and hosted by the Reston Town Center Association on Saturdays, June 15 through August 3.
703.476.4500 | restoncommunitycenter.com
Reston Concerts on the Town: JD McPherson
Saturday, July 27 | 7:30 – 10 pm
Pavilion
An evening with JD McPherson – rockabilly, rock and roll, and 50s-style rhythm and blues with a modern sound at the weekly summer concert series. Bring lawn chairs or picnic blankets and enjoy live outdoor music at the Pavilion on Saturdays, June through August. Free. Rain or shine. Presented by Reston Town Center, Boston Properties, and Reston Town Center Association.
Full season’s schedule: restontowncenter.com/concerts
Sundays in the Park with Shenandoah Conservatory: VoxClarus
Sunday, July 28 | 7 – 8 pm
Reston Town Square Park
Professor of Clarinet Garrick Zoeter and soprano Mariana Mihai-Zoeter interpret romantic and inspiring works from around the world, as well as uplifting jazz and classically inflected music. Free. Series presented by Reston Community Center and hosted by Reston Town Center Association on Sundays, June 2 through August 18.
703.476.4500 | restoncommunitycenter.com
ONGOING
DC Comics & Marvel: Summer Comic-Con Exclusives at ArtInsights
Daily through Sunday, August 4
Celebrating Avengers: Endgame and Batman’s anniversary with worldwide exclusive original production cels of Batman & Superman from DC Comics, and original and limited edition art by Alex Ross and Jim Lee, available only at ArtInsights.
703.478.0788 | artinsights.com
Douglas Moulden Exhibit at Signature
Daily through August 27
Greater Reston Arts Center at Signature | 11850 Freedom Drive
See large scale paintings made in a “coddiwomple” approach in the exhibit, A Purposeful Manner Towards a Vague Destination.
703.471.9242 | restonarts.org
Exercise with Athleta in the Pavilion
Sundays through October 27 | 11 am – 12 pm
Free morning sessions offering low and high impact exercise, youth activities, and more. Check activities, dates and times on the Athleta calendar.
703.668.0256 | stores.athleta.net/store-4866/
Summer Sundays at Scout & Molly’s
Sundays, June through August | 11 am – 12 pm
Receive 30% off entire purchase for one hour each week! (Clearance items excluded.)
571.526.4185 | scoutandmollys.com/reston
Muscle Up Mondays with Crunch Fitness
Mondays through October | 6:30 pm, Pavilion
Muscle up your Mondays with free fitness classes in the Pavilion presented by CRUNCH Fitness-Reston group instructors.
571.267.5000 | crunchreston.com | Facebook.com/CrunchReston
Farmers & Makers Market
Tuesdays through November 19 | 10 am – 2 pm
Pavilion
Local producers and artisans will sell their fresh produce, meats, cheeses, olive oil, honey, pet accessories and baked goods, handmade, vintage, one-of-a-kind items, and more! Enjoy acoustic music while shopping the booths.
Dog Days of Summer
Wednesdays, July 3 – September 4 | 5 – 7:30 pm
Pavilion
Dogs and owners can frolic in the Pavilion when it is transformed into an off-leash play area each week. Treats, toys, areas to cool off, pet friendly giveaways, and more! Free. Operated by Healthy Hound Playground and Isy’s Ways.
healthyhoundplayground.com
isysways.com
restontowncenter.com
Late Night Concert Celebration at Scout & Molly’s
Saturdays, July – August | 9 – 10 pm
Celebrating the summer concert series with 30% off entire purchase for 1 hour (clearance items excluded).
571.526.4185 | scoutandmollys.com/reston
Overlooked at GRACE
Saturday, July 13 – Saturday, September 7
Greater Reston Arts Center
See works by artists who are seeking to bring awareness to issues that are often unnoticed, ignored, or otherwise not part of “polite conversation.” Free, open Tuesday – Saturday, 11 am – 5 pm.
703.471.9242 | restonarts.org
