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The City of Fairfax promotes the value of arts and culture by nurturing, investing in and celebrating the creative contributions of artists, musicians and arts organizations. By engaging the community, encouraging participation and facilitating access to the arts, the City is working with local artists and arts organizations to build a vibrant community for all of the City's residents, businesses and visitors.
For more information about the Cultural Arts in Fairfax, contact Cultural Arts Manager Megan DuBois at Megan.DuBois@fairfaxva.gov or 703-273-6097
Below is a sample of some of the most popular Cultural Arts Programs Fairfax offers.
Performances begin at 8:00pm October through April. Please find the full schedule of performers below or click here for a copy of the bookmark. All performance take place at Old Town Hall, 3999 University Drive, Fairfax VA 22030, unless otherwise noted. Please arrive early as there are no booked tickets and it is on a first-come, first-served basis.
| Date | Show Title | Performer | Genre |
| October 12 |
"Two for a Song" | D'Amor Duo | Ragtime Piano & Vocalist |
| October 26** | "Sounds of the Saxophone" | Washington Saxophone Quartet | Jazz, Bach, Bernstein |
| November 9 | "A Night Of Jazz" | The Hot Lanes Big Band With Bobby Jasinski |
Big Band |
| December 7 | "Christmas Cheer" | Cathedral Brass | Seasonal Brass |
| January 11 | "A Trip Back In Time" | Eric Felton Big Band Swing | Big Band |
| January 25 | "The Sounds of Ireland" | IONA Celtic Fusion | Celtic Fusion |
| February 1** |
"Chocolate, Music, and Goodies" | Beau Soir | Flute, Viola, Harp Trio |
| February 8 | "A Night in New Orleans" | Dixie Power Trio | New Orleans Jazz |
| February 22 | "Sounds of the Clarinet" | Mpingo | Clarinet Quartet |
| March 8 | "Echos of Goya" | William Feasley | Guitar |
| March 22 | "Swing the Night Away" | Nitehawks Swing | Big Band |
| April 12** |
"An Evening of Classical Sounds" | Washington Chamber Orchestra | Classical |
** Performance will take place at the Stacy C. Sherwood Community Center
3740 Old Lee Hwy Fairfax, VA 22030
| All Events are Sponsored by City of Fairfax Commission on the Arts |
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Every Monday, beginning the second Monday in September, there will be family programming. It is open to children of all ages, however especially for those who haven’t yet started school! There will be music, movement, story telling, performances, crafts, and more! All performances and programs begin at10:30am. All performances and programs - unless otherwise noted - will be held at Old Town Hall, 3999 University Drive, Fairfax. There is ample parking in the downtown, and stroller access at the rear of Old Town Hall on Main St. Email Megan
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| 7 -Jan | Funday Monday- Mr. Skip |
| 14-Jan | Funday Monday - Erin's Epic Books |
| 21-Jan | Holiday |
| 28-Jan | Movement Monday |
| 4-Feb | Funday Monday- Mr. Skip |
| 11-Feb | Funday Monday - Erin's Epic Books |
| 18-Feb | Holiday |
| 25-Feb | Funday Monday - Paint Your Own Pottery |
| 4-Mar | Funday Monday- Mr. Skip |
| 11-Mar | Funday Monday - Erin's Epic Books |
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| 25-Mar | Funday Monday - Paint Your Own Pottery |
| 1-Apr | Funday Monday- Mr. Skip |
| 8-Apr | Funday Monday - Erin's Epic Books |
| 15-Apr | Funday Monday - Zumba |
| 22-Apr | Funday Monday - Paint Your Own Pottery |
| 29-Apr | Funday Monday - Tye Dye Party |
| 6-May | Funday Monday - Mr. Skip |
| 13-May | Funday Monday - Erin's Epic Books |
| 20-May | Funday Monday - Zumba |
| 27-May | Holiday |
** Event takes place at the Stacy C Sherwood Community Center.
3740 Old Lee Hwy, Fairfax Va 22030
| All Events are Sponsored by City of Fairfax Commission on the Arts & Paint Your Own Pottery |
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ArtScreen is a free film series celebrating the arts on Friday
evenings at the in the City of Fairfax.
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| November 2 | January 4 | April 5 |
| “Amadeus” 1984 • Winner of 8 Academy Awards |
"The Glenn Miller Story" 1954 • Academy Award for Best Sound |
"The Buddy Holly Story" 1978 • Academy Award for Best Music, Original Score |
| Doors Open: 7pm Film Start Time: 7:15pm |
Doors Open: 7pm Film Start Time: 7:30pm |
Doors Open: 7pm Film Start Time: 7:30pm |
| Refreshments | Refreshments | Refreshments |
All screenings will be at the Stacy C. Sherwood Community Center
3740 Old Lee Hwy, Fairfax VA 22030
Kidz Korner features family programming every Saturday at 10:30am in Old Town Square during the summer, June-September.
There are a wide array of programs for every age including performers such as Mr. Skip and Peter McCory's One Man Band, activities provided by the Children's Science Center, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, math problems by the Art of Problem Solving, and Eric Energy. Combine that with princesses, superheroes, an Irish celebration and more - and you won't want to miss these great events all summer long!
Summer 2018 Schedule
June 2 Fit Foodie
June 9 Kitty Pozer Day Family Activities
June 16 Mr. Skip – Fun and Songs
June 23 Superheroes Party – Ever Laughter Parties
June 30 Children’s Science Center
July 7 Art of Problem Solving
July 14 Good Gollie Miss Mollie
July 21 Mr. Skip – Fun and Songs
July 28 World Karate
Aug. 4 Hidden Oaks Nature Center
Aug. 11 Tiny Dancers
Aug. 18 Tinkergarten
Sept. 1 Mr. Skip
Sept. 8 Eric Energy
Sept. 15 Party Like a Princess
Sept. 22 Irish Festival at Sherwood Center, 3740 Old Lee Hwy
Sept. 29 Oh Susannah
Check out all our summer programming for children here, and for the whole family here!