Get ready for a summer of fun, free entertainment. The Fairfax County Park Authority has announced its summer entertainment series lineup. Beginning June 1, the county will host 196 free outdoor concerts and movies across 17 venues.
“Last summer, more than 37,000 people attended 189 concerts across the county. They let music lift their spirits, raise their hopes, awaken their memories, forge friendship between cultures, and kindle a sense of belonging,” said Sousan Frankeberger, performing arts production manager for the Fairfax County Park Authority.
FCPA hosts 11 event series throughout the county:
- Arts in the Parks children’s entertainment series in multiple locations;
- Braddock Nights at Royal Lake Park, Lake Accotink Park, and Wakefield Park;
- Evenings on the Ellipse at the Fairfax County Government Center;
- Franconia District Nights at Franconia Park;
- Hunter Mill Melodies at Frying Pan Farm Park;
- Mount Vernon Nights at Gristmill Park and the Workhouse Arts Center;
- Music at Arrowbrook Centre Park;
- Providence Presents at Nottoway Park and the Mosaic District;
- Spotlight by Starlight at Mason District Park Amphitheater and Ossian Hill Park;
- Springfield Nights at Burke Lake Park;
- Starlight Cinema Drive-in Movies at Sully Historic Site.
Some standout performances include DC’s “Godfather of Go-Go” Chuck Brown on June 14 at Grist Mill Park; folk musician Tom Paxton with The DonJuans on June 16 at Mason District Park; and Kelvin Dukes from America’s Got Talent on August 7 at Franconia District Park.
Select events will have food and beverages for sale. During Arrowbook Centre Park’s Saturday events, look for tastings and sales from Paradise Springs Winery. At Burke Lake’s Wednesday evening events, there will be beer sales from 2 Silos Brewing Co., along with food trucks and Peterson’s Ice Cream. Beer, wine, and snack sales are planned for the Workhouse Arts Center’s Saturday evening shows.
The full entertainment series lineup is available for download online. In addition to evening shows, many venues host children’s entertainment in the mornings.
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