Lubber Run Summer Concert Series Kickoff 25 Jun 2022 Enjoy a free concert series at Lubber Run Amphitheater! This series features performances from a variety of genres including big band, blues, soul and orchestral music, along with a cabaret. The series will run Friday, June 10 through August 14, 2022, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., and Sundays at 11 a.m. Learn more about the series schedule and featured artists. Tagged as: , Music & the Arts, All Ages, Arts Events
Rest Easy: Getting a Good Night's Sleep 29 Jun 2022 Still tired when you wake up in the morning? Join Kate Chutuape from Virginia Hospital Center to learn practical strategies for developing better sleep habits. Participants are taught how to identify behaviors that may signal a problem, the most common sleep problems, self-care skills for insomnia and professional resources when self-care isn’t enough. Lubber Run Park, 200 N Columbus St., 22203 Tagged as: , Parks & Recreation, Older Adults, Music & the Arts
Great Books for the Summer 29 Jun 2022 How do you search for great books and authors? Shirlington and Aurora Hills Adult Services Librarian Vicky McCaffrey will discuss adult summer reading programs, library staff book recommendations and ideas for how to pick out great books. Aurora Hills Center, 735 18th St S, 22202 Tagged as: , Parks & Recreation, Older Adults, Music & the Arts, Talks & workshops
Opera Appreciation 06 Jul 2022 her interesting background. Musical selections from well-known operas will be played, professional commentary provided and group discussion will follow. 6/1: Il Trovatore by Verdi; 6/15: Tosca by Puccini; 7/6: Die Walkure by Wagner (second opera in his Ring Cycle); 7/20: La Cenerentola by Rossini (Cinderella); 8/3: Don Giovanni by Mozart; 8/17: L'Elisir D'Amore by Donizetti (The Elixir of Love). Lubber Run Park, 200 N Columbus St., 22203 Tagged as: , Parks & Recreation, Older Adults, Music & the Arts
Movies at Aurora Hills 08 Jul 2022 Enjoy classic and modern movies at Aurora Hills with fellow 55+ friends. June 24: West Side Story (2021) (PG-13); July 8: Mamma Mia! (2018) (PG-13); July 29: Belfast (2021) (PG-13); Aug. 26: The Power of the Dog (2021) (R). Aurora Hills Center, 735 18th St S, 22202 Tagged as: , Parks & Recreation, Older Adults, Music & the Arts
Movie Discussions 14 Jul 2022 We're calling all cinema lovers to meet and discuss a new film every month. June: The Thin Red Line (1998) (R) on Tubi; July: The Peanut Butter Falcon (2019) (PG-13) on Tubi; August: Munich: The Edge of War (2021) (PG-13) on Netflix. All films are available for you to watch on Tubi or Netflix as noted before the group meets to discuss. Tagged as: , Parks & Recreation, Older Adults, Music & the Arts
Movie Night 14 Jul 2022 Have a great time viewing top-quality movies with 55+ friends at Lubber Run's Movie Night. Steven Spielberg's dazzling take on the classic musical, West Side Story (2021) (PG-13), is about a forbidden love affair and rivalry between street gangs in 1957 New York. Lubber Run Park, 200 N Columbus St., 22203 Tagged as: , Parks & Recreation, Older Adults, Music & the Arts
Afternoon Piano Lounge 15 Jul 2022 Beat the heat and chill out this summer with mocktails, 55+ friends and relaxing music by pianist Daniel Austin. Sponsored by the Aurora Hills Advisory Committee. Aurora Hills Center, 735 18th St S, 22202 Tagged as: , Parks & Recreation, Older Adults, Music & the Arts
Rock Music Legends: British Invasion, Part 2 19 Jul 2022 Following the Beatles’ tremendous success in the U.S., numerous other British groups followed suit, taking America by storm. Volunteer Carl Gold will discuss and perform music by two of these very popular groups: The Who and The Animals. This program will be offered simultaneously in-person and virtually — sign up based on your preference. Arlington Mill, 909 South Dinwiddie Street, 22204 Tagged as: , Parks & Recreation, Older Adults, Music & the Arts
Rock Music Legends: British Invasion, Part 2 19 Jul 2022 Following the Beatles’ tremendous success in the U.S., numerous other British groups followed suit, taking America by storm. Volunteer Carl Gold will discuss and perform music by two of these very popular groups: The Who and The Animals. This program will be offered simultaneously in-person and virtually — sign up based on your preference. Tagged as: , Parks & Recreation, Older Adults, Music & the Arts