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Rosslyn Jazz Fest

Sat, Sept 6, 1-7pm, Gateway Park

Southern Avenue

Save the date for Arlington, Virginia’s most popular free outdoor music festival! Join the Rosslyn Business Improvement District and Arlington Arts at the 33rd Rosslyn Jazz Fest for an afternoon of music, community, food trucks, yard games, and more. Headlining this year’s festival is Grammy-nominated Southern Avenue, the high-voltage, Memphis-based group known for their electrifying blend of blues, soul, and gospel. The band brings its powerhouse vocals and genre-defying energy to the stage following its latest album, Family, on Alligator Records. Learn more about the festival and the artists, and check out the official Spotify playlist.

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Lineup Announced for Rosslyn Jazz Fest 2025

The Rosslyn Business Improvement District (BID), in partnership with Arlington Arts, is excited to announce the dynamic lineup for the 2025 Rosslyn Jazz Fest, taking place on Saturday, Sept. 6, from 1–7 p.m. at Gateway Park. Headlining this year’s festival is Grammy-nominated Southern Avenue, the high-voltage, Memphis-based group known for their electrifying blend of blues, soul, and gospel.

Summer Concerts at Lubber Run Amphitheater!

Celebrating their 75th Anniversary, the venerable community theater The Arlington Players open the summer season at Arlington’s Lubber Run Amphitheater with the musical “You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown.” This special two weekend run kicks off the Free LUBBER RUN AMPHITHEATER Summer Concert Series (June 6-8; and June 13-15). The rest of the Summer Concert Series continues through August 1.

AIR@2700

The work of four regional artists-in-residence (AIR) will help activate a new flexible outdoor performance space at 2700 S Nelson Street, adjacent to the Arlington Cultural Affairs building located at 3700 South Four Mile Run Drive, with work that is representative of the rich diversity of Arlington County.

Enriching Lives - Arlington Arts and Culture Strategy

The Arlington Arts Commission completed a comprehensive study of the arts and culture ecosystem in Arlington resulting in goals and strategies meant to provide Arlington arts stakeholders with tangible goals to create a thriving artistic and cultural community that supports the foundation of Arlington’s sense of place.

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"Patch or Swap: A Textile Rescue Lab" By Roxana Alger Geffen

Saturday, September 06, 2025 | 01:00 PM to 07:00 PM

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We have all had clothes that we loved and lost—to coffee stains, rips or years of wear. This project is about rescuing those well-loved things and making them wearable again. Sculpture and collage artist Roxana Geffen, will show you simple ways to mend your clothes in a visible but cool way and give you some supplies to get started, either at the Arlington Art Truck or at home.

Multiple locations

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