Event category: Poetry & Literature

ART+WINE+CHEESE Reception Join us for a night of uninhibited artistic expression as we invite you to our very first Open Mic Night! Whether you’re a seasoned performer or a first-timer, come amplify your voice or instrument and be part of a community that values and celebrates the power of expression! The...

An afternoon of original one-acts, historical reenactments, music, and the moments that made America what it is and how it might have been different Join our community from 2pm until 4pm at this free, wildly new, storytelling event: explore America’s story, its past and its future – through...

Reimaging the Future through Music and Poetry America the Beautiful — A community parent orchestra will present a free concert with the theme “America the Beautiful” at John Calvin Presbyterian Church in Annandale on June 13 at 4 p.m. along with an “instrument petting...

Join Better Said Than Done online on June 11, 2026 at 8:00pm Eastern for “Love is Love: Stories Honoring All Love,” with emcee Chetter Galloway and storytellers Archy Jamun, Sue Searing, Regina Stoops, and Janel Woodland – a storytelling show benefiting the Human Rights Campaign. You can donate directly...

Fairfax Spotlight on the Arts Step On Stage or sit back and enjoy an evening of poetry, comedy, music, and stories! You never know what you’ll hear! Featuring Fairfax County Poet Laureate Angelique Palmer, join us for an intimate gathering of local poets and emerging voices. Part of Fairfax Spotlight...

Is US vs. THEM thinking hurting you, those around you, and your community? Do you want to gain insight into how to recognize and do something about it? Join us for a youth-led workshop designed to raise awareness about “othering” and its impact, with a focus on youth. This workshop is for...