July 4, 2010
Arlington, VA
202-619-7222

This is one of the best fireworks displays in the United States. With the Capitol Building, Washington Monument, and the Lincoln Memorial as a dramatic backdrop, there are some great places to view the show for the this side of the Potomac River. You will not have the major hassle of going downtown.
Start Time: Sunset
Admission: FREE
Location: Vantage points along George Washington Memorial Parkway, between Key Bridge & Memorial Bridge
Transportation: Arlington Cemetery & Rosslyn Metros; ART 61, 62; Metrobus 38B

July 4, 2010
Washington, DC


The Uncle Sam Jam is a one of kind Fourth of July music festival that’s sure to be one of the biggest Independence Day parties in the DC Metro Area. The event features five bands including Grammy winners Soul Asylum and local favorites Virginia Coalition, as well as six DJs playing on four different stages both indoors and outdoors. The venue also offers premier views of the fireworks in both DC & Northern VA, for what will be the ideal way to celebrate America’s birthday. Tickets are currently only $10, but they will go up in price as the event nears.

July 6, 2010
4200 Campbell Ave.
Arlington, VA
703-820-9771

Starting July 6 and ending July 24, the Signature Theater in Arlington presents its Sizzlin’ Summer Cabaret series. The series has performances starring Nick Blaemire & Danica Dora, Bligh Voth & Weslie Woodley, Tracy Lynn Olivera, Natascia Diaz with Michael Pemberton, Marcy Heisler & Zina Goldrich and Bob McDonald. See event title link for more information.

July 6, 2010
Washington, DC


From July 6-25 the Washington Kastles begin their third season of bringing live tennis tournaments to Washington, DC in July 2010. The Washington Kastles, owned by local entrepreneur Mark Ein, will be led by ten-time Grand Slam singles champion Serena Williams. The Kastles just added Venus Williams to the roster in a trade. Serena will play four matches this season and Venus will play three.

July 8, 2010
Washington, DC


From July 8-22, The Capital Fringe Festival, also referred to as the DC Fringe Festival, is an annual performing arts event in Washington, DC featuring more than 140 performances in a variety of venues around Washington, DC. The Capital Fringe Festival introduces risk-taking art and non-traditional performances including theater, dance, music, poetry, puppetry and more.

July 12, 2010
1700 Army Navy Dr.
Arlington, VA
240-223-1180

The Yellow Ribbon Fund, a non-profit that helps injured service members and their families, will be holding the 3rd Annual Army/Navy Golf Classic on July 6 at the Army/Navy Country Club in Arlington. Head out with friends to play golf for a good cause. There will be a pre-tournament lunch, golf, awards, dinner, and a silent auction all to benefit the Yellow Ribbon Fund. Call 240-223-1180 for more details.

July 12, 2010
3701 Mt. Vernon Ave.
Alexandria, VA
703-573-7328

The Old Time Banjo Festival is a unique anthology featuring twenty-one of today’s finest banjo players at Alexandria’s Birchmbere Music Hall. From old traditional tunes and songs to contemporary compositions in many old time styles, each of these players places an original stamp on their banjo sound, showing the breadth and depth of an instrument that traveled from Africa to the southern Appalachian mountains, and is now played and appreciated worldwide. This first volume features mostly solo playing and singing, with some tracks also featuring accompaniment.

July 15, 2010
1611 N. Kent St.
Arlington, VA


Slapsticon is a an annual four day film festival that features screenings of rarely seen comedies from the silent and early sound eras. It is an opportunity to view films that are some of the earliest creative efforts in the development of motion picture comedy.

July 24, 2010
Crystal Drive between 20th & 23rd Streets
Arlington, VA
703-248-6883

Sign up for the second running of the Crystal City Twilighter 5K on Saturday, July 24 at 8:00pm. The Crystal City Twilighter, held in downtown Crystal City, Arlington, is the area’s premier twilight event with a flat course, great runner premiums and perks, and a fabulous after party. Also, earn cash prizes for fast times or top finishers!