Reston Community Center launches summer entertainment series

Reston Town Square Park (11900 Market Street) and Reston Station (1901 Reston Metro Plaza) will soon come alive with summer fun organized by the Reston Community Center.

RCC has organized six series This year, everything from jazz ensembles to family picnics. Some events will feature pop-up treats in other communities.

“Reston knows it’s summer and there’s great music to be heard in our beautiful square,” said RCC Board Chair Beverly Cosham. “RCC brings people together to dance, socialize, visit an outdoor restaurant or share a picnic basket. It’s a Reston tradition that we continue to expand and look forward to every year.”

The first concert – a jazz performance by singer Darden Purcell – kicks off Memorial Day weekend tomorrow (Friday) at Reston Town Square Park.

The full breakdown of the incident follows:

take a break
Thursday, June 1 – August 31
7-8:30pm
reston station

Beginning with Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers tribute band Don’t Back Down, Take a Break concerts fill the plaza atop the Wiehle-Reston East subway station. Other performers include the Texas Chainsaw Horns, Loudoun Jazz Ensemble, Scott Kurt and Memphis 59. For the full schedule, click here: Break Concert at the Reston Community Center. The concert is presented by RCC in partnership with MSE Productions, Inc. and hosted by Reston Station.

Dutton Sale and his friends
Friday, May 26-October 13
5:30-6:45 pm
Reston Town Square Park

Jazz singer and series curator Darden Purcell leads her team to kick off the summer series “Darden & Friends” at Reston Town Square Park. The concert will feature exciting American songbook repertoire and new arrangements of jazz standards.

great friday
June 2-September 1
7-8:30pm
reston station

Kick off the weekend with Fab Fridays featuring the US Army Blues Big Band, festive rhythms from Togo’s Dogo, merengue from Latin pop group Ocho de Bastos and more. Check out the full concert schedule here: RCC Fab Friday Concerts. Validated parking for three hours free at the ParkX garage. The concert is presented by RCC in partnership with MSE Productions, Inc. and hosted by Reston Station.

family entertainment
Saturday, June 17th to August 5th
10-10:45 am
Reston Town Square Park

Bring the kids to watch magic, comedy, puppets, music and laughter. Family Fun will kick off with Guava Jelly on June 17th. Other shows include Rocknoceros, Lohr Family Antics, The Uncle Devin Show and Turley the Magician. Family Fun Entertainment is presented by the RCC and Reston Town Center Association in partnership with MSE Productions, Inc. Free parking is available at the Reston Town Center garage on Saturdays.

Sunday Arts in the Park at Shenandoah Conservatory
Sunday, June 11 to August 27
7-8pm
Reston Town Square Park

Spend the weekend listening to music in classical, jazz and cabaret styles provided by faculty and students at Shenandoah University’s renowned Conservatory of Music. The series will begin on June 11 with the Ellington Caravan paying homage to Duke Ellington. The series will run until August 27th. Visit Sunday Arts in the Park for a complete schedule. Reston Town Center garage parking is free on Sundays. Sunday Art in the Park is presented by the RCC and Reston Town Center Association in partnership with Shenandoah University.

family picnic day
Saturday 5th August – Temporary Kiosks
Saturday 12 August – Pony Barn Picnic Pavilion
Saturday, August 19 – North Mountain Picnic Pavilion
4-6pm

Bring a picnic with your family and friends for a family picnic day. Have fun playing family-friendly lawn games and seeing local performers! Family Picnic Day is hosted by the Reston Community Center and the Reston Association.