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City of Fairfax Commission on the Arts

The COA offers funding, hosts exhibits, performances, public art, and more. Funding - grants to arts organizations in the City of Fairfax.

The City of Fairfax Commission on the Arts was established in 1979 by the City Council to encourage, promote, and provide opportunity for artistic expression within the City. The City of Fairfax Commission on the Arts was created in 1979 by Mayor Fredrick Silverthorne and his Council to encourage, to promote and to provide opportunity for artistic expression within the City. The Commission is working to continue the enrichment of the community through funding, information, encouragement, exhibits, education, and co-ordination. Information—marketing and publicity of upcoming arts events. Encouragement - funding to aid and assist emerging arts groups. Exhibits - provide opportunities for exhibition of works of art. Education - support programs designed to increase understanding and appreciation of the arts in City schools. Coordination - working with area arts organizations to open new avenues and venues for the arts in the city.

09/11/2026

Be sure to catch "The Secret Life of Pets" this Friday at Movies Under the Moon! 🐶🐱🐾

🗓 Friday, September 11
🕛Movie Start: 8pm/Dusk
📍Kutner Park - 3901 Jermantown Rd., Fairfax

Special thanks to our event sponsor, the Fairfax Library Foundation for their generous support! Be sure to say hello to them before the movie starts!

09/10/2026

UPDATE: Dancing on the Square has been canceled due to instructor illness. TONIGHT!! 9/10 – Broadway Jazz

Instructor: Christopher d'Amboise, Associate Professor, School of Dance, College of Visual and Performing Arts, George Mason University

Come and dance together! Spend an hour doing Broadway Jazz with steps anyone can do. Learn Jazz Squares, The Grapevine, even the shim sham as we dance to well-known jazz and show tunes. @ Old Town Square, 10415 North Street, Fairfax, VA 22030

09/09/2026

🎨 Funday Monday got a revamp! 🎭✨

Say hello to the Early Childhood Arts Program — a refreshed version of the program you know and love, designed to introduce children ages 2–5 to the joy of the arts!

Join us two Mondays each month for engaging, age-appropriate performances featuring music, storytelling, dance, literary arts, and more.

September registration is NOW OPEN!

🦋 September 14 | Kids Nature Show
An interactive puppet performance!
http://apm.activecommunities.com/fairfaxcityrecdept/Activity_Search/16310

🎶 September 28 | Mr. Jon
Get ready to sing, dance, and move with a fun-filled musical performance!
http://apm.activecommunities.com/fairfaxcityrecdept/Activity_Search/16333

⏰ 10:30–11:15 AM
📍 Sherwood Center
🎟️ FREE — registration required

Come watch, listen, participate, and discover the joy of the arts!

Sponsored by the City of Fairfax Commission on the Arts

City of Fairfax Government

09/07/2026

The City of Fairfax Early Childhood Arts Program is live!! Bring your little ones September 14, from 10:30 AM to 11:15 AM to the Stacy C. Sherwood Center (3740 Blenheim Blvd., Fairfax VA) 🎨🎭📖

Designed to inspire a lifelong love of the Arts, children ages 2 - 5 will gain experience learning how to watch, listen, participate, and show appreciation and respect for performers and artists. Programs will feature a variety of art forms, including music, storytelling, dance, and other specialty arts performances. (formerly Funday Monday).

Class size is limited and pre-registration is required. For a complete list of dates, details, more info, visit: https://www.fairfaxva.gov/Events-directory/Parks-and-Recreation/Cultural-Arts/Early-Childhood-Arts-Program/City-of-Fairfax-Early-Childhood-Arts-Program

09/04/2026

Join ArtScreen this season for some of our favorite flicks 🎭🎥🍿🎬 FREE admission, popcorn, beverages, and more!! Doors open at 6:30 PM. Films start at 7:00 PM:

Oct 23: Knives Out
Nov 13: The Conductor (Marin Alsop)
Dec 18: Every Little Step
Feb 12: Woman in Gold
April 9: Jazz on a Summer’s Day

Stacy C. Sherwood Center | 3740 Blenheim Bld., Fairfax VA (fairfaxva.gov/culturalarts)

09/03/2026

TONIGHT!! 9/3 – Salsa & Bachata

Instructor: Michele Kearney, Elegant Dancing

Learn fun, easy basics that will get you moving confidently on the dance floor! @ Old Town Square, 10415 North Street, Fairfax, VA 22030

09/01/2026

Did you know there’s a film club in our area that premieres new independent and foreign films?! 🎬📽🍿

Film Club at Cinema Arts Theatres meets monthly on Sundays at 10:00 am. And it gets even better… The titles are a secret until the audience arrives. After viewing, the audience is polled on whether the film should be distributed at Cinema Arts for a longer run. Tickets are $19 at the box office. For more info, visit: https://www.cinemaartstheatre.com/events/71954-film-club-2026/

08/25/2026

IT'S TIME!! The 2026 – 2027 Bonita Lestina Old Town Hall Performance Season is upon us. 🎶🎻🎷🎹🎤🎺🎵 Check out what we have in store for the 37th year of the series:

October 16: Alfred Yun Quartet
October 6: iMusical
November 20: Bokor/Snedecor/Hill
December 11: The Capital Hearings
January 8: Military Band (Coming Soon!)
January 22: Military Band (Coming Soon!)
February 5: Roberta Lea (part of Chocolate Lovers Festival!)
February 26: Kobayashi/Gray Duo
March 5: Celtic Aire
March 19: Symphony Orchestra of Northern Virginia
April 2: Robert Jospe Trio
April 16: Kadencia Orchestra

Doors open at 7:30 PM. These events are FREE and open to the public. Learn more about ongoing events at fairfaxva.gov/culturalarts

08/18/2026

Come on out every Thursday in September at Old Town Square for free Dance Workshops led by local artists and studios. Each evening begins with a guided workshop at 6:30 pm, followed by an hour of open dancing at 7:30 pm—perfect for all ages and skill levels. No registration required! 🎶💃🏾🕺

9/3 – Salsa & Bachata
9/10 – Broadway Jazz
9/17 – Latin Dance Styles
9/24 – Jhyaure

Make a night of it: stop by Commonwealth Brewing before or after the event to enjoy their special themed drink, the Wh***ey Tango! https://www.fairfaxva.gov/Events-directory

05/22/2026

Join us for the screening of "Jazz on a Summer's Day," a concert film of the 1958 Newport Jazz Festival in Newport, Rhode Island — featuring performances by Jimmy Giuffre, Thelonious Monk, Sonny Stitt, Anita O'Day, Dinah Washington, Gerry Mulligan, Chuck Berry, Chico Hamilton and Louis Armstrong.

FREE admission, refreshments, popcorn and candy! Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

Address

10455 Armstrong Street, Suite 123
Fairfax, VA
22030

Telephone

+17032736097

Website

http://fairfaxva.gov/culturalarts

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