Reston Town Square Park (11900 Market Street) and Reston Station (1901 Reston Metro Plaza) will quickly come to life with summer time leisure organized by the Reston Community Center.

RCC has organized six series this 12 months, various from jazz ensembles to household picnics. Some occasions will function pop-up treats in different neighborhoods.

“Reston knows it’s summer when the sounds of great music can be heard in our beautiful plazas,” RCC Board Chair Beverly Cosham mentioned. “RCC brings people together to dance, socialize, visit an outdoor restaurant, or share a picnic basket. It’s a Reston tradition we keep expanding and look forward to every year.”

The first live performance — a jazz present from singer Darden Purcell — will usher in Memorial Day weekend at Reston Town Square Park tomorrow (Friday).

An entire breakdown of the occasions is obtainable beneath:

Take a Break
Thursdays, June 1 – August 31
7-8:30 p.m.
Reston Station

Beginning with Don’t Back Down, a Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers tribute band, the Take a Break live shows fill the plaza atop the Wiehle-Reston East Metro station. Other performers embody Texas Chainsaw Horns, Loudoun Jazz Ensemble, Scott Kurt and Memphis 59. For the complete schedule click on right here: Take a Break Concerts at Reston Community Center. Concerts are introduced by RCC in cooperation with MSE Productions, Inc., and are hosted by Reston Station.

Darden Purcell and Friends
Fridays, May 26 – October 13
5:30-6:45 p.m.
Reston Town Square Park

Jazz vocalist and sequence curator Darden Purcell brings her group to open the summer time sequence of “Darden & Friends” in Reston Town Square Park. This live performance will function thrilling new preparations of Great American Songbook repertoire and jazz requirements.

Fab Fridays
June 2 – September 1
7-8:30 p.m.
Reston Station

Kick off the weekend with Fab Fridays that includes the U.S. Army Blues Big Band, festive rhythms from Dogo from Togo, merengue with Latin pop band Ocho de Bastos and lots of extra. See the complete live performance schedule right here: RCC Fab Friday Concerts. Three hours of free parking can be found within the ParkX storage with validation. Concerts are introduced by RCC in cooperation with MSE Productions, Inc., and are hosted by Reston Station.

Family Fun Entertainment
Saturdays, June 17 – August 5
10-10:45 a.m.
Reston Town Square Park

Bring the youngsters for magic, comedy, puppets, music and plenty of laughs. Family Fun begins on June 17 with Guava Jelly. Other reveals embody Rocknoceros, Lohr Family Antics, The Uncle Devin Show and Turley the Magician. Family Fun Entertainment is introduced by RCC and Reston Town Center Association in cooperation with MSE Productions, Inc. Reston Town Center garages provide free parking on Saturdays.

Sunday Art in the Park with the Shenandoah Conservatory
Sundays, June 11 – August 27
7-8 p.m.
Reston Town Square Park

Wind down your weekend with classical, jazz and cabaret-style music offered by school and college students from Shenandoah University’s acclaimed music conservatory. The sequence begins June 11 with Ellington Caravan paying tribute to Duke Ellington. This sequence will run via August 27. Visit Sunday Art within the Park for the whole schedule. Reston Town Center storage parking is free on Sundays. Sunday Art within the Park is introduced by RCC and Reston Town Center Association in cooperation with Shenandoah University.

Family Picnic Days
Saturday August 5 – Temporary Road Pavilion
Saturday, August 12 – Pony Barn Picnic Pavilion
Saturday, August 19 – North Hills Picnic Pavilion
4-6 p.m.

Bring a picnic, your loved ones and pals to Family Picnic Day. Play family-friendly garden video games, get pleasure from native performers and have some enjoyable! Family Picnic Days are introduced by Reston Community Center and Reston Association.