ARTfactory

Something has escaped.
Deep within the ARTfactory, the secretive AF Laboratories has suffered a catastrophic containment breach, unleashing an unknown threat that has transformed the building into a sprawling, post-apocalyptic nightmare.
This year, all four floors of the ARTfactory become a fully immersive world unlike anything we’ve created before. Guests will navigate abandoned city streets, contaminated laboratories, crumbling industrial spaces, quarantine zones, and the remnants of civilization as they search for a way through the chaos. Every room tells part of the story, and every corner holds the possibility of a terrifying encounter.
If you’ve ever wanted to be part of something immersive, creative, and unforgettable, this is your chance to join the outbreak. Factory of Fear, one of Northern Virginia’s premier haunted attractions, is looking for scare actors to join our cast this Halloween season! As a scare actor, you’ll become one of the survivors, infected, scientists, soldiers, or creatures that bring this world to life. No previous acting or haunt experience is necessary—just enthusiasm, energy, and a willingness to make our guests scream.
If interested, please attend our upcoming Scare Actor Information Session on Tuesday, July 21 at 6:30 PM, at the ARTfactory, 9419 Battle Street, Manassas, VA.
Learn about:
<ul><li>Becoming a scare actor</li><li>Training and rehearsals</li><li>Performance dates</li><li>Safety and makeup</li><li>What it takes to survive the OUTBREAK</li></ul>
Whether you’re a seasoned performer or trying something completely new, we want to meet you. Please RSVP using the link below:<a href="https://tf7au.share.hsforms.com/2cpt2uFwiR1SxiKdoLwtZzw" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">tf7au.share.hsforms.com/2cpt2uFwiR1SxiKdoLwtZzw</a>

Local Event: Factory of Fear Scare Actor Information Session

Prince William County

Manassas

Virginia

Factory of Fear Scare Actor Information Session

Something has escaped.
Deep within the ARTfactory, the secretive AF Laboratories has suffered a catastrophic containment...

Osbourn High School

Middle school, ugh. It’s the worst. But Greg Heffley is determined not to be at the bottom of the popularity chart. He’ll leave that to his weird neighbor, Fregley. Or maybe his best friend, Rowley Jefferson. But it’s not going to be Greg… no way.Jeff Kinney’s popular character takes center stage as Greg’s cartoon diary becomes a hilarious and heartfelt musical. Will Greg’s plans to become popular lead him to sacrifice his one true friend? Can anyone avoid the dreaded Cheese Touch? Grab a hall pass and don’t be late for an adventure familiar to anyone who actually survived middle school.Diary of a Wimpy Kid&nbsp;is presented by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing Global. (www.broadwaylicensing.com)Shows on July 24th at 7PM and July 25th at 10AM and 2PM

Local Event: Diary of a Wimpy Kid

Diary of a Wimpy Kid

Middle school, ugh. It’s the worst. But Greg Heffley is determined not to be at the bottom of the popularity chart. He’ll leave...

Absurd, fast-paced, and wickedly funny, Beyond Therapy is a sharp comedy that skewers modern romance, self-help culture, and the often-chaotic search for connection.
Set in New York City, the play follows Bruce and Prudence, two well-meaning but deeply neurotic singles who meet through a personal ad and attempt to navigate the treacherous waters of dating. Both are seeking love, stability, and emotional clarity—but each is already entangled in relationships with therapists who may be far more unbalanced than their patients. As the characters’ lives intersect, therapy sessions, romantic entanglements, and personal revelations spiral into increasingly outrageous territory.
Christopher Durang’s trademark humor is on full display as the play gleefully exposes the excesses of pop psychology, the absurdities of self-diagnosis, and the sometimes thin line between healing and harm. With rapid-fire dialogue, unexpected twists, and larger-than-life characters, Beyond Therapy pushes situations to hilarious extremes while still touching on very real desires for understanding, intimacy, and acceptance.
Provocative, smart, and laugh-out-loud funny, Beyond Therapy is a perfect choice for audiences who enjoy bold comedy with an edge. It’s a play that invites viewers to laugh at the madness of modern relationships while recognizing a little of themselves in the chaos.
Beyond Therapy is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. <a href="https://www.concordtheatricals.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">concordtheatricals.com</a>

Local Event: Beyond Therapy by Christopher Durang

Beyond Therapy by Christopher Durang

Absurd, fast-paced, and wickedly funny, Beyond Therapy is a sharp comedy that skewers modern romance, self-help culture, and...

Dark, unsettling, and endlessly thought-provoking, No Exit is one of the most famous works of existential drama ever written. First performed in 1944, Jean-Paul Sartre’s groundbreaking play confronts audiences with urgent questions about identity, responsibility, and the ways we define ourselves through others.
The play takes place in a stark, windowless room in the afterlife, where three strangers—Garcin, Inès, and Estelle—are brought together with no mirrors, no escape, and no explanation of their punishment. As they wait for the expected physical tortures of hell to begin, they instead find themselves trapped in an eternal psychological standoff. With nothing to do but talk, observe, and judge one another, their past actions and deepest insecurities are slowly revealed.
As the characters attempt to justify their lives and seek validation, it becomes clear that each is both victim and tormentor. Sartre’s famously chilling conclusion—that “hell is other people”—emerges not as a casual provocation, but as a devastating insight into how self-deception, dependency, and the need for approval can become forms of punishment. The characters are condemned to see themselves reflected endlessly in the eyes of others, with no possibility of escape or redemption.
No Exit is a defining expression of Sartre’s existential philosophy, dramatizing the idea that individuals are responsible for who they are, and that avoidance of that responsibility leads to anguish and entrapment. The play explores themes of freedom, choice, guilt, and bad faith, challenging audiences to consider how much of their identity is shaped—or distorted—by the perceptions of others.
Performances will be held in the Wind River Theater at the ARTfactory.PERFORMANCE DATES:
Friday, September 11 at 7:30 PM
Saturday, September 12 at 7:30 PM
Sunday, September 13 at 2:00 PM
Friday, September 18 at 7:30 PM
Saturday, September 19 at 7:30 PM
Sunday, September 20 at 2:00 PM

Local Event: No Exit by Jean-Paul Sartre

No Exit by Jean-Paul Sartre

Dark, unsettling, and endlessly thought-provoking, No Exit is one of the most famous works of existential drama ever written....

Hylton Performing Arts Center

It’s big hair and even bigger dreams in Hairspray the Musical! Set in 1960s Baltimore, this high-energy show follows Tracy Turnblad, a spirited teen with a passion for dance, as she fights for love, equality, and a spot on The Corny Collins Show. Bursting with catchy tunes, dazzling dances, and plenty of heart, Hairspray is a joyful celebration of acceptance and the power of being yourself!
Directed by Chris Maulden
Showtimes on September 18, 19, 25, 26 at 7PM, September 20 &amp; 27 at 2PM in the Gregory Family Theater at Hylton Performing Arts Center
HAIRSPRAY is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. <a href="https://www.mtishows.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">mtishows.com</a>

Local Event: Hairspray

Hairspray

It’s big hair and even bigger dreams in Hairspray the Musical! Set in 1960s Baltimore, this high-energy show follows Tracy...

Hilel Guberek

Michelle Witte

Washington Metropolitan Area

Patch AM Team

Loch Lomond

Buckhall

Manassas Park

Sudley

Bull Run

Yorkshire

Linton Hall

Fairfax County

Clifton

Nokesville

Centreville

City of Manassas Community Center

Come Celebrate
Free and open to the public with entertainment and refreshments
Hosted by : Universal Peace Federation; Pure Style, Inc.
&nbsp;RSVP: 571-308-6386 / email: purestyle888@gmail.com

Local Event: 🌿 Celebrate Virginia Annual Parents' Day

🌿 Celebrate Virginia Annual Parents' Day

Come Celebrate
Free and open to the public with entertainment and refreshments
Hosted by : Universal Peace Federation; Pure...

Fireman's Field Complex, 250 S. Nursery Ave., Purcellville, VA, 20132

The annual Purcellville Wine and Food Festival returns on Saturday, July 18, in Dillon’s Woods at the historic Fireman’s Field Complex (250 S. Nursery Avenue, Purcellville). The festival will take place from 2 to 8 p.m., inviting guests to gather with family and friends for an afternoon and evening of local wine, beer, food, live music, art, and more.
This year’s event will showcase 40 vendors, including wineries, breweries, food and snack vendors, and local exhibitors. Enjoy live music performances by the Rick Reaves Band, The Darby Brothers, and the Franklin Park Big Band. The “Arts in the Garden” section, hosted by the Purcellville Arts Council, will highlight local artists who will create works of art live on-site. Additional activities include face painting and a photo stand-in booth. 
Early bird ticket pricing is available through 5 p.m. on July 17: 
• Early bird admission (ages 17 and over): $5 (+ tax) 
• Early bird drink tickets (6 oz wine or 12 oz beer): $8.50 (+ tax) 
• Early bird drink ticket package: 4 tickets for $32 (+ tax) 
• Early bird bottle of wine purchase: $35 (+ tax), available from participating wineries (bottles must be consumed on-site)
A souvenir glass will be provided with the purchase of the first drink ticket. Save time and money by purchasing your tickets in advance. 
The popular VIP experience returns for $275 (+ tax) and includes admission for six, a reserved table for six, three bottles of local wine, six souvenir glasses, six drink tickets, early entry to the festival, special commemorative gifts, and a selection of sweets and savories for the table. 
Tickets and VIP tables are available for purchase at <a href="https://www.PurcellvilleWineAndFood.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.PurcellvilleWineAndFood.com</a>. Guests are encouraged to make a weekend of it and explore local lodging and attractions. Check the Accommodations page of the festival website, as well as the Visit Loudoun website, for more information.
 The Purcellville Wine and Food Festival is hosted by Purcellville Parks and Recreation and Loudoun Brewing Company, with support from Visit Loudoun, Renewal by Andersen, Harris Teeter, Prince William Home Improvement, truHealthNow, Valley Energy, Loudoun Brewing Company, Bush Tabernacle, MotoMember, and OHM Productions. Sponsorship opportunities remain available. For more information, visit <a href="https://www.PurcellvilleWineAndFood.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.PurcellvilleWineAndFood.com</a>

Local Event: Purcellville Wine and Food Festival

Loudoun County

Leesburg

Purcellville Wine and Food Festival

The annual Purcellville Wine and Food Festival returns on Saturday, July 18, in Dillon’s Woods at the historic Fireman’s Field...

Harris Pavilion

Celebrating America 250, The U.S. Army Band presents a musical tribute to the people, ideals, and stories that shaped our nation. Featuring Casey at the Bat, Hamilton, Hercules, and more. Venue is covered; bring your own chair. Free and open to the public.National Anthem
American Faces / Holsinger
George Washington Bicentennial March / Sousa
Molly on the Shore / Grainger
Casey at the Bat / Bass
You'll be Back from "Hamilton" / Miranda
Go the Distance from "Hercules" / Hosay, arr. Brown
Armed Forces Salute / Various
America, the Brave / Melillo
The Stars &amp; Stripes Forever / Sousa

Local Event: FREE Army Band Concert

FREE Army Band Concert

Celebrating America 250, The U.S. Army Band presents a musical tribute to the people, ideals, and stories that shaped our...

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