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Reston Regional Library

A conversation with two Virginian writers -- a veteran and a newcomer -- on their new graphic novel
Join local authors Kwame Alexander and Cassidy Dyce at Reston Regional Library as they celebrate the release of their graphic novel The Brainstormerz: Money Talks!
Perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier and Jerry Craft, the book follows three best friends at Roberto Clemente Elementary School as they hatch a plan to buy the most cutting-edge phone model. It's the first volume of a new middle-grade series and includes art by Eisner winner Rashad Doucet.
This event is recommended for ages 7 through 13. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
After their discussion, Alexander and Dyce will sign their book, which can be purchased on site from Bards Alley. Some of Alexander's past middle-grade novels will be available as well; to reserve a specific title, call (571) 459-2653.
Free registration is required via this link: <a href="https://librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/event/16663310" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/event/16663310</a>ABOUT&nbsp;THE&nbsp;BOOKElectric James, or Lex, as his friends call him,&nbsp;is finally turning ten, and that means one thing: he's getting a phone! And with the hottest phone on the market—the Apollo XL—he’s sure to become the coolest kid at Roberto Clemente Elementary School. But when his parents break the news that the Apollo XL is way out of their price range, Lex is crushed.
Luckily, he has his best friends DJ and Cass. Together, they’re the Brainstormerz—and they’ve never met a problem they couldn’t solve! All they need to do now is figure out how to raise the money for the phone themselves. How hard could it be? From the talented trio of&nbsp;New York Times&nbsp;bestselling author Kwame Alexander, Cassidy Dyce, and Eisner-winning cartoonist&nbsp;Rashad Doucet, comes a hilarious and electrifying story about friendship, creativity, and the power of teamwork.ABOUT&nbsp;THE&nbsp;AUTHORSKwame Alexander is an Emmy Award–winning producer, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of over forty books, including the Newbery Medal–winning novel The Crossover; the Caldecott Medal- and Newbery Honor winning picture book The Undefeated; The Door of No Return; and J vs. K, which he co-wrote with Jerry Craft.Cassidy Dyce is an author and founder of Writing Black @ The House, a creative community dedicated to uplifting Black artists across disciplines. Her work is rooted in storytelling, collaboration, and building spaces where creativity and community thrive. She is based in Charlottesville, Virginia.

Local Event: Book Launch with Kwame Alexander and Cassidy Dyce

Book Launch with Kwame Alexander and Cassidy Dyce

A conversation with two Virginian writers -- a veteran and a newcomer -- on their new graphic novel
Join local authors Kwame...

Sunrise of Hunter Mill

🚀 Ready to Take Your Sales&nbsp;Career to the Next Level? 🚀
Join us for an exciting Director of Sales Meet &amp; Greet at Sunrise at Hunter Mill and discover how you can grow your career while making a meaningful impact every day.
📍 Location: Sunrise at Hunter Mill (Oakton, VA) 📅 Date: Wednesday, May 6 ⏰ Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📩 To RSVP, email <a href="mailto:Jay.Standridge@sunriseseniorliving.com" target="_blank">Jay.Standridge@sunriseseniorliving.com</a>We’re actively hiring&nbsp;Director of Sales leaders for both Hunter Mill and Falls Church — and we’re looking for driven professionals who know how to build relationships, think creatively, and close with confidence.
💼 Who Should Attend? -Sales professionals (senior living experience preferred) -OR those with backgrounds in hospitality, healthcare, or service-based sales -High-energy, compassionate, results-oriented individuals who thrive in a people-first environment
At Sunrise, success in sales means more than hitting goals — it’s about guiding families through important decisions and helping them find a place to call home.

Let’s make your next career&nbsp;move a powerful one.

Local Event: Director of Sales Meet & Greet

Director of Sales Meet & Greet

🚀 Ready to Take Your Sales Career to the Next Level? 🚀
Join us for an exciting Director of Sales Meet & Greet at Sunrise at...

Mary Riley Styles Library

The Boys in the Light author Nina Willner discusses family and World War II historyAhead of Memorial Day, join local author Nina Willner at Mary Riley Styles Public Library for a discussion of her book The Boys in the Light: An Extraordinary World War II Story of Survival, Faith, and Brotherhood.
Combining personal history with archival research, The Boys in the Light chronicles the intertwined journeys of two Jewish boys, including Willner's father, and U.S. Army Company D during World War II. It offers a powerful look at the reality of Nazi Germany as well as the experiences of American soldiers and immigrants.
Bards Alley will have copies available for purchase at the event, which includes a book signing. RSVP for free through the library here: <a href="https://www.mrspl.org/event/draft-may-author-talk-nina-willner-31993" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">mrspl.org/event/draft-may-author-talk-nina-willner-31993</a>ABOUT&nbsp;THE&nbsp;BOOKAt 16, Eddie Willner was among the millions of European Jews rounded up by Hitler's Nazis. He was forced into slave labor alongside his father and his best friend Mike, while his mother was sent to her death, and spent the next five years of his life surviving the death camps. Eddie and Mike become brothers, and depend on each other to survive the horrors of the Holocaust.&nbsp;
Meanwhile in the US, boys only a few years older than Eddie were joining the Army and heading toward their own precarious futures. Once farmers, waiters, and coal miners, they were suddenly army officers and infantrymen, thrust into the brutal conflicts of WWII. Many of these soldiers were immigrants or first-generation Americans who felt compelled to defend the country they had come to call home. But, very few of them were prepared for the dangerous road ahead.&nbsp;
The soldiers of Company D, led by Elmer Hovland, quickly became battle hardened and weary, constantly questioning whether or not the war was worth it.&nbsp;Eight months in, they got their answer when two emaciated boys stepped out of the woods with tattooed arms raised, Eddie and Mike. Elmer and his soldiers could barely believe their eyes as they finally came face to face with the human cost of Hitler’s evil. Elmer knew there was only one thing to do: rescue the boys and bring them back to life.ABOUT&nbsp;THE&nbsp;AUTHORNina Willner is the author of Forty Autumns, which PW called "a thrilling and relevant read” and which is still being feverishly read by book clubs five years post-publication. Prior to her writing career, Nina was a US Army intelligence officer, who served in Berlin during the Cold War. Following her career in intelligence, Nina worked in Moscow, Minsk, and Prague promoting human rights, children’s causes, and the rule of law for the US Government, nonprofits, and a variety of charities. She has three grown children and currently splits her time between Washington, DC and Istanbul, Turkey. Her father, Eddie Willner, survived the Holocaust, and this is his story.

Local Event: Author Talk: Nina Willner on "The Boys in the Light"

Author Talk: Nina Willner on "The Boys in the...

The Boys in the Light author Nina Willner discusses family and World War II historyAhead of Memorial Day, join local author...

Author Talk: Nina Willner on "The Boys in the Light"

Capital One Hall

Feel the energy of live dance and music up close.
Helping Hearts Through the Arts, presents “Heart Beats” at The Vault, at Capital One Hall, for two performances, May 7th and May 8th at 11:30 am. This dynamic program features the Helping Hearts dancers along with the acclaimed Minh Vo Jazz Trio, outstanding singers from Sopranessence and renowned flutist Maria Louisa Rohde, formerly of The United States Army Band, Pershing’s Own. The intimate setting of The Vault gives you the chance to be upfront and close to the artists where you will surely feel the beat of the live music and energy of the dance! This event is sponsored in part by ArtsFairfax and AARP Virginia.
Performance date/time: May 7th, 11:30am and May 8th, 11:30am
Run time – approximately 1hr, 15 minutes with no intermission
Tickets - <a href="https://www.capitalonehall.com/events/detail/heart-beats-helping-hearts-dance-the-minh-vo-jazz-trio" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.capitalonehall.com/events/detail/heart-beats-helping-hearts-dance-the-minh-vo-jazz-trio</a>
Discount tickets are available for AARP members and their guests. Go to: aarp.org and enter Heart Beats in the search box or go to: <a href="https://www.aarp.org/states/virginia/heart-beats-a-live-dance-music-experience-in-tysons/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.aarp.org/states/virginia/heart-beats-a-live-dance-music-experience-in-tysons/</a>
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Local Event: Heart Beats

Reston

Heart Beats

Feel the energy of live dance and music up close.
Helping Hearts Through the Arts, presents “Heart Beats” at The Vault, at...

First-Ever OLLI Ideas Festival for Adults 50+ Set for May 8–9, 2026
Fairfax, Va. - The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at George Mason University (OLLI Mason) will host its inaugural Ideas Festival on May 8–9, 2026, inviting adults ages 50+ to explore opportunities for lifelong learning, connection, and enrichment.
Held on the Fairfax campus, the free, two-day event will feature more than 20 classes, demonstrations, and activities spanning art, music, history, health, and more.
“Our goal is to inspire continued learning while connecting people with like-minded peers,” said Debbie Engleson, president of OLLI Mason. “This festival offers a dynamic introduction to everything OLLI Mason provides.”
Highlights include hands-on sessions such as watercolor painting, tai chi, and chair yoga, as well as a panel discussion, “Global Perspectives on Longevity,”
on Saturday, May 9 at 3:00 p.m., featuring George Mason faculty and experts.
Founded in 1991, OLLI Mason offers adults 50+ access to year-round classes, clubs, and social experiences, with flexible in-person and online options.
The Ideas Festival is free and open to adults age 50 and older. Attendees may participate in individual sessions and attend one or both days.
For more information and to RSVP, visit <a href="https://olli.gmu.edu/ideas-festival/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">olli.gmu.edu</a>

Local Event: Olli Ideas Festival - An Open House for Curious Learners

Olli Ideas Festival - An Open House for Curious...

First-Ever OLLI Ideas Festival for Adults 50+ Set for May 8–9, 2026
Fairfax, Va. - The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at...

Olli Ideas Festival - An Open House for Curious Learners

Andrew Chapel UMC

Join us for a community day of service featuring free professional paper shredding and a variety of donation opportunities. In addition to document destruction, we are collecting eyeglasses for donation, unopened pet food, American flags for appropriate disposal, and electronics recycling for Fairfax County residents.

Local Event: Free Shredding Event

Free Shredding Event

Join us for a community day of service featuring free professional paper shredding and a variety of donation opportunities. In...

Reston Community Center

Join The Reston Chorale for an uplifting performance featuring feel-good songs scientifically shown to make us smile. Enjoy a delightful repertoire of hits ranging from Abba's Dancing Queen to Pharrell Williams' Happy.Two performances:&nbsp; 4:00 and 7:00 PM.

Local Event: The Reston Chorale: Walkin' On Sunshine!

The Reston Chorale: Walkin' On Sunshine!

Join The Reston Chorale for an uplifting performance featuring feel-good songs scientifically shown to make us smile. Enjoy a...

Bards Alley Bookshop

Cartoonist Sophia Glock discusses art, publishing, and dreamsJoin us in welcoming local author and artist Sophia Glock to Bards Alley for a talk about the process of drawing, writing, and publishing a graphic novel! Her most recent book is Before We Wake, an ethereal YA romance that explores the world of lucid dreams.
Alternating between a spare and vibrant visual palette, the novel follows two teenagers who discover a psychic connection between their sleeping selves, which complicates their waking lives. Glock previously made her debut with Passport, a graphic memoir chronicling her childhood as the daughter of CIA operatives.
Copies of both books will be available for purchase and a signing after the discussion. This event is recommended for teenagers ages 12 and up as well as adults.
RSVP for free here: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cartoonist-sophia-glock-before-we-wake-tickets-1984979450972" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">eventbrite.com/e/cartoonist-sophia-glock-before-we-wake-tickets-1984979450972</a>ABOUT&nbsp;THE&nbsp;BOOKHaunted by a recurring dream, Alicia borrows a book about lucid dreaming, and soon learns to take control of her sleeping life. She welcomes the arrival of her best friend's boyfriend in her dreamworld, and soon sparks start to fly. But then he admits, when they are both awake, that he remembers everything that happened while they were asleep. Suddenly, Alicia’s dream life has become as complicated as her waking one. In this electrifying graphic novel, Glock whisks readers on a head‑spinning romantic dream odyssey, exploring the ways in which we hold ourselves back—and what it will take to let our wildest dreams come true.ABOUT&nbsp;THE&nbsp;AUTHORSophia Glock is a cartoonist who lives in Virginia. Her graphic memoir <a href="https://www.lbyr.com/titles/sophia-glock/passport/9780316459006/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Passport</a> was published in 2021 and her latest book is Before We Wake was released in 2026, by Little, Brown Ink.
Sophia’s comics and cartoons have been published in&nbsp;The New York Times, The New Yorker, Buzzfeed, Narratively, and Time Out New York. In 2008 she was a recipient of a Xeric Foundation Grant for her comic,&nbsp;The Deformitory. Her collection of comics Born, Not Raised was selected to be included in The Society of Illustrators Cartoon and Comics Art Annual 2016 and her short comic The Secrets in My Mother's Nightstand was shortlisted for The Cartoonist Studio Prize for Best Web Comic of the Year in 2016. Art from Passport was selected into the Society of Illustrators 65th exhibition and book.

Local Event: Graphic Novel Talk with Sophia Glock

Graphic Novel Talk with Sophia Glock

Cartoonist Sophia Glock discusses art, publishing, and dreamsJoin us in welcoming local author and artist Sophia Glock to Bards...

Alden Theatre

Ever wonder how others perceive you? “Seinfeld” writer Pat Hazell goes in search of his own “Permanent Record” in a confessional night at The Alden Theatre filled with humor, heart and humanity. Hazell hired an actual opposition research company to investigate his past, and he is now forced to define himself. Pat opens the vault to his faults, foibles and foul play to turn a stroll down Memory Lane into a high-speed chase down Memory Highway. If you can’t laugh at yourself, why not laugh at him? Saturday, May 9, 7 p.m. (ASL interpreted) $30 Standard/$25 Seniors/$20 MCC district residents.

Local Event: Pat Hazell's "Permanent Record" at Alden Theatre

McLean

Pat Hazell's "Permanent Record" at Alden Theatre

Ever wonder how others perceive you? “Seinfeld” writer Pat Hazell goes in search of his own “Permanent Record” in a...

Härth

This Mother’s Day at Härth, discover a beautifully curated brunch set in a warm and elegant atmosphere.&nbsp; Seatings available from 10:30 AM - 1:00 PM.&nbsp; Delight in a seasonal spread featuring a chef-attended carving station, fresh brunch favorites, locally inspired accompaniments, and an array of decadent desserts. Thoughtfully designed to bring everyone together, it is a gracious way to honor the moms and mother figures who mean so much. A moment to savor, share, and remember. <a href="https://www.opentable.com/r/harth-mclean" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Reserve</a>&nbsp;via Open Table $79 per guest inclusive of tax, service fees, and gratuity.&nbsp;

Local Event: Mother's Day Brunch at Härth

Mother's Day Brunch at Härth

This Mother’s Day at Härth, discover a beautifully curated brunch set in a warm and elegant atmosphere.   Seatings available...

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