Free Outdoor Summer Concerts Return To Reston In June

RESTON, VA — In 2020, Reston Community Center had to scale-down the number of performances it offered over the summer due to COVID-19 restrictions. Now that those restrictions have been loosened, music will return in the form of free summer concerts across Reston beginning in June.

“The more people are vaccinated, the safer the community is,” said Leila Gordon, RCC executive director, in a release. “Measures we have all taken to stop the spread have worked, and we see the public health metrics responding accordingly. We will monitor the COVID-19 data, government guidance and vaccination rates carefully to be sure we provide environments that are consistent with public health best practices.”

In addition to offering more than 50 musical performances at Reston Town Square Park, Lake Anne Plaza, and Reston Station, RCC is hosting for the first time Family Picnic Days on three following three Saturdays, from 4-6 p .m.

• July 31 at Pony Barn (instrumental classics and standards);
• Aug. 7 at Temporary Road Pavilion (steel drum band); and
• Aug. 14 at North Hills Park (bluegrass band).

Here are the free performance series that RCC is presenting for all ages this summer:

Lunchtime with the Arts at Mason: Students from George Mason University's College of Visual and Performing Arts will perform Thursdays in June, from 12:30-1:30 p.m., at Reston Town Square Park. See the full schedule.

Take a Break: Enjoy music under the stars, Thursday, from 7-9 p.m., at Lake Anne Plaza. The season starts on June 3, with the Ocho de Bastos, a Latin Pop & Rock group. Other performers in the series include the Crawdaddies, Part Harmony, Mambo Combo and Justin Trawick & the Common Good. The series runs through Sept. 2. See the full schedule.

Summerbration Fab Fridays: Musical performances will be offered Fridays, from June 4-Sept. 3, from 7-9 p.m., at Reston Station. Enjoy music in the plaza atop the Wiehle-Reston East Metro station, featuring performances by Elikeh (afro pop), Scott Kurt & Memphis 59 (modern country), King Teddy (swing) and more. See the full schedule.

Family Fun Entertainment Series: Family-friendly fun and entertainment performances are offered Saturdays, from 10-10:45 a.m, at Reston Town Square Park. Classic Comedy by Lohr kicks off the season on June 19, with shows run weekly through Aug. 7. Acts include Rocknoceros, The Uncle Devin Show, and Turley the Magician. See the full schedule.

Sunday Art in the Park with the Shenandoah Conservatory: Faculty and students from Shenandoah University's music conservator perform Sundays, 7-8 p.m., at Reston Town Square Park. The series starts on June 13 with a Ellington Caravan performing a tribute to Duke Ellington. The series runs through Aug. 29 and features performances by Assistant Professor of Cello Julian Schwarz and pianist Marika Bournaki. See the full schedule.