Things to Do This Month
January 2025
January 1 – January 5
[Games]
Singo Music Bingo @ Bunnyman Brewing Lorton
Jan. 1
Test your music knowledge, maybe win a prize. Definitely have a beer or wine.
[Health]
New Day New Year 2025 5K/10K
Jan. 1
Meet us at Dynasty Brewing Company. in Ashburn for your first run of the year. Celebrate with a run and our New Year’s Day Finish Line Party with at toast to 2025, breakfast and more!
[Learn]
Tarot Card Readings at Solstice Brewing Co.
Jan. 4
Let’s uncover the possibilities of 2025! Join us for complimentary Tarot Card Readings at Solace in Sterling with Gail Itschner. Entertainment Purposes Only.
[Health]
Yoga on the Magnolia Terrace: Winter Indoor Sessions @ Carlyle House
Saturdays
Join our yoga instructor for an hour long Yoga Class. A gentle flow yoga class. We will build heat with sun salutations then progress to balance, deep stretching and finally relaxation. Please bring water, a towel, and yoga mat. Wear comfortable yoga wear.
[Theater]
Disney’s The Hunchback of Notre Dame @ Workhouse Arts Center
Through Jan. 12
Based on the Victor Hugo novel and songs from the Disney animated feature, The Hunchback of Notre Dame showcases the film’s Academy Award-nominated score, as well as new songs by Menken and Schwartz. Peter Parnell’s new book embraces story theatre and features verbatim passages from Hugo’s gothic novel.
[Art]
10th Annual Glass International @ Workhouse Arts Center
Through Jan. 12
An exhibition highlighting the depth and breadth of contemporary functional and sculptural glass art. In celebration of Workhouse Arts’ 10th year exhibiting glass from artists throughout the United States, in 2024, we opened eligibility to include artists working internationally.
[Festival]
Winter Lantern Festival @ Tysons Corner
Through Jan. 12
Experience more lanterns floating through the air and live entertainment by award-winning circus group, the Zigong Acrobatic Troupe, who will perform acrobatic acts like juggling, balancing, face-changing and more. The festival will also feature cultural booths.
Top 10 Anticipated Books for January Votes are in on Goodreads and these are the top 10 books being released this month Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros The Crash by Freida McFadden Beg, Borrow, or Steal by Sarah Adams Witchcraft for Wayward Girls by Grady Hendrix Out of the Woods by Hannah Bonam-Young Beautiful Ugly by Alice Feeney Immortal by Sue Lynn Tan A Sea of Unspoken Things by Adrienne Young She Doesn't Have a Clue by Jenny Elder Moke Head Cases by John McMahon
January 6 – January 12
[Art]
10th Annual Glass International @ Workhouse Arts Center
Through Jan. 12
An exhibition highlighting the depth and breadth of contemporary functional and sculptural glass art. In celebration of Workhouse Arts’ 10th year exhibiting glass from artists throughout the United States, in 2024, we opened eligibility to include artists working internationally.
[Theater]
The Twelve Dancing Princesses @ Encore Stage and Studios
Jan. 10 – 19
Once upon a time, a king leaves his twelve daughters in their bedroom each night. In the morning, their shoes are worn out from dancing! Desperate to know what they are up to, the king enlists the help of potential suitors to find out. Dance along with us in this lively production!
[Health]
Yoga on the Magnolia Terrace: Winter Indoor Sessions @ Carlyle House
Saturdays
Join our yoga instructor for an hour long Yoga Class. A gentle flow yoga class. We will build heat with sun salutations then progress to balance, deep stretching and finally relaxation. Please bring water, a towel, and yoga mat. Wear comfortable yoga wear.
[Theater]
Magic and Mischief with the Professor and the Con Man @ StageCoache Theatre Company
Jan. 10
Join the brilliant yet eccentric Professor, Dr. Ken Jones, as he teams up with the sly and charismatic Con Man, Alec Negri, for a whirlwind of mind-bending magic and crazy antics. This dynamic duo will take you on a spellbinding journey filled with jaw-dropping tricks, clever deceptions, and unexpected twists that will leave you laughing and gasping in amazement. Don’t miss your chance to witness the magic unfold in this thrilling ride of wit and wonder.
[Festival]
Winter Lantern Festival @ Tysons Corner
Through Jan. 12
Experience more lanterns floating through the air and live entertainment by award-winning circus group, the Zigong Acrobatic Troupe, who will perform acrobatic acts like juggling, balancing, face-changing and more. The festival will also feature cultural booths.
[Theater]
Disney’s The Hunchback of Notre Dame @ Workhouse Arts Center
Through Jan. 12
Based on the Victor Hugo novel and songs from the Disney animated feature, The Hunchback of Notre Dame showcases the film’s Academy Award-nominated score, as well as new songs by Menken and Schwartz. Peter Parnell’s new book embraces story theatre and features verbatim passages from Hugo’s gothic novel.
Glide on an Outdoor Ice-Skating Rink Outdoor ice rinks invite skaters to glide and enjoy winter’s chill beneath the open sky. Here are five great choices to lace-up for an adventure: Winter Village at Cameron Run, Alexandria Reston Town Center Ice Pavilion, Reston Pentagon Row Outdoor Ice-Skating, Arlington Stonebridge Ice Rink, Woodbridge Harris Pavilion, Manassas
January 13 – January 19
[Comedy]
The Russell Peters Relax World Tour @ Capital One Hall
Jan. 17 – 19
Russell Peters was recently named as one of Rolling Stone’s 50 Best Comics of All Time. He started doing stand-up at the age of nineteen at open mics in his native Toronto, and spent the next fifteen years honing his craft at clubs across Canada and the UK. In 2004, Peters gained critical and global recognition for his CTV “Comedy Now!” special and soon became the first comedian to sell-out Toronto’s Air Canada Centre in 2007.In 2013, Peters became the first comedian to create a Netflix Original Comedy Special. His Deported World Tour was seen by over 400,000 fans in 40 cities across 20 countries and culminated in the stand-up special, Russell Peters Deported, on Amazon Prime in January 2020.
[Games]
Puzzle Competition @ Solstice Brewing Co.
Jan. 15
Competitive puzzling is coming back to Solace in Sterling! Each team will have an opportunity to complete their 500 piece puzzle with the top three teams winning a Solace gift card. Each team is limited to four participants per team. Each team will receive the same unopened, brand new puzzle. When the clock starts, the puzzling can begin! There will be a maximum of 10 teams permitted to register, so get your registration in quickly.
[Theater]
The Twelve Dancing Princesses @ Encore Stage and Studios
Through Jan. 19
Once upon a time, a king leaves his twelve daughters in their bedroom each night. In the morning, their shoes are worn out from dancing! Desperate to know what they are up to, the king enlists the help of potential suitors to find out. Dance along with us in this lively production!
[Health]
Yoga on the Magnolia Terrace: Winter Indoor Sessions @ Carlyle House
Saturdays
Join our yoga instructor for an hour long Yoga Class. A gentle flow yoga class. We will build heat with sun salutations then progress to balance, deep stretching and finally relaxation. Please bring water, a towel, and yoga mat. Wear comfortable yoga wear.
Swoosh Down the Slopes Skiing offers an exhilarating experience as you glide down snow-covered slopes, embracing the thrill of speed and the beauty of snowy landscapes. Here are five great choices that you can get to in less than three hours: Bryce Resort, Mount Jackson, VA (drive time: 1 hour, 45 minutes) Liberty Mountain, Fairfield, PA (drive time: 1 hour, 50 minutes) Whitetail Mountain Resort, Mercersburg, PA (drive time: 2 hours) Massanutten Resort, Massanutten, VA (drive time: 2 hours, 15 minutes) Roundtop Mountain Resort, Lewisberry, PA (drive time: 2 hours, 25 minutes)
January 20 – January 26
[Concert]
The Del McCoury Band @ Wolf Trap
Jan. 21 – 26
From traditional bluegrass that charmed honkytonks and the Grand Ole Opry, to the present-day buzz of viral videos, Del McCoury has maintained a legacy like few others. The Del McCoury Band, which includes McCoury’s sons Ronnie and Rob, delights and welcomes a growing musical community while advancing bluegrass music and heritage. Experience McCoury’s latest release, Songs of Love and Life , and more foot-stomping tunes during five different themed nights at The Barns. Each night of The Del McCoury Band’s residency highlights a different decade of the bluegrass legend’s career with plenty of time left for requests. (January 21: 1960s, January 22: 1970s, January 24: 1980s, January 25: 1990s, January 26: 2000s)
[Concert]
Chante Moore @ The Birchmere
Jan. 23 & 24
R&B Artist Chante Moore came on the scene in the 1990s with her album Precious featuring “Love’s Taken Over” and “It’s Alright.”
[Health]
Goat Yoga @ Bunnyman Brewing Burke
Jan. 26
Get limber with some goats. Grab a beer after.
[Health]
Yoga on the Magnolia Terrace: Winter Indoor Sessions @ Carlyle House
Saturdays
Join our yoga instructor for an hour long Yoga Class. A gentle flow yoga class. We will build heat with sun salutations then progress to balance, deep stretching and finally relaxation. Please bring water, a towel, and yoga mat. Wear comfortable yoga wear.
What to Stream or Watch on the Big Screen
Den of Thieves 2: Pantera
Wolf Man
One of Them Days
Back in Action
Henry Danger: The Movie
Star Trek: Section 31
Brave the Dark
Love Me
Screamboat
You're Cordially Invited
Dog Man
Valiant One
Companion
January 27 – January 31
[Concert]
Nashville Emerging Artists Tour @ Wolf Trap
Jan. 31
The Barns welcomes six of Nashville’s most-anticipated emerging artists: rock-turned-country storyteller Randall Fowler, genre-crossing innovator Jimmy Woods, country-pop musicians and American Idol contestants Emily Brooke and Tristan McIntosh, heartfelt singer/songwriter Emily Ortego, and breakout CMA Festival performer Landon Wall.
[Theater]
Come From Away @ Capital One Hall
Jan. 31
Broadway’s COME FROM AWAY is a Best Musical winner all across North America! This New York Times Critics’ Pick takes you into the heart of the remarkable true story of 7,000 stranded passengers and the small town in Newfoundland that welcomed them. Cultures clashed and nerves ran high, but uneasiness turned into trust, music soared into the night, and gratitude grew into enduring friendships. Don’t miss this breathtaking musical written by Tony® nominees Irene Sankoff and David Hein, directed by Tony-winning Best Director, Christopher Ashley and musical staging by Tony- nominee Kelly Devine. The tour is directed by Daniel Goldstein with musical staging by Richard J. Hinds, based on the original Broadway direction and choreography.