After featuring Art Garfunkel in November, The Barns at Wolf Trap continues its string of one-half of classic rock duos with John Oates in January. If you’ve wanted to hear at least half of 70’s-80’s pop duo Hall and Oates performed live, here’s your chance to make your dreams come true.
Oates will be performing a mix of earlier hits and songs from his recent roots-focused solo project Arkansas, with The Good Road Band. Performances will be at 8 p.m. on Jan. 17 and 18. Tickets range from $42 for side balcony or rear orchestra, or $47 for prime balcony.
The Verve Pipe, alternative rock band with chat-topping 1996 hit “The Freshmen”, will also be performing at The Barns at Wolf Trap on Jan. 12 at 8 p.m.
Toots & The Maytals, the band whose 1968 single “Do the Reggae” is credited with popularizing the term reggae, is also scheduled to hold an “intimate acoustic set” on Jan. 16. Tickets are $55 for prime seats or $50 for rear orchestra or side balcony.
The list of Wolf Trap events in January:
- Jan. 11: Chamber Music at The Barns
- Jan. 12: The Verve Pipe
- Jan. 16: Toots and The Maytals
- Jan. 17, 18: John Oates with The Good Road Band
- Jan. 19: Evening of Indian Dance
- Jan. 25: Linda Eder
- Jan. 26: Bumper Jacksons
- Jan. 30, 31: International Guitar Night
The full Wolf Trap schedule is available online.
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We’ve scoured the web for events of note in Tysons, Vienna, Merrifield and McLean. Know of any we’ve missed? Tell us!
Monday, Dec. 3
Greenhouse Bistro: Redskins vs Eagles Viewing Party
Greenhouse Bistro (2070 Chain Bridge Road, Vienna)
Time: 8 – 11 p.m.
The festivities start at the Greenhouse Bistro around 4:25 p.m. with food and drink specials, but the game doesn’t start until 8:15 p.m. There will be 20 beers on tap and the game is scheduled to be played with sound on.
Tysons Biergarten: Redskins vs Eagles
Tysons Biergarten (8346 Leesburg Pike, Tysons)
Time: 8:15 p.m.
During the game, the Biergarten will offer 18 wings for $8 as well as the Biergarten’s usual selection of German themed beers and food.
Tuesday, Dec. 4
Holiday Open House & Wine Tasting
Bards Alley (110 Church Street NW, Vienna)
Time: 5-7 p.m.
The Bards Alley book store will be hosting a holiday party featuring a selection of wines and traditional glögg (spiced wine). Light fare will be provided. The event is open to the public with no RSVP required.
Thursday, Dec. 7
Venue Tour – Filene Center at Wolf Trap
Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts
Time: 7-8:30 p.m.
Most events at Wolf Trap feature a band or orchestra, but the star of this event is the venue itself. The Emerging Arts Leaders DC will be hosting a backstage look at the 7,000 seat venue.
Music Makes Life Better
Jammin’ Java (227 Maple Ave E, Vienna)
Time: 7:30 p.m.
The Music Makes Life Better concert raises funds for Covenant House, a youth shelter. The benefit will feature Mama’s Black Sheep, Christine Havrilla, and LEA. Tickets for general admission are $20, $25 for premier tickets, $30 for premier plus tickets.
Friday, Dec. 7
Northern Virginia Leadership Awards
Leadership Fairfax, Inc. (8230 Old Courthouse Road, Vienna)
Time: 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
The Northern Virginia Leadership Awards will recognize those who have shown vision, innovation, courage, commitment and inspiration over the last year. Tickets are $75 for members and $90 for non-members and guests.
Wolf Trap’s Annual Holiday Sing-A-Long returns on Saturday, Dec. 1.
The sing-a-long in Wolf Trap’s Filene Center is a free event, though toy donations are encouraged. New, unwrapped toys can be dropped off at the entrance for Toys for Tots.
Parking at Wolf Trap is free but limited, so attendees should arrive early to park.
The concert features a performance by the United States Marine Band and a sing-a-long of Christmas carols and Hanukkah songs.
Attendees are encouraged to bring bells and candles to participate in the “jing-a-long” performed for Jingle Bells and a candlelight processional during Silent Night.
The event starts at 4 p.m. and will run for two hours. Gates to the lawn and in-house seating open one hour before showtime.
Also that evening, Red Baraat will be performing at The Barns at 8 p.m. The group features a combination of eclectic styles, mainly Indian bhangra music but with influences from jazz to hip-hop. Tickets to that show are $30 in advance or $35 at the door.
The next day (Dec. 2), fiddler Eileen Ivers will also be performing Christmas music at The Barnes at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. Tickets range from $27 for rear orchestra and balcony to $32 for prime seats.
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(Updated at 11:30) — November at The Barns at Wolf Trap is a season of returns for classic rock legends.
Ronnie Spector & The Ronettes, the Rock & Roll Hall of Famers behind hits like “Be My Baby,” will be performing on Friday (Nov. 9) and Saturday (Nov. 10). Ticket are $50 for rear orchestra or side balcony or $55 for prime orchestra or prime balcony.
Hot Rize, a popular 1980’s bluegrass band, will play at Wolf Trap on Nov. 17 as part of the group’s 40th-anniversary tour. Tickets range from $45 to $60.
The following three nights will feature Art Garfunkel, a solo artist and part of the iconic Simon and Garfunkel duo. Concerts will be held Nov. 18, 19 and 20 with prices ranging from $80 to $95.
The list of Wolf Trap events in November:
- Nov. 2: Bourbon and Bubbles at the Barns
- Nov. 4: David Finckel and Wu Han
- Nov. 6, 7: The Lone Bellow
- Nov. 8: John Lloyd Young
- Nov. 9, 10: Ronnie Spector & The Ronettes
- Nov. 14: Nicole Atkins
- Nov. 15: Alan Doyle
- Nov. 16: Maggie Rose
- Nov. 17: Hot Rize
- Nov. 18, 19, 20: Art Garfunkel
- Nov. 24: Janis Joplin & Jimi Hendrix Tribute
- Nov. 25: John Eaton
- Nov. 30: Chris Smither
The full Wolf Trap schedule is available online.
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