A free outdoor concert series, Jazz @ Met, will return to Metropolitan Park this spring, thanks to co-presenters DC Jazz Festival and National Landing BID.
The concert series’ four events will take place on alternating Thursdays from May 7 to June 18 at Metropolitan Park.
Each concert is scheduled from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m with a short break in the middle.
Musical Performances
The series will present a varied lineup of local and internationally influenced jazz artists.
The performance schedule is as follows:
- May 7: The JoGo Project, performing a fusion of jazz and go-go.
- May 21: Joe Brotherton, with a focus on New Orleans jazz.
- June 4: The Eric Byrd Trio, presenting acoustic piano and vocal jazz.
- June 18: José Luiz Martins, featuring Brazilian jazz.
Art Activities and Refreshments
In addition to the music, attendees will have access to hands-on art workshops led by artists from the Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington’s Innovation Studio.
The planned activities include synesthetic watercolor painting, postcard collage creation, a collective stitching project, and tote bag screenprinting.
On-site, Toby’s Homemade Ice Cream will be available for purchase, and Mocktail Club will offer complimentary non-alcoholic beverage samples.
Attendance and Location Information
The concert series is open to the public at no cost, though reservations are encouraged.
The venue is Metropolitan Park, located at 1330 S. Fair Street in Arlington. Guests may bring their own blankets and chairs for seating on the Central Green.
The park is an eight-minute walk from the Pentagon City Metro station. Free parking for up to three hours is also available in designated area lots.
The event series is hosted by the National Landing Business Improvement District (BID) in partnership with the DC Jazz Festival and is sponsored by Amazon.
The schedule and lineup are subject to change, but you can check the event’s website for updates!
