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Deanna Bogart to perform with special guest Magic Dick, harmonica player of the J. Geils Band (boogie-woogie/jump blues and swing) August 5th at Reston Pavilion

Tania & Jeff Grubbs Quartet

May 23

Deanna Bogart to perform with special guest Magic Dick, harmonica player of the J. Geils Band (boogie-woogie/jump blues and swing) August 5th at Reston Pavilion

Jeff Antoniuk and Helluvaband

May 30

Deanna Bogart to perform with special guest Magic Dick, harmonica player of the J. Geils Band (boogie-woogie/jump blues and swing) August 5th at Reston Pavilion

Joseph Henson Jazz 4tet

June 6

Deanna Bogart to perform with special guest Magic Dick, harmonica player of the J. Geils Band (boogie-woogie/jump blues and swing) August 5th at Reston Pavilion

Matt Niess & The Capitol Bones

June 13

Deanna Bogart to perform with special guest Magic Dick, harmonica player of the J. Geils Band (boogie-woogie/jump blues and swing) August 5th at Reston Pavilion

Marshall Keys Group

June 20

Deanna Bogart to perform with special guest Magic Dick, harmonica player of the J. Geils Band (boogie-woogie/jump blues and swing) August 5th at Reston Pavilion

Jen Krupa Quartet

June 27

3rd Season of Jazz with Sip & Stroll! See Rules

Call 703-435-6600 and press 2 for day-of weather cancellations

  • Full lineup below (with links) and on our downloadable RTCA Cultural Calendar
  • FREE and open to all; FREE garage parking on site
  • Sip & Stroll with Bartaco, Crafthouse, Pisco y Nazca, and Jinya Ramen Bar — purchase your beverage of choice at a participating restaurant and bring it to the concert (you may not bring your own alcohol to the concert)
  • Lineup curated by Darden Purcell, a national jazz recording artist and Director of Jazz Studies at George Mason University

Sip & Stroll Map and Rules

  • Sip & Stroll will be allowed only within the green-shaded, barricaded area indicated on the map (no vehicular traffic).
  • Sip & Stroll starts at 5:00pm, last call at 6:30pm. (Concerts start at 5:30pm and end at 6:45pm.)
  • You may not bring your own alcohol. All alcohol must be purchased at, and consumed in cups provided by, the participating establishments — Bartaco, Crafthouse, Pisco y Nazca, and Jinya Ramen Bar.
  • See complete Sip & Stroll Rules.
2024 Sip & Stroll map with boundaries (red blocks) for Darden & Friends concert events.

Concert Schedule

23 May Friday

Tania & Jeff Grubbs Quartet

5:30 pm - 6:45 pm

Vocalist Tania Grubbs doesn’t just sing nice songs. She crafts stories out of well-chosen songs with love and care – and she lets the listener feel the spirit behind each note. While workshopping tunes, gigging, and participating in jam sessions, Tania met her husband, bassist-Jeff Grubbs, on the bandstand. 

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30 May Friday

Jeff Antoniuk and Helluvaband

5:30 pm - 6:45 pm

As a performer and composer, Antoniuk is heralded for his “considerable chops” (Jazz Times Magazine) and “a creative spark that never lets up,” (Rochester City Paper).

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6 Jun Friday

Joseph Henson Jazz 4tet

5:30 pm - 6:45 pm

Formerly a member of the US Army Blues Jazz Ensemble, bandleader and saxophonist Joseph Henson performs regularly in the D.C. and Richmond area with a wide variety of groups.

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13 Jun Friday

Matt Niess & The Capitol Bones

5:30 pm - 6:45 pm

The Capitol Bones was forged in 1990 into a trombone band like no other. The Capitol Bones has performed concerts at schools, concert halls, and festivals for over 30 years.

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20 Jun Friday

Marshall Keys Group

5:30 pm - 6:45 pm

The Marshall Keys Group is an internationally recognized quartet of supremely versatile musicians.

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27 Jun Friday

Jennifer Krupa Quartet

5:30 pm - 6:45 pm

California native Jennifer Krupa is an active trombonist in the Washington, DC area. A member of the United States Navy Band Commodores Jazz Ensemble since 2004, Jen also performs regularly with multiple groups and orchestras.

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12 Sep Friday

To Be Determined

5:30 pm - 6:45 pm

We are putting together a talent-filled schedule for the Fall series. Stay tuned for more details.

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19 Sep Friday

To Be Determined

5:30 pm - 6:45 pm

Get your weekend started with a lovely evening of jazz outdoors at Reston Town Square Park. Stay tuned for details.

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26 Sep Friday

To Be Determined

5:30 pm - 6:45 pm

Join us in Reston on Friday evenings for this lovely Fall series of outdoor Jazz concerts. Stay tuned for details.

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3 Oct Friday

To Be Determined

5:30 pm - 6:45 pm

Live Jazz fills Reston Town Square Park Friday evenings in the Spring and Fall. Stay tuned as we schedule performers for the Fall series.

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10 Oct Friday

To Be Determined

5:30 pm - 6:45 pm

Relax with your favorite beverage on your way to dinner or bring a picnic and enjoy these outdoor jazz performances. Stay tuned for our Fall lineup.

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17 Oct Friday

To Be Determined

5:30 pm - 6:45 pm

The final performance in the 2025 Happy Hour with Darden and Friends jazz series is sure to be special. Stay tuned for details.

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