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The Town of Vienna has a lot to offer throughout the summer in terms of entertainment and events. I want to highlight some if you’re looking for something new to do:
Big Screen on the Green
Each month, the town hosts an outdoor movie screening at 8:30 p.m. There’s free water and popcorn while supplies last. The movie is set up on the town green. Bring your own chairs, blanket, picnic etc.
Chillin’ on Church
Vienna’s version of a block party, held on Church Street and includes food, beer, wine and family friendly activities, which starts at 6:30 p.m.
- June 17: Big Bad JuJu
- July 15: Ocho De Bastos
- Aug 19: Deja Gruv Band
- Sept 16: Texas Chainsaw Horns
Kids on the Green
Free, interactive kids programs that last about 30-45 minutes on the patio behind the Freeman store. The programs are held on Tuesdays at 10 a.m.
- June 21: Anansegro of Ghana — African Drums, Songs, Stories & Games
- June 28: Lesole’s Dance Project — South African Dance
- *July 5: No event
- July 12: Prakriti Dance — Storytelling through Indian Dance
- July 19: Magpie — Rachel Carson Kids Music Show
- July 26: Professor Fizzwiffle — Magic Show
- Aug 2: Rainforest Live Animal Show from Ferrets and Friends
- Aug 9: Groovy Nate — Kids Music
- Aug 16: Beech Tree Puppets — presents ‘The Giant Turnip’
Summer on the Green Concert Series
Free summer concerts on select Fridays. Concerts begin at 6:30 p.m. and are about 90 minutes long. Bring your own chairs, blankets, etc.
- June 17: Chillin’ on Church featuring Big Bad JuJu — pop and rock
- June 24: Nowhere Men — Beatles covers
- *July 1: No Concert*
- July 8: Fat Chance — classic rock
- July 15: Chillin’ on Church featuring Ocho De Bastos — latin pop rock
- July 22: Children’s Theatre Performance: Something Different
- July 29: The Hot Lanes — big band jazz
- Aug. 5: Sarah Bennett Swanner Band — folk and country
- Aug. 12: TBA
- Aug. 19: Chillin’ on Church featuring Deja Gruv Band — R&B, funk and soul
- Aug. 16: Chillin’ on Church featuring Texas Chainsaw Horns — rock, jazz, pop
Special Shows:
- June 8: Vienna Moms Inc. presents Rocknoceros
- July 24: Vienna Community Band and Friends
4th of July Celebrations
Don’t forget: The Town of Vienna has it’s own fireworks show! Held at Yeonas Park (where the little league fields are) on Friday, July 1 at 8 p.m. The event will have live music, games, food and drinks, and the fireworks start at dark. The United States Navy Concert Band will play before the 20 minute fireworks show. Bring blanks and lawn chairs, but remember chairs are not permitted on the baseball fields (there are bleachers and a paved path for chairs).
*Note: this event is loud if you have a sensory sensitive child.
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