Events at the Workhouse
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Into The Woods
James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim take everyone's favorite storybook characters and bring them together for a timeless, yet relevant, piece... and a rare modern classic.
Into The Woods
James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim take everyone's favorite storybook characters and bring them together for a timeless, yet relevant, piece... and a rare modern classic.
Into The Woods
James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim take everyone's favorite storybook characters and bring them together for a timeless, yet relevant, piece... and a rare modern classic.
Galentine's EqualiTEA
With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, come celebrate the gals who fought for women’s right to vote and those special female friendships in your life at this special Galentine’s Day EqualiTEA party and tour.
Exhibition Reception: G. Gordon Liddy
Join us for our reception celebrating the opening of our newest exhibition at the Lorton Prison Museum 𝘎. 𝘎𝘰𝘳𝘥𝘰𝘯 𝘓𝘪𝘥𝘥𝘺: 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘦𝘲𝘶𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦, 𝘚𝘤𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘭, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘊𝘢𝘳𝘤𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘭 𝘓𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘴𝘤𝘢𝘱𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘋𝘊 & 𝘕𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘯 𝘝𝘪𝘳𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘢, examining how the Watergate scandal intersected with regional legal systems, correctional institutions, and public memory. Curated as part of a graduate public history project by 𝗚𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗖𝘂𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗥𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘆 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗵, the exhibition highlights the importance of local museums in connecting national events to community memory and public accountability.
Valentine's Date Night
Join us for an artistic Valentine's Date Night filled with musical performances from Potomac Music, sweet treats from An Amazing Chocolate Cake, and specialty cocktails!
Sunday Wellness: Sound Bath with Iris McCray - Entering the Void
Reset, reconnect, and recharge with Sunday Wellness – a weekly space for creativity, movement, and mindfulness. Explore yoga, sound baths, tarot, herb gardening, Chinese brush painting, and more in 90-minute sessions designed to inspire and restore. Come as you are – no long-term commitment, just an opportunity to discover something new and build a nourishing ritual for body, mind, and spirit.
ComicWorx
ComicWorx is the place where fandom and art collide for one day only! Featuring celebrity guests, workshops, performances, vendors, and so much more!
Sunday Wellness: Sound Bath with Iris McCray - Awakening
Reset, reconnect, and recharge with Sunday Wellness – a weekly space for creativity, movement, and mindfulness. Explore yoga, sound baths, tarot, herb gardening, Chinese brush painting, and more in 90-minute sessions designed to inspire and restore. Come as you are – no long-term commitment, just an opportunity to discover something new and build a nourishing ritual for body, mind, and spirit.
Sunday Wellness: Sound Bath with Iris McCray - The Breath That Breathes You
By listening to the underlying quality of our breath we can find deep comfort in the ever-present moment.
The quality of this moment realized arises not in the mind but in the body through the experiencing presence, purifying the awareness of the ‘life force’ flowing through us and then re-informing the mind of its refinement.
Into The Woods
James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim take everyone's favorite storybook characters and bring them together for a timeless, yet relevant, piece... and a rare modern classic.
Into The Woods
James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim take everyone's favorite storybook characters and bring them together for a timeless, yet relevant, piece... and a rare modern classic.
Into The Woods
James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim take everyone's favorite storybook characters and bring them together for a timeless, yet relevant, piece... and a rare modern classic.
Into The Woods
James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim take everyone's favorite storybook characters and bring them together for a timeless, yet relevant, piece... and a rare modern classic.
Sunday Wellness Kickoff: Gratitude in Motion - A Happy Pop-Up Wellness Experience
Reset, reconnect, and recharge with Sunday Wellness – a weekly space for creativity, movement, and mindfulness. Explore yoga, sound baths, tarot, herb gardening, Chinese brush painting, and more in 90-minute sessions designed to inspire and restore. Come as you are – no long-term commitment, just an opportunity to discover something new and build a nourishing ritual for body, mind, and spirit.
Into The Woods
James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim take everyone's favorite storybook characters and bring them together for a timeless, yet relevant, piece... and a rare modern classic.
Second Saturday
As the new year fill the air with music and creativity, the Workhouse campus comes alive for Second Saturday! Meet artists in their studios, explore vibrant galleries, shop local art, and enjoy food, drinks, and unforgettable experiences. Whether you're a seasoned art lover or just out for a night of fun—there’s something here for everyone.
MiniCon
MiniCon is coming!
Experience a sneak peek of ComicWorx featuring local vendors, talented crafters, great food, and plenty more to explore.
January 10, 11 AM–4 PM
Into The Woods
James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim take everyone's favorite storybook characters and bring them together for a timeless, yet relevant, piece... and a rare modern classic.
Into The Woods
James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim take everyone's favorite storybook characters and bring them together for a timeless, yet relevant, piece... and a rare modern classic.
Into The Woods
James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim take everyone's favorite storybook characters and bring them together for a timeless, yet relevant, piece... and a rare modern classic.
Into The Woods
James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim take everyone's favorite storybook characters and bring them together for a timeless, yet relevant, piece... and a rare modern classic.
Into The Woods with New Year's Eve Party
The Wednesday December 31, 2025 New Year's Eve performance at 8pm will include a post performance New Year's Party and countdown to midnight. The party will include music, dancing, complimentary light fare, an a la carte cash bar, and a complimentary bubbly toast at midnight (champagne or ginger ale).
Into The Woods
James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim take everyone's favorite storybook characters and bring them together for a timeless, yet relevant, piece... and a rare modern classic.
Into The Woods
James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim take everyone's favorite storybook characters and bring them together for a timeless, yet relevant, piece... and a rare modern classic.
Into The Woods
James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim take everyone's favorite storybook characters and bring them together for a timeless, yet relevant, piece... and a rare modern classic.
Grace & Gratitude | Sound Bath with Iris McCray
Come and immerse yourself in grace and gratitude amplified by each other’s presence and through the ample sound frequencies received for you in grace and gratitude.
Into The Woods
James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim take everyone's favorite storybook characters and bring them together for a timeless, yet relevant, piece... and a rare modern classic.
Into The Woods
James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim take everyone's favorite storybook characters and bring them together for a timeless, yet relevant, piece... and a rare modern classic.
Second Saturday
As the holidays fill the air with music and creativity, the Workhouse campus comes alive for Second Saturday! Meet artists in their studios, explore vibrant galleries, shop local art, and enjoy food, drinks, and unforgettable experiences. Whether you're a seasoned art lover or just out for a night of fun—there’s something here for everyone.
Glass & Ceramics Student Sale
Stop on by the Workhouse Arts Center and check out our Glass and Ceramics Student Sale! This is the perfect opportunity to find the perfect holiday gifts for your loved ones. Swing on by and support local art!
Handmade for the Holidays
Looking for a festive and creative way to keep your kids engaged this holiday season? Drop them off at the Workhouse Arts Center for an afternoon of hands-on holiday fun while you shop for one-of-a-kind, handmade gifts from our artisan vendors!
Holiday Sale
15% OFF! Workhouse Arts Center Thanksgiving Weekend Sale.
It's the most exclusive discount of the year! Get 15% off ALL art and gift shop merchandise campus-wide, plus look for additional savings from individual artists. Shop Fri. 11/28 - Sun. 11/30. Shop Local. Shop Unique. Shop Now.
Holiday Sale
15% OFF! Workhouse Arts Center Thanksgiving Weekend Sale.
It's the most exclusive discount of the year! Get 15% off ALL art and gift shop merchandise campus-wide, plus look for additional savings from individual artists. Shop Fri. 11/28 - Sun. 11/30. Shop Local. Shop Unique. Shop Now.
Holiday Sale
15% OFF! Workhouse Arts Center Thanksgiving Weekend Sale.
It's the most exclusive discount of the year! Get 15% off ALL art and gift shop merchandise campus-wide, plus look for additional savings from individual artists. Shop Fri. 11/28 - Sun. 11/30. Shop Local. Shop Unique. Shop Now.
How to Forgive - Sound Bath with Iris McCray
True forgiveness cannot take place without the genuine involvement of heart’s intelligence and wisdom, granting us access to a greater context from which deeper understanding arises, recognized as compassion - not just for the other but for oneself for resisting forgiveness for so long.
Reception for 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea by Mia Klavon
Mia’s style is deeply rooted in pop surrealism and fantasy. Her whimsical pieces range from loose lines to a more detailed, resolved look. Mia draws upon her wood finishing background to create most of her paintings using those techniques.
Learning at Lunch: OAR
Derwin Overton, Executive Director of OAR NOVA (Opportunities, Alternatives, and Resources) will discuss how OAR has been working for over 50 years to rebuild lives and create safer communities by providing resources and support to individuals and families impacted by the justice system. We're also hosting our annual toy drive! Please consider bringing a donation.
Evil Dead The Musical
Evil Dead The Musical takes all the elements of the cult classic films The Evil Dead and Evil Dead 2 and combines them for one of the craziest, funniest, and bloodiest theatrical experiences of all time.