Events Calendar
Our Stomping Ground offers a variety of programs including book clubs, games nights, art and fitness classes and more. We are always adding new events. Be sure to explore our calendar and register for those programs that are of interest. Some events are open to just residents of a specific community, some are open to residents and Friends of OSG, and others are open to anyone in the Northern VA area.
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Stop by the Cadence and enjoy free art making time with art therapist intern, Sarah. Open studio is a time to interact with art materials and express yourself through creativity.
To prepare: It is advised that you wear clothes you wouldn’t mind possibly getting stained.
Meet up: We’ll meet in the lobby-level community room at the Cadence. A key fob is needed to access the building, so please message the OSG Events Whatsapp group upon arrival if you’re not a Cadence resident.
Parking: Guest parking at the Cadence is limited, so carpooling and using ride share or public transport is recommended. If you need to park your vehicle, please email josuea@ourstompingground.org in advance of the event for further instructions. Your vehicle is at risk of being towed otherwise!
Contact: We will communicate changes of plans via Whatsapp, so please join the OSG Events Whatsapp group to receive important event updates.
Weather Cancellation: In case of unsafe weather conditions, an announcement will be made on Whatsapp at least 2 hours prior to the start of the in-person event.
*Note: Sign-up is mandatory. Be sure to RSVP so we know to expect you.
Stop by the Cadence and enjoy free art making time with art therapist intern, Sarah. Open studio is a time to interact with art materials and express yourself through creativity.
To prepare: It is advised that you wear clothes you wouldn’t mind possibly getting stained.
Meet up: We’ll meet in the lobby-level community room at the Cadence. A key fob is needed to access the building, so please message the OSG Events Whatsapp group upon arrival if you’re not a Cadence resident.
Parking: Guest parking at the Cadence is limited, so carpooling and using ride share or public transport is recommended. If you need to park your vehicle, please email josuea@ourstompingground.org in advance of the event for further instructions. Your vehicle is at risk of being towed otherwise!
Contact: We will communicate changes of plans via Whatsapp, so please join the OSG Events Whatsapp group to receive important event updates.
Weather Cancellation: In case of unsafe weather conditions, an announcement will be made on Whatsapp at least 2 hours prior to the start of the in-person event.
*Note: Sign-up is mandatory. Be sure to RSVP so we know to expect you.
Stop by the Cadence and enjoy free art making time with art therapist intern, Sarah. Open studio is a time to interact with art materials and express yourself through creativity.
To prepare: It is advised that you wear clothes you wouldn’t mind possibly getting stained.
Meet up: We’ll meet in the lobby-level community room at the Cadence. A key fob is needed to access the building, so please message the OSG Events Whatsapp group upon arrival if you’re not a Cadence resident.
Parking: Guest parking at the Cadence is limited, so carpooling and using ride share or public transport is recommended. If you need to park your vehicle, please email josuea@ourstompingground.org in advance of the event for further instructions. Your vehicle is at risk of being towed otherwise!
Contact: We will communicate changes of plans via Whatsapp, so please join the OSG Events Whatsapp group to receive important event updates.
Weather Cancellation: In case of unsafe weather conditions, an announcement will be made on Whatsapp at least 2 hours prior to the start of the in-person event.
*Note: Sign-up is mandatory. Be sure to RSVP so we know to expect you.
You’re invited to a movie night with our Queens Court community! Together we’ll watch this month’s group pick: Thor: Love and Thunder. This movie is rated PG-13.
To prepare: Please feel free to bring snacks, blankets, or anything you need to be comfortable.
Meet up: Please arrive by 6:00 PM and message the Movie Night Whatsapp group since a key is needed to enter the building. After everyone has settled in, the movie will start promptly at 6:15PM.
Weather Cancellation: In case of unsafe weather conditions, an announcement will be made on Whatsapp at least 2 hours prior to the start of the outdoor event.
Contact: We will communicate changes of plans via Whatsapp, so please join the Movie Night Whatsapp group to receive important event updates and stay in touch.
*Note: Sign-up is mandatory. We will communicate any changes of plans via email or Whatsapp here.
Twice a month, OSG is hosting a Waypoint Wednesday at…you guessed it…the Waypoint! For this week, join us to play video and board games in the community room!
To prepare: OSG will be providing several board games and a few video games compatible with the Nintendo Switch for everyone to share, but you’re welcome to bring your own favorite games as well!
Meet up: This event will be taking place in the community room on the first floor of the Waypoint. If you’re not a resident, please message the Waypoint Community Whatsapp group so you can be let into the building.
Weather Cancellation: In case of unsafe weather conditions, an announcement will be made on Whatsapp at least 2 hours prior to the start of the in-person event.
Parking: Free guest parking is available both at the Waypoint and at Fairlington Presbyterian Church next door.
Contact: We will communicate changes of plans via Whatsapp, so please join the Waypoint Community Whatsapp group to receive important event updates.
*Note: Sign-up is mandatory. Be sure to RSVP so we know to expect you.
Happy Juneteenth! Let’s gather as a community to commemorate this holiday through shared food, drink, and conversation.
To prepare: Each person who attends the event must bring at least one item from this menu. There are items requiring various costs and preparation, and any questions about the menu can be directed to claudet@ourstompingground.org directly.
Meet up: We’ll meet in the Ovation Courtyard at 6pm, and we’ll start eating around 6:30pm. A key fob is needed to enter the building, so non-residents must message the OSG Event Whatsapp group upon arrival for assistance.
Parking: Guest parking is available on the street as well as in the Ovation garage. Please avoid the parking lot across from the Ovation entrance as you will get towed!
Weather Cancellation: In case of unsafe weather conditions, an announcement will be made on Whatsapp at least 2 hours prior to the start of the in-person event.
Contact: Whatsapp is where we will communicate important event updates. Please also direct questions about this event to the OSG Events Whatsapp group.
*Note: Sign-up is mandatory. Be sure to RSVP so we know to expect you.
You’re invited to a movie night with our Queens Court community! Together we’ll watch this month’s group pick: Bend It Like Beckham.
To prepare: Please feel free to bring snacks, blankets, or anything you need to be comfortable.
Meet up: Please arrive by 6:00 PM and message the Movie Night Whatsapp group since a key card is needed to enter the building. After everyone has settled in, the movie will start promptly at 6:15PM.
Weather Cancellation: In case of unsafe weather conditions, an announcement will be made on Whatsapp at least 2 hours prior to the start of the event.
Contact: We will communicate changes of plans via Whatsapp, so please join the Movie Night Whatsapp group to receive important event updates and stay in touch.
*Note: Sign-up is mandatory. We will communicate any changes of plans via email or Whatsapp here.
Embark on a fun-filled journey of creative expression in our dance and theater improvisation class!
To prepare: There is nothing you need to bring with you in order to participate. Wearing comfortable clothing and layers is advised.
Meet up: This event will be taking place in the community room on the first floor of the Cadence. When you arrive, please message the Cadence Community Whatsapp group to request access to the locked building.
Parking: Guest parking at the Cadence is limited, so carpooling and using ride share or public transport is recommended. If you need to park your vehicle, please email josuea@ourstompingground.org in advance of the event for further instructions. Your vehicle is at risk of being towed otherwise!
Weather Cancellation: In case of unsafe weather conditions, an announcement will be made on Whatsapp at least 2 hours prior to the start of the in-person event.
Contact: We will communicate changes of plans via Whatsapp, so please join the Cadence Community Whatsapp group to receive important event updates.
*Note: Sign-up is mandatory. Be sure to RSVP so we know to expect you.
Join our Queens Court community to visit the National Museum of African Art in Washington D.C. and explore a diverse series of historical and modern exhibits!
Meet up: Our walking group will head out from Queens Court at 10am and take the blue/orange/silver metro line together from the Rosslyn metro station to the Smithsonian metro station near the museum. If you are going to meet us directly at the museum, then plan to arrive by 11am. Please note that public parking is limited in downtown DC, so using public transport or ride share is advised.
To prepare: Please review the following information carefully.
-Attire: Everyone is encouraged to wear comfortable walking shoes.
-Museum entrance: Entering this museum is free and does not require additional registration after you RSVP with OSG.
-Public transport: If you’re taking the metro, please remember to bring your SmarTrip Card, or your Metro Access Card and a government id. Alternatively, you can bring cash/debit/credit card and purchase a roundtrip pass.
-Food/drink: You may want to bring a water bottle and a snack in a closed container.
Weather Cancellation: In case of unsafe weather conditions, an announcement will be made on Whatsapp at least 2 hours prior to the start of the outdoor event.
Contact: We will communicate changes of plans via Whatsapp, so please join the Queens Court Whatsapp group to receive important event updates.
*Note: Sign-up is mandatory. Be sure to RSVP so we know to expect you.
Our OSG Arlington community is getting together each month to enjoy dinner together. Each month, we’ll choose a spot near one of our Arlington properties. This month, we’re going to Ballston Quarter.
To prepare: Please look at the restaurant options here if you’d like to plan where you want to order from. You are responsible for paying for your own order, so please remember to bring a form of payment!
Meetup: Please meet at level C within Ballston Quarter at 5:30PM. This is a food court with several restaurants to order from. Everyone will order their own food from their restaurant of choice, and then we can sit and eat together in the dining hall.
Weather Cancellation: In case of unsafe weather conditions, an announcement will be made on Whatsapp at least 2 hours prior to the start of the outdoor event.
Contact: We will communicate changes of plans via Whatsapp, so please join the Arlington Dinner Club Whatsapp group to receive important event updates and stay in touch.
IMPORTANT: There are limited spots for this event so you MUST RSVP with the total number of people you’re coming with in order to participate.
*Note: Sign-up is mandatory. Be sure to RSVP so we know to expect you.