The District/Maryland/Virginia (DMV) region is unique in its vast number of educational and cultural institutions situated within an easy commute.  The Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) SIG allows members to experience these opportunities in a way that would not be possible within the confines of a classroom.  Typical activities/events include a mix of meetings with films, speakers, and member research, as well as field trips that take advantage of many museums, universities, galleries, and artist studios.  All LLI/NOVA members are welcome to participate in any activity/event of interest.  Responsibility for meetings is distributed among members who suggest, plan, announce, and coordinate meetings and events.  If you wish to participate in our events and/or join the VPA SIG, contact the Coordinator.

Announcements/Upcoming Events

Photo Gallery of recent VPA Activities.  Scroll down to the Galleries.

Upcoming VPA Events

A Season of Human Imagination in Motion – Member Tickets at Exclusive Discounts

    GMU Events – Special Discount

    With your LLI membership, you can enjoy ten extraordinary performances at George Mason University’s Center for the Arts for just $15 per seat (plus $4)—no matter where you sit. Orchestra, balcony, or box, it’s all yours at a fraction of GMU’s regular pricing (often $70 + fees).

    Discounted tickets for LLI members and their guests will be available for purchase beginning August 1, 2025 using a specially designated code. in-person and online ticket sales for the 2025–26 season will not begin until that date. The code is posted in the LLI/NOVA members-only section.

    1. Retrieve the special LLI/NOVA discount coupon code here. You must log in to your account to view the coupon.
      [memberonly] The GMU coupon code is LLINVA26. [/memberonly]
    2. Go to the GMU Center for the Arts website. Click HERE or click the link for the events below.
      • 2.1. If needed, scroll through the GMU event calendar to the event desired.
      • 2.2. Click on Get Tickets
      • 2.3. Select the number of tickets desired and enter the special LLI Coupon Code obtained above.
      • 2.4. Choose any available seat from the seat map and order/pay for your tickets online.
    3. Go to the LLI/NOVA event calendar and register for the event (like registering for a class) so that we will know who is coming.

    These are the shows and dates for which this discount will apply:

    • Academy of St. Martin in the Fields – “Bravura music-making of a high order” (Washington Classical Review). Friday, October 3, 8:00 p.m.
    • Paper moon Puppet Theatre: Puno, Sewing Memories – “Breaks through cultural barriers” (Asia Society). Saturday, October 4, 2:00 p.m.
    • Hubbard Street Dance Chicago – “A near-perfect storm of movement, music, and design” (Chicago Tribune). Saturday, October 25, 8:00 p.m.
    • Limón Dance Company – Saturday, November 1, 8:00 p.m.
    • 360 ALLSTARS – Saturday, November 8, 4:00 p.m.
    • Mark Morris Dance Group & Music Ensemble – “Fluid and lightly handled musical response” (NY Times). Saturday, February 7, 2026, 8:00 p.m.
    • Virginia Opera: Intelligence – Sunday, February 15, 2026, 2:00 p.m.
    • Les Ballets Africains – “Hard not to be swept away” (Seattle PI). Friday, February 20, 2026, 8:00 p.m.
    • Mnozil Brass – Sunday, March 1, 2026, 4:00 p.m.
    • Circa: Humans 2.0 – Sunday, April 12, 2026, 7:00 p.m.

      Photo Galleries

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      Usual Meeting Dates & Times

      We meet at our scheduled events and trips, which occur at frequent, but irregular intervals.  Event and trip meeting dates and places, as well as any changes to them, are published in the Announcements area above, in the Events calendar and in the Newsletter.

      Usual Meeting Location

      Our meeting location varies accordingly to the location of our event.  Locations and directions will be provided on this site and in the Events calendar.

      Cancellation Policy

      Trips and events will take place unless canceled at the leaders’ discretion. When in doubt, check the LLI/NOVA website and the Announcement section above.

      Join the Visual and Performing Arts SIG

      If you are an LLI/NOVA member and you would enjoy the activities offered by our SIG, please log in, then join our SIG by clicking on the button at the right. [The Join button has not been implemented yet.]

      Visual and Performing Arts SIG Members

      [This function has not been implemented yet.] Want to know who is a member of the Visual and Performing Arts SIG? If you are an LLI/NOVA member, please log in, then click the button at the right.

      No Email Address?

      Members without email addresses should contact the SIG Coordinator in order to join or to find out who is a member of the SIG.

      Visual and Performing Arts SIG Coordinator

      Anna Dixon.

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