Artisphere, Arlington (must see)

Artisphere is an arts center located in the Rosslyn section of Arlington. The center encompasses four performance venues, three visual art galleries, a 4,000 square foot ballroom, studio space, social gathering spots, food service facilities, a bar and lounge area as well as outdoor terraces.

Programming includes visual art, theatre, live music, film, new media, family programs, dance, conferences and private events.The Artisphere campus includes the main building at 1101 Wilson Boulevard and the nearby Spectrum Theatre at 1611 N. Kent Street. The main building is recognizable for a large dome shaped architectural feature. The Spectrum Theatre is situated on the ground floor of the mixed use Rosslyn Plaza complex.The Cultural Affairs Division of Arlington County, Virginia originated the institution, which opened in October 2010. The center's name was selected from among those proposed by an opinion poll of Arlington residents. The name is inspired by the geodesic dome that houses one of the theaters.