Thursday, August 4
New York Discussion Group. Monthly discussion group for New Yorker readers, presented by the Mary Riley Styles Public Library. Email Pete Sullivan ([email protected]) for a Zoom invite. 2-3 pm
Solace Outpost Trivia Night. First and second place teams win gift cards. 571-378-1469. (444 W. Broad St, Falls Church). 7-9 pm
Saturday, August 6
Falls Church Farmers Market. Every Saturday, the Market features fresh, local produce, meat, dairy, flowers, honey and more. Covid-19 guidelines were followed. (300 Park Ave, Falls Church). 08:00 – 12:00
Cherry Hill Open House Tour. Historic Cherry Hill Home and Farm is offering docent-led tours now through October of Cherry Hill Farm (312 Park Ave, Falls Church). For more information, visit cherryhillfallschurch.org. 10:00 – 12:00
“My Journey to the Fair” Storytime. Local author Mallika Appana will read from her children’s book “My Journey to the Fair: A Journey Through the Crafts of India” and will also demonstrate how to make one of the crafts mentioned in her story. Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library (7584 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church). Crafts will include fabric paint, recommended for ages 5-12. Register online at librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/event/9355911. 11-11:30
Wes Iseli Magic Show. Wes Iseli and his family are bringing their magic show to the Mary Riley Styles Public Library (120 N. Virginia Ave, Falls Church). Their magic and illusion show is loaded with audience participation, comedy routines and animal effects. 11:00 – 12:00
Paws to read with Lucy. Those interested are welcome to visit Lucy, a trained therapy dog, and read aloud to them. Visitors can bring their own book or choose one from the library. Walk-ins welcome. Thomas Jefferson Public Library (7415 Arlington Blvd, Falls Church). 2-3 pm
Monday, August 8
Meditation for Children. Tysons-Pimmit Library (7584 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church) is inviting children ages 5-12 and their parents/guardians to a guided meditation session. Register online at librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/event/9148391. 3-4 in the afternoon
Nonfiction Book Discussion Group. For the month of August, the group will discuss “They Can’t Kill Us Until They Kill Us: Essays by Hanif Abduraqib.” This program will be held virtually over Zoom; register online at mrspl.librarycalendar.com to attend. 7 pm
Tuesday, August 9
I like to be me…When I grow up. Wolf Trap Master Teaching Artist Kofi Dennis will present ways to adapt songs, rituals and activities from other cultures into every family’s daily routine. Participants will take an imaginary journey to share the movements, sounds and instruments of various West African traditions. Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library (7584 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church). Register online at librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/event/8906327. 2:30 – 3:15 p.m
Thursday, August 4
City of Fairfax: Main Street Community Band. Fairfax County Government Center (12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax). 5:30 in the afternoon
Rare scene. Nottoway Park (9537 Courthouse Rd., Vienna). 7:30pm 703-324-7469.
Elikeh. Frying Pan Farm Park (2709 West Ox Road, Herndon). 7:30pm 703-324-7469.
Friday, August 5
Washington Balalaika Orchestra. Mason County Park (6621 Columbia Pike Annandale). 7:30pm 703-324-7469.
fire. Grist Mill (4710 Mt. Vernon Memorial Hwy, Alexandria). 7:30pm 703-324-7469.
Daryl Davis. Royal Lake Park (5344 Gainsborough Dr, Fairfax). 7:30pm 703-324-7469.
Fairfax City German Band Alte Kameraden. Accotink Lake (7500 Accotink Park Road, Springfield). 7:30pm 703-324-7469.
Saturday, August 6
Nipat, Jr. Burke Lake Park (7315 Ox Road, Fairfax Station) 10am 703-324-7469.
The Uncle Devin Show. Visitor Center and Amphitheater (5040 Walney Road, Chantilly) 10 a.m. 703-324-7469.
Gears and Positions. Audrey Moore Rec Center (8100 Braddock Road, Annandale) 10am 703-324-7469.
Zero lesson. The Austin Grill (8430 Old Keene Mill Rd, Springfield). 7pm 703-644-3111.
Bolivian Cultural Heritage Night: “Bolivian Brown Cultural Folklore Brotherhood”. Ossian Hall Park (7900 Heritage Drive, Annandale) 7:30 pm 703-324-7469.
Noon. Arrowbrook Center Park (2351 Field Point Road, Herndon) 7:30pm 703-324-7469.
Margot MacDonald. Workhouse Arts Center at Lorton (9518 Workhouse Way, Lorton) 7:30pm 703-324-7469.
Sunday, August 7
Arielle Silver. Sandy Spring Museum (17901 Bentley Rd, Sandy Spring, MD). 7pm 301-774-0022.
Wednesday, August 10
123 Andres. Frying Pan Park Visitor Center (2709 West Ox Rd, Herndon). 10am 703-324-7469.
Tayrona. Graham Road Community Building (3036 Graham Rd, Falls Church) 7:30pm 703-324-7469.
Taisha street. Mason County Park (6621 Columbia Pike, Annandale). 7:30pm 703-324-7469.
Thursday, August 4
Summer Concerts at Cherry Hill Park. The 2022 Summer Concerts in the Park Series, hosted by the Falls Church Village Preservation and Improvement Society (VPIS) and the Falls Church Parks and Recreation Department, returns for its 30th year of local musical entertainment. Guests have heard a variety of regional artists – ranging from genres from blues to rock to Latin – every week starting at 7:00 pm at Cherry Hill Park (312 Park Ave, Falls Church) and now, for the final performance of the summer, attendees will get the chance to experience Big Howdy, a band specializing in bluegrass music. Visitors are advised to bring blankets or folding chairs and a picnic dinner, as seating will not be provided. For more information, visit fallschurchva.gov/632/Concerts-in-the-Park.
Providence presents. As part of the Fairfax Park Authority Summer Fun Series, the District of Providence will host an ongoing lineup of live music performances at Nottoway Park (located at 9601 Courthouse Rd, Vienna) and the Graham Road Community Building (located at 3036 Graham Rd, Falls Church) on Wednesday and Thursday evenings throughout the month of August. Upcoming shows at Nottoway Park are as follows – Thursday, August 4, Rare Stage (Bluegrass); Thursday, August 11: Cathy Ponton King (Roots, Blues); Thursday, August 18: Yellow Dubmarine (Beatles Tribute Band); and Thursday, August 25: Billy Coulter (Roots Rock, Pop). Upcoming shows at the Graham Road Community Building are — Wednesday, August 3: The Continentals (Polka Music); Wednesday, August 10: El Tayrona (Colombian Dance); Wednesday, August 17: Centro Cultural Peru (Peruvian Dance); and Wednesday, August 24: Caiso Steel Drum Band (Caribbean Music). Those wishing to volunteer at an event can email [email protected] For more information, visit fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances.
As you like it. Presented by NOVA Nightsky Community Theatre, “As You Like It” by William Shakespeare, a tangled tale of love, lust and mistaken identity, will be performed Thursday, August 4 – Saturday, August 6, beginning at 7 p.m.: 30 with three more consecutive performances. Thursday, August 11 – Saturday, August 13, all will take place at Vienna Baptist Church (located at 541 Marshall Rd SW, Vienna). This presentation of As You Like It is directed by Chuck O’Toole. Patrons are encouraged to bring their own chairs and blankets as the production takes place outside. In the event of inclement weather, patrons may attend on another night or a rescheduled date will be made available. For more information and tickets, visit novanightskytheater.com/box-office.
Friday, August 5
2022 Summer Cabaret Series. Sponsored by Sislers Stone and produced by Creative Cauldron, the Summer Cabaret series is a season-long celebration of music and musical theater. Every Friday and Saturday at 7:30pm, now – September 17th, audiences will experience spectacular local talent from the DC area. Upcoming shows will feature Abby Middleton, Favorite Child, JChris, Sally Imbriano, DeCarlo Raspberry, Sarah Anne Stillers, Susan Derry, Wesley Diener and Kanysha Williams. Creative Cauldron, a professional non-profit theater in the City of Falls Church, is located at 410 S Maple Ave, Falls Church. For more information and tickets, visit creativecauldron.org.
