365 things to do in Northern Virginia

08/05/2011

HAIRSPRAY August 1-13 @ 3 and 8 PM. Can a girl with big dreams and bigger hair dance her way into your heart? LTA opens the season with the award-winning Broadway musical comedy based on John Waters’ film classic. With memorable characters like Tracy Turnblad, Link Larkin and Penny Pingleton, this 1960s-based musical is sure to have you singing along - 'Run and Tell That!' www.thelittletheatre.com

The Little Theatre is located in Old Town, Alexandria, VA at 600 Wolfe Street.

08/04/2011

Disney in Concert / 8:30 PM. Listen to the magical music from the movies. “The Little Mermaid,” “Aladdin,” “Pirates of the Caribbean,” “The Lion King” and more come to life with video clips and songs from your favorite Disney films on giant screens in-house and on the lawn. / www.wolftrap.org.

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08/03/2011

Joan Osborne / 7:30 PM. A veteran of the Birchmere, Osborne returns with her new album “Little Wild One.” Producer-writer Rick Chertoff says, “On album opener ‘Hallelujah in the City,’ Joan’s vocal, from its very entrance, grabs you with a simple power and grace that speaks of faith and intimacy, where Brooklyn and Appalachia meet in earnest.” / The Birchmere, www.birchmere.com.

08/02/2011

August 2 @ 8:30 PM. The music of Stevie Wonder sets the stage for a rhythmic journey fusing African, modern, and hip-hop forms that present “undeniably powerful” dancing (The Washington Post) at the D.C. premiere of this Wolf Trap co-commissioned dance. / Wolf Trap Filene Center, www.wolftrap.org;

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08/02/2011

August 2 @ 8 PM. On her fourth studio album, Jolie Holland embraces the live-studio rock approach of the ’60s and ’70s, and transforms it with her unmistakable touch. Listeners will find their own lost parts in her voice, which captures the unnameable more succinctly than ever. / Jammin Java, www.jamminjava.com

Washington, DC area music club, cafe and bar presenting live music seven nights a week!

08/01/2011

Merle Haggard
August 1 @ 7:30 PM. The word “legend” usually makes an appearance at some point when discussing Merle Haggard. It’s an acknowledgment of his artistry and his standing as “the poet of the common man.” This country star brings an element of rock and roll to his performances. / The Birchmere; www.birchmere.com

07/29/2011

July 29&30 9am-9pm / Bluemont BBQ Bash and Blackberry Bonanza / Begins tonight with a meet and greet with the competitors. Come out for a jam session with local musicians, a bonfire, food, and entertainment. The competition begins on Saturday with four meat competitions including ribs, pulled pork, chicken, and beef. In addition to the barbecue, their blackberries will be at their peak! / www.greatcountryfarms.com

Community supported agriculture (CSA) at Great Country farm & orchard offers you pick fruits and vegetables in Bluemont, Virginia. Host your event, wedding, or party at GCF.

07/28/2011

'Photo 2011' July 28-Sept 11 / This is the Annual Juried Mid Atlantic Photo Exhibition, a continuation of a two-decade-old juried photography show that provides regional photographers the opportunity to showcase and sell their work. The Juror is Amanda Maddox, associate curator of photography and media arts at the Corcoran Gallery of Art. Terrace Gallery , www.artisphere.com

Through September 8, enjoy free live jazz and $3-$5 happy hour specials at here CafeBar.July 28: Yvonne Johnson plus FREE Pinkberry yogurt samples.

07/28/2011

'BITE: IDENTITY AND HUMOR' Through July 29, Tuesday-Saturday 11AM-5PM / An All-media juried exhibit entitled 'Bite: Identity and Humor' will be open for public viewing at the Greater Reston Arts Center through July 29 (tomorrow!), featuring a wide variety of artwork from 18 talented artists. / www.restonarts.org

07/25/2011

Miranda Cosgrove 7:30pm / Making her way on the Disney stage in the popular television show "iCarly," Miranda Cosgrove now turns her sights to her music career. The 17-year-old will be performing songs from her new album, including her most recent hit, "Dancing Crazy." Filene Center at Wolf Trap, www.wolftrap.org

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07/22/2011

Also, be sure to check out http://www.manassascivilwar.org/home.aspx for all their weekend festivities celebrating the 150th Anniversary of First Manassas!

07/22/2011

Bayou Bakery Crawfish Boil / Saturday Nights 5pm / Enjoy authentic Southern eats by Louisiana transplant David Guasstarts at Bayou Bakery's weekly crawfish boil. With plates piled high of zesty crawdads heaping new potatoes and fresh corn on the cob, Saturday dinners never tasted better. Come hungry and come early! www.bayoubakeryva.com

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07/22/2011

Twilight Manassas City Cemetery Tour / July 23 8pm / Dare to take an evening tour of a Confederate gracesite. Interpreters dressed in Civil War attire will guide guests through City Cemetery and make specific notice of important grave sites. This is a ticketed event, reservations must be made! www.pwcgov.org

Prince William County, Virginia

07/22/2011

THIS WEEKEND! July 23 - 24 DC Big Flea / On Sale: Period & Country Furniture to Collectibles of All Eras at Affordable Prices! Featuring Glassware, Jewelry, Silver, Primitives, Porcelain and Much More! http://www.dullesexpo.com/guestinfo/events/index07_11.htm

Dulles EXPO Center; Conference Center - To Northern Virginia and Metropolitan Washington DC's premier exhibition facility for consumer shows and trade events.

07/22/2011

Battle Re-enactment in Old Town Manassas / July 22 @ 2 PM / The re-enactment communitywill present a skirmish of a battle that took place in Yorkshire, the day before the First manassas Battle. Union and Confederate troops will battle it out in this exciting re-enactment. http://historicmanassas.mymediaroom.com/wire/events/

Celebrate America this Independence Day with one of the largest fireworks displays in Northern Virginia! It's another all-American beach party in Old Town Manassas, sponsored by the City of Manassas! The party starts at 4PM in the streets surrounding the Old Town train depot, the Harris Pavilion an

07/21/2011

July 21 9AM-6PM / Sesquicentennial Event / Living History and hands-on demonstrations will be open to the public all day, including a Civil War 3-D photography exhibit. Special battlefield tours will be ongoing, and a parade and music will take place in honor of the 1911 Peace Jubilee 100th Anniversary / Old Town Manassas / www.pwcgov.org

Prince William County, Virginia

07/20/2011

From July 2 - August 14; times vary. Torpedo Factory’s Artist of the Year, Tory Cowles, showcases her abstract paintings. Audiences will see that Cowles’ work incorporates 3D onto a 2D canvas, and the colors and brush strokes throughout her painting tell a mysterious story. / Torpedo Factory Art Center, www.torpedofactory.org; free.

Journey through three floors of open studios and galleries to observe artists and buy original artwork. A former torpedo factory, this world-renowned art center is located just outside Washington, D.C. Come visit us next time you are in Virginia, DC, or Maryland.

07/19/2011

Lucinda Williams & Amos Lee / July 19 @ 8pm / Lucinda Williams is the winner of three Grammy Awards, with her mix of soul and rock. She has just released her latest album 'Blessed.' Amos Lee has been receiving an equal amount of attention with his jazzy, soulful vocals. Filene Center at Wolf Trap. www.wolftrap.org

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