Best Bets: What to do in Falls Church

Spend the last weekend in Februrary supporting the local arts community, learning from a history buff, checking out a beauty pageant or enjoying the sounds of local bands.

High School Musical Jr.: Students from Falls Church's own Mary Ellen Henderson Middle School will perform in this lively musical production featuring student groups in a high school working through their differences and ultimately knowing, "We are all in this together!"
Thursday, Feb. 24 - Saturday, Feb. 26, 7pm; $8
7134 Leesburg Pike; 703-720-5700

Military History Forum: Tuskegee Airman Colonel Charles McGee (USAF retired) will share his experiences with the local community at the Falls Church Community Center. Colonel McGee served as a fighter pilot during World War II, Korea, and Vietnam, achieving the highest three-war fighter mission total of any Air Force aviator.
Friday, Feb. 25, 10am - 12pm; Free
221 Little Falls St.; 703-248-5020

Miss Northern Virginia Pageant: Head to J.E.B. Stuart high school for this pageant committed to helping young women achieve excellence by providing positive growth opportunities.
Saturday, Feb. 26, 5-7pm; $27
3301 Peace Valley Lane; 703-824-3900

Live Wire - The Ultimate Tribute to AC/DC: Don't miss the ultimate AC/DC tribute band play at State Theatre this Saturday.
Saturday, Feb. 26, 8pm doors; $10
220 N. Washington St.; (703) 237-0300

Zach Sweeney: Local blues rocker Zach Sweeney has been playing at Bangkok Blues since he was 14 years old. He will perform with two other top local blues players, Robbie Leebrick and Paul Jones, at Bangkok's Sunday Blues Jam. Sunday, Feb. 27, 6-11pm; No cover
936 W Broad St.; (703) 534-0095