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Spend the weekend spoiling your mom by cooking her a gourmet meal at Open Kitchen or taking her to afternoon tea at Natalia's Elegant Creations. Other options include Nawlins-style rock at the State Theatre, a red hot dance party at Creative Cauldron or FIRSTfriday events throughout downtwon Falls Church!
Sister Sparrow and The Dirty Birds: The nine-piece powerhouse will perform a blend of soul, rock and New Orleans-inspired beats at the State Theatre. Synthesizer-infused female-fronted rock quartet Dance for the Dying and Queens-based rock band Watermelon will open. 18 and up to enter.
Thursday, May 5, 7 p.m. doors; $10-$12
220 N. Washington St.; (703) 237-0300
FIRSTfriday: Don't miss the most popular event in Falls Church with plenty of shopping and dining options to choose from! This FIRSTfriday will feature whimsical collage paintings from artist Marilyn Hyde at the Park Avenue Gallery at Art and Frame of Falls Church. Check out musical performances at Ireland's Four Provinces, Dogwood Tavern, and Clare and Don's.
Friday, May 6, all day; Prices may vary
Various locations around the City of Falls Church; (703) 534-4202
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Red Hot Dance Party: DJ Michael "Atom" Shalom will heat up the dance floor with rock, pop, latin, funk and more at this ArtSpace fundraiser featuring a wine & beverage bar and free covered parking.
Saturday, May 7, 8-11 p.m.; $10 donation at the door
410 S. Maple Ave.
Happy Mother's Day: Treat Mom to a day of relaxation at Open Kitchen by cooking a scrumptious meal for her with hands-on help from Chef Jackson Yordon including fried oysters with a trio of dipping sauces, crab cake with poached egg and spiced hollandaise, grilled leek & mushroom gruyere tart, vanilla scones with blueberry sauce and chocolate hazelnut profiteroles. Class fee includes hands-on cooking and dining for one parent and one child, plus one parent dining. Each additional child is $25.
Sunday, May 8, 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.; $179
7115 Leesburg Pike, #107; (703) 334-1504
Mother's Day Tea: Surprise your mom with afternoon tea at Natalia's Elegant Creations. Snack on European-style cakes, pastries, cupcakes, tarts and cookies at this cute café. Reservation required.
Sunday, May 8, 3 p.m.; Prices vary
230 W. Broad St.; (703) 241-8040
