Best Bets: What to do in Falls Church

Beat the heat this weekend with endless fun events from the Tinner Hill Blues Festival to Bluegrass Country's Stars at the State Theatre!

Almost Blue: Head to neighborhood hangout and blues bar Bangkok Blues for an evening of blues with some R&B and funk mixed in from this local band.
Thursday, June 9, 7:30-11pm; $5 cover
936 W Broad St.; (703) 534-0095

Tinner Hill John Jackson Blues Festival: Don't miss this three-day blues festival hosted by the Tinner Hill Heritage Foundation and the City of Falls Church, featuring Afro-Brazilian, urban, gospel, and blues music and traditional African-American cuisine & craft vendors.
Friday, June 10 - Sunday, June 12, times vary; $10-$20
Various locations around the City of Falls Church; (703) 241-4109

2011 PVTC Decathlon/Heptathlon Championships: Cheer on local athletes at this USATF Certified Competition in conjunction with the PVTC All-Comers Meet at Falls Church High School.
Saturday, June 11, 10:30 a.m. - Sunday, June 12, 5:30 p.m.; Free to watch
7521 Jaguar Trail; (703) 207-4000

Bluegrass Country's Stars at the State: Celebrate WAMU's Bluegrass Country's 10th anniversary at this State Theatre-hosted concert featuring The Steep Canyon Rangers, The Boxcars and Frank Solivan & Dirty Kitchen. 18 and up to enter.
Saturday, June 11, 5:30 p.m.; $25
220 N. Washington St.; (703) 237-0300

Weekly Ball Toss/Game Play: Washington DC Lacrosse presents this weekly lacrosse meet-up at Marshall High School for adults interested in playing lacrosse in the DC area. Pass the ball around, play small scrimmages and get a little exercise in while learning tips and tricks about the game. All skill levels welcome.
Sunday, June 12, 1pm; Free
7731 Leesburg Pike; m_k_duke@hotmail.com

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