Weekend’s Best Bets in Falls Church

This weekend, choose from an evening of go-go music, an afternoon of free dance classes, two Saturday night live music performances, a Sunday morning cooking class or an afternoon of West African storytelling.

Lipstick & Congas Live: Enjoy an evening of go-go music from local band Lipstick & Congas at sports restaurant Velocity Five.
Friday, Jan. 13, 10 p.m. - 1 a.m.
8111 Lee Hwy.; 703-207-9464

Open House at BalletNova Center for Dance: Come dance with the instructors at BalletNova Center for Dance in a free mini-class to sample what the center has to offer. Enjoy snacks and crafts and see BalletNova's studios! Classes for children (ages 3-14) and adults (ages 15 and up) include ballet, tap, hip hop, modern, jazz and yoga stretch.
Saturday, Jan. 14, 3-6 p.m.; Free
3443 Carlin Springs Rd.; 703-778-3008

Kamel Zennia: The Algerian guitarist will kick off Creative Cauldron's Passport to the World festival with a performance inspired by the rich and different ethnic groups that exist from the coast of the Mediterranean and the Atlantic Ocean, to the towns in the deepest reaches of the Sahara Desert. Learn more about the Passport to the World festival in this .
Saturday, Jan. 14, 7:30 p.m.; $12-$15
410 South Maple Ave.; 571-239-5288

Saturday Night Rescue: Don't miss this self-described "basic rock band" perform their first show at Dogwood Tavern on Saturday night.
Saturday, Jan. 14, 9 p.m.; No cover
132 West Broad St.; 703-237-8333

Comforting Soups & Stews: Open Kitchen presents this hands-on cooking class focused on soups and stews. Learn how to make classic tomato soup, potato leek soup, corn & crayfish chowder and lamb & chocolate stew under the instruction of one of Open Kitchen's talented chefs.
Sunday, Jan. 15, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; $89
7115 Leesburg Pike #107; 703-942-8148

Auntie Oye: West African Storytelling: Auntie Oye will present a lively, spellbinding performance in Palaver hut fashion at Creative Cauldron's Passport to the World festival. "I am always gratified when [I have] the opportunity to share Africa’s treasures with a new audience," she said. "Passport to the World is just the vehicle. Culinary storytelling is a lot of fun [because it] marries food and art!” Learn more about the Passport to the World festival in this .
Sunday, Jan. 15, 2 p.m.; $10
410 South Maple Ave.; 571-239-5288