Arts & Entertainment
Weekend’s Best Bets in Falls Church
See what's going on in Falls Church this weekend
Get ready for a weekend of arts & culture events including FIRSTfriday festivities, an artist exhibition and tasty treats at Stifel & Capra, a southern rock, rap and gospel concert at the State Theatre, a unique acoustic rock show at ArtSpace Falls Church and a 20th anniversary party at chic boutique New to You!
FIRSTfriday: Don't miss the most popular event in Falls Church with plenty of shopping and dining options to choose from! Enjoy the work of local artists and musical performances at nearby venues including Ireland’s Four Provinces, Dogwood Tavern and Clare & Don’s. Stop by the Park Avenue Gallery at Art and Frame of Falls Church to see all of the submissions from the annual Student Art Contest and to congratulate the winners.
Friday, Jan. 6, all day; Prices may vary
Various locations around the City of Falls Church; (703) 534-4202
DJ Gaskin & Bruegger's: Join Stifel & Capra's featured artist DJ Gaskin as she displays her exciting new mixed media work, recycled journals and her newest venture: Secret Lockets. Bruegger's Bagels will be sampling some of their guest favorites at the unique shop as well. Enjoy fire roasted tomato soup and chicken spaetzle soup, sandwiches on bagels and bread and rosemary olive oil bagel bites with garlic herb cream cheese.
Friday, Jan. 6, 5-8 p.m.; Free
260 West Broad St.; (703) 533-3557
DecembeRadio and Melodime: Head to the State Theatre for an evening of rap and gospel from Grammy-nominated DecembeRadio and Northern Virginia-based southern rockers Melodime.
Saturday, Jan. 7, 7 p.m. doors and 8 p.m. show; $15
220 N. Washington St.; (703) 237-0300
Find out what's happening in Falls Churchwith free, real-time updates from Patch.
Stories on Steel, Wood & Ivory: Singer-songwriters Ben Mason, Jeff Severson and Jeff Smith will share stories of their personal journeys with the audience at this Creative Cauldron musical performance.
Saturday, Jan. 7, 8 p.m.; $15
410 South Maple Ave.; (571) 239-5288
New to You's 20th Anniversary Party: Celebrate the 20th anniversary of chic boutique New to You with refreshing bubbly, hors d'oeuvres, music, shopping, door prizes and more.
Sunday, Jan. 8, 12-3 p.m.; Free
108 W. Broad St.; (703) 533-1251