Weekend’s Best Bets in Falls Church

Check out the opening reception of a local art exhibit, laugh out loud at $5 Comedy Night, watch an artist at work on her mosaic pieces, attend an open spirit drum circle and dance the night away to the sounds of a local pop band.

Gala Opening Reception: Through the Artist's Eye: Don't miss the opening reception of this annual, all-media show and sale at Falls Church Arts. Through the Artist's Eye is the theme of the 2012 FCA All-Member Show, the non-profit organization's biggest and best-attended exhibition of the year. The show runs through Sunday, April 22.
Friday, March 30, 7 p.m.; Free
410 S. Maple Ave.; info@fallschurcharts.org

$5 Comedy Night: In the mood for some cheap laughs? Spend $5 at the State Theatre's Comedy Night, featuring a lineup of talented local comics for an evening of hilarious stand-up. 18+ show.
Friday, March 30, 8 p.m. doors and 9 p.m. show; $5
220 N. Washington St.; (703) 237-0300

Eileen O'Brien, Visiting Artist at Stifel & Capra: Don't miss your final chance to meet collage and mosaic artist Eileen O'Brien at Stifel & Capra. She will be working at the studio upstairs and showing her creations. O'Brien sees herself as the ultimate recycler, finding numerous ways to reuse materials in her collage and mosaic pieces. One of her pieces is featured above.
Saturday, March 31, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Free
260 W. Broad St.; (703) 533-3557

Open Spirit Drum Circle: Randy Goldberg, the grand-prize winner from Creative Cauldron's Passport to the World series contest, will lead this family-friendly event at ArtSpace Falls Church. The drum circle will allow participants to express themselves through art, song, voice, music, movement and silence. Check back later this week for a Q&A with Randy Goldberg!
Saturday, March 31, 7:30 - 11 p.m.; $5-$10 donation
410 S. Maple Ave.; (571) 239-5288

City Groove Band: The six-member pop band will play dance music all night long at Karaoke Idol Restaurant. The band's sound has been compared to Jennifer Lopez, Madonna, Lady Gaga and Beyoncé.
Saturday, March 31, 9 p.m.; $10
7151 Lee Hwy.; (703) 533-0024