Weekend’s Best Bets in Falls Church

Spend your weekend checking out a unique photography exhibit, meeting Stifel & Capra's visiting multimedia artist, supporting talented local teens performing at Creative Cauldron, strolling through the farmers market, rocking out to seven-piece classic rock and soul band Jackwagon, touring historic and modern homes on the Falls Church Home & Garden Tour and enjoying a relaxing Sunday wine tasting at Red, White & Bleu.

Blue Skies: Art and Frame of Falls Church presents this art exhibit from Vienna native Jim Dieter. His photographs are printed on canvas in a variety of sizes. According to Art and Frame of Falls Church owner Tom Gittins, Blue Skies is "an opportunity to briefly leave behind the troubles of the world, capturing that feeling of walking outside on a beautiful day with a wonderful blue sky as a backdrop for your day." The blue skies featured in Dieter's photographs include Italy, France, South Africa and several U.S. National Parks. 
Friday, April 20, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (runs through April 30th, Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sundays, noon-4 p.m.); Free
111 Park Ave.; (703) 534-4202

Stifel & Capra Visiting Artist Susan Stayer: Susan Stayer is a photographer and will be working at the Stifel & Capra studio upstairs and showing her photoencaustics through the month of April. Her work has been exhibited in the U.S. and Australia. She now uses encaustic with her photographs, making the 2-D images come alive with texture by incorporating layers of wax, fabric and other collage materials.
Friday, April 20 - Monday, April 30; Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday, 12-5 p.m.; Free
260 W. Broad St.; (703) 533-3557

High School Band Night: Talented musicians from local high schools will perform indie, blues, rock, alternative, acoustic and jazz songs at Creative Cauldron. Bands include Lu and the Blues Crew, Elephant Pistol, Simple Sounds, JKL and the George Mason High School Jazz Combo.
Friday, April 20, 7:30-11 p.m.; $7-$10
410 South Maple. Ave.; (571) 239-5288

Falls Church Farmers Market: Enjoy a relaxing spring morning at the farmers market. Shop for fresh fruit and vegetables, cheeses, meats, baked goods, plants and wine from more than 40 local farmers and producers.
Saturday, April 21, 8 a.m.-12 p.m.; Free
300 Park Ave.; (703) 248-5077

Jackwagon: The seven-piece classic rock and soul band will cover songs from popular rock, soul, Motown, blues and R&B bands and artists from across the 60's through the 80's at Creative Cauldron.
Saturday, April 21, 7:30 p.m.; $15
410 South Maple. Ave.; (571) 239-5288

2012 Falls Church Home & Garden Tour: Take a tour of homes built in the Victorian era to the present in the City of Falls Church. The Home & Garden Tour will showcase the rich history of Falls Church in support of vital programming at local elementary schools through the Falls Church Elementary PTA. Check back later this week for a feature article about the tour!
Sunday, April 22, 12-4 p.m.; $25
Various locations around the City of Falls Church, VA; fcc.hg.tour@gmail.com

Red, White & Bleu Tasting Room: Join locals at neighborhood favorite Red, White & Bleu for an afternoon tasting.
Sunday, April 22, 1-5 p.m.; Prices may vary
127 S. Washington St; (703) 533-9463