Weekend’s Best Bets in Falls Church

Spend your weekend enjoying FIRSTfriday events and restaurant deals during the final weekend of Creative Cauldron's Passport to the World festival, catch three Celtic musical performances at ArtSpace Falls Church, head to the Chocolate Lovers Festival in Fairfax, take your kids to a cookie class at Tysons, visit scenic designer Margie Jervis during the final day of her open studio and attend a folk couture workshop at Stifel & Capra.

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. This month highlights include artists Grace Napoleon, Beatrix Jourdan and Marina Troy. Enjoy tastings, yoga, an 80s Dance Party with DJ Dr. G at Creative Cauldron, Zedicus at Dogwood Tavern and additional musical performances at Ireland's Four Provinces and Clare and Don's.
Friday, March 2; Prices may vary
Various locations around the City of Falls Church; (703) 534-4202

Passport to the World - Restaurant Deals: Creative Cauldron is partnering with local ethnic Falls Church restaurants during its Passport to the World festival. Every time you attend a Passport performance or dine at one of the Cauldron's partnering restaurants during the festival, make sure to get your passport stamped (in the back of your festival brochure calendar). The more stamps, the more prizes you'll receive! Check out this week's Passport Deals at Pilin Thai and Pizzeria Orso. Look for upcoming deals with Ireland's Four Provinces and Red White & Bleu.
Friday, March 2 - Sunday, March 4; Prices may vary
Various locations around the City of Falls Church; 571-239-5288

: The scenic director of Creative Cauldron will hold an open studio at ArtSpace Falls Church for the next three weeks. The public can experience her technique and craftsmanship as she designs and constructs the scenery, puppets and costumes for upcoming productions held at ArtSpace.
Friday, March 2, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.; Free
410 South Maple. Ave.; 571-239-5288

Chocolate Lovers Festival 2012: Take a quick drive over to Fairfax for this annual confectionery showcase featuring the Taste of Chocolate with chocolate vendors selling their wares, the Chocolate Challenge (an arts extravaganza where the medium is chocolate), the Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast with chocolate chip pancakes, children's activities and more.
Saturday, March 3, 8 a.m. - 10 p.m. and Sunday, March 4, 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Some events require a fee and other events are free to all visitors
Old Town Hall, 3999 University Dr. Fairfax, VA; 703-352-2787

Last Weekend of Passport to the World: Join Creative Cauldron for a weekend of Celtic musical performances featuring Falls Church-based Irish music trio the Dirty Pints, six piece Welsh-American band Moch Pyrderi and the charming Emerald Glen Trio.
Saturday, March 3, 2 and 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, March 4, 7:30 p.m.; $12-$15
410 South Maple. Ave.; 571-239-5288

Kids' Spring Cookie Class: Take your kids to the third floor of Tysons Galleria for this hands-on cooking class where they will learn how to make, frost and decorate cookies. Wildfire Executive Chef Eddie Ishaq will share the secrets of baking, decorating and frosting the perfect cookie along with guest host, FOX5 News Anchor Allison Seymour.
Saturday, March 3, 3 - 4 p.m.; $15, not including tax and gratuity (a portion of the proceeds will be donated to Food for Others)
Wildfire, 1714U International Dr. McLean, VA; 703-442-9110

Recycle Your Closet: Folk Couture Workshop: Learn how to make your own recycled clothing from favorite remnants at Stifel & Capra. Just bring four pieces of clothing to cut up and Grace Napoleon of Folk Couture will bring the rest. You'll leave with a brand new folk couture-inspired piece. If you sign up with a friend, you get a 10 percent discount. To reserve your spot, email folkcouture@gmail.com.
Sunday, March 4, 1 - 3:30 p.m.; $50 per person
260 West Broad St.; 703-407-0770