Weekend’s Best Bets in Falls Church

Get ready for a fun-filled weekend with visiting artist Mary Brophy Marcus, a Cole Porter-themed musical review at ArtSpace Falls Church, a farmers market chef demonstration, the Merrifield Fall Festival, a Halloween-themed cocktail class and an oldies dance party!

October Visiting Artist at Stifel & Capra: Mary Brophy Marcus: In the Alcove Gallery on the second floor is Mary Brophy Marcus. A Fine Art and English major in college, Mary now works as a journalist by day and paints at night. Her influences are the artists who painted in France in the late 1800s and early 20th century, street/graffiti art, folk art from around the world and the sea. 
Friday, Oct. 19 - Wed. Oct. 31, times vary; Free
Second Floor in the Alcove Gallery at Stifel & Capra, 260 West Broad St.; 703-533-3557 

Cole Porter: You're the Top!: Catch a performance of this musical review featuring Cole Porter standards like "Take Me Back to Manhattan" and "I Get a Kick Out of You." This original Creative Cauldron production follows Porter from Paris in the roaring '20s to Broadway and Hollywood's Golden Age. Sean Thompson (Edgar Allen Poe in the Cauldron’s critically-acclaimed Nevermore) and Helen Hayes Award-winner Carolyn Cole (Women of the Blues) star in this smashing season opener!
Friday, Oct. 19, 8 p.m. - Sunday, Oct. 28, 6 p.m.; $20-$22
410 South Maple Ave.; 571-239-5288

Chef Rock and the DC Central Kitchen Culinary Students at the Falls Church Farmers Market Chef Demonstration: The Falls Church Farmers Market presents this chef demonstration featuring Chef Rock and the DC Central Kitchen Culinary Students. The chef will prepare two to three dishes over a two-hour period, answers questions and makes modifications as suggested by participants. Tastings and recipes are available throughout the morning.
Saturday, Oct. 20, 9-11 a.m.; Free
300 Park Ave.; 703-248-5077

8th Annual Merrifield Fall Festival: Rain or shine, the Merrifield Fall Festival will go on! Your kids will enjoy family activities including rides on the fun bus and train, "Ace of Face" face painting and a jubilee balloon artist. Adults can peruse unique local vendors, catch special appearances by former Redskins players and listen to live music from five local bands.
Saturday, Oct. 20, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Free admission
Luther Jackson Middle School, 3020 Gallows Rd.

Halloween-Themed Cocktail Class: Learn about "the dark side of cocktails" in this Halloween-themed cocktail class at Arlington eatery Green Pig Bistro led by Scofflaw's Den, an “online speakeasy of potent potables and other pabulum." Try dark, bitter and foreboding flavors and discuss daring spirits such as the Fernet Branca and the blood red Campari.
Saturday, Oct. 20, 3:30-5 p.m.; $65
Green Pig Bistro, 1025 N. Fillmore St. Arlington, VA; 703-618-8633

ZEMA BAND: Enjoy a reggae/oldies party with DJ Piojo at 7 p.m. and ZEMA BAND at 9 p.m. at Babylon Club, part of Babylon Futbol Cafe, which markets itself as "a sports bar for the rest of the world."
Sunday, Oct. 21, 7 p.m.; No cover
3501 S. Jefferson St.; 703-820-3900