Weekend’s Best Bets in Falls Church

Spend your weekend supporting community theater, attending a meet-the-writer session, checking out two blues rock shows or meeting the former interpreter for seven presidents.

The Music Man: Support local theater by enjoying a performance of J.E.B. Stuart High School's spring musical, The Music Man.
Thursday, April 7, 7pm (through Saturday, April 16); $8-$10
3301 Peace Valley Lane; (703) 824-3900

Thursday Q&A Session with Warren Goldie: Novelist, playwright, and essayist Warren Goldie will be featured at this meet-the-writer session entitled, "Publish! Secrets of a Professional Writer." Bring your questions to ArtSpace Falls Church and get some answers from a multidimensional professional.
Thursday, April 7, 7:30pm; Free
410 S. Maple Ave.

Jimmy Thackery and Walter Trout: Check out this blues rock show at the State Theatre featuring two legendary blues guitarists: Jimmy Thackery and Walter Trout. 18+ show.
Friday, April 8, 7pm doors; $15
220 N. Washington St.; (703) 237-0300

Harry Obst: Veteran State Department official Harry Obst will sign copies of his new memoir, White House Interpreter: The Art of Interpretation, at Borders Books & Music at Baileys Crossroads. Obst was an interpreter for seven presidents from 1964-1996.
Saturday, April 9, 12pm; Free
5871 Crossroads Center Way; (703) 998-0404

The Crimestoppers: Don't miss this local blues and classic rock band at Bangkok Blues. Check back on Friday for an exclusive interview with The Crimestoppers' drummer, Eric Nelson.
Saturday, April 9, 10pm-1:30am; $7
936 W Broad St.; (703) 534-0095