Arts & Entertainment
Weekend’s Best Bets in Falls Church
See what's going on in Falls Church this weekend
The Little City is packed with fun things to do this weekend! Check out electronica band Little Dragon tonight; head to FIRSTfriday tomorrow for beer tastings, ArtALot, a classic car show, Doggie Yappy Hour and much more; support local students at George Mason's annual spring recital; attend opening night of Creative Cauldron's newest theater production, Tinner Hill: Portraits in Black and White; or learn how to cook with beer at Open Kitchen.
Little Dragon: Head to the State Theatre for an evening of electronica from Swedish electro rockers Little Dragon, known for collaborating with José González, David Andrew Sitek (of TV on the Radio), and Gorillaz. 18 and up to enter.
Thursday, June 2, 8:30 p.m.; $21
220 North Washington St.; (703) 237-0300
FIRSTfriday: Don't miss the most popular event in Falls Church with plenty of shopping and dining options to choose from. This month's FIRSTfriday will include a live performance by Mercury Rising, a classic car Cruise-In Friday, over a dozen artists at ArtALot, Doggie Yappie Hour, featured artists Marina Troy and Wendy Wehmeyer, retail and restaurant specials, beer tastings, free demos and more band performances.
Friday, June 3, all day; Prices may vary
Various locations around the City of Falls Church; (703) 534-4202
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Dance Recitals: Head to the George Mason High School Auditorium for this annual spring recital featuring hundreds of students ranging in age from 2-16.
Saturday, June 4, 10 a.m. and 12 p.m.; Free
7124 Leesburg Pike; (703) 248-5500
Tinner Hill: Portraits in Black and White: Creative Cauldron and the Tinner Hill Heritage Foundation present opening weekend of this original work of theater based on the personal stories of local Falls Church residents who played significant roles in an ongoing struggle for civil rights.
Saturday, June 4, 7:30 p.m. - Sunday, June 5, 2 and 6 p.m.; $15 for adults and $12 for students and seniors
ArtSpace Falls Church, 410 South Maple Ave.; (571) 239-5288
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Cooking with Beer: Chef Jackson Yordon will teach you the secrets of cooking with beer at this hands-on Open Kitchen class. Learn to make beer & cheese soup, cherry beer chicken with cauliflower puree, fritto misto and Guinness cupcakes with cream cheese frosting.
Sunday, June 5, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.; $89
7115 Leesburg Pike, #107; (703) 334-1504
