Weekend’s Best Bets in Falls Church

Celebrate beautiful fall weather with a weekend of fun activities including FIRSTfriday events, the premiere of Nevermore at Creative Cauldron, Falls Church Farm Day in Cherry Hill Park, a mother sauces cooking class at Open Kitchen and a performance from famous rockers Blue Oyster Cult at the State Theatre!

FIRSTfriday: Don't miss the most popular event in Falls Church with plenty of shopping and dining options to choose from! October's FIRSTfriday will feature 2011's last ArtALot event, the work of local artists including David Jenkins at Stifel & Capra and musical performances at nearby venues including Ireland’s Four Provinces, Dogwood Tavern and Clare & Don’s.
Friday, Oct. 7, all day; Prices may vary
Various locations around the City of Falls Church; (703) 534-4202

Nevermore: Don't miss opening weekend of this hauntingly beautiful musical at Creative Cauldron that uses Edgar Allan Poe's short stories and poems as its source, taking the audience on a dreamlike journey through his life and obsessiosn with the women he loved. Nevermore first premiered at Signature Theatre in 2006 to critical acclaim and sold out houses.
Friday, Oct. 7, 8 p.m. - Sunday, Oct. 30, times vary; $22-$25
410 South Maple Ave.; (571) 239-5288

19th Annual Falls Church Farm Day: Enjoy a day of old-fashioned family fun at Cherry Hill Park with blacksmith demonstrations, horse-drawn hayrides, pumpkin painting, scarecrow making and a petting zoo. Children can learn basic farming skills such as corn-shelling, beekeeping and apple butter making. Tours of the historic Cherry Hill Farmhouse and Barn will also be offered.
Saturday, Oct. 8, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.; Free admission (nominal fees apply to some activities and delicious food will be available for purchase)
312 Park Ave.; (703) 248-5171

Mother Sauces & More: Take your entrees and side dishes from “how?” to “wow!” as you learn to increase your culinary repertoire with mother sauces and more at this hands-on cooking class with Chef Jackson Yordon at Open Kitchen. Sauces include hollandaise, beurre blanc, tomato and béchamel.
Saturday, Oct. 8, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.; $89
7115 Leesburg Pike, #107; (703) 334-1504

Blue Oyster Cult: Recognized as a pioneer in the heavy metal genre for their use of sci-fi occult imagery, this legendary hard rock band will perform their greatest hits including "(Don't Fear) The Reaper" and “Burnin’ for You" at the State Theatre. DC-rockers Midnight Hike will open. 18 and up to enter.
Sunday, Oct. 9, 6 p.m. doors and 8 p.m. show; $30
220 N. Washington St.; (703) 237-0300