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11 things to do this week: April 9-15

A Great Gatsby-themed party, an international film and music festival, a brew fest and a day of cereal-themed cocktails and cartoons.

By Editorial April 9, 2018 at 11:01 am

Fredericksburg Brewfest // Photo by FD Photography

FOOD & DRINK
Books on Tap
Monday, 7-8:30 p.m.
Every month, Brew Republic Bierwerks hosts a book club starring eats, wine and of course beer. Free copies of the book of the month can be loaned out to attendees.// Brew Republic Bierwerks: 15201 Potomac Town Place, Woodbridge

 

FOOD & DRINK
Great Gatsby-Themed Party at Cooper’s Hawk
Tuesday, 7-10 p.m.
This wine club members-only event, inspired by the 1920s, costs $65 and includes a three-course paired meal of a crab cake and chilled asparagus salad, soup, beef Wellington and a tipsy squire for dessert. // Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant: 12130 Sunset Hills Road, Reston

SPECIAL EVENTS
4th Annual Northern Virginia International Film & Musical Festival
Through April 14, Times Vary
Capital Film Market, along with The NoVA Fest and the Virginia Film Office, presents the fourth annual Northern Virginia International Film and Musical Festival. The two-week festival includes movie screenings, musical performances, seminars, forums, panels, interviews and parties, followed by an awards ceremony. // Angelika Film Center & Cafe: 2911 District Ave., Fairfax

 

MUSIC
The Legends of R&B: The Ladies Edition
Thursday, 7:30 p.m.
Enjoy a night of local artists’ tributes to R&B legends Tina Marie, Tina Turner, Anita Baker and more. Dinner accompanies the performances. // The Carlyle Club: 2050 Ballenger Ave., Alexandria

 

PERFORMING ARTS
Into the Woods
Friday-Sunday, Times Vary
Herndon High School students take on famous Brothers Grimm fairy tale characters to explore all the surprises that can take place in the woods. The stories of Jack and Little Red Riding Hood, Cinderella, Rapunzel and many others will be presented. // Herndon High School: 700 Bennett St., Herndon

 

PERFORMING ARTS
Lil Rel Howery Stand-Up
Friday & Saturday, Times Vary
After his break-out role as Rod the TSA agent in Get Out, Lil Rel Howery comes back to his stand-up roots as he will give multiple performances over two nights at the popular Arlington comedy club.//Arlington Cinema & Drafthouse: 2903 Columbia Pike, Arlington

 

SPECIAL EVENT
28th Annual Multicultural Fair
Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Enjoy the wealth of entertainment as dozens of cultures are on display at this fair that typically attracts 5,000-6,000 visitors. There will be international foods, ethnic craft vendors, entertainment and children’s activities. // University of Mary Washington: 1301 College Ave., Fredericksburg

 

FOOD & DRINK
Fredericksburg Brew Fest
Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
More than 40 craft brewers are headed to the fairgrounds to give the community a taste of their hard work. Sample more than 80 brews and get a glimpse of what is to come for 2018. You can also sample wine and whiskey, and get a demonstration on how to brew at home. There will be live music and food too. // Fredericksburg Fairgrounds: 2400 Airport Ave., Fredericksburg

 

FOOD & DRINKS
Chocolate Through Time
Saturday, 2 p.m.
Get a crash course on the history of chocolate from food historian Joyce White, from its beginnings in Meso-America to how the culture around it and its production process has changed in the modern day. After the presentation, a tasting of assorted chocolates will be available. // Lee-Fendall House Museum & Garden: 614 Oronoco St., Alexandria

 

FOOD & DRINK
Kids’ Night at the Museum
Saturday, 6-9 p.m.
Children will experience a night of educational fun with hands-on exhibits, as well as enjoy dinner, dessert, crafts and playtime. // Loudoun Heritage Farm Museum: 21668 Heritage Farm Lane, Sterling

PERFORMING ARTS
Spoons, Toons and Booze
Saturday & Sunday, 12:15 p.m.
From SecretFormula, Spoons, Toons and Booze offers free cereal, cereal-themed cocktails and a marathon of classic cartoons to relive your Saturday mornings from childhood. Pajamas are encouraged. // Arlington Cinema & Drafthouse: 2903 Columbia Pike, Arlington

 

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