SPORTS
Atlantic 10 Baseball Championship
Wednesday-Saturday, times vary
Get ready for some post-season college baseball as the top teams from the A10 baseball season will compete for the regular season conference title. Richmond, George Mason, VCU and George Washington, who is hosting, are all slated to play in this double elimination tournament, along with St. Louis University, Fordham and Davidson. // Tucker Field at Barcroft Park: 4200 South Four Mile Run Drive, Arlington
MUSIC
Marc Cohn
Thursday, 7:30 p.m.
Singer-songwriter Marc Cohn is hailed as “one of the honest, emotional voices we need in this decade,” by Time magazine. The American singer won a Grammy for Best New Artist in 1992. // The Birchmere: 3701 Mount Vernon Ave., Alexandria
HOLIDAY
Rolling Thunder
Friday-Sunday
The roar of motorcycles will return to Arlington and D.C. Memorial Day weekend, as Rolling Thunder will celebrate its 31st edition. Bikers with the veterans group will arrive on Friday and are headquartered at the Hyatt Regency Center in Crystal City. Events are planned throughout the weekend, but the headliner will take place on Sunday as bikers meet at Pentagon parking lots for a ride across the Memorial Bridge into D.C. for a rally at the Reflecting Pool. Free outdoor concerts will also be held all weekend in Crystal City. // Crystal City Sports Pub: 536 23rd St. S, Arlington
MUSIC
Brewgrass Festival
Friday-Sunday, times vary
Get some beer and barbecue while listening to tunes from nine Bluegrass bands, including King Street Bluegrass, Justin Trawick and Hackensaw Boys. The festival will be open all day with performances scheduled throughout the day. // Farm Brew Live: 9901 Discovery Blvd., Manassas
MUSEUM EXHIBIT
Living History Demonstration at Manassas Battlefield
Saturday-Sunday
Find out what camp life was like during the Civil War with a living history demonstration at Manassas National Battlefield Park. There will be portrayals of drills and historic weapons firing as well. // Manassas National Battlefield Park: 6511 Sudley Road, Manassas
FOOD & DRINK
Delaplane Strawberry Festival
Saturday-Monday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Celebrate this year’s strawberry season with the entire family at Delaplane Strawberry Festival. Guests can participate in games, crafts, tours and have the opportunity to take home a flat of fresh strawberries. The event is located at Sky Meadows State Park and costs $25 per car. // Sky Meadows State Park: 11012 Edmonds Lane, Delaplane
FESTIVAL
Lovettsville MayFest
Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
At this free family-friendly event, find pony rides, local food and drink options, games, live music and more. // 11 Spring Farm Drive, Lovettsville
PERFORMING ARTS
Hamiltunes: An American Sing-Along
Saturday, Noon-2 p.m.
This NoVA sing-a-long is the perfect activity for every Broadway musical and history fan this weekend. The Mount Vernon Community Children’s Theatre, along with other Metro-D.C. area adult musicians, will host the Hamiltunes sing-a-long event with songs from the Broadway musical sensation, Hamilton. Grab a picnic,and cluster on the 12-acre field at George Washington’s Mount Vernon. Tickets range from $11-$18, and admission for children under five is free. // George Washington’s Mount Vernon: 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Vernon
FOOD & DRINK
Eco Art and Wine Experience
Saturday, 1-3 p.m.
Enjoy the finer things in life by tasting wine and making art at Arterra Wines. Owner and resident Sandy Murray will host an Eco Art and Wine experience that includes creating a candle holder from nature inspired materials and touring the estate vineyards. The event fee is $75 per person. // Arterra Wines: 1808 Leeds Manor Road, Delaplane
SPECIAL EVENT
Fredericksburg National Cemetery Annual Illumination
Saturday, 8-11 p.m.
More than 15,300 candles will be lit at Fredericksburg National Cemetery to honor veterans. There will also be a historic walking tour to view the lights, each one honoring a buried soldier. Taps will be played every 30 minutes. // Fredericksburg Battlefield Visitor Center: 1013 Lafayette Blvd., Fredericksburg
MUSIC
Music in the Park
Sunday, 2 p.m.
The Band of America’s Few, a nonprofit group made up of veteran and active duty Marine Corps musicians, will play a free concert in honor of the 100-year commemoration of the end of World War I and the 100-year anniversary of the founding of the Women Marines Association. // Hurkamp Park: Prince Edward St., Fredericksburg
ENTERTAINMENT
The Later Late Show Presents the Early Show, and Main Stage Comedy Showcase
Sunday, 7:30 p.m.
Enjoy a night at the Jammin Java, and laugh out loud to some of the best local and national stand-up comedians. The house band, SMOOTH AF!, will be accompanying the comedians in this outrageously funny event. Before you bring the kids, “if this event were a movie, it would be rated R,” so make sure children under 17 attend with an adult (or you can call a babysitter). Tickets are $8 in advance on Ticketfly, and $10 at the door. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the show starts at 7:30 p.m. Full dinner and drink menus are available. // Jammin Java: 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna
PERFORMING ARTS
2018 Blast Off! “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band and Fireworks Show
Sunday, 8 p.m.
The “President’s Own” United States Marine band will be playing a concert at Wolf Trap’s Filene Center. It will kick off the summer season of outdoor concerts at this venue. The event is free. Gates open at 6:30, and fireworks will begin at approximately 9:45 p.m. // The Filene Center at the Wolf Trap National Park: 1645 Trap Road, Vienna
HOLIDAY
Arlington National Cemetery Memorial Day Ceremony and Concert
Monday, May 28, 11 a.m.
A wreath-laying ceremony will be held at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier to honor those laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery and all veterans on Memorial Day. There will also be a concert at the Memorial Amphitheater. The ceremony is free and open to the public. // Arlington National Cemetery: 1 Memorial Ave., Arlington
HOLIDAY
Memorial Day Brats, Burgers & Blues BBQ
Monday, May 28, 1-7 p.m.
No Memorial Day plans? Salamander Resort & Spa has you covered with its $55 per person ($30 for children) celebration featuring what you would expect to see at an outdoor barbecue, plus lawn games and live music. // Salamander Resort & Spa: 500 N. Pendleton St., Middleburg
