TOUR
Garden Day 2018
Tuesday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
As part of the Historic Garden Week, visit six private homes and the Smithfield Plantation on the grounds of the Fredericksburg Country Club to take in nature’s art. Refreshments will be served. Also at the homes on the tour will be plein air artists. // Fredericksburg
PERFORMING ARTS
Poem in Your Pocket
Tuesday, 7 p.m.
To celebrate National Poetry Month, the Athenaeum is hosting Poem in Your Pocket, an event where attendees are encouraged to bring poetry and stories that spark their creative spirit. Poet Laureate Wendi R. Kaplan, along with the Office of the Arts, City of Alexandria, will host. // Athenaeum: 201 Prince St., Alexandria
MUSIC
Twilight Tattoo
Wednesday, 7 p.m.
Twilight Tattoo is kicking off its 2018 season with a performance at Conmy Hall. The performance is a live-action military pageant featuring performances from The U.S. Army Blues, vocalists from the U.S. Army Band Downrange and U.S. Army Band Voices, The Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps and The U.S. Army Drill Team. // Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall: Sheridan Ave., Arlington
PERFORMING ARTS
31st Annual Evening of Comedy
Friday-Saturday, Times Vary
Don’t miss an unforgettable night of laughter and entertainment provided by three stand-up comedians at The Barns. // The Barns at Wolf Trap: 1635 Trap Road, Vienna
MUSIC
A Tribute to the Music of Stephanie Mills, Aretha Franklin and Anita Baker
Friday, 8 p.m.
Billed as a tribute to the “Soul Divas,” Stephanie Mills, Aretha Franklin and Anita Baker will all get their due, with their greatest songs performed by Carmen Craven, Ameya Taylor and Orieyama Linebarger, along with the Brencore Allstars Band. // The Carlyle Club: 2050 Ballenger Ave., Alexandria
FAMILY
Bubble Palooza
Saturday, 9 a.m.-Noon
This race isn’t only about getting fit, it’s about having fun with your friends and family, covered in bubbles and color. // Loudoun 4H Fairgrounds: 17558 Dry Mill Road, Leesburg
PETS
Paws in the Park
Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Local rescues and information booths will be on hand to provide pet lovers with the information they need to know to best care for their furry friends, who can roam the park leash free during this one-day event. For entertainment, there will be a “Dogs Got Talent” show and working dog demonstrations. // Prince William Forest Park: 18170 Park Entrance Road, Triangle
FOOD & DRINK
Taste of Vienna
Saturday, 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
Vienna’s Fire Department is hosting the seventh annual Taste of Vienna to bring the community together over food and entertainment. Many of Vienna’s restaurants, such as Kustard & Co., Taco Bamba and Social Burger, will set up in the lot to offer a variety of food for guests. Live bands will perform while guests chow down. // 400 Center St. S, Vienna
FOOD & DRINK
Beer Bacon Music
Saturday, Noon
The two tons of bacon—applewood smoked, pecanwood smoked, rubbed with jalapeno, glazed with coconut milk, covered in cocoa powder or turned into cracklins seasoned with Old Bay—is the obvious star of this festival, which also features live music and interactive outdoor games (Knockerball, oversized beer pong, corn hole and giant Jenga). There will also be 75-plus beers from national and local breweries. // One Loudoun: 20626 Easthampton Plaza, Ashburn
PERFORMING ARTS
Ninth Annual Move Me Festival
Saturday, 1 p.m.-4 p.m.
The Bowen McCauley Dance studio will host its annual family-friendly celebration of dance. Performances are expected from the BMD company and students from the Kenmore Middle School dance residency, as well as interactive workshops from local artists, and even a chance to learn a few dance sequences from Hamilton. // Kenmore Middle School: 200 South Carlin Springs Road, Arlington
LITERATURE
Book Talk with Cary O’Dell
Saturday, 2-4 p.m.
Cary O’Dell, author of June Cleaver was a Feminist! Reconsidering the Female Characters of Early Television, will host a discussion examining the perception of women through the years. O’Dell is with the film, video and recorded sound division of the Library of Congress. There will be books for sale at the event. // Bob G. Sowder Library at Lord Fairfax Community College: 6480 College St., Warrenton
FAMILY
James Monroe’s 260th Birthday
Saturday, 2-5 p.m.
Join in the birthday festivities honoring the fifth president of the United States. Enjoy music and cake along with some time with James Monroe. // James Monroe Museum: 908 Charles St., Fredericksburg
TOTS
Kids’ Night Out at the Lab: Soar into STEM!
Saturday, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Children in grades K-6 are invited to come out and learn about aviation, engineering and flight. Attendees will learn to design and fly paper airplanes, create a device to prevent an egg from cracking upon landing and create and collect data about their jumping abilities. Supplies and dinner are included. // Children’s Science Center Lab: 11948 Fair Oaks Mall, Fairfax
ART
2018 Spotsy Spring Fling Arts & Crafts Pop-Up
Saturday & Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Area artisans and crafters are showing off their handmade jewelry, crafts, soaps and more at this pop-up event. Some vendors you’ll find at the event: Damsel in Defense, Just Quill It, LuLaRoe and Rayr Findz Handmade Jewelry. Hygiene product donations are being asked for and will go to Treasure House. // 4820 Southpoint Parkway, Fredericksburg
