Nancy Hannans' recent paintings weave stories of love, joy and harmony in magical lands filled with unlimited possibilities. Hannans combines her love for storytelling and universal symbolism to communicate that we are all interconnected, and to celebrate our common humanity. Her artwork is on display at the Workhouse Arts Center through Sept. 6.
Ongoing
Great Falls Concerts on the Green. Sundays, through Sept. 6. 6-8 p.m. at Great Falls Village Centre Green. Come out on Sundays and listen to some live music. Visit http://www.celebrategreatfalls.org/concerts-on-the-green/.
Vienna’s Summer on the Green Concert Series. Fridays-Sundays, through Sept. 27. 6:30 p.m. at Vienna Town Green, 144 Maple Avenue E, Vienna. Come out on the weekend and listen to some good music.Visit http://www.viennava.gov/DocumentCenter/View/2640
Frying Pan Farm Arts in the Parks. Wednesdays, through Aug. 19. 10-11 a.m. Frying Pan Farm Park Amphitheater, 2739 West Ox Road, Herndon. Entertain children, teach them the importance of protecting our natural resources, introduce them to live entertainment in an informal kid-friendly atmosphere, and forge a connection between kids and parks. Call 703-437-9101.
“The Road Less Traveled” through Aug. 23 at ArtSpace Herndon, 750 Center Street, Herndon. David Skibiak and Keith Naquin’s artistic endeavors and experience the quiet place in their hearts and minds from which the art is born. By listening, by looking and by following their own perceptions, each viewer will discover something fresh and new in even the most commonplace of subject matter in this exhibit. The exhibit is free and open to the public.http://www.artspaceherndon.com/the-road-less-traveled
Herndon Friday Night Live. Fridays, through Aug. 28. 6:30 p.m. at 777 Lynn Street, Herndon. Listen to great music on Friday nights during the summer. herndonrocks.com/schedule.php.
“Birds of a Feather.” Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Sunday, 12-5 p.m. through Sept. 3 at Reston Art Gallery & Studios, 11400 Washington Plaza, Reston. Marie Straw works with different media, discovering the changing properties in each. In her works of acrylics and collage elements on paper, canvas, plywood and even tar paper, she is constantly experimenting to attain the look she wants to achieve. Straw is primarily self-taught through study with several local artists, art books and visiting art shows and museums.
Take a Break Concert Series. Thursdays, through Sept. 3. 7-9 p.m. at Reston Community Center, 2310 Colts Neck Road, Reston. Listen to some great music live.
Reston Concerts on the Town. Saturdays, through Sept. 5. 7:30-10 p.m. at Reston Town Center. Bring lawn chairs or picnic blankets and enjoy live music in the Pavilion Saturday nights. Free. Rain or shine. 703-912-4062. www.restontowncenter.com/concerts
Evenings on the Ellipse Summer Concert. Thursdays, through Aug. 20. 5:30-7 p.m. Fairfax County Government Center Ellipse (Backyard), 12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax. Relax with music, tastes of local wines and great company.
Burke Arts in the Parks. Saturdays, through Aug. 22. 10 - 11 a.m. Burke Lake Park Amphitheater, 7315 Ox Road, Fairfax Station. Entertain children, teach them the importance of protecting our natural resources, introduce them to live entertainment in an informal kid friendly atmosphere, and forge a connection between kids and parks. Call 703-323-6601.
Stars on Sunday Concert Series. Sundays, through Aug. 30. 3 p.m. Workhouse Arts Center, 9518 Workhouse Way, Lorton. Featuring a lineup of performances that showcase the diversity of talent and culture in Northern Virginia. Concerts are free to attend and are perfect for families, a special date or a relaxing afternoon of music and dance.
Follow Your Heart: Recent Work by Nancy Hannans through Sept. 6 at Workhouse Arts Center, 9518 Workhouse Way, Lorton. Nancy Hannans' recent paintings weave stories of love, joy and harmony in magical lands filled with unlimited possibilities. Hannans combines her love for storytelling and universal symbolism to communicate that we are all interconnected, and to celebrate our common humanity. The women in her work represent all cultures and races. They embody the beauty of the human spirit and are symbols of wisdom, strength, honesty, courage and perseverance.
Friday/Aug. 14
Kingstowne Farmers Market. 4-7 p.m. Fridays, May 1-Oct. 30. Giant Parking Lot, 5955 Kingstowne Towne Center, Alexandria. Vendors products include fresh organic honey and hand held pies and rolls.www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/farmersmarkets/kingstownemkt.htm
Senior Tea. 1-2 p.m. ArtSpace Herndon, 750 Center Street, Herndon. Every month seniors are invited to visit the gallery to view the current exhibit and enjoy a cup of tea and a sweet treat.
“Peter Pan.” 6:30 p.m. Reston Association, 12001 Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston. Join Reston Association for a chartered bus trip to experience “Peter Pan” at the Threesixty Theatre in Tysons. Fly to Neverland in a whole new way with a spectacular innovative live stage production that combines intimate theater-in-the-round, overhead surround CGI projection, actors in dazzling flying sequences forty feet in the air, and whimsical puppets that bring J.M. Barrie’s classic tale to fantastical life. $60-$72.
Lyle Lovett and His Large Band. 8 p.m. Wolf Trap, 1551 Trap Road, Vienna. Texas’ Grammy-winning “Cowboy Man,” known for his wry humor and deep storytelling creates richly layered, foot-tapping, Americana, alt-country, and blues with the help of his large band. Tickets: $25-$50. www.wolftrap.org.
Family Game Time. 3:30 p.m. Great Falls Library, 9830 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls. Drop- in and play assorted board games. All skill levels and ages welcome.
Pokemon League. 3 p.m. Patrick Henry Library, 101 Maple Avenue East, Vienna. Learn and play. Ages 5-18.
Friday-Monday/Aug. 14-17
Dine Out Tysons. Dine Out Tysons is a Week of $20 Lunch and $30 Dinner menus offered by participating restaurants.
Friday-Sunday/Aug. 14-16
“Fiddler on the Roof.” 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday; Sunday show timing at 1 p.m. Vienna Community Center, 120 Cherry Street SE, Vienna.
Saturday/Aug. 15
Art of Movement Class. 8 a.m. Workhouse Arts Center, 9518 Workhouse Way, Lorton. Enjoy free, drop-in Art of Movement classes featuring Yoga, Hula, Mat Pilates, Surfset and Tai Chi.
Date Night: Chef’s Table. 7 p.m. Workhouse Arts Center, 9518 Workhouse Way, Lorton. Create, cook and eat together at this fun cooking class. $150 per couple.
Master Gardeners- Plant Clinic. 10 a.m. Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. Master Gardeners will answer all your gardening questions every Saturday morning. Adults.
Mount Vernon Nights 2015: The Revelers. 7-8 p.m. Workhouse Arts Center, 9601 Ox Road, Lorton. The Revelers, founding members of the Red Stick Ramblers and The Pine Leaf Boys" "unquestionably the two groups at the vanguard of the Louisiana cultural renaissance" have joined together to form a Louisiana Supergroup which combines Swamp-Pop, Cajun, Country, Blues and Zydeco into a powerful tonic of roots music that could only come from Southwest Louisiana. Free admission.
Tales to Tails. 11 a.m. Fairfax Library, 10360 North Street, Fairfax. Children ages 6-12 celebrate Prince Boo-Boo’s birthday with games, activities and reading to the dog. Please bring a birthday card. School age. http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/branches/fx/
Burke Farmers Market. 8 a.m.-noon. Saturdays, May 2-Nov. 21. 5671 Roberts Parkway, Burke. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/farmersmarkets/burkemkt.htm
Springfield Farmers Market. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Springfield Town Center, 6699 Spring Mall Drive, Springfield. www.smartmarkets.org.
Fairfax Farmers Market. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, May 9-Oct. 31. 10500 Page Avenue, Fairfax. www.fairfaxsaturdaymarket.com.
RCC Community Coffee. 9-11 a.m. Reston Community Center, 2310 Colts Neck Road, Reston. Families, friends, and neighbors are all invited. Enjoy complimentary food and beverages with casual conversation.
Fish Fry. 12-6 p.m. Dranesville Church of the Brethren, 11500 Leesburg Pike, Herndon. All proceeds go towards Nigerian crisis relief.
Reston Concerts on the Town Series. 7:30-10 p.m. 11900 Market St., Reston. Bring your lawn chairs or picnic blankets to the Pavilion for reggae, calypso, soca, and more with Jambulay and The Panmasters Steel Orchestra. Free Admission. www.restontowncenter.com/concerts.
Reston Farmers Market. 8 a.m.-noon. Saturdays, May 2-Nov. 14. Named the best farmers market in Northern Virginia by Virginia Living Magazine. Lake Anne Village Center, 11401 North Shore Drive, Reston.http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/farmersmarkets/restonmkt.htm
Kayak Mini Float Trip. 11 a.m. Riverbend Park, 8700 Potomac Hills Street, Great Falls. A scenic wagon ride from the Riverbend Park Visitors Center. Then enjoy a 1.5-mile instructor-led float trip down the river through riffles and flat water.
Little Big Town-The Pain Killer Tour. 7 p.m. Wolf Trap, 1551 Trap Road, Vienna. Hop on the “Pontoon” and enjoy free-wheeling, harmony-driven songs from these Grammy-winning country rockers. Tickets: $35-$55. www.wolftrap.org.
Oakton Farmers Market. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Year round. Unity of Fairfax Church, 2854 Hunter Mill Road, Oakton. www.smartmarkets.org/
Great Falls Farmers Market. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Year round. Great Falls Village Centre, 778 Walker Road, Great Falls. www.celebrategreatfalls.org/FarmersMarket.html.
Vienna Farmers Market. 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Faith Baptist Church Parking Lot, 301 Center Street South, Vienna. www.viennafarmersmarket.com.
Cars & Coffee. 6-9 a.m. Katie’s Coffee House, 760 Walker Road, Great Falls. Antique, custom, hotrods, exotic, sports cars, they're all here.
Sunday/Aug. 16
Model Train Show. 1-4 p.m. Fairfax Station Railroad Museum, 11200 Fairfax Station Road. The Northern Virginia NTRAK members will hold a N gauge model train show. Admission: $2-$4. Visit www.fairfax-station.org.
Lorton Farmers Market. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sundays, May 3-Nov. 8. Featuring fresh produce, a Swiss bakery and potted plants and herbs. VRE Parking Lot, 8990 Lorton Station Boulevard, Lorton. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/farmersmarkets/lortonmkt.htm
Fairfax Farmers Market. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays, May 10-Oct. 25. 10500 Page Avenue, Fairfax. www.fairfaxsaturdaymarket.com/
Fair Lakes Farmers Market. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 4501 Market Commons Drive, Fairfax.www.greentowns.com/initiative/farmers-market/fair-lakes-farmers-market-fairfax-va.
Specimen Plants for Your Garden. 11 a.m. Meadowlark Botanical Garden, 9750 Meadowlark Gardens Court, Vienna. What makes a great specimen plant---its appearance, origin, culture or culture life cycle? Join Meadowlark Manager Keith Tomlinson on a walk to learn about many of these plants that you can grow in your own garden. Participants should come prepared to walk a mile. Admission: $2.50-$5.
Grinding Demo. 12-3 p.m. Colvin Run Mill, 10017 Colvin Run Road, Great Falls.
Intro to River Kayaking. 10 a.m. Riverbend Park, 8700 Potomac Hills Street, Great Falls. This half-hour introductory course at Riverbend Park covers river hazards, water safety and paddling basics. Fees include equipment and same-day, half-day kayak rental. $29.
Sunrise Kayak Tour. 7 a.m. Riverbend Park, 8700 Potomac Hills Street, Great Falls. Enjoy breathtaking sunrise views over the Potomac River with this two-hour, naturalist-led tour. No previous experience is required. $38.
Tiny Tots. 10:30 a.m. Dolley Madison Library, 1244 Oak Ridge Avenue, McLean. Storytime featuring stories, rhymes and songs. Ages 13 - 23 months with adult.
Game On. 2 p.m. Patrick Henry Library, 101 Maple Avenue East, Vienna. Patrick Henry Library has teamed up with Game On! Comics to bring you an afternoon of gaming.
Tysons Farmers Market. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 8400 Westpark Drive, McLean. Sundays, through Nov. 15. www.tysonspartnership.org
Monday/Aug. 17
Lorton Evening Book Conversations. 7 p.m. Lorton Library, 9520 Richmond Highway, Lorton. Discuss “Back When We Were Grownups” by Anne Tyler. Adults.
Paws To Read. 5 p.m. Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. Practice reading with Wylie, a trained therapy dog. Call or sign up for a 15-minute session. Age 6-12 with adult.
Let's Hear It For The Girls! 7 p.m. Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. All girls book discussion group of “Where the Mountain Meets the Moon” by Grace Lin. Age 9-12 with adult female.
Deconstruction/Construction. 2:30 p.m. Fairfax Library, 10360 North Street, Fairfax. Join the City of Fairfax Regional Binary and Tech Shop DC-Arlington for an afternoon of demolition. We will deconstruct a common household electronic device. Teens. Sign up required. http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/branches/fx/
Mr. Knick Knack. 10:30-11:15 a.m. Reston Town Center, 11900 Market Street, Reston. Music for children.
Mixed Media Workshop. 5:30-8:30 p.m. ArtSpace Herndon, 750 Center Street, Herndon. Fun with tissue paper, photos and experimenting. $40. www.artspaceherndon.com.
Terrific Twos. 11 a.m. Herndon Library, 768 Center Street, Herndon. Wear your favorite hat to storytime and enjoy stories, songs, games and rhymes about all kinds of hats. Age 2 with adult.
Catch Some Fun & Sun. 9 a.m. Lake Fairfax Park, 1400 Lake Fairfax Drive, Reston. Outdoor fun in nature through hikes, games and crafts. Explore and observe insects, trees and more on the trails at the park. $60 activity fee. 703-689-3104.
Splash and Explore. 8:30 a.m. Lake Fairfax Park, 1400 Lake Fairfax Drive, Reston. Fish & Explore takes campers off-site to local waterways, rivers and lakes. Campers learn how to safely explore different bodies of water while splashing, floating and swimming.
Nature Explorers Camp. 9 a.m. Lake Fairfax, 1400 Lake Fairfax Drive, Reston. This week-long camp includes a daily stop at the Water Mine Swimmin Hole plus nature activities like fishing, boating, hiking, nature crafts and games. Each week also offers a natural science day.
Tuesday/Aug. 18
S.T.E.A.M Storytime. 2 p.m. Burke Centre Library, 5935 Fred Oaks Road, Burke. Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math. Each month focuses on one subject with stories and activities for preschoolers. Ages 4-5 with adult. Sign up required. http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/branches/bc/
Brain Games at the Library. 2 p.m. Fairfax Library, 10360 North Street, Fairfax. Have fun and win prizes with our board and card games that challenge your thinking. Ages 8-12. School age. http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/branches/fx/
Classics Book Club. 7 p.m. Richard Byrd, Library, 7250 Commerce Street, Springfield. This month's title is “Little Prince” by Antoine de Saint-Exupery. Adults.
Afternoon Book Discussion Group. 1:30 p.m. Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. “Discuss One True Thing” by Anna Quindlen. Adults.
Great Decisions Seminar. 2 p.m. Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. Roundtable discussion of U.S foreign policy. Topic: Refugee Crisis. Adults.
Legos In The Library. 4:30 p.m. Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. Use your imagination and make friends with our LEGO bricks free build. LEGOs provided by Friends of the Kings Park Library.
Evening Book Discussion Group. 6:30 p.m. Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. The Wild Blue: the men and boys who flew B-24's over Germany by Stephen E. Ambrose. Adults.
Preschool Storytime. 10:30 a.m. Great Falls Library, 9830 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls. Join us for stories, songs and activities. Age 3-5 with an adult.
Wednesday/Aug. 19
PJ Book Buddies. 10:30 a.m. Burke Centre Library, 5935 Freds Oak Road, Burke. Will read selections from the PJ Library and make a craft to bring home. PJ Library provides families with free Jewish books and music each month. Ages 6 months to 5 years. Sign up required. http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/branches/bc/
Bilingual Storytime. 4 p.m. Fairfax Library, 10360 North Street, Fairfax. Stories and songs in English and Spanish. Ages 3-5 with adult. Sign up required. http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/branches/fx/
Hug a Bug! 10:30 a.m. Richard Byrd, Library, 7250 Commerce Street, Springfield. Fun stories and activities about summertime insects. Age 3-5 with adult.
Morning Book Group. 10:30 a.m. Great Falls Library, 9830 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls. Call branch for Title. Adult admission.
Pokemon Book League. 4:30 p.m. Great Falls Library, 9830 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls. Drop- in and play Pokemon with your friends.
Beautiful Butterflies. 10:30 a.m. Dolley Madison Library, 1244 Oak Ridge Avenue, McLean. Summer is butterfly time. Join and learn about these beautiful insects and their interesting lives using puppets, games, felt board activities and stories.
Reston Duplicate Bridge Club. 7-9 p.m. Reston Community Center, 2310 Colts Neck Road, Reston. Novice-intermediate and open games are offered. Teachers are available for those who wish lessons. The game is held every Wednesday evening on a year-round basis. Light snacks and beverages are provided. $7-$8.
Wonderful Ones. 11 a.m. Herndon Library, 768 Center Street, Herndon. Spend time with your child while enjoying rhymes, songs, stories and music. Age 12-23 months with adult.
Thursday/Aug. 20
Afternoon Reading Group. 1 p.m. Fairfax Library, 10360 North Street, Fairfax. A Constellation of Vital Phenomena by Anthony Marra. Adult. http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/branches/fx/
Magic Tree House Club. 4:30 p.m. Burke Centre Library, 5935 Freds Oak Road, Burke. Reading Buffalo Before Breakfast. School age. Sign up required. http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/branches/bc/
Springfield Writers’ Group. 7 p.m. Richard Byrd, Library, 7250 Commerce Street, Springfield. Share your work, give and receive feedback in a supportive setting. Adults.
Rock On, Reston! 5:30-8:30 p.m. 11900 Market St., Reston. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy live music from the decades in the Pavilion.
Herndon’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s. 6-9:30 p.m. Jimmy’s Old Town Tavern, 697 Spring Street, Herndon. Food, fun and raffle prizes.
Herndon Farmers Market. 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Thursdays, May 7-Nov. 12. Twelve Vendors sell a variety of products including kettle corn and fresh made Italian pasta. Old Town Herndon, 700 Block of Lynn St., Herndon. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/farmersmarkets/herndonmkt.htm
Reading Buddies. 4:30 p.m. Great Falls Library, 9830 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls. Teen volunteers available to read to/with beginning readers. Ages 3-9.
Knit Club. 6 p.m. Great Falls Library, 9830 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls. Bring your supplies and practice your crochet, knitting and cross stitching techniques. Ages 8-18.
Evening Book Group. 7:30 p.m. Great Falls Library, 9830 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls. Call branch for Title. Adult admission.
Starlight Storytime. 7 p.m. Dolley Madison Library, 1244 Oak Ridge Avenue, McLean. Wear your favorite pajamas and join for stories and songs. All ages.
Classic Books Discussion Group. 1 p.m. Patrick Henry Library, 101 Maple Avenue East, Vienna. Join writer/scholar Amanda Holmes Duffy for a discussion of Persuasion by Jane Austen. Adults and teens.
Thursday-Sunday/Aug. 20-23
Friends of the Reston Library Children/Teen Book Sale. Thursday: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Friday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sunday: 1 - 3:30 p.m. Reston Regional Library, 11925 Bowman Towne Drive, Reston.Bbooks and materials for children, teens and educators.
Thursday-Sunday/Aug. 20-Sept. 13
Kiss Me, Kate. A jazzy musical comedy about a divorced couple staging an outlandish musical version of “Taming of the Shrew.” For tickets and show timings visit www.nextstopHerndon.com.
Friday/Aug. 21
Kingstowne Farmers Market. 4-7 p.m. Fridays, May 1-Oct. 30. Giant Parking Lot, 5955 Kingstowne Towne Center, Alexandria. Vendors products include fresh organic honey and hand held pies and rolls.www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/farmersmarkets/kingstownemkt.htm
Fun and Games. 2 p.m. Burke Centre Library, 5935 Freds Oak Road, Burke. Board games and fun. Ages 6-12. Sign up required. http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/branches/bc/
RCC End of Summer Pool Party. 4-7 p.m. Dogwood Pool, 2460 Green Range Road, Reston. Come and have a last hurrah before school starts. The pool party will have food starting at 5 p.m., entertainment, and fun for the whole family.
Family Game Time. 3:30 p.m. Great Falls Library, 9830 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls. Drop- in and play assorted board games. All skill levels and ages welcome.
McLean Farmers Market. 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Fridays, May 1-Nov. 20. 1659 Chain Bridge Road, McLean. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/farmersmarkets/mcleanmkt.htm
Friday-Sunday/Aug. 21-23
Workhouse Music Hall. Workhouse Arts Center, 9518 Workhouse Way, Lorton. Friday & Saturday: 8 p.m. Sunday: 6 p.m. A good old-fashioned rowdy music hall filled with laughter and songs (both vintage and modern songs that evoke the mood) will fill the air in an homage to the famously unique brand of entertainment. Purchase tickets at workhousearts.org.
Saturday/Aug. 22
Mount Vernon Nights 2015: The United States Air Force "Celtic Aire". 7-8 p.m. Workhouse Arts Center, 9601 Ox Road, Lorton. "Celtic Aire," the premier folk ensemble of the Air Force, performs great classic Irish melodies with refreshing new flavor! From foot-stomping tunes to heart-warming ballads, these professional vocalists play it all while accompanying themselves on traditional Celtic instruments. Free admission.
Burke Farmers Market. 8 a.m.-noon. Saturdays, May 2-Nov. 21. 5671 Roberts Parkway, Burke. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/farmersmarkets/burkemkt.htm
Springfield Farmers Market. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Springfield Town Center, 6699 Spring Mall Drive, Springfield. www.smartmarkets.org.
Fairfax Farmers Market. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, May 9-Oct. 31. 10500 Page Avenue, Fairfax. www.fairfaxsaturdaymarket.com.
Creative Writers Club. 2 p.m. Burke Centre Library, 5935 Freds Oak Road, Burke. Join for sharing, discussion and feedback on your works in progress. Teen volunteer facilitates. Ages 13-18. Sign up required. http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/branches/bc/
From Seed To Sprout. 10:30 a.m. Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. See how amazing seeds are and learn to sprout seeds by making your own Bean Baby American Horticultural Society and National Capital Area Garden Club. Age 6-12.
Back 2 School Bash. 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. South Lakes High School, 11400 South Lakes Drive, Reston. An afternoon filled with interactive activities and important information to help prepare children of all ages and grades to go back to school.
Reston Concerts on the Town Series. 7:30-10 p.m. 11900 Market St., Reston. Bring your lawn chairs or picnic blankets to the Pavilion for A New Orleans porch party of Louisiana zydeco, high-energy blues. Free admission. www.restontowncenter.com/concerts.
Reston Farmers Market. 8 a.m.-noon. Saturdays, May 2-Nov. 14. Named the best farmers market in Northern Virginia by Virginia Living Magazine. Lake Anne Village Center, 11401 North Shore Drive,
Kayak Mini Float Trip. 11 a.m. Riverbend Park, 8700 Potomac Hills Street, Great Falls. A scenic wagon ride from the Riverbend Park Visitors Center. Then enjoy a 1.5-mile instructor-led float trip down the river through riffles and flat water.
Bands for Bikes Concert. 4-8 p.m. Old Fire House Teen Center, 1440 Chain Bridge Road, McLean. The second annual Bands for Bikes concert to benefit Wheels to Africa (a youth-led all volunteer 501c(3) that collects used bikes for needy kids in Africa. Live music on outdoor stage. Donate your old bike for a good cause.
“Plunder and Deceit” Signing with Mark Levin. 10 a.m. Barnes & Noble Tysons, 7851 L. Tysons Corner Center, McLean. Barnes & Noble Tysons will host an author signing with Mark Levin. The signing will begin at 10 a.m. but Barnes & Noble will open at 7 a.m. to accommodate those attending the signing. “Plunder and Deceit” is Levin’s newest book and was released early this month.
Legos in the Library. 2 p.m. Great Falls Library, 9830 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls. Get creative with Legos.
Oakton Farmers Market. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Year round. Unity of Fairfax Church, 2854 Hunter Mill Road, Oakton. www.smartmarkets.org/
Great Falls Farmers Market. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Year round. Great Falls Village Centre, 778 Walker Road, Great Falls. www.celebrategreatfalls.org/FarmersMarket.html.
Vienna Farmers Market. 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Faith Baptist Church Parking Lot, 301 Center Street South, Vienna. www.viennafarmersmarket.com.
Sunday/Aug. 23
Summer Activities Day. 1-4 p.m. Fairfax Station Railroad Museum, 11200 Fairfax Station Road. Crafts and hands-on activities for all ages. $2-$4.
Reston Century Bike Tour. 6:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Pavilion & W&OD Trail. Riders select 33, 66 or 105 mile routes. Rain or shine. Post-ride party with food and music for participating cyclists; friends and family join for a $15 fee. Register online. restonbicycleclub.org
Intro to River Kayaking. 10 a.m. Riverbend Park, 8700 Potomac Hills Street, Great Falls. This half-hour introductory course at Riverbend Park covers river hazards, water safety and paddling basics. Fees include equipment and same-day, half-day kayak rental. $29.
Sunrise Kayak Tour. 7 a.m. Riverbend Park, 8700 Potomac Hills Street, Great Falls. Enjoy breathtaking sunrise views over the Potomac River with this two-hour, naturalist-led tour. No previous experience is required. $38.
Bluegrass Concert. 5-7 p.m. St. Dunstan's Episcopal Church, 1830 Kirby Road, McLean. Free outdoor bluegrass concert by local artist Ashby Run. Food will be available for a modest donation or bring your own. Bring your own chairs or blankets.
Tysons Farmers Market. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 8400 Westpark Drive, McLean. Sundays, through Nov. 15. www.tysonspartnership.org
Saturday-Sunday/Aug. 22-23
Greenberg Model Train Show. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Dulles Expo Center, 4320 Chantilly Shopping Center, Chantilly. The show will feature many dealers with operating model trains as well as collectibles for sale, hands on exhibits and demonstrations.