It's finally the weekend and there are plenty of events to fill up your calendar! 

Live Music

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Entertainment

  • I Should Have Known That Trivia - Aroma II Tasting Room
    • Friday, February 23rd @ 7:00 P.M.
      • Challenge your everyday knowledge and discover how many fascinating fun facts you've got in store!
  • Abra Cadaver - Murder Mystery Dinner Theater - Out of the Blue Crabs & Seafood
    • Friday, February 23rd @ 6:30 P.M.
      • It’s medieval times and a dark day has descended upon the realm. The greatest wizard of all times, Marvelous Merlin, is retiring and must find his replacement. As the wizard’s tournament nears its end, Merlin is mysteriously absent. Join Lady Angelica and Lady D’Monica as they find themselves between the demands of royalty and the hatred of the commoners. Join us for an evening of love, betrayal, magic, and laughter as you are immersed into this interACTive murder mystery.
        • Tickets: $54.95 per person includes the show and dinner buffet.
          • (Menu: Garden Salad, Chicken Piccata, Seared Salmon, Homemade Mac n Cheese, Broccoli, Assorted Desserts.) All beverages will be available for separate purchase.
  • Giraffes Can't Dace - Hylton Performing Arts Center 
    • Saturday, February 24th
      • 11:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.
      • Gerald the Giraffe loves to dance, but his long legs make him clumsy, and the other animals in the jungle laugh at him. What’s a giraffe to do? Enlist the help of a violin-playing cricket, of course, until he finds a tune he can groove to with joyful abandon! The beloved storybook Giraffes Can’t Dance by Giles Andreae and Guy Parker-Rees celebrates its 20th anniversary with this richly imaginative musical adaptation told with puppets, African rhythms, and of course—dancing!
        • Tickets: $15
  • Raggae in Woodbridge - epiQ Food Hall
    • Saturday, February 24th
      • 5:00 P.M. - 11:00 P.M.
      • Live Reggae Band & DJ: Dance the night away to the captivating tunes of Ras Slick and the Dutty Bus Crew and Live DJ that will have you swaying to the rhythm and feeling the positive vibes.
        • Don't miss out on this opportunity to experience the magic of reggae music and enjoy an evening of dancing, laughter, and connection. Get your tickets now and let the reggae rhythms transport you to a state of pure bliss!
          • Tickets: $15
  • Dance The Night Away - Four Seasons at Historic Virginia
    • Saturday, February 24th @ 6:00 P.M.
      • Enjoy a night of dancing with your neighbors and friends as we celebrate African American Heritage Month with the sounds of the 70’s, 80’s, and 90’s with DJ Big John. Bring a snack to share and BYOB.
        • Tickets are $11 per person

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Food & Drinks

  • Wayne's Delicious Eats - Cedar Run Brewery
    • February 23rd @ 4:00 P.M.
      • Serving up some Delicious Seafood!
  • Founder's Party - The Winery at Sunshine Ridge Farm 
    • Friday, February 23rd
      • 5:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.
        • Wine and Food pairing party for Founding Members. Come hang out with other founding members while enjoying food prepared by Purple Onion.
  • Bangkok House Food Truck - Cedar Run Brewery
    • Saturday, February 24th 
      • 1:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.
        • Specializing in Authentic Thai cuisine, Teriyaki, Tacos, Crabmeat Fried Rice, Thai curry, Wings, & Thai tea. 
  • Artist Meet & Greet - The Winery at Sunshine Ridge Farm
    • Saturday, February 24th 
      • 5:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.
        • Come meet the local artists featured in our Art Gallery. Enjoy a glass of wine or beer while conversing with the artists.
  • Wine Dinner ft. The Conche Restaurant - The Winery at La Grange 
    • Saturday, February 24th
      • 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
        • We will start the evening with a tasting of Spanish Wines led by our winemaker Seth Chambers; then follow with dinner!
          • Courses paired with additional Spanish Wines. We are excited to bring out several vintages of our Tempranillo as well as our new Albarino! In addition to La Grange wines we will also be bringing in an assortment of Spanish wines.
  • Sip & Paint - The Winery at La Grange
    • Saturday, February 24th
      • 3:30 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.
        • This 2 hour event with local artist Heather Connole includes all art supplies to create your masterpiece, instruction and a lot of fun. Of course it wouldn't be a party without libations--each ticket purchase comes with a glass of one of our available wines to enjoy with your create!

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Black History Month

  • "In Our Image" Art Exhibit by Dr. Yemonja Smalls - ARTfactory​
    • ​​A Reflection of the Creator” Each work serves as a portal into realms where the ethereal meets the tangible, challenging viewers to contemplate the sublime nature of creation and our spiritual essence. Inspired by a Bible scripture that states that humans were created in God’s image, I mindfully sought to “create” some. You are invited on a visual odyssey moving across the timeless theme of human essence mirrored in the divine.
  • Poetic Visions of A Nation: a Black History Exhibition - Open Space Arts Center
    • The exhibit aims to delve into Langston Hughes' poem "I, Too" and its broader implications on American society, history, and culture. It seeks to convey the evolution of African American identity, the ongoing struggle for civil rights, and the significance of diverse voices in shaping the American narrative.
  • Black History Month Wine Dinner - Piedmont Club
    • In honor of Black History Month, PIEDMONT CLUB will be celebrating with a specialty wine pairing dinner. Chef Pete Smith is collaborating with Kindra Dionne of The Fifty Leven Collection to curate a locally sourced menu paired harmoniously fine wines. Kindra is a Richmond, Virginia native and current resident of D.C.’s Wine Country. As one of the few African American wine makers in our local area this partnership will be a unique and delicious celebration of African, Caribbean and Southern flavors.​
  • Prince William County African American History & Culture Bus Tour - Brentsville Courthouse 
    • ​Join local historians on a daylong tour exploring the unique and powerful stories behind the African American history of Prince William County. We will travel the county, exploring the 1800s all the way through the 1960s, stopping at many special, sometimes forgotten, sites to learn about the lifestyle, challenges, and the power of education in the African American community. Sites will include Prince William Forest Park, Brentsville Courthouse, and much more!
      • Admission: $70 per person - includes lunch
  • Black History Celebration - Town of Dumfries
    • Highlighting African Americans and the Arts. Distinguished Speakers, Cultural performances & Inspiring presentations by a local artist!

Make sure to check out our full list of Events to stay up to date on what's happening this weekend! More listed there.