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

Live Music

• Mike Richards - Farm Brew LIVE
  • This acoustic alternative rock soloist, Mike Richards released his first live self-titled, 5-track EP back in August of 2015. Based in Washington D.C., he has toured the country playing from coast to coast.
  • Friday, February 16th 
    • 2:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.
• Dan Blanchet - Farm Brew LIVE
  • Dan Blanchet is a rock guitarist and singer based in the northern Virginia/DC Metro area. He has been active in music for over 25 years playing a variety of styles from classic rock to heavy metal, punk, alternative, jam bands and country.
  • Friday, February 16th 
    • 5:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.
• Brian Johnson - Velocity Wings, Manassas
  • ​Come enjoy some tasty wings while listening to Live Music! 
  • Friday, February 16th
    • 6:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.
• Dan Collins - Heritage Brewery
  • C​ome on out and have a great time with cold beer, awesome people, and sing along to some of your favorite songs.
  • Friday, February 16th
    • 6:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M. 
• Part Of It All - Cedar Run Brewery
  • Solo Acoustic Artist. Classic Rock Covers + Original Music. Based in the DMV area.
  • Friday, February 16th 
    • 6:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.
• Justin Trawick - Farm Brew LIVE
  • Justin Trawick has been performing in the Washington DC area and along the East Coast since 2006, citing musical influences like Bob Schneider, Greensky Bluegrass, The Tallest Man on Earth, G. Love, Old Crow Medicine Show, and David Gray. 
  • Friday, February 16th 
    • 6:30 P.M. - 10:30 P.M.
• Kylie Brown - Farm Brew LIVE
  • Kylie Brown is a 15 year old singer/songwriter from Northern Virginia. Kylie Brown will be a sophomore at Westfield High School (Centreville, VA) where she is on the Varsity Dance Team as well as apart of the theatre department.
  • Saturday, February 17th
    • 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
• Janna and Rob - Heritage Brewing Co. 
  • Join Janna and "Strat-Man" Rob for an afternoon of classic jams, guitar solos, bad jokes, tasty beers, and good times.
  • Saturday, February 17th 
    • 2:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M.
• Juliet Lloyd Trio - Farm Brew LIVE
  • In the few short years since penning her first song, DC-based singer/songwriter Juliet Lloyd has quickly gained a name for herself as a strikingly accomplished songwriter and no-holds barred performer
  • Saturday, February 17th
    • 2:30 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.
• Blue Bottleneck Band - Cedar Run Brewery
  • Manassas based 2/3 piece band playing originals and artists such as: Greatful Dead, Rolling Stones, Bill Withers, Chris Stapleton, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and more!
  • Saturday, February 17th 
    • 5:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.
• Skinner Wallace Trio - Heritage Brewing
  • Acoustic fun at our first Trio show at Heritage for 2024!
  • Saturday, February 17th
    • 6:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.
• Party Fowl - Farm Brew LIVE
  • Party Fowl is a Delaware based cover band playing all of your favorite songs from all genres and all years. Whatever keeps you dancing!
  • Saturday, February 17th 
    • 6:30 P.M. - 10:30 P.M.
• Uncle Jesse - Farm Brew LIVE
  • Uncle Jesse is here for you, and we’re about to become your favorite DMV-based cover band. Rock out with us as we take you back in time with all the best damn songs from the 90’s and early 00’s.
  • Saturday, February 17th
    • 6:30 P.M. - 10:30 P.M.
• 8Track Jones - CraftWorx Taproom
  • 8TJ is back!! Always a great time when they are on stage!
  • Saturday, February 17th 
    • 8:00 P.M.
• Zac Quintana - Farm Brew LIVE
  • Zac Quintana is a graduate of the Berklee College of music in Boston and has been playing guitar and singing for 30 years. Zac crosses multiple genres with strong rhythm guitar playing and smooth vocals, delivering an upbeat musical experience for all ages throughout the D.C./VA area.
  • Sunday, February 18th 
    • 12:00 P.M. - 3:30 P.M.
• Band Madness - Electric Palm Restaurant 
  • Three great bands, starting at 2 pm and wrapping up with Collective Delusion from 5-6 pm. Come out and support your favorite band with your vote, while enjoying the excellent food, drinks and music.
    • Sunday, February 18th
      • 5:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.

Entertainment

• The Murderous Mansion of Mr. Uno - An Immersive Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre - ARTfactory

  • Join us as ARTfactory Rooftop Productions presents the Murderous Mansion of Mr. Uno by Don Zolidis. The mysterious Mr. Uno has invited six eccentric guests to his dark and stormy mansion. When Uno winds up dead (several times over), and guests begin dying mysteriously, those remaining must uncover the murderer before it’s too late. A wickedly funny parody of the traditional murder mystery, with eleven possible alternate endings voted on by the audience. All ticket holders are encouraged to dress for the time period, the Roaring 20’s, and be entered into a costume contest. There will also be a 50/50 raffle during the show. Dinner Theatre Admission: $95 (Early Bird Price $85 until 1/1/2024), and includes a four course meal and a signature cocktail. Cash bar available. Ticket sales end at midnight on 2/1/14. Table reservations (seating for 8) also available. Visit our website for details or to purchase tickets.

  • Performances are Friday and Saturday, February 16th and 17th. Doors & Bar open at 6:30 P.M.

    • Show begins at 7:00 P.M..

• Comedy Central Star Live - CraftWorx Taproom 

  • Rob starred in the Washington, D.C. episode of Kevin Hart’s Comedy Central show, Hart of the City. He is a Comedy Central Up Next Competition Semi Finalist. Rob’s comedy album Comedy For The Quarantine hit number 1 on the iTunes Comedy Charts. Rob’s also had the fortunate opportunity to go overseas and perform for our troops. He’s performed in 18 countries including Afghanistan, Japan, South Korea, Turkey, Greece and Italy. He will be joined by Dewayne White. He’s a combat-wounded veteran who served in the Army for 23 years. His humor is drawn from his unique take on his military experience, his life as a husband and father, and the general craziness of life. Dewayne was a finalist in the "Last DC Comic Standing.”

  • Tickets are only $22, but seating is limited, so act quick to make sure you don't miss this special show!

    • Friday, February 16th

      • 7:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.

• Standup Comedy Showcase! - Hog Shack Bar-B-Q

  • A FREE Standup Comedy Showcase at the BEST barbecue spot in Manassas! Including Erin Coyne, Clarence Nixon & Ray Jubela, these top-notch comedians have been seen performing in comedy clubs, theaters and winning comedy competitions all across the country, performing alongside some of the biggest names in the game, and even hosting their own podcasts including Ray’s show Two Joke Minimum streaming on all platforms.

    • Friday, February 16th, A lineup full of fantastic comedians is coming to Hog Shack Bar-B-Q, the NEWEST and GREATEST spot for comedy and barbecue in Manassas, VA! 

    • Come early to order from the top-class drink and food menu Hog Shack has to offer to enjoy before, during & after the show!

      • Grab your seats by 7:30 P.M., show starts at 8 O’clock sharp!

• Flags of our Fathers - Medal of Honor Theater

  • The Marine Corps Heritage Foundation will hold limited showings of Clint Eastwood’s acclaimed film “Flags of Our Fathers.” The movie explores the compelling stories of the five heroic Marines and a Navy Corpsman who were believed to be those who raised the American flag at the Battle of Iwo Jima, one of the most storied battles in Marine Corps history and a turning point in World War II. Moviegoers will also have the rare opportunity to view both flags raised over Iwo Jima in the Museum’s World War II Gallery, the one captured in the iconic photo by Joe Rosenthal, which was the second to be raised, as well as the initial flag.

    • Tickets cost $10 and can be purchased on the Foundation’s website.

      • Admission to the Museum and parking are always free and open to the public, no base access required.

• Lunar New Year Celebration - Potomac Mills

  • This Lunar New Year, we’re celebrating with exciting events, exclusive offers and more happening near you this month: Join us in the Grand Court.

    • February 17th from 1:00 P.M. - 3:00 P.M. for a special Lunar New Year Performance featuring the spectacular lion dance!

• Gerardo Coronel El Jerry Grupo Escalante En Vivo - El Raon 

  • Saturday Feb 17, 2024 - 9:00 PM

  • Tickets: $60

• The Table - epiQ Food Hall

  • The Table – where panelists, a blend of singles and married individuals, break the barriers of taboo conversations around dating, marriages, and modern relationships. Get ready for refreshing perspectives and candid discussions! Tickets on Sale now! Hope to see you there.

    • February 17, 2024

      • Meet & Greet: 6:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M.

      • Panel Discussion: 7:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.

      • After Party: 9:00 P.M. - 12:00 A.M.

• Malevo - Hylton Performing Arts Center 

  • With its rock ‘n’ roll attitude, thrilling footwork, and powerful drumming, Argentinian sensation MALEVO will make your adrenaline surge! This dexterous all-male ensemble, created by Choreographer/Dancer Matias Jaime, draws heavily from the Argentinian folk dance Malambo and merges the traditional form with other dance styles and percussion, creating an exhilarating, innovative experience. Set to a pulsating rhythm of drums, the choreography combines the use of boleadoras, a leather and stone hunting tool used by Gauchos, with fast leg movements, energetic zapateados (stomping), and quick cepillados (“brushing”/”scrubbing”). 

    • February 17th at 8:00 P.M.

    • Tickets: $50, $43, $30; half-price for youth through Grade 12 This performance is appropriate for all ages.

• Cinderella - Hylton Performing Arts Center

  • This beautiful ballet that follows the famous fairy tale of Cinderella is perfect for the whole family with world class choreography and dancing, and beautiful sets and costumes.

    • February 18th 

      • 3:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M.

Outdoor Activities

• Occoquan Firelight Night - River Mill Park

  • Join us for a casual evening of live music, s'mores, and drinks with friends. Bundle up, grab a date or some friends, and come hang under the stars in historic Occoquan. Mill Street cul-de-sac (near River Mill Park) Occoquan, Virginia.

    • FREE ADMISSION

    • Drinks, snacks, and s'mores kits available for purchase

    • Friday, February 16th 

      • 6:00 P.M. - 9:30 P.M.

• Pyrite Mine Loop /Solace Outpost - Prince William Forest Park

  • We'll be out in Prince William Forest to hike the Pyrite Mine Loop Trail. This is an easy 7.0 mile trail that is a relaxing walk through Prince William Forest, and features various creaks and modest falls. 

  • After the hike, we'll head to Solace Outpost in Falls Church for beers and food!

    • Saturday, February 17th at 9:45 A.M. 

• Naturalist Walk: Winter Birds - Leopold's Preserve 

  • Join us to view the colorful ducks wintering on the wetlands. Guided walk led by our partners at the Bull Run Mountains Conservancy.

    • Saturday, February 17th 

      • 10:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.

• Farmer's Market - Dale City

  • The market is a producer-only market, meaning all products must be grown or made by the seller. This is great news for both our buyers and our sellers as consumers have access to produce, meats, plants and other goods locally-grown or create.

    • Sunday, February 18th at 10:00 A.M

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.

• Tastes of Home: African American Culture and American Cuisine - Ben Lomond Historic Site

  • Many Southern dishes have their roots in west and central African culture that enslaved workers brought to America. Participants will be able to prepare and taste African and Southern dishes in the historic slave quarter at Ben Lomond. Please wear appropriate shoes and clothing for the weather.

  • Advanced registration is required.

    • Tickets are $20 per person

Food & Drinks

• Smok Shak - Cedar Run Brewery
  • Smoked wings and BURGERS
  • Friday, February 16th
    • 4:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.

• February Ladies Night - Winery at La Grange

  • The day after Valentine’s Day is all about the girls, so it has commonly been referred to as “Galentine’s Day.” This Ladies Night is all about celebrating the girls. With chocolate wine pairings, it will be a sweet night to dance with your girl friends and shop with different local vendors. Men are always welcome to come too!

  • Friday, February 16th 

    • 5:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.

• Romance on the Rocks - The Spot on Mill Street

  • Discover the secrets of crafting exquisite mocktails that tantalize your taste buds. Our skilled mixologists will guide you through the creation of unique and refreshing beverages, ensuring a symphony of flavors that dance on your palate.

  • Friday, February 16th

    • 7:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.

• Men's Breakfast - Hector's of Nokesville 

  • Gainesville men! Join us at Hector's of Nokesville for our Men's Breakfast. You will be responsible for your meal, so there is no money collected prior to the event. The breakfast is for men ages 11 and up. See you there!

  • Saturday, February 17th

    • 9:00 A.M. - 10:30 A.M.

• Valentine's Day Celebration - Eavesdrop Brewery

  • Indulge in a romantic rendezvous this Valentine's Day weekend at Eavesdrop Brewery, where love is in the air and exquisite flavors await. Join us for an day of craft beer and delectable treats, as we unveil a tantalizing new small batch beer release crafted exclusively for this special occasion.

  • Saturday, February 17th at 12:00 P.M.

• USA BBQ - Cedar Run Brewery

  • Local favorite with all the classic sides! Onsite till they sell out!

  • Saturday, February 17th

    • 12:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.

• THE FAM ENT Presents: The 2nd ANNUAL LOVERS & FRIENDS BRUNCH & DAY PARTY - The Cooperative Event Space

  • The FAM is back at it again!! Come celebrate LOVE with THE FAM ENT's 2nd Annual Lovers & Friends Brunch & Day Party. Attire is Cocktail Chic.

  • Saturday, February 17th at 1:00 P.M.

    • Tickets range from $40 - $70 per person. 

• Mountaintop Dinner Experience  - Solomon's 

  • Join us for free dinner, fun and meet new friends! This is a family-friendly event; kids are welcome.

  • Saturday, February 17th 

    • 5:30 P.M. - 6:30 P.M.

• Distiller for a Day - MurLarkey Distilled Spirits 

  • Interested in the process of distilling premium craft spirits? Then this is the PERFECT class for you! Enjoy a Day of a Distiller with our award-winning Head Distiller Kevin Szady.

  • Sunday, February 18th

    • 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.

• Princess Brunch with Tiana, Ariel, and Moana - Madigan's Waterfront 

  • This Black History Month, we are celebrating some of our amazing princesses of color. Join us on Sunday, February 18th for this magical brunch and show with Tiana, Live-Action Ariel, and Moana! You and your child will get to enjoy a delicious brunch, live performances, craft time, interactive games, dancing and photo opportunities!

  • Sunday, February 18th at 11:30 A.M.

• Flashback to the 90’s Cookie Class - AR Workshop 

  • Find your scrunches, Furby, and Tamagotchi & join me on Sunday February 18th at AR WORKSHOP GAINESVILLE (16330 Lee Highway Gainesville VA) from 1-4 for my 90's themed cookie class!

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