 Friday,
Aug. 24: The Best Medicine
More comedy to start the weekend right, with
Cool Cow Comedy Presents at the Workhouse.
Featuring comedians Randolph Terrance, Tim Miller and Andy
Kline, the three headliners from the "Three Guys
On" podcast. Hosted by Rahmein Mostafavi, who has
appeared at DC Improv, Riot Act and Richmond Funny Bone,
among others. Advance reservations strongly recommended, as
previous performances have sold out. 8 p.m. Workhouse Arts Center.
$15/person. (18 and above only.) For information call
703-584-2900.
Also on Friday:
Swing Shift: Bringing the big band
era to life! More energy, more spirit, more get-down New
Orleans style! Audience favorites range from classics like
"Sweet Georgia Brown" and "When the Saints Go
Marching In" to the band's own delirious
non-standards. The show is part of the Summer Entertainment Series
featuring performances Wednesday through Sunday at venues
around the county. 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Lake
Accotink Park. Free. For information call
703-324-8702.
 Saturday,
Aug. 25: Flower Power
Big on begonias? Then you won't want to
miss the Annual Begonia Show and Sale
taking place at Green Spring this weekend. The
Potomac Branch of the American Begonia Society
will tempt you with splashes of color and shape
for homes and greenhouses that last long after
frosts have put the outdoor garden to bed.
The sale offesr a wide variety of begonias,
including subtropical species. 9 a.m. to
4:30 p.m. (Noon to 3:30 p.m. on Sunday.) Green Spring
Gardens. Free. For information call
703-642-5173.
Also on Saturday:
Exploring
the World of Aquatic Insects Part 1:
Did you know that in most freshwater
environments, aquatic insects are usually the largest
and most diverse group of organisms? From muddy ponds
to fast-moving streams, Northern Virginia is home to a
staggering array of aquatic insects ranging from the
pestering mosquito to the graceful dragonfly. Explore
the vital role each insect plays in its ecosystem and
discuss the clues that will help you identify aquatic
insects in your own backyard. This is a two-part
program. (Part 2 will be a field trip to Bull Run
Regional Park on Saturday, Sept. 1 at 2 p.m.) 2 to 3
p.m. Potomac
Overlook Regional Park. Free. For information
and reservations call 703-528-5406.
Starlight
Cinema - Kung Fu Panda 2: Po joins
forces with a group of new kung-fu masters to take on
an old enemy with a deadly new weapon in "Kung Fu
Panda 2 - Kaboom of Doom" featuring the voices of
Jack Black and Angelina Jolie. The evening will
begin with an outdoor pre-movie program of music, food
and children's activities. Bring a picnic, blanket and
chairs and enjoy a movie under the stars. 6 p.m. Trinity
Centre. Free. For information call
703-324-7469.
 Sunday, Aug.
26: Finger-Lickin' Good
Southern food is home-cooked comfort, featuring an
abundance of fresh vegetables, inexpensive cuts of meat
and fresh seafood in dishes like barbecue,
chicken-fried steak, catfish, smothered pork chops,
black-eyed peas, grits, biscuits and gravy, fried green
tomatoes, collard greens, okra and sweet potatoes. And
no Southern meal is complete without sweet tea and mint
juleps! Learn how to create a delicious Southern meal
at
Southern Comfort Food with Chef Kathleen
Linton. 1 to 4 p.m. Workhouse Arts Center.
$60/person (affiliates; $70/non-affiliates). A
fresh foods fee of $25 is payable to the instructor at
the start of the class. For information call
703-584-2900.
Also on Sunday:
Monarch Tagging and Waystation
Gardening: Meet monarch caterpillars and
butterflies up close and discover fun facts about their
metamorphosis and their preparations for autumn travel
to Mexico. Participate in tagging monarchs and learn
how to attract these and other garden jewels to your
backyard. 2 to 3 p.m. or 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Hidden Oaks Nature
Center. $5/person. Register
online. For information call 703-941-1065.
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Information was correct at time of publication.
Please contact individual event sites to
confirm programs are being held as scheduled.
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The Fairfax County Weekender highlights a selection
of county events taking place each weekend. Many more
events and activities can be found at the Parks and Library pages,
and elsewhere on the Fairfax County website. Additionally, the towns of Herndon and Vienna as well as
the city of Falls Church
offer many arts, entertainment and recreational
opportunities.
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A complete list of county calendars is also available
online.
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To request this information in an alternate format,
call 703-324-3187.
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TTY is 711 unless otherwise indicated.
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