Thursday/Aug. 2
Carnival Sneak Peek. 10-11 a.m. Frying Pan Farm Park, 2709 West Ox Road, Herndon. Shows and rides. $15-$25 for one-day unlimited ride pass. 703-437-9101.
Take a Break Concert Series: DPT. 7-9 p.m. Lake Anne Plaza, 11402 Washington Plaza West, Reston. New Orleans Jazz and Funk. Free. 703-476-4500.
Friday/Aug. 3
Big Truck Night, Outdoor Movie, and Carnival. 5-10 p.m. Frying Pan Farm Park, 2709 West Ox Road, Herndon. Carnival games and rides for kids, and a showing of "Cars 2" at dark. Ride tickets $1. 703-437-9101.
"Dirty Rotten Scoundrels." 8 p.m. Industrial Strength Theatre, 269 Sunset Park Drive, Herndon. A musical about two con men plying their "trade" in the French Riviera. $23. www.eldenstreetplayers.org.
Pushcart Players: Happily Ever After… A Cinderella Tale. 10:30 a.m. Filene Center, 1551 Trap Road, Vienna. Featuring music by composer Larry Hochman. $8-$10 at 1-877-WOLFTRAP or www.wolftrap.org/TITW.
Wolf Trap Opera Company: The Rake’s Progress. 8 p.m. Wolf Trap Center for the Performing Arts, 1551 Trap Road, Vienna. Preshow talk one hour before performance. www.wolftrap.org.
Carnival Sneak Peek. 10-11 a.m. Frying Pan Farm Park, 2709 West Ox Road, Herndon. Shows and rides. $15-$25 for one-day unlimited ride pass. 703-437-9101.
Saturday/Aug. 4
4-H Carnival and Farm Show. 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Frying Pan Farm Park, 2709 West Ox Road, Herndon. Animal shows, farm activities, and carnival rides for kids. 703-437-9101. www.4hfairfax.org.
"Dirty Rotten Scoundrels." 8 p.m. Industrial Strength Theatre, 269 Sunset Park Drive, Herndon. A musical about two con men plying their "trade" in the French Riviera. $23. www.eldenstreetplayers.org.
Pushcart Players: Happily Ever After… A Cinderella Tale. 10:30 a.m. Filene Center, 1551 Trap Road, Vienna. Featuring music by composer Larry Hochman. $8-$10 at 1-877-WOLFTRAP or www.wolftrap.org/TITW.
Big Band Jazz. 7:30 p.m. Reston Town Center Pavilion, Market St., Reston. U.S. Airmen of Note, the U.S. Air Force jazz band, in concert. www.restontowncenter.com.
Family Fun Entertainment Series: Beowulf T. Wonderbunny’s Travelling Show of Mystery. 10-10:45 a.m. Reston Town Square Park, Corner of Market Street and Explorer Street. 703-476-4500.
CINE CLASSICS Movie Series "The Maltese Falcon" (1941). 11 a.m. Bow Tie Cinemas, 11940 Market Street, Reston. Seats $5; $4 for Criterion Club. 703-464-0816. bowtiecinemas.com
Sunday/Aug. 5
Reston Concerts on the Town Series - Airmen of Note. 7:30-10 p.m. Reston Town Center, 11900 Market Street, Reston. U.S. Air Force Jazz Band. www.restontowncenter.com.
"Dirty Rotten Scoundrels." 3 p.m. Industrial Strength Theatre, 269 Sunset Park Drive, Herndon. A musical about two con men plying their "trade" in the French Riviera. $23. www.eldenstreetplayers.org.
Wolf Trap Opera Company: The Rake’s Progress. 3 p.m. Wolf Trap Center for the Performing Arts, 1551 Trap Road, Vienna. Preshow talk one hour before performance. www.wolftrap.org.
CINE CLASSICS Movie Series "The Maltese Falcon" (1941). 11 a.m. Bow Tie Cinemas, 11940 Market Street, Reston. Seats $5; $4 for Criterion Club. 703-464-0816. bowtiecinemas.com
4-H Carnival and Farm Show. 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Frying Pan Farm Park, 2709 West Ox Road, Herndon. Animal shows, farm activities, and carnival rides for kids. 703-437-9101. www.4hfairfax.org.
"Resilient" Opening Reception. 2 - 4 p.m. Reston Community Center Lake Anne, The Jo Ann Rose Gallery, 1609-A Washington Plaza, Reston. Opening of Kevin Michael Earley's "Resilient" exhibit depicting journeys of spiritual struggle.
Monday/Aug. 6
Mr. Knick Knack! Children’s Performance. 10:30-11:15 a.m. Reston Town Center, 11900 Market Street, Reston. www.restontowncenter.com.
Open Summer Readings. 7:30 p.m. Sunset Hills Montessori School, 11180 Ridge Heights Road, Reston. $10 per session or $35 for all four sessions prepaid. RSVP and/or purchase tickets at restoncommunityorchestra.org
Tuesday/Aug. 7
Tribute to Margaret's Garden. Post Gallery, ArtSpace 750 Center Street, Herndon. Exhibit will feature local artists celebrating the Fairfax County landmark of "Margaret's Garden." Free and open to the public. 703-956-6590.
Before the People Came. 10:30 a.m. Filene Center, 1551 Trap Road, Vienna. Based on an African fable, the production features a combination of poetry, dance, and delightfully imaginative costumes accompanied by a blend of jazz, blues, pop, and African rhythms. $8-$10 at 1-877-WOLFTRAP or www.wolftrap.org/TITW.
Wednesday/Aug. 8
"This is a Cookbook. For Real Life" Cookbook Club at Williams-Sonoma. 6-8 p.m. Reston Town Center, 11900 Market Street, Reston. $75, includes book. 571-203-8815. williams-sonoma.com.
Before the People Came. 10:30 a.m. Filene Center, 1551 Trap Road, Vienna. Based on an African fable, the production features a combination of poetry, dance, and delightfully imaginative costumes accompanied by a blend of jazz, blues, pop, and African rhythms. $8-$10 at 1-877-WOLFTRAP or www.wolftrap.org/TITW.
Tribute to Margaret's Garden. Post Gallery, ArtSpace 750 Center Street, Herndon. Exhibit will feature local artists celebrating the Fairfax County landmark of "Margaret's Garden." Free and open to the public. 703-956-6590.
Thursday/Aug. 9
Tribute to Margaret's Garden. Post Gallery, ArtSpace 750 Center Street, Herndon. Exhibit will feature local artists celebrating the Fairfax County landmark of "Margaret's Garden." Free and open to the public. 703-956-6590.
Before the People Came. 10:30 a.m. Filene Center, 1551 Trap Road, Vienna. Based on an African fable, the production features a combination of poetry, dance, and delightfully imaginative costumes accompanied by a blend of jazz, blues, pop, and African rhythms. $8-$10 at 1-877-WOLFTRAP or www.wolftrap.org/TITW.
Friday/Aug. 10
"Dirty Rotten Scoundrels." 8 p.m. Industrial Strength Theatre, 269 Sunset Park Drive, Herndon. A musical about two con men plying their "trade" in the French Riviera. $23. www.eldenstreetplayers.org.
"Resilient." Reston Community Center Lake Anne, The Jo Ann Rose Gallery, 1609-A Washington Plaza, Reston. A Collection of paintings by Kevin Michael Earley depicting journeys of spiritual struggle. Exhibit runs through August 30.
Saturday/Aug. 11
Reston Concert on the Town Series - EC3 & Friends. 7:30-10 p.m. Reston Town Center, 11900 Market Street, Reston. Salsa, merengue, Afro-Cuban. www.restontowncenter.com.
"Dirty Rotten Scoundrels." 8 p.m. Industrial Strength Theatre, 269 Sunset Park Drive, Herndon. A musical about two con men plying their "trade" in the French Riviera. $23. www.eldenstreetplayers.org.
Wolf Trap Opera Company: The Rake’s Progress. 7 p.m. Wolf Trap Center for the Performing Arts, 1551 Trap Road, Vienna. Preshow talk one hour before performance. www.wolftrap.org.
Salsa Caliente. 7:30 p.m. Reston Town Center Pavilion, Market St., Reston. EC3 & Friends. Salsa, merengue and Afro-Cuban. www.restontowncenter.com.
Family Fun Entertainment Series: A Program of Magic and Music. 10-10:45 a.m. Reston Town Center, 11900 Market Street, Reston. www.restontowncenter.com.
CINE CLASSICS Movie Series "Vertigo" (1958). 11 a.m. Bow Tie Cinemas, 11940 Market Street, Reston. Seats $5; $4 for Criterion Club. 703-464-0816. bowtiecinemas.com.
Sunday/Aug. 12
"A Farewell to Margaret" Tea. 3 - 6 p.m. ArtSpace Herndon, 750 Center Street, Herndon. Meet some of the artists who painted and photographed in Margaret Thomas’ iris garden. www.artspaceherndon.org. Free.
CINE CLASSICS Movie Series "Vertigo" (1958). 11 a.m. Bow Tie Cinemas, 11940 Market Street, Reston. Seats $5; $4 for Criterion Club. 703-464-0816. bowtiecinemas.com.
"Dirty Rotten Scoundrels." 7 p.m. Industrial Strength Theatre, 269 Sunset Park Drive, Herndon. A musical about two con men plying their "trade" in the French Riviera. $23.
Pilates in the Pavilion with Potomac River Running. 9-10 a.m. Reston Town Center, 11900 Market Street, Reston. A core workout to improve strength and flexibility. RSVP potomacriverrunning.com
Monday/Aug. 13
Joe Walsh. 8 p.m. Filene Center, 1551 Trap Road, Vienna. $48 in-house, $30 lawn. www.wolftrap.com.
Mr. Knick Knack! Children’s Performance. 10:30-11:15 a.m. Reston Town Center Pavilion, 11900 Market Street. Unique, heart-centered music for kids. Free.
www.eldenstreetplayers.org.
Open Summer Readings. 7:30 p.m. Sunset Hills Montessori School, 11180 Ridge Heights Road, Reston. $10 per session or $35 for all four sessions prepaid. RSVP and/or purchase tickets at restoncommunityorchestra.org