Thursday, August 3, 2017
Burke Through Aug. 13
Photo Exhibition. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at Fairfax Museum and Visitor Center. 10209 Main St., Fairfax.“Chalkboards to Smartboards: Free Public Schools in Fairfax County and Fairfax City” traces the evolution of free public schools from the log and frame one-room schools of late 19th and early 20th-centuries to today’s high-tech learning centers. Exhibition explores life in a one-room school, desegregation, and challenges of the post-World War II suburban population explosion. Free. Call 703-385- 8414 for more.
Thursday/Aug. 3
Flora Fauna for Kids. 11-11:45 a.m. at Hidden Pond Nature Center, 8511 Greeley Blvd., Springfield. Learn about fish in the pond. $5. Ages 3-6. Call 703-451-9588 for more.
The Excellent Drivers concert. 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Old Town Square, 3999 University Drive, Fairfax. Musical, family-friendly event. Free. Visit www.fairfaxva.gov/ for more.
Friday/Aug.4
Main Street Clarinet Quartet concert. 7-8 p.m. at Old Town Plaza, 3955 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. Musical, family-friendly event. Free. Visit www.fairfaxva.gov/ for more.
Bingo. 7 p.m. at Fire Station 3, 4081 University Drive, Fairfax. Smoke free. $1,000 jackpot. Visit www.fairfaxva.gov/ for more.
Topgolf and a DJ. 7-10 p.m. at Topgolf, 6625 S. Van Dorn St. Golf, music from Rush Hour DJ, food and drink. Visit topgolf.com/us/alexandria/ or call 703-924-2600.
Saturday/Aug. 5
Singles Dinner and Movie Night. 5 p.m at Uncle Julio’s at Fairfax Corner, 4251 Fairfax Corner Ave. $32 at door includes dinner, soda, tip and movie ticket. Sponsored by New Beginnings, a support group for separated/divorced men and women. Call 301-924-4101 or visit www.newbeginningsusa.org.
Topgolf and a DJ. 7-10 p.m. at Topgolf, 6625 S. Van Dorn St. Golf, music from Tnyce DJ, food and drink. Visit topgolf.com/us/alexandria/ or call 703-924-2600.
Sunday/Aug. 6
Yoga on the Square. 10 a.m. at Old Town Square, 3999 University Drive, Fairfax. Bring a yoga mat and a water bottle. Call 703-385-7858 for more.
Natural Pet Store Opening. 10 a.m. at the Kriser’s Natural Pet store 3903-F Fair Ridge Drive. (in the Harris Teeter shopping center), Fairfax. Includes classes focusing on general obedience and/or puppy. Visit ksrpetcare.com/ or call 703 830 5454 for more.
Monday/Aug. 7
Funday Monday. 10:30 a.m. at Old Town Square, 3999 University Drive, Fairfax. Mr. Skip will perform for children. Free. Call 703-385-7858 or visit www.fairfaxva.gov/culturalarts.
Wednesday/Aug. 9
Tai Chi. 6:30-7:30 a.m. at Old Town Square, 3999 University Drive, Fairfax. Weather permitting. Wear comfortable clothes and bring a mat. Class will take place in Old Town Square at the pergola. Free. Call 703-385-7858 or visit www.fairfaxva.gov/culturalarts.
Thursday/Aug. 10
Flora Fauna for Kids. 11-11:45 a.m. at Hidden Pond Nature Center, 8511 Greeley Blvd., Springfield. Learn about “dirt critters,” in the area. $5. Ages 3-6. Call 703-451-9588 for more.