Hey gang, Matt here!

It’s a tasty week ahead for the foodies among us — we have details about the many restaurant weeks happening around the area over the next week or so.

Plus, the cooler temperatures in recent days have us thinking about the upcoming fall season. (Flannels, football, and Crock-Pot chili, anyone?) 🍂🏈🥣

Stay tuned for our next project as we prep for the festive months ahead. More details to come in the next few weeks…

In the meantime, let’s get into the fun stuff on tap this weekend! ⬇️

In this week’s newsletter:

• Comic Con in Chantilly, K-Culture Festival in Tysons

• Summer Restaurant Week across the DMV + Fairfax City Restaurant Week

• James Taylor headlines Wolf Trap this weekend

• Outdoor Scavenger Hunt, Family Game Night

• D.C. United to host Lionel Messi and Inter Miami on Saturday, Commanders host Ravens

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Matt

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Things To Do

Culture, comics, community, and more! ⬇️

• K-Culture Festival at Tysons Corner Center

  • A celebration of Korean heritage and culture this weekend at Tysons Corner Center, including food, drinks, giveaways, music, and more. The event runs Saturday, August 23-Sunday, August 24.

    • 1961 Chain Bridge Rd., Tysons

• Fairfax Comic Con at Dulles Expo Center

  • Enjoy the comics of yesterday and today at the Fairfax Comic Con on Saturday, August 23 and Sunday, August 24. The event features comic creators, cosplayers, gaming, and more.

    • 4320 Chantilly Shopping Center, Chantilly

• Find A Farmers Market Near You!

  • If you’re looking for fresh produce, local meats and eggs, artisan vendors, and more, check out our Farmers Market Guide! We have details for nearly 20 markets across Fairfax County, from Great Falls to Lorton, Chantilly to Falls Church, and much more.

• Summer Garden Tour in Alexandria

  • Take a tour of Green Spring Gardens and learn about the past and present of plants on the property during this interactive event on Saturday, August 23 at 9:30a.m. Tours are led by a Master Gardener. Ages 16+. Cost: $12.

    • 4603 Green Spring Rd., Alexandria

• Sunset Kayak Tour on the Potomac

  • End a summer’s day with a tour along the Potomac River on Saturday, August 23 at 6:00p.m. in Riverbend Park in Great Falls. No previous experience required. Tickets: $43. Ages: 14+.

    • 8700 Potomac Hills St., Great Falls

Food & Drink

Restaurant weeks are in full swing! 🙌

• Fairfax City Summer Restaurant Week kicks off Friday

  • Nearly 30 restaurants in the City of Fairfax will dish up special items and longtime favorites as Fairfax City Summer Restaurant Week kicks off on Friday, August 22. The event runs through Sunday, August 31. See the full list of participating restaurants in the link above.

• Alexandria Restaurant Weeks Kicks off Friday

  • Dozens of restaurants across Alexandria’s neighborhoods will participate in Alexandria Restaurant Week starting Friday, August 22 through Sunday, August 31. Enjoy special menus for in-person dinner, plus additional offers and discounts throughout the city.

• Metropolitan Washington Restaurant Week Continues through Sunday

  • More than 50 restaurants across Fairfax County, Falls Church, Alexandria, and more set to participate Metropolitan Washington Restaurant Week, which starts Monday and runs throughout next week. Features vary between restaurants, but may include special brunch, lunch, and dinner options. Check out the link above for each restaurant’s unique offers.

• American History Day at The Winery at Bull Run

  • Dive into American history, including how the winery’s property was front and center for the first battle of the Civil War, during American History Day. Also learn about the history of winemaking and participate in an old-fashioned grape stomp. The event runs Sunday, August 24 from 12:00p.m.-5:00p.m.

    • 15950 Lee Highway, Centreville

• Vinyl Nights at Ornery Beer Co.

  • Bring your favorite vinyl records to Ornery’s Fairfax brewery, spin some tunes, and win prizes this Friday, August 22. This weekly event runs 8:00p.m.-close.

    • 3950 University Dr. #106, Fairfax

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Music, Arts, & Entertainment

James Taylor at Wolf Trap, and classic rock is coming to a stage near you this weekend! 🎸

• James Taylor & His All-Star Band Headline Wolf Trap

  • The music legend will perform three shows in four days at Wolf Trap’s Filene Center, starting Thursday, August 21, followed by shows on Saturday and Sunday. Remaining tickets are limited.

    • 1551 Trap Rd., Vienna

• Pink Floyd Laser Spectacular at Capital One Hall

  • Enjoy the music of Pink Floyd set to a one-of-a-kind light and laser show at Capital One Hall on Saturday, August 23. Tickets start at $49. Showtime: 8:00p.m.

    • 7750 Capital One Tower Rd., Tysons

• “Bostyx” Headlines The State Theatre

  • Classic rock comes to Falls Church on Saturday, August 23 as Boston and Styx tribute band Bostyx performs. Tickets: $20 in advance, $25 at the door. Showtime: 8:30p.m.

    • 220 N. Washington St., Falls Church

• Rock The Block Returns in Fairfax

  • The City of Fairfax hosts “Rock the Block” on Friday, August 22 as the D.C.-based band Excellent Drivers plays everything from iconic ‘80s hits to the sounds of today to the stage. The show is free and starts at 6:30p.m.

    • 10415 North St., Fairfax

• Standup Comedy Night at Workhouse Arts Center

  • Enjoy laughs in Lorton on Saturday, August 23 for Workhouse Arts Center’s latest Standup Comedy Night led by acclaimed comedian and producer, Rahmein Mostafavi. Tickets are $18 in advance and $25 at the door. Showtime: 7:30p.m.-8:30p.m.

    • 9518 Workhouse Way, Lorton

• Reston Concerts on the Town Season Finale

  • Will Mosley Band and Sela Campbell will headline the final scheduled show of the season for Concerts on the Town at Reston Town Center Pavilion on Saturday, August 23. Showtime: 7:30p.m. Admission is free.

    • 11900 Market St., Reston

• “Shake The Room” Headlines Herndon Rocks

  • Rock band “Shake The Room” brings their ‘90s hits to the stage during this week’s Herndon Rocks on Friday, August 22. Showtime is 6:30p.m. for this free show on the Herndon Town Green.

    • 777 Lynn St., Herndon

Families & Kids

Family fun across the region! 🚗

• Scavenger Hunt Adventure at the Lake

  • An outdoor scavenger hunt will take kids and their families through Lake Accotink Park in Springfield on Saturday, August 23 starting at 10:00a.m. Registration: $8.

    • 7500 Accotink Park Rd., Springfield

• Family Game Night at Tysons Corner Center

  • Enjoy everything from cornhole to ping-pong, plus tasty food and a DJ spinning the sounds of summer for the final scheduled Family Game Night of the summer at Tysons Corner Center. The event runs Thursday, August 21 from 4:00p.m.-7:00p.m.

    • 1961 Chain Bridge Rd., Tysons

• “Kids Give Back” Hosts “Community Heroes Night”

  • The Vienna non-profit “Kids Give Back” will host a “Community Heroes Night” to kick off the new school year on Friday, August 22 from 5:00p.m.-7:00p.m. at Chick-Fil-A Vienna. The event includes dinner and a family-friendly volunteer service project.

    • 538 Maple Ave., Vienna

• Children’s Story & Craft Time at the Air & Space Museum

  • The National Air & Space Museum’s Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly hosts Story Time for children every Tuesday and Thursday at 11:00a.m. and 12:00p.m. Make some crater art to take home, as well. The event is free, parking is $15.

    • 14390 Air & Space Museum Parkway, Chantilly

Sports & Recreation

Each weekend, we run down the schedule as our local pro and college sports teams take the field (or court, ice, etc.) if you’re interested in hitting the big game.

News & Notes

• ⚾️ The Washington Nationals visit the rival Philadelphia Phillies for a three-game set this weekend.

• ⚽️ The Washington Spirit travels to Bay FC on Saturday, and Loudoun United FC travels to Charleston on Saturday.

Home Games

• ⚾️ MLB: New York Mets at Washington Nationals

  • Thursday, August 21 at 4:05p.m., Nationals Park, Washington, D.C.

• 🏈 NFL: Baltimore Ravens at Washington Commanders

  • Saturday, August 23 at 12:00p.m., Northwest Stadium, Landover, MD

• 🏀 WNBA: Las Vegas Aces at Washington Mystics

  • Saturday, August 23 at 3:00p.m., CareFirst Arena, Washington, D.C.

• ⚽️ MLS: Inter Miami at D.C. United

  • Saturday, August 23 at 7:30p.m., Audi Field, Washington, D.C.

• 🏀 WNBA: Seattle Storm at Washington Mystics

  • Sunday, August 24 at 3:00p.m., CareFirst Arena, Washington, D.C.

Fairfax County Fun Fact of the Week

Did you know: Gunston Hall, the home of Founding Father George Mason, was built in 1759 and later added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1966.

P.S.: If you’re heading Out & About nearby in Arlington, consider checking out the Arlington Buzz newsletter. They feature events and things to do across the Arlington area and could be a great resource for our neighbors in Tysons, McLean, Falls Church, and more!

Before We Go, Some Good News…

Last week, we shared some good news from Fairfax County Public Schools ahead of the new school year. This week, we’re back with some more good news from our local schools!

We’ve all heard the term “dress for success.” But one FCPS bus driver went all out, dressed to the nines in a suit and tie — a bowtie, nonetheless — to pick up local students for the first day of school.

Surely, a lasting impression and a ride to remember for the students!

Know about some good news in the community? We want to hear about it!

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Matt Knoedler
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