Hey gang, Matt here! Who’s ready for the Super Bowl? I know, I know… not the easiest question for Commanders fans. But, I’m excited for the big game, the good food, and yes, the commercials. We’d love to feature some of your favorite gameday snacks and meals in next week’s edition, so feel free to email us some photos!

If you're heading Out & About this weekend, there will be plenty of good food options with not one, but two more restaurant weeks happening in Alexandria and Falls Church. We have details on both events below. Plus, a bustling arts and entertainment scene, and a whole lot more!

In this week’s newsletter:

• The Ultimate RV Show at the Dulles Expo Center

• Restaurant Weeks continues in Alexandria & Falls Church

• U.S. premiere of “Wallace & Gromit” headlines Capital One Hall

• Thinking summer: How parents & kids can plan for camp

• Super Bowl LIX: Chiefs vs. Eagles, Wizards host two at home

Let’s dive in!

Cheers,
Matt

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Things To Do

Dream of camping — or, glamping — in style in Chantilly, and fill a bag of books in Vienna. Let’s hit the road! 🚗

• The Ultimate RV Show at the Dulles Expo Center

  • More than 130 fully-staged RVs will be on display this weekend at the Dulles Expo Center for The Ultimate RV Show. The event is free and features free parking, as well. The show runs Thursday, Feb. 6-Sunday, Feb. 9. See the list of times each day in the link above.

    • 4320 Chantilly Shopping Center, Chantilly

• Second Saturday Sungazing at Air & Space Museum

  • Observe the sun through a filtered telescope this weekend at the Udvar-Hazy Center Air & Space Museum in Chantilly with Second Saturday Sungazing. Knowledgeable staff will be on hand to answer questions. This fun event runs Saturday, Feb. 8 from 11:00a.m.-2:00p.m. It’s free with parking at $15.

    • 14390 Air & Space Museum Parkway, Chantilly

• Freeman Store & Museum’s Used Book Cellar — Super Bag Sale

  • Before The Big Game on Sunday, there’s the big book sale. The Freeman Store & Museum’s Used Book Cellar will hold its annual Super Bowl Weekend Super Bag Sale on Sunday, Feb. 9 from 12:00p.m.-3:00p.m. Fill a bag of books for $8!

    • 131 Church St. NE, Vienna

• Fair Oaks Mall Lunar New Year Celebration

  • Join the Fair Oaks Mall for its 22nd annual Lunar New Year Celebration this weekend from Saturday, Feb. 8-Sunday, Feb. 9. Enjoy rich tradition, fun festivities, martial arts demonstrations, crafts, performances, and more. Located at Center Court.

    • 11750 Fair Oaks Mall, Fairfax

• Waterford Springfield Bazaar

  • A fun-filled shopping experience for the Ramadan Bazaar at the Waterford Event Center in Springfield on Friday, Feb. 7 from 1:00p.m.-8:00p.m. Men’s and women’s clothing, accessories, shoes, and more will be on sale. Entry is free.

    • 6715 Commerce St., Springfield

Food & Drink

If you enjoyed Washington Restaurant Week last week, there is more tasty fun for you in the days ahead. Let’s dig in!🍴

• Alexandria Restaurant Week Continues

  • Alexandria Restaurant Week continues through Sunday, Feb. 9 with a record 90+ participating restaurants. Each restaurant will offer multi-course dinner menus between $30-$50 per person, plus fast casual offers. Check out the menu book here.

• Falls Church Restaurant Week Continues

  • Falls Church Restaurant Week continues through Sunday, Feb. 9 as well. More than 40+ restaurants in The Little City will be offering deals. Get your Restaurant Week Passport stamped at a minimum of eight participating locations, and you will be entered to win a $100 gift card.

• Bunnyman Brewing’s Super Stout Weekend

  • Join the team at Bunnyman Brewing's Burke location on Saturday, Feb. 8 and Sunday, Feb 9 for Super Stout Weekend where plenty of dark beers will be flowing. At least seven stouts will be on tap, plus plenty of live music and games. Don't miss the food pairings, including donuts and more.

    • 5583 Guinea Rd., Fairfax

• Ornery Beer Company’s Disney Pixar Trivia Night

  • Ornery Beer Company will host its Disney Pixar-themed trivia night on Thursday, Feb. 6 at 7:00p.m. Trivia is free to play, and there will be prizes for the winning team.

    • 3950 University Dr. Suite 106, Fairfax

• Olive Lebanese Eatery Express Opens in Herndon

  • The Lebanese street food restaurant, with locations in Reston and Arlington, recently announced the opening of their new Herndon location. The Herndon location will feature a new espresso bar, as well.

    • 2550 Wasser Terrace, Ste. 250, Herndon

Go Out & About Together

Music, Arts, & Entertainment

From a major U.S. premiere right in our backyard to a unique art display in Alexandria, there is something for everyone this weekend! 🖌️ 🎭

• Fairfax Symphony Orchestra hosts “Love is in The Air”

  • “Boyd Meets Girl,” the engaging guitar and cello duo, host a Valentine’s Day-themed performance on Saturday, Feb. 8 at 8:00p.m. at the Harris Theatre on the George Mason University campus. Tickets start at $45.

    • 4471 Aquia Creek Ln., Fairfax

• “Native Gardens” at NextStop Theatre Company

  • Herndon’s NextStop Theatre Company hosts its latest performance, “Native Gardens,” with shows each day — including two shows on Saturday — from Thursday, Feb. 6-Sunday, Feb. 9. Tickets are $45.

    • 269 Sunset Park Dr., Herndon

• U.S. Premiere of “Wallace & Gromit” headlines Capital One Hall

  • 2025 marks the 32nd anniversary of the Academy Award-winning short film “Wallace and Gromit: The Wrong Trousers.” The film comes to life, together with the Brass Band of Northern Virginia, for the U.S. premiere at Capital One Hall on Saturday, Feb. 8. at 4:30p.m. Tickets start at $30.

    • 7750 Capital One Tower Rd., Tysons

• Ari Shapiro visits Wolf Trap

  • The NPR host by day and cabaret crooner by night returns to Wolf Trap for one show only on Friday, Feb. 7. Shapiro transforms his New York Times best-selling memoir “The Best Strangers in the World” into a spectacular solo cabaret act filled with songs and stories. Tickets start at $58.

    • 1635 Trap Rd., Vienna

• Vienna Choral Society, Robinson Secondary School’s Choir performs “Carmina Burana”

  • The Vienna Choral Society will hold a joint performance with Robinson Secondary School’s Choral Department. Hear the sounds of Carl Orff’s “Carmina Burana” on Sunday, Feb. 9 at 4:00p.m. with a performance at GMU’s Hylton Performing Arts Center in Manassas.

    • 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas

• “MeWOW” at Del Ray Artisans

  • Del Ray Artisans in Alexandria will open its latest exhibit “MeWOW” on Friday, Feb. 7 from 7:00p.m.-9:00p.m. Local artists “let the cat out of the bag” for this creative display of fabulous felines. The exhibit will be on display through March 1. The gallery is free and open to the public.

    • 2704 Mount Vernon Ave., Alexandria

Families & Kids

Think summer this weekend with a pair of summer camp fairs! 🏕️

• Summer Camp & Family Fitness Fair

  • The Tysons Corner Center hosts their annual Summer Camp & Family Fitness Fair on Saturday, Feb. 8 from 11:00a.m.-4:00p.m. Check out the best local camps and other family events. The event is back at Fashion Court near Nordstroms.

    • 1961 Chain Bridge Rd., Tysons

• NOVA Kids Camp Fair

  • Parents can check out all of the best summer camp options in one place at the Vienna Volunteer Fire Department on Saturday, Feb. 8 from 10:00a.m.-1:00p.m. Representatives from 25+ camps will be on hand to help answer questions. Kids can also enjoy free face painting, arts and crafts, and more. Families can reserve a ticket in the link above.

    • 400 Center St. S, Vienna

• Family Activity Day at National Museum of the U.S. Army

  • Family Activity Day wraps up this weekend at the National Museum of the U.S. Army in Fort Belvoir. Kids ages 4-8 are welcome to create crafts and learn more about the Army in a family-friendly setting. This runs Saturday, Feb. 8 and Sunday, Feb. 9 from 9:00a.m.-12:00p.m. each day. Admission to the event is free with the purchase of a general admission ticket.

    • 1775 Liberty Dr., Fort Belvoir

• Community & Bingo Night in Vienna

  • The non-profit “Kids Give Back” host a free Community Night at Chick-fil-A in Vienna on Monday, Feb. 10 from 5:00p.m.-7:00p.m. There will be bingo and fun Valentine’s Day card-making opportunities for kids. Pre-registration is requested.

    • 538 Maple Ave., Vienna

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 & Events

• Super Bowl LIX is set for Sunday, Feb. 9 as the Kansas City Chiefs take on the Philadelphia Eagles. Kickoff is set for 6:30p.m. ET from New Orleans. Catch the game locally on Fox 5.

Home Games

• 🏀NBA: Cleveland Cavaliers at Washington Wizards

  • Friday, Feb. 7 at 7:00p.m., Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C.

• 🏀NCAAM: Rhode Island at George Mason

  • Saturday, Feb. 8 at 4:00p.m., EagleBank Arena, Fairfax

• 🏀NBA: Atlanta Hawks at Washington Wizards

  • Saturday, Feb. 8 at 7:00p.m., Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C.

• 🏒NHL: Utah Hockey Club at Washington Capitals

  • Sunday, Feb. 9 at 12:30p.m., Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C.

Fairfax County Fun Fact of the Week

Did you know: The popular Washington & Old Dominion (W&OD) Trail runs 44 miles, from Arlington County through Fairfax County and into Loudoun County.

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Matt Knoedler
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