Friday, November 11: Eat Your Veggies!
Only two more weekends left for fresh, locally grown fall fruits and veggies at most Fairfax County Farmers Markets. Buy local and support sustainable agriculture in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Cheese, meats, fruits, vegetables, herbs, salsas, ice cream and much more await at the McLean Farmers Market. (Information on all the farmers market locations is available online). 8 a.m. to noon. Lewinsville Park in McLean. Free. For information call 703-324-8702.
Saturday, November 12: Oldies But Goodies
Enjoy a good treasure hunt? Then you won't want to miss the 35th Annual McLean Antiques Show & Sale, featuring "antique and vintage items for beginning and advanced collectors." The show features an exceptional group of dealers representing American, English and European antiques, decorative accessories, furniture, folk art, porcelains, silver, paintings, prints, linens, Oriental carpets and rugs. Services available on-site during the show include glass repair, carpet cleaning and repair and free appraisals. Fresh food will be available from La Madeleine Country French Cafe. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday). McLean Community Center. $7/person (good both days). For information call 703-790-0123.
Also on Saturday:
Second Saturday Art Walk: Showcasing the diverse work of more than 150 visual artists in a unique historic venue, creating an atmosphere that encourages visitors to immerse themselves in the richness of this creative community. Tour seven unique studio buildings, mix and mingle with artists, buy original works of art, experience ever-changing exhibitions and meet featured artists, all while enjoying light refreshment and music. 6 to 9 p.m. Workhouse Arts Center. Free. For information call 703-495-0001.
Mother Daughter Storytelling Tea: Good stories bind us together. Join storyteller Margaret Chatham as she shares folktales of mothers and daughters facing problems together to win happy endings. Mothers, daughters and grandmothers will share the experience of captivating storytelling and then share their own stories around the tea table. 1 to 3 p.m. Historic Green Spring. $27/adult, $18/ages 8 to 12 (includes a traditional English tea). To make a reservation or for more information call 703-941-7987.
Sunday, November 13: The World on a String
A truly riveting ensemble, The Linden String Quartet is a winner of the 2010 Concert Artists Guild International Competition. Founded in spring 2008, the quartet has enjoyed remarkable success in the last two years. Praised for its “remarkable depth of technique and brilliantly nuanced, sumptuous tonality...delivered with a palpable, infectious joy” (MusicWeb International), the group is currently the Graduate String-Quartet-in-Residence at Yale University, where the ensemble is mentored by the Tokyo String Quartet. 3 p.m. Reston Community Center's CenterStage. $30/person ($15/Reston qualified patrons.) For information call 703-476-4500.
Also on Sunday:
Just Jumpers Horse Show: Watch local residents compete for a blue ribbon in a variety of jumping classes. The show is held indoors rain or shine. 9 a.m. Frying Pan Farm Park. Free. For information, call 703-437-9101.
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