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Here’s a look at what’s happening in our area this weekend.

Friday’s Cinema and Pub in the Park at Gateway Park in Rosslyn will feature When Harry Met Sally. Food trucks will be available, including a popcorn food truck. Beer and wine can be purchased from the Pub in the Park. This is a free event and will be canceled in the event of rain.

The Fairfax County 4-H Fair and Carnival will run from 8/3 - 8/6 at Frying Pan Park in Herndon. There will be carnival rides, live entertainment, live animal demonstrations, wagon rides, and much more. Admission is free, but tickets or unlimited ride wristbands are required for the carnival rides.

The Manassas African American Heritage Festival of Prince William County is Saturday from 11am to 6pm at Metz Middle School. There will be live entertainment, over 125 exhibiters, free children’s activities, and more. Admission is free.

Spend the day shopping and eating at PizzaFest at Clarendon Park in Arlington this Saturday from 11am to 7pm. There will be food (mostly pizza), beverages, arts and crafts, and live entertainment. Admission is free.

Sunday’s Free Book Talk at the Manassas Museum will feature author, David T. Gilbert, who will discuss his book “Civil War Battlefields: Walking the Trails of History.” The start time if this free event is 1:30.

Free Concerts:

Friday 8/4/17

Lake Accotink Park, Springfield - Kings Park Band (Concert Band) 7:30 to 8:30pm
Rutherford Park, Fairfax - Gina DeSimone and the Moaners (Blues/Swing) 7:30 to 8:30pm
Grist Mill Park, Alexandria - Jeff Little Trio (Bluegrass) 7:30 to 8:30pm
Mason District Park Amphitheater, Annandale - April Verch (Folk/Roots/Step-dancing) 7:30 to 8:30
Lubber Run Amphitheater, Arlington - DuPont Brass 8pm

Saturday 8/5/17

Trinity Center Parkway, Centreville – Moana (Drive-in Movies) Gates open at 6pm for games and activities, the movie will start at dark.
Burke Lake Park Amphitheater, Fairfax Station - The grandsons, jr. (Children Songs) 10 to 11am
E.C. Lawrence Park Amphitheater, Chantilly - Blue Sky Puppet Theater (Puppets) 10 to 11am
Mason District Park Amphitheater, Annandale - The Goodlife Theater (Puppets) 10 to 11am
Ossian Hall Park, Annandale - Vietnamese Cultural Heritage Night - Prelude Chamber Ensemble (Music/Dance) 7:30 to 8:30pm
Workhouse Arts Center, Lorton - Lox and Vodka (Jewish/American) 6 to 7pm
Arrowbrook Centre Park, Herndon - The Winstons (Motown) 7:30 to 8:30pm
Lubber Run Amphitheater, Arlington – WSC Avant Bard 8pm

Sunday 8/6/17