June 23 through 30

SPOTLIGHT:

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Pies & Ice Cream
June 26 from 11:30 am-1:30 pm. Learn the tricks of the trade for making summertime staple treats from experts at Sur La Table. They’ll explain how to make the perfect pie dough from scratch and focus on creamy ice cream concoctions. The menu of the day includes: nectarine-blackberry galette, peach-ginger pie with almond crumble, salted caramel ice cream and strawberry-mascarpone ice cream. For ages 18 and older. / Sur La Table, 1101 S. Joyce St., Arlington; 888-243-0852; www.surlatable.com; $69.

SOUND
Los Lonely Boys
June 24 @ 7:30 pm. Fresh off releasing their new album, “Rockpango,” in March, full of the sweet harmonies, pop appeal and masterful guitar work of former albums, the three brothers of Los Lonely Boys, who went multiplatinum in 2003, will be winning rock fans over again at an intimate Friday night show. / The Birchmere, 3701 Mt. Vernon Ave., Alexandria; 703-549-7500; www.birchmere.com; $29.50.

TASTE
Live Music and a Glass of Wine
Throughout June on Saturdays, from 7:30-10:30 pm. Grab a seat and a glass or bottle of vino and relax as live bands remind you that summer is almost here. / The Tasting Room Wine Bar at Reston Town Center, 1816 Library St., Reston; 703-435-3553; www.thetastingroomwinebar.com; free (not including food and beverages).

FRAME
‘Bite: Identity and Humor’
June 23 through July 29, times vary. An all-media juried exhibit, “BITE: Identity and Humor” will be open for public viewing at the Greater Reston Arts Center through July 29, featuring a wide variety of artwork from 18 talented artists. / Greater Reston Arts Center, 12001 Market St., Reston; 703-471-9242; www.restonarts.org; free.

TOTS
Acting for Young People Camps
June 26-Aug 14, times vary. At this weeklong camp offered throughout the majority of the summer, children ages 5-18 of all acting levels will build their self-confidence by learning from working actors in the theater and film industries. At the end of each week, campers will get to perform in GMU’s professional theater. / George Mason University’s Potomac Arts Academy, 4260 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax; 703-993-9889; www.potomacacademy.gmu.edu; $285/student/session.

ODDS
Reston Grand Prix Bicycle Races
June 26 from 7:30 am-5 pm. Experience the speed and thrills of races around Reston Town Center featuring the Mid-Atlantic’s top men and women racers competing for thousands in cash and prizes. / Reston Town Center, 11900 Market St., Reston; www.restontowncenter.com, www.evolutioncycling.org.

Doggie Happy Hour
Throughout June, Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 5-8 pm. Bring the pup and feast on a special menu of cocktails, beer, wine, water and biscuits. If you ask which is for whom, you may be enjoying this happy hour too much. / Jackson 20 Restaurant and Tavern, 480 King St., Alexandria; 703-842-2790; www.jackson20.com; free.

CIVIL WAR EVENTS
Civil War Document Scanning
June 24-25 @ 10am. For those who have documents dating back to the Civil War, the Civil War 150 Legacy Project would like to scan them for research purposes. Call to make an appointment. / City of Fairfax Regional Library, 10360 North St., Fairfax; 703-293-6227; www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/branches/fx; free.

Cannon Branch Fort Dedication
June 25, TBD. Military interpretations will take place at the Cannon Branch Fort. These interpretations will follow the dedication given by the City of Manassas. / The Manassas Museum, 9101 Prince William St., Manassas; 703-368-1873; www.visitmanassas.org; free.

United States Marines at First Manassas Lecture Series
June 30 @ 7 pm. Join Sergeant Thomas E. Williams of the United States Marine Corps Historical Company, as he explores the many details of the Battle of First Manassas. This lecture will explore how soldiers with limited training, from both the North and South, would experience combat for the first time. / Old Manassas Courthouse, 9248 Lee Ave., Manassas; 703-367-7872; www.pwcgov.org; free.

Fort Ward Civil War Kid’s Camp
June 27 from 9 am-1 pm. Start the summer off with a camp that is geared to teach kids about life as a Civil War soldier. The activities will include drilling, craft projects, 19th-century games and music, Civil War food, even lessons of the flags used during the war. For children ages 8 through 12. / Fort Ward Museum and Historic Site, 4301 W. Braddock Road, Alexandria; 703-746-4848; visitalexandriava.com/civilwar; $200.