HOLIDAY
Washington’s Birthday Celebration
Monday
Guests gain free admission to George Washington’s Mount Vernon on President’s Day, in honor of the former president’s birthday. At this all-day event, attendees will be able to sample syrup, watch musical performances, and on a more solemn note, pay respects to the nation’s first president at a wreath-laying ceremony. // 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Vernon
BOOKS
Sojourner Truth Lecture with Sybrina Fulton
Monday, 1:30 p.m.
Days before the sixth anniversary of Trayvon Martin’s death, Sybrina Fulton discusses her son’s legacy, the subject of her 2017 book, Rest in Power: The Enduring Life of Trayvon Martin. // George Mason University, HUB Ballroom: 4400 University Drive, Fairfax
HOLIDAY
President’s Day Presidential Press Conference with James Monroe and James Madison
Monday, 6 p.m.
Sit in on a discussion between James Monroe and James Madison as they reflect on their relationship and the roles they played in founding the United States. Audience members can write in questions to these impersonators of former presidents in an event that also will be livestreamed by the University of Mary Washington. The annual event is sponsored by The James Monroe Museum. // UMW: Monroe Hall, Room 116, Fredericksburg
SPECIAL EVENT
Hops & History
Wednesday, 5:30-7 p.m.
The Fredericksburg Area Museum hosts an evening of happy hour drinks and specials along with a showing of some of the museum’s collection on display at Spencer Devon Brewing. This is the first of a four-part series at local breweries the third Wednesday of each month through May. // Spencer Devon Brewing: 106 George St., Fredericksburg
EDUCATION
Future Forum: Turning your Future into a Reality
Wednesday, 6-7 p.m.
Local business professionals and college students facilitate a forum educating young adults of Fauquier County on possible career paths and future career decisions. // Warrenton Visitors Center: 33 N. Calhoun St., Warrenton
PERFORMING ARTS
Dead Man’s Cell Phone
Thursday-Sunday, Times Vary
The UMW Theatre troupe weaves a modern-day drama that stars technology in Dead Man’s Cell Phone. In a cafe, a woman picks up a phone that’s been ringing off the proverbial hook at a neighboring table, quickly finding herself in a rather undesirable situation.// Klein Theatre: 1301 College Ave., Fredericksburg
PERFORMING ARTS
Appalachia’s Secret
Thursday, 5:30 p.m.
Fall for the Book and Shoestring Theatre Company invite you to Appalachia’s Secret, a pop-up literature night filled with fun and mystery. After the event, catch an exclusive sneak-peek of Shoestring Theatre Company’s newest play, The Best Doctor in Town. // 10427 N. St., Fairfax
MUSIC
Black Music Matters
Thursday, 7-8 p.m.
Katea Stitt, program director for WPFW-FM 89.3, will discuss how African-American musicians have used music to start conversations about—and in some cases, change—socio-political issues. // Arlington Public Library, Aurora Hills Branch: 735 South 18th St., Arlington
SHOPPING
Capital Remodel and Garden Show
Friday-Sunday, Times vary
The Capital Remodel and Garden Show returns for a three-day shopping experience offering the latest home-improvement products, gardening ideas and special appearances by HGTV’s Chris and Peyton Lambton and TLC’s Joanie Sprague. // Dulles Expo and Conference Center: 4320 Chantilly Shopping Center, Chantilly
SPECIAL EVENT
Where They Slept: Spend the Night in Ben Lomond’s Slave Quarter
Friday & Saturday, 7 p.m.-8 a.m.
For $75 per person, spend the night in one of only three still-standing Prince William County slave quarters. While there, learn about the lives of who lived there from on-site historians. // Ben Lomond Historic Site: 10321 Sudley Manor Drive, Manassas
FOOD + DRINK
Fauquier County Wine Tasting and Competition
Saturday, 12-9 p.m.
Top your weekend off with wine and entertainment at the fourth annual Fauquier County Wine Tasting and Competition. Featuring wine from 14 of Fauquier County’s finest wineries, live performances by local musicians Leon Rector and Elizabeth Lawrence, and a four-course dinner, it’s an all-day affair. // Airlie: 6809 Airlie Road, Warrenton
SPECIAL EVENT
Black Panther Private Screening
Saturday, 3-6:30 p.m.
At this special screening, enter a raffle for a chance to win $200 worth of Black Panther merchandise. The winner will be chosen once the movie ends. A $25 VIP ticket covers admission, a raffle ticket and a regular popcorn and beverage, while a $15 standard ticket covers admission only. // AMC Loudoun Station 11: 43751 Central Station Drive, Theater #4, Ashburn
SPECIAL EVENT
Virginia Black History Month Association Gala
Saturday, 5-9 p.m.
Lamman Rucker–an actor, educator and activist who starred in Tyler Perry’s Why Did I Get Married?–will serve as the Virginia Black History Month Association’s keynote speaker. Social hour starts at 5 p.m. with dinner to follow. An adult ticket costs $80, teens and college student tickets are $50 and children are $25. // The Hilton Alexandria Mark Center: 5000 Seminary Road, Alexandria
ART
Ric Ocasek: Abstract Reality
Saturday, 7-9 p.m.
Wentworth Gallery presents Abstract Reality, an awe-inspiring collection of 2-D art by Cars’ guitarist and No Doubt producer Ric Ocasek, who will be in attendance. // Wentworth Gallery Tysons: 1807 Galleries at Tysons II, McLean
MUSIC
Loudoun Symphony Orchestra’s Conductor Finalist Concert #2
Saturday, 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Maestro Jason Love, one of three musicians still in the running to become the next Loudoun Symphony Orchestra conductor, will present Brahms’ Academic Festival Overture, Chaplin’s “The Immigrant” and Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 5. // Riverside High School: 19019 Upper Belmont Place, Leesburg
PERFORMING ARTS
The Audience
Saturday, 8 p.m. & Sunday, 3 p.m.
Playwright Peter Morgan, writer of popular Netflix drama The Crown paints his idea of the weekly meetings Queen Elizabeth held with every prime minister over the past several decadees. The meetings, held in Buckingham Palace, were strictly kept secret. Morgan imagines the possible details of these meetings, with leaders that include Winston Churchill, Margaret Thatcher and others. // The Little Theatre of Alexandria: 600 Wolfe St., Alexandria