McLean Area Weekend Events: Check Out What's Happening

McLean VA

30 September, 2021

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MCLEAN, VA — Ready to spend a night out with friends? Patch has you covered with the latest upcoming events taking place this week in McLean. Here are some events taking place in town this weekend. Want to see your event in the next roundup? You can add it to the calendar using this form. As always, it's free to post an event in your community. To reach more people, you can promote your event and share it nearby for $1 per day per community. Here are a few events happening this weekend in and near McLean: Featured Event: Shadowalk Manor Downsizing, Online Auction When: Thursday, September 30th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Online Auction What: Shadowalk Manor Downsizing, Online Auction Register to Bid on an Incredible Collection Featuring: Furniture, Art, Home Decor, Fine Rugs, Barware, Collectibles, Objects D' Art, and additional items.Call 703.889.8949 for details & info. Bidding ends Thursday, Oct 30th at 7:0... Learn More Featured Event: Shadowalk Manor Downsizing, Online Auction (Sorelle Realty) Young Yukes When: Thursday, September 30th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Washington Conservatory of Music What: Young Yukes (Ages 9 – 14) Join this fun class and learn to play the ukulele, a small member of the guitar family. It's easy to start, and the possibilities are endless! You'll learn the basics of chords, strumming, fingerpicking, and and more so you can play your favorite songs so... Learn More Acoustic Guitar for Beginners When: Thursday, September 30th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Washington Conservatory of Music What: Acoustic Guitar for Beginners (Ages 13 – adult) Learn a few chords and strums; you'll be playing satisfying versions of your favorite songs in this fun class. You know a lot about music just from years of listening. Use that knowledge and you'll be playing by ear in no time at... Learn More Beginning Ukulele When: Thursday, September 30th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Washington Conservatory of Music What: Beginning Ukulele (Ages 13 – adult) A fun class to explore this wonderful member of the guitar family! You will learn simple chords and how to use them in a variety of traditional and contemporary songs. Great for personal enjoyment, parties, & open mics! Have ukulele &amp... Learn More Continuing Ukulele When: Thursday, September 30th at 8:00 p.m. Where: Washington Conservatory of Music What: Continuing Ukulele (Ages 13 – adult) Take your basic skills to a new level as you learn more picking and some melody playing too, and tackle the song you really want to play. Beginning Uke or equivalent required. Bring ukulele & notebook. Instructor: Mike KligermanDates:... Learn More McLean Farmers Market When: Friday, October 1st at 8:00 a.m. Where: Lewinsville What: The McLean Farmers Market is open for the 2021 season, at Lewinsville Park. From 8 a.m. to noon every Friday through November 12. Local farmers and producers will sell fresh produce and fruits; breads and pastries; prepared foods; herbs; flowers, and more. All products are gr... Learn More Featured Event: Native plant sale on Sat. 10/2 from 9am to 2pm When: Saturday, October 2nd at 9:00 a.m. Where: Church of Saint Clement What: Northern Alexandria Native Plant SaleSaturday, October 2, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the parking lot of The Church of St. Clement at 1701 N. Quaker Lane. Please wear a mask. (Masks will be provided if you don't have one.)  This is the first time in 2 years that we are ab... Learn More Featured Event: Native plant sale on Sat. 10/2 from 9am to 2pm (Scott Knudsen) Featured Event: 26th Annual Art on the Avenue When: Saturday, October 2nd at 10:00 a.m. Where: Mount Vernon Avenue What: Art on the Avenue, the region's top multicultural arts festival, returns to Mount Vernon Avenue for an in-person festival for its 26th year. The event takes place Saturday, Oct. 2 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the Del Ray neighborhood of Alexandria. "This year's Art on the Avenue ... Learn More Featured Event: 26th Annual Art on the Avenue (Maureen Schweers) Featured Event: Day Tripper - 3 Stops on 1 Great Day - Art Gallery by Z, Potomac French Market, and Old Anglers Inn When: Saturday, October 2nd at 12:00 p.m. Where: 14040 Gorky Dr What: 2nd Annual Day Tripper - Shop, Art, and Food/Music! Please join us for the 2nd Annual Day Tripper event by visiting 3 Potomac Treasures. FIRST STOP (Art Gallery By Z located at 14040 Gorky Drive, Potomac, MD) Enjoy a brief stop at Art Gallery By Z to see the abstract artwork a... Learn More Featured Event: Free Online Python Hour of Code for Children 10+ When: Saturday, October 2nd at 3:00 p.m. Where: Online What: Want to introduce your child or teen to one of the most widely used programming languages in the world?  Join Boolean Girl for a free, online Python Hour of Code on Saturday, October 2nd at 3 pm. Python is easy to learn and is used by many companies including Google, NASA, Fac... Learn More Featured Event: Free Online Python Hour of Code for Children 10+(Charlie Lucas) McLean 5K When: Saturday, October 2nd at 8:00 a.m. Where: McLean Square, 6631 Old Dominion Dr, McLean, VA, 22101 What: The McLean 5k is back! Hosted by the McLean Community Center. This race features a certified course through the heart of McLean and is designed for runners and walkers of all abilities. The proceeds from the McLean 5K will benefit the McLean Community Foundation, a 501(c)(3) c... Learn More Acting & Improvisation (grades 4-6) When: Saturday, October 2nd at 10:00 a.m. Where: Traveling Players Ensemble Inc What: Step into acting with a fun class full of improv, theatre games, and short scenes. Perfect for beginners and performers with a bit of experience! Learn More Scene Study & Acting Technique (grades 9-12) When: Saturday, October 2nd at 2:00 p.m. Where: Traveling Players Ensemble Inc What: Sharpen and deepen your acting skills by rehearsing and performing a scene of your choosing! Use theatre games, textual analysis, and physical and vocal exercises to develop a distinct character to make yourself a bold and inventive performer. Learn More Blessing of the Animals and Yappy Hour When: Saturday, October 2nd at 6:00 p.m. Where: Church of the Holy Comforter What: Blessing of the Animals--Outdoor Service Followed by Yappy Hour Be Prepared for Some Barking Hallelujas!A special outdoor service to celebrate the role that our pets and animal companions play in our lives! Bring your dogs, cats and other animal companions for the annual Bless... Learn More Featured Event: Fall Fest featuring Spookely the Square Pumpkin @ Reston Farms Garden Market When: Sunday, October 3rd at 10:00 a.m. Where: 10800 Baron Cameron Ave What: We're bringing back our annual Fall Fest! A northern Virginia family fave, we'll have tons of activities, fun and food. 🎃 THIS YEAR FEATURES SPOOKLEY THE SQUARE PUMPKIN. Spookley is the star of bestselling books and animated movies that air on Disney and Netflix. Spookley is ... Learn More Featured Event: Fall Fest featuring Spookely the Square Pumpkin @ Reston Farms Garden Market (Kim Nelson) Worship Service including Livestream Option When: Sunday, October 3rd at 10:00 a.m. Where: 1367 Chain Bridge Rd What: Join us for in person worship services Sundays at 10:00am.  You can also find us on Facebook for a livestream of the service or check out mcleanbaptist.org for other viewing options.  Recorded versions of previous services are always available.   Facebook.com/McleanBaptist   o... Learn More Scene Study & Acting Technique (grades 6-8) When: Sunday, October 3rd at 2:00 p.m. Where: Traveling Players Ensemble Inc What: Deepen your acting skills by rehearsing and performing a scene of your choosing! Use theatre games, text analysis, and character development to make yourself a bold and inventive performer. Learn More Blessing of the Animals When: Sunday, October 3rd at 4:00 p.m. Where: 1367 Chain Bridge Rd What: Bring your pet (or picture of your pet) to the parking lot of McLean Baptist Church for a 'Blessing of the Animals' service. All are welcome to participate or simply observe. We ask that everyone wear a mask and we will be practicing social distancing. Learn More Featured Event: Celebrate Purcellville When: Monday, October 4th at 10:00 a.m. What: The Town of Purcellville and its Parks and Recreation Advisory Board invite you join us for a week-long, town-wide event called Celebrate Purcellville from October 4 through 10. Use the Celebrate Purcellville Passport to visit participating businesses and organizations for spe... Learn More Featured Event: Celebrate Purcellville (Amie Ware) Featured Event: Silver and Brass Restoration Services: Mondays 10-4 When: Monday, October 4th at 10:00 a.m. Where: 4101 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, VA 22030 What: Open Mondays (only) 10-4 (703)691-4190 Polishing Plating Repair Do you have an heirloom that is blackened with years of tarnish or in need of repair? The Silversmiths at Bel-Air House of Silver can restore your silver and brass heirlooms with expertise and love. They provide r... Learn More 40 Etudes in the First Position for the Intermediate Cellist When: Monday, October 4th at 7:30 p.m. Where: Washington Conservatory of Music What: 40 Etudes in the First Position for the Intermediate Cellist (Ages 18 – adult) The 40 Etudes written by Deb Milan Brudvig are great for the intermediate or rusty adult cellist. They run the gamut of standard bowing, counting and left hand techniques needed by the today's celli... Learn More Featured Event: Little Wild Things Farm's Autumn Salad Share When: Wednesday, October 6th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Little Wild Things City Farm What: D.C.'s own woman-owned urban farm is delivering fresh, delicious greens directly to your door through our Autumn Salad Share, a new spin on community-supported agriculture! Little Wild Things Farm's 10-week Salad Share features a weekly delivery of salad blends, microgreens, a... Learn More Featured Event: Little Wild Things Farm's Autumn Salad Share (Mary Ackley) See all the local events posted by your neighbors, or add your own, on the McLean Patch community calendar. Editor's note: This article was automatically generated based on event information mainly provided by community members. Patch has not independently verified most of this information, always check with organizers to confirm posted events are proceeding as planned. Click on any event in the list for more details. 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