National Dog Day, NOVA Restaurant Week, Peruvian Cultural Night

Here's a look at some of the events happening in the Annandale and Northern Virginia area this weekend.

Thinking of heading to the movies? Check out what's playing in our area this weekend.  You can find showtimes and more using our Movie Fridays widget.

Northern Virginia Restaurant Week ends this weekend. Twenty participating restaurants feature special lunch menus from $20.13 per person and dinner menus from $30.13. More info.

The Great Zucchini will perform magic and comedy at Mason District Park on Saturday at 10 a.m. The event is geared toward younger children and is great for families.

On Sunday, the Rhodes Tavern Troubadours will perform a selection of original songs at 7:30 p.m. at Mason District Park as part of the Spotlight by Starlight concert series. 

Green Spring Gardens will host "Pride and Prejudice: A 200-Year Love Affair" to celebrate Jane Austen's popular novel, which turned 200 this year. The event will be on Sunday at Green Spring's Historic House from 1 from 1-3 p.m. The program costs $29 per person. To register, residents can call 703-941-7987.

It's Peruvian Cultural Night at Ossian Hall Park starting at 7:30 p.m. The concert is part of the Spotlight by Starlight concert series.

This weekend, Fairfax County Animal Shelter will celebrate National Dog Day (Aug. 26). There will be a doggie pool party on Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with games and prizes. Until Aug. 31, adoption fees are half off for dogs and puppies and other deals. More info.

Runners will fill the starting line Sunday for the South Lakes 10K. The loop course offers fast flat stretches, along with some steady inclines and declines. Registration is $35 until Friday at 8 p.m., then $40. The race begins at 7:30 a.m. at South Lakes High School, 11400 South Lakes Drive. More info. 
The Workhouse Prison Museum celebrates Women's Equality Day on Sunday. The  event celebrates the 93rd anniversary of the 19th amendment giving women the right to vote. The event includes costumed interpreters, a screening of award-winning student film "The War of the Roses," a performance of suffragist songs and more. The free event begins at 12:30 p.m. at the Workhouse Arts Center, 9601 Ox Road. More info.