Weekend: Out and About in Fairfax County

PHOTO: Image of Monarch butterfly courtesy of Smithsonian National Zoo/(Jessie Cohen/NZP)

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Already planning your weekend? There’s plenty doing all around the county. Take a look at some of the events coming up, courtesy of Fairfax County Weekender:
Friday, Aug. 14: Fishin’ and Hopin’

Parent and Child Fishing by Boat: Enjoy fishing with your child from a jon boat or canoe. Start with an introduction to boating basics and follow the naturalist to favorite fishing spots from 5 to 7 p.m. atRiverbend Park. Previous experience not required. Boats and PFDs are provided. Fishing rod rentals are available. Download waiver, complete and bring it to the tour. Canceled in case of inclement weather or hazardous river conditions. Maximum three people per boat; one must be 16 years or older. $16/person. Register online. For information, call 703-759-9018.

Also on Friday:

Dairy Days - Ice Cream Making and Butter: Churn butter, crank ice cream and play historic games for a taste of 18th century life from 1 to 2 p.m., 2 to 3 p.m. or 3 to 4 p.m. at Sully Historic Site. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Ages 5 and up. $7/person. Register online. Tour cost separate. For information, call 703-437-1794.

The Sleight of Hand Workshop: Professional magician and sleight of hand expert Mike Rose will teach tricks of the trade including introductory sleight of hand, performance tips, magic history tidbits and reference sources for further study from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Reston Regional Library. Ages 12 to 17. Free. Register online. For information, call 703-689-2700.

Chaise Lounge Band: Come listen to the timeless music of this jazz/lounge/swing band from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Lake Accotink Park. Free admission. For information, call 703-324-7469.

Wayne Henderson with Jeff Little and Helen White: Traditional folk and bluegrass music with a modern flair. These talented musicians perform from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Mason District ParkAmphitheater. Free admission. For information, call 703-324-7469.

Mount Vernon Nights Concert: The repertoire of Annandale Brass ranges from 16th century music to the latest Broadway tunes. They appear from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Grist Mill Park. Free admission. For information, call 703-324-7469.

Planet Full of Blues: This three-piece band will be performing a mix of originals from their two albums as well as covers of Eric Clapton, B.B. King, Stevie Ray Vaughan and others from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Royal Lake Park. Free admission. For information, call 703-324-7469.

Saturday, Aug. 15: Go Back in Time

Civil War Encampment Weekend: Federal and Confederate troops recreate daily Civil War life as re-enactors demonstrate the varied work of the army. Skirmishes each day include infantry, artillery and cavalry. Enjoy live music and a fashion show. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday at Sully Historic Site. $9/adult, $7/senior or child; pay at site. For information, call 703-437-1794.

Also on Saturday:

Monkeys in the House: This is the perfect family show and John Hadfield will have you howling as Washington’s funniest and most magical preschool and kindergarten entertainer performs a colorful magic show from 10 to 11 a.m. at Burke Lake Park Amphitheater. Free. For information, call 703-324-7469.

Rocknoceros: This sensational three-man band will perform original children’s songs and much-loved favorites from 10 to 11 a.m. at E.C. Lawrence Park Amphitheater. Free admission. For information, call 703-324-7469.

Blue Sky Puppet Theater: Come see “The Three Not So Little Pigs,” an updated adaption where the pigs play with remote control cars and guitars, and the wolf is a vegetarian, which will delight kids of all ages from 10 to 11 a.m. at Lake Fairfax Park Amphitheater. Free admission. For information, call703-324-7469.

The YoJo Show: Our big fuzzy friend, YoJo, initially has a bad attitude about reading. He would rather spend his time watching TV and playing video games. But after several comic mishaps, YoJo learns that not only is reading very important, but it also can be lots of fun! From 10 to 11 a.m. atMason District Park Amphitheater. Free admission. For information, call 703-324-7469.

Starlight Cinema: The immensely popular “Frozen” is this week’s feature. Rated PG. Gates open at6 p.m.; movie starts at dark at 5860 Trinity Center Parkway. Free admission. For information, call703-324-7469.

Mount Vernon Nights Concert: With their powerful swamp-pop, Cajun, country, blues and zydeco, The Revelers will entertain you from 7 to 8 p.m. to the Quad at the Workhouse Arts Center. Free admission. For information, call 703-324-7469.

Taiwanese Cultural Heritage Night: Enjoy the exotic and diverse beauty of Taiwanese music, dance and culture from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Ossian Hall Park. Free admission. For information, call703-324-7469.

Sunday, Aug. 16: Majestic Monarchs

Monarchs and More : Learn to identify butterflies, discover their fascinating life cycle and possibly assist with tagging monarchs. Visit a monarch way station and native butterfly garden. From 1 to 2 p.m. atHidden Oaks Nature Center. Ages 4 and up. $6/person. Registeronline. For information, call 703-941-1065.

Also on Sunday:

Pond Life : Meet a naturalist at Walney Pond and find out what is living under the water at the pond’s edge from 10 to 11 a.m. at E.C. Lawrence Park. Bring boots that can get wet. $5/person. Register online. For information, call 703-631-0013.

Stars on Sunday Concert Series: This week’s concert features traditional Hawaiian hula music by Halau Hula O Ke Anuenue Punahele. While you’re there, visit the farmers market, open on Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m. and pick up locally grown fruits, veggies, meats and more. Concert runs from 3 to 4 p.m. on the Quad at the Workhouse Arts Center. Free admission. For information, call 703-584-2900.

Spotlight by Starlight: The Justin Trawick Group brings their brand of urban rock, ranging from folk/bluegrass all the way to funk/hip hop from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Mason District Park Amphitheater. Free admission. For information, call 703-324-7469.