'Fame the Musical,' International Festival and Farmers Market

Here are a few things you should know about for Aug. 22 in and around Kingstowne.

• There's still time to get a ticket for "Fame the Musical" presented by the Metropolitan Performance Arts Theatre and showing at the Lorton Workhouse Art Center. The first show is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Friday. Visit the website for tickets and more information about the cast and show.
• Save the Date: The 38th Annual International Festival is scheduled for noon to 6 p.m. Sept. 2. The annual event organized by Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Mount Vernon will kick off its celebration with its 2nd Annual 5K/1K Run on Aug. 31.
• Maui Wowi Tikitruck: Drop by Nalls Produce on Beulah Street for some delicious fruit smoothies. The truck will be at Nalls Produce from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.
  
• Prepare for Friday's farmers market from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Giant parking lot in Kingstowne. The days of summer are coming to an end, so get your local produce while you still can.
• There's still time to post your yard sale for this weekend to Kingstowne Patch.