Post 180 Crab Feast, Native Plant Sale, and 'A Few Good Men'

Brides Against Breast Cancer is a national nonprofit touring the country selling donated wedding gowns with the proceeds directly going toward programs and services for people affected by cancer. The "Nationwide Tour of Gowns" will make a tour stop in Washington Sept. 13-14 at the Dupont Circle Hotel, 1500 New Hampshire Ave. http://www.bridesagainstbreastcancer.org/upcoming-shows-2013/washington-dc-bridal-show-september-2013/

Music, firing demonstrations and hikes are just some of the ways to commemorate the 151st anniversary of the Battle of Antietam at Antietam National Battlefield, 5831 Dunker Church Rd., Sharpsburg, Md. The event runs Friday through Sunday and costs $4 per person or $6 per family. Call 301-432-5125 for more information.

McLean’s 1st Stage performs "The Pitmen Painters" in which a group of miners makes an unexpected mark on the art world. The show is performed at 8 p.m. Fridays, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturdays and 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Sundays. The theater is located at 1524 Spring Hill Rd., McLean. Tickets range from $15 to $27. Call 703-854-1856 for more information.

Jammin Java is hosting two acts this weekend for your musical enjoyment. Friday night, its An Evening with Charlie Hunter & Scott Amendola Duo. Street Corner Symphony will take the stage for two shows Saturday night. Prices and times vary. 227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna.

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Saturday, Sept. 14

American Legion Post 180 will host its annual crab feast on Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Post. Tickets are $40 and get you all the crabs you can eat, food, and drinks.

Mark your calendar for the annual Native Plant Sale at the Vienna Community Center from 8 am to 12 pm. Browse a variety of plants native to the area and get your gardening questions answered by the Town’s horticultural staff. Bring bags to carry your plants; cash or check only.

Saturdays through Oct. 26 take the All the President's Pups walking tour of Mount Vernon. President George Washington loved dogs and you’ll hear all about it during a 1.25 mile walk with five stops. The tour begins at 10 a.m. and the cost is general admission - $17 for adults - plus $5 for the tour. Admission for dogs is free. mountvernon.org

The City of Alexandria is hosting the second annual Alexandria Multicultural Fest on Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. at Four Mile Run Park and community building, 4109 Mt. Vernon Ave. Admission is free. delray.patch.com/group/around-town/p/alexandria-gearing-up-for-diversecity-multicultural-fest

The Workhouse Arts Center hosts its 2nd Saturday Art Walk this weekend. See work from more than 100 artists, with music and light refreshments provided. Nonperishable food will be collected for the Lorton Community Action Center. Free. 6-9 p.m. Saturday at 9601 Ox Road, Lorton.

Learn more about Samuel Tucker during a 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. book signing and reception for the first children’s biography about the Virginia civil rights trail blazer. Remarks will be made by Sen. Henry Marsh III, the late Tucker’s law partner. Family friendly and free! Reservations required by RSVP to 703-746-4356.

The Keegan Theatre wraps up its performance of “A Few Good Men” this weekend. The military courtroom drama shows at 8 p.m. Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday. Ticket price ranges from $30 to $35. The Keegan is located at 1742 Church St., NW, Washington, Call 703-892-0202 for more information.

Sunday

If you're planning a wedding over the next few months, check out the Atrium at Meadowlark Gardens. The Atrium is hosting an Open House from 1 to 4 p.m. 

The National Football League may have just charged back into our lives, but check out the other football – MLS team D.C. United plays the Los Angeles Galaxy at RFK Stadium,  2400 East Capitol St., SE, Washington. The kickoff is at 4 p.m.

The O Street Band performs from 10 a.m. to noon at Alexandria’s  Four Mile Run Farmer’s and Artisan’s Market, at the west end of Four Mile Run at the intersection with Mount Vernon Avenue. Free! 4MRMarket.org